Steamed cranberry pudding is a timeless holiday dessert that has been around for generations. In our original recipe, we have balanced the tartness of berries with a sweet butter sauce. A perfect finish for a feast!
Recipe:Steamed Cranberry Pudding
Mark Boughton/ styling: Teresa Blackburn
Stollen
Fruitcake may get a bad rap here in the states, but in Europe, fruit-filled stollen is a beloved sweet. Our version of the traditional bread boasts dried cherries, yellow raisins and a handful of slivered almonds for incredible texture.
Recipe:Stollen
Mark Boughton/ styling: Teresa Blackburn
Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Chestnuts
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire - or even a 400° oven. This nutty combination of Brussels sprouts and chestnuts is a Christmasy side perfect for holiday meats.
Recipe:Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Chestnuts
Mark Boughton/ styling: Teresa Blackburn
Garlic and Herb Beef Tenderloin
The holiday table is the place to present your finest of fine cooking. We suggest splurging on a quality beef tenderloin and wow-ing your guests with our pesto-like fresh herb rub.
Recipe:Garlic and Herb Beef Tenderloin
Mark Boughton/ styling: Teresa Blackburn
Roast Pork Loin
This show stopping pork loin is a Christmastime classic thanks to its apple cider glaze and use of fragrant rosemary. We love it for its simplicity - the recipe calls for just five ingredients!
Recipe:Roast Pork Loin
Mark Boughton/ styling: Teresa Blackburn
Ham with Orange and Stone-Ground Mustard
There will be no bahs or humbugs amongst your guests when you serve a beautifully glazed holiday ham. The slightly citrusy sauce gives the ham a retro feel making it reminiscent of Christmas pasts.
Recipe:Ham with Orange and Stone-Ground Mustard
Mark Boughton/ styling: Teresa Blackburn
Mashed Potatoes with Mascarpone
Buttery-rich Italian mascarpone cheese gives our holiday mashed potatoes a decadent and creamy taste. The best part is these no-fail smashed spuds will complement anything from turkey to tenderloin.
Recipe:Mashed Potatoes with Mascarpone
Mark Boughton/ styling: Teresa Blackburn
Elsie’s Gingerbread
A melty-crumble streusel tops our moist gingerbread cake in this holiday favorite. In the rare event of leftovers, the coffee cake-like dessert can be enjoyed the following morning with tea.
Recipe:Elsie’s Gingerbread
Mark Boughton/ styling: Teresa Blackburn
Sugar Cookies
Brightly iced sugar cookies will add a touch of whimsy and a taste of nostalgia to any Christmas feast. Not to mention, the joyful cutouts are a blast to bake with kids.
Recipe:Sugar Cookies
Mark Boughton/ styling: Teresa Blackburn
Glogg (Spiced Wine)
Finish your feast fireside with a warm mug of holiday glogg. The deep flavors of port, red wine and brandy are only enhanced by notes of citrus, spice and nuts.
Recipe: Glogg (Spiced Wine)
