Archive for the ‘Holiday Foods’ Category

Festive Tossed Salad

Ingredients 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoons water 1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix 2 (10 ounce) packages Italian-blend salad greens 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 1 cup crumbled feta cheese 3/4 cup dried cranberries Directions In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine [...]

Tasty Cola Roast Turkey

Ingredients 1 (16 pound) whole turkey – thawed, neck and giblets removed 1/2 cup butter, softened 2 cups cola-flavored carbonated beverage (such as Coke®) salt and ground black pepper to taste Directions Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Wash the turkey well, and pat dry with paper towels. Use your hands to [...]

Perfect Pecan Pie

Ingredients 1 3/4 cups white sugar 1/4 cup dark corn syrup 1/4 cup butter 1 tablespoon cold water 2 teaspoons cornstarch 3 eggs 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/4 cups chopped pecans 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shell Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium saucepan, [...]

Pilgrim Pumpkin Pie

Ingredients 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon white sugar 2 teaspoons salt 1 3/4 cups shortening 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar 1 egg 1/2 cup ice water 2 eggs, beaten 2 cups pumpkin puree 3/4 cup honey 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1 (12 fluid [...]

Easy Tart Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients 1 cup white sugar 1 cup orange juice 1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries Directions In a medium saucepan over medium heat, dissolve the sugar in the orange juice. Stir in the cranberries, and cook until they start to pop (about 10 minutes). Remove from heat, and transfer to a bowl. Cranberry sauce will [...]

Tasty Yam Casserole

Ingredients 4 pounds yams 2 eggs 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 6 ounces pecan halves 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup melted butter Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Poke yams in several [...]

Thanksgiving Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients 5 pounds red potatoes, peeled and quartered 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup butter salt and pepper to taste Directions Place potatoes in a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until fork tender, about 20 minutes. Drain, add butter, and mash using a potato masher, ricer or [...]

Spinach-Stuffed Pumpkins

“Sweet mini pumpkins stuffed with creamed spinach and topped with melted cheese. Sure to impress!” Ingredients 4 small sugar pumpkins 1 (9 ounce) package frozen creamed spinach, thawed 3 ounces cream cheese, softened 4 slices white cheese, such as Monterey Jack butter Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cut off tops [...]

Irish Boxty

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups grated raw potatoes 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup leftover mashed potatoes 1 egg 1 tablespoon skim milk salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup olive oil Directions Toss the grated potatoes with flour in a large bowl. Stir in mashed potatoes until combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the [...]

Irish Cream Brownies

Ingredients 1 (20 ounce) package brownie mix 1/2 cup Irish cream liqueur 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs 2 teaspoons milk 2 tablespoons Irish cream liqueur 1 teaspoon brewed coffee 1/2 cup butter, softened 2 cups confectioners’ sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup toffee baking bits (such as Heath Bits ‘O Brickle®) (optional) Directions [...]

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