Tag Archives: Christmas

Chocolate Covered Peppermint Patties

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Michelle Piniella

I love these things.. I love all mint-chocolate recipes, and especially this one, as it is really just yum.  It is, as most of my recipes are, simple and easy to do.  It does take some time, and is a … Continue reading →

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Christmas Wassail

Posted on December 23, 2008 by Michelle Piniella

Christmas Wassail 5 apples 1 1/2 cups brown sugar 1 cup port 4 12-ounce bottles of ale or dark beer, plus 1/4 cup 4 cinnamon sticks 4 cloves 1 Lemon, zest only 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground all … Continue reading →

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Cream Cheese Spritz Cookies (Spritzgeback)

Posted on December 9, 2008 by Michelle Piniella

I remember so vividly making spritz cookies (spritzgebäck.) at Christmas every year.  I loved making the tree shaped ones, as well as the stars.  We always made trees, stars, wreaths, and camels.  And always used food coloring — red, green, … Continue reading →

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