Homemade Non-Alcoholic Eggnog
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Homemade Non-Alcoholic Eggnog

One of the first things my family looks forward to around the holidays every year is eggnog. We LOVE the stuff. If you love the rich, creamy taste of classic eggnog, but don’t like the idea of using raw eggs, this recipe is for you. For an adults-only version, add some rum, bourbon, or cognac,…

Poached Pears with Honey Mascarpone Cream
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Poached Pears with Honey Mascarpone Cream

This elegant and easy dessert looks so much more complicated than it actually is!The key to success with this recipe is to choose a naturally firm pear varietal, such as the red Anjou used here. You also want to use pears that are not quite ripe for this dish. Softer pear varieties and/or overly ripe…

Prosciutto Baskets with Whipped Goat Cheese Filling
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Prosciutto Baskets with Whipped Goat Cheese Filling

Welcome to day 6 of our 12 Days of Christmas Recipes. You can find a list of the other 11 days near the bottom of this post. These elegant appetizers look a lot more complicated than they actually are. The trick is to use prosciutto that is sliced thin enough to manipulate, but not so…