Traditional Christmas Recipes, Meals. cookies and other specialities

[MDF3530]

I'm reposting this in case some of you would like to try this!

EGG NOG PIE

Ingredients:

Baked 9" pie shell
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
3 tbsp. cold water
2 cups egg nog
1 cup whipped cream
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla flavoring (extract)
1/2 tsp. almond extract

Directions:

Soften gelatin in cold water. Warm egg nog over direct low heat; stir in gelatin and continue heating until dissolved. Chill until partially set. Then beat until smooth. Into whipped cream, beat sugar, salt & flavorings; fold into egg nog mix. Pour into baked pie shell. Chill 2-4 hours.

[MDF3530]

Repost again!

EGG NOG PIE

Ingredients:

Baked 9" pie shell
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
3 tbsp. cold water
2 cups egg nog
1 cup whipped cream
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla flavoring (extract)
1/2 tsp. almond extract

Directions:

Soften gelatin in cold water. Warm egg nog over direct low heat; stir in gelatin and continue heating until dissolved. Chill until partially set. Then beat until smooth. Into whipped cream, beat sugar, salt & flavorings; fold into egg nog mix. Pour into baked pie shell. Chill 2-4 hours.

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Please share your holiday favorites/creations with us all!!!

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[englishmix]

Please send samples to my address in Henderson, KY. Thank ye!

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Bumping this back to the front of the list for the yule season.

[Vixie]

This is one of those recipes in which the uninitiated says "ewww" (until they try it), but the family says, "HEY! Where is the baked pineapple??" if it's not present at Christmas dinner


BAKED PINEAPPLE

Make a sauce of:
1/4 C flour
2 T butter
1/2 C sugar
1 egg
Juice from large can of crushed pineapple

Cook over med-low heat, stirring, until thickened. Then add:

1/2 pound chopped American cheese
Pineapple from drained can of pineapple

Stir until cheese is mostly melted, then pour into casserole dish and top with large marshmallows. Then broil, watching constantly, until marshmallows are slightly brown.

[Vixie]

Here is one for Scottish Fudge (you will need a candy thermometer):

1-1/4 C milk
2-1/2 C sugar
2 T butter
3 T Coffee essence **

Pour the milk into a heavy saucepan. Slowly bring to a boil over med-high heat. Add the sugar and butter. Heat, stirring continuously, until the sugar dissolves and the butter melts. Bring to a boil, cover and let boil for 2 minutes.

Uncover and attach a candy thermometer to side of pan so it will touch pan's contents without making contact with bottom of pan. Continue to boil steadily, stirring occasionally, for 15-20 minutes, until the temperature reaches the soft ball stage, 240 °F / 116 °C, or when a little of the syrup dropped into a cup of cold water forms a soft ball when rolled between finger and thumb.

Remove from the heat. stir in the coffee essence and leave to cool for 5 minutes. Beat the fudge until it just begins to lose its gloss and is thick. Transfer to a greased small 8" square tin. Mark into 50 squares when almost set. When firm and set, cut along the marked lines. Store in an airtight container.

** Coffee essence is available in many specialty areas in large supermarkets or in specialty stores. You can also make your own by boiling 2 C cold water, then remove from heat and add 1/4 C finely ground dark coffee. Cover and let sit for 12 hours. Strain. Keep in refrigerator. Use this as a concentrate to make coffee house style drinks!

[Vixie]

Morning Kisses (A Christmas morning treat)

1 c ricotta cheese
2 eggs
1/2 c flour
1 1/2 t baking powder
1/8 t salt
1/2 t nutmeg
2-3 T sugar
1 T orange zest
1 t orange extract
1/2 t vanilla extract
safflower oil
2 T powdered sugar

In a medium bowl combine ricotta and eggs; mix until smooth. Add flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, sugar, orange zest, orange extract and vanilla; combine until smooth.

Fill a large, shallow skillet with approximately 3/4 inch of safflower oil. Place over medium-high heat (the oil is hot enough when a bit of batter sizzles when dropped in). Drop small rounded teaspoons of batter into the hot oil, 8 to 10 at a time. The batter will puff and undersides will turn golden brown, after about 1 to 2 minutes, flip the "kisses" over and cook for 1 to 2 more minutes until golden brown.

Place cooked "kisses" on a tray lined with paper towels. Continue making them until all the batter is gone.

Place these delicate little puffs on a serving plate and sprinkle liberally with powdered sugar. Serve immediately.

[Vixie]

Prime Rib

Large roast, at least 3 ribs
Garlic powder
pepper
salt

Heat oven to 450 degrees (232 C). Place roast in large roasting pan, rib bones down. Rub top and sides of roast with butter and garlic powder and black pepper (do not salt just yet). Bake 15 minutes, then turn oven down to 325 degrees (163 C). Bake according to chart below, to an internal temperature of 120 degrees, basting every half hour with juices from bottom of pan. Remove from oven, salt roast then cover with foil and let sit 30 minutes. This last step is crucial for the perfect juicy rib roast, so don't skip it!

3 Ribs, 7 to 8 lbs. 15 minutes at 450° then 1 to 1 ½ hours at 325°
4 Ribs, 9 to 10 lbs. 15 minutes at 450° then 1 ½ to 2 hours at 325°
5 Ribs, 11 to 13 lbs. 15 minutes at 450° then 2 to 2 ½ hours at 325°
6 Ribs, 14 to 16 lbs. 15 minutes at 450° then, 2 ¾ to 3 hours at 325°
7 Ribs, 16 to 18 lbs. 15 minutes at 450° then, 3 to 3 ¾ hours at 325°

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[Morrigna]

WALNUT CRANBERRY COFFEE CAKE

Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup Imperial Sugar® / Dixie Crystals® Granulated Sugar
2 eggs
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

Directions
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in sour cream and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture.
Pour half of the batter into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. In a small bowl, combine the walnuts, cranberry sauce, orange peel and cinnamon; spoon over batter. Top with remaining batter. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
Cool for 15 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

[Morrigna]

APPLE AND HERB ROASTED TURKEY

Ingredients
1/4 cup minced fresh sage
1/4 cup minced fresh rosemary
1 turkey (14 pounds)
1 medium apple, quartered
1 medium onion, halved
1 celery rib, halved
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup apple jelly, warmed

Directions
Combine sage and rosemary. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from the turkey breast; rub herbs under the skin. Secure skin to underside of breast with toothpicks.
Place breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Stuff turkey with apple, onion and celery. Brush with butter.
Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 3 to 3-1/2 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 180°, basting occasionally with pan drippings. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.) Brush with apple jelly. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes before removing toothpicks and carving.

[Morrigna]

BAVARIAN MINT FUDGE
(I love this!! It is super good!)

Ingredients
1-1/2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon butter, divided
2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions
Line an 11-in. x 7-in. pan with foil and grease the foil with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; set aside.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and remaining butter; stir until smooth. Stir in milk and extracts until well blended. Spread into prepared pan. Refrigerate until set.
Using the foil, lift fudge out of the pan. Discard foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store in the refrigerator.

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Man how time flies! It is time again to start thinking about your holiday meals ! Please share with us all!

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Bumping this back to the front of the list for the yule season.