A traditional British holiday pastry, mincemeat can best be described as a "boozy concoction of dried fruits." (Photo: Getty Creative) There are certain foods constantly associated with the holiday ...

Whenever I spend the holidays in the US, I make my mom's mince pies. The sweet treat filled with dried fruit, spices, and brandy makes me feel like I'm back in the UK. They're relatively easy to make ...

If you cannot get candied peel just leave it out. Use all butter if you can’t get suet – or if you prefer the taste. Mixed spice is made from approximately equal amounts of ground allspice, ginger, ...

Planning a vegan or perhaps vegetarian Christmas? If so, don't pie the traditional treat just yet. This recipe by healthy indian chef Mira Manek uses chickpea flour, oats, coconut oil and dates to ...

As a child, mincemeat pie was never my first choice at the holiday table, yet I was completely fascinated by it. It was sweet, yet sharp, dense and rich, but it didn't taste like meat. My mother ...

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