The Christmas pudding, a legacy of the British Empire, is enjoyed around the world -- including in former British colonies. esp_imaging/iStock via Getty Images Plus As an American living in Britain in ...

There are so many different directions I could go this month, but this time of year makes me long for mom’s plum pudding. Plum pudding is an English recipe; it is a cross between a pudding and a cake.

An Irish plum pudding recipe for Christmas inspired by counties Clare, Donegal, and Dublin! Plum pudding is the essence of Christmas in Ireland and no one can ever make it like one's own dear mother, ...

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Christmas plum cake, a festive tradition rooted in English plum pudding, requires early preparation. Soaking dried fruits enhances moisture and flavour. Key tips include using quality ingredients, ...

Julia Child's glorious plum pudding for Christmas from the Way to Cook cookbook. All my life I just assumed plums were in ...

Christmas pudding is a traditional Christmas dessert made with a combination of dried fruits, nuts, eggs or molasses, spices, flour and butter. Steaming is generally the cooking method used to prepare ...