This classic Christmas dessert is a tradition in France. Evidently Napoleon believed cold air caused illnesses and ordered that all chimneys in Paris be closed in the winter. This eliminated the french tradition of gathering around an actual Yule Log on Christmas Eve, so in classic French fashion they developed a culinary confection to solve this problem and the tasty cake ...
Christmas
Eggnog Stuffed French Toast
I was recently asked to provide a Christmas morning recipe for a friend that writes for a local newspaper. I shared my overnight oatmeal recipe and pulled out one of my favorite breakfast casserole ideas- Stuffed French Toast. I have been making stuffed French-toast casseroles for years. They are so wonderful because you make them ahead and then bake it in the morning. This ...
Another Christmas Garnish
I'll admit it...I LOVE to play with my food! (Thus my profession!). I enjoyed the Christmas Tree Garnish so much that I further expanded my Christmas morning oatmeal garnish ideas to include Santa's hat. Obviously, THIS is how oatmeal is served in the Claus household. Enjoy and Merry Christmas! How to Make a Santa Hat Garnish Drizzle with honey or ...
Decorating (Breakfast) for Christmas
The morning of December 25th starts early in most households, especially those with children! With the flurry of activities and excitement, you probably don't want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen but you'll still need Breakfast. Overnight Oatmeal is such a favorite for my kids that we may end up having it for our family breakfast on Christmas morning. I wanted to make ...
Poinsettia Cheese Torta
A few years ago I started making a layered cheese dip that was perfect for the Christmas season because of its colors: red, green, and white. In addition to making an incredibly beautiful presentation with the poinsettia-like flower on top, this was also very delicious and fabulous to make in advance. By layering sun dried tomatoes and fresh basil leaves on the bottom of your ...
