Recipes tagged with « Holiday Recipes »
No-Bake Holiday Bars
Cold fruit and nut bars held together with sweetened condensed milk and cherry juice, crushed crackers for texture. Uses pecans swapped for walnuts, marshmallows replaced with dried apricots for chew. Chilling time slightly extended for better set. A no-bake twist on a classic. Mix dry first, add liquid slowly to control consistency. Press firm, fridge till solid. Cut clean bars. Keeps refrigerated to avoid sogginess. Great for make-ahead snacks or gifting. Watch texture, not clock. Use whatever dried fruit on hand, swap nuts as needed. Monitor moisture; too wet means soft bars, add cracker crumbs to fix.
Riesling Peach Glazed Ham Remix
Slow-roasted ham with a bright Riesling peach glaze featuring apricot preserves and fresh rosemary. Reduced aromatic white wine forms the base, thickened with sugar and mustard for balance. Brushed repeatedly, the glaze deepens color and flavor while basting. Covered mid-roast to preserve moisture yet still brown crust forms. Rested before slicing to lock in juices. Substitutions and timing tips included for reliable results in any home kitchen.
Twisted Red Velvet Log
A reworked festive dessert pairing cocoa and sweet vinegar punch. Two spongy layers rolled with velvety, sticky meringue. Substitutes maple syrup for corn syrup and sunflower oil for canola. Reduced flour and sugar amounts to shift texture; added white chocolate flakes for surprise. Whisking whites to rigid peaks with altered syrup temp. Baking slightly longer for extra chew. The log finished with soft, airy coat. Kept room temp. Serve immediately for best chew and shine.