LibGuides: [Christmas] The Gift of Reading Christmas in the Library 2022: Christmas Cooking & Baking

Cooking and baking...and eating all the delicious food you've just made, is one of the joys and blessings of this season.

One this page, you'll find a curated collection of cookbooks, links to recipes, and some cooking video tutorials you might like to use for your festive spread. Oh, and Elf here is always ready to lend a hand...or is he?? Watch out, he might be just in it for the dough tasting!

So, put on your favourite apron, pick up your favourite kitchen utensils and let's start cooking and baking this Christmas!

Intermediate Christmas Cooking Class 13 December 2022 [Kids Rock the Kitchen]
One the second day of Christmas, KRTK was cooking, Christmas Bombe Alaska's and a Pastry Christmas Tree!! Tis the season to be jolly and also the season to start cooking. This year KRTK has decided to up the difficulty level just a little for the intermediates. The to merry menu items on for this class are 1) Christmas Bombe Alaska's and 2) Savory Christmas Tree. After the class the Budding Chefs will get to sit down and enjoy what they have made, for lunch. It is going to be a truly amazing class and therefore spots will not be available for ever. So book in now!! This class is suitable for Grades 6 and above.

Christmas Feasts and Treats by Donna Hay
Call Number: S 641.5 HAY
ISBN: 9781460757802
Publication Date: 2019
Christmas : The complete collection. by The Australian Women's Weekly
Call Number: S 641.5 CHR and P 641.5 CHR
ISBN: 9781925865233
Publication Date: 2020

Baked Cheddar Stars [Recipe]
Tasty little crackers, fresh out of the oven, with way less guilt, and definitely better than the box!!! Step by Step recipe with photos.
Pull-Apart Christmas Tree [Recipe]
Oh cheesy tree, oh cheesy tree!
Christmas Snowflake Biscuits [Recipe Kidspot]
These glittery snowflake biscuits are made with a shortbread base and decorated with pretty glitter gel icing. They make a perfect homemade Christmas gift.
This recipe is NUT FREE.

Mary Berry Chocolate Cake [Tutorial on YouTube]
Everyone loves chocolate cake, and now you can bake one just like Mary thanks to her special step-by-step video masterclass, exclusive to Lakeland, that's filled with invaluable hints and tips.
Christmas pudding ice cream bombe [BBC goodfood]
Easy
Prep:20 mins plus freezing
Serves 6 - 8
Wow dinner guests with this stunning gluten free ice cream bombe for dessert. It's a great way to use up leftover Christmas pudding – and it's surprisingly easy to make!
Christmas Snowflake Biscuits [Recipe Kidspot]
These glittery snowflake biscuits are made with a shortbread base and decorated with pretty glitter gel icing. They make a perfect homemade Christmas gift.
This recipe is NUT FREE.

Baked Cheddar Stars [Recipe]
Tasty little crackers, fresh out of the oven, with way less guilt, and definitely better than the box!!! Step by Step recipe with photos.
Pull-Apart Christmas Tree [Recipe]
Oh cheesy tree, oh cheesy tree!

Vegetarian Christmas pudding ice cream bombe [BBC goodfood]
Easy
Prep:20 mins plus freezing
Serves 6 - 8
Wow dinner guests with this stunning gluten free ice cream bombe for dessert. It's a great way to use up leftover Christmas pudding – and it's surprisingly easy to make!
Vegetarian Nut roast [BBC goodfood]
Easy
Prep:30 mins | Cook:1 hr and 5 mins
Serves 4
Vegetarian
Bake a satisfying vegetarian loaf with lentils, chestnut mushrooms and cheese to go with all the classic roast dinner trimmings.
Vegan chocolate ice cream
Easy
Prep:25 mins | Cook:20 mins Plus cooling, churning and 3 hrs freezing
Serves 10

Indulge in homemade chocolate ice cream as the dessert course on a vegan menu. It's dairy free, egg free and gluten free, but still tastes delicious
Vegan mince pies [BBC goodfood]
More Effort
Prep:30 mins | Cook:1 hr and 10 mins Plus chilling
Makes 15-18

Bake vegan mince pies for a Christmas party, with a cherry and hazelnut filling that everyone will love. We have a great tip for making flaky pastry as well

Salmon & lemon mini fish cakes [BBC goodfood]
Easy
Prep:30 mins | Cook:15 mins | Makes 20
These fish cakes provide a tasty gluten-free alternative to your festive spread

Christmas pudding ice cream bombe [BBC goodfood]
Easy
Prep:20 mins plus freezing
Serves 6 - 8
Wow dinner guests with this stunning gluten free ice cream bombe for dessert. It's a great way to use up leftover Christmas pudding – and it's surprisingly easy to make!
Gluten-Free Almond, Chocolate, Cherry Biscuits (Australia's Best Recipes)
Easy
0:15 Prep | 0:10 Cook
Gluten-free biscuits that are light and a great treat. I created these for my gluten-free friends as an experiment.
- littlemiss
Gluten-free Christmas cake [BBC good food]
Intermediate
Prep:30 mins | Cook:3 hrs and 45 mins
plus overnight soaking and cooling
Make this dairy-, gluten-, nut- and egg-free Christmas cake. This is a festive cake for everyone, and the best part is, no one will ever guess it’s free-from!
Gluten-free gingerbread stars (Taste.com.au)
2h 30m prep | 30m cook | makes 50
Brighten up everyone's Christmas with these cheery gluten-free gingerbread treats.
Gluten-free mince pies [BBC goodfood]
More Effort
Prep:25 mins | Cook:20 mins Plus chilling | Makes 16
These deliciously crunchy, crumble-topped mince pies cater for gluten-free and egg-free diets. Perfect with a cup of tea or glass of mulled wine.

Non-Alcoholic Holiday Eggnog [Recipe]
For many holiday and Christmas celebrations, eggnog is an essential festive beverage. But because of raw eggs and alcohol, families may shy away from the creamy drink. However, there is no need to fear raw eggs in this recipe, as the eggs are gently cooked to kill any potential bacteria.1 And because it is alcohol-free, everyone can enjoy this quintessential Christmas drink. Consider making a big batch of this eggnog to enjoy throughout the holiday season.

For any adults who do choose to partake in alcohol, add liquor to individual mugs or half of the batch of eggnog. Brandy is the most traditional alcoholic add-in for eggnog, but if you prefer, you could try a mix of dark rum and cognac; another option is bourbon.