Our family loves ice cream! So naturally ice cream must be worked into any holiday or special occasion here at the house. One night last week we watched our favorite old Grinch movie with bowls of Grinch Ice Cream Sundaes! In a large bowl, mix a softened carton of vanilla ice cream with 1 teaspoon of mint extract and enough green food coloring gel to reach the perfect Grinch green. Stir until all ingredients are combined well. Pour back into the carton and refreeze. Serve scoops of Grinch ice cream with sprinkle candy hearts, whipped cream, and cherries! Isn’t that a happy little sundae! You know, maybe if the Grinch had worked a little more ice cream into his diet, he wouldn’t have been ... Read more
Christmas Pound Cakes
Happy Tuesday and Merry Christmas! I've been sharing some of my favorite recipes for Christmas cooking, and today I'm moving on to Christmas baking with two pound cake recipes that are suitable for any holiday gatherings and gifting. The first pound cake is one my dear friend, Missy, developed herself, having taken her favorite elements from various Christmas pound cake recipes to create one of the best cakes I think I've ever put in my mouth! The tangy burst of orange and cranberry combined with creamy morsels of white chocolate, under a blanket of buttery cream cheese icing make this cake fantastically festive in both appearance and taste. I baked her recipe for the first time last ... Read more
Smoked Salmon Spread
Smoked Salmon Spread is a tasty appetizer I like to sit out as guests are arriving when we hosts Christmas parties. I also take this to the Christmas supper my mother-in-law hosts on Christmas night where we all bring party foods (we eat Christmas lunch at my mom's). I love this stuff! It's great year around, but I find myself mostly making it during the holidays. Smoked Salmon Spread This recipe is from Ina Garten. I purchase my smoked salmon from Costco, and usually double this recipe so we have plenty left to snack on for a few days after Christmas. Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 1/2 cup sour cream 1 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 Tbsp. minced fresh dill 1 ... Read more
Major Domo’s Favorite Pie
If you're planning to entertain this Christmas season and need an elegant entree for an evening meal, today's recipe is one that is sure to dazzle your dinner guests! A structure consisting of puff pastry, creamed potatoes, prime rib, and sauted vegetables, with drizzles of demi glace sauce and Aioli, Major Domo's Favorite Pie is a sophisticated, yet robust meal. Our family first enjoyed Major Domo's Favorite Pie at Cinderella's Castle in Disney World. It is exceptional in flavor and presentation! It is also fairly expensive and time-consuming (although completely worth it) to prepare. I've followed the real recipe for a few very special occasions, as pictured in this post from a Christmas ... Read more
Holiday Brussels Sprouts
Hello, again! I’m posting Christmas recipes this week, and today I’d like to share one of my (and my kids’, believe it or not!) favorite holiday vegetables: Brussels Sprouts! Brussels sprouts used to get such a bad rap, but that’s simply not the case anymore. Up until a few years ago, the only option our grocers offered was frozen. Now that fresh sprouts are stocked in most food markets, they have definitely taken on a new reputation for being a tasty little leafy green! For a weeknight meal, I just roast the sprouts on a baking sheet with salt, pepper, and olive oil for a healthy side dish. They are delicious just like this! But for special occasions, I jazz them up with a few extra ... Read more
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