Christmas Pickles

CHRISTMAS PICKLES

Ingredients :

10 pickles, sliced thin

1 cup of green peppers

1 cup of red peppers

1/2 cup of onions, diced

1 cup of vinegar

2 cups of white sugar

1 tablespoon of mustard seed

1 tablespoon of dill seed

1 tablespoon of salt

Method :

Heat vinegar and sugar until it comes to boil.

Do not boil.

Cool and pour over pickles, peppers and onions.

Will keep without sealing for months in refrigerator.


  

Triple Choclate Fudge

TRIPLE CHOCOLATE FUDGE


Ingredients :


4 1/2 cups of sugar
1 teaspoon of salt
1/2 cup of butter
1 – 13 oz. can of evaporated milk
1 12 oz. bag of chocolate chips
4 – 4 oz. bars of German's sweet chocolate, broken into 1 inch chunks
9 oz. of milk chocolate, broken into 1 inch chunks
2 teaspoons of vanilla
4 cups of coarsely chopped toasted nuts




Method :


In 6 quart Dutch oven, combine sugar, salt, butter and milk.


Bring to simmer,stirring constantly, over medium heat.


As soon as first bubble is seen, boil mixture exactly 8 minutes.


Remove from heat immediately.


Quickly stir in remaining ingredients. Blend thoroughly.


Pour into two oiled 9 x 13 inch pans.


Cover with foil and refrigerate until firm.


Slice as desired. Bring to room temperature before serving for fullest flavor.


Store in refrigerator or freezer.

Christmas Punch Recipes - Cranberry Christmas Punch

CRANBERRY CHRISTMAS PUNCH

Makes about 25 servings

Ingredients :

1 - 3 oz. package of cherry flavored gelatin

1 cup of boiling water

1 - 6 oz. can of frozen lemonade or pineapple-orange juice concentrate

3 cups of cold water

1 - 1 quart bottle of cranberry juice cocktail, chilled

1 - 1 pint of ginger ale, chilled

Method :

Dissolve cherry flavored gelatin in boiling water.

Stir in lemonade or pineapple-orange juice concentrate.

Add the cold water and the cranberry juice cocktail.

Place in a large punch bowl two trays of ice cubes or a molded ice ring.

Pour punch over ice.

Slowly pour in chilled ginger ale.

Fruit flavored sherbet may be added if desired.

CHRISTMAS PUNCH

Ingredients :

2 cups of boiling water

3/4 cup of sugar

1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon

1 - 46 oz. can of pineapple juice, chilled

1 - 32 oz. bottle of cranberry juice, chilled

1 - 28 oz. bottle of ginger ale, chilled

Method :

Combine water, sugar and cinnamon in a saucepan.

Bring to a boil, and stir until sugar dissolves and chill.

Combine sugar, syrup, fruit juices and ginger ale.

Serve over ice.

Yield 3 3/4 quarts.

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New England Christmas Cookies

New England Christmas Cookies

Ingredients :

3/4 cup of melted shortening

3/4 cup of melted butter

1 cup of brown sugar

1 cup of white sugar

1 teaspoon of cinnamon

1 cup of sliced blanched almonds

3 eggs, beaten

1 teaspoon of salt

3 1/2 cups of flour

1 1/2 teaspoons of soda

Method :

Cream sugar and melted ingredients.

Beat eggs and add to creamed mixture.

Sift together all dry ingredients and beat into dough.

Stir in almonds.

Form dough into small rolls and wrap in wax paper.

Refrigerate overnight.

Slice thin and bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.

DO NOT OVERBAKE.

CHRISTMAS CHEESE SPREAD

CHRISTMAS CHEESE SPREAD



Ingredients :


1 lb. of sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup of mayonnaise
1/4 cup of heavy cream
1 cup of chopped pecans
1 tablespoon of garlic
2 dashes of Tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper


Method :


Shred cheese.


Mix all ingredients,shape in mold, refrigerate.


Remove from mold prior to serving.


Serve with crackers.

CHRISTMAS - PINEAPPLE CHEESE BALL RECIPE

CHRISTMAS - PINEAPPLE CHEESE BALL

Ingredients :

2 (8 oz.) pkgs. of cream cheese

1 (8 1/2 oz.) can of crushed pineapple, drained

2 cups of chopped pecans

1/4 cup of chopped green pepper or 1/4 cup of chopped pimiento

2 tablespoons of finely chopped onion

1/2 teaspoon of seasoned salt

Method :

Beat softened cheese with a fork.

Stir in well drained pineapple, 1 cup pecans, pepper or pimiento, onion and salt.

Shape into 1 or 2 balls and roll in remaining pecans.

Wrap and store in refrigerator for 24 hours.

Serve with assorted crackers.