Recipezaar: Christmas,Lunch/Snacks recipes

Edible Snowman Table-Top Decorations

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:04:17 -0500

So cute and easy...edible kid (or adult) craft! -- posted by Karen=^..^=

Popcorn Marshmallow Kisses

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 15:02:31 -0500

You will love this tower of marshmallow munchies. -- posted by carolinafan

Candied Christmas Nuts

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 17:01:20 -0500

I made these during the holiday season last year but used pecans instead of walnuts. They were excellent. I believe you could play around with what ever type of nuts easily available to you. -- posted by Oh Sherry

Cracker Snack Mix

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 01:41:06 -0500

This is another goodie from TOH. It has all the favorites listed as ingredients. A perfect snack to bring as a gift for the holidays or whenever. -- posted by CoffeeB

Hot Roasted Turkey Mountain (Hot Turkey Sandwich)

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 23:58:25 -0500

Just in time for holiday leftovers! -- posted by Karen=^..^=

Open-Faced Turkey Stack

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 23:58:52 -0500

Another good holiday leftover idea. If you have leftover stuffing, heat that up instead of making Stovetop! -- posted by Karen=^..^=

Kentucky Christmas Pecans

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 01:33:31 -0500

I received these as a gift last year and they did not last one night in my house! These pecans are a great Holiday Gift--especially for someone from Kentucky to give or for someone who used to call Kentucky their home. The taste is similar to a praline with just a hint of whiskey. Enjoy. -- posted by melmaddie

Hot Tourtière Nibbles

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 20:23:13 -0500

Réveillon pie needn't only be served after midnight mass-or even in the form of a pie. Here crunchy toast cups are filled ahead with traditional spicy pork and heated when needed. For more spicy heat, use Dijon mustard prepared with green peppercorns or horseradish. These are wonderful served as an appetizer, especially during the Holidays, don't let the many steps scare you, this is actually very easy and can be made ahead. From Food and Drink Magazine. -- posted by ~Leslie~

Crock Pot Sugared Nuts

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 16:03:53 -0500

Easy way to make a delicious treat! Use your favorite nuts: pecans, walnuts, cashews--whatever! -- posted by Charmie777

Hot Turkey Sandwiches (For Leftovers!)

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 18:31:46 -0500

This is the best (and most delicious!)way to use up those holiday leftovers. What can be better than a cold turkey sandwich with cracked pepper & mayo??...how about a hot turkey sandwich with all the flavors melded together!! -- posted by ~Rachel~

Snowman Cups

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 18:48:04 -0500

Cute and tasty little snowmen. Use assorted decorating gels to decorate snowmen. -- posted by carolinafan

Honey Glazed Mixed Nuts

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 11:05:32 -0500

This recipe is from Kraft Food & Family. So easy and a great snack. The recipe says it makes 12 servings but not at my house. -- posted by PaulaG

Super Turkey Sandwiches

Thu, 22 Nov 2007 11:12:52 -0500

Adapted from Hellmann's -- posted by Karen=^..^=

Sweet Potatoes With Pecan Crumb Topping

Thu, 22 Nov 2007 23:42:26 -0500

My fave way to make sweet potatoes. Always requested to bring for Turkey day meals. The topping puts these above the rest! -- posted by F-16 momma

Cinnamon Pecans

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 02:52:28 -0500

Put these cinnamon pecans in glass containers (jars), tie a pretty red or green bow around neck of jar with a gift card, and give as gifts for Christmas, or anytime during the holiday season. Don't forget to save some of these delicious treats for yourself and your family. -- posted by Annacia

Little Jack Horner's Christmas Chicken, Fruit and Stuffing Pie!

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:22:51 -0500

This beautiful layered pie combines all my favourite Christmas flavours - chestnuts, cranberries, dried apricots, chicken, pork sausagemeat and bacon - all encased in a crispy and crumbly pastry case; it is a firm favourite in our house EVERY year! Not only that, but this pie is actually better if made ahead of time - it can be eaten warm or cold and is excellent for buffets and light suppers. It also freezes very well, once cooked. The filling is very similar to an English Pork Pie, a fruity stuffing mixture layered with chicken fillets. Although it is essentially a pie for the winter festive season - I see no reason why it cannot be made all year around - I often make it to take on picnics in the spring and summer. You can adjust the filling to suit your own tastes and requirements, but I think that the chicken, bacon, apricots, cranberries and chestnuts are essential for the delicious and unique flavour this pie has! N.B. Please try to use high meat content sausages or sausagemeat - it makes all the difference to the taste, plus cheaper sausages have lots of fat and bread added! Where the name came from - an old Nursery Rhyme: "Little Jack Horner sat in a corner, eating his Christmas Pie - he put in his thumb and pulled out a plumb, and said what a good boy am I"!!! I JUST had to name it after him, even though there are NO plumbs in this pie! (The original recipe was in a 2005 BBC Good Food magazine; this is my much amended version of that original recipe.) -- posted by French Tart

Mini Cheese and Olive Welsh Rarebit Bites for Festive Frolics!

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 19:51:00 -0500

A delectable tangy topping of Cheddar cheese, chopped olives, sun-dried tomatoes with cherry tomatoes - melted on little toasted bread rounds! Perfect for all types of parties, buffets, nibbles, Hors D'oeuvres, starters and aperitif snacks! I make up my toasted bread rounds ahead of time and store them in an airtight tin; the cheese rarebit mixture can also be made ahead, you just need to spread it on top of the toasted bread rounds and then pop them in the oven for 5 to 8 minutes. Perfect, tasty and very elegant! I usually use green olives, as I prefer the flavour when mixed with the cheese and tomatoes - but you could use black olives if you wish. I also use pimento stuffed olives to great effect, I am sure that almond stuffed olives would also be wonderful. Try to use a good quality thick sliced loaf of bread for the toasted bread rounds - it makes such a difference to the finished taste. This recipe is easily doubled or trebled for larger gatherings! -- posted by French Tart

Chocolate-Covered Pretzels

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 02:17:16 -0500

Coloured sugar, sprinkles, grated coconut or crushed candy canes may be sprinkled on right after dipping into the chocolate, have fun and use your imagination to decorate the coated pretzels, it's a fun holiday project for children of all ages! :) -- posted by KITTENCAL

Candied Espresso Walnuts

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 02:32:49 -0500

Delicious after dinner with coffee. -- posted by Annacia

Holiday Dip

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 18:11:39 -0500

I had this at a good friend's Christmas party a few years ago. This is a surprisingly festive and yummy dip with a couple of unexpected ingredients. *Best to use gloves when handling a pepper or wash hands immediately after handling. -- posted by Chef #633268

Brown Sugar Pecans

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:55:15 -0500

I will be making these for gifts this year! -- posted by Lvs2Cook

Marshmallow Popcorn

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:41:08 -0500

Easy and fun to make- you could adapt it for any holiday celebration or maybe use your school's colors. Your dentist will love you for this! The variation using the peppermint Andes baking bits is equally as tasty. Why not make a double batch?? -- posted by Munchkin Mama

The Only Oatmeal Cookies Recipe You'll Ever Use!

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:20:13 -0500

This cookie sets itself apart from the rest by its scrumptious look, aroma and the sweet taste each bite brings. The smell of buttery brown sugar will fill your home as these classic grandmother favorites bake to a rich caramel color in your oven. They are so versatile, you can enjoy them with raisins, or chocolate chips! -- posted by Gabby Abby

Holiday Spiced Pecans

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 14:54:08 -0500

I found a recipe book hidden in my room and wanted to save the recipes. -- posted by Para_chan

White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 19:35:13 -0500

Found this recipe on another site and fell in love as soon as I made it! I had never tried honey in cookies before but it works wonders! -- posted by Christineyy!

Nutty Reindeer Nibbles

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 02:06:57 -0500

A great one to make with the kids to leave for Santa's reindeer but it tastes great for us too! Can be stored in an airtight container for approx 2 weeks. From Australian Good Taste. -- posted by **Mandy**

Mint Surprise Cookies

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 19:41:39 -0500

This cookie is a Christmas tradition started by my grandmother. She used to always mail them along with her "Minnesota Bars" (#162331). I have a note on the recipe card that it was originally a winner in Pillsbury's 1st Grand National by Miss Laura Rott of Naperville, Illinois. (One bite and you'll know why it won.) The original recipe called for one package of Rockwood Chocolate Mint Wafers. I've never been able to find them in the store so I use Andes Mint Baking Pieces. I'm sure you could also melt regular chocolate chips and add a little mint flavoring as well. I posted the "refrigerator cookie" method because I think it's easier. You can also chill dough for just two hours, then enclose chocolate in 1 tbsp. of dough. Bake according to directions. COOKING TIME INCLUDES FOUR HOURS OF CHILLING. -- posted by Empire920

Easy No Fail Chocolate Fudge

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 20:57:52 -0500

This is a great fudge recipe which I make every year at Christmas. The better the chocolate, the better the fudge so try not to use plain supermarket chocolate chips use good quality chocolate such as Ghirardelli or Lindt. Milk, semisweet, or a mix of chocolates work well. This uses less sugar than other other recipes so it's less sweet - people who don't usually eat fudge because they find it too sweet like this. I usually use semi-sweet or dark chocolate. Cooking time is the time it takes for the fudge to firm up. -- posted by MarielC

Spiced Candied Pecans

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 01:38:51 -0500

Adapted from a recipe by Padma Lakshmi -- posted by Sue L

Simple & Delicious Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 02:02:36 -0500

These are super easy to make for a dinner party or as a dinner appetizer. I always make them for the Christmas holiday season and use spinach tortilla rollups. -- posted by Canadian in Minnesota

Yes, Another Leftover Turkey Sandwich

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 23:32:57 -0500

As if you don't have enough of these! This is definitely delicious enough to make again...and again...and again...until all that turkey's finished. In fact, you might even want to go buy another turkey just so you can make the sandwich again! -- posted by chiclet

Rudolph Treats

Sun, 03 Feb 2008 14:14:07 -0500

Fun for the family. My DD "AidansMom" wanted me to post this for safe keeping. Would be a cute treat to give to families with children or a teacher gift. -- posted by HokiesLady

Earl Grey Tea Cookies

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 18:53:51 -0500

These are definitely fancy cookies- they'd be great for gifts or Christmas, but they're definitely nice for just at home with a cup of tea. Great for tea lovers! They're really pretty, grainy looking, slightly crunchy cookies with a wonderful taste! The flavour is very unique- almost vanilla-almondy, although neither are part of the recipe. The Earl Grey is just smashing. This is a recipe I adapted from the Martha Stewart Website. -- posted by Lieutenant Ducky

Popcorn Marshmallow Kisses

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 01:30:13 -0500

Everyone will like this tower of marshmallow munchies. -- posted by carolinafan

Holiday Cheese Truffles

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:54:46 -0400

I'm cleaning out a friend's cupboards and found this recipe in a 2003 Kraft What's Cooking magazine. These sound fun and festive for the holidays (still months away), so I thought I'd post it in the hopes that I'd remember to try them. A serving, according to the magazine, is two truffles and five crackers. Cooking time is refrigeration time. -- posted by anonymous23

Sweet and Salty Cinnamon Nuts

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:55:59 -0400

This is one of my favorite recipes to make when I need to make a snack really quick. I have made these nuts a couple of times and packaged them for Christmas gifts. They also make a good snack on a cold evening. I often make a double batch and use both pecans and walnuts. Salt can be varied depending on how salty you would like them to be. This recipe was originally from a really old Betty Crocker cookbook, but I varied it a little. -- posted by Chef Schellies

Chocolate Balls

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:46:11 -0400

I have very fond memories of these as a little whipper snapper and remember them as the only good thing about my Uncle's cranky ex-wife :) Super easy and heaps tastier than rum balls (personal opinion) -- posted by KristinV

Aunt Agnes' Chewies

Fri, 16 May 2008 02:42:17 -0400

Crunchy, peanut buttery treats from the late, great Aunt Agnes (aka Bad Aggie). -- posted by Foxgirl

L's Mac & Cheese Like Grandmom's

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:40:07 -0400

This took years to make mac & cheese like "Nan" used to make. I finally got it right by accident (being low on the cheese & decreasing the amount). How funny it is when I got it right by being low in stock on the main ingredient. I hope you enjoy this as much as my family & I do. I make this all year round and it's worth the effort. It's a big hit at Church pot lucks too. -- posted by Chef Louisa

Farmhouse Holidays Double Chocolate Praline-Fudge Cake

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 03:08:28 -0400

Snowflakes drifting by the frosty windows, but inside we're listening to Christmas carols and decorating cut-out cookies. Dad comes and stomps the snow from his boots. Christmas Saturday, and we're ready for a piece of this special fudgy cake to load up our plates, with a glass of icy milk alongside. COOKING TIME includes chilling the cake. Thanks to Gooseberry Patch for another excellent recipe. -- posted by Debber

Christmas Tree-Hunting Punch

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:59:36 -0400

Brew up a batch of this, pour into thermos jugs and insulated cups, hop into the car and drive to the Tree Farm to find your perfect Christmas tree. This will warm you up while you traipse through the rows and rows of trees. When you find the perfect tree, then pour a cup of punch, nibble on some Christmas cookies you also thoughtfully packed (needing nourishment after all that hunting!), and enjoy the scenery. If you're lucky there will be some beautifully falling snowflakes to add to the anticipation. Double or triple the recipe for a crowd--this freezes and thaws nicely for another occasion, too. You can adjust this and make it in the crock-pot too. Count on the Gooseberry Patch ladies to come up with another winner! -- posted by Debber

Molasses Pretzel Snack (Microwaved)

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 11:31:42 -0400

From Taste of Home's Best Holiday Recipes. This is a great snack for your family or even a gift for friends, neighbors and teachers! And it's made in the microwave. . .whoopie! -- posted by JanuaryBride

Reindeer Chow

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:01:06 -0400

I love to have snacks around during the holidays. This is a popular one with my grandkids. -- posted by lazyme

Reindeer Food

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:01:18 -0400

I found this at Northpole.com and my younger grandkids have lots of fun making this. Here's a little blurb that they add from the website. How To Feed The Reindeer: It's the night before Christmas and you know what to do. You're going to treat Santa, But feed those Reindeer, too! Wait until Christmas Eve. Open bag and sprinkle Reindeer Food on lawn. Hop into bed. Listen for Santa. Close your eyes and wait for morning! -- posted by lazyme

Reubenesque

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:11:46 -0400

With all that leftover holiday turkey, what else can you do but make sandwiches? Here's something a little different to try. It's similar to a classic Reuben, but is not as fattening. -- posted by JackieOhNo!

Spiced Christmas Nuts

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 10:12:57 -0400

Making your own spiced and toasted nuts is absurdly easy, and they're great to eat. This quantity makes a generous bagful, or you could fill two or three smaller, clear bags, tying them with ribbon or string. Quantities can easily be doubled or tripled but if you do, use a larger frying pan so the nuts toast evenly. -- posted by English_Rose

Black-Eyed Susans

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 02:04:18 -0400

Because these goodies are somewhat labor intensive, I only make them on special occasions. However, this guest-requested snack is a Christmas Party favorite! -- posted by D. Todd Miller

Crock Pot Snack Mix

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 01:52:17 -0400

This sounds like a great way to make a snack mix during the holidays. I'll bet it smells good too. -- posted by lazyme

Honey Roasted Almonds

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:39:15 -0400

A wonderful snack and good to give as gifts too. Great for on the run! Adapted from the California Almond Board. -- posted by Sharon123

World's Best Chocolate Chip Cookies (By Dorie Greenspan)

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:45:16 -0400

This recipe makes a perfect chocolate chip cookie that is both chewy and crispy. It is from Dorie Greenspan's excellent cookbook, "BAKING: From My Home to Yours". Including nuts is highly recommended. Some variations: for chocolate chocolate chip cookies, substitute 3/4 cup of flour for 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; for espresso chocolate chip cookies, add 1 1/2 tablespoons espresso powder after the vanilla extract; for a coconut version, add 1 1/2 cups sweetened (toasted or untoasted) shredded coconut when adding the chocolate chips; and for peanut butter chocolate chip cookies, substitute 1/2 cup of peanut butter for 1/2 a stick of butter and beat them together before adding sugar (and use peanuts). Enjoy! Note: The dough can be covered and refrigerated for up to 3 days, or frozen. If you'd like, rounded tablespoonfuls of dough, ready for baking. Freeze the mounds on a lined baking sheet, then bag them when they're solid. There's no need to defrost the dough before baking-just add another minute or two to the baking time. -- posted by blucoat

Candied Pecans

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 16:46:49 -0400

These make a wonderful Christmas gift. Wrap them in a cellophane bag and tie it off with a pretty ribbon. -- posted by mydesigirl

Pigs in a Blanket

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 01:18:32 -0500

These tasty appetizers are both kid- and adult-pleasers. Your choice of sausage and mustard will affect the final results, so be sure to check out the many options available and choose your favorite. These are great for football and holiday parties. -- posted by Lainey6605

Brie Cherry Pastry Cups

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:53:15 -0500

These appetizers are almost like a dessert. Recipe is from Taste of Home. -- posted by Lainey6605

Holiday Tortellini Soup

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:08:06 -0500

This is a hearty and flavorful soup. It can be made ahead and freezes well. Recipe is from Taste of Home. -- posted by Lainey6605

Stuffed Baby Red Potatoes

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:06:49 -0500

This recipe features ingredients I keep on hand and it looks tasty. Recipe is from Taste of Home. -- posted by Lainey6605

Spiced Zucchini Bars With Cranberries and Pecans

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:04:08 -0500

This is a fabulous recipe is from "One Smart Cookie: All Your Favourite Cookies, Squares, Brownies and Biscotti... with less fat !", by Julie Van Rosendaal. She makes relatively "healthy" cookies without sacrificing deliciousness! A nice bar cookie for the holiday season. -- posted by blucoat

Spiced Pecans

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:14:10 -0500

Wonderful to nibble on with your holiday punch. Or, put in decorative containers as a heart-felt gift, especially during these difficult economic times. -- posted by Alan in SW Florida

Oatmeal Raisin Bar Cookies

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:49:05 -0500

This is a thick, satisfying, tender, and chewy bar cookie/blondie. A perfect holiday recipe! Don't overcook, as you want these to be moist. I got this recipe from a great online blog, "Baking Bites". -- posted by blucoat

Morcon (Meat Roll) Phillipines

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 23:58:49 -0500

This traditional recipe is a part of the Christmas and New Year food tradition in the Philippines. Many traditional Filipino holiday foods have a strong Spanish influence. This recipe is for serving straight away but Morcon is easier to slice when allowed to cool and much better after having been refrigerated. If ground ham and pork is not available, use a can of Vienna sausages. -- posted by Celticevergreen

Autumn Creamy Pumpkin Pie Dip

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 09:08:23 -0500

We love this creamy smooth spiced pumpkin dip served with crisp slices of red and green apples and Dutch or Swedish ginger cookies! -- posted by BecR

Reindeer Droppings

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 22:03:31 -0500

Delish holiday recipe!! -- posted by xpnsve

Creamy Cheesy Scrambled Eggs: Christmas Morning Eggstravaganza!

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 23:33:27 -0500

Are you kidding? They LET you eat this stuff? Oh my!! Don't wait for Christmas morning, have some ANY day of the year. We raise our own laying hens, so I'm always on the look-out for bumper-crop recipes like this for my crew. Thanks to the Gooseberry Patch ladies for another egg-cellent recipe--altho' I've tweaked for my family. -- posted by Debber

Easy Rum N Raisin Slice

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:45:40 -0500

Derived from my favourite fruitcake recipe, this is one I developed myself because I am currently very fond of the Rum N Raisin flavour. It was a big success with all my Tasters! I used Coke because cola and rum go well together, but ginger beer has been particularly successful for me in the past. If you wanted to modify it, a kilo of fruit mix or raisins could be used instead of a mix of both. I used chocolate coated peanuts/raisins instead of chocolate chips. -- posted by LemurKat

Easy Granola Bars

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:03:23 -0500

My friends mom gave us this recipe for Granola Bars and everytime I make them, I can hardly wait to eat them....So much so, that they are rarely shared with many people! Enjoy! -- posted by New Mommy 2 B

Warm Cheese & Mushroom Toasts

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:35:03 -0500

This makes a delicious appetizer. It is from Fine Cooking. -- posted by Lainey6605

Holiday Breakfast Casserole

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:44:56 -0500

This is a colorful ,wonderfully cheesy breakfast casserole for the holidays or any other time of year. It can be made the night before and then popped in the oven the next morning. -- posted by Alan in SW Florida

Turkey Pizza

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:21:12 -0500

Fresh! Healthy! With a hint of lime and chilli or fresh mint and cranberry; your choice. Make sure you use mozzerella cheese so that the pizza will come out of the oven dry and delecious not soggy and greasy. -- posted by Tigg

The Ultimate Christmas Leftover Sandwich

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:29:27 -0500

Ok, so this has got to be really bad for you, but it's only once a year, and it just tastes SO good!!!! -- posted by Sara 76

Mini-Calzone

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:16:47 -0500

This calzone is made with refrigerated pizza dough and makes great appetizers. -- posted by Lainey6605

Sweet Cream Cheese Spread.

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 01:44:48 -0500

a a sweet and creamy cream cheese spread to spread onto crackers. this recipe makes enough spread for about 4 servings, with 2 crackers per serving. -- posted by Chef #907351

Rich Mexican Hot Cocoa

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:21:26 -0500

A really rich and creamy hot cocoa with a little cinnamon. -- posted by Andi the grate

Spicy Fried Arepas

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:08:22 -0500

This recipe is good as it offers a light and crispy texture on the outside while the meat filling is spicy and very tasty. It is easy to prepare and can be prepped ahead of time. It is good for any time of the day, breakfast, lunch, snack or dinner. Best of all it is delicious and in-expensive. Enjoy! -- posted by Sunday Chef #1116383

Rootin' Tootin' Roasted Roots - Roasted Root Vegetables in Paper

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 13:00:55 -0500

An easy to throw together recipe that I made to accompany several meals over the Festive period this year. The trick for these roasted roots is to cook them en papillote (in a paper parcel) for the first 30 minutes - almost oven steaming them, before opening up the paper and allowing them to brown and go crunchy and crispy around the edges! Sprinkle them with sea salt, cayenne pepper and freshly ground black pepper before serving them in the paper on a flat plate. You can also make smaller individual parcels for full dining impact!! Use whatever root vegetables you have to hand. The vegetables listed in this recipe are the ones that I used for the last few times of cooking this dish, but I can see possibilities of many more veggies, especially when they are in season. You can reduce the fat content in this recipe by adding just a teaspoon of olive oil and putting the vegetables in a zip-lock bag with the oil, then give it all a good shake, I went FULL fat throughout Christmas and the New Year period! However, I think now the diet is back on the agenda, I will roast these the low fat way! -- posted by French Tart

Mango Pomegranate Guacamole

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 01:43:46 -0500

I can't get my mind off of this recipe...I finally will get a chance to make it this week for a small wedding reception I am hosting. I won't bother making a practice run of it because I just don't trust myself with a bowl of guacamole. From Gourmet Nov. 2008 -- posted by cookiedog

Jamie's Spiced Sugar and Christmas Popcorn Recipe

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 18:27:29 -0500

This Jamie Oliver sugar mix really does smell like Christmas (although you are not limited to eating it only at Christmas!). The sugar recipe makes loads, (but is easily halved) and it keeps in an airtight container for absolutely ages and can be used on a variety of things (to sweeten whipped cream, on porridge, on fruit--you name it...), so it's well worth doing a full batch. I don't usually do sweet popcorn, but I like this one! -- posted by Noo

Easy Sausage Cups (Like Sausage Stars)

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:31:16 -0500

This is a variation of Sausage Stars/Sausage Cup recipes that use wanton wrappers and ranch dressing. My version uses Tostitos Scoops (bowl shaped corn chips) and cream cheese for some of the ranch dressing. I made these for Christmas Eve and Super Bowl Sunday, and they were a huge hit on both occasions! You can make the filling in advance and refrigerate until you are ready to assemble and bake. If I am taking these to a party, I fill the shells before I leave home and bake when I arrive at the party. They are also great with regular ranch dressing, but we prefer parmesan peppercorn flavor. -- posted by CindyMarie

Swedish Pepparkakor

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 01:22:57 -0500

A spicy holiday cookie, from the December/January 2009 issue of Hallmark Magazine. -- posted by SeaChelle

Popcorn Brittle

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 16:49:55 -0500

This snack combines the sweet crunchy texture of brittle with the airy saltiness of popcorn. Great as a gift for the holidays or for the kids to munch on Halloween. Recipe Source Relish mag -- posted by Ceezie

Sausage, Roasted Red Pepper, and Spinach Torta Rustica

Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:43:52 -0500

This simple dish has a quiche-like filling and baguette slices for a crust. A quick but festive dish, that leaves plenty of time to open gifts or visit with family members. Bon Appetit magazine, December 2008, Family Style by Maria Helm Sinskey. This was part of a Christmas Breakfast but it can be for Thanksgiving weekend, as well! :) I have included cooling time, as well.I divided up the kinds of sausage but it is up to you, how you want to eat it! -- posted by Manami

Cherry Cheese Dip With Cinnamon Tortillas

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 11:30:36 -0400

This is from the "Breast Wishes" cookbook put together by some women to raise money for breast cancer research! It's the 3rd of a series because the recipes are all SO GOOD! Tastes like cheesecake... -- posted by Cadillacgirl

Anzac Day Oaty Biscuits

Fri, 08 May 2009 01:35:29 -0400

I found this recipe for a healthier Anzac Day biscuit on the New Zealand Heart Foundation website. It comes from a program they have done aimed at schools. I was also drawn to it because of the lack of coconut which I was finding in a lot of Anzac Day biscuit recipe. Since I am not a fan of coconut these sound perfect for me. The recipe didn't give a yield. So, I am guessing on that. -- posted by Sarah_Jayne

Macadamia Shortbread

Fri, 08 May 2009 02:03:07 -0400

An Australian twist on the classic shortbread. Cooking time includes the chilling time for the dough. -- posted by Sarah_Jayne

Orange Macadamia Nut Cookies

Fri, 08 May 2009 02:24:35 -0400

A classic combination of Macadamia Nuts and White Chocolate kissed with Orange. From Christmas with Southern Living 2000. No need to wait for Christmas though, with a cold glass of milk or some tea, they are good anytime. Please allow 2 hours for dough to chill in the refrigerator -- posted by cookiedog

Chocolate Macadamia Nut Clusters

Fri, 08 May 2009 02:24:53 -0400

These cookies taste like chocolate covered macadamia nuts candies. It is important to not overbake these cookies and their centers should remain soft and chewy. From Sunset -- posted by cookiedog

Macadamia Nut Bars

Fri, 08 May 2009 11:40:32 -0400

Macadamia nuts first grew in the coastal ropical forests of northeastern Australia and were discovered there by Dr. MacAdam. Make these bars when you want to splurge. From The New Carry-Out Cuisine. -- posted by cookiedog

Kentucky Colonel Candy

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:39:51 -0400

The is an old Colonel Sanders' recipe called 'Colonel's Candy,' which used to be sold in the Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurants. Rumor has it that the Colonel's wife invented it. Many people don't remember - but before drive though's the Colonel used to be sit-down affairs that you would get dressed up for to go to after church on Sunday. -- posted by Metlantis

Spiced Walnuts

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 10:31:36 -0400

My grandmother's recipe. Makes a wonderful Christmas gift and fits right in on the Thanksgiving table. Also good in salads. -- posted by banad

Dark Chocolate Cranberry and Cashew Fudge

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:08:53 -0400

I recently made JackieOhNo!'s recipe #386677 and that showed me that it can actually be pretty easy to make fudge. So, it got my creative juices flowing and I decided to try to play around and see what I can do come up with a new fudge recipe. I love dark chocolate and so that is the direction I went and threw in the other ingredients to try to cut through the richness. I included a couple hours chilling time in the cooking time but really the longer you leave it the better it gets. -- posted by Sarah_Jayne

Ham Salad

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:48:55 -0400

This is popular served in finger sandwiches at my catered events or after easter or Christmas at home with leftover ham -- posted by GingerlyJ

Betty Randall's Christmas Cookies

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:49:17 -0400

My husband absolutely loves these cookies. They puff up nicely, and the icing just tops them off. Decorate quickly before icing sets. -- posted by Suzanna Marie

White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn Bark

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:36:09 -0400

Found this today on www.popcorn.org. It looks like a winner to try at Christmas this year. I put used the cooking time as the cooling time. -- posted by enestvmel

Poppy Chow

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:39:00 -0400

Here's a little twist on everyone's favorite, puppy chow. I found it at www.popcorn.org. Make sure that you use a half a stick and not a whole one...The cooling time is not included in the recipe times. -- posted by enestvmel

Croque Monsieur Puffs

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:24:10 -0400

My latest crush is this new incarnation of gourgeres, or cheese puffs. These were inspired by the classic French ham-and-cheese sandwich, Croque Monsieur. If you're serving only one thing with cocktails before dinner, it would have to be these heavenly puffs. They're perfect for "popping" in between sips of a Pear Thyme Fizz or Peach 75. -- posted by College Girl

Christmas Muffins - Wholemeal.

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:23:34 -0500

Green, Red and Gold: The colours of Christmas. Make this festive muffin for friends and family, and give another option for those who don't love fruit cake. Happy holidays! -- posted by TALIA #3

Christmas Muffins

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:22:23 -0500

After pulling these muffins hot out of the oven, your family and friends will know that Christmas is near. A less heavy version of the wholemeal Christmas muffins, these muffins welcome in the holiday season. Also, these muffins are a holiday option for those who don't like fruit cake, and can also be made vegan if you substitute soy milk for regular milk. Note: This recipe has not been taste tested yet, so please leave your comments. -- posted by TALIA #3

Amy's Mud Puddles

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:22:23 -0500

This recipe was in the Land O Lakes newsletter. Made them last night and they are a winner! I used Hersey's dark chocolate chips and added a teaspoon of vanilla. So quick and easy and chocolatey enough to please my DS, who is a chocolate fanatic. Will be making lots of these for the holidays! -- posted by Wineaux

Twice-Baked Potatoes

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:28:41 -0500

These twice-baked potatoes, stuffed with cheddar cheese and bacon, are just the way my mother used to make them. I always loved the addition of the green onions. When you are feeling indulgent (these potatoes may not be for the weight conscious!) and are in the mood for a good steak and potatoes, try these! They are also good served alongside prime rib, chicken, or pork (even good all by themselves). Double or triple the recipe for your dinner parties. And, they can even be prepared upto 2 days ahead...just cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to do the final bake. -- posted by Alan in SW Florida

Glazed Roasted Chestnuts

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:20:13 -0500

Yes! Hot roasted chestnuts need only a touch of salt. But once cooled this is the way to reheat them adding more sweet nutty flavor. To roast chestnut check out Recipe #108746 or buy jarred shelled chestnuts. If you make a lot you can chop them and add to a stuffing/ dressing, soup or use in a dessert. -- posted by ~Rita~

Haystack Snacks

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:50:38 -0500

These treats are a popular after school snack with my bunch and they look great on a holiday cookie tray -- posted by GingerlyJ

Shredded Brussels Sprouts & Scallions (Gourmet)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:37:21 -0500

An easy and delicious recipe from Gourmet Magazine (March 1996). You can make this ahead of time and rewarm before serving (even in the microwave!). Perfect for Thanksgiving or a holiday meal. Another very good twist on this recipe is to replace the lime juice with balsamic vinegar and the scallions with shallots. Yum! -- posted by blucoat