Combine flaxseed and hot water in a small dish, set aside to cool completely. Place flours into a mixing bowl. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add cooled flaxseed mixture and ...

As I child, I couldn't understand my grandfather's love for this special pie. As an adult, I finally get it. My grandfather’s favorite foods comprised a culinary genre all their own — what I called ...

Christmas is just around the corner and by now you've probably found yourself tucking into a mince pie or two. Filled with sweet, spiced filling made from dried fruits, sugar, often brandy or rum and ...

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 ...

Mince pies have been a part of Christmas celebrations for centuries. They date back to the Middle Ages in England. Early recipes combined minced meat, suet, dried fruits, and spices. The inclusion of ...