Oliebollen

Oliebollen

This is the traditional treat served on New Year’s Day in the Netherlands. Whatever you do, don’t call these doughnut holes!My mom would make these when I was a kid and I enjoy making them now when we have company at New Years. I like 

Easy Apple Turnovers

Easy Apple Turnovers

These Apple Turnovers are very easy to make, and delicious served with some vanilla ice cream.

Christmas Pavlova

Christmas Pavlova

A traditional Christmas dessert in British Commonwealth countries, I got this recipe from Paul Hollywood of the Great British Baking Show. It looks fancy and it tastes delicious. It is a lot of work, but for once a year it is definitely worth it!

Pecan Pie

Pecan Pie

This was one of my mom’s regulars during the holidays, along with apple, pumpkin, and sometimes mincemeat. It is decadently sweet with a complex yet comforting flavor. It is also relatively easy to make. Pecan Pie has strong roots in the South where most Pecans 

Sangria

Sangria

This festive drink with Spanish roots is popular at get togethers with friends and family. It is easy to make and is an extremely flexible recipe to use different ingredients. The basics are a bottle of wine, fruit juice, sugar and some sparkling water or 

Candied Carrots

Candied Carrots

Every once in a while we all have a craving for something sweet with dinner – this dish will definitely fill that craving. It’s easy to make, but it will take all of the recommended time to finish properly.

Cider Baked Ham

Cider Baked Ham

What is it about sweet and salty? They go so well together, and this ham dish is a prime example. I originally got this recipe from America’s Test Kitchens, but have made a few changes. This recipe takes some time, but it is sooo worth 

Prime Rib

Prime Rib

Rich, flavorful and satisfying Prime Rib is the ultimate beef experience. This is our Christmas dinner tradition.

Stuffed Pork Loin

Stuffed Pork Loin

This delicious way to cook a pork loin roast looks fancy but is really quite easy to make, it just takes some time.

Sue’s Ham Balls

Sue’s Ham Balls

This is another great example of Midwest comfort food. It has a sweet and tangy sauce or gravy that it is cooked in and tastes great served with potatoes or noodles. This is another one of Sue’s recipes; she does such a great job on