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Whip Up Aunt Ina’s Swedish Meatballs for the Holidays

BY DONNA ERICKSON

Classic Desserts That Combine Christmases Past and Present

FAMILY FEATURES

If holiday gatherings have started to feel more overwhelming than celebratory, it’s time to go back to the basics with seasonal desserts that are easy yet elegant.

Wow your crowd this year with a mouthwatering Hummingbird Cake or Coconut Cake that call to mind holidays past without requiring hours spent in the kitchen (like grandma used to do). Or for a classic take on an old favorite, these Christmas Cinnamon Cookies can even let the kiddos get involved – just make the dough then have your little helpers use their favorite cookie cutters to make festive shapes before the oven does the rest of the work.

Find these recipes and more from “Cookin’ Savvy” at Culinary.net.

Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy” spice cake mix

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Grease two 8-inch cake pans with butter. Pour half the mixture into each pan then bake 45 minutes. Cool on rack before icing.

To make frosting: In mixing bowl, mix butter, cream cheese and heavy whipping cream.

Slowly blend in powdered sugar.

Ice cake then decorate with pecans, if desired.

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AUNT INA’S SWEDISH MEATBALLS

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2 tablespoons water (optional)

1 cup banana cream Greek yogurt 3

To make frosting: In mixing bowl, mix butter, cream cheese and heavy whipping cream.

Slowly blend in powdered sugar.

1/8 teaspoon cloves

1 cup coconut Greek yogurt

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eggs and pineapple. In separate bowl, mix pecans, flour and butter then add to cake mixture.

Roll dough out and cut into shapes with cookie cutters.

Place on cookie sheet covered in parchment paper and bake 8-10 minutes. Let cool on rack Grease two 8-inch cake pans then dust with powdered sugar, with butter. Pour half the mixture into each pan and bake if desired.

45 minutes. Cool on rack before Source: Fresh Express icing.

In mixing bowl, mix cake mix, flour and sugar. Blend in yogurt, milk, butter and eggs.

cups powdered sugar

1 package pecans (optional) Heat oven to 350 F. In mixing bowl, mix spice mix and sugar. Blend in yogurt,

My great-aunt Ina had no children of her own, so we always included her at holiday gatherings where we played endless rounds of Boggle and Scrabble and did lots of eating.

She’d win the games, then happily drift into the kitchen to make her Swedish meatballs, a recipe passed on to her from her immigrant parents more than a century ago.

Now that she is no longer with us, we find ourselves reminiscing about her when we pull out her recipe for our Christmas Eve smorgasbord. As we do, I root around in the fridge for eggs, beef and pork, then Mom gathers spices from the cupboard. Without a word being spoken, we both have similar thoughts remembering Aunt Ina and others who gathered around the warm kitchen in Christmases past.

Heirloom recipes and special traditions make the holiday season bright for families everywhere. “And they help us slow down,” says Blake, an energetic 4th-grade teacher and father of four active kids under 11.

“Traditions aren’t fast-moving. They call us to put our super-busy lifestyles aside and come together to do something that matters. When we prepare Grandma Signa’s Julgrod (a Norwegian rice pudding), it gives me a warm, fuzzy feeling.

I’m passing along something from my heritage while connecting with the most important people in my life. It’s real, and that’s what counts,” he explained.

Find a pause during your family life to celebrate your unique traditions this month.

And if you are in need of a new one, I am sharing great-aunt Ina’s Swedish meatball recipe with you. We serve ours with lingonberry sauce on the side, but you might prefer topping them with your favorite gravy or even a spicy barbecue sauce! Let’s get rolling ...

Makes 48 meatballs -- 1 pound lean ground beef -- 1 pound ground pork -- 1 egg, slightly beaten -- 1/2 cup milk -- 1 cup breadcrumbs or cracker crumbs -- 1 large onion, grated -- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped -- 1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped -- 1 teaspoon ground allspice -- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt -- Pinch of pepper Here’s the fun: In a large bowl, let your child mix ingredients thoroughly for several minutes.

Shape into firm 1-inch balls. Aunt Ina dipped her fingers in a bowl of cold water to make it easy.

Arrange on two rimmed cookie sheets. Bake at 350 F for about 30 minutes until lightly browned, rotating sheets halfway through.

Alternate Method: Place in an ovenproof frying pan with melted butter. An adult should fry them on medium heat, turning occasionally for 10 minutes until lightly browned. Then bake in a 350-F oven for 10 minutes. *** Donna Erickson creates relationships and community through food and fun.

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• If you are serving hot rolls on a buffet, line the basket with aluminum foil before you line it with a towel. They lose heat less quickly that way.

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3. Mark Messier.

4. Putters.

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6. Dikembe Mutombo.

7. Women’s Professional Fastpitch (WPF).

• “I’ve loved this little trick since I saw it used at a party years ago. I serve iced tea (or punch) at most of my gettogethers, and instead of ice cubes, I freeze several pounds of cleaned, de-stemmed white grapes. They are a hit at every party.” -- M.A. in New York • Need almost-instant party snacks? Try a package of store-bought cheese tortellini. Cook according to package instructions (usually only a few minutes), toss with oil or salad dressing and stick each on a toothpick.

• “A great way to make things comfortable for guests is to print out a copy of the channel lineup for your cable service provider. You also can print out common remote control buttons or any remote-control or TV instructions for streaming movies, etc. This helps us older folks enjoy a few hours of TV time while the younger kids are out at work or school.” -- H.P. in Nebraska • At holiday parties, try this tip to avoid overeating: Keep a drink in your dominant hand. You’ll be less likely to graze on high-fat chips and other snack foods. Need a little something? Hope for a veggie platter. But whether it’s veggies or chips, grab a couple then WALK AWAY from the table before you can hit the dip.

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Q: What ever happened to Jussie Smollett since he was let out of jail after he was convicted for lying about being a victim of assault? Does he have any career left in Hollywood after this? -- U.L. A: Actor Jussie Smollett was at the peak of his career as a regular on the hit Fox series “Empire” when he said he was the victim of a hate crime. He eventually admitted that he staged the incident with his “attackers” and was subsequently charged with falsifying police reports. He was sentenced to 150 days in jail but only served six days before being released in 2023. The Illinois Supreme Court also recently ruled that he will not have to return to jail to finish his sentence, which was a possibility at one point.

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1970s comedy show features the theme song “Come On Get Happy”?

2. LITERATURE: In children’s books, what is the name of the Big Red Dog?

8. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Which month of the year has the least number of letters?

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5. SCIENCE: What percentage of air is nitrogen gas?

6. MUSIC: When did Rock the Vote, an organization that encourages young people to vote, come into being?

7. “The Partridge Family”.

6. 1990.

5. 78 percent.

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You’ll present ID. You’ll have a criminal and terrorism check done.

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• In cities like Seattle and Des Moines, the number of parking spaces per acre is about five to 20 times that of residential units.

• Spiked and studded dog collars derive from the days of the ancient Greeks, who would give their sheepdogs sharply spiked collars to protect their necks from wolves while they watched over a shepherd’s flock at night.

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• The square dance is the official state dance (or folk dance) of 24 states.

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THE BEST GIFT YOU CAN GIVE YOUR PET DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I read about a person who did not vaccinate their house cats, and after one of them got out, lost all of them to feline leukemia. I can relate to this person. I only have one cat, and I thought, for a while, that I could get away without vaccinating her. Fortunately, a friend convinced me otherwise.

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As for Bruce, he has three grown children with wife and bandmate Patti Scialfa, but none has followed in their parents’ rockstar footsteps.

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9. U.S. STATES: Which state is first alphabetically?

10. “Scarface”.

3. GEOGRAPHY: In which country would you find the 98-foot-tall Christ the Redeemer figure?

As for his career in front of the camera, this appears to be over for now. He did direct, co-write and star in a movie called “The Lost Holliday” this year with Vivica A. Fox (“Curb Your Enthusiasm”) and Jabari Redd (“The Chi”). But he has no other projects on the horizon. *** Q: When is “The Traitors” coming back, and who will be competing this time besides Tom Sandoval? -S.E. A: Season three of the American version of the whodunit reality show “The Traitors” returns to Peacock on Jan. 9, 2025. Set in an ancient castle in the Scottish Highlands, celebrity contestants compete to be the last one standing for a six-figure cash prize.

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• On Dec. 16, 1938, Adolf Hitler instituted the Mother’s Cross, a medal awarded as part of an initiative designed to encourage women of “pure” German origin to grow the Third Reich’s population. Each year between 1938 and 1944, gold medals were given to women with eight or more children, silver medals to women with six to seven, and bronze medals to women with five.

• On Dec. 17, 2010, a struggling street vendor named Mohamed Bouazizi set himself on fire outside the governor’s office in Sidi Bouzid, Tunisia. That morning, his merchandise had been confiscated by a municipal inspector, as Bouazizi was operating without a government permit. His act was considered the start of the Arab Spring, a period of pro-democracy uprisings throughout North Africa and the Middle East.

• On Dec. 18, 1972, future American president Joe Biden’s first wife, Neilia, and 13-month-old daughter, Naomi, were killed in a car accident while shopping for a Christmas tree when their car was struck by a tractor-trailer.

• On Dec. 19, 1843, Charles Dickens’ beloved classic novella “A Christmas Carol” was published in London by Chapman and Hall. The first edition sold out in just five days, and the book not only has been adapted countless times in multiple media, but it has never gone out of print.

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explained, “It is a function of having a really strong schedule that we have to refresh, and that means in order to refresh, shows have to eventually end.”

There were even alleged quotes from Selleck saying that he needs “Blue Bloods” to be renewed in order to maintain his avocado farm, which had to be untrue since his net worth is estimated to be at $45 million! *** Are you ready for “Black Panther 3” starring Denzel Washington? Washington’s currently doing Broadway in “Othello,” which he plans to make into a film. He’s also starring in “Gladiator II,” which swashbuckled into theaters on Nov. 22, and he’s just completed Spike Lee’s Apple TV+ crime thriller “High and Low,” with Jeffrey Wright. On Dec. 28, Washington turns 70, and in a recent interview, he confessed, “Especially at this point in my career, I am only interested in working with the best. ... I want to do things I haven’t done.” *** Dwayne Johnson’s riding high with “Red One,” an exceptional action/thriller Christmas movie co-starring Chris Evans, J.K. Simmons and Lucy Liu. He also has the animated film “Moana 2” coming out on Nov. 27 and the liveaction “Moana” due in July 2026. Back in 2002, he informed his agents that he wanted to be bigger than Will Smith or George Clooney. When they expressed skepticism, The Rock delivered a TKO punch and sacked them!

Hollywood

BY TONY RIZZO

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HOLLYWOOD -- In 2001, Oscar winner Renée Zellweger gave us “Bridget Jones’s Diary,” which grossed $334.2 million against a $25-million cost. Four years later, “Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason” came and grossed $265.1 million against a $50-million cost. In 2016, she made “Bridget Jones’s Baby,” which grossed $212 million against a $35-million cost, and now we’ll get “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy,” with Emma Thompson, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Isla Fisher, Gemma Jones and

Jim Broadbent, just in time for Valentine’s Day. *** Social media’s been buzzing about “Blue Bloods,” with fans inferring that it’ll be renewed for season 15. Official blurbs claim that Tom Selleck is certain CBS will come to their senses and renew it. But even as a producer and an Emmy winner for “Magnum, P.I.,” he couldn’t get the hit series past eight seasons.

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Will Estes earned $100,000, and when you’re in all 288 episodes as they were, it becomes a big payday! Add in the escalated costs of shooting in NYC, and CBS had to cancel the show!

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Your Breakfast Secret Weapon: The Make-Ahead Casserole

A HEARTY, MAKE-AHEAD BREAKFAST CASSEROLE IS THE PERFECT SOLUTION FOR BUSY MORNINGS OR SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS.

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DIVAS ON A DIME Photo credit: www.JasonCoblentz.com What if I told you there’s a breakfast so versatile, so satisfying and so easy to make ahead that it can save your busiest weekday mornings, elevate your lazy weekends and even grace your holiday table? The humble breakfast casserole is your secret weapon for starting the day right.

Picture this: It’s Christmas morning, the house is buzzing with excitement, and breakfast is already taken care of -- no stress, no mess. Or maybe it’s an ordinary Tuesday, and you’re out the door with a hot, hearty breakfast in your belly instead of a granola bar in hand. The beauty of a breakfast casserole is in its flexibility: prep one now, freeze it, and you’ll be ready to conquer the day anytime.

Make a few ahead of time, and you’ll thank yourself every time life gets busy or when you simply want a leisurely breakfast without the effort. Whether feeding a crowd or just your family, this casserole has you covered.

Easy Breakfast Casserole Yield: 8 servings | Prep Time:15 mins | Cook Time: 50-90 mins 10 large eggs 2 cups whole milk or half and half 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper About 6 slices (8 ounces) day-old bread, sliced into cubes 2 cups grated cheese, any variety (I used sharp cheddar) 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil 1/2 cup onion, diced 1/4 cup bell pepper, diced 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced 1/2 cup green onions, sliced 1 to 2 cups ham, cubed If you wish to bake this immediately: Preheat the oven to 350 F. Grease or spray a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper; set aside. Arrange the bread to cover the

bottom of the dish and sprinkle cheese evenly over the top.

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add butter or oil. Sauté the onion, bell pepper and mushrooms until softened. Stir in the green onion and ham, then spread the mixture evenly over the bread. Pour the egg mixture on top, making sure it soaks into the bread. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until the top is golden and the center springs back when touched. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

To Refrigerate: Assemble the casserole as instructed, cover tightly, and refrigerate overnight or up to one day. Bake according to the instructions above when ready to serve.

To Freeze: Prepare the casserole in your baking dish. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap, followed by aluminum foil, and freeze for up to 2--3 months. If using raw protein (meat, poultry, or seafood), cook it thoroughly before assembling the casserole.

To Bake from Frozen: For best results, thaw the casserole overnight in the refrigerator, then bake as directed. Alternatively, bake straight from frozen: remove plastic wrap, cover with foil, and bake at 350 F for 60 minutes. Remove the foil and bake an additional 30 minutes, checking that the internal temperature reaches 165 F. Recipe Variations: • Swap the ham for cooked breakfast sausage, crumbled bacon or even diced turkey for a different protein twist.

• Add variety with veggies like chopped spinach, kale or diced zucchini for a nutrient boost. Swap the bell pepper for roasted red peppers or sun-dried tomatoes for a bolder flavor.

• Prefer a spicier kick? Use pepper jack cheese and stir in a small can of diced green chiles.

• For a meatless option, leave out the protein and load up on your favorite vegetables--mushrooms, broccoli, or asparagus are all great choices.

With endless possibilities, this breakfast casserole is your go-to recipe for any occasion. *** Lifestyle expert Patti Diamond is the penny-pinching, party-planning, recipe developer and content creator of the website Divas On A Dime -- Where Frugal, Meets Fabulous! Visit Patti at www.divasonadime.com and join the conversation on Facebook at DivasOnADimeDotCom. Email Patti at divapatti@divasonadime.com (c) 2024 King Features Synd., Inc.

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