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Dec 24th

Baked Egg Nog French Toast (#27)

See video above. SKILL: Intermediate SERVINGS: 6 INGREDIENTS: 1 Loaf Rhodes™ Frozen Bread Dough, baked according to package instructions and sliced into 12 slices 3 ounces cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons sugar 5 eggs 3 cups egg nog nutmeg DIRECTIONS: In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and sugar until well combined. Spread cream cheese mixture over 6 slices of bread. Place...

Dec 24th

Hot Buttered Rum Cocktail (#26)

Serves: 10 to 12 servings 1 stick unsalted butter, softened 2 cups light brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg Pinch ground cloves Pinch salt Bottle dark rum Boiling water In a bowl, bream together the butter, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Refrigerate until almost firm. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the butter mixture into 12 small mugs. ...

Dec 24th

THE STORY OF SANTA CLAUS

Most children the world over have heard of Santa Claus, or a variation of him. In America, he’s imagined to be an immortal old man who lives at the North Pole and makes toys to give to children each Christmas Eve. We see him in books and movies as a rotund, jolly old soul, his white beard flowing over a red suit trimmed with fur and gold buttons. And, of course, always chortling that merry...

Dec 24th

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White Peach-Bourbon French Toast with White...

Prep Time: 20 min Inactive Prep Time: 5 min Cook Time: 15 min Level: Easy Serves: 4 servings 6 large eggs 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups whole milk 1/4 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup white peach puree 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 slices day old brioche, sliced 1/2-inch thick 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 tablespoons vegetable oil White Peach-Pecan...

Dec 22nd

Sourdough French Toast with Orange Bourbon Butter...

Prep Time: 45 minutes Inactive Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook time: 1 hour 20 minutes Serves: 8 2 loaves par-baked sourdough baguettes 4 eggs, beaten Melted butter, for brushing griddle, optional Orange Bourbon Butter, recipe follows Spiced Pecans, recipe follows Preheat a large nonstick griddle or large skillet over high heat. Slice the bread on a diagonal into 1-inch slices. Thoroughly...

Dec 22nd

Cranberry French Toast (#23)

Prep Time: 8 min Inactive Prep Time: hr min Cook Time: 15 min Level: Easy Serves: 4 servings 1 loaf challah bread 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese 1 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries 1/2 stick butter 4 eggs 1/2 cup whole milk Slice challah bread into thick pieces. Combine cream cheese, sugar, fresh cranberries together. Cut a pocket into the bread and stuff cream cheese...

Dec 22nd

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Dec 20th

Baked Potato Soup Recipe (#22)

BAKED POTATO SOUP 3 bacon strips, diced 1 sm. Onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 3 T. flour 1 tsp salt 1 tsp dried basil ½ tsp pepper 3 cups chicken broth 4 or 5 potatoes—baked, peeled and cubed 1 cup half & half or canned milk 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (I never said it was a healthy meal :) In a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon of...

Dec 20th

May Peanut Butter Cups (#21)

May Peanut Butter “Cups” 1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter (I usually use crunchy) 2 cups powdered sugar 12 oz. milk chocolate chips Mix all ingredients except chocolate chips. Press into a 13 X 9 inch pan. Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave; spread on top of peanut butter mixture. You need to...

Dec 19th

Dec 17th

joelaz: Feist - Holiday Song: Lo, How a Rose...

Dec 11th

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Popcorn Balls (#19)

Popcorn Cake 6 qt. popped corn 1-10oz bag of spice gumdrops 1-10 1/2 oz. pkg. marshmellows ( I like small because they melt quicker) 1 cube butter 1/2 cup cooking oil 1-12oz. mixed nuts Christmas M&M’s-to give color (not too many)1/4 bag? Makes one cake or about 16 balls Directions: Melt butter and marshmellows in oil, beat well. Pour over popped corn, gumdrops and...

Dec 11th

Banana Nut Bread (#18)

3 ½ cups flour 1/3 cup water 2 tsp. Baking soda 4 eggs ½ tsp. Baking powder 1 cup oil 1 ½ tsp salt 2 cups mashed bananas (about 4 big ones) 3 cups sugar 1 tsp. Vanilla 2 cups walnuts chopped 1-2 tsp of orange peel and/or lemon peel - optional Mix all dry ingredients, than...

Dec 11th

Holiday Light displays around the Puget Sound.

From: MyNorthWest.com From: KOMO News If you have a location you want to share praise about or want to add one you can either email the site (submit content) or post a comment below.

Dec 10th

Miracles

Santa and Sarah Three years ago, a little boy and his grandmother came to see Santa At the Mayfair Mall in Wisconsin . The child climbed up on his lap, holding a picture of a little girl. “Who is this?” asked Santa, smiling. ”Your friend? Your sister?’” ”Yes, Santa,’ he replied. “My sister, Sarah, who is very sick,” he...

Dec 10th

Creme De Menthe Brownies (#17)

1 cups (2 sticks) butter, softened 2 cups sugar 4 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 11/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 (10-ounce) package Creme de Menthe baking chips (recommended: Andes) Shaved Creme de Menthe thins (recommended: Andes) Chocolate frosting Frosting: 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted 1/3 cup cocoa 2 cups sifted confectioners’...

Dec 9th

Double-Delight Peanut Butter Cookies (#16)

*Double-Delight Peanut Butter Cookies* Ingredients: • 1/4 cup Fisher(R) Dry Roasted Peanuts, finely chopped • 1/4 cup Domino(R) or C&H(R) Granulated Sugar • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1/2 cup* Jif*(R) Creamy Peanut Butter • 1/2 cup Domino(R) or C&H(R) Confectioners Powdered Sugar • 1 roll (16.5 oz) Pillsbury(R) Create ‘n Bake(R) refrigerated peanut butter cookies,...

Dec 9th

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Hawaiian Sweet Potato Balls (#15)

Makes about 8 servings depending on size of each ball. 4 Large Yams or Sweet potatoes, cooked & mashed. (2 large cans of sweet potatoes/yams ok, too) 2-3 tablespoons Butter 1 t. Salt 1/8 t. Pepper 1 t. Cinnamon 1 t. Nutmeg 3 Tablespoons of Brown sugar combine & roll into balls on wax or foil 1/3 - 1/2 cup each. Roll in crushed cereal flakes (I like to use...

Dec 7th

Cranberry Sauce (#14)

Ingredients: 4 cups fresh cranberries 1 1/2 cups brown sugar 1 cup water 1 whole small orange, unpeeled, seeds removed & chopped 1 cup pineapple with its juices 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1 Cinnamon stick Instructions: Rinse cranberries and set aside. Bring sugar and water to a boil. Add cranberries, oranges, and cinnamon stick. Simmer over a high flame, stirring frequently, until...

Dec 6th

Coke Cake (#9)

Coke Cake 1 c. Coke 1 c. butter 3 Tbls. Cocoa ½ c. buttermilk 1 tsp. Baking soda 1 tsp. Vanilla 1 ½ c small marshmellows 2 c. sugar 2 eggs 2 c. flour Heat butter, cocoa & coke until boiling, cool slightly. Combine buttermilk, soda, vanilla & marshmellows, add to chocolate mixture. Combine sugar & eggs, stir in flour and add to above. Pour into greased & floured 9x13 pan. ...

Dec 6th

kiN: Santa Clause - am I good enough?

Dec 6th

Sweet-n-Sour Meatballs (#4)

1 egg 1 cup dry bread crumbs 1 ¼ cup milk 1 ½ lbs. hamburger ¼ cup minced onion 1 tsp. salt ½ tsp. dry mustard ½ tsp. celery salt ¼ tsp. pepper ¼ tsp. sage 1/8 tsp. garlic powder 1 Tbls Worcestershire sauce shape and bake meatballs and bake @ 350 degrees 30 to 40 minutes 1 – 13 ½ oz. can pineapple tidbits, drained 1/3 cup vinegar 1 Tbls soy sauce Melody S

Dec 6th

Dec 5th

Alabama: Tennessee Christmas

Dec 5th

Scumbo: Winter Wonderland

Dec 5th

Band Aid: Do They Know It’s Christmas Video...

Dec 5th

APPLE PAN GOODY (#13)

4-5 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced 3/4 c dried cranberries 6 Tbls br sug 1 tsp cinnamon, divided 3 Tbls butter 6 eggs 1 1/2 c orange juice 1 1/2 c flour 3/4 tsp salt 2 Tbls sug maple syrup, optional saute apples, cranberries, br sug and 3/4 tsp cinnamon in butter until apples begin to soften, about 6 mins…xfr to greased 13x9x2 baking dish….in blender, combine eggs, o...

Dec 5th

Texas Sheet Cake (#11)

CAKE Sift together: 2 cups sugar ½ tsp. Salt 2 cups flour Bring to boil: 1 cup margarine or butter 4 Tbls. Cocoa 1 cup water Beat: 2 eggs ½ cup sour cream 1 tsp. Baking soda 1 tsp. Vanilla Mix together. Pour into a greased 11x17 sheet cake pan. Bake for 20 minutes @ 350 degrees. Icing Boil ½ cup margarine or butter 4 Tbls. Cocoa 6 Tbls. Milk Add: 1 lb. Powdered sugar 1 tsp. Vanilla 1...

Dec 5th

Frank Sinatra: White Christmas

Dec 5th

Dressing for Fruit Salad (#10)

1/2 cups sugar 1 1/2 Tbs cornstarch 2 Tbs orange and lemon juice 1 1/2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice grated peel of one small orange and one small lemon Mix sugar and cornstarch in small saucepan. Stir in pineapple juice. Cook on medium, stirring constantly until thick and bubbly. Boil and stir one minute. Remove from heat. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cool. Pour over your favorite...

Dec 5th

PUMPKIN SHEET CAKE (#12)

PUMPKIN SHEET CAKE 1 can (16 oz) pumpkin 2 c sug 1 c veg oil 4 eggs, lightly beaten 2 c flour 2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp salt FROSTING 3 oz cream cheese 5 Tbls butter 1 tsp vanilla 1 3/4 c powdered sugar 3 - 4 tsps milk chopped nuts bake in 15x10x1 at 350 for 25-30 mins Melody S

Dec 5th

Blackberry Cake w/ Browned Butter Frosting (#8)

Blackberry Cake 2 c sugar 4 eggs 1 ½ c blackberries 8 Tbls sour cream 1 c butter 1 tsp soda 1 tsp soda 1 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp ground mixed spices 3 c flour cream butter, sugar and sour cream…add 1 egg at a time and beat until light and fluffy after each egg. Sift all dry ingredients together and add to mixture a little at a time. Last, fold in berries. Bake in layer pans or 13x9...

Dec 5th

CRESCENT ROLLS (#7)

Beat until foamy: 1 pkg yeast (1 ½ Tbls) 1 cup lukewarm water 3 eggs Add & mix w/mixer: ½ cup sugar 1/2/ cup melted butter 1 tsp salt 4 ½ cups flour Knead a little & let rise until double, punch down and let rise again (can put in frig for a couple of hours). Make 2 even portions and shape into 2 – 10” circles. Spread each w/softened butter. Cut each circle into 12 rolls—roll from...

Dec 5th

Cowboy Caviar (#6)

Drain the following canned items and mix together in a large bowl: 1 can each pinto beans, black eyed peas, black beans, shoe peg corn, 1 – 4 oz. Can diced jalapenos and 1 small jar diced pimentos Add to these the following: 1 cup each diced green pepper, diced red pepper, diced celery and diced green onions Mix in a small pan and bring to a boil the following: 1/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup oil...

Dec 5th

SPINACH SALAD (#5)

SPINACH SALAD spinach red onion hard-cooked eggs, sliced chopped celery bacon bits (reserve some for top) water chestnuts frozen peas salad dressing ( I use 1/2 bleu cheese & 1/2 ranch) shredded cheese layer in this order Melody S

Dec 5th

Farm House Cookies (#3)

FARM HOUSE COOKIES/SOUR CREAM COOKIES 1 C Shortening (butter, margarine or shortening, I use ½ and ½) 2 C Sugar 2 Eggs 1 C Sour Cream 2 tsp Vanilla ½ tsp Baking Soda 4 tsp Baking Powder 4 ½ C Flour ½ tsp Salt You can add ½ tsp nutmeg, or 1 tsp cinnamon, or lemon flavoring for a variety. Cream shortening and sugar, add eggs and continue to beat. Add sour cream...

Dec 4th

DAD'S FAMOUS PUMPKIN BARS (#2)

(MADE BY MOM OR CHRISSY) PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 350 DEGREES 15X10 JELLY ROLL PAN, GREASED (NO FLOUR) WET INGREDIENTS IN LARGE BOWL COMBINE: 2 C. SUGAR 1/2 C. OIL 4 EGGS 1 CAN PUMPKIN (PLAIN 14-16oz CAN) 2 TSP. CINNAMON (CAN SUB. PUMPKIN PIE SPICE ALSO) DRY INGREDIENTS: 2 CUPS BISQUICK (IF OUT OF BISQUICK PANCAKE MIX CAN BE SUBSTITUTED) 1/2 TO 3/4 CUP NUTS (OPTIONAL) WALNUT OR...

Dec 4th

Christmas Cookies in a Jar (#1)

“With layers of vanilla chips, oats and dried cranberries, this delectable cookie mix looks as good as it tastes! For a special gift, tuck a jar in a pretty basket with wooden spoon, cookie sheet, kitchen timer and instructions.” PREP TIME 15 Min COOK TIME 10 Min READY IN 25 Min SERVINGS: 18 cookies INGREDIENTS: 1/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 3/4 cup...

Dec 4th

“Exhilarating”

– Greg Fellin

Dec 4th

Nat King Cole: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

Dec 3rd

Tony Bennett: My Favorite Things

Dec 2nd

Tchaikovsky: Nutcracker Suite Dance Of The Sugar...

Dec 2nd

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Dec 2nd

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Christmas Fun

Boys: The tempting gifts are tantalizing;
Girls: About opening them, we are fantasizing.
Boys: The holiday foods are appetizing;
Girls: Our excitement and joy are growing and rising;
Boys: Our hearts and minds are harmonizing;
Girls: Jolly Christmas fun we're maximizing!
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By Joanna Fuchs: Changed by Greg Fellin

Dec 2nd