( Still learning how to crop on this! Say hello to Garrett's finger top left!)On our road trip across America (that sounds so cool) we stopped at Zana's house in St Louie for some marathon Christmas cooking - then hit the road on Christmas day headed for VA! The only bummer was all my favorite holiday recipes were in the moving van. I had to google similar recipes but they weren't the same. Yet another reminder why I do this blog...once my tried and true babies are posted, I'll never be without them again! OH WHAT A FEELING!
~FAVORITE CHRISTMAS RECIPES~
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS CHEESE BALL
Recipe from Carol Smith
1 jar Roka Blue Cheese (Kraft makes this, it's usually next to the velveeta)
2 jars Old English Cheese " "
2 8 oz blocks of cream cheese (use Kraft, I think it makes a difference)
2 Tb grated onion
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (who named this, I mean really!)
1 cup ground pecans- DIVIDED
1 /2 cup chopped parsley -DIVIDED - I sometimes use dried just use less if you do.
Combine all ingredients except 1/2 portions of nuts and parsley. Spread into desired small serving bowl and sprinkle with remaining nuts and parsley - or you can divide mixture and make a ball and roll the nuts and parsley onto it. Refrigerate -
I love this with wheat thins or use your favorite crackers. Enjoy!
CHRISTMAS WASSAIL
In a large pot boil:
5 quarts water
2 tsp whole cloves
2 cinnamon sticks
Remove whole spices and add:
6 oz frozen lemonade
6 oz. frozen apple juice or apple cider
12 oz frozen orange juice
3 cups sugar
Let it simmer to combine flavors. When it gets low add apple cider and reheat. Should last through the holidays. Store in refrigerator.
There are a lot of different names for this one so we just call it...
Garrett's Whipped Cream Dream Salad!
This is one of those throw in whatever you like kind of recipe, so here goes:
About 4 crisp apples - Fuji or gala
1 or 2 pomegranates
About 2 cups miniature marshmallows (the more the merrier!)
a couple handfuls of crasins or raisins
1 sliced banana - (I never use)
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (not for Garrett!)
1 pint heavy whipping cream - whipped and sweetened to your liking
Mix all together and I'll see you on cloud 9!
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