Family recipes that deserve a comeback.
We prepare dishes that are as integral to the season as the decorations and family gatherings.
That’s the thing about timeless Christmas treats.
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Recipe trends come and go, but holiday traditions endure.
That’s the beauty of these “lost” recipes.
Some are welcome reminders of dishes that deserve to return to our tables.
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Others might be new to us, even as they are tried-and-true favorites of other cooks.
Tipsy Parson
This is a classic trifle with a curious name.
In some cookbooks, this recipe goes by the name Tipsy Squire and Tipsy Pudding.
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Trifles have British roots, but have been on Southern tables for decades.
Trifles are usually assembled in a large footed glass bowl that let us see all the goodies inside.
Most trifle recipes are more of an idea than specifics.
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So long as the flavors and textures are balanced and the layers look nice, all is well.
Meringue cookies are a smart choice for busy bakers.
They require only a few basic ingredients and come together in minutes.
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Their overnight stay in the oven requires no monitoring.
These cookies are a delicious way to use up excess egg whites often left from other holiday recipes.
They also are gluten-free.
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Many people prefer not to, actually.
Or maybe the one about the only good use of a fruitcake is a sturdy doorstop.
Some fruitcakes are amazing, such as this one.
It’s called awhite fruit cakebecause light-colored, delicate batter encases the candied fruit and nuts.
This cake is often referred to as Eudora Welty’s Fruit Cake.
Neighbors described her as a fine cook who enjoyed exchanging recipes.
The recipe inThe Jackson Cookbookwas submitted by Mrs. Mosal’s daughter, Mrs. D.I.
This is Eudora Welty’s White Fruit Cake, in her own words.
It yields quite a lot.
and “Serve with pride.
Await applause modestly.”
It’s easy to use.
They are simple, but sophisticated, and also irresistible.
Benne grew well in the hot and humid Lowcountry climate, providing a source of food and oil.
No matter the source or the name, the key to these cookies is fresh and fragrant sesame seeds.
Tips for the best Benne Wafers:
