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Christmas In July

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Frosty Polar Bears

Frosty Polar Bears

  • Makes: 2 ½ dozen
  • ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 60 round butter-flavored crackers
  • 24 oz. White candy coating, melted
  • 60 miniature marshmallows
  • 30 mini butter-flavored crackers
  • Blue chocolate M&M’s
  • Black sugar pearls
  • Black decorating icing, optional

Spread peanut butter on half of the crackers; top with remaining crackers to make sandwiches refrigerate until firm. Dip sandwiches in melted candy coating; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper. Dip marshmallows in coating; allow excess to drip off. Place two marshmallows on top each cookie for ears. Dip mini crackers in melted candy coating; allow excess to drip off. Place on top of sandwiches for snouts. Top each snout with an M&M. Add black sugar pearls for eyes and, if desired; use black decorating icing for mouths. Let stand until set. Refrigerate cookies in an airtight container.

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A Great Chili Recipe

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Chili Mac

  • 2 pounds ground sirloin
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 sweet onion, chopped
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons dark chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons cumin
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce, such as Frank’s Red Hot
  • Coarse salt, to taste
  • 1 cup beer or beef broth
  • 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes in juice
  • 1 can (14 ounces) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 pound corkscrew-shaped or elbow pasta with lines, cooked to al dente and drained
  • Chopped scallions, for garnish

In a big, deep pot, brown beef in extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onions, peppers, and garlic. Season with chili powder, cumin, hot sauce, and salt. Cook 5 minutes, then stir in beer or broth, reduce liquid by half, 2 minutes. Stir in both cans of tomatoes and simmer. Add hot pasta to pot and stir to coat pasta evenly. Remove from heat and garnish big bowlfuls of Chili Mac with chopped scallions. Serve with green salad on the side.

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Celebrating National Mint Chocolate Day

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Mint Thins

Mint Thins

 1 Package (8 Squares) Semi-Sweet chocolate, melted, slightly cooled

  • ¼ tsp peppermint extract
  • 1 sleeve RITZ Crackers (36 crackers)
  • 1 candy cane (6 inch), crushed

Mix chocolate and extract. Dip crackers in chocolate mixture, turning to completely coat each cracker. Carefully scrape off excess chocolate. Place crackers in single layer on waxed paper-covered baking sheets; sprinkle with crushed candy. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until chocolate is firm.

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Cooking With Kids

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Utensils:

  • Mixing bowl
  • 1 cup measure
  • mixing spoon

Ingredients:

  • 1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup cold water or ginger ale
  • 1 cup fruit combinations*

FRUITS THAT SINK: Mandarin oranges, seedless grapes, drained canned fruits (packed in heavy syrup)

such as peach slices, sliced pear halves, crushed pineapple or pineapple chunks, cherries or apricots.

FRUITS THAT SWIM: Banana slices, apple wedges or diced apple, strawberry halves, fresh orange sections, fresh sliced peaches or pears, marshmallows or coarsely chopped nuts.

Dissolve gelatin in boiling water in heatproof glass bowl. Add cold water. Add fruits that will sink,

Then add fruits that will swim. Chill until firm, at least 3 hours.

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Getting Ready For Christmas

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Christmas Treats

Christmas Treats

 Ingredients:

  • 2 ½ oz. graham crackers
  • 4 oz. icing or powdered sugar
  • 3 tbsp. cocoa
  • 4 tbsp. butter, melted
  • 1 tsp of cinnamon or dissolved instant coffee
  • ½ tsp. vanilla extract

 Method:

Put the graham crackers into a clean plastic bag. Use a rolling pin to crush them until they make fine crumbs. Sift the sugar and cocoa into a big bowl. Use a wooden spoon to stir in the butter, coffee and vanilla. Pour the crumbs into the bowl. Mix them in. Then, use your hands to squeeze the mixture into a ball. Break off pieces of the mixture and roll them into small balls. Make them about the size of walnuts. Put the finished balls onto a large plate. Leave them in a cool place until they become firm.

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Rice Pudding

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Rice pudding is always a favorite.

 

  • ½ cup uncooked rice
  • 3 cups milk
  • ½ cup raisins
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 (6 oz.) package instant vanilla pudding

In a saucepan, bring 1 cup of milk to a boil. Stir in rice, raisins, and butter. Cover and cook until milk is absorbed. Combine pudding and 2 cups of milk along with cinnamon and nutmeg; stir until mixture thickens. Add to rice and raisin mixture. Spoon into serving bowls and sprinkle with cinnamon. Serve warm or chilled.

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Getting Ready For New Year’s

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Hollow out a round pumpernickel bread for a bread bowl to serve your dip.

 

Easy Dip For Your New Year’s Party

 Spinach Dip

Ingredients:

  • 1 package thawed, chopped frozen spinach (well drained)
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 can chopped water chestnuts
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 package dry vegetable soup mix
  • 3 green onions, chopped

Mix all ingredients, cover and set in refrigerator overnight. Serve with cut up pieces of pumpernickel bread or chips for dipping.

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Count Down To Christmas

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This recipe is great to make with little helpers.

Cookie Dough Bears

Ingredients:

  • 1 package (about 16 ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
  • 1 cup uncooked quick oats
  • Mini semisweet chocolate chips

Method:

Let dough stand at room temperature 15 minutes. Combine dough and oats in medium bowl; beat with electric mixer at medium speed until blended. Cover and freeze 15 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat cookie sheets with nonstick cooking spray. For each bear, shape 1 (1 inch) ball for body and 1 (3/4 inch) ball for head. Place body and head together on cookie sheets; flatten slightly. Form 7 small balls for arms, legs, ears and nose; arrange on bear body and head. Place 2 chocolate chips on each head for eyes. Place 1 chocolate chip on each body for belly button.

Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on sheet 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.

Makes about 9 cookies.

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Fun Food For Halloween

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Fun and easy to make.

Witches Hats

1 package of Keebler Elf Striped Cookies
1 package of Hershey’s Kisses
1 tube of orange decorators frosting

Flip over the Keebler Elf Cookie and apply a nickel sized portion of frosting. Press the Hershey’s Kiss down onto the frosting and cookie. Let harden, and enjoy.

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Fun Food For Halloween

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Easy Candy Corn Fudge

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Thank  you to Bonnie of Gainesville for sharing your recipe.

Ingredients:
Yellow Layer
12 oz white chocolate chips
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
1 tbsp honey – OR 1 tsp of extract of your choice (lemon, orange, etc.)
yellow food color
Orange Layer
12 oz white chocolate chips
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
1 tbsp honey OR 1 tsp of extract of your choice (lemon, orange, etc.)
orange food color
White Layer
12 oz white chocolate chips
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
1 tsp vanilla extract (clear is best!) OR 1 tsp of extract of your choice (lemon, orange, etc.)

 

Method:
Line a 9×5 loaf pan with foil. Make sure to leave foil hanging over two sides of the pan for easy removal. If you are using non-stick foil – you’re done. If not, lightly spray the foil with cooking spray.
Combine white chips, heavy whipping cream, and honey in a medium-size microwave safe bowl.
Microwave for 30 seconds on high heat. Stir. Repeat and stir until chips are melted and smooth.
Add the food color and stir until color is uniform. You may need to add more food color to achieve your desired shade.
Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared pan and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Orange Layer
Combine white chips, heavy whipping cream, and honey in a medium-size microwave safe bowl.
Microwave for 30 seconds on high heat. Stir. Repeat and stir until chips are melted and smooth.
Add the food color and stir until color is uniform. You may need to add more food color to achieve your desired shade.
Spread the mixture evenly onto the chilled yellow layer and chill for at least 30 minutes.
White Layer
Combine white chips and heavy whipping cream in a medium-size microwave safe bowl.
Microwave for 30 seconds on high heat. Stir. Repeat and stir until chips are melted and smooth.
Stir in the vanilla extract.
Spread the mixture evenly onto the chilled orange layer and chill for at least 2 hours.
Remove the fudge from the pan using the foil as handles. Cut fudge into slices and then into wedges or triangles so that they resemble candy corn.

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

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