Holiday Recipes for 2021

Eat, Drink and be Merry HOLIDAY RECIPE BOOK

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Eat, Drink and be Merry HOLIDAY RECIPE BOOK

PUBLISHED BY

ROCK VALLEY PUBLISHING

2021

The Best Classic Zucchini Bread FROM AMANDA FINKS 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini, lightly packed, do not drain liquid 1 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/3 cup vegetable oil (or preferred cooking oil)

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. In a large bowl, add grated zucchini, sugar, brown sugar, applesauce, oil, eggs and vanilla.

Whisk until well combined. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Stir until no dry flour remains, trying not to over mix. Pour batter into loaf pan.

Bake for 50 to 54 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center of the bread should come out with moist crumbs on it. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and transfer to wire cooking rack to cool completely. Store in refrigerator. Bread is best served after it has been refrigerated for at least 12 hours.

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2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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The Best Classic Zucchini Bread FROM AMANDA FINKS 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini, lightly packed, do not drain liquid 1 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/3 cup vegetable oil (or preferred cooking oil)

Happy Holidays from

CLINTON

FOODS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. In a large bowl, add grated zucchini, sugar, brown sugar, applesauce, oil, eggs and vanilla.

Whisk until well combined. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Stir until no dry flour remains, trying not to over mix. Pour batter into loaf pan.

Bake for 50 to 54 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center of the bread should come out with moist crumbs on it. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and transfer to wire cooking rack to cool completely. Store in refrigerator. Bread is best served after it has been refrigerated for at least 12 hours.

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2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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Cherry Snowballs FROM: RUTH PFEIFFER 1 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup confectioners sugar 2 cup all purpose flour 1 jar (6 ounces) maraschino cherries without stems, drained and halved Additional sugar

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In a bowl, cream butter and sugar then gradually add flour. Shape a Tablespoon of dough around each cherry, forming a ball. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 325 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes.

Roll warm cookie in confectioners sugar.

Cool on wire racks.

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Full Retail Counter of Fresh Meats Homemade Sausage & much more

On-Site Processing to ensure Quality & Freshness

Cherry Snowballs FROM: RUTH PFEIFFER 1 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup confectioners sugar 2 cup all purpose flour 1 jar (6 ounces) maraschino cherries without stems, drained and halved Additional sugar

SORGS GIFT CARDS

We Have All Beef Box Variety Box of Beef and Pork NOW SELLING HOMEMADE FRUIT PIES!

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Try our Chicken, Beef, or Turkey Pot Pies.

In a bowl, cream butter and sugar then gradually add flour. Shape a Tablespoon of dough around each cherry, forming a ball. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 325 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes.

Roll warm cookie in confectioners sugar.

Cool on wire racks.

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CALL AHEAD: 1-262-724-5554 or 1-262-724-3364

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Candy Cane Cookies 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 egg 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract 2 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt Red food coloring 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy canes 1/2 cup sugar In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extract. Combine flour and salt, gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Divide dough in half; add 6-7 drops of food coloring to one half. Shape Tablespoonfuls of each color of dough into 4 in. ropes.

Place side by side, lightly press ends together and twist. Place on ungreased cookie sheet, curve to form canes. Bake 375 for 9-12 min. Combine crushed candy canes and sugar, immediately sprinkle over cookies.

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Candy Cane Cookies 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 egg 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract 2 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt Red food coloring 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy canes 1/2 cup sugar In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extract. Combine flour and salt, gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Divide dough in half; add 6-7 drops of food coloring to one half. Shape Tablespoonfuls of each color of dough into 4 in. ropes.

Place side by side, lightly press ends together and twist. Place on ungreased cookie sheet, curve to form canes. Bake 375 for 9-12 min. Combine crushed candy canes and sugar, immediately sprinkle over cookies.

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Caramel Heavenlies 12 whole graham crackers 2 cups miniature marshmallows 3/4 cup butter, cubed 3/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup sliced almonds 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 15x10x1-inch pan with foil, letting the foil extend over the sides.

Lightly coat foil with cooking spray. Arrange graham crackers in prepared pan, sprinkle with marshmallows.

In a sauce pan combine butter, brown sugar and cinnamon, stir over med. Heat until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved. Spoon butter mixture over marshmallows, remove from heat and add vanilla.

Sprinkle with almonds and coconut. Bake 14-16 min.

Using foil lift cookies out of pan. Cut into triangles.

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Caramel Heavenlies 12 whole graham crackers 2 cups miniature marshmallows 3/4 cup butter, cubed 3/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup sliced almonds 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Prairie View offers • Individual apartment homes • Private patios • Kitchenettes, walk-in showers • Full dining services • Housekeeping & laundry service

• Emergency call system • 24 hour a day in-house caregivers • Social and recreational programs • Access to rehabilitation services

Supporter of the Winnebago community and Winnebago High School athletics program with our new Win-Win program. Call for more info.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 15x10x1-inch pan with foil, letting the foil extend over the sides.

Lightly coat foil with cooking spray. Arrange graham crackers in prepared pan, sprinkle with marshmallows.

In a sauce pan combine butter, brown sugar and cinnamon, stir over med. Heat until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved. Spoon butter mixture over marshmallows, remove from heat and add vanilla.

Sprinkle with almonds and coconut. Bake 14-16 min.

Using foil lift cookies out of pan. Cut into triangles.

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Cream Cheese Red Velvet Cookies 1 cup unsalted butter 1/2 cup sugar 1 large egg yolk, room temperature 1 teaspoon Vanilla 1/2 teaspoon red paste food coloring 2 cups flour 2 Tablespoons baking cocoa

Filling 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup sugar 1 large egg white, room temperature 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon salt

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk, vanilla and food coloring. In another bowl mix flour and cocoa, gradually beat into creamed mixture. Roll into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on parchment paper. Press indentation in center of each.

Bake 10 minutes. For filling beat cream cheese, sugar, egg white, vanilla and salt, until blended. Fill each cookie with 1 teaspoon of filling. Bake until filling sets, about 10 to 12 minutes longer.

Crispy Christmas Trees 2 Tablespoons butter 2 cup miniature marshmallows 3 cup crisp rice cereal 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans Green decorator sugar Assorted sprinkles In a heavy sauce pan, melt butter. Stir in marshmallows, cook and stir over low heat until melted. Remove from heat and stir in cereal and pecans. Let cool, just enough to handle.

Shape into Christmas trees.

Roll in sugar, add sprinkles.

HOLIDAY RECIPES 2021

Cream Cheese Red Velvet Cookies 1 cup unsalted butter 1/2 cup sugar 1 large egg yolk, room temperature 1 teaspoon Vanilla 1/2 teaspoon red paste food coloring 2 cups flour 2 Tablespoons baking cocoa

Filling 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup sugar 1 large egg white, room temperature 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon salt

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk, vanilla and food coloring. In another bowl mix flour and cocoa, gradually beat into creamed mixture. Roll into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on parchment paper. Press indentation in center of each.

Bake 10 minutes. For filling beat cream cheese, sugar, egg white, vanilla and salt, until blended. Fill each cookie with 1 teaspoon of filling. Bake until filling sets, about 10 to 12 minutes longer.

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Crispy Christmas Trees 2 Tablespoons butter 2 cup miniature marshmallows 3 cup crisp rice cereal 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans Green decorator sugar Assorted sprinkles In a heavy sauce pan, melt butter. Stir in marshmallows, cook and stir over low heat until melted. Remove from heat and stir in cereal and pecans. Let cool, just enough to handle.

Shape into Christmas trees.

Roll in sugar, add sprinkles.

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Eggnog Cake 1 box white cake mix 1 1/3 cup water 2 Tablespoon canola oil 3 large egg whites 2 cups eggnog 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup 2% milk 1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, water, oil and egg whites on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour into a greased and floured 13x9 pan. Bake for 25 to 30 min.PMS Poke 5535holes in the cake 1 inch apart. In small bowledwardjones.com combine eggnog, sweet condensed milk and 2% milk,Member SIPC pour over cake, let stand until the liquid is absorbed.

In large bowl beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar, beat until soft peaks form. Spread over cake.

Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg.

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Eggnog Cake

1 box white cake mix 1 1/3 cup water 2 Tablespoon canola oil 3 large egg whites 2 cups eggnog 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup 2% milk 1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream White 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, water, oil and egg whites on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour into a greased and floured 13x9 pan. Bake for 25 to 30 min.PMS Poke 5535holes in the cake 1 inch apart. In small bowledwardjones.com combine eggnog, sweet condensed milk and 2% milk,Member SIPC pour over cake, let stand until the liquid is absorbed.

In large bowl beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar, beat until soft peaks form. Spread over cake.

Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg.

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Nut-Glazed Brie SUBMITTED BY: DEB VOS 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup broken walnuts or pecans 1 Tablespoon brandy or whiskey 14 ounces round Brie cheese Apple slices brushed with lemon juice In small bowl stir together brown sugar, nuts and brandy. Cover and chill for up to 1 week.

To serve: Place cheese on large round oven proof plate of 9-inch pie plate. Bake at 500 degrees for 4 to 5 minutes or until cheese is slightly softened, sprinkle sugar/nut mixture over top and bake 2 to 3 minutes or until sugar is melted and cheese is heated through, but not melted. Can arrange apple slices around cheese or serve with crackers.

Microwave directions: Put sugar/nut mixture on top of cheese. Microwave 50% power for about 2 minutes.

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Nut-Glazed Brie SUBMITTED BY: DEB VOS 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup broken walnuts or pecans 1 Tablespoon brandy or whiskey 14 ounces round Brie cheese Apple slices brushed with lemon juice In small bowl stir together brown sugar, nuts and brandy. Cover and chill for up to 1 week.

To serve: Place cheese on large round oven proof plate of 9-inch pie plate. Bake at 500 degrees for 4 to 5 minutes or until cheese is slightly softened, sprinkle sugar/nut mixture over top and bake 2 to 3 minutes or until sugar is melted and cheese is heated through, but not melted. Can arrange apple slices around cheese or serve with crackers.

Microwave directions: Put sugar/nut mixture on top of cheese. Microwave 50% power for about 2 minutes.

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Lemon Broccoli and Garlic

Mint Topped Chocolate Cookies

1 Large bunch of broccoli cut into florets 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup lemon juice 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper

1 box Devil’s Food cake mix 1/2 cup shortening 2 eggs 1 Tablespoon water Confectioners’ sugar 40 chocolate-covered Thin Mints

Place broccoli into steamer basket, place in a large sauce pan over 1 inch of water. Bring to a boil, cover and steam for 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender.

Meanwhile in a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Immediately place broccoli in ice water.

Drain and pat dry. Place in a large bowl. Pour oil mixture over broccoli toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, shortening, eggs and water. Shape into 1-inch balls, roll in confectioners’ sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Place a Thin Mint on each cookie.

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Lemon Broccoli and Garlic

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Mint Topped Chocolate Cookies

1 Large bunch of broccoli cut into florets 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup lemon juice 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper

1 box Devil’s Food cake mix 1/2 cup shortening 2 eggs 1 Tablespoon water Confectioners’ sugar 40 chocolate-covered Thin Mints

Place broccoli into steamer basket, place in a large sauce pan over 1 inch of water. Bring to a boil, cover and steam for 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender.

Meanwhile in a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Immediately place broccoli in ice water.

Drain and pat dry. Place in a large bowl. Pour oil mixture over broccoli toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, shortening, eggs and water. Shape into 1-inch balls, roll in confectioners’ sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Place a Thin Mint on each cookie.

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Roast Pork with Apples And Onions 1 boneless whole pork loin roast (2 pounds) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 T olive oil 3 large Golden Delicious apples cut into wedges 2 large onions cut into wedges 5 garlic cloves, peeled 1 Tablespoon minced fresh rosemary 1/4 teaspoon pepper

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Sprinkle roast with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown in oil on all sides. Place in a shallow roasting pan coated with cooking spray. Arrange apples, onions and garlic around roast, sprinkle with rosemary.

Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 1 to 1-1/4 hours until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees.

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Roast Pork with Apples And Onions 1 boneless whole pork loin roast (2 pounds) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 T olive oil 3 large Golden Delicious apples cut into wedges 2 large onions cut into wedges 5 garlic cloves, peeled 1 Tablespoon minced fresh rosemary 1/4 teaspoon pepper

“To All of the Wonderful People at Azura Memory Care, We would like to thank each and every one of you for taking care of our Mom with such loving kindness and compassion. We were so blessed to have her live in such an amazing home!! We appreciate everything you all do!”

Love, Mickelson Family

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Sprinkle roast with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown in oil on all sides. Place in a shallow roasting pan coated with cooking spray. Arrange apples, onions and garlic around roast, sprinkle with rosemary.

Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 1 to 1-1/4 hours until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees.

with your loved one’s short- or long-term memory care needs.

What sets Azura apart?

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Medication Management Secured Entrance and Exits Incontinence Care Behavioral Expression Management Electric Charting System On-site Beautician, Dental Care, Podiatry, Physician*, Home Health Therapies and Hospice Care • Unique MOSAIC Dreams Program!

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Upside Down Orange French Toast 1/2 cup butter, melted 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup chopped pecans 2 Tablespoons grated orange peel 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 12 slices French bread 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed 8 eggs 1 cup orange juice Place butter in a 13x9 baking dish. Combine the sugar, pecans, orange peel and cinnamon; sprinkle over butter. Arrange bread in dish and dot with cream cheese. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, orange juice. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from refrigerator, 30 minutes before baking. Bake uncovered at 325 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes, until knife inserted near the center, comes out clean.

Spiral Ham with Cranberry Glaze 1 bone-in fully cooked spiral sliced ham (8 pounds) 1 can 24 oz. whole berry cranberry sauce 1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries 1 jar (12 ounces) red currant jelly 1 cup light corn syrup 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger Place ham on rack in a shallow roasting pan, cover and bake at 325 for 2 1/2 hours. For glaze combine the remaining ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, simmer uncovered, until cranberries pop.

Uncover ham and bake for 30 minutes, basting twice with 1 1/2 cup glaze. Serve remaining glaze with ham.

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Upside Down Orange French Toast 1/2 cup butter, melted 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup chopped pecans 2 Tablespoons grated orange peel 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 12 slices French bread 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed 8 eggs 1 cup orange juice Place butter in a 13x9 baking dish. Combine the sugar, pecans, orange peel and cinnamon; sprinkle over butter. Arrange bread in dish and dot with cream cheese. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, orange juice. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from refrigerator, 30 minutes before baking. Bake uncovered at 325 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes, until knife inserted near the center, comes out clean.

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Spiral Ham with Cranberry Glaze 1 bone-in fully cooked spiral sliced ham (8 pounds) 1 can 24 oz. whole berry cranberry sauce 1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries 1 jar (12 ounces) red currant jelly 1 cup light corn syrup 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger Place ham on rack in a shallow roasting pan, cover and bake at 325 for 2 1/2 hours. For glaze combine the remaining ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, simmer uncovered, until cranberries pop.

Uncover ham and bake for 30 minutes, basting twice with 1 1/2 cup glaze. Serve remaining glaze with ham.

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Fruitcake Cookies Thanksgiving dinner made

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1/2 cup butter softened 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 large egg, room temperature 1 teaspoon Vanilla 1 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups old-fashioned oats 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut 1/2 cup chopped dates 1/2 cup each chopped red and green candied cherries 1/2 cup chopped candied pineapple Cream the butter, sugar and shortening. Add egg and vanilla, mix well. Combine flour, baking soda, salt and oats. Add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in coconut, dates, cherries and pineapple. Shape into 1-inch balls, place on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 325 degrees for 15 minutes. Cool on wire rack.

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Fruitcake Cookies Thanksgiving dinner made

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Whole Turkey Dinner (serves 10-12) $169.99 White Meat Turkey Dinner (serves 10-12) $169.99 Turkey Breast Dinner for 4 $64.99 Glazed Ham Dinner for 4 $54.99

(all include mashed potatoes and gravy, sage dressing, green bean casserole, buttered corn, cranberry relish, dinner rolls and pie) ••• Extra sides available ••• Deli is closed Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, Nov. 25.

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1/2 cup butter softened 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 large egg, room temperature 1 teaspoon Vanilla 1 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups old-fashioned oats 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut 1/2 cup chopped dates 1/2 cup each chopped red and green candied cherries 1/2 cup chopped candied pineapple Cream the butter, sugar and shortening. Add egg and vanilla, mix well. Combine flour, baking soda, salt and oats. Add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in coconut, dates, cherries and pineapple. Shape into 1-inch balls, place on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 325 degrees for 15 minutes. Cool on wire rack.

Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce 8 cups cubed, day-old bread 9 eggs 2 1/4 cups milk 1 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup butter, melted 3 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Caramel Sauce 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup water 2 Tablespoons lemon juice 2 Tablespoons butter 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Place bread cubes in a greased 13x9 baking dish.

In large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, cream, sugar, butter, vanilla and cinnamon. Pour evenly over bread.

Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes.

Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting. Meanwhile in a small sauce pan bring the sugar, water and lemon juice to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, cook until sugar is dissolved and mixture turns a golden amber color. Stir in butter until melted. Add cream. Remove from heat. Serve with bread pudding.

Chocolate Truffle Cookies 4 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips divided 1/3 cup butter or margarine 1 cup sugar 3 eggs 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1/2 cup flour 2 Tablespoons baking cocoa 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt Confectioners’ sugar In a microwave or double boiler, melt unsweetened chocolate, 1 cup of chocolate chips and butter; cool for 10 minutes. In a mixing bowl, beat sugar and eggs for 2 minutes. Beat in vanilla and chocolate mixture.

Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; beat in chocolate mixture, stirring in remaining chocolate chips. Cover and chill for at least 3 hours. Remove about 1 cup of dough. With floured hands, roll into 1-inch balls. Place on ungreased baking sheet.

Bake at 350 degrees 10 to 12 minutes. Repeat with remaining dough. Dust with confectioners’ sugar.

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Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce 8 cups cubed, day-old bread 9 eggs 2 1/4 cups milk 1 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup butter, melted 3 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Caramel Sauce 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup water 2 Tablespoons lemon juice 2 Tablespoons butter 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Place bread cubes in a greased 13x9 baking dish.

In large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, cream, sugar, butter, vanilla and cinnamon. Pour evenly over bread.

Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes.

Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting. Meanwhile in a small sauce pan bring the sugar, water and lemon juice to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, cook until sugar is dissolved and mixture turns a golden amber color. Stir in butter until melted. Add cream. Remove from heat. Serve with bread pudding.

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Chocolate Truffle Cookies 4 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips divided 1/3 cup butter or margarine 1 cup sugar 3 eggs 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1/2 cup flour 2 Tablespoons baking cocoa 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt Confectioners’ sugar In a microwave or double boiler, melt unsweetened chocolate, 1 cup of chocolate chips and butter; cool for 10 minutes. In a mixing bowl, beat sugar and eggs for 2 minutes. Beat in vanilla and chocolate mixture.

Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; beat in chocolate mixture, stirring in remaining chocolate chips. Cover and chill for at least 3 hours. Remove about 1 cup of dough. With floured hands, roll into 1-inch balls. Place on ungreased baking sheet.

Bake at 350 degrees 10 to 12 minutes. Repeat with remaining dough. Dust with confectioners’ sugar.

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