Christmas/21 recipes

Madeira is one of the places where Christmas traditions are so closely adhered to that one really looks forward to the festa. Cooking preparations starts months in advance. It is at a time of year that the prize pig is slaughtered so that there is enough pork for Christmas lunch of Vinha d’Alhos.

This delicious treat made with a bit of rum extract is perfect for the holiday season!

Cindy Schweitzer of Muskego offered this cherry twist on melt-in-your-mouth finger cookies.

Chocolate cookies, rolled in powdered sugar with a Hershey's kiss in the center.

Almond Rocca: This is not for Almond Roca, yet it is close enough and it is real easy. In fact my 14 year old daughter has been making it by herself at christmas for the past 4 years. Hope this will meet your needs.

My Christmas Pudding recipe

Christmas Vienna Crescents recipe

Spicy Christmas Ornaments recipe