An age-old drink, mulled wine is best savored during the holiday season. A little sweet and a little spicy, mulled wine is an absolute favorite with one and all. Ingredients: 2/3 cup sugar One bottle wine ½ cup brandy Eight cloves One cinnamon stick Orange peel Instructions: Pour the wine in a saucepan and place it over the gas stove at low heat. Cut the zest of the orange and remove the orange...

Mulled cider is a warm drink, and therefore, a winter must-have. Follow this easy recipe to prepare the drink and round off your holiday meal with this. Your family and guests will love it. Ingredients: One quart apple cider ½ cup brandy (optional) One cinnamon stick Eight whole cloves ½ cup dried cranberries 2/3 cup honey One orange ½ teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions: Pour the apple cider in a...

Follow this recipe to make a party punch, and your guests will simply love it. This bubbly concoction is really simple to prepare. Ingredients: Two cans frozen concentrated grape juice One can frozen concentrated fruit punch Eight liters lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage Two lemons ½ galleon raspberry sorbet Instructions: First, cut the two lemons into tiny wedges so that they fit inside a cube...

A very delicious dessert/appetizer recipe that is healthier than other cake recipes. If you like potatoes, you should try this recipe. Ingredients: Four potatoes One onion One egg, lightly beaten One tablespoon all-purpose flour One tablespoon olive oil One tablespoon butter ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper, grounded Instructions: First, peel the potatoes. Then, grate the potatoes and onions together...

It may be called the ‘Wedding punch’, but do not go by its name. This punch is a hit, not just at weddings, but at every other social gathering too. Follow this recipe and have a merry time! Ingredients: One can frozen orange juice concentrate One can sweetened pineapple juice 1¾ cup lemon juice Two cups white sugar One galleon water Instructions: Take a large punch bowl and add the orange juice concentrate...

A popular side dish, twice baked potatoes are extremely easy to cook. Try this recipe and you can see for yourself. Ingredients: Four baking potatoes Eight slices bacon One cup sour cream ½ cup milk Four tablespoons butter ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper One cup cheddar cheese, shredded and divided Eight green onions, sliced and divided Instructions: Preheat the oven at a temperature of about 350...

This is a very simple dish to make, but is extremely tasty to eat. Although there are numerous variations that you can try with scalloped potatoes, that depends on your personal tastes. Here, we are providing you with the recipe for classic scalloped potatoes. Ingredients: Four Russet potatoes, peeled and sliced Three tablespoons butter One onion, thinly sliced Two tablespoons parsley, chopped One tablespoon...

Making garlic mashed potatoes is very easy. The garlic gives the mashed potato a warm flavor that you and your guests will surely enjoy. Ingredients: One pound red potatoes, peeled and cut into eighths One pound russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1½-inch pieces Five garlic cloves ¾ cup milk Salt (to taste) Black pepper, grounded Instructions: Take a saucepan; add potatoes to it along with the garlic...

Sweet potato pie is a great American dessert. An all-time favorite, it is very simple to cook as well. Ingredients: One pound sweet potato One unbaked pie crust Two eggs ½ cup milk ½ cup butter, softened One cup white sugar ½ teaspoon nutmeg, grounded ½ teaspoon cinnamon, grounded One teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions: In a large pot, boil the sweet potatoes with their skins. Once the sweet potatoes...

An extremely delicious soup, the creamy bacon soup tastes best when served with freshly baked bread. Try this recipe, and you will love it too! Ingredients: Three potatoes, peeled and chopped Four slices bacon Two tablespoons all-purpose flour One onion, chopped One carrot, chopped One cup celery, chopped Four cups milk Two teaspoons salt One teaspoon black pepper, grounded One cup sour cream Two teaspoons...