Whenever I spend the holidays in the US, I make my mom's mince pies. The sweet treat filled with dried fruit, spices, and brandy makes me feel like I'm back in the UK. They're relatively easy to make ...

A traditional British holiday pastry, mincemeat can best be described as a "boozy concoction of dried fruits." (Photo: Getty Creative) There are certain foods constantly associated with the holiday ...

The Royal family is giving the public a first-hand look at some of the food they will be eating this holiday season. On Saturday, December 15, the website for Buckingham Palace posted a recipe for ...

A s the winter nights close in and Christmas lights start to sparkle across the UK, one festive favourite makes its ...

An iconic Christmas staple has returned to supermarket shelves in full force. Loved by many, loathed by a few, mince pies are as much a part of British Christmas tradition as carol singers and ...

Christmas in Britain is fairly similar to other European and North American countries: Santa Claus, Christmas trees, turkeys and awkward family gatherings. But there is one unique element: the ...

This is English mincemeat with a difference: The filling features fresh grapes and chopped apples as well as the customary raisins, candied citrus peel, warm spices and a liberal splash of whiskey. It ...

IN 1895, at a time when diet reformers had made “pie” a dirty word, “The Century Cookbook” felt obliged to note that mince pie (“the most indigestible of all”) was still “the one universally accepted ...

It may only be September, but the festive season is fast approaching. While Christmas is a time for relaxation and quality time with loved ones, there's another undeniable perk - the incredible food.