100 Christmas Recipes

By Mary Gardner

PINEAPPLE CHEESE BALL

2 (8 oz.) pkgs. of cream cheese

1 (8 1/2 oz.) can of crushed pineapple, drained

2 cups of chopped pecans

1/4 cup of chopped green pepper or 1/4 cup of chopped pimiento

2 tablespoons of finely chopped onion

1/2 teaspoon of seasoned salt

Beat softened cheese with a fork. Stir in well drained pineapple, 1 cup pecans, pepper or

pimiento, onion and salt. Shape into 1 or 2 balls and roll in remaining pecans. Wrap and

store in refrigerator for 24 hours. Serve with assorted crackers.

VEGETABLE CHRISTMAS TREE

1 recipe Hidden Valley sour cream based dip

1 bunch fresh broccoli

1 head cauliflower

15 cherry tomatoes

Spread bottom of a large oblong Pyrex dish with dip. Cut broccoli flowerettes into short

pieces; cut cauliflower into bite size chunks. Clean one broccoli stalk for tree trunk.

Arrange broccoli into a tree shape on top of dip; stud with tomatoes and surround by

cauliflower.

CHRISTMAS CHEESE SPREAD

1 lb. of sharp cheddar cheese

1/2 cup of mayonnaise

1/4 cup of heavy cream

1 cup of chopped pecans

1 tablespoon of garlic

2 dashes of Tabasco sauce

1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper

Shred cheese. Mix all ingredients, shape in mold, refrigerate. Remove from mold prior

to serving. Serve with crackers.

CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD

8 oz. of extra sharp cheddar cheese, grated

8 oz. of cream cheese, softened

1 tablespoon of chopped green bell pepper

1 teaspoon of grated onion

1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce

1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice

Chopped parsley

2 tablespoons of sliced pimiento, or cherry tomatoes

Chopped nuts

Combine cheeses, green pepper, onion, and Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice. Chill.

Arrange cheese mixture in Christmas tree shape. Sprinkle with parsley, dot with

pimiento or tomato "ornaments". Cover "trunk" with chopped nuts. Serve with crackers.

CHRISTMAS PICKLES

10 pickles, sliced thin

1 cup of green peppers

1 cup of red peppers

1/2 cup of onions, diced

1 cup of vinegar

2 cups of white sugar

1 tablespoon of mustard seed

1 tablespoon of dill seed

1 tablespoon of salt

Heat vinegar and sugar until it comes to boil. Do not boil. Cool and pour over pickles,

peppers and onions. Will keep without sealing for months in refrigerator.

HOLIDAY DIP

1 cup of mayonnaise

1 (8 oz.) pkg. of sour cream

1 (8 oz.) can of water chestnuts, drained, finely chopped

2 tablespoons of chopped pimiento

1 tablespoon of sliced green onion

2 teaspoons of beef flavor bouillon

1/2 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce

1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder

Fresh vegetables and chips

In medium bowl combine all ingredients except vegetables and chips; mix well. Cover.

Chill. Stir before serving. Garnish with additional green onion if you wish. Serve with

vegetables and chips.

CLAM DIP

1 (10 1/2 oz.) can of minced clams

6 oz. of cream cheese

2 teaspoons of grated onion

1/4 teaspoon of hot pepper sauce

1/8 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce

1/4 teaspoon of lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon of clam juice (reserved juice from canned clams)

Drain canned clams and reserve juice. Combine clams with remaining ingredients and

blend thoroughly. Chill. Serve with crackers or bread rounds.

CHRISTMAS CRAB DIP

1 pkg. (8 oz.) of cream cheese

1 jar Kraft Sharp Old English cheese spread

1 tablespoon of half & half

1 tablespoon of chopped chives

Dash Worcestershire sauce

Garlic salt, to taste

12 oz. of crab (fresh, frozen or canned)

Mix the first six ingredients in the top of a double boiler or chafing dish over a medium

heat. When the ingredients have melted and mixed well add the crab, reduce the heat to

just warm. Serve with crackers. Great for a party!

HOLIDAY BROCCOLI DIP

2 (6 oz.) of garlic cheese links (in Dairy case)

1 can of cream of mushroom soup

1 small jar of chopped mushrooms

1 small chopped onion

Margarine

2 pkgs. of frozen chopped broccoli

Saute onion in margarine. Cook broccoli according to package directions, draining

excess liquid. Add all ingredients in double boiler and cook until cheese is melted. Serve

warm with King Size corn chips or crackers.

CRANBERRY CHRISTMAS PUNCH

1 - 3 oz. package of cherry flavored gelatin

1 cup of boiling water

1 - 6 oz. can of frozen lemonade or pineapple-orange juice concentrate

3 cups of cold water

1 - 1 quart bottle of cranberry juice cocktail, chilled

1 - 1 pint of ginger ale, chilled

Dissolve cherry flavored gelatin in boiling water. Stir in lemonade or pineapple-orange

juice concentrate. Add the cold water and the cranberry juice cocktail. Place in a large

punch bowl two trays of ice cubes or a molded ice ring. Pour punch over ice. Slowly

pour in chilled ginger ale. Fruit flavored sherbet may be added if desired. Makes about

25 servings

CHRISTMAS PUNCH

2 cups of boiling water

3/4 cup of sugar

1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon

1 - 46 oz. can of pineapple juice, chilled

1 - 32 oz. bottle of cranberry juice, chilled

1 - 28 oz. bottle of ginger ale, chilled

Combine water, sugar and cinnamon in a saucepan, bring to a boil, and stir until sugar

dissolves and chill. Combine sugar, syrup, fruit juices and ginger ale. Serve over ice.

Yield 3 3/4 quarts.

CHRISTMAS CIDER

1 gal. of apple cider

1 - 48 oz. jar of cranberry juice

4 sticks of cinnamon

1 small pkg. of red hots candy

Simmer all but red hots for 4 hours. Put candies in glasses, about 1 spoon per glass. Pour

liquid over. Serve hot.

RED CHRISTMAS

1 can of red Hawaiian punch

1 small can of frozen lemonade

1 bottle of ginger ale

1 quart of cranberry juice

Combine all the ingredients above in punch bowl and serve.

CHRISTMAS FRUIT PUNCH

1 - 6 oz. can of frozen orange juice

2 - 6 oz. cans of frozen limeade

1 - 6 oz. can of frozen lemonade

1 large can of pineapple juice

1 pint of cranberry juice cocktail

8 cups of cold water

2 quarts of chilled ginger ale

1 quart of plain chilled soda water

1 quart of frozen strawberries

Mint garnish

Empty frozen juices, pineapple and cranberry juice, and water in a large container. Let

stand until frozen juice is thawed; stir well. Add frozen strawberries. Pour mixture into

punch bowl. Add ice cubes. Just before serving, gently pour in ginger ale and soda water.

Top with fruit ice ring and sprigs of mint. Fruit Ice Ring: Use any combination of lime,

lemon or orange slices. Arrange in pattern in ring mold; add water

Impressum

Verlag: BookRix GmbH & Co. KG

Texte: Mary Gardner
Bildmaterialien: Mary Gardner
Tag der Veröffentlichung: 28.11.2014
ISBN: 978-3-7368-5981-4

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