Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A traditional British holiday pastry, mincemeat can best be described as a "boozy concoction of dried fruits." (Photo: Getty ...

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 ...

Mince pies are everywhere at Christmas, but they’re a little bit like Marmite – you either love them, or hate them. If you’re firmly against the pastry treat, then we’ve found the best mince pie ...

That holiday season, as my preschooler approached winter break, it dawned on me that we hadn’t yet made cookies for Christmas. I settled in on our apartment floor and sifted through my collection of ...

They’re a staunchly British sweet pastry that have been synonymous with the festive season for, well, as long as anyone can remember. The best mince pies are the perfect treat to keep in the cupboard ...

There are certain foods constantly associated with the holiday season. Depending on the tradition and the part of the world, this may be anything from eggnog to fruitcake. But for centuries, many ...