Christmas 2024 — Whatcha makin'?

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I’m going to make Nigel Slater’s Roast Duck

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/uk/2001/dec/02/christmas.features

Hungarian Sour Cherry soup

HUNGARIAN CHERRY SOUP – CSERESZNYELEVES

Holiday Treats 2024 -- Baked or Not, Sweet or Savory

I haven’t started baking yet. I plan to do cookie boxes this year. I’ve been happy with my kourabiedes based on Tess Mallos’ recipe, which uses browned butter, so I’ll make those again. I’ve also been enjoying making a citron-free fruitcake based on Nigel Slater’s Xmas Cake. I will probably make Lemon Squares. Maybe also Pink Lady / Pink Sin / Pink Angel Squares. I will probably make Rum Balls, too. Also, spiced nuts. Have not determined the type.

Holiday Treats 2024 -- Baked or Not, Sweet or Savory

The Pink Lady squares seem like a variation on the Nanaimo Bar to me. They aren’t that common in my circle. I didn’t try them until I bought a tray of mixed squares from a small bakery 3 or 4 years ago. … I don’t have an absolute go- to. I guess the Jean Paré Company’s Coming Christmas cookbook recipe or my all purpose Good Housekeeping cookbook (one that’s around 20 years old) are where I usually would go for Lemon Squares. Maybe I’ll try Stella Parks’ recipe. I’ve been making Company’s C…

Holiday Treats 2024 -- Baked or Not, Sweet or Savory

I think I’ll also make at least one batch of cheddar coins