Recipes for …

As the holidays near, my family begins gearing up for our annual traditions. One of our most important is our yearly desserts. While most families make one or two pies or cookies, we go all out. From candy to cookies to chocolate pies, our yearly spread of dozens of desserts stretches across tables. During a year when so much has changed, our traditions have too. Unable to deliver food to others, my familie’s long-standing practice of making desserts and donating them to those in need has come to a standstill. The Ragland clan must now mask up and find different ways to give back. But after all, that is the true Christmas spirit; finding ways to show kindness and compassion to each other, no matter the barrier.

Keeping this meaning of Christmas in mind, here are many family recipes to share with others during a year where generosity, friendliness and gratitude mean so much. From my family to yours, theses recipes are for …