Welcome to our 2nd Annual
Holiday Spirit Guide! Inside you will find mouth watering recipes from appetizing starters to delicious main courses to scrumptious desserts. These delightful favourites are submitted by you, our readers, enjoy!
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For those in the spirit to stretch your vocal chords, we have also included some of the most beloved, classic and timeless Christmas carols, hallelujah!
Holiday Songs Holly Jolly Christmas ................. 2 Jingle Bells .................................. 3 We Wish You A Merry Christmas........................... 4 Santa Claus Is Coming To Town.......................................... 4 O Little Town Of Bethlehem ....... 5 Deck The Halls ............................. 6 I’ll Be Home For Christmas ......... 6 Good King Wenceslas ................... 7
It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year ................................... 8 Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer ........................................ 8 Silver Bells .................................. 9 Away In A Manger........................ 10 Joy To The World........................ 10 Winter Wonderland ................... 11 Do You Hear What I Hear?.......... 12 The Little Drummer Boy............. 12 We Three Kings Of Orient Are .. 12 Silent Night ................................ 12
Holiday Recipes STARTERS Baked Salmon Dressing.............. 13 Brushetta (with a new cheesy twist) .......... 14 Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Candied Pecans................... 14 Cheese Roll-ups ......................... 14 Never Enough Nachos ................ 15 Nuts & Bolts ............................... 16 Holiday Chex Mix ........................ 16 MAIN COURSES Best Baby Back Ribs (Asian) ...... 17 Easy Goumet Baked Pork Tenderloin ......................... 17 Eggs Benedict Casserole ........... 18 Heavenly Slow Cooker Chicken 19 Pork Chop Dinner ....................... 19 DESSERTS Baked Cinnamon French Toast .. 20 Mint Chocolate Chip Crème Brulee .............................. 21 Chocolate Cinnamon Dessert .... 22 Coffee ‘n Cream Angel Cake ...... 22
DESSERTS CONT. Sun Village short-run Shortbread Cookies ................... 23 Christmas Party Cookies ........... 24 Cranberry Loaf .......................... 24 Diabetic Brownies....................... 25 Easy No-Bake Pineapple Cheesecake .................................. 25 Eatmore Bars .............................. 26 Frozen Yogurt Cookie Dessert.. 26 Gingerbread Pumpkin Trifle ..... 26 Great Pumpkin Dessert .............. 27 Lemon Berry Trifle .................... 27 Lemon Pudding Cake ................... 28 Raspberry Pecan Tart With Sour Cream Glaze ............. 28 Orange Muffins – low sugar ..... 29 Six Layer Squares....................... 29 Triple Chocolate Triffle .......... 29 White Chocolate Mousse With Raspberry Sauce................ 30 Gum Drop Fruit Cake .................. 30
Holiday S pirit 2012 • P age 1
Holiday Songs Holly Jolly Christmas Have a holly, jolly Christmas It’s the best time of the year I don’t know if there’ll be snow But have a cup of cheer. Have a holly, jolly Christmas And when you walk down the street, Say hello to friends you know and everyone you meet.
Oh, ho the mistletoe Hung where you can see, Somebody waits for you Kiss her once for me. Have a holly, jolly Christmas And in case you didn’t hear, Oh, by golly, have a Holly, Jolly Christmas this year.
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Holiday Songs Jingle Bells Dashing thru’ the snow in a one-horse open sleigh; O’er the fields we go, laughing all the way; Bells on bobtails ring, making spirits bright; Oh, what fun it is to ride and sing a sleighing song tonight! Chorus: Jingle bells, Jingle bells, jingle all the way! Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh! Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way! Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh! A day or two ago I thought I’d take a ride, And soon Miss Fannie Bright
Was seated by my side; The horse was lean and lank, Misfortune seemed his lot; He got into a drifted bank, And we, we got up-shot. Repeat Chorus Now the ground is white; Go it while you’re young; Take the girls tonight, And sing this sleighing song. Just get a bobtailed bay, Two-forty at his speed; Hitch him to an open sleigh, and crack, you’ll take the lead. Repeat Chorus
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Holiday Songs We Wish You a Merry Christmas We wish you a Merry Christmas, We wish you a Merry Christmas, We wish you a Merry Christmas, and a happy New Year! Good tidings we bring to you and your kin; Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year! We wish you a Merry Christmas, We wish you a Merry Christmas, We wish you a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!
Glad tidings we bring to you and your kin; Glad tidings for Christmas And a Happy New Year! Please bring us some figgy pudding Please bring us some figgy pudding, Please bring us some figgy pudding, Please bring it right here!
Refrain: We won’t go until we get some, We won’t go until we get some, We won’t go until we get some, Please bring it right here! Refrain: We wish you a Merry Christmas, We wish you a Merry Christmas, We wish you a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!
Santa Claus is Coming to Town I’m telling you why; Santa Claus is comin’ to town. He’s making a list and checking it twice, Gonna find out who’s naughty and nice, Santa Claus is comin’ to town. He sees you when you’re sleeping, He know when you’re awake, He knows when you’ve been bad or good So be good for goodness sake! Oh! You better watch out, You better not cry, Better not pout, I’m telling you why; Santa Claus is comin’ to town.
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Ho l iday S pirit 2012 • P age 4
Holiday Songs O Little Town of Bethlehem O little town of Bethlehem How still we see thee lie! Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by Yet in thy dark streets shineth The everlasting Light The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee tonight. O morning stars, together Proclaim the holy birth, And praises sing to God the King And peace to men on earth; For Christ is born of Mary; And gathered all above, While mortals sleep, the angels keep
Their watch of wondering love How silently, how silently, The wondrous gift is given! So God imparts on human hearts The blessings of His heaven. No ear may hear his coming; But in this world of sin, Where meek souls will receive him, still The dear Christ enters in. O Holy Child in Bethlehem Descend to us, we pray; Cast out our sin, and enter in Be born in us today. We hear the Christmas angels The great glad tidings tell; O come to us, abide with us, Our Lord Emmanuel.
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Ho l id a y S pirit 2012 • P age 5
Holiday Songs Deck the Halls Deck the halls with boughs of holly, Fa la la la la, la la la la ‘Tis the season to be jolly, Fa la la la la, la la la la
Follow me in merry measure, Fa la la la la, la la la la While I tell of Yuletide treasure, Fa la la la la, la la la la
Don we now our gay apparel, Fa la la la la, la la la la Troll the ancient Yuletide carol, Fa la la la la, la la la la
Fast away the old year passes, Fa la la la la, la la la la Hail the new ye lads and lasses, Fa la la la la, la la la la
See the blazing Yule before us, Fa la la la la, la la la la Strike the harp and join the chorus, Fa la la la la, la la la la
Sing we joyous all together, Fa la la la la, la la la la Heedless of the wind and weather Fa la la la la, la la la la
I’ll Be Home For Christmas And mistletoe And presents ‘neath the tree
I’ll be home for Christmas You can count on me Please have snow
Christmas Eve will find me Where the love light gleams I’ll be home for Christmas If only in my dreams Christmas Eve will find me Where the love light gleams I’ll be home for Christmas If only in my dreams If only in my dreams
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Ho l iday S pirit 2012 • P age 6
Holiday Songs Good King Wenceslas Good King Wenceslas looked out, On the Feast of Stephen, When the snow lay round about, Deep, and crisp and even; Brightly shone the moon that night, Though the frost was cruel, When a poor man came in sight, Gathering winter fuel. ‘Hither, page, and stand by me, If thou know’st it, telling, Yonder peasant, who is he? Where and what his dwelling?’ ‘Sire, he lives a good league hence, Underneath the mountain, Right against the forest fence, By Saint Agnes’ fountain.’ ‘Bring me flesh, and bring me wine, Bring me pine-logs hither: Thou and I will see him dine, When we bear them thither.’
Page and monarch, forth they went, Forth they went together; Through the rude wind’s wild lament And the bitter weather. ‘Sire, the night is darker now, And the wind blows stronger; Fails my heart, I know not how; I can go no longer.’ ‘Mark my footsteps, good my page; Tread thou in them boldly; Thou shalt find the winter’s rage Freeze thy blood less coldly.’ In his master’s steps he trod, Where the snow lay dinted; Heat was in the very sod Which the saint had printed. Therefore, Christian men, be sure, Wealth or rank possessing, Ye who now will bless the poor, Shall yourselves find blessing.
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Holiday Songs It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year With the kids jingle belling And everyone telling you “Be of good cheer” It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year It’s the hap -happiest season of all With those holiday greetings and gay happy meetings When friends come to call It’s the hap - happiest season of all There’ll be parties for hosting Marshmallows for toasting And caroling out in the snow There’ll be scary ghost stories And tales of the glories of Christmases long, long ago It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
There’ll be much mistletoeing And hearts will be glowing When loved ones are near It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year There’ll be parties for hosting Marshmallows for toasting And caroling out in the snow There’ll be scary ghost stories And tales of the glories of Christmases long, long ago It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year There’ll be much mistletoeing And hearts will be glowing When loved ones are near It’s the Most Wonderful Time It’s the Most Wonderful Time It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer You know Dasher, and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen, Comet and Cupid, Donner and Blitzen, But do you recall The most famous reindeer of all...
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Rudolph, the Red-nosed Reindeer, Had a very shiny nose, And if you ever saw it, You would even say it glows! All of the other reindeer Used to laugh and call him names; They never let poor Rudolph Join in any reindeer games. Then one foggy Christmas eve, Santa came to say; Rudolph, with your nose so bright, Won’t you guide my sleigh tonight? Then how the Reindeer loved him As they shouted out with glee Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer, You’ll go down in history!
Ho l iday S pirit 2012 • P age 8
Holiday Songs Silver Bells City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, dressed in holiday style, in the air there’s a feeling of Christmas. Children laughing, people passing, Meeting smile after smile, And on every street corner you hear; Silver bells, silver bells, It’s Christmas-time in the city, Ring-a-ling, hear them ring, Soon it will be Christmas day. Strings of street lights, even stop lights, Blink in bright red and green, As the shoppers rush home with their treasures,
Hear the snow crunch, see the kids bunch, This is Santa’s big scene, And above all this bustle you’ll hear; Silver bells, silver bells, It’s Christmas-time in the city, Ring-la-ling, hear them ring, Soon it will be Christmas Day.
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Holiday Songs Joy to the World
Away in a Manger
Joy to the World! The Lord has come Let earth receive her King Let every heart prepare him room And Heav’n and nature sing, And Heav’n and nature sing, And Heav’n and Heav’n and nature sing,
Away in a manger, No crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus Laid down His sweet head, The star in the bright sky Looked down where He lay, The little Lord Jesus Asleep on the hay.
Joy to the world! The Saviour reigns! Let men their songs emply; While fields and floods, rocks, hill, and plains, Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat, repeat the sounding joy, He rules the world with truth and grace And makes the nations prove The glories of his righteousness, And wonders of His love, And wonders of His love, And wonders of His love, And wonders of His love,
till morning is nigh. Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever and love me, I pray! Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care, And take us to heaven, to live with Thee there.
The cattle are lowing, the poor Baby awakes, But little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes. I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky, And stay by my cradle
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Holiday Songs WInter Wonderland Sleigh bells ring, are you listening, In the lane, snow is glistening, A beautiful sight, We’re happy tonight. Walking in a winter wonderland.
Later on, we’ll conspire, As we dream by the fire To face unafraid, The plans that we’ve made, Walking in a winter wonderland.
Gone away is the bluebird, Here to stay is a new bird He sings a love song, As we go along, Walking in a winter wonderland.
In the meadow we can build a snowman, And pretend that he’s a circus clown We’ll have lots of fun with mister snowman, Until the other kiddies knock him down.
In the meadow we can build a snowman, Then pretend that he is Parson Brown
When it snows, ain’t is thrilling, Though your nose gets a chilling We’ll frolic and play, the Eskimo way, Walking in a winder wonderland
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Walking in a winter wonderland Walking in a winter wonderland
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Holiday Songs Do You Hear What I Hear Said the night wind to the little lamb Do you see what I see? Way up in the sky, little lamb Do you see what I see? A star, a star, dancing in the night with a tail as big as a kite, with a tail as big as a kite.
Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king Do you know what I know? In your palace warm, mighty king Do you know what I know? A child, a child, shivers in the cold Let us bring him silver and gold Let us bring him silver and gold.
Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy Do you hear what I hear? Ringing through the sky, shepherd boy Do you hear what I hear? A song, a song, high above the tree with a voice as big as the sea, with a voice as big as the sea.
Said the king to the people everywhere Listen to what I say Pray for peace, people everywhere. Listen to what I say. The child, the child, sleeping in the night He will bring us goodness and light, He will bring us goodness and light.
The Little Drummer Boy Come they told me Pa rum pum pum pum
So to honor Him Pa rum pum pum pum
Shall I play for you Pa rum pum pum pum
A new born King to see Pa rum pum pum pum
I am a poor boy too Pa rum pum pum pum
On my drum Mary nodded Pa rum pum pum pum
Our finest gifts we bring Pa rum pum pum pum
I have no gift to bring Pa rum pum pum pum
The Ox and lamb kept time Pa rum pum pum pum
To lay before the King Pa rum pum pum pum rum pum pum pum rum pum pum pum
That’s fit to give a King Pa rum pum pum pum rum pum pum pum rum pum pum pum
I played my drum for him Pa rum pum pum pum
I played my best for him Pa rum pum pum pum rum pum pum pum rum pum pum pum Then He smiled at me Pa rum pum pum pum Me and my drum
We Three Kings of Orient Are
Silent Night
We three kings of Orient are, bearing gifts we traverse afar, Field and fountain, moor and mountain, Following yonder Star.
Silent night, holy night, All is calm, all is bright. Round yon virgin mother and child, Holy infant, so tender and mild. Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace.
Frankincense to offer have I Incense owns a Deity nigh; Prayer and praising, all men raising, Worship Him, God on High. Chorus
Chorus: O, star of wonder, star of night, Star with royal beauty bright, Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to thy perfect light. Born a babe on Bethlehem’s plain; Gold we bring to crown Him again; King forever, ceasing never, Over us all to reign. Chorus
Myrrh is mine; it’s bitter perfume Breathes a life of gathering gloom; Sorrow, sighing, bleeding, dying, Seal’d in the stone-cold tomb. Chorus Glorious now behold Him arise, King and God and sacrifice, Heavens sings, “Hallelujah!” “Hallelujah!” Earth replies. Chorus Ho l iday S pirit 2012 • P age 12
Silent night, holy night, Shepherds quake, at the sight. Glories stream from heaven afar, Heavenly hosts sing Hallelujah.
Christ the Saviour is born, Christ the Saviour is born. Silent night, holy night, Son of God, loves pure light. Radiant beams from thy holy face, With the dawn of redeeming grace. Jesus, Lord, at thy birth, Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.
Holiday Recipes
Starters Baked Salmon Dressing 3 cups soft bread crumbs 4 Tbsp. Butter 1 small onion, minced ¼ tsp. Salt 1/8 tsp. Pepper ½ tsp. Thyme ½ tsp. Rosemary 1 Tbsp. Malt vinegar 1 cup chopped raw celery 2 Tbsp. Grated cheese or Cheese Whiz
Melt butter in a saucepan, add onion, saute over low heat until lightly done. Remove from heat, add salt & pepper, seasonings & blend well. Place bread crumbs in mixing bowl, add the blended seasonings, vinegar, celery, cheese & mix well. Stuff the fish and secure with string. Place on greased pan & wrap in foil. Bake at 450-500 for (10 minutes per lb). Joyce Walker
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Holiday Recipes Starters Brushetta (with a new cheesy twist) ½ cup mayonnaise 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese 2 medium fresh tomatoes (seeded and finely diced) ½ cup ripe pitted olives ¼ cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese (or 2 tbsp. Dry) 1 tsp.oregano ½ tsp. pepper ¼ tsp. sweet basil 1 fresh baguette (2 ½ “round 24-27” long) 1/3 cup softened butter
Mix 9 first ingredients in a small bowl. Cut baguette into 1” slices. Butter each slice on one side. Arrange buttered side up on an ungreased baking sheet. Divide tomato mixture among slices and spread. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes until hot and cheese is melted. Makes 24-27 appetizers. Bernice Horsman
Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Candied Pecans 3 lbs. Brussel Sprouts 4 Tbsp. Olive oil few good pinches of Kosher salt medium pinch of chilli flakes
2 Tbsp. Vegetable oil 2 cups pecans (whole) Heat brown sugar and oil in large non-stick skillet over medium heat, stirring every so ofter, until sugar melts and mixture bubbles, about 3 minutes. The oil and sugar will separate, don’t worry about it. Mix in pecans and stir until nuts are toasted and evenly coated with syrup, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn nuts onto prepared parchment paper and separate using 2 forks. Cool completely. Nuts can be prepared in advance up to several weeks and stored in an air tight container.
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Starters Never Enough Nachos 1 can cheddar cheese soup 1 red or green pepper, chopped dash of tabasco sauce 1 bag of tortilla chips (200g) 2 green onions ½ cup sour cream In a bowl, combine soup, peppers & tabasco sauce. Cover, microwave on high for 3-4 minutes, until heated through and peppers are slightly softened. Arrange tortillas on a large platter. Pour soup mixture over tortillas, sprinkle with green onions. Serve with sour cream. Joyce Walker
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3 cups of white wafer chocolates 1 Tbsp. of oil 1 box of Crispix and Bugles 1 bag of cranberries and pretzels 1 package of slivered almonds Directions: melt chocolate with oil slowly over a low heat. Pour over top of dry ingredients and let cool on cookie sheet
Pour oil & spice mixture over cereal. Put in oven at 250ºF for 2 hours. Stir every ½ hour from the bottom up. Kick it up a notch, add 1 Tbsp. (or less) Cayenne Pepper.
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Place the ribs bone side down in a large roasting pan. Combine garlic, seasoning salt, & pepper, and sprinkle over the ribs. Top with sliced onion, cover tightly and bake at 350°F for 2 ½ hours. In a bowl combine the remaining ingredients. Drain fat from pan, discard the sliced onion. Brush ribs with half of the sauce. Cover and bake 30 min. longer or until the ribs are tender. Serve with remaining sauce. Yield: 4 servings. Joyce Walker
Easy Goumet Baked Pork Tenderloin 6 pork tenderloin steaks, cut 1-inch thick ½ cup flour ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons butter or oil 1 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 (1pound) can of applesauce ½ cup Sauterne wine, or any sweet wine ½ cup soy sauce
Flatten tenderloins slightly with cleaver, rub both sides with flour seasoned with salt and pepper. Brown in butter; transfer to oven-serving dish. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of fat. Brown onion and garlic slighly. Stir in ginger. Mix together applesauce, wine, and soy sauce; stir in onion mixture. Simmer 1 minute; pour over pork. Bake 1 hour in preheated 350°F oven. Yield: 6 servings Elvena Slump
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Holiday Recipes
Main Courses Eggs Benedict Casserole ¾ lbs Canadian bacon, chopped 6 english muffins, split and cut into 1” pieces 8 eggs 2 cups 2% milk 1 tsp onion powder ¼ tsp paprika 4 egg yolks ½ cup heavy whipping cream 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp dried mustard ½ cup butter, melted Place ½ of the bacon in a greased 9”x13” baking dish, top with english muffin pieces and remaining bacon. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, and
onion powder, pour over top of the bread and bacon. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from fridge 30 min before baking. Sprinkle with paprika, cover and bake at 375°F for 35 min. Uncover and bake for 10-15 min. longer, or until inserted toothpick comes out clean. In a double boiler (simmering over water) constantly whisk the egg yolks, cream, lemon juice, and mustard powder until it reaches 160°F or thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Reduce to low, slowly drizzle in warm melted butter, whisking constantly. Serve immediately. Joyce Walker
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Main Courses Heavenly Slow Cooker Chicken 1 chicken, cut into serving pieces 2 Tbsp. each Canola oil and butter 1 lb. baby red potatoes, halved 4 carrots, sliced 1 cup frozen pearl onions 1 can of sliced mushrooms, drained ¼ cup dry white wine ¾ cup chicken broth 1 jar (15oz.) garlic Alfredo sauce 2 Tbsp. each of minced parsley & basil In skillet over high heat, cook chicken in oil and butter for 10 minutes. In slow cooker, combine chicken and remaining ingredients. Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours.
4 pork chops 3 potatoes, sliced 1 onion, sliced 2 cups creamed corn 1 cup peas, thawed 1 lrg. carrot, sliced thin or shredded 1 tbsp butter Grease large glass 9”x13” baking dish. Place pork chops in bottom. Cover with layer of potatoes and onions. Pour creamed corn over chops and vegetables, cover with lid or foil and bake at 350°F for 1 hour. Remove from oven and add peas & carrots on top of creamed corn, add a dollop of butter on top and return to oven for 15 min. Faye Willford
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Desserts Baked Cinnamon French Toast 3 eggs ½ cup skim milk ¼ cup maple syrup 2 tbsp. (melted) soft margarine 1 tsp. Vanilla extract 1 tsp. Ground cinnamon 6 slices whole grain bread ½ cup raspberries or blueberries (optional) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Lay bread in dish. In a bowl, beat eggs with milk, syrup, margarine, vanilla & cinnamon. Pour egg mixture over bread. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until firm to the touch. Serve hot and add fruit if desired. Joyce Walker
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Holiday Recipes
Desserts Mint Chocolate Chip Crème Brulee 1 – liter 35% Cream 16 Egg Yolks 230ml White Sugar Teaspoon Vanilla Extract 2 ounces White Crème De Menthe 1 cup Chocolate Chips Stir together cream, vanilla and crème de menthe in small sauce pan. Scald over low heat. While cream is scalding separate egg yolks and whisk together with sugar. Once cream is scalded slowly ladle it one ladles at a time into the yolk/sugar mix all the while whisking slowly until all is combined.
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Place chocolate chips in bottom of 6 ounce ceramic baking dishes. Pour cream mixture into dishes until ¾ full. Place dishes in shallow roasting pan and fill the pan with hot water until ¾ of the ceramic dishes are covered. Bake at 350F for 55 minutes or until the centre of the brulee is not jiggly. Let cool then remove from water bath. Set in fridge over night. May be stored 4-5 days in fridge. Ryan Lauzon is a Red Seal Chef who is a graduate of Pen Hi and works at The Black Iron Grill
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Desserts Chocolate Cinnamon Dessert 1 chocolate cake mix, not mixed 1 19oz. can apple pie filling 3 eggs ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts ½ cup sugar 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 large tub of Cool Whip
Mix cake mix, pie filling and eggs. Put butter in a greased 9x13 pan. Mix pecans, sugar and cinnamon, sprinkle on top of batter. Bake at 350ºF for 20-30 minutes. Cool. Top with Cool Whip, sprinkle with cinnamon. Refrigerate for 24 hours before serving. Joyce Walker
Coffee ‘n Cream Angel Cake Make one Angel Food Cake mix as directed on package. 2 Tbsp. instant coffee powder ½ tsp. Almond extract Topping for Cake: 2 cups whipping cream ¼ cup sifted icing sugar 1 Tbsp. instant coffee powder ½ tsp. Almond extract Sugared Almond Garnish: 1 ½ cup sliced almonds 1/3 cup granulated sugar 2 Tbsp. water
Prepare cake mix as directed adding coffee powder and almond extract to the batter. Bake as directed in Angel food cake pan. Let cool. Topping: Combine all topping ingredients in mixing bowl, beat until stiff peaks form. Spread on top and sides of cooled cake. Garnish: Mix all ingredients together well. Spread on cookie sheet with sides that has been greased so nuts will not stick. Bake at 350ºF for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden. Remove from oven and stir almonds to loosen, cool completely. Break into clusters and press on top and sides of whip cream covered cake. Chill until time to serve. Faye Willford
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Desserts Sun Village short-run Shortbread Cookies This recipe makes a smaller batch of Christmas shortbread cookies and is ideal for those who want some traditional Christmas shortbread but who don’t need enough for a small army. 3/4 cup flour, sifted 1/4 cup superfine sugar Pinch of salt 1/2 cup room temperature unsalted butter Preheat your oven to 350ºF. Combine the flour, sugar and salt in a mixing bowl. Work in the butter with a fork or pastry cutter until the dough has the consistency of short crust. Pulsing in a food processor will work also. Sprinkle a board or your counter top lightly with flour. Turn the dough onto the board and knead
until it’s smooth. Refrigerate the dough for a couple of hours or overnight. You should have approximately 8 ounces of dough. Divide the dough into four equal portions for large cookies or eight equal portions for small cookies. Shape each portion into rounds. For consistency you might want to pull out your kitchen scales. Place each round on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and flatten them with the bottom of a glass to about 1/4 inch thickness. Prick with a fork. Bake at 350ºF. for 20 to 30 minutes, until the cookies begin to brown slightly. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet. Courtesy of Sun Village Retirement Residence
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Holiday Recipes Desserts Christmas Party Cookies 3 eggs 1 ¼ cup brown sugar 1 cup white sugar ¼ lb. Margarine ½ tsp. Vanilla 2 tsp. Baking soda 1 ½ cup peanut butter 2 cups Rice Krispies
2 ½ cups oatmeal ¼ lb. Chocolate chips ¼ lb. Red & green M & M’s Form balls & drop from spoon. Bake at 350ºF for about 20 minutes Verna Boyd
Cranberry Loaf 2 cups white flour 1 cup white sugar 1 ½ tsp. Baking powder (mix with flour) ½ tsp. Salt ½ tsp. Baking soda (mix with flour) ¼ cup margarine or oil 1 egg, beaten ¾ cup orange juice 1 Tbsp. grated orange rind
1 ½ cup cranberries 1 ½ cup green glazed cherries Mix oil, beaten egg and orange rind with sugar. Add orange juice and half flour. Put rest of flour on fruit and mix into batter. Place in greased loaf pan. Bake at 325ºF for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until done. Verna Boyd
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Desserts Diabetic Brownies
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6 Tbsp. soft margarine or butter ½ cup unsweetened apple juice 2 eggs 1 tsp. Vanilla ¾ cup flour ½ cup chocolate chips 1 cup Equal or Splenda 6 Tbsp. cocoa, unsweetened 1 tsp. Baking powder ¼ tsp. Salt ½ cup walnuts (optional)
Base: 3 cups graham wafer crumbs ½ cup melted butter Mix and press into 9”x13” pan. Save ¼ cup crumbs for the top. Bake 10 min at 400°F. Cool completely.
Beat butter, apple sauce, eggs and vanilla until blended. Stir in combined flour, chocolate chips, cocoa, baking powder, salt & nuts. Spread batter in 8 inch pan lined with foil. Bake at 350ºF for 20 minutes until top springs back. Verna Boyd
Topping: 1pkg of 4 serving size lemon jello, dissolved into ¼ cup boiling water, add enough pineapple juice from can to make ½ cup of liquid. Let cool. 1 8oz. Pkg. softened cream cheese
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1 cup honey 1 cup peanut butter 1 ½ cup chocolate chips
12 Oreo Cookies (crushed) 4 cups frozen vanilla yogurt or ice cream (softened) 1/3 cup Hershey’s chocolate syrup ¼ cup peanuts 1 8 oz. Container of Cool Whip
Bring to a boil. Add 1 tsp. Vanilla 3 cups Rice Krispies 1 cup peanuts
Set aside 1 tbsp. of cookie crumbs. Coat an 11x7x2” baking pan with Pam cooking spray & put in crumbs evenly & freeze 20 minutes. Carefully spread softened yogurt or ice cream over crumbs. Drizzle chocolate sauce over yogurt & sprinkle with peanuts. Spread Cool Whip on top & sprinkle reserved crumbs on top. Cover and freeze 4 hours. Remove from freezer 15 minutes before serving.
Mix altogether. Put wax paper in loaf pans and press mixture. Cool. Slice. Keep in fridge or freezer.
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Gingerbread Pumpkin Trifle ½ cup shortening 1/3 cup sugar 1 cup molasses 1 egg 2 1/3 cups flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp ground ginger and cinnamon ¾ tsp salt ¾ cup hot water Filling/topping: 2 cups cold milk, 1 pkg. vanilla instant pudding, 1 can (15 oz) solid pack pumpkin, ½ cup brown sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, ½ tsp ground cinnamon, 2 cups heavy whipping cream, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 tsp rum extract. In a lrg. bowl, cream shortening & sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses and egg. Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, & salt, add to
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creamed mixture alternate with hot water, beating well after each addition. Pour into a greased 9”x13” pan, bake at 350°F for 25-30 min. Cool on wire racks, cut gingerbread into 1/2” to 1” cubes and set aside. In a lrg. Bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 min, let stand for 2 min. until soft set. Combine the pumpkin, brown sugar, vanilla & cinnamon, stir into the pudding. In another bowl beat cream until thickened, add sugar & rum extract, beat until stiff peaks form. Set aside ¼ cup gingerbread cubes. Then, in a 4 qt. trifle bowl, layer 1/3 gingerbread cubes, top with 1/3 of the pumpkin mixture & whipped cream. Repeat layers twice. Crumble reserved gingerbread and sprinkle over top, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
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Ho l iday S pirit 2012 • P age 26
Holiday Recipes
Desserts Great Pumpkin Dessert 1 can (15 oz.) solid pack pumpkin 1 can (12 oz.) evaporated milk 3 eggs 1 cup sugar 4 tsp. Pumpkin pie spice 1 pkg. (18 ¼ oz.) yellow cake mix ¾ cup butter, melted 1 ½ cups chopped walnuts vanilla ice cream or whipped topping
In a large bowl, beat pumpkin, milk, eggs, sugar & pumpkin pie spice until smooth. Transfer to a greased 9x13 baking pan, sprinkle with dry cake mix & drizzle with melted butter. Top with walnuts. Bake at 350ºF for 1 hour or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream. Yield 12-16 servings. Joyce Walker
Lemon Berry Trifle 1 can sweetened condensed milk 8oz. Lemon yogurt 1/3 cup lemon juice 2 tsp. Lemon zest 1 8oz. Carton of Cool Whip, thawed 1 prepared Angel Food cake, cubed 1 cup fresh sliced strawberries 1 cup fresh blueberries 1 cup fresh raspberries 2 Tbsp. slivered almonds
In a large bowl combine first four ingredients. Fold in 2 cups of Cool Whip. In large trifle bowl, layer 1/3 cake cubes, 1/3 lemon mixture, all of the strawberries, repeat cake & lemon and all of the blueberries, repeat cake & lemon mixture and top with all of the raspberries. Spread remaining topping over raspberries, sprinkle with almonds. Cover and refrigerate 6-8 hours. Faye Wilford
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Holiday Recipes
Desserts Raspberry Pecan Tart With Sour Cream Glaze Flaky Lemon Pastry Crust: 1 cup flour ½ tsp. Baking powder ¼ cup sugar ½ cup butter 1 egg 1 Tbsp. Grated lemon peel
Glaze: 1 Tbsp. Sour cream 1 tsp. Vanilla 2/3 cup icing sugar
Filling: 1 cup raspberry jam ½ cup finely chopped pecans ½ cup butter ¾ cup sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp. Vanilla 1 Tbsp. Grated lemon peel 1 cup finely chopped pecans
To Make Crust: Mix together flour, baking powder and sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal. Beat in the egg and lemon peel until just blended. Do not over mix. Pat dough onto the bottom of a greased 10” spring form pan and bake at 350ºF for 25 minutes, or until top is lightly browned. Allow crust to cool.
To Make Filling: Stir together raspberry jam and pecans and spread evenly over the crust. Beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla, lemon peel and pecans until blended. Pour nut mixture over the jam. Bake at 350ºF for 40 minutes or until filling is set. Cool. To Make Glaze: Stir together sour cream, vanilla and icing sugar and drizzle over tart. Serves 8-10. Jean Mantie
Lemon Pudding Cake 1 cup white sugar ¼ cup white flour ¼ tsp. salt ¼ cup fresh lemon juice 1tbsp. Grated lemon rind 1 tbsp. Melted butter 1 cup milk 2 eggs, separated In a medium bowl, combine sugar, flour and salt. Stir in lemon juice, rind, butter and milk. Beat egg yolks until thick and pale. Add to the lemon mixture. Beat
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Holiday Recipes
Desserts Orange Muffins - low sugar Measure in mixing bowl: ¾ cup wheat germ ¾ cup brown flour 1 ½ cups white flour 2 tsp. Baking powder ½ tsp. Salt ¾ cup raisins
In blender: ½ cup oil 2 medium organges with skins, cut up 2 eggs 1 cup milk ½ cup brown sugar
1 tsp. Baking soda Measure dry ingredients, blend wet. Pour wet into dry mix. Bake at 350ºF for about 20 minutes. Verna Boyd
Triple Chocolate Triffle Make devils food chocolate cake mix as directed on box. Cool 10 min, remove from pan and cool completely. Cut into bite size pieces and set aside. Filling: 1 pkg. milk chocolate mousse mix 2 cups whipping cream 2 envelopes of “Whip It” 2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp vanilla ¼ cup Kahlua (optional) 4 crushed Skor bars Prepare mousse as directed on package. In a separate bowl beat cream, vanilla, sugar, and Whip It until stiff peaks form. Assembly: Put half of the cake cubes in large
Six Layer Squares ½ cup butter or hard margarine 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 cup butterscotch chips 1 cup flaked coconut 11 oz. Sweetened condensed milk Melt butter in 9x13” pan over low heat. Sprinkle next 4 ingredients over butter in order given. Heat condensed milk on low in small saucepan until just warm. Pour evenly over top. Bake in 350ºF oven for about 30 minutes. Cool. Cuts into 54 squares. Al & Theresa Mullins - Country RV
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triffe bowl, or large glass. Drizzle with ½ of Kahlua (if using). Spread half of the mousse mixture, then half of the whipped cream on top. Sprinkle half of the Skor bits over cream. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients, ending with the whipped cream and remaining Skor bits. Decorate with chocolate curls if desired.
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Holiday Recipes
Desserts White Chocolate Mousse With Raspberry Sauce Mousse 6 oz. White chocolate (bulk is best) ½ cup milk, warmed 1pkg. Gelatine (1 Tbsp.) 1 tsp. Vanilla 2 egg whites 1 cup whipping cream 1 tsp. Lemon juice Raspberry Sauce 15 oz. Pkg frozen raspberries with juice juice of ½ lemon ½ cup sugar 2 tsp. Cornstarch ¼ cup Framboesia, Kirsch or Grand Marnier
To Make Mousse: Melt chocolate with ¼ cup of the milk (in double boiler or at low heat in microwave). Stir until smooth and set aside. Add gelatine to remaining ¼ cup of warmed milk and stir until dissolved. Add gelatine mixture and vanilla to chocolate and mix until smooth. Cool to room temperature. Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into chocolate mixture a little at a time. Whip cream until stiff. Fold cream and lemon juice into chocolate mixture. Pour into your prettiest serving bowl, chill until firm, at least 2 hours.
To Make Sauce: Combine thawed raspberries and juice with lemon juice in blender. Puree until smooth and strain to remove all seeds. Pour raspberry mixture into saucepan and add sugar. Bring to boil over medium-high heat, then simmer for 15 minutes. Dissolve cornstarch in liqueur and stir into raspberry mixture. Remove from heat and cool. Cover and refrigerate. To serve, spoon sauce onto a glass plate and top with a large spoonful of mousse. It looks beautiful and elegant, great for Christmas! Serves 4-6. Jean Mantie
Gum Drop Fruit Cake 1 lb. Baking gums 2 ¾ cups (or 1lb.) light seedless raisins ½ cup shortening (margarine) 1 cup white sugar 2 eggs (beaten) 2 cups sifted pastry flour ½ tsp. Salt 1 tsp. Cinnamon 1 tsp. Nutmeg 1 tsp. Baking powder 1 cup milk
Grease 9x5x3 loaf pan. Line bottom and sides with double thickness of oiled brown paper. Cut gums finely with scissors. Mix gumdrops and raisins. Cream shortening, sugar and eggs thoroughly. Beat well. Sift together dry ingredients. Sift about 1/3 cup dry ingredients over gumdrops and raisins. Toss lightly. Add dry ingredients alternately with milk to shortening mixture. Add gumdrops and raisins. Bake in 300ºF oven for 2 ½ hours. Cool slightly before removing from pan. Then remove paper and complete cooling on racks. Wrap in tightly covered tin for several days before use. Cut as fruitcake. Will keep for at least 3 weeks. Freezes great! Al & Theresa Mullins - Country RV
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