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"I've had these a lot at B&B's, probably because they're delicious and dependable if the right technique is used. This dish is puffy around the outside and flat in the center offering the perfect nest for sliced fresh fruit. It's airy, light and makes a beautiful presentation. The batter can be made up to a day ahead and refrigerated."

Ingredients: confectioners' sugar, eggs...

"This is my gingery variation on my neighbor's recipe."

Ingredients: fresh lemon rind, fresh ginger...

"This is one of my favourite Christmas cake recipes & is usually the one I end up making. It is a make-ahead cake which gets better for maturing a while. It's very fruity & has a delectable mulled wine taste to it - the nuts make it a very special cake too. I don't usually marzipan or ice this cake, although I have done when under pressure..."

Ingredients: cinnamon, cinnamon sticks...

"I love the Nutcracker Ballet and the music that accompanies it, especially the dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies! These fabulous little festive sweetmeats are based on a recipe that I adapted from Delia Smith's latest and BRILLIANT cookbook, "Happy Christmas". I have made these TWICE already - as a pre-Christmas dummy run, and they are SO..."

Ingredients: glace ginger, oranges, zest of...

"Sweet and lethal. A great way to give gifts over the holiday, using the fruit that's in season at the end of summer!"

Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, granulated sugar...

"Submitted for Zaar World Tour 2005. I LOVE chestnuts. On the streets of New York City during the winter vendors roast them on the street and you can buy warm and fragrant little bags of them to keep your hands warm and tummy full while window shopping. Fond memories of Christmas in New York, but this particular recipe is a Christmas in Austria recipe..."

Ingredients: cinnamon, chestnuts...

"The dough is very light and the filling delicious."

Ingredients: egg yolks, eggs, rose petals...

"Great for company, this is simple, yet elegant!
Adapted from Great Good Food by Julee Rosso."

Ingredients: cinnamon, egg whites...

"Another lovely-looking recipe from BBC Good Food. These are adorable miniature "mincemeat" fruit pies with apricot and hazelnut filling. Great for the holidays, or a dinner party. Easy to make. I haven't made them yet but look forward to doing so soon. Be sure to use a gluten-free all-purpose flour that already has xanthan or guar gum..."

Ingredients: cinnamon, dried apricots...

"This is an absolutely declicious, moist cake that smells and tastes like Christmas. My grandmother Bonnie had spent some time in California in the 40's and I believe that's where this recipe originated. This cake is perfect to bake a day ahead and enjoy as a breakfast item. Also it's perfect to separate the batter into 7 mini loaf pans..."

Ingredients: cinnamon, eggs, nutmeg...

"This can also serve it hot, like a jam, with rolls or biscuits and ham. Cooking time is chilling time."

Ingredients: cornstarch, dried prunes...

"This is a dense fruit cake that is prepared for Christmas and for weddings in Barbados and other areas in the Caribbean. It is usually sweet and soaked in alcohol.
The fruit mixture can be prepared many months in advance and allowed to soak."

Ingredients: cinnamon, Angostura bitters...

"When you want something a bit special for a holiday or Sunday morning give this delicious bread a try. Don't let the list of ingredients scare you, it's really not difficult and gives a real sense of satisfaction when they come out of the oven.
Prep time includes rising time"

Ingredients: ground cardamom, eggs, honey...

"holiday tart"

Ingredients: pie crust mix, pecans, plums...