Betty Crocker Christmas Cookbook
Betty Crocker Christmas Cook Book delivers Christmas recipes and Chef Dana McCauley offer Tips for Surviving the Holidays
Look no further than the Betty Crocker Christmas Cookbook if you're looking to deliver the goods at your holiday feast, but feeling a little more like the Grinch than Santa. We've got you covered here in food trends, where we asked Chef Dana McCauley to arm herself with the Betty Crocker Christmas Cookbook and help us deliver to you the bst holiday saving recipes and advice.
First up, Betty: Just in time for the holidays, the second edition of the BETTY CROCKER® CHRISTMAS COOKBOOK ($30.99 CDN) has been updated to feature 250 new recipes, colour photos, holiday crafts, holiday survival tips and a style guide that will help you become the yuletide god or goddess of your dreams. Move over Nigella, Betty’s here!
“Delivering that special WOW factor is so important when you’re entertaining your friends and family. Even the most hesitant host can do it and I’ll show you how using Betty Crocker® recipes and tips from the Christmas cookbook,” says food expert Dana McCauley, trend analyst and former food editor for Homemaker's magazine. Dana is also an avid baker who loves Holiday treats and sweets almost as much as her young son, Oliver.
Dana nominates Betty's Yule Log as the perfect holiday dessert.
Here are some of her Holiday Survival Tips to help you get through family functions with style (and grace!):
- Mix it up this holiday season - do a cookie exchange with friends, neighbours and family. Saves baking time and you get a variety for the cookie tin.
- Starting out with packaged cookie mixes means adults can invest more time decorating cookies with the kids. Have decorating supplies ready such as Betty Crocker® frosting, sparkles and chocolate chips.
- Prepping the house for company – if everyone visiting will be in the family room and dining room, there’s no need to clean every room. Focus on making the house comfortable and welcoming: it’s about togetherness, not “white glove” inspections.
- Prioritize the things that will add enjoyment to the holidays and let the less enjoyable tasks go. Make the time to reconnect with old friends and family. Try establishing some new family traditions such as volunteering to serve hot holiday meals to those in need.
- Make ahead. Want to have it all in place on Christmas Day but still enjoy the day yourself? Make side dishes and desserts ahead and reserve them in the freezer. That way half the cooking and the clean up will be done in advance.
- Show off your good taste by giving the gift of food. Make a completed dish or dessert, or create a gift basket kit that will allow someone you care about to make one of your favourite recipes at their house.
- Make an unforgettable dessert. Try Betty Crocker's Yule Log for a special Christmas treat.
For more delicious takes on holiday classics (including whimsical Christmas Cookie Pops), visit: Everyday Celebrations and start your own holiday traditions!
