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8 Delicious Holiday Dishes to Try This December
Looking for some vintage recipes to try this holiday season? We searched the historical papers on Newspapers.com to find these 8 recipes for delicious December dishes!
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1. Biscochitos (from 1967)
Biscochitos (or bizcochitos) are anise-flavored cookies from New Mexico that are popular during Christmas.
Recipe: Bizcochitos (1967) Tue, Nov 28, 1967 – Page 14 · Albuquerque Journal (Albuquerque, New Mexico) · Newspapers.com
2. Cheese Blintzes (from 1959)
Similar to a filled pancake or crepe, cheese blintzes are a part of some Hanukkah celebrations.
Recipe: Cheese blintzes (1959) Fri, Oct 9, 1959 – Page 5 · The Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) · Newspapers.com
3. Risgrynsgröt (from 1959)
Risgrynsgröt is a Swedish rice pudding eaten during the winter months, especially around Christmas.
Recipe: Risgrynsgrot (1959) Sat, Sep 19, 1959 – 4 · The Herald-Press (Saint Joseph, Michigan) · Newspapers.com
4. Lebkuchen (from 1934)
Lebkuchen are a traditional German Christmas spice cookie.
Recipe: Lebkuchen (1934) Fri, Feb 2, 1934 – 2 · Iron County Miner (Hurley, Wisconsin) · Newspapers.com
5. Sweet Tamales (from 1959)
Sweet tamales are a dessert made in parts of Mexico (and elsewhere), particularly at Christmastime.
Recipe: Sweet Tamales (1959) Thu, Dec 24, 1959 – Page 6 · Arizona Republic (Phoenix, Arizona) · Newspapers.com
6. Applesauce Cake (from 1958)
Apple-based dishes and desserts are a common feature of Hanukkah meals.
Recipe: Applesauce cake (1958) Fri, Oct 3, 1958 – Page 7 · The Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) · Newspapers.com
7. Christmas Pudding (from 1896)
Christmas pudding is a boiled or steamed pudding traditionally served at Christmas in the United Kingdom.
Recipe: Christmas pudding (1896) Wed, Dec 2, 1896 – 4 · The North-Eastern Daily Gazette (Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England) · Newspapers.com
8. Bonelos Dago (from 1966)
Bonelos dago (or Buñelos dagu) are yam-based fried donuts popular in Guam during the Christmas season and are typically eaten dipped in syrup.
Recipe: Bonelos Dago (1966) Sun, Dec 11, 1966 – 9 · Guam Daily News (Agana Heights, Guam) · Newspapers.com
