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Issue No. 1177: December 2021

In today’s newsletter, we’re sharing a brand new dessert that is a must-make for your holiday feast! It’s a spin on a classic sticky toffee pudding, but infused with rich dark chocolate. It’s a real crowd pleaser. Plus, we have Christmas carol-themed recipes that are so good they’ll make you sing, fizzy festive cocktails and more! Find all the holiday fun below and don't forget to tune in this weekend for an ALL NEW episode of Goodtaste with Tanji!

Enjoy!

Tanji

Photo Credit: Julia Heffelfinger

Make This Now: Chocolate Sticky Toffee Pudding

What is more festive around the holidays than a warm sticky toffee pudding enjoyed by the fireside? In this NEW Goodtaste original recipe, the iconic dessert gets a chocolatey upgrade. Rich and oh-so decadent, we like to serve these individual cakes warm and with a scoop of melty ice cream on top. Get the recipe HERE.

THE PROOF IS IN THE PUDDING

Photo Credit: Julia Heffelfinger

10 Festive Holiday Recipes Worth Singing About

Get in the Christmas—and cooking—spirit with some of our favorite song-inspired recipes of the season! We’ll have you craving figgy pudding and chestnuts roasting on an open fire in no time. Even Scrooge himself wouldn’t say no to a warm mug of Wassail! Find these storied holiday recipes HERE.

I’VE BROUGHT SOME CORN FOR POPPING

Photo Credit: Barrel Bomb

Tanji’s Wine Find: Barrel Bomb Cabernet Sauvignon

Looking for a gift for someone who loves red wine and bourbon? The Barrel Bomb Cabernet Sauvignon ($21) was made for them! With notes of dark fruit and vanilla, you’ll also taste extracts of the Kentucky bourbon barrels the wine is aged in for 90 days. This would be a great stocking stuffer or a perfect pairing for a holiday roast. Find it at your local H-E-B now!

DREAMING OF A WINE CHRISTMAS

Photo Credit: Half-Baked Harvest

8 Spritzy Holiday Cocktails

Make your Christmas brunch extra merry with festive cocktails worthy of Santa's big day. While you’re making your grocery list and checking it twice, be sure to add the ingredients for one of these seasonal spritzes. Check out all of these holiday recipes HERE.

KEEPING SPIRITS BRIGHT

Photo Credit: Anthropologie

Tanji’s Kitchen Finds: Twelve Days of Christmas Glasses

Nothing says Christmas cheer quite like toasting with fun and festive glasses! These painted beauties from artist Nathalie Lete are great for milk and cookies for the big guy, juice on Christmas morning, or spiked eggnog for the adults! Pick out a set for yourself HERE.

MY TRUE LOVE GAVE TO ME

Photo Credit: Kody Melton

Christmas Dine-In & Take-Out Guide

At Goodtaste, we want to take a little stress out of your holiday! If you're all cooked out or want to support your local businesses this season, we've rounded up some of our favorite Texas spots offering dine-in or pick-up options for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Check out the lists for Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio HERE.

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