Category Archives: Christmas

Pernil Asado and Puerto Rican Rice

Posted on December 18, 2015 by HelenFern

This crispy pork roast is a traditional Christmas dinner in Puerto Rico.  Roasted on high to crisp it first, then slow roasted for several hours, this roast just melts in your mouth.  Serve it with traditional rice – the two … Continue reading →

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Pork Tamales – A Mexican Tradition

Posted on December 16, 2015 by HelenFern

I remember when I was a teenager, my mom’s best friend was from Mexico.  Every year on Christmas eve, her and her family made a huge pot of tamales and we were always given a couple of dozen – and … Continue reading →

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Christmas Duck

Posted on December 14, 2015 by HelenFern

We had some friends from Denmark that always celebrated Christmas dinner with roasted duck.  The tradition is to serve it with boiled potatoes and grog. Here is my take on that Danish treat! 

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Gluten Free Christmas Cookies

Posted on December 7, 2015 by HelenFern

The holidays can be hard for people who can’t eat gluten.  All those sweet treats have to be passed by – but here are three classics that have been created without gluten! Rum Balls – Peanut Butter Kiss – Scottish … Continue reading →

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