December 30, 2009

THE INGREDIENTS

2 c. plain croutons
4 eggs, slightly beaten
2 c. milk
1 c. grated Cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp. prepared mustard
1/4 c. minced green pepper
2 tbsp. chopped scallions
4 slices bacon, fried and crumbled
1/2 tsp. salt
Solution

December 28, 2009

THE INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
12 oz. shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 sm. onion, coarsely chopped
1/2 med. green bell pepper, cut into strips
1/2 med. red bell pepper, cut into strips
1/2 med. yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
2 tbsp. dry white wine
Salt and pepper
1/4 c. chopped fresh basil
1 tsp. thyme
Solution

December 24, 2009

THE INGREDIENTS

4 cups sugar
8 tablespoons corn syrup
1 1/2 cups water
3 or 4 squares unsweetened chocolate
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup nuts
Solution

December 21, 2009

THE INGREDIENTS

1 c. carrot, grated (4)
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 c. raisins
1/2 c. Christmas fruit
1 c. lard
1 c. potatoes, grated
1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 egg
Solution

December 18, 2009

THE INGREDIENTS

3 cans frozen lemonade juice, defrosted
2 cans frozen orange juice, defrosted
1 can frozen pineapple juice, defrosted
1 lg. pkg. fresh or frozen strawberries
1 (2 liter) bottle ginger ale
1/4 to 1/2 bottle of rum
Solution

December 17, 2009

THE INGREDIENTS

Part 1--

1/2 cup plus 1 tbsp Crisco shortening
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup water
1 1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp ground cloves
2 heaping tbsp cocoa


Part 2-

1 box confectioner's sugar
1-2 tbsp softened butter
1 capful vanilla extract
milk
food coloring in holiday colors
Solution

December 16, 2009

THE INGREDIENTS

1 stick butter
4 or 5 large fresh yams or sweet potatoes
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon OR 1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 tsp. freshly grated ginger root
1/2 tsp. sea salt
2 to 2 1/2 cups mini marshmallows (optional)
Solution

December 14, 2009

THE INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup mashed pumpkin
1/2 cup molasses
2 1/2 cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
1 tablespoon grated orange rind
Solution

December 11, 2009

THE INGREDIENTS

1 ¾ cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
½ cup butter
⅓ cup peanut butter
½ cup sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
1 bag of chocolate candy kisses
Solution

December 10, 2009

THE INGREDIENTS

3 tablespoons butter
1 package (10 oz. about 40) regular marshmallows
or 4 cups miniature marshmallows
6 cups Rice Krispies®
or 6 cups Cocoa Rice Krispies®
prepared green frosting
red cinnamon candies
Solution

December 09, 2009

THE INGREDIENTS

1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs, separated
3 cups flour, divided
1/2 lb candied cherries, finely chopped
1/2 lb candied pineapples, finely chopped
1/2 lb golden raisins
1 quart shelled pecans, finely chopped
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons dark rum
1 teaspoon baking soda dissolved in hot water
Solution

December 07, 2009

THE INGREDIENTS

4 c. Baker's angel flake coconut
1/3 c. butter, melted
2 pkgs. (4 servings) instant vanilla pudding
1 1/4 c. milk
1/2 c. Bacardi rum
1/8 tsp. vanilla
3 1/2 c. (8 oz.) thawed Cool Whip
Solution

December 04, 2009

THE INGREDIENTS

1 (3 oz.) lemon Jello
1 1/2 c. boiling water
3 tbsp. vinegar or onion juice
1 can shrimp, crab or tuna
3/4 c. celery
1/2 c. mayonnaise
Onion
Cabbage
Green pepper
Pimento
Solution

December 02, 2009

THE INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
3 cups flour
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 cup blanched almonds, sliced
Solution