Reindeer Bread

Ingredients:1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup white sugar 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 3/4 cup pumpkin puree 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 cup chopped pecans, divided...

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Almond Cinnamon Icebox Cookies

Ingredients:1 1/2 cups butter, softened1 cup sugar1 cup packed brown sugar3 eggs4 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 cup finely chopped almonds2 (2.45 ounce) packages whole unblanched almonds*Instructions:Cream the sugars into the butter.  Add eggs, one...

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Candied Apples

Ingredients:2 cup granulated sugar2 cup corn syrup1/3 cup cinnamon candy1 cup water3/4 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon vanilla1/4 teapoon cloves3/4 teasppon red food coloring6 of your favorite type of apple, roughly medium in size  wooden skewers (these are often found in the produce dept this time...

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Cheesecake the Eggnog Way

Ingredients:CRUST:2 cups crushed vanilla wafers6 tablespoons butter1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg  CHEESECAKE:4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese1 cup white sugar3 tablespoons all-purpose flour3 tablespoons rum*1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 eggs1 cup heavy cream4 egg yolksInstructions:Make the crust by...

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Party Parfaits

As Donkey would tell Shrek, everybody likes parfait!Ingredients:2 envelopes unflavored gelatin1/2 cup orange juice1 cup fat-free milk1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed1/3 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges1 (20 ounce)...

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Sweet Potato Pie

Ingredients:2 cups sweet potatoes, cooked and drained           4 tablespoons margarine, melted3 eggs1 cup sugar1 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon nutmeg3/4 cup milk1 teaspoon vanilla1 9" pie shell, baked1/4 cup chopped pecansInstructions:Mash together...

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Christmas Spirit Eggnog

Ingredients:4 cups milk 5 whole cloves 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 12 egg yolks 1 1/2 cups sugar 4 cups light cream 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg Instructions:Place a large saucepan over very low heat.  Put the cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla,...

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Lucky Year Black Eyed Peas

Eating black eyed peas is one of many foods that is said to bring luck to you in the New Year.  It goes good with pork chops!Ingredients:1 pound dry black-eyed peas2 cups chopped cooked hamSalt and pepper to taste1 heaping spoonful minced garlic2 onions, diced1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes or...

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All Butter Apple Pie Crust

There are times when a ready pie dish will do but Thanksgiving is special so why not try making your own pie crust… it’s not as difficult as you may think. Ingredients: 1 ½ cups sifted flour ½ cup chilled butter cut into cubes ½ teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons cold water Makes 1 9-inch pie crust Directions: Combine...

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Vegetable Chow Mein

While this recipe is a veggie-based, your favorite meats can certainly be added. Whether you want boneless chicken, strips of beef or shrimp, you can add them to this recipe quite simply. Chow mein is a very versatile recipe and you can even substitute or add veggies if you prefer. This recipe makes about 8 side dish servings.Ingredients•   ...

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Corn Casserole

Ingredients:1 box corn muffin mix 3 eggs 1 cup milk 1/4 cup butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained 1 (14.75 ounce) can cream-style corn Instructions:Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Pour muffin mix into a large mixing bowl.  Add eggs...

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Peck of Pickled Pumpkin

Ingredients:4 pounds peeled and diced pumpkin5 cups white sugar5 cups distilled white vinegar4 cinnamon sticks15 whole clovesInstructions:You'll need a large and deep bowl to put the pumpkin in.  On the stove mix the sugar, vinegar, cinnamon sticks and cloves.  Bring to boil and boil for about...

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