Get the latest Proof recipes from Group Recipes. http://www.grouprecipes.com/tag/proof I made my dad one of his favourite Christmas confections - fruitcake - out of another one of his favourites - home made mincemeat! This sucker took up a whole 10" springform with barely any room to spare, and clocked in at just over 6 lbs. It's a combination of two recipes from historic Toronto Star clipouts! Mizz R, if you're wondering by the way, is me! The mincemeat recipe is also on this site: http://www.grouprecipes.com/107940/mizz-rs-big-bad-mincemeat.html http://www.grouprecipes.com/107941/mizz-rs-big-bad-christmas-cake.html This vegan mincemeat mixture was originally made for my Big Bad Christmas Cake this year, but it can also be used for several pies, it makes about 5 cups but you'll only need 3 cups for the cake (if you choose to make it) and the remainders keep very well. http://www.grouprecipes.com/107940/mizz-rs-big-bad-mincemeat.html Every year I get a calendar for Christmas from my kids and it usually revolves around either LOST or food. Last year the kids got me a cute 1 page per 2 days calendar called “How to cook everything” by Mark Bittman. This was the entry for December 23rd and 24th. It is super easy and takes only 10-30 minutes to prep (depending on what vanilla you use), 35-40 minutes to bake. A great do ahead dessert in that the custard can be made a day or 2 in advance. I will try to remember to add a picture of the finished product before we serve it tonight. http://www.grouprecipes.com/107906/creme-brulee.html This soup is easy to eat, sits well in the stomach, leaves you feeling healthy and comfortable, not bloated and sick! a delicious meal to serve your friends and family, or a quick dinner to eat on a relaxing night alone. delicious :) http://www.grouprecipes.com/106247/vegan-southwestern-soup.html These are slightly sweet rolls that are raised with both a sourdough starter and conventional yeast, filled with a blend of raisins, pumpkin pie spice and a drizzle of golden syrup before being rolled twice into a decadent spiral. Each bite is a surprise! Filling amounts will vary according to personal taste, so aren't included in NI. Full photo tutorial on shaping is here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/reid-bee/sets/72157618339357660/ http://www.grouprecipes.com/93500/raisin-syrup-sourdough-swirls.html Foolproof Corn Starch Gravy http://www.grouprecipes.com/92668/foolproof-corn-starch-gravy.html Simple, one dish, baked chicken. It is almost impossible to mess up with this recipe. The chicken is delicious and tender. It is great comfort food or great for serving guests. http://www.grouprecipes.com/86913/iron-skillet-baked-chicken-breasts.html Perfect crust for fruit pie. http://www.grouprecipes.com/76242/two-crust-pie-crust-9-inch.html A foolproof fudge that turns out right in any kind of weater http://www.grouprecipes.com/75480/quick-and-easy-fudge.html This is the easiest and tastiest salmon I've ever cooked inside (without grilling outdoors) and your kitchen will not smell like you have cooked fish at all !!!! http://www.grouprecipes.com/72307/poached-salmon-in-the-microwave.html