Ever wonder why Santa Claus wears a red and white suit, owns flying reindeer and works with magical elves?
Enjoy these photos of our fascinating past.
These vegan Yorkshire puddings are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside and use no eggs or animal products. They are fairly easy to make once you get the knack and they are ready in under an hour for a quick and tasty side. Serve them with a delicious vegan roast dinner slathered in Brown Mushroom Gravy!
Orange chocolate fudge is the perfect treat for Christmas. Just 4 ingredients and 7 minutes is all you need to make this dreamy treat your reality.
Aldi has shared a video of how to make a Christmas tree out of cured meats, cheeses, olives and cherry tomatoes
Remember these vintage recipes like oyster stuffing, sweet gelatin molds and Cornish game hens? These nearly-forgotten Thanksgiving recipes will surprise all of your guests.
Christmas in Germany: Check out this post to learn about German Christmas traditions, and discover all the (crazy) advent calendars ideas!
Christmas is a time to try new crafts, but the end results rarely look like the example. Check out these craft fails that didn't quite "Nail it!"
Wow, surprise your family with Christmas facts. Learn the history of traditions, top gifts over the years, and how to say, "Merry Christmas" internationally.
These recipes look good and taste even better.
Triple ginger cookies made with fresh, candied, and ground ginger. Sweetened with brown sugar and molasses, they're sugar, spice, and everything nice!
Tired of preparing the same old Christmas dessert recipes year after year? The recipe list below can help! You will find some delicious new ideas to serve as a final course for your holiday guests both young and old. From traditional treats to new creations to creative takes on old favorites, there is something for
Let's just not celebrate Christmas this year, okay?
Butternut squash sprinkled with Parmesan and bread crumbs makes a superb side dish we love to share. Using the microwave cuts down on long roasting time. —Jackie O'Callaghan, West Lafayette, Indiana
Goodbye firs, hello sushi trees.
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Ginger snaps are a classic favorite. With just a few ingredients and even fewer steps this recipe for fabulous, spicy cookies is truly a snap to make.
Wow-Wow Sauce (or Bow-wow sauce) is a sauce, apparently created by Dr William Kitchiner in the early 19th century
Sweets for the holidays.
Made with rice, bread or cornbread, you'll find a stuffing recipe here that satisfies everyone.
If you think your family is weird, wait till you see the Bergerons. Or at least their Christmas cards they have been creating for the past 16 years. "On the Internet, you see there will be posts of Christmas cards gone wrong, where it’s just a bunch of unintentionally funny Christmas cards"
White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies are melt-in-your-mouth, soft and chewy cookies, overloaded with white chocolate and cranberries. These buttery Christmas cookies will leave you craving more! Good thing they're so easy to make!
Looking for eco-friendly gifts? These are the best sustainable Christmas gifts for the conscious consumer on your list this year.
When The Lights Suddenly Went Out? OMG!
Learn how to easily make mulled wine! This Gluhwein recipe is spiced to perfection and perfect for the holidays. You can make non-alcoholic mulled wine too by using a red liquid in place of wine! Don't forget the garnishes as those are the best part of making Gluhwein, an authentic German mulled wine!
Christmas tree garland pattern is actually much more then it says. It`s so versatile and gives a lot of space for creativity. In this pattern you will get tree instructions with 3 different ideas of assembling. The garland can be used as a decoration on walls, shelves etc. The tree motif can be used separately as a tree ornament or in gift wrapping. Let your imagination guide you! INSTRUCTIONS Downloadable and easy to follow crochet pattern (PDF file). Step-by-step instructions with lots of photos to guide you through the making process. Language: English (US terminology), Spanish, German, Danish, Dutch, French, Italian, Estonian Skill level: easy Stitches needed: single crochet SIZE AND MATERIALS Size: easily adjustable. Each tree measures about 7 x 5.5 cm (2.75 x 2 inches). The example garland is made of 9 trees and is, measured from one end of the strand to another, about 140 cm (55 inches) long. The pattern uses 2.5 mm (C) crochet hook and DK (8 ply) weight cotton yarn. SUPPORT AND COPYRIGHT If you need help with the pattern, I am here to provide email support. You may sell the finished product. You may not sell or share the pattern. Read full copyright here.
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These vegan Yorkshire puddings are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside and use no eggs or animal products. They are fairly easy to make once you get the knack and they are ready in under an hour for a quick and tasty side. Serve them with a delicious vegan roast dinner slathered in Brown Mushroom Gravy!
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Wow your guests with this Ultimate Whole Roasted Cauliflower! Slathered in whipped feta and drizzled with herb sauce, this is a statement-making dish I think you're really going to love.
Ob als Kuchen oder raffiniertes Dessert: So ein gebackener Tannenzapfen ist garantiert ein toller Hingucker, der deine Gäste begeistert. Hier gibt's das Rezept - auch vegan möglich!
