Danish Asier Pickles

December 10, 2019 By palatablepastime in Appetizers, Condiments, Cucumbers, Danish, Home Canning, Pantry Staples, Peppers or Chillies Tags: #EattheWorld, canning recipes, Christmas recipes, cucumbers, Danish recipes, holiday recipes, pickle recipes, pork accompaniments 5 Comments

Danish Asier pickles, enjoyed all year long, often grace the Yuletide table alongside Flæskesteg (roast pork) and rødkål (red cabbage).

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Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate

December 6, 2019 By palatablepastime in Beverages, Chocolate, Crockpot, Dairy, Milk & Cream, Non-Alcoholic, Small Appliance, United States Tags: #ChristmasSweetsWeek, Chocolate Recipes, Christmas recipes, crockpot, holiday recipes, hot beverages, hot chocolate, Hot Cocoa, Maverick Chocolate, winter recipes 1 Comment

Rich and creamy slow cooker hot chocolate ready to dip and serve straight from your crockpot makes keeping hot drinks handy during the holidays a cinch.

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Maple Pecan Caramel Corn

December 4, 2019 By palatablepastime in Candy, Corn, Desserts, Nuts, Oven Baked, Pecans, Popcorn, Stovetop, United States Tags: #FoodieExtravaganza, candy corn, caramel corn, Christmas recipes, food gifts, holiday recipes, maple syrup, Maple Syrup Day, snacks, sweet treats 5 Comments

Maple pecan caramel corn is irresistibly sweet, buttery, chock full of nuts and ever so easy to make if you are hunting for the food gifts to put together for friends- or just yourself.

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Sugarplum Pinwheels (Finnish Joulutorttu)

December 4, 2019 By palatablepastime in Alcoholic, Breakfast & Brunch, Dried Fruits/Raisins, European, Figs, Finnish, Fruits, Nuts, Oranges, Oven Baked, Pecans, Pineapple, Plums Tags: #ChristmasSweetsWeek, breakfast pastry, Breakfast Recipes, Christmas breakfast, Christmas brunch, hamantaschen filling, holiday recipes, prune filling, sugarplum bonbons Leave a comment

Sugarplum pinwheels are a variation of the traditional Finnish Joulutorttu (plum filled pastries), this time topped with a fruit and nut sugarplum bonbon.

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Christmas Crack (Saltine Toffee)

December 2, 2019 By palatablepastime in Candy, Desserts, Oven Baked, United States Tags: #ChristmasSweetsWeek, Candy Recipes, Chocolate Candy Recipes, Christmas Candy, Christmas recipes, Easy Candy Recipes, food gifts, holiday recipes 1 Comment

Christmas crack is a simple holiday treat that transforms saltine crackers into a delicious toffee candy in about 15 minutes with only five ingredients.

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December 2019 Recipe Roundup: Holiday Foods

November 30, 2019 By palatablepastime in Uncategorized Tags: baking recipes, Christmas recipes, Holiday baking, holiday recipes, monthly round up, recipe round up, recipes 2 Comments

December Recipe Roundup: A collection of favorite blog recipes for your family and friends to enjoy over the upcoming holidays.

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Gingerbread Shortbread Cookies

November 21, 2019 By palatablepastime in British, Cookies, Cooking Method, Desserts, Electric Mixer, English, European, Oven Baked, Rolled, Scottish Tags: Christmas Cookies, Christmas recipes, gingerbread, Holiday cookies, holiday recipes, National Gingerbread Cookie Day, stamped cookies, treacle cookies 5 Comments

Stamped shortbread cookies spiced with gingerbread spices make a festive addition to any holiday or Christmas cookie jar.

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Linzer Cookies

November 15, 2019 By palatablepastime in Austrian, Cookies, Desserts, Electric Mixer, European, Fruits, Oven Baked, Raspberries, Rolled Tags: #ChristmasCookies, Austrian cookies, baking recipes, Christmas recipes, Cookie recipes, European cookies, Filled Cookies, Holiday baking, holiday recipes 8 Comments

Linzer cookies are buttery Austrian sandwich cookies filled with jam or preserves and flavored with a hint of almond, perfect for the holiday cookie jar.

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Pear and Port Wine Cheese Spread

November 14, 2019 By palatablepastime in Alcoholic, Appetizers, Cheese, Dairy, European, Food Processor, French, Fruits, Pears, Stovetop, Uncategorized, Wine Tags: #ImprovCooking, cheese spread, fresh pears and cheese, holiday recipes, party appetizers, port wine reduction 5 Comments

Sharp cheddar cheese with a port wine reduction and fresh pear combine in this delicious holiday cheese spread at a fraction of the usual cost.

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Speculaas Stars Cookies

November 13, 2019 By palatablepastime in Almonds, Cookies, Desserts, Dutch, European, Herbs, Spices, Teas, and Coffee, Nuts, Oven Baked, Rolled Tags: #ChristmasCookies, Christmas Cookies, Christmas recipes, Dutch recipes, gingerbread, holiday recipes, Netherlands, rolled, Sinterklaas, speculaas, speculoos, spice cookies, St. Nicholas Day 12 Comments

Speculaas Stars are Dutch spice cookies traditionally eaten on December 5th (St. Nicholas Day), this holiday version cut into festive shapes and decorated with almond slices.

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