Summary: Last Christmas season I shared an episode on our family's favorite Christmas movies and favorite traditions. Today I'm sharing our family's favorite Christmas Foods and Music! I'm including a few of the recipes here along with a link to a Christmas playlist! Resources mentioned in this episode: Excel College ctcmath.com The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day Our Family's Favorite Christmas Movies Our Family's Favorite Christmas Traditions Wilson Family Christmas Playlist (Spotify) Unhurried Christmas Playlist (Spotify) RECIPES: Gen's (Jen's) Potatoes 10 large potatoes, cooked, drained, and blended with hand mixer. 1 8 oz pkg cream cheese 1 c sour cream 1/2-1 t garlic powder salt and pepper to taste (1 cube of butter melted/paprika) Beat all until fluffy and spread into a buttered 9x13 glass baking dish. Drizzle with melted butter, sprinkle with paprika, and refrigerate until ready to bake. Bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes if already warm and 40-60 minutes if refrigerated. Curried Fruit 1 15 oz can of peaches, drained 1 15 oz can of pears, drained 1 15 oz can pineapple, drained Place fruit in a 9x13 glass baking dish Melt 1/3-1/2 c melted butter and add 1-2 t curry and 1/3-1/2 c brown sugar Drizzle over fruit and bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes Pecan Fudge Pie Use a basic recipe for Pecan Pie, but before you pour the filling into the pie shell, layer the bottom of the pie crust with 1 c chocolate chips, then pour the filling over top and bake. (Please check out my latest book, The Four Hour School Day: How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool Life on Amazon, durendawilson.com, or your favorite bookseller!)
