Recipes for Christmas

1986 Winner: Impatient Person's Cookies

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3.5 hours

A treasured memory of Christmas at Great-Aunt Elizabeth's house was a cookie that I never learned to eat in moderation. Although my mother warned me not to say anything, one of the first things I would say upon arrival was, "I'm hungry" hoping that these cookies would appear. Much to my delight they usually did, and in fact, began also to appear at Easter, the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving and any other time we got together to celebrate.

1988 1St Place: Fay Kuhn's Thumbprints

100 min.

A Grete Pye

90 min.

No Christmas feast in medieval times was complete without a 'grete pye'. In some recipes, it could contain many varied meats, but quite often only two or three different kinds were suggested; change the meats suggested here if you wish.

Advent Cookies

(1)

20 min.

The Pennsylvania Dutch settlers made these at Thanksgiving and stored them in a stoneware crock until Christmas. The cookies can be made at any time, but allowed to age for 4-6 weeks.

Advocaat (Dutch Eggnog)

(2)

7 min.

Advocaat is nothing like the eggnog here in America. It is thick and creamy---not foamy at all. This delicious Dutch drink is actually eaten with a spoon!

Advocaat Torte

70 min.

A scrumptious torte made with almonds, rum, brandy and semi-sweet chocolate.

Ajiaco

100 min.

This recipe is for a Cuban stew/soup that I used to enjoy con mucho gusto. This version of Ajiaco was prepared by Senora Garcia in her little store front restaurant on Collins Ave. in Miami Beach. Although this is not her exact recipe, it's the closest I could get to it. Ajico del Restaurant Garcia

Alabama Chocolate-Pecan Jumbo Christmas Fudge Pie

(1)

60 min.

Allspiced Cider

20 min.

A delicious holiday drink made with apple cider, orange juice and a bit of brandy.

Almond Butter Christmas Cake

60 min.

Finish off your Christmas dinner with this delicious cake that contains almonds and raisins.

Almond Cookie Wreaths

50 min.

Get into the holiday spirit with this decorative cookie that is sure to have the kids hungry for more.

Almond Cream Spritz/Cookie Press

(1)

60 min.

This delicious cookies made from cream cheese make an excellent treat after a meal.