Last Christmas season I shared an episode on our family's favorite Christmas movies and favorite traditions. Today I'm sharing our family's favorite Christmas Foods and Music! I'm including a few of the recipes here along with a link to a Christmas playlist!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Excel College

ctcmath.com 

The Unhurried Homeschooler

Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart

The Four-Hour School Day

Our Family's Favorite Christmas Movies

Our Family's Favorite Christmas Traditions

Wilson Family Christmas Playlist (Spotify)

Unhurried Christmas Playlist (Spotify)

RECIPES:

Gen's (Jen's) Potatoes

10 large potatoes, cooked, drained, and blended with hand mixer.

1 8 oz pkg cream cheese

1 c sour cream

1/2-1 t garlic powder

salt and pepper to taste

(1 cube of butter melted/paprika)

Beat all until fluffy and spread into a buttered 9x13 glass baking dish. 

Drizzle with melted butter, sprinkle with paprika, and refrigerate until ready to bake. Bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes if already warm and 40-60 minutes if refrigerated. 

 

Curried Fruit

1 15 oz can of peaches, drained

1 15 oz can of pears, drained

1 15 oz can pineapple, drained

Place fruit in a 9x13 glass baking dish

Melt 1/3-1/2 c melted butter and add 1-2 t curry and 1/3-1/2 c brown sugar

Drizzle over fruit and bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes

 

Pecan Fudge Pie

Use a basic recipe for Pecan Pie, but before you pour the filling into the pie shell, layer the bottom of the pie crust with 1 c chocolate chips, then pour the filling over top and bake.