Christmas Cherry Ham Sauce April 20, 2009

Christmas Cherry Ham Sauce

1 c. crushed pineapple, undrained
1/4 c. brown sugar
2 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. grated lemon rind
1/2 tsp. red food coloring
1/8 tsp. salt
1 c. canned, drained, pitted red sour
cherries (save juice)
2 tbsp. corn starch
1/2 c. cherry juice

Into a saucepan mix together pineapple, sugar, butter, lemon juice, lemon rind, food coloring and salt. Heat slowly. In small bowl mix 1/2 cup canned cherry juice and corn starch, stir until smooth. Add to the fruit mixture. Stir constantly until sauce thickens. Lower heat and simmer 3 to 4 minutes. Serve hot over baked ham or broiled ham slices. Makes about 2 1/2 cups sauce.

Holiday 5 Minute Eggnog Pie March 26, 2009

5 Minute Eggnog Pie

2 boxes instant vanilla pudding (small boxes)
1 quart (4 cups) eggnog
2 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
8 oz tub Cool Whip, divided
1 deep dish (or 2 regular) graham cracker pie crust

In large mixing bowl, use a whisk to mix eggnog, pumpkin pie spice,
and vanilla pudding mix. Mix well for 2 minutes, then fold in 4 oz
(half tub) of Cool Whip, mix well. Pour into pie shell/s. Put in
refrigerator and let set for 2-4 hours. Serve with remaining Cool
Whip

New Years Eve and Christmas Recipes December 28, 2008

Carnival of the Recipes

This is the New Years Eve Edition of the Carnival of the Recipes

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Carnival of the Recipes for New Year’s Eve

We have a tremendous selection of recipes this week for your New Years Celebrating delight.  We were surprised to see so few drinks and snacks this week but perhaps participants will be inspired by the actual celebration of New Year’s Eve and will submit lot of recipes for the next carnival.

If you are interested in hosting a Carnival of the Recipes on your blog be sure to let us know by e-mail to recipe.carnival@gmail.com

Cranberry Punch presented by Drink Recipes

Bill presents Black-Eyed Peas Recipes posted at Christmas Recipes.

Michele presents Velveeta Cheese Dip posted at Meanderings.

Chicken and Corn Casserole presented by healthy chicken recipes

Batya presents Feasting Dieting Can Go Together posted at me-ander.

Barbecued Spicy Turkey Burgers presented by turkey-recipes

Crockpot Corny Ham & Potato Scallop presented by Slow Cooker Recipes

Jennie presents Pumpkin Fudge posted at Adam’s Brag Book.

Bill Austin presents New York Times Recipes posted at Famous Recipes.

Shaun presents Fresh Tomato Soup Recipe posted at Onelite Free Recipes.

Mushroom Omelets presented by Recipes for Diabetic Meals

Munazzah Nawaz presents Birthday Party Fairy Cakes/Cup Cakes posted at Cooking Recipes.

Thelly presents Arizona Chicken posted at Recipes for Cooking Chicken.

Turkey and Stuffing Pie presented by Famous Cooking Recipes

Lemon-Basil Turkey with Roasted Vegetables presented by Famous Recipes

Toni presents A night with Hot Toddy posted at Wifely Steps.

World Famous Recipes presents Cider Glazed Sweet Potatoes with Cranberries posted at World Famous Recipes.

Cheesy Scones presented by Famous Recipes

HappyCampers presents Don’t Buy Caramels Anymore…Make Your Own! posted at The Adventures Of The Williams Family.

Chicken Bacon Cheddar Melts presented by Cooking Chicken

Expat Chef presents Christmas Brunch: Herbed Waffles with Smoked Salmon posted at The Expatriate’s Kitchen.

Turkey in a Bag presented by Recipes for Christmas – Holiday Recipes

You can send recipes or links to recipe.carnival@gmail.com by noon PST on Saturday.

For a line-up of future Carnivals, visit our Carnival of the Recipes page on Blog Carnival.

You can submit to the next Carnival of the Recipes using this form

Thank you

Bill Austin

Christmas Berry Jelly March 17, 2008

Christmas Berry Jelly

2 cups apple juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup cinnamon imperials (red hots)
3/4 cup water
1 teaspoon red food coloring
1/4 teaspoon Mace
1 box powdered pectin
8 whole cloves
1 stick cinnamon
4 cups sugar

Prepare home canning jars and lids according to manufacture’s instructions. Jars must be covered with water and boiled 10
minutes to sterilize. Combine apple juice, lemon juice, red hots, water, food coloring, mace and pectin. Tie cloves and
cinnamon stick in a spice bag. Add spice bag to juice mixture. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Add sugar, stirring to dissolve. Bring to a rolling boil. Boil hard for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and skin foam, if necessary. Carefully ladle hot jelly into hot jars, leaving 1/4″ head space. Wipe jar rim clean. Place lid on jar with sealing compound next to glass. Screw band down evenly and firmly. Do not use excessive force. Process jelly 5 minutes in a boiling water canner.

Christmas Recipes – Magic Reindeer Food December 19, 2007

From the Celebrating Holidays List.

	Have little ones who would get a Kick out of leaving reindeer food? Here’s a simple recipe!!

INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup Dried Oatmeal 1/3 cup Glitter 1 Heartfull of Christmas Hope In a bowl, Mix together the Oatmeal And Glitter. Fold in Christmas Hope Put into a seal top plastic bag or if you Use a baggie, use ribbon to tie it shut.

Tell the kids: On Christmas Eve, sprinkle Magic Reindeer Food on your lawn before “Bedtime” The Glitter will “Shine in the Moonlight” And lead Dear Santa to your house before dawn. The “Smell of Oats” will lead the Reindeer to your Rooftop. The “Christmas Hope” and “Magic Reindeer Food” Guarantee Dear Santa will be there.(If you have little ones that you think might Want to sample this recipe for Magic Reindeer Food simply substitute the Oatmeal with Cherrios and substitute the Glitter With Sugar for the Sparkle)

Christmas Recipes – English Christmas Cookies December 18, 2007

ENGLISH CHRISTMAS COOKIES

2 c. brown sugar

2/3 c. shortening

2/3 c. milk

3 eggs

1 tsp. salt

3 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. nutmeg

1/2 tsp. cloves

1 c. raisins

1 c. pecans

Cream the shortening, adding 1 cup sugar, gradually. Beat the eggs

very light and the remaining sugar and combine the mixture. Sift 2

cups flour with baking powder, salt and spices. Add alternately with

milk. Add the fruit and nuts dredged with flour and enough flour to

make a stiff dough. Drop by teaspoons on greased baking sheet. Bake

in moderate oven until golden brown.