gift & recipe HOLIDAY GUIDE ~ 2016
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Best Smoked Salmon Spread............................................................................................4 Bloody Mary Salad.............................................................................................................4 Blue Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms......................................................................................4 Chalupa..............................................................................................................................4 Chicken Tettrazini.............................................................................................................6 Cranberry Chutney............................................................................................................6 Holiday Olives....................................................................................................................6 Holiday Slaw......................................................................................................................8 “Huzaren Sla” (Hussar’s Salad)........................................................................................8 Merry Tomatoes.................................................................................................................9 Pea Salad............................................................................................................................9 Serviettenknödel (Serviette Dumplings)..........................................................................9
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Candy Potpourri...............................................................................................................10 Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies..................................................................................10 Chocolate Covered Coconut Macaroons..........................................................................10 Chocolate Heavenly Hash...............................................................................................10 Festive Crockpot Snowflake Cocoa.................................................................................11 Nighty Night Cookies......................................................................................................11 Poppy Seed Thumbprints................................................................................................12 Pumpkin Surprise............................................................................................................12 Seasonal Fruit Tart with Lemon Curd...........................................................................12 Rosemary Honeycrisp Apple Infusion............................................................................14 Snickerdoodles.................................................................................................................14 Sugar Cream Pie..............................................................................................................14 Sugar Topped Walnut Bars.............................................................................................14
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Best Smoked Salmon Spread
Blue Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
1/3 cup light Miracle Whip 3-4 oz. light cream cheese (1/3 less fat) 4 Tbls. red onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup diced red, yellow or orange pepper 3 tsp. fresh lemon juice 3 tsp prepared horseradish sauce 4 Tbls. fresh chopped parsley 2 tsp. dill 2 Tbls. capers 4 oz. shredded smoked roasted salmon (Dawson Bay)
My neighbors love it when I serve this appetizer. Even if you don’t like blue cheese, you will love these!
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Shred salmon with fingers, add all other ingredients and mix thoroughly. Chill. Serve on bagel chips or crackers. So good! Cindy Tench | Crestwood
Bloody Mary Salad
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1 lb. large whole mushrooms 2-3 cloves finely chopped garlic 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion 1/4 cup chopped red pepper 1/4 cup melted butter 1/2 cup grated Italian bread crumbs (or crushed garlic croutons) 2 Tbls. fresh chopped parsley 1 Tbls. fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled Remove stems from mushrooms and chop stems finely. Saute mushroom stems, garlic, onion and red pepper in butter for a few minutes. Remove from burner and add bread crumbs, blue cheese, parsley and lemon juice. Mix well. Fill each mushroom cap with mixture and place in lightly greased shallow baking pan. Bake at 400 degrees for about 10-12 minutes, just until slightly browned on top. Serve immediately. Cindy Tench | Crestwood
Chalupa
___________________________________________________________ In the winter of 1975, my aunt and two cousins came to the Midwest from California to celebrate Christmas with my family. She was recently widowed and thought it would be nice to be around a house full of relatives. She was right. We had so much fun that season! Both of my cousins had never seen snow and Mother Nature dazzled them with a foot of beautiful white snow. My aunt brought with her a recipe we had never heard of, let alone tried. Following is an all-time family favorite recipe that reminds me of that snowy Christmas, warm with family love. FOR SERVING: tortilla chips shredded lettuce chopped onion grated cheese chopped tomatoes guacamole black olives sour cream
A 1/4 cup at a time, add a cup of hot V8 to gelatin. Stir in horseradish, salt and Worcestershire. Add remaining hot V8. Stir in other vegetables. Transfer to serving dish and refrigerate until set, 6 or more hours. Makes 6 cups.
3 lb. pork roast (loin or shoulder) 1 lb. pinto beans 1 small can chopped green chili peppers 2 cloves of garlic, minced 2 Tbls. chili powder 1 Tbls. cumin powder 1 tsp. oregano 1 Tbls. salt dash pepper
TIPS: Don’t be tempted to substitute lemon lime jello which yields an unappealing gravy-colored salad. Yellow peppers add color but red or green peppers are fine substitutes. Use real carrots rather than the tasteless, though convenient, carrot bites. Adults may prefer the bite of additional horseradish.
Soak beans overnight. Put all ingredients in a kettle or Dutch oven, cover with water and bring to a boil. Simmer 8 hours until meat is falling off the bone. Uncover for a short time to allow thickening.
Renate Kheim | Webster Groves
Serve over tortilla chips with shredded lettuce, chopped onion, grated cheese, and chopped tomatoes. Optional toppings are guacamole, black olives and sour cream.
In a large bowl, stir together gelatin and 1/2 cup V8. Set aside to softly gel. In a large pan, heat 4 cups V8 until just boiling. Add celery and onion as chopped. Chop cucumber, pepper and carrot, add zest and herbs if using; set aside.
Tricia Beavin | Webster Groves
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Exquisite Citizen Eco-Drive watch. 61 diamond enhanced case, mother-of-pearl dial. Water resistant. Free financing available. PARAMOUNT JEWELERS • 7348 Manchester Ave., Maplewood • 645-1122 • paramountjewelers.com
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Dress your table with fuss-free paper placemats! RUSTED CHANDELIER • 118 N. Kirkwood Rd., Kirkwood • 821-7881 • rustedchandelier.com
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sammysoap offers a large selection of gift boxes, containing 4.5 oz. all-natural 3 or 6 individually wrapped natural artisinal soaps. sammysoap exists in support of human health, a clean planet and disability wage equality. #bethechange sammysoap • 123 W. Argonne, Kirkwood 287-7020
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These Spartina 449 handbags, totes and wallets are available in many different patterns and styles with the new instant personalization option. CAT’S MEOW PERSONALIZED GIFTS 12065 Manchester Rd., Des Peres • 909-1415
Personalized T-Shirts
Best seller alert! Our heavy weight raglan sleeve features our one-of-a-kind snowflake monogram design. Come in and choose from a variety of raglan and glitter color combinations! ZOEY’S ATTIC • 20 N. Gore Ave., Webster Groves 325-5880 • zoeysattic.com
Choose from NY Strip, Rib Eye, Filet Mignon and Shrimp with Filet Mignon. All steaks are USDA Choice, hand cut by our meat specialists, flash frozen and gift wrapped. FREDDIE’S MARKET • 9052 Big Bend Blvd., Webster Groves • 968-1914 • freddiesmarket.com
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Chic, functional sunglasses are always must-have accessories. Find your perfect pair and gifts to share at Rosen Optometry. Eye exams available. Most insurance accepted. Gift cards available. ROSEN OPTOMETRY • 17 Ronnie’s Plaza, St. Louis 843-2020 • rosenoptometry.com
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Chicken Tettrazini
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Cranberry Chutney
___________________________________________________________ This is one of our favorite recipes. We make it every year to serve with our turkey or any other poultry we have. 12 oz. cranberries 1 cup sugar 1 cup water Boil, then simmer, cranberries, water and sugar until cranberries pop open. Stir frequently to mix in sugar and keep from burning. Then add all the following ingredients to the cranberries after they have popped open. 16 oz. can pears, drained and diced (could add the juice if desired) 1 unpeeled apple, diced 2 oranges, peeled and diced small 1/4 - 1/2 cup raisins 1-1/2 Tbls. apple cider vinegar 1/2 tsp. ground ginger (or more to taste) 1/2 tsp cinnamon (or more to taste) 1/4 tsp. ground cloves (or more to taste) 1/4 tsp. nutmeg (optional) 1/2 cup pecans Mix well and stir to keep from burning. Cook until desired consistency – shorter to keep chunkier or cook longer until well cooked down. Add 1/2 cup halved or chopped pecans at end or before serving (so they don’t become so mushy). Eat warm or store in jars in refrigerator and eat cool. Will last for a week or so.
8 oz. chicken (4 boiled breasts or one roasted chicken) in bite-size pieces 16 oz. box linguine (cooked according to package directions) 1/2 cup butter 1 tsp. chopped garlic 1/4 cup flour 4 cups chicken stock 8 oz. sliced button mushrooms 4 cups half & half 8 oz. package shredded cheddar cheese
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Holiday Olives
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Melt butter in pot, add garlic and sauté for one minute. Add flour and whisk to make a roux. Add chicken stock, mushrooms and half & half and continue to cook over medium heat until thickened (about 10-12 minutes) whisking every few minutes so sauce does not stick or burn. Add chicken, mix with linguine and top with cheddar cheese. Makes 8-10 servings. Ann Lemcke | Art of Entertaining | Webster Groves
7 oz. bottle of large stuffed olives 16 oz. cream cheese, softened 1 cup chopped pecans Drain and wipe olives dry. Roll a tablespoon of cream cheese around each olive and cover evenly. Roll olives in nuts, chill. Cut each olive crosswise so that the pimento shows in center of each half. Cover and chill before serving. Barbara Simonson | Kirkwood
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Books and Artistic Gifts
From hand-sawn STL necklaces made locally from antique spoons to jewelry made from book covers, The Novel Neighbor has unique gifts and books for anyone. THE NOVEL NEIGHBOR • 7905 Big Bend Blvd., Webster Groves • 738-9384 • thenovelneighbor.com
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Shop small and find personalized gifts for all! From monogrammed jewelry and embroidered apparel to custom drinkware, home décor and so much more. UNIQUE IDEAS ‘N MORE • 58 Fenton Plaza, Fenton 636-343-2200 • uniqueideasnmore.com
REM-Fit Sleep Monitor This incredibly thin strap lays across your
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Be inspired by our collection of recycled furniture, home décor and unique gifts, including the popular Swan Creek candles—perfect for gift-giving. THE GREEN GOOSE • 1267 S. Laclede Station Rd. (Yorkshire Village) • 961-4444 • greengoose.com
Give the gift of chef-prepared, quality Mexican food, an extensive Tequila selection, bed. It monitors your heart rate, respiratory rate and craft beer and Webster’s best happy hour! motion. It gives a comprehensive and accurate look MILAGRO MODERN MEXICAN • 20 Allen Ave., Ste. 130 at the quality of your sleep. Only $149 now. Webster Groves • 962-4300 THE BACK STORE • stlbackstore.com milagromodernmexican.com
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Tundra, Hopper, Tank and Rambler. We have the perfect YETI for your outdoorsman/ tailgater/party host/commuter. Every YETI boasts legendary temperature retention, hot or cold! SCHNARR’S HARDWARE • 40 E. Lockwood Ave., Webster Groves • 961-4522 • schnarrs.com
Handmade smiles are the perfect holiday gift. Share happiness with your family and friends this holiday season. Proudly handmade in Kirkwood. SEEDS OF HAPPINESS • 150 Prospect Ave., Kirkwood • 877-764-4157 • seedsofhappiness.com
CJ Muggs Bar & Grill
101 W. Lockwood Ave. | 314-963-1976 | cjmuggs.com
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Euclid Records
19 N. Gore Ave. | 314-961-8978 | euclidrecords.com
HooPLa
7 N. Gore Ave. | 314-733-5858 | hooplastl.com
The Hub Bicycle Co.
40 W. Lockwood Ave. | 314-963-0300 | thehubbicyclecompany.com
The Initial Design
25 N. Gore Ave. | 314-968-8300 | theinitialdesignstl.com
KIND soap company
20 Allen Ave. Ste 105 | 314-942-2024 | kindsoap.com
Leopard Boutique
20 Allen Ave., Ste. 100 | 314-961-3220 | leopardboutique.com
Lindwedel Jewelers/Two Doors Down
136 W. Lockwood Ave. | 314-961-9610 | lindwedeljewelers.com
Milagro Modern Mexican
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Friends and family will love the refreshing “clean car” feeling that comes with a General Grant Car Wash & Detail Center gift card. Various gift options online and in-store. GENERAL GRANT CAR WASH • 8344 Watson Rd., St. Louis • 842-3033 • generalgrantcarwash.com
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Pinot’s Palette
20 Allen Ave. Ste. 150 | 314-736-6403 | pinotspalette.com/webstergroves
Rolling Ridge Nursery
60 N. Gore Ave. | 314-962-3311 | rollingridgenursery.com
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Shelter Insurance/Bill Newhouse
48 W. Lockwood Ave. | 314-968-0106 | shelterinsurance.com
Sushi Station
29 N. Gore Ave. | 314-733-5511 | thesushistation.com
Zoey’s Attic
20 N. Gore Ave. | 314-287-4590 | zoeysattic.com
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1/2 shredded cabbage (3 cups) 6 oz. baby shellronies, cooked, drained and cooled 1 tsp. garlic salt 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 cup chopped celery 2 Tbls. minced onion 1-1/2 cups cooked shrimp 1/3 cup oil 2 Tbls. apple cider vinegar 1/2 tsp. pepper Mix ingredients in large bowl and chill. Recipe is best if made a day before, but can be eaten immediately. Judy Polys | Kirkwood
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“Huzaren Sla” (Hussar’s Salad)
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This ring features a 4.50 carat cushion cut Marilamba Garnet surrounded by diamonds in 14kt white gold. Retail value $3,165. JAMES DURBIN JEWELRY DESIGN • 114 W. Jefferson Ave., Kirkwood • 965-6508
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Need a last minute gift? Choose from St. Louis’ best selection of new and used records and CDs. Or purchase a Euclid gift certificate for anyone on your list. EUCLID RECORDS • 19 N. Gore Ave., Webster Groves 961-8978 • euclidrecords.com
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The Museum Shops are known for exceptional art-inspired gifts. Find jewelry, books, posters, cards, toys, games, ornaments or the wittiest stocking stuffers. Members save 10%. SAINT LOUIS ART MUSEUM • One Fine Arts Drive, Forest Park, St. Louis • 655-5249 • slam.org
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Natural Woven™ Tencel® Bed Linens
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4 slices of holiday scent heaven! Bay Rum, Peppermint, Cinnamon Stick and Douglas Fir soaps—ready to give in this set. ($14) Perfect teacher or hostess gift. KIND SOAP COMPANY • 20 Allen Ave., Ste. 105, Webster Groves • 942-2024 • kindsoap.com
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Anew Ultimate Supreme: Anti-aging cream that delivers 12X more moisture than Lancome Absolue L’Extrait, a $365 luxury cream...ours has a holiday special price of $34.99! AVON STORE • 794 Gravois Bluffs Blvd., Fenton 636-326-2626
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Looking for a special gift and want to give back too? Ornaments4Orphans empowers indigenous artisans through fair trade practices and invests in the holistic care of orphaned children. ROLLING RIDGE NURSERY • 60 N. Gore, Webster Groves 962-3311 • rollingridgenursery.com
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Good Works Bracelets
These silky soft and naturally pure bed linens 25% of the proceeds of these fun will ensure your sleep is refreshingly comfortable. bracelets go to good causes. Styles range from Temperature regulation qualities keep you cool in $24-$42 for men and women. summer and warm in winter. Save 50% OFF now. LEOPARD BOUTIQUE • 20 Allen Ave. Ste. 100, THE BACK STORE • stlbackstore.com Webster Groves • 961-3220 • leopardboutique.com
The name Hussar Salad originated in the small garrison towns where the Hussars (mounted soldiers) were stationed. But because of the quality of the food in the barracks, the average Hussar was anxious to get one of the kitchen maids as a girlfriend – preferably one that served a rich family. After the family’s dinner, the Hussar went over to his girlfriend’s kitchen to charm her into making him a salad out of the left overs. That’s why we still make Huzaren Sla. 1-1/2 cups chopped cold meat (veal or pork) 2 green apples, peeled, cored and chopped 1 can diced beets (drained) 2 hard boiled eggs, one finely chopped, one sliced 3 pickles, 2 finely chopped, one sliced 1 small onion, finely chopped 8 small new potatoes, cooked, cooled and chopped 8 Holland cocktail onions, cut up 3 Tbls. oil 3 Tbls. vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt some pepper (to taste) lettuce leaves 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tomato In a bowl,combine the meat, apples, beets, 1 egg finely chopped, 2 pickles finely chopped, onions and potatoes. Mix together the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper and pour over the salad. Toss to coat the meat and vegetables thoroughly. Place several lettuce leaves on a flat serving dish. Arrange the salad in a boat shape on the lettuce. Cover the “boat” with a very thin layer of mayonnaise. Decorate with thin slices of one egg, one pickle and tomato. Serves 4. “Eet Smakelijk” (Eat with taste) Renate Kheim | Webster Groves
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30-40 cherry tomatoes 1 cup vodka 1 tsp. celery salt ½ cup lemon pepper Place tomatoes in a serving bowl, pour vodka over tomatoes. In a small bowl combine celery salt and lemon pepper seasoning. Place seasoning next to tomatoes with container of toothpicks. Guests spear a tomato with a toothpick and dip into seasoning mixture. Barbara Simonson | Kirkwood
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Add peas to boiling water and boil 1 minute. Place peas in colander and rinse with cold water. Cook bacon until crisp, then crumble. Mix mayo and sour cream together. Combine all and finish with pepper. Makes 8 servings. Very tasty! Chris Snowden | Glendale
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The gift of relaxation...therapeutic massage! Treat yourself or someone else this holiday. Gift certificates available for everyone on your list. New client discount $10 off. NATURAL HEALING THERAPIES • 9901 Gravois at New Hampshire, Suite C • 544-4255
Smoky Topaz 9.36 carat ring surrounded by round brilliant diamonds in 14k rose gold. From traditional to hip to sophisticated... LINDWEDEL JEWELERS • 136 W. Lockwood Ave., Webster Groves • 961-9610 • lindwedeljewelers.com
Personalized Tote...classy, chic and perfect for carrying day to day essentials. Available in camel, black and taupe. EMBROIDER THE OCCASION • 124 W. Lockwood Ave., Webster Groves • 961-1201 embroidertheoccasion.com
Never have cold toes again. Our Irish made wool socks will keep your feet warm years to come, only $12 a pair, great stocking stuffer! THE KERRY COTTAGE, LTD. • 2119 S. Big Bend Blvd. 647-0166 • kerrycottage.com
27 Because Everyone Loves to Eat! 31 Osaki Portable Massager Belt We’ll do the cooking...with delectable gourmet food! Dinner specials, party trays and platters, hor d’oueveres, holiday dinners and gourmet lunches. THE ART OF ENTERTAINING • 8796 Big Bend Blvd. (at Gore), Webster Groves • 963-9899 • theaofe.com
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Painting Class
Give the gift of a night out with a gift card ($35 for 2 hour class) or create personalized gifts for everyone and have fun while you’re at it! PINOT’S PALETTE • 20 Allen Ave., Ste. 150, Webster Groves • 736-6403 pinotspalette.com/WebsterGroves
This single unit provides a variety of massages on your shoulder, back, buttocks or legs. Its fold-up strap makes it easy to store away or travel with. On sale for $129. THE BACK STORE • stlbackstore.com
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This personalized name necklace made of sterling silver and Swarovski crystals is hand stamped in Missouri by local artist Donna Fox of Crow Steals Fire. Order online. CROW STEALS FIRE • 221-1838 • crowstealsfire.com
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Chocolate Covered Coconut Macaroons
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This is a unique treat. Everyone loves this for any holiday. Change the colors of the candy coating to match the holiday.
My husband loves chocolate macaroon cookies. They are his favorite of all cookies. Needless to say, I always make a big batch of my Chocolate Covered Coconut Macaroons for the Christmas holidays. These cookies are by far my best homemade recipe.
16 oz. red candy coating, like Candy Kote wafers 16 oz. green candy coating, like Candy Kote wafers 16 oz. white candy coating, like Candy Kote wafers 6 Tbls. Paramount Crystals 6 cups Kix cereal 5-6 cups cornflakes 2 bags microwave popcorn, popped
10 cups sweetened flaked coconut 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. salt 2-2/3 cups sweetened condensed milk 4 tsp. vanilla extract 1-1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 Tbls. milk
Melt red candy with 2 tablespoons Paramount Crystals. Candy can be melted in microwave or 200 degree oven. Be sure to stir often. Be careful not to burn. Stir in Kix cereal. Pour on to wax paper and spread to dry. Break up any large clumps. Melt green candy with 2 tablespoons Paramount Crystals. Stir in cornflakes. Pour onto wax paper and spread to dry. Break up any large clumps. Melt white candy with 2 tablespoons Paramount Crystals. Stir in popcorn to coat. Pour onto wax paper and spread to dry. Break up any large clumps.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease cookie sheets. In a large bowl stir together the coconut, flour and salt. Stir in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla until everything is well blended.
Cindy Tench | Crestwood
Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies ___________________________________________________________ I make these often and everyone loves them. They say they taste like a brownie! 1/2 cup unsalted butter 4 oz. unsweetened chocolate, chopped 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided 1-1/2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 4 large eggs 1-1/2 cups sugar 2 tsp. vanilla extract 2 cups chopped toasted pecans
Drop by heaping spoonfuls onto the prepared pan. Bake for 17 minutes in the preheated oven until coconut is sufficiently toasted. Immediately remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks. In a metal bowl over a pan of simmering water, melt chocolate chips and milk, stirring frequently until smooth. Remove from heat and set aside to cool. Dip cooled cookies halfway into the chocolate and scrape off excess onto the side of the bowl. Place onto waxed paper until set. Store in a sealed, covered container. Makes 6 dozen. Lisa Rapp | Oakville
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Combine butter, unsweetened chocolate and 1-1/2 cups chocolate chips in a large heavy saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until butter and chocolate melt. Cool.
16 oz. package miniature colored marshmallows 11.5 oz. can mixed nuts 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 cup peanut butter
Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside. Beat eggs, sugar and vanilla at medium speed with electric mixer. Gradually add flour mixture to egg mixture, beating well. Add cooled chocolate mixture, beating well. Stir in remaining 1-1/2 cups chocolate chips and pecans. Drop dough by 2 Tbls. full 1-inch apart onto parchment paper-lined cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Cool slightly on cookie sheets. Remove to wire racks and cool completely. Makes 4 dozen.
Sprinkle marshmallows and nuts in a greased 13 by 9 inch pan and set aside. In a sauce pan melt chocolate chips and peanut butter until smooth. Pour melted mixture over marshmallows and nuts. Let stand 8-10 minutes. Gently stir to cover marshmallows. Refrigerate until set. Cut into bars. Cindy Tench | Crestwood
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___________________________________________________________ This is a favorite and delicious cocoa I sometimes make before we go out Christmas shopping or before putting up Christmas decorations outside. We also look forward to it after an evening spent at Kimmswick on the Christmas Cookie Walk around town. It’s always hot and ready when we are done enjoying these festive Christmas activities on a cold winter’s day or evening! Be festive and enjoy! 2 cups whipping cream 6 cups milk 1 tsp. vanilla 12 oz. package white chocolate chips Optional garnish: whipped cream, crushed candy canes, shaved milk chocolate, sugar decorations (edible snowflakes, edible trees, etc) Stir together the whipping cream, milk, vanilla and white chocolate chips in a crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 2-2.5 hours, stirring occasionally, until mixture is hot and chocolate chips are melted. Stir again before serving, then garnish with desired toppings and add a candy cane to stir it all. Makes 10 servings. Leftovers will separate when put in fridge, but come together nicely when reheated.
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Nighty Night Cookies
___________________________________________________________ To me, like many daughters, my mother was beautiful and one of my best friends. She and I made these cookies while I was growing up, especially near Christmas time. You mix the ingredients, put them on a foil-lined cookie sheet, pop them in a preheated oven, turn the oven off and then you leave the oven closed until the day begins the next morning. It was so much fun to find the cookies ready to eat, after waking up the next day. But, be careful, these cookies disappear pretty quickly!! 2 egg whites 3/4 cup white sugar 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Beat the egg whites until stiff. Add sugar to the egg whites and beat until really stiff; this takes a little time. Stir in the chocolate chips. Add the pecans, if desired. Drop the cookie mixture by the rounded teaspoon onto a foil-lined cookie sheet, spacing them about an inch or so apart.
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Place the cookies in the oven. Turn the oven off. Leave the oven door shut overnight – only peek through oven window views – but do not open the oven, until the next morning or approximately 9-10 hours later. Peel the cookies off the foil and keep in an airtight container. Mary Kathryn (Kathy) Marlock | Manchester
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I got this recipe many years ago and they are my favorite. I love the orange flavor.
This holiday recipe is as good as it is simple! Once tasted, my family and friends want me to share it with them, which is hard because it is just a many time copied, handwritten, piece of paper. With just a few ingredients, I can prepare this delicious dessert in just a few minutes, get it in the oven, and move on to the next dinner item. Baking Pumpkin Surprise fills our home with the wonderful smell of the holidays!
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1 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup sugar 2 egg yolks 2 Tbls. orange juice 2-2/3 cups flour 2 Tbls. poppy seeds 2-3 Tbls. finely shredded orange peel 1/2 tsp. salt 1/3 cup red currant jelly Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl combine butter and sugar. Beat with an electric mixer until combined. Add egg yolks and orange juice. Beat until combined. In a small bowl combine flour, poppy seeds, orange peel and salt. Gradually add flour mixture to the butter mixture. Beat on low speed until combined. Shape into 1-inch balls. Place 1-inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Lightly press your finger in center of each dough ball. Bake 10-12 minutes or until edges lightly brown. May need to repress centers after baking. Cool on wire rack. Fill center of each cookie with 1/2 teaspoon jelly. Makes 35 cookies.
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1/2 tsp. of salt 4 eggs 2 cups of sugar 12 oz. can of Milnot evaporated milk 2 tsp. of pumpkin pie spice 2 16 oz. cans of pumpkin 1 dry yellow cake mix 1 cup melted butter 1 cup chopped pecans Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix the first 6 items with a blender in a large bowl. Pour into a 9 by 13 inch greased pan and sprinkle the yellow cake mix evenly on top. Dribble the cup of melted butter over top of the cake mix and then top off with 1 cup of chopped pecans. Bake for 1 hour until a knife comes out clean. Bruce Shoults | The Great Frame Up | Webster Groves
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Seasonal Fruit Tart with Lemon Curd
___________________________________________________________ This recipe takes a few steps, but it is so worth it. The homemade Lemon Curd is superior to the jarred ones at the grocery, and you won’t regret taking the extra time to prepare it. This recipe has been passed down from my mom’s mother. Mom would make this at all the holidays and just vary the fruits on top depending on what was in season. The siblings in my family feel so blessed that my mother taught us how to make this tart before she passed away. We do our best to carry on her loving tradition. Glaze 1/2 cup wine jelly or apricot preserves 2 Tbls. water 1 pre-baked sweet pastry shell (1/2 of the recipe that follows) Sweet Flaky Pastry (Makes two 9-inch tart shells, you can freeze one disk if you are only making one tart) 1-3/4 cup all-purpose flour pinch of salt 9 Tbls. unsalted butter, softened 1 heaping cup powdered sugar, sifted 1 large egg, lightly beaten Lemon Curd (makes 1-1/2 cups) 2 Tbls. finely minced lemon zest of about 2 medium lemons 2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten 3 large whole eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 cup unsalted butter 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (the juice of about 2-3 medium lemons) 2 cups ripe seasonal fruit (bananas, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, oranges, kiwis, grapes, mangoes, pears), washed and prepared as desired.
Make Glaze In a small saucepan, mix preserves and water over low heat until melted. Half of the glaze will be spread on the bottom of the tart shell during the baking process and half will be used to glaze the fruit. Make Sweet Flaky Pastry In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour and salt and set aside until needed. In an electric mixer cream the butter with the sifted powdered sugar until smooth; add egg and mix until incorporated. Add the flour mixture and continue mixing just until the dough comes together. Turn dough out on floured surface and divide it into two discs; wrap them in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. Before rolling out, remove the discs from the refrigerator and let stand at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes to soften. Rolling Out and Blind Baking Tart Shells On a lightly floured surface, roll one dough disk into a 1/4-inch thick circle, about 12-inches in diameter. Fold the dough in quarters then place the point of the dough in the center of a buttered 9-inch tart or pie pan. Gently unfold the dough and press into the sides of the pan. Chill 30 minutes before pre-baking. Prick the bottom of the pastry with a fork and line it with parchment paper. Fill to the brim with pie weights or dried beans. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 15-20 minutes. Remove the parchment paper and weights and return to the oven for an additional 15-20 minutes. Remove the crust from the oven when it has about 5 minutes left to bake. Brush the warm jelly glaze over the bottom of the crust and about an inch up the sides. Bake for 4-5 minutes more to set the glaze and brown the crust. Then, remove the tart pan from the oven and cool the crust thoroughly on a cooling rack. The pastry shell will remain crisp for up to one day if left uncovered on the rack. Make Lemon Curd Whisk all lemon curd ingredients together in a large metal bowl. Place bowl over a pan of simmering water and cook, stirring frequently, until very thick, about 20- 25 minutes. Use a double boiler if preferred. Strain, cover and chill completely. Leftover lemon curd is always good on muffins or toast. You won’t be unhappy if you have made extra. It keeps in the refrigerator for about a week. Assemble Tart Spread the lemon curd over the bottom of the prepared, pre-baked tart shell, then arrange the fruit in an attractive pattern on top. Lightly brush the remaining melted jelly over the fruit. You can make it ahead by baking the tart shell and make the lemon curd up to one day in advance. Assemble up to 3 hours in advance. Serves 8-10. Carol White | Sunset Hills
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___________________________________________________________ Makes for a great, sharable holiday cocktail or handmade gift – once made, simply pour into mason jars and decorate with festive ribbon and labels. 10 oz. Everclear 1 6-inch rosemary sprig 2 honeycrisp apples, cored and chopped 10 oz. water 4 oz. simple syrup Combine Everclear, rosemary and apples in a 32-oz. jar. Let steep for 48 hours. Strain to remove solids from the liquid. Add water and simple syrup; bottle. Maggie Hallam | Kirkwood
A few years ago my husband, Bob and I took a motor trip up to Michigan to visit relatives. On the way up we went through Indiana and came across an Amish village where we stopped at this little store that was selling “home-made” Sugar Cream Pies made by a little woman whom they called “The Pie Lady.” It was the most delicious piece of pie ever. She was so sweet and shared the recipe for all of us eating at the tables. I am sharing it now with all the readers of the Times. Enjoy! 3/4 cup sugar 1/8 tsp. salt 3 cups half & half 1/2 cup whipping cream 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/2 cup butter 1 tsp. vanilla uncooked pie shell sprinkle of nutmeg and cinnamon In a saucepan combine sugar, salt, half & half and whipping cream. Bring to a boil. In another saucepan combine brown sugar and cornstarch. Gradually whisk the hot mixture into the brown sugar mixture. Add butter and cook over medium heat. Whisk constantly for 5 minutes or until thick. Simmer for 1 minute and stir in vanilla. Pour into an uncooked pie shell and sprinkle with a little cinnamon and nutmeg. Bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes. Serves 6-8.
Snickerdoodles
___________________________________________________________ This is a very old cookie recipe that dates way back. I have been making this particular recipe for Snickerdoodle cookies since 2005 for the Christmas holidays. I originally got this delicious version of the recipe from a lady that made batches of the homemade cookies for the Boars Head Christmas Festival Cookie Reception at Peace Lutheran Church. They have been a favorite ever since. 1 cup butter, softened 1-1/2 cups sugar 2 eggs 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp. cream of tartar 1 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt 2 Tbls. sugar 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
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___________________________________________________________ You don’t have to spend a fortune at the mall for a perfect Christmas gift when you have these goodies to present in a pretty tin. If I don’t give these nutty treats away to friends each year, they would surely notice. I make this recipe several times over the holidays. 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1 cup butter, softened 2 egg yolks
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cream together butter, sugar and eggs. Blend in the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt. Shape dough by rounded spoonfuls into balls. Mix the sugar and the cinnamon. Roll balls of dough in mixture. Flatten a little and place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 7 minutes or until set, but not too hard. Remove immediately from baking sheets. Makes 8 dozen. Lisa Rapp | Oakville
FILLING: 4 eggs 2 cups finely ground walnuts 1-1/3 cups sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract powdered sugar In a mixing bowl, combine flour and sugar. Beat in butter and egg yolks. Press into an ungreased 15 by 10 inch baking pan. For filling, in a bowl, beat eggs. Stir in the walnuts, sugar and vanilla. Pour over the crust. Bake at 300 degrees for 55-60 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely on a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar. Cut into bars. Makes 6 dozen. Carol White | Sunset Hills
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