December 21: Counting Down to Christmas with Gingerbread!
Just a few more winks until Christmas! And Christmas dinners are more complete once you taste the sweet flavors of gingerbread. The bread flavored with ginger typically use honey or molasses rather than sugar to sweeten it, giving it a richer flavor. The pastry was brought to Europe way back in 992 by Armenian monk Gregory of Nicopolis, who taught it to the French priests and Christians. There are many variations of the gingerbread pastry, from a soft and moist loaf cake to biscuits.
The most recognizable variety of Gingerbread is the Gingerbread house, which is especially popular during Christmas. Making gingerbread houses is quite an art form and there were even a special designation for gingerbread house bakers in various baker guilds in Europe! These beautiful concoctions are decorated with colorful candies and icing, making for some beautiful food photography.
If you're looking for online food recipes for gingerbread houses or perhaps you'd like to make gingerbread man cookies, then you're in the right place! Our Dishfolio food bloggers share their fantastic gingerbread recipes that'll leave your party guests amazed!
1784 Gingerbread Cake
Mary Washington's (Pres. Washington's mother) 1784 gingerbread cake. A richly flavored cake made with spices, molasses, orange and raisins.
by syrupandbiscuits
Apple Gingerbread Upside Down Cake
Topped with tart apples and a cinnamony glaze, this apple gingerbread upside-down cake is moist and delicious with the flavors of fall.
by webicurean
Blackberry Gingerbread Upside-Down Cake
An authentic 1938 harvest-time dessert baked in a cast iron skillet.
by kitchenhistoric
Spicy Gingerbread Twigs
The twigs are a perfect balance of sweet and spicy, just like gingerbread should be, but the heat that hits the back of your throat a moment after your swallow is just fantastic. With coffee; phenomenal.
by TakingOnMagazines
Gingerbread Cobblestones DIY
Tutorial for making edible gingerbread cobblestones for your gingerbread house.
by tikkido
Gingerbread House Recipe &Template
A tried and true (and delicious!) gingerbread house recipe, plus printable templates for making adorable chalet-style A frame gb houses.
by tikkido
Gingerbread House
Building a Gingerbread House—A Fun Activity with the Kids for the Holiday Season
by utry.it
Gingerbread Cheesecake Blondies
Gingerbread Cheesecake Blondies - a festive creation for every Christmas party table
by OldCook
Chewy Gingerbread Cookies
Christmas is around the corner, and although Australia isn't exactly the land of white Christmases, some things still remain the same ...
by insatiablemunchies
Gingerbread Man Pancakes
Gingerbread {Men} Pancakes with Sugared Cranberries and Cinnamon Whipped Cream
by itsybitsyfoodies1784 Gingerbread Cake
Mary Washington's (Pres. Washington's mother) 1784 gingerbread cake. A richly flavored cake made with spices, molasses, orange and raisins.
by syrupandbiscuits
Gingerbread and Goat Cheese Scones
Ginger and Molasses for flavor and goat cheese for moisture - OH.MY
by foodsofourlives
Gingerbread Cut Out Cookies
Let the flavors of winter linger a while longer with homemade gingerbread cookies.
by fullcircleadv
Gingerbread Oreo Cheesecakes
Gingerbread Oreo No Bake Mini Cheesecakes are a festive and easy
by MyBakingAddiction
Gingerbread Ice-Cream Sandwiches
Crispy gingerbread, sandwiched between freshly churned strawberry ice-cream. Life doesn't get much better than this.
by she cooks she gardens
Pumpkin Gingerbread Cake
Pumpkin Gingerbread Cake is a shimmery, aromatic dessert reminiscent of Grandma's holiday kitchen.
by The Harried Housewife
Gingerbread cookies w/ fondant decoration
Great birthday surprise - gingerbread cookies with fondant decoration
by veselina.zheleva