We all have our favorite holiday stories. And, of course, the holidays usually center around families and food. That means in those favorite stories, the characters are probably, at some point, seated around a festive meal at a dining room table.
Cuisine can play an important part in books – whether it sets a mood or illustrates the tastes of a character. So how about we take a moment to salute food – especially holiday food? Type your favorite literary holiday dish (or one you just like eating) in the comments below – and if you have a SHORT recipe, go ahead and include that. (Short as in one paragraph, please don’t abuse this! The moderators are already cranky! Bah humbug!) Your entry should look something like:
Plum pudding (A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens)
Recipe: Go to the store, buy some, bring it home, heat it up.
Happy cooking and happy holidays to you all.
Dutch Shortbread (Yvonne Hertzberger)
3/4 butter, 2/3 c sugar, 1 1/2 c flour.
Cream butter & sugar, Mix in flour thoroughly to form a ball, Pat into 9 X 13 pan. Bake for 25 min. at 325F. Cut in bars while still hot.
Thanks, Yvonne! That definitely sounds like one to try. I love simple recipes.
It’s a family favourite.
Is that 3/4 cup of butter?
Yep -real butter.
Pumpkin pie! Enough said….
Me, too!
From someone who once tried to make plum pudding, I like your recipe a LOT better.
Fast & Easy Gluten-Free Crustless Pumpkin Pie
16 oz of Libby Easy Pumpkin Pie mix, 2 eggs, 1/2 cup lite cream cheese. Mix together, then microwave for 10 minutes. Boom, done, delicious.
Thanks, Kat! Another simple one. I’ll try it!
It’s really fast and easy. I love it. I’m kind of addicted to it LOL
Snow Globe cupcakes are the awesome for a holiday gathering. They look so festive and the taste is dependent on you, as it uses whatever underlying recipe you want. But that globe effect is very cool.
Those things are so unbelievable I had to grab the image for you.
Oooh, pretty.
Mrs. Smith’s Apple Pie
Blue Bell Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
(no substitutions)
Chocolate-dipped coconut macaroons. Not exactly literary, but they’re really easy. So I can get back to writing. https://laurieonhealth.wordpress.com/health-and-fitness/food-and-nutrition/coconut-macaroons/
Fou-fou
Peel and chop yams. Steam or boil until soft. Mash until smooth. Season with salt and ground chili. Steam briefly again to reheat. Serve with stewed anything (meat or veggies). Eat with your fingers!
Deeelicious! 🙂 🙂
You can also make Fou-fou with cassava. 🙂 but make sure you was it well to remove the bitterness after it has been chopped. 🙂
Yvonne, just put shortbread in the oven. Yum!
Let me know how everyone likes it.