Serves: 8Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 90 minutesIntroduction About this Recipe Recipe from Set for the HolidaysAppetite for Random House, 2018 A strata is a savoury version of a sweet bread pudding, and this recipe uses the flavours of Quiche Lorraine: leeks, ham...
Lime Chiffon Cake with Raspberry Swiss Meringue Buttercream
Jul 25, 2023 | Cake
Makes: one 10-inch (25 cm) layer cakeServes: 16Prep Time: 45 minutesCook Time: 75 minutesIntroduction About this Recipe Recipe from Set for the HolidaysAppetite for Random House, 2018 It’s not often that I fully commit to a favourite dessert, since I love...
Lemon Twinkle Cookies
Jul 25, 2023 | Cookies
Makes: about 2½ dozen cookiesPrep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 14 minutesIntroduction About this Recipe Recipe from Set for the HolidaysAppetite for Random House, 2018These look very much like crinkle cookies but are rolled in decorator’s or sanding sugar...
Lemon Crumble Loaf Cake
Jul 25, 2023 | Cake
Makes: one 9x5" (2 L) LoafServes: 16Introduction About this Recipe Recipe from Set for the HolidaysAppetite for Random House, 2018This moist lemon cake is lighter than a pound cake, and with its buttery crumble topping, it has a dressy feel that suits the holidays. I...
Leek, Potato & Celeriac Soup
Jul 25, 2023 | Soups
Serves: 6 to 8Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 25 minutesIntroduction About this Recipe Recipe from Set for the HolidaysAppetite for Random House, 2018This hearty soup has an elegant side because of the delicate flavours of the leeks and the celeriac (celery root)....
Jalapeño Cornbread Madeleines
Jul 20, 2023 | Baked Goods
Makes: 18 madeleines (or 24 mini muffins)Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 12 minutesIntroduction About this Recipe Recipe from Set for the HolidaysAppetite for Random House, 2018Classic madeleines are sweet little cakes baked in shell-shaped molds. These savoury...
Graceland Squares
Jun 28, 2023 | Squares & Bars
Makes: one 8" (20 CM) square panMakes 36 squaresIntroduction About this Recipe Recipe from Set for the HolidaysAppetite for Random House, 2018Remember those old-fashioned bake sale squares made with marshmallows, peanut butter and butterscotch chips? Now add Elvis to...
Fun Fruitcake Bars
Jun 15, 2023 | Squares & Bars
Makes: 48-60 BarsPrep Time: 25 minutesCook Time: 45 minutesIntroduction About this Recipe Recipe from Set for the HolidaysAppetite for Random House, 2018You can store these fruitcake bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. They stay nice...
Festive Red Berry Compote
Jun 13, 2023 | sub-recipe
Makes: about 2 cups (500 mL)Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 20 minutesIntroduction About this Recipe Recipe from Set for the HolidaysAppetite for Random House, 2018This fruit compote smells like Christmas as it simmers—the aroma of pears, cranberries and...
Eggnog Buttercream Sandwich Cookie
Jun 13, 2023 | Cookies
Makes: 2 to 3 dozen sandwich cookiesPrep Time: 30 minutes, plus chillingCook Time: 14 minutes, plus air-dryingIntroduction About this Recipe Recipe from Set for the HolidaysAppetite for Random House, 2018The rum and nutmeg in the dough and the buttercream filling give...
Decorated Cut-out Sugar Cookies
Jun 13, 2023 | Cookies
Makes: 3 to 4 dozen cookiesPrep Time: 75 minutes (including decorating) plus chillingCook Time: 14 minutes, plus setting and air-dryingIntroduction About this Recipe Recipe from Set for the HolidaysAppetite for Random House, 2018These cookies will become a staple...
Crème Brûlée Eggnog
Jun 13, 2023 | Beverages
Serves: 6 to 8Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 8 minutesIntroduction About this Recipe Recipe from Set for the HolidaysAppetite for Random House, 2018Homemade eggnog is a real treat. Essentially it is like a custard sauce spiked with your choice of rum, brandy, whiskey...