Christmas Cooking Tips & Tricks

Eggnog not just for drinking; try it in holiday baked treats

The story of eggnog is rich in history and tradition.

An Excuse to Indulge: From Mexico to Deer Valley and chock-full of antioxidants, hot chocolate is a holiday delight

Even Santa Claus knows that wide-eyed children, young and old, enjoy a steaming cup of chocolate on Christmas Eve.

The candy clan can: Dipping chocolates is a family affair

Working together for two Saturdays in November, they made 40 double-batches of candy centers such as caramel, mint, cherry nut, vanilla almond, penuche, pecan and coconut almond — then dipped them in milk chocolate.

Planning is crucial ingredient in dipping chocolates

If you want to organize a large family group to make chocolates, decorate cookies or whatever, here are tips from Vivian Stapley, whose family has been making chocolates together for 50 years.

When Your Goose Is Cooked, Christmas Is Truly Here

Forget riding in one-horse open sleigh; it rarely snows at Christmas. Few people still roast chestnuts on an open fire. And when was the last time you had plum pudding? If you are longing for one old-fashioned holiday tradition, how about cooking a Christmas goose?