RECIPES FOR CHRISTMAS

Dad / Chef / Author ^ | Carlo3b

[carlo3b]

RECIPES FOR CHRISTMAS

Plan for your Christmas Feast and Gifts HERE!

Holiday Ham with Fruit and Root Beer Glazed

 
BOILING AND SYRUP INGREDIENTS:

• 6  12oz bottles root beer (high quality)

• 1 red apple, sliced

• 1 green apple, sliced

• 1 cup red seedless grapes

• 1/2 orange, sliced

• 1/2 tsp cloves

• cracked black pepper to taste

• 1 tsp file (ground sassafras)

BOILING HAM:
1) Place ham in a heavy-bottomed black iron pot or dutch oven.
2) Surround the ham with apples, grapes, orange and cloves. Add root beer and dust with cracked black pepper and file. 3) Bring to a rolling boil and reduce to simmer. Boil approximately 1 hour and turn ham over and continue boiling until root beer is reduced to a thick syrup.
4) Remove ham and set aside. Continue to reduce syrup until it is the consistency of molasses.
CAUTION: Do not burn, or scorch. Remove syrup and place in a mixing bowl, allow to cool and reserve for later.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 (5 - 10 pounds) smoked ham

• 1/2 cup root beer syrup (reserved)

• 1 cup Creole mustard

• 1/2 cup brown sugar

• 1/4 cup pineapple juice

• 1/4 cup cracked black pepper

• pinch of cinnamon

• pinch of nutmeg

• pinch of allspice

• pinch of ground clove

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
1) Place in the mixing bowl, all of the above ingredients except the ham. Using a wire whisk, blend all spices into the mustard mixture until well incorporated.
2) Place ham in center of dutch oven and coat completely with the sweet mustard mixture.
3) *Bake uncovered for 1 hour.
*Preparing a decorated the ham for the table centerpiece. Start by uusing a sharp paring knife to cut slits on eighth inch deep diagonally across the ham. Continue in the same pattern from the opposite side until even triangles appear from the cuts. Stuff with cloves and, using toothpicks, secure pineapple slices or fresh strawberries to the top of the ham before baking.
SERVES: 6
 
 

[carlo3b]

MIDWEST SAUSAGE AND DRIED CHERRY STUFFING

OHMYGAWD..where have you been...ha!

[carlo3b]

I ate 'em all . . .

..GASP!!!!! all of them?.. :( ..Got milk?

[jellybean]

Merry Christmas

~ The Clinton Legacy Cookbook ~

[christie]

I was all ready to make Minestone . . . until I saw the lima beans. Ugh! Well, maybe no one will notice if I leave 'em out.

[carlo3b]

Frittata Florentine

• 2 10 oz. packages frozen chopped spinach
• 3 cup cottage cheese
• 1 cup plain bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
• 5 eggs
• Paprika

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
1) Parboil and drain spinach thoroughly. Blend with cottage cheese, 3/4 cup bread crumbs and cheese.
2) In separate bowl beat 3 eggs well and blend into spinach mixture.
3) Lightly oil bottom of an 8x8 inch baking dish and sprinkle it with the remaining bread crumbs. Place pan in oven until the bread crumbs are golden brown (approximately 3 to 5 minutes).
4) Spread spinach mixture evenly in baking dish.
5) Beat the remaining eggs and pour evenly over the spinach.
Sprinkle with paprika. Bake for 45 minutes.
Cool for about 10 minutes before serving. Serves 9.
 

YOUR TURN!!!!

[carlo3b]

lima beans. Ugh! Well,maybe no one will notice if I leave 'em out.

You ate all of the cookies...the Lima beans STAY!.....LOLOLOL

[jellybean]

Ahhh...christie...those were supposed to be a reward for carlo's hard work today...

Honest, carlo...we had chocolate chip, ginger snaps, molasses, sugar cookies...ummmmmm...oreos....ahhhh....fig newtons....we had lots!! Sorry you missed 'em. It's the thought that counts....

Think he bought it??

[carlo3b]

Linguini Broccoli e Olio

• 1 bunch broccoli
• 1 stick butter
• 1 lb. linguini
• Garlic clove or garlic salt

1) Cook broccoli until tender.
2) In a separate pot cook the linguini. When the linguini is to your liking remove from the pot and drain well.
3) Add the butter to the linguini and mix it until it is melted.
4) Add garlic to taste and season with salt & pepper. Add cooked broccoli.
Place the broccoli on top or gently mix the ingredients together.
It's that easy!!
 

YOUR TURN..

[jellybean]

YUMMMM...I'm having that for lunch tomorrow!!

[carlo3b]

a reward for carlo's hard work today..... we had chocolate chip, ginger snaps, molasses, sugar cookies... .oreos....ahhhh....fig newtons....we had lots!! Sorry you missed 'em. It's the thought that counts....

GASP!!!!  christie ate all of them  ...the thought that counts..h#ll...wheres my cookies...CHRISTIE!!!!...hahahahhaah

[jellybean]

Christie knew how hard you were workin' and.....worried....that you might not even take a break to eat...the cookies were there....she did it for you!!

Men!!! They're so unappreciative!!

[carlo3b]

I've had more than one request for some recipes that are fast and especially good for a single serving...well;

Artichoke Soup Uno
A great soup for one, that can easily be multiplied to feed more ...a lot more.

1 1/4 cup chicken stock
1 scallion (green onion), thinly sliced
1 tsp. lemon juice, fresh is always better, or 1/4 t concentrate
3 cooked artichoke hearts, fresh, frozen, or canned, cut into bite sized pieces (of course fresh is by far best, canned requires draining)
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 Tbs. heavy cream ( you may sub canned evaporated milk)

1) Bring the stock, scallion, and lemon juice to a boil over high heat.
Add the remaining ingredients and return to the boil, stirring occasionally.
Serves 1.
 
 

[carlo3b]

....she did it for you!!

Awwwwwwwwww, and I ate the pasta for both of ya!! ....LOLOL

[sonserae]

I have another Useful tip:

49. Windex gets rid of zits.

[carlo3b]

Great Guacamole dip for One

• 1 small ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
• 1 small tomato, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 small garlic clove, crushed
• 1 Tbs. (15 ml) finely chopped onion
• 1 tsp. (5 ml) lemon or lime juice
• Hot sauce to taste
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Mash the avocado with a fork in a small bowl. Stir in the remaining ingredients.
Serve with tortilla chips. Serves 1.
 

[carlo3b]

49. Windex gets rid of zits....

Naw... Windex?.. Really?

[Salvation]

Bookmarked

[carlo3b]

Come back tomorrow, there will be more...any requests?/ Got recipes??? LOL

[Coto]

"...Love is what's in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents - - - - and listen.
Bobby - age 5 "

...outta the mouths of babes....

[MeekOneGOP]

Thank you, thank you, for the timely bumps... Merry Christmas my friend, and a Happy New Year.

My pleasure, FRiend. Merry Christmas and HNY to you too !!

Merry Christmas from
Ming n Meek !