Recipes for a Very Merry Christmas
Lynley Jones
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. So throw a fancy dinner, eat the seven fishes, make treats for Santa and drink something warm. Then, it’s PJs and presents all day long. You’ve earned it! Here’s to your joyous and generous Christmas.
Christmas Dinner
Fancy and festive mains for a special Christmas dinner.
Feasting on Fishes
Are you doing the Feast of the Seven Fishes? (Or some other number of fishes?) Here are some recipes to help you round out the menu.
Treats for Santa (and for you!)
Santa can only eat so many cookies, so that means the rest are for you! Here are some cookie and non-cookie ideas to make merry.
Drinks for the Season
Recipes for traditional drinks, warming drinks and festive cocktails to toast the season.
Christmas Morning
Stay in those PJs, friend! Let the gift-opening madness begin. Here’s what to make for breakfast.
How to spice up your Christmas
Some of my go-to spices for a warm and tasty Chrtistmas:
Mexican Sweet Blend is our own original blend of sweet Mexican flavors: piloncillo (Mexican brown sugar) and canela (Mexican cinnamon). Bake with it, sprinkle it over fruit, stir it into coffee or hot chocolate, or combine it with savory spices for a barbecue rub. Locally made by us in small batches.
A traditional combination of mulling spices for hot spiced cider or warm mulled wine. Cassia cinnamon sticks, green cardamom, allspice berries, whole cloves and anise for a classic warm drink. Locally made by us in small batches.
Our original savory seasoning, created by our founder Lynley. You can use this super-versatile blend on chicken, meat, veggies, pasta, potatoes and more! Herbal and citrusy, it combines the depth of sage with the bright acidity of sumac. Use it in place of salt and pepper, or alongside other seasonings to taste. Made with organic and fair-trade ingredients. Locally made by us in small batches.
1/2 cup -sized jar.
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Chicken breasts seasoned with crushed nigella seeds, with a boat-shaped pocket stuffed with spiced spinach and tomato mixture. Braised in a white wine sauce perfect for dipping and drizzling over everything.