On the second day of sock yarn, Simply Sock Yarn gave to me...
a set of two of our exclusive Baaah Humbug Mugs!
To have a chance at a set of two of these mugs which are part of Thursday's upcoming Little Bit Naughty and Little Bit Nice Knit Kits, just answer the following question in the comments below:
What's the most asked for recipe or food that you make for the holidays? Is there a certain cookie recipe that your family asks for this time of year? Or perhaps it's not Christmas without a big ol' ham adorned with a special maple glaze? Do tell and if you have a link to something similar, please leave it in the comments to inspire others. I am always looking to add new food traditions to my household, and I'm betting others are too.
Thursday is your second chance at our popular DK weight double-sized skein and mug, which we featured last week and sold out quickly. You can choose the Little Bit Naughty Kit, which is the red yarn and mug shown above, or the Little Bit Nice Kit which is the green yarn and mug shown below. This yarn comes from our own Poste Yarn studio and we dye this yarn in-house to keep up on trends like stripes, but also so we can offer you select yarns at special prices. That's why you'll find the price of Thursday's kits at $43.50 each, which is less that you could find the yarn alone for from other lines. So not only are you getting the yarn cheaper as usual, but you're basically getting a cool mug for free!
As usual we will have a limited amount of these kits due to the hand made and specially designed nature, so please be prepared in the AM if you really want one or more. Links will be found on the homepage and I'll also send out our newsletter which you can sign up for on the bottom of our homepage. We usually roll out the kits around 9am EST, but time varies. If you are in the US and want to take advantage of the free shipping with $85 purchase, you might want to add yarn from our newest dyer or the 45% off skeins from Mineville Wool Project in the Sale Section. Thank you SO MUCH for your support of our exclusive Knit Kits over the years. They are always so much fun to put together. We have some awesome ideas for 2017, the first of which will be Valentine's Day.
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The most asked for recipe is my Fantasy Fudge. I make it every year with a couple of variations.
I love it also which is why I only make it at Christmas.
Posted by: Judi Kennedy | December 14, 2016 at 07:49 AM
Gingerbread cookies. I make the Martha Steward recipe and everyone loves them.
Posted by: JackieLemon | December 14, 2016 at 07:57 AM
Our three fav Christmas recipes are German Butter Cookies, Mamie Eisenhower Fudge and my variation of homemade Chex mix (each "kid" gets their own container!) btw - love this year's mug (and yarn, of course.)
Posted by: Barbara | December 14, 2016 at 08:03 AM
The most asked for recipe is chocolate chip cookies from the Toll House chips bag.
Posted by: Linda Cram | December 14, 2016 at 08:07 AM
My most asked for holiday recipe is my pecan praline sweet potatoes. They are amazing!!! Want the recipe???
Posted by: Melissa Loback | December 14, 2016 at 08:11 AM
No one asks me for recipes. :( But when my grandmother was alive, I used to ask for her molasses cookies every Christmas. She never shared the recipe, alas. But several years after she passed, I did find a recipe for a similar cookie. :)
Posted by: K B | December 14, 2016 at 08:13 AM
My peanut butter cookies with Hershey kisses
Posted by: Kelly Nalley | December 14, 2016 at 08:15 AM
We always make snowball cookies, which are basically just sugar, LOTS of butter, flour, and a dusting of powdered sugar when they're out of the oven.
Posted by: Laura Beutler | December 14, 2016 at 08:17 AM
Its a tie between my families favorite cookies, each kid has a fav. AND my must have on Christmas morning breakfast stratta.
Posted by: yolanda v | December 14, 2016 at 08:21 AM
Cracker candy and Russian Tea are most often requested recipes. Everyone seems to love the stuff.
Posted by: Niki Rogers | December 14, 2016 at 08:23 AM
Ham and Potatoes Romanoff (potatoes,sour cream, green onion, and cheese) nummy!
Posted by: PatW | December 14, 2016 at 08:32 AM
Chocolate chip cookie dough fudge. Diet buster for sure.
Posted by: TinaMcCarty | December 14, 2016 at 08:36 AM
Drilled Nibbled Rice Chex Mix! You can not stop nibbling until the bowl is empty!
Posted by: Joan F. | December 14, 2016 at 08:36 AM
Chocolate chip cookies and family recipe for butter cookies
Posted by: Susan G | December 14, 2016 at 08:36 AM
I think it would be cornitz...which I am sure I spelled wrong. A Romanian cookie my grandma used to make.....
Posted by: Ann Knepper | December 14, 2016 at 08:41 AM
The most asked for recipe is our favorite Chinese bbq pork
Posted by: tami | December 14, 2016 at 08:41 AM
My (adult) son starts asking for Chex mix every year right after Thanksgiving. He claims it's his favorite Christmas food. But I've seen him eat his share (and more!) of the cut-out sugar cookies I only make at Christmas time too.
Posted by: Stephanie | December 14, 2016 at 08:45 AM
The most requested food by all my friends and family is Peppermint Fluff! Creamy peppermint Marshmallow deliciousness eaten with vanilla wafers.
Posted by: Heidi | December 14, 2016 at 08:46 AM
Jalapeno corn casserole, everyone's favorite.
Posted by: Barbara Rude | December 14, 2016 at 08:50 AM
My Baleys Irish Cream cheesecake - recipie is inli e
Posted by: Angel Bernard | December 14, 2016 at 08:50 AM
Well, nobody asks for the recipe but everyone is delighted to receive my strawberry jam.
Posted by: Rose Birchall | December 14, 2016 at 08:52 AM
Chex mix!
Posted by: Sarah | December 14, 2016 at 08:54 AM
The most asked for is a dessert. Lemon cake with a tart lemon glaze.Leftovers are fought over for breakfast the next morning .
Posted by: Sandy | December 14, 2016 at 08:55 AM
My most asked for recipe is crab rollups. They are so good and love that everyone else thinks so too.
Posted by: Robin Jamerson | December 14, 2016 at 08:55 AM
Frosted sugar cookies. My favorite is the peanut butter blossom.
Posted by: Lynn | December 14, 2016 at 08:56 AM
My most asked for recipe is Cornbread stuffing. To any stuffing recipe (even just a box!) I'll add diced onions, mushrooms, apples and cooked sausage. Elevates any stuffing recipe!
Posted by: Heather | December 14, 2016 at 08:56 AM
Lasagna is the most often requested dish at Christmas.
Posted by: Karen Messina | December 14, 2016 at 08:57 AM
Birds Nest cookies are the fav at my house. Elderberry jelly nestled in a nutty cookie ! Yum !
Posted by: Barbara Russo | December 14, 2016 at 08:58 AM
It's always spritz cookies! I even bought a new cookie press this year!
Posted by: Susan Beltrame | December 14, 2016 at 08:59 AM
Breakfast casserole. Our family's big family celebration is Christmas brunch, and that's a great dish, because it's prepped the night before. That way, I can join in the fun while it bakes. It beats flipping pancakes while everyone else plays!
Posted by: Amy | December 14, 2016 at 09:00 AM
Potato latkes.
Posted by: Judy | December 14, 2016 at 09:01 AM
I don't cook much anymore but, when I do roast turkey or chicken, I usually make our family's potato stuffings. It's one of those recipes that's more or less ingredients without quantities & has been handed down in our family for at least 3-4 generations. About 20 years ago I came across an Irish cookbook & bought it half as a joke & was surprised to find a recipe for an almost identical dish (& a couple of others). Years ago, my rum cake was always in demand at family parties. My mouth is watering reading some of the previous comments. Lemon cake with lemon glaze - YUM!
Posted by: Donna | December 14, 2016 at 09:01 AM
People love my sweet and spicy nuts. Oh wait, that might have come out wrong....
Posted by: Melissa | December 14, 2016 at 09:03 AM
Most asked for is my "famous" homemade macaroni and cheese. The kids, now all adults, have grown up expecting it. Whenever we get together for the holidays, that's a staple :)
Posted by: mary h | December 14, 2016 at 09:03 AM
Definitely my cookies...either the Wedding Cake cookies (made with macadamia nuts) or my ginger molasses crackles. Yum!
Posted by: Suzy | December 14, 2016 at 09:03 AM
Cashew and Pecan Shortbread cookies! Seconded by Nestles Toll House Cookies
Posted by: Debbie | December 14, 2016 at 09:04 AM
Deviled eggs and pecan pie
Posted by: Danielle Wentz | December 14, 2016 at 09:05 AM
Lots of snacks and appetizers over the holidays - my "secret recipe" meatballs (frozen meatballs, Heinz chili sauce and grape jam) are always asked for!
Posted by: Donna Kuehl | December 14, 2016 at 09:06 AM
Green Chile Chicken enchilada's...Or Posole which is our New Mexico tradition.
Posted by: chellis evers | December 14, 2016 at 09:06 AM
All year long the request is the same: Lemon Meringue Pie
Posted by: Christine Newman-Aumiller | December 14, 2016 at 09:17 AM
Christmas means Homemade Toffee. For Christmas dinner it is corn pudding and deviled eggs, but that is all family dinners. Toffee is for friends and family only at Christmas.
Posted by: Nancy | December 14, 2016 at 09:20 AM
most popular thing i make is apple strudel muffins. I'm making them for a church brunch this weekend.
Posted by: Annette | December 14, 2016 at 09:21 AM
Our must have are pizzelles, even though I get the recipe from the pizzelle iron box. My daughter was diagnosed with Celiac disease and now has her own iron and makes her own...which taste just as good as mine.
Posted by: Carolyn | December 14, 2016 at 09:21 AM
I have made my grandmother's recipe for Toffee every year for about 40 years. It would not be Christmas without it. My son requests a batch of his own every year.
Posted by: Linda L | December 14, 2016 at 09:22 AM
My most requested dish is my pumpkin cheesecake
Posted by: Emily | December 14, 2016 at 09:24 AM
Our families "must haves" are my grandma's gingerbread cookies and my pulled pork.
Posted by: Staci | December 14, 2016 at 09:25 AM
For me it's always Glogg - Swedish mulled wine! :)
Posted by: sue | December 14, 2016 at 09:25 AM
We are loving Cranberry Wassail this year!
Posted by: Louellen Lawson | December 14, 2016 at 09:27 AM
Hands down is my oven soufflรฉ - it is our Christmas breakfast and always looked forward too. A heavenly mixture of bread, cheese, sausage and egg.
Posted by: Terri | December 14, 2016 at 09:27 AM
Caramel popcorn!
Posted by: Kay | December 14, 2016 at 09:28 AM
I'm THAT person in the family that everyone asks to not bring anything. I mean, they're nice "Oh,just bring yourself" and now it's "oh just bring the family" but I am very aware what they are really saying is "Please do not cook". I make killer mixed drinks though!!
Posted by: Linsey | December 14, 2016 at 09:28 AM
Crock pot potato soup made with hash browns and the secret ingredient....cream cheese! Yummy!
Posted by: Geri Heagy | December 14, 2016 at 09:30 AM
My most asked for recipe is my Oatmeal Raisin Cookie. It's a favorite all year round
Posted by: Annette | December 14, 2016 at 09:31 AM
The best homemade carmels ever!
Posted by: Judy Hiers | December 14, 2016 at 09:34 AM
Christmas Crack! Truly addictive combination of Chex and Cheerios, stick pretzels, read and green M&Ms, and white chocolate! Broken into pieces and packed in festive snack bags for everyone at a party or dinner. Peanuts if you don't have any allergic family or friends.
Posted by: Karen | December 14, 2016 at 09:34 AM
Easy one. My kids and grands demand my "Sixty Minute Dinner Roll" recipe. Is wouldn't be a holiday without them.
Posted by: Wanda | December 14, 2016 at 09:35 AM
My kids always ask for ham and cinnamon rolls - like Grandma used to make. Friends ask for my fudge recipe.
Posted by: Sheila Enestv3dt | December 14, 2016 at 09:37 AM
Cornbread and andouille sausage dressing. It's requested for both Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Posted by: Shirley | December 14, 2016 at 09:38 AM
Shortbread cookies! They also happen to be my favorite.
Posted by: Nathalie MacKay | December 14, 2016 at 09:45 AM
Ginger balls
Posted by: M Reedstrom | December 14, 2016 at 09:47 AM
Amish Friendship Bread (http://allrecipes.com/recipe/7063/amish-friendship-bread-starter/)
Posted by: Nancy F. | December 14, 2016 at 09:48 AM
My personal favourite and a favourite I get asked for often are Chocolate Chip Meringues!
http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2011/07/chocolate-chip-meringue-cookies-recipe.html
Posted by: Adrienne | December 14, 2016 at 09:54 AM
My gramma's jellied salad recipe, with cottage cheese and pineapple in it. It is always on our large family gathering table.
Posted by: Sheila Hawton | December 14, 2016 at 09:56 AM
Sugar cookies
Posted by: Bernadette | December 14, 2016 at 09:58 AM
Our most asked for holiday food or recipe is: Christmas Kringle Danish for Christmas morning. It is a home made loaf danish with fruit and cream cheese fillings or nuts and sugars but however we choose to enjoy it its our breakfast with love and presents!
Posted by: Karla Hartzell | December 14, 2016 at 10:00 AM
Where I go for Christmas everyone brings a special dish to share. I bring booze.
Posted by: Marie | December 14, 2016 at 10:04 AM
My most asked for food is Cheesy Potato Casserole and we usually only have it for Christmas!
Posted by: Sandy W | December 14, 2016 at 10:05 AM
I make pumpkin pie..... They tell me not to show up without it!
Posted by: Karen | December 14, 2016 at 10:07 AM
I made rock candy this year and people are acting like I'm a magician or something! Just follow the recipe that comes with the flavoring oils... 2c sugar, 2/3c corn syrup, 3/4c water. Heat to 300 deg F, add whatever color you want it to be, and 1/8 tsp of the flavor oil (the concentrated stuff in the tiny glass bottle). Pour onto a silicone sheet and cut it into pieces over powdered sugar once it is cool enough to handle.
Posted by: Beth L | December 14, 2016 at 10:12 AM
My most requested Christmas recipe has been for my Chocolate Truffles. But it wouldn't be Christmas for me and my family without homemade eggnog. The original recipe came from a recipe series called "The Best of Bridge", but we've changed the alcohol content and added our own secret ingredient (Grande Marnier).
Posted by: Susan | December 14, 2016 at 10:12 AM
Well, no one is asking me to make anything! But my favorite holiday eats are pierogies (not so common in California, so a treat when I'm back east) and Christmas cookies. And when we spend Christmases in Texas, I need to get my fill of queso! (Again, not so common in California. )
Posted by: Lisa | December 14, 2016 at 10:18 AM
The most asked for treat that I make firing the holidays is my crockpot candy. It's chocolate covered peanut clusters and is super easy to make! I found the recipe on Pinterest a few years ago.
Posted by: Crystal Balzer | December 14, 2016 at 10:33 AM
Broccoli Rice Casserole. Everyone tells me that if I don't make it they will not come!It has become a holiday tradition.
Posted by: Helen King | December 14, 2016 at 10:34 AM
We make pecan tea cookies from a cookbook put out by a local bakery after it went out of business. They didn't do a great job scaling their recipes down, so it makes A LOT. http://www.recipelink.com/msgbrd/board_14/2010/MAR/35014.html That's the recipe!
Posted by: Bonnie | December 14, 2016 at 10:36 AM
A chance to win a mug, no way!!! How exciting! A traditional recipe in our family is candy cane cookies, really a simple butter cookie recipe made with powdered sugar, with half the batter dyed red and half natural. You roll it into ropes and twist to make a candy cane shape and sprinkle with red sugar.
Posted by: Peggysue | December 14, 2016 at 10:38 AM
My Mom's sausage stuffing dish! I'm thinking I'm hungry for some right now!
Posted by: Beth W | December 14, 2016 at 10:41 AM
Kiffles.
Posted by: Sherryn | December 14, 2016 at 10:42 AM
Favorite recipe, cookie division, is Peppermint Meringues. (With or w/o the artificial green food coloring!!) Favorite recipe, non-cookie division, is spaghetti with anchovies. My husband's family is Italian and this is a "must have" for the Christmas season, esp. Christmas Eve.
Posted by: Julie Alig | December 14, 2016 at 10:43 AM
Homemade caramel corn. I get so many requests for this, I don't bake anything else at Christmas time.
Posted by: Annette Poole | December 14, 2016 at 10:45 AM
My asked for recipe is fudge hands down๐
Posted by: Twilla Steele | December 14, 2016 at 10:45 AM
I'm always asked to make Krispy Kritter cookies.
Posted by: Tricia | December 14, 2016 at 10:45 AM
My Polish grandmother's homemade bread. A holiday isn't a holiday without it.
Posted by: Joyce McCartney | December 14, 2016 at 10:48 AM
I make a sweet potato/cranberry/apple casserole that my mom begs for!
Posted by: Tara Paine | December 14, 2016 at 10:48 AM
I feel like I am the appetiser queen. Most frequently they want Rueben dip or this crazy cheese dip we call "crack"
Posted by: Pamela herman | December 14, 2016 at 10:49 AM
I make these Ginger Snap cookies that everyone goes crazy over. My best friend even says to me, " are you going to make your "crack" cookies?" I guess they're that good. LOL.
Posted by: krista | December 14, 2016 at 10:51 AM
Definitely my Pumpkin Pecan Pie with caramel sauce.
Posted by: Gail | December 14, 2016 at 10:52 AM
"Biggie Gram's" iced buttermilk sugar cookies๐๐
Posted by: Koreen Grantham | December 14, 2016 at 10:52 AM
My must make is Chrismice. They are maraschino cherries with a Hershey kiss decorated to look like a mouse, they even have the black beady eyes. They a favorite for the kids & adults!
Posted by: Brandi Hoesing | December 14, 2016 at 10:53 AM
Bacon buns ๐
Posted by: Mary | December 14, 2016 at 10:55 AM
My sugar cookie receipe which are then decorated and can be hung on the tree!
Posted by: Norma | December 14, 2016 at 10:57 AM
Any sort of homemade cookie! We choose different ones every year, but they're all delicious.
Posted by: Michelle | December 14, 2016 at 11:00 AM
Gingerbread cookies. We love decorating them with family!
Posted by: Jan Johnson | December 14, 2016 at 11:00 AM
Cut out sugar cookies with butter cream icing.
Posted by: Denise | December 14, 2016 at 11:01 AM
Butter Spritz Cookies. The secrets are to cream the butter and sugar, and then again with the butter, sugar, and egg and also use double strength vanilla.
http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2012/01/spritz-cookies-butter-cookie-recipe.html
Posted by: Julie | December 14, 2016 at 11:04 AM
Apricot Pinwheel cookies, my hot cocoa mix, and Chex Mix are what everyone asks for! Oh, and gingerbread!
Posted by: Amber Grantham | December 14, 2016 at 11:06 AM
M&M cookies! Like regular chocolate-chip cookies, but with holiday-colored M&Ms.
Posted by: Lizzie | December 14, 2016 at 11:10 AM
Most asked for is probably carrot cake cookies with cream cheese filling. They are really pretty much my oatmeal raisin cookie with carrot and pumpkin pie spice added, made into sandwich cookie using cream cheese frosting.
Posted by: Lori | December 14, 2016 at 11:12 AM
Nutterbutter cookie truffels and crockpot chicken and noodles.
Posted by: Pam | December 14, 2016 at 11:14 AM
My favorite cookie to make is a ginger cookie recipe I copied off the back of the Sugar in the Raw package (a coarse granular, molasses tinged sugar). It uses the sugar and, among other ingredients, 4 teaspoons of ginger, then the cookies are rolled in the raw sugar. Crunchy texture and heavenly taste.
Posted by: Ann | December 14, 2016 at 11:15 AM
Pecan sandies (which is a recipe I got from my mother in law originally)
Posted by: Dany | December 14, 2016 at 11:15 AM