December 28, 2010

THE INGREDIENTS

1 12-cup pot very strong coffee (chocolate flavored is best)
2 lbs. light brown sugar
4-6 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 bottle 190 proof Clear Springs or Everclear
Solution

December 23, 2010

THE INGREDIENTS

1 cup butter/marg. softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
8 oz container of red candied cherries (fruitcake cherries not maraschino)
8 oz container of green candied cherries (fruitcake cherries)
2 1/4 cups flour
1/4 cup flour
powder sugar for sprinkling
Solution

December 20, 2010

THE INGREDIENTS

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 cocoa1 box confectioner's sugar
1-2 tbsp softened butter
1 capful vanilla extract
milk
food coloring in holiday colors
Solution

December 13, 2010

THE INGREDIENTS

2 cups water
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons lard
2-3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon salt
3 eggs (reserve 1 yolk)
2 pkg active dry yeast
6 1/2 - 7 cups King Arthur Flour
Solution

December 10, 2010

THE INGREDIENTS

1 bottle Claret, Burgundy, or other dry red wine
10 cardamom seeds
5 whole cloves
3 pieces fresh or dried orange peel
4 dried figs
1 1/2" cinnamon stick
1 cup raisins
1/2 lb. sugar cubes
1 cup blanched slivered almonds
Solution

December 06, 2010

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 02, 2010

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