Christmas Pudding Recipes

Christmas

Pudding Recipes given here are easy to cook and absolutely delicious. & - ;Properly made Christmas puddings will be extremely tasty and make your Christmas celebrations a memorable experience. & - ;Enjoy these Puddings with your loved ones during this Christmas.

Christmas Pudding (1).

Ingredients of Christmas Pudding:-

1 lb. raisins (stoned), 1 lb. chopped apples, 1 lb. currants, 1 lb. breadcrumbs, 1/2 lb. mixed peel, chopped fine, 1 lb. shelled and ground Brazil nuts, 1/2 lb. chopped sweet almonds, 1 oz. bitter almonds (ground), 1 lb. sugar, 1/2 lb. butter, 1/2 oz. mixed spice and 6 eggs.

Instructions:-

Wash, pick, and dry the fruit, rub the butter into the breadcrumbs, beat up the eggs, and mix all the ingredients together; if the mixture is too dry, add a little milk. Fill some greased basins with the mixture, and boil the puddings from 3 to 4 hours.


Christmas Pudding (2).

Ingredients:-

12 oz. breadcrumbs, 1/2 lb. currants, 1/2 lb. raisins, 1/2 lb. sweet almonds, 1 doz. bitter almonds, 3/4 lb. moist sugar, 3 oz. of butter, 2 oz. candied peel, 8 eggs, 1 teaspoonful of spice and 1 teacupful of apple sauce.

Instructions:-

Rub the butter into the breadcrumbs, wash, pick, and dry the fruit, stone the raisins, chop or grind the almonds, beat up the eggs, mixing all well together, at the last stir in the apple sauce. & - ;Boil the pudding in a buttered mould for 4 hours, and serve with white sauce.


Christmas Pudding (3).

Ingredients:-

1 lb. each of raisins, currants, sultanas, chopped apples, and Brazil nut kernels; 1/2 lb. each of moist sugar, wholemeal breadcrumbs, wheatmeal, and sweet almonds and butter; 1/4 lb. of mixed peel, 1/2 oz. of mixed spice, 6 eggs, and some milk.

Instructions:-

Wash and pick the currants and sultanas; wash and stone the raisins; chop fine the nut kernels, blanch and chop fine the almonds, and cut up fine the mixed peel. Rub the butter into the meal and breadcrumbs. First mix all the dry ingredients, then beat well the eggs and add them. Pour as much milk as is necessary to moisten the mixture sufficiently to work it with a wooden spoon. Have ready buttered pudding basins, nearly fill them with the mixture, cover with pieces of buttered paper, tie pudding cloths over the basins, and boil for 4 hours.

Christmas Plum Pudding (1)

Ingredients of Christmas Plum Pudding:-

One cupful of finely-chopped beef suet, two cupfuls of fine bread crumbs, one heaping cupful of sugar, one cupful of seeded raisins, one cupful of well-washed currants, one cupful of chopped blanched almonds, half a cupful of citron, sliced thin, a teaspoonful of salt, one of cloves, two of cinnamon, half a grated nutmeg and four well-beaten eggs.

Making of Christmas Plum Pudding:-

Dissolve a level teaspoonful of soda in a tablespoonful of warm water. Flour the fruit thoroughly from a pint of flour; then mix the remainder as follows: In a large bowl put the
well-beaten eggs, sugar, spices and salt in one cupful of milk. Stir in the fruit, chopped nuts, bread crumbs and suet, one after the other, until all are used, putting in the dissolved soda last and adding enough flour to make the fruit stick together, which will take all the pint. Boil or steam three to four hours. Serve with wine or any well-flavored sauce.

Christmas Plum Pudding (2)

Ingredients:-

2 cups ground suet, 2 cups bread crumbs, 2 cups flour, 2 teaspoons Baking Powder, 2 cups sugar. 2 cups seeded raisins. 2 cups currants, 1 cup finely cut citron, 1 cup finely cut figs, 1 tablespoon finely cut orange peel, 1 tablespoon finely cut lemon peel, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon ground mace, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 cup water or prune juice and 1 cup grape or other fruit juice

Instructions:-

Mix thoroughly all dry ingredients and add fruit; stir in water and fruit juice and mix thoroughly. Add more water if necessary to make stiff dough. Fill greased molds 2/3 full, and steam two or three hours. & - ;This pudding should be prepared and cooked a week or more before used. Before serving steam one hour and serve with hard, lemon or foamy sauce.</p>

Christmas Cheesecake

Cakes, Christmas

  • 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 tablespoons butter or margarine melted
  • 2 pounds cream cheese
  • 1cup sugar
  • 8 ounces sour cream
  • 2 eggs
  • 1cup flour
  • ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 cup in total chopped candied cherries red and green raisins, walnuts, candied pineapple
  • ½ cup small chocolate chips

In a 5 quart mixing bowl place 2 pounds of cream cheese and 1 cup granulated sugar and mix on low speed until cream cheese is softened and smooth, place in bowl 8 ounces sour cream and continue mixing until well blended, at this time add 2 eggs, mix for 2 minutes then add 1 cup flour, and 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream, mix on second speed until your cheesecake batter is smooth and creamy. At this time your cheesecake mixture should be fluffy like ice cream as it comes out of the ice cream machine.

Add the candied fruit, raisins, walnuts, pineapple, chocolate chips, fold everything together.

Prepare your 10 inch x 2 inches spring form pan, in a large bowl place your graham cracker crumbs and 2 tablespoons sugar, and your melted butter or margarine, then with a wire whisk, whisk them together until well combined, brush onto the sides of your spring form pan a little softened butter so the crumbs have something to hold to, place the crumbs on the sides and bottom of the pan. Now you add slowly to the pan your cheesecake mix as not to disturb the crumbs too much, now you should have a full pan.

The total weight of the cheesecake with the crumbs on the sides should be 5 to 5-1/4 pounds if you have some batter leftover just chill it, put some whip cream on it and enjoy.

Preheat your oven to 275 degrees and not more, when your oven is hot place the cheesecake in it and bake for 55 minutes then shut off the oven and let it in there for 3 hours, at the end of this time you should have the most beautiful cheesecake you ever seen, let the cheesecake on the table for 1 1/2 hours then place it in the refrigerator for about 2-3 hours. Now remove it from the pan and enjoy.

Before serving sprinkle some red and green edible glitter that you can purchase at any store that has decorating supplies.

Lattice Crust Turkey Pot Pie

Pot Pies

  • 2 cn Chicken broth - (ready-to-serve, - 13 3/4 ounces ea.)
  • Water
  • 1 Fresh turkey breast - skinless and boneless - (about 1 1/3 pounds)
  • 3 Tbsp Butter; divided
  • 10 oz Frozen pearl onions
  • - thawed and drained
  • 1/2 tsp Sugar
  • 1/4 cup All-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cup Milk
  • 1/2 tsp Dried marjoram, crushed
  • 10 oz Frozen petite peas - thawed and drained
  • 2 cup Julienne-cut peeled carrots
  • Pie crust pastry - (for single-crust pie)
  • 1 Egg; beaten with...
  • 1 Tbsp Water

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Chicken Picadillo Chili for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving

Picadillo is a classic Latin chili that combines smoky and spicy flavors with a touch of sweetness found in natural raisins. Commonly made with ground beef, a substitution of chicken cut into chunks is a healthy alternative to the traditional dish. Serve it ladled into bowls as it is or over rice for a heartier one-dish meal.

For guests, chili makes a crowd-pleasing presentation served buffet style, along with a selection of toppings such as grated cheese, scallions, cilantro, chopped avocado and sour cream. Tortilla chips and a simple green salad complete the meal.

The next day, picadillo chili can be used for filling tortillas for lunch. Simply reheat leftovers and spoon onto a warmed flour tortilla. Add shredded cheese if you still have some, roll up and serve.

  • 2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 2 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cans (14.5 oz. each) Mexican-style diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1/2 cup chipotle salsa or medium heat salsa
  • 3/4 cup Sun-Maid Raisins
  • 1 can (16-oz.) red or black beans, drained

Optional toppings: chopped cilantro, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream

Combine cumin, chili powder, salt and cinnamon. Coat chicken evenly with seasonings. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook 5 minutes. Add chicken and garlic. Cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomatoes, salsa and raisins. Bring to a simmer. Cover and cook 10 minutes.

Stir in beans. Cover and continue to simmer 5 minutes. Ladle into bowls and serve with desired toppings. Makes 6 servings.

Buttermilk Gingerbread Squares

Baking

Organic buttermilk, produced without using pesticides, synthetic hormones or antibiotics, is not only wonderful for baking, it is great as a base for soups and salad dressings or as a marinade. It also is often used to coat poultry and fish before frying or baking.

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1/3 cup raw sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted cultured butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup cultured lowfat buttermilk, chilled and well-shaken
  • 1 extra large egg

Preheat oven to 325 F. Lightly grease an 8-by-8-by-2-inch metal baking pan. Sift flour, spices, baking soda and sea salt into a medium mixing bowl.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together molasses, 1/3 cup sugar, butter, buttermilk and egg. Fold in the dry ingredients.

Pour gingerbread batter into the prepared baking pan. Place the pan on the middle rack of the oven. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until an inserted tester comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan.

Cut into 16 squares. Top with homemade whipped cream and garnish with candied ginger.

Cornbread Turkey Stuffing

Holidays

  • 8 cups cornbread, crumbled
  • 2 cups Bread slices, crumbled
  • 1½ cups onion, chopped
  • 2 cups celery, chopped
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1½ tsp. thyme
  • ½ tsp. sage
  • ¼ tsp. savory
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 4 eggs beaten
  • 3 cups turkey giblet broth
  • pan juices from turkey
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 2 celery stalk tops, with leaves
  • turkey giblets and neck

Make broth by cooking turkey giblets and neck in water with onion, celery tops, salt and pepper to taste. Mix cornbread, loaf bread, onions, celery, pecans and seasonings. Add well beaten eggs and enough broth to make a very moist mixture. Add some of the cooking juices from the turkeky, including a small amount of fat, to supplement broth and heighten flavor. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.

Turkey & Dressing Casserole

Thanksgiving

  • 2 pounds cooked turkey breast
  • 3/4 cup fat free butter, melted
  • ¼ teaspoon white pepper
  • 3/4 cup lite skimmed evaporated milk
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Accent
  • 1 teaspoon sage
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 qt. soft bread cubes

Preheat oven to 350: F. Slice turkey breast in 1" slices and set aside. In large bowl, combine all ingredients, except turkey and gravy. Mix well. In large shallow nonstick baking dish, place a layer of dressing, a layer of turkey, then gravy. Repeat until all ingredients are used. Bake for 45 minutes.

Mushroom Gravy

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Cheap & Wholesome American Soup

Soups

  • 1-1/4 cups pinto beans, soaked overnight and drained
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 lb. tomatoes, fresh or canned, peeled, seeded, and chopped; juice reserved
  • 2 ancho chilies
  • 1 lb. mixed summer squash
  • 4 ears corn (about 2 cups kernels)
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. ground coriander
  • 2 tbsp. corn or vegetable oil
  • 2 yellow onions, cut 1/4 inch squares
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp. red chili powder, or more to taste
  • 8 ozs. green beans, cut into 1-inch lengths
  • 4 ozs. jack or muenster cheese, grated
  • 1/2 bunch cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
  • Whole cilantro leaves for garnish

Cook the pre-soaked beans for about 1 to 2 hours in plenty of water with the salt, bay leaf and oregano. Remove them from the heat when they are soft but not mushy, as they will continue to cook in the stew. Drain the beans, and save the broth. Prepare the tomatoes. Open the chili pods and remove the seeds and veins; then cut the chilies into narrow strips. Cut the squash into large pieces. Shave the kernels from the corn.

Heat the oil in a large skillet, and saute the onions over high heat for 1 to 2 minutes. Lower the heat, add the garlic, chili powder, cumin and coriander and stir everything together. Add a little bean broth, so the chili doesn’t stew for 5 minutes. Stir in the squash, corn, green beans, and chili strips along with the cooked beans and enough broth to make a fairly wet stew. Cook slowly until the vegetables are done, about 15 or 20 minutes. Taste the stew and adjust the seasoning. Stir in the cheese and chopped cilantro, and garnish with whole leaves of cilantro.

Italian Biscotti

Italian

Set aside until all ingredients are at room temperature:

  • 6 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons anise seeds
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 cup melted butter (not hot)
  • 3 cups flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder

  1. In a mixing bowl beat eggs and sugar add anise seeds, vanilla and butter. Mix well and then add the flour and baking powder and mix until well blended, it should be soft but not sticky.
  2. Remove dough from bowl and divide into two pieces, form each piece to look like large hot dogs, place on a pan lined with baking parchment and flatten to about one inch thick.
  3. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for approximately half an hour until golden brown.

Options:

Cut biscotti into pieces, place on a baking sheet and toast until golden brown.

You can also add tiny pieces of walnuts to your biscotti if you so desire.

If you like chocolate you can dip one end of the biscotti in some melted chocolate and enjoy them with a hot cup of coffee.

Jewish Coffee Cake

Cakes

All ingredients should be at room temperature.

  • ¼ pound butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 8 ounces sour cream
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  1. Cream the butter and sugar together then add eggs one at a time and mix the rest of the ingredients together slowly.
  2. In a separate bowl combine 1 cup brown sugar, ½ cup diced walnuts and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon or as much as you like and mix them together.
  3. Using a 10 inch x 3inch tube pan, make sure that the pan is well greased and floured, place some cake mix in the bottom and then some of the sugar, walnut and cinnamon mixture and then repeat this procedure until you have all the cake mix in the pan and the top layer is the cinnamon mixture.
  4. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 45 minutes or until a pick placed in the center of the cake comes out clean.

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