Tess’s Kitchen Cooking Classes: Holiday Sweets & Snacks

This time of year you want to be ready with hospitality to offer guests, whether expected or unexpected. It doesn’t have to be elaborate to be unforgettable. If you have a stash of

Spicy Curried Mixed Nuts

in your pantry, they can be quickly warmed to serve with drinks. Or if you have a little more time, keep some

Lemon Butter Cookie

dough in the freezer to roll in colored sugar crystals and bake for afternoon visitors. More advanced planning will be needed for

Cognac Chocolate Truffles

or

Candied Orange Peel,

but they keep very well in the fridge to pull out when needed.