Holidaycooking's Recipes

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Line 8-or 9-inch square pan with foil, extending foil over edges of pan. Butter foil. In heavy 4-quart saucepan, stir together sugar, cocoa and salt; stir in milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a full rolling boil. Boil,... - 37.6784

Quarter orange and lemon. Remove seeds; thinly slice fruit with peel. In 8- to 10-quart kettle or Dutch oven combine orange and lemon slices, carrot, water, and raisins. Bring mixture to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer for about 10 minutes or till carrot is... - 37.4027

Bring water to a boil in large saucepan. Add potatoes and cook until tender. Drain, reserving liquid. Measure 1 cup liquid, adding water if necessary. Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender but not brown. Add flour;... - 42.5345

In a bowl combine coffee, allspice, cloves, cinnamon, and sugar cubes. Store in airtight containers. Directions to enclose with mix: To make coffee, place the Spiced Coffee Mix in a coffee percolator basket and brew with 6 cups water. - 23.441

Heat oven to 325°F. To prepare Crust, mix together crumbs, spread and nutmeg; press onto bottom and 1 1/2 inches up side of 9-inch spring form pan. Bake 10 minutes. To prepare Filling, beat cream cheese, sugar, flour, rum and vanilla with electric mixer at... - 43.6784

Cut open the vanilla bean and scrape out the pith with the tip of a knife. In a bowl, cream the butter with the sugar, then add the egg yolks, vanilla pith, and salt. Sift the flour over the mixture and work to form a rich short dough. Let the dough rest in... - 45.538

Soak about 36 wooden skewers in water at least 20 minutes. In medium bowl combine 2 tablespoons Mazola Corn Oil and 2 tablespoons light teriyaki sauce. Cut 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces; stir into teriyaki mixture. Cover and let... - 40.7352

Scrub potatoes; prick with fork. Bake in 325°F oven for 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop out potatoes, reserving shells. Mash potatoes; blend in cheese spread and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Beat in enough milk to make fluffy. Pile into... - 32.7867

Drain shrimp; set aside 2 for garnish. Coarsely chop remaining shrimp; set aside. Cut unpeeled cucumber in half lengthwise; remove seeds and discard. Shred enough cucumber to make 1 cup; drain well. In a small mixer bowl combine the shredded cucumber, cottage... - 33.9857

With rotary beater beat eggs with sugar till thoroughly mixed. Blend in butter and vanilla. Beat in flour till smooth. Heat krumkake iron on medium-high heat. Make one cookie at a time. For 6-inch iron drop about 1/2 tablespoon batter on hot, ungreased iron;... - 35.809

Combine eggs, milk, cream, sugar, cinnamon, and dash salt. Cook and stir till slightly thickened; chill. To serve, stir in brandy. Top each serving with ground nutmeg, if desired. - 27.4204

In saucepan melt 3 tablespoons of butter or margarine; blend in the flour, salt, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper. Add milk all at once. Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat. Add cheese; stir to melt. Stir in potatoes, pimiento,... - 42.4117

This delicious French Silk Pie is from my grandma's cookbook. This compelling French Silk Pie is the Dessert of choice for a winning meal. It is a French kitchen invention. I am sure both of us will be in agreement that this French Silk Pie is truly... - 40.7892

In a covered saucepan cook sliced parsnips in a small amount of boiling salted water for 15 to 20 minutes or till just tender; drain well. In a large saucepan blend brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt; stir in un-drained pineapple, orange peel, and orange... - 33.429

In skillet brown sausage; drain well. Transfer to bowl; stir in bread, apple, celery, onion, parsley, thyme, marjoram, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and dash pepper. Toss with 2 tablespoons water. Rinse bird; pat dry with paper toweling. Sprinkle cavity of duckling with... - 39.644

In large mixer bowl beat eggs using electric mixer for 4 to 5 minutes, till light. Stir together flour, baking powder, and salt; add to eggs. Mix well. Fold in monterey jack cheese, cottage cheese, and chilies. Turn mixture into a greased 9x9x2-inch baking... - 36.1752

In a large saucepan cook chopped green pepper, onion, and garlic in cooking oil till vegetables are tender but not brown. Add undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce, wine, parsley, salt, oregano, basil, and pepper to saucepan. Bring mixture to boiling. Reduce heat;... - 36.3415

In medium bowl, using electric beater, beat eggs until frothy. Reduce speed and gradually add flour and salt; beat until smooth. Slowly add milk and 1/4 cup water; beat until blended. Increase speed to high and continue beating 10 minutes. Let stand 1... - 44.4818

In saucepan cook broccoli and onions in boiling salted water for about 10 minutes or till tender; drain. In a saucepan melt butter or margarine; blend in flour, salt, and pepper. Add milk all at once. Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly. Blend in cream... - 43.3274

Preheat oven to 375 °F. Combine flour, oats, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder and salt; mix well. Cut in margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; stir in fruit. Add milk and egg, mixing just until moistened. Shape dough to form a ball. Turn out onto... - 40.2881

1. Brown sausage in large skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink, stirring to separate meat. Drain on paper towels; set aside. Pour off grease from skillet. 2. Melt butter in same skillet over medium heat until foamy. Cook and stir onion, celery... - 29.7123

Combine 2 cups flour, yeast, sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, mace and ginger in large bowl; mix well. Heat water and butter until very warm (120° to 130°F; butter does not need to melt). Add to flour mixture. Add eggs. Blend with electric mixer at low... - 38.5046

Measure sugar and wine into top of double boiler; mix well. Place over, but do not let touch, rapidly boiling water. Stir for 3 to 4 minutes or till sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat. At once stir in fruit pectin and mix well. Skim off foam, if... - 33.7925

In mixer bowl beat cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and honey together using electric mixer till blended. Stir in carrot. Cover; chill for 30 minutes. Shape into 1-inch balls; cover and chill. Just before serving, roll balls in a mixture of cereal and parsley,... - 30.3963

Score steak diagonally into diamonds; cut lengthwise into 4 strips. Combine oil, lemon juice, onion, and pepper in deep bowl. Add meat; stir to coat. Cover; refrigerate overnight, stirring occasionally. Prepare Potatoes Paille; keep warm. Preheat... - 37.7515

In saucepan combine cranberry juice cocktail, water, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and lemon peel. Bring to boiling, stirring till sugar is dissolved. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes. Strain. Add wine and lemon juice; mix well. Heat through, but do not... - 35.7016

Unroll dough on lightly floured surface; pinch perforations together to form 4 rectangles. Blend together anchovy paste, butter or margarine, and garlic powder. Spread 1/4 of the mixture over each rectangle. Roll up, beginning at narrow end. Slice each roll... - 26.8275

Wash fresh broccoli; trim and cut into spears. Cook in boiling, salted water, covered, about 15 minutes or till tender. Drain. Arrange broccoli in a shallow serving dish; keep warm. In saucepan melt butter or margarine. Blend in flour, dry mustard, brown... - 32.5045

In gallon screw-top jar combine plums, sugar, and gin; cover with lid. Invert jar daily till sugar is dissolved,for about 4 days. Place in cool, dark place for at least 2 months. Strain through cheese cloth before serving. - 24.2485

Prepare muffin mix according to package directions; spread batter evenly in well-greased 15xl0xl-inch baking pan. Sprinkle with nuts, cheese, and garlic powder; drizzle butter over top. Bake in 375°F oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Immediately cut into 48 pieces;... - 28.8356

Preheat oven to 350°F. Pound chicken breasts to 1/4-inch thickness with flat side of meat mallet or chef's knife. Combine spinach, Parmesan, lemon peel and pepper in large bowl. Spray small nonstick skillet with cooking spray; add mushrooms. Cook and stir... - 39.7978

Using food grinder with coarse blade, grind beets, apples, and onions. In large kettle or Dutch oven combine ground mixture, sugar, vinegar, water, cinnamon, and salt. Bring to boiling. Cover; simmer for 20 minutes, stirring often. Remove cinnamon. Ladle hot... - 37.7091

Bring the honey, water, and butter to the boil, stirring; let cool. Sift the flour onto a pastry board and scatter the candied lemon and orange peel, spices, and baking soda over it. Make a depression in the center and pour in the almost completely cooled... - 44.8772

In screw-top jar combine cooking oil, lemon juice, sugar, salt, mustard, paprika, and oregano. Cover and shake well to mix. Chill. Shake again just before serving. Store unused dressing in refrigerator up to one month. - 29.1304

Drain beets, reserving 1/2 cup liquid. In saucepan combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Stir in reserved beet liquid, the vinegar, and butter. Cook, stirring constantly, till mixture is thickened and bubbly. Stir in beets. Cook till heated through - 30.3857

In large mixer bowl beat together the 1 1/2 cups sugar and the shortening till light and fluffy. Add eggs; beat well. Add pumpkin, thawed orange juice concentrate, and the 1/4 cup milk. Stir together the 1 2/3 cups flour, the baking powder, cinnamon, baking... - 44.0567

Heat oven to 325°F, Grease 8-inch square baking pan. In large bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs, flour and cocoa; beat well. Stir in almond liqueur and ground almonds. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or just until... - 34.9501

Cook onion in butter or margarine till tender; add poultry seasoning or sage, salt, and pepper. Combine with bread cubes. Drizzle with broth or water; toss to mix well. Use to stuff a 10-pound turkey (or two 4- to 5-pound roasting chickens), or bake, covered,... - 25.2879

In small microwave-safe bowl, place chocolate chips and shortening. Microwave at HIGH (100%) 1 minute; stir. If necessary, microwave at HIGH an additional 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, just until chips are melted. - 21.4353

Combine yogurt, preserves, herbs, lemon juice, mustard, lemon peel, salt and pepper in large bowl; stir until well blended. Add turkey, apples, celery and raisins; stir to coat. Adjust seasoning to taste with additional salt and pepper. Place lettuce leaf on... - 36.4201

Cut open the vanilla bean and scrape out the pith. Grind the almonds very fine. With a large knife, using a chopping motion, blend together the almonds with the flour, sugar, salt, vanilla pith, and butter on a work slab. Add the egg yolk and knead to form a... - 40.8713

Sift the flour into a bowl. Make a depression in the center, sprinkle in the yeast, and dissolve it in the lukewarm milk. Sprinkle a little flour over the yeast-milk mixture and let stand 15-20 minutes, until small fissures are clearly visible on the... - 46.9308

In fondue pot gradually blend evaporated milk into frosting mix, stirring till smooth. Add butter or margarine. Heat and stir over low heat till butter is melted. Place over fondue burner. Spear apple with fondue fork. Dip in fondue, then nuts. - 30.3356

Cut open the vanilla bean and scrape out the pith; place it in a mixing bowl along with the butter. Add the sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, allspice, salt, and ground almonds to the butter and cream all these ingredients together to form a smooth mixture. Now work... - 44.152

In a buttered heavy 2-quart saucepan combine sugar, corn syrup, and butter or margarine. Cook and stir over medium heat till sugar dissolves and mixture boils. Continue cooking, without stirring, to soft-crack stage (candy thermometer registers... - 32.62

Cream the butter with the sugar, then add the egg, grated rind of 1/4 lemon, and the spices. Sift the flour into a bowl. Grind the hazelnuts. Add them to the flour along with the bread crumbs and quickly blend with the butter mixture to form a dough. Allow to... - 44.2214

Jalapeno peppers can sting and irritate the skin; wear plastic disposable gloves when handling peppers and do not touch eyes. Wash hands after handling. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, jalapenos and garlic. Cook and stir... - 42.6749

Prepare and roll out pastry. Line a 9-inch pie plate. Trim to 1/2 inch beyond edge. Flute edge; prick pastry. Bake in 450°F oven for 10 to 12 minutes or till golden. Cool on wire rack. In saucepan combine 3/4 cup sugar, gelatin, and salt. Stir in lemon... - 41.2843

In a 1-quart casserole combine whole kernel corn, cream cheese with chives, salt, and pepper. Cover; bake in 325°F oven for about 45 minutes. - 22.5798

In mixer bowl beat cream cheese and butter or margarine with electric mixer. Beat in anchovy paste, paprika, caraway, and mustard; blend well. Line a small bowl with clear plastic wrap; turn mixture into bowl. Cover; chill several hours or overnight. Unmold... - 36.5547

In a bowl dissolve gelatin in boiling water; cool. In blender container combine gelatin mixture, frozen limeade concentrate, almond extract, and vanilla. Cover; blend at high speed, adding 1 ice cube at a time till smooth and frothy. Transfer to serving... - 35.2404

Beat butter and cream cheese in medium bowl until creamy. Blend in flour; refrigerate 1 hour. Roll into 24 (1-inch) balls; press each into ungreased mini-muffin cup to form pastry shell. Preheat oven to 375°F. To prepare filling, crumble sausage into small... - 42.1651

In a bowl combine parsley, sage, rosemary, marjoram, salt, pepper, onion powder, and ginger. Pour into airtight containers. Seal. Before using shake mixture well. - 29.6696

Place the dried fruits in a bowl, pour the rum over them, and allow to steep, covered, until soft - about 30 minutes. Beat the butter with the honey and molasses until smooth but not frothy or over-aerated. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Combine the flour... - 44.6447

Drain pears, reserving 1/2 cup of the syrup. Dissolve gelatin in boiling water; stir in reserved pear syrup. Chill till partially set (the consistency of unbeaten egg white). Beat in yogurt. Chop pear halves; fold into gelatin. Pour into a 9x5x3-inch loaf... - 31.7091

Sift the flour into a bowl. Make a depression in the center and sprinkle in the yeast. Pour in the lukewarm milk, dissolve the yeast in it, and sprinkle a little flour over the yeast-milk mixture. Let stand in a warm place, covered, until small fissures are... - 46.9308

In a saucepan cook chopped green pepper and onion in butter or margarine till tender but not brown. Remove from heat. Add toasted bread cubes, snipped chives, 1/2 teaspoon salt, aniseed, and dash pepper to onion mixture. Drain corn; reserve 3 tablespoons of... - 42.3332

In a large bowl combine nuts, dates, fruits, and peels. In small mixer bowl cream together butter and sugar till light. Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Beat in rum and the 2 tablespoons brandy. Stir together flour and spices. Add to... - 43.7489

Line tray with waxed paper. In medium microwave-safe bowl, place chocolate chips, vanilla milk chips and shortening. Microwave at HIGH (100%) 1 minute; stir. If necessary, microwave at HIGH an additional 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, just... - 33.3269

Place flour, cinnamon, ginger, baking powder, salt, cloves and nutmeg in large bowl; stir to combine. Beat butter and brown sugar in large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy, scraping down side of bowl once. Beat in molasses and... - 43.4071

In bowl dissolve gelatin in 1 1/2 cups boiling water. Stir in vegetable juice cocktail, Italian salad dressing, and vinegar. Chill till partially set (consistency of unbeaten egg white). Drain the kidney beans and garbanzo beans. Fold beans, cauliflowerets,... - 40.0002

In a bowl stir together whole wheat flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. In a separate bowl combine eggs, milk, honey, cooking oil, and onion. Add all at once to dry mixture. Stir just till moistened (batter will be very thin). Spoon into... - 35.432

In heatproof measuring cup combine gelatin and water. Place cup in a saucepan of hot water; heat and stir till gelatin dissolves. Press cottage cheese through sieve. In mixing bowl beat together sieved cottage cheese, cream cheese, and sour cream till smooth;... - 37.9366

Using food grinder with coarse blade, grind zucchini, onions, and red pepper. Stir in salt. Cover; refrigerate overnight. Drain; rinse in cold water. Drain well. In 4- to 5-quart kettle or Dutch oven combine zucchini mixture, sugar, vinegar, water, celery... - 42.8604

In gallon screw-top jar combine peaches, sugar, lemon peel, and spices. Pour in bourbon; cover with lid. Invert jar daily till sugar is dissolved,for about 4 days. Place in cool, dark place for at least 2 months. Strain through cheese cloth before serving - 29.2744

In a bowl, cream together the powdered sugar, butter, egg yolk, salt, and lemon rind. Add the flour and mix quickly to form a rich short dough. Form into a ball and let rest in the refrigerator, covered with foil, at least 2 hours. Roll out the dough about... - 42.5687

Blend together butter and sugar. Add coconut and lemon peel; mix well. Roll dough on lightly floured surface to 12x9-inch rectangle. Spread with coconut filling. Carefully fold rectangle in half from long side to make a 9x6-inch piece. Cut dough into nine... - 37.4637

Cut prunes and apricots into quarters. In bowl combine prunes, apricots, raisins, candied fruits and peels, and dates. Pour 1/2 cup brandy over fruit. Cover; let stand overnight. In large mixer bowl cream brown sugar and butter or margarine till fluffy. Add... - 44.0157

Prepare Holiday Pineapple Filling; cool. Cream together butter and brown sugar; beat in egg and vanilla. Stir together flour and baking powder; add gradually to creamed mixture, mixing till smooth. Do not chill. Place half of dough into cookie press . Using... - 40.8494

Preheat broiler. Combine parsley, lime juice, mint, rosemary, honey, oil, garlic and pepper in medium bowl; blend well. Add shrimp and scallops. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour. Arrange shrimp and scallops on skewers. Place on broiler pan. Brush with... - 37.4613

Combine flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and dash pepper in a paper sack. Add chicken pieces a few at a time, shaking to coat. In 4-quart Dutch oven brown chicken in hot oil about 15 minutes. Drain off fat. Add broth, onions, carrots, rice, celery, pimiento, garlic,... - 37.8274

In mixing bowl cream sugar and butter till fluffy. Beat in egg and orange peel. Stir together flour, baking powder, and salt. Combine cranberries, orange juice, and milk. Add alternately with dry ingredients to creamed mixture, mixing after each... - 41.2382

In a saucepan combine chocolate pieces, sweetened condensed milk, and butter or margarine. Heat over low heat till chocolate is melted; remove from heat. In a large bowl combine marsh-mallows and peanuts. Fold in chocolate mixture. Spread in a 13x9x2-inch pan... - 31.6757

Tie all ingredients together in a piece of cheesecloth. Add to stews and soups for seasoning. - 23.6048

Cook bacon till almost crisp; remove two of the slices. Drain on paper toweling. Arrange in curls; secure with wooden pick. Set aside for garnish. Cook remaining bacon till crisp; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Crumble bacon; set aside. Cook onion... - 38.1259

Remove peel from orange with vegetable peeler. Combine pineapple juice, wine, raisins, sugar and peel in Dutch oven. Heat to boiling. Remove from heat and steep 15 minutes. Remove and discard peel before serving. Garnish with additional orange peel, if... - 33.9141

Place warm water in large bowl. Sprinkle yeast from hot roll mix over water. Stir till yeast is dissolved. Beat in the first egg. Blend in flour mixture from package. Cover; let rise in warm place till double (30 to 45 minutes). Meanwhile, brown meat in... - 38.2508

Cut open the vanilla bean and scrape out the pith with the tip of a knife. In a bowl, cream the butter and 1 cup (100 g) of the powdered sugar to form a smooth mixture; add the egg yolk and salt, together with the vanilla pith. Mix in the flour. Let this rich... - 43.5959

Line broiler pan rack with foil; spray with cooking spray. In small bowl stir mustard and water until smooth. Stir in corn syrup, duck sauce, rice wine, soy sauce and sesame oil. In large bowl toss shrimp with about 1/4 cup of mustard glaze. Wrap half slice... - 34.1446

Beat the egg white stiff, gradually trickling in the sugar. Toast the hazelnuts either in a skillet on top of the stove or on a baking sheet in the oven. Let cool slightly to let the skins split, then rub between your hands to remove the skins... - 39.8038

Heat oven to 350°F. Mix all ingredients except almonds until well blended. Spoon into 9-inch pie plate or quiche dish; sprinkle with almonds. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve with assorted crackers. - 32.158

In a punch bowl combine cocktail mix, vodka, and beef broth. Add hot pepper sauce to taste. Serve over ice cubes. Garnish with lime slices or vegetable stirrers, if desired. - 24.2286

Score ham in diamond pattern, if desired. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Insert meat thermometer. Bake, uncovered, in a 325°F oven for 1 3/4 hours or till meat thermometer registers 140°F. Meanwhile, in small saucepan blend wine and lemon juice... - 34.8724

In blender container combine 1 package of the peaches, 1 can lemonade concentrate, and half the vodka. Cover and blend till chopped. Add half the ice cubes, one at a time, blending at lowest speed till slushy. Pour into punch bowl. Repeat with remaining... - 26.1077

Thaw strawberries; put through food mill or mash. Stir in sugar; mix well. Let stand for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add fruit pectin; stir for 3 minutes. Ladle into clean freezer containers. Cover; let stand 24 hours at room temperature. Label and... - 29.1666

Brush both sides of bread with olive or cooking oil; sprinkle with parmesan cheese and garlic salt. Cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Place in 15xl0xl-inch baking pan. Bake in 300°F oven for 30 minutes, stirring once. Cool. Store in airtight containers. - 26.8467

Prepare one or more of the fillings. Using a cookie or biscuit cutter, cut bread slices into shapes. Spread filling on white or rye bread shapes. Top with a matching shape of a contrasting color bread. Frost tops with cream cheese. Decorate tops with green... - 29.0628

Grind bologna and onion through fine blade of food grinder or in food processor. In mixing bowl combine bologna-onion mixture, Italian dressing, mustard, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper. Turn half of the bologna mixture into the bottom of a... - 36.7016

In large mixer bowl cream together sugar and butter or margarine. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir together flour, salt, baking soda, and cream of tartar; add to creamed mixture and blend well. Stir in oats and pecans. Cover and chill dough for 2 to 3... - 43.5908