Holiday Recipe Book 2020

Eat, Drink AND BE Merry Eat, Drink AND BE Merry

HOLIDAY RECIPE BOOK PUBLISHED BY

ROCK VALLEY PUBLISHING

2020

HOLIDAY RECIPE BOOK PUBLISHED BY

ROCK VALLEY PUBLISHING

2020

SUBMITTED BY: RUTH PFEIFFER

Angel Macaroons 1 package (16 ounces) angel food cake mix 1/2 cup water 1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract 2 cups flaked coconut

Happy Holidays from

CLINTON

FOODS

In a large mixing bowl, beat the cake mix, water and almond extract on low speed for 30 seconds. Scrape bowl, beat on medium speed for 1 minute. Fold in the coconut.

Drop by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.

OPEN 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Hwy 140 & Peck Ave., Clinton, WI • 608-676-4606 2

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Angel Macaroons 1 package (16 ounces) angel food cake mix 1/2 cup water 1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract 2 cups flaked coconut

Happy Holidays from

CLINTON

FOODS

In a large mixing bowl, beat the cake mix, water and almond extract on low speed for 30 seconds. Scrape bowl, beat on medium speed for 1 minute. Fold in the coconut.

Drop by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.

OPEN 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Hwy 140 & Peck Ave., Clinton, WI • 608-676-4606 2

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Full Retail Counter of Fresh Meats Homemade Sausage & much more

On-Site Processing to ensure Quality & Freshness

Apple Cake 1/2 cup soft butter 2 cups sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 2 large eggs room temperature 2 cups flour

SORGS GIFT CARDS

Butterscotch Sauce 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup butter, cubed 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

We Have All Beef Box Variety Box of Beef and Pork NOW SELLING HOMEMADE FRUIT PIES!

Try our Chicken, Beef, or Turkey Pot Pies.

Custom Butchering by Appointment Only

8am-5pm, Saturday 8am-3pm OPEN Monday-Friday N4290 US HWY 14 • Darien, WI 53114 Wisconsin Quest Illinois Link

CALL AHEAD: 1-262-724-5554 or 1-262-724-3364

1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 6 cups chopped peeled tart apples

In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar, vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well (batter will be stiff). Spread into a greased 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes or until top is lightly browned and springs back when touched. Cool 30 minutes. Meanwhile combine brown sugar and butter.

Cook over medium heat until butter is melted. Gradually add cream. Bring to a slow boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Removed from heat, serve on cake.

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Full Retail Counter of Fresh Meats Homemade Sausage & much more

On-Site Processing to ensure Quality & Freshness

Apple Cake 1/2 cup soft butter 2 cups sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 2 large eggs room temperature 2 cups flour

SORGS GIFT CARDS

Try our Chicken, Beef, or Turkey Pot Pies.

Custom Butchering by Appointment Only

8am-5pm, Saturday 8am-3pm OPEN Monday-Friday N4290 US HWY 14 • Darien, WI 53114 Wisconsin Quest Illinois Link

CALL AHEAD: 1-262-724-5554 or 1-262-724-3364

1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 6 cups chopped peeled tart apples

Butterscotch Sauce 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup butter, cubed 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

We Have All Beef Box Variety Box of Beef and Pork NOW SELLING HOMEMADE FRUIT PIES!

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In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar, vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well (batter will be stiff). Spread into a greased 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes or until top is lightly browned and springs back when touched. Cool 30 minutes. Meanwhile combine brown sugar and butter.

Cook over medium heat until butter is melted. Gradually add cream. Bring to a slow boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Removed from heat, serve on cake.

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HOLIDAY TURKEY DINNERS CALL TO ORDER: JUST HEAT & EAT - PICK UP COLD

89

$

11 lb. Cooked Jennie-0 Turkey Includes: 2 lbs. Turkey Gravy 1 lb. Cranberry Relish Choice of one: 4 lbs.

- Mashed Potatoes - Whipped Sweet Potatoes - Cheesy Hashbrowns - Roasted Red Potatoes

DELUXE Serves 6-8

Hot sides served in oven containers for easy reheating!

Choice of Two Sides: 2 lbs. ea.

- Sage Dressing - Green Bean Casserole with French’s Onions - Whipped Oven Roasted Butternut Squash - Broccoli Rice Casserole - Our Own Recipe Bread Puddings: Original, Apple or Pumpkin - Fresh from the Bakery, 8 inch Pumpkin or 9 inch Apple Pie - One Dozen King’s Hawaiian Rolls

11 lb. Cooked Jennie-0 Turkey

79

$

Includes: 2 lbs. Turkey Gravy 1 lb. Cranberry Relish Choice of one: 4 lbs.

- Mashed Potatoes - Whipped Sweet Potatoes - Cheesy Hashbrowns - Roasted Red Potatoes

Choice of Two Sides: 2 lbs. ea.

- Sage Dressing - Green Bean Casserole with French’s Onions - Broccoli Rice Casserole - Our Own Recipe Bread Puddings: Original or Apple

BASIC TURKEY DINNER Serves 6-8 3.5-4 lb. Cooked Jennie-0 Boneless Turkey Breast

79

$

Includes: 2 lbs. Turkey Gravy • 1 lb. Cranberry Relish Choice of one: 4 lbs.

Choice of Two Sides: 2 lbs. ea.

- Mashed Potatoes - Sage Dressing - Whipped Sweet Potatoes - Green Bean Casserole with - Cheesy Hashbrowns French’s Onions - Roasted Red Potatoes - Broccoli Rice Casserole

BASIC TURKEY BREAST Serves 6-8 Call the deli to reserve your meal!

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4 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips divided 1/3 cup butter or margarine 1 cup sugar 3 eggs

1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1/2 cup flour 2 Tablespoons baking cocoa 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt Confectioners’ sugar

In a microwave or double boiler, melt unsweetened chocolate, 1 cup of chocolate chips and butter; cool for 10 minutes. In a mixing bowl, beat sugar and eggs for 2 minutes. Beat in vanilla and chocolate mixture.

Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; beat in chocolate mixture, stirring in remaining chocolate chips.

Cover and chill for at least 3 hours. Remove about 1 cup of dough. With floured hands, roll into 1-inch balls.

Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees 10 to 12 minutes Repeat with remaining dough. Dust with confectioners’ sugar.

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HOLIDAY TURKEY DINNERS CALL TO ORDER: JUST HEAT & EAT - PICK UP COLD

89

$

11 lb. Cooked Jennie-0 Turkey Includes: 2 lbs. Turkey Gravy 1 lb. Cranberry Relish Choice of one: 4 lbs.

- Mashed Potatoes - Whipped Sweet Potatoes - Cheesy Hashbrowns - Roasted Red Potatoes

DELUXE Serves 6-8

Hot sides served in oven containers for easy reheating!

Choice of Two Sides: 2 lbs. ea.

- Sage Dressing - Green Bean Casserole with French’s Onions - Whipped Oven Roasted Butternut Squash - Broccoli Rice Casserole - Our Own Recipe Bread Puddings: Original, Apple or Pumpkin - Fresh from the Bakery, 8 inch Pumpkin or 9 inch Apple Pie - One Dozen King’s Hawaiian Rolls

11 lb. Cooked Jennie-0 Turkey

79

$

Includes: 2 lbs. Turkey Gravy 1 lb. Cranberry Relish Choice of one: 4 lbs.

- Mashed Potatoes - Whipped Sweet Potatoes - Cheesy Hashbrowns - Roasted Red Potatoes

Choice of Two Sides: 2 lbs. ea.

- Sage Dressing - Green Bean Casserole with French’s Onions - Broccoli Rice Casserole - Our Own Recipe Bread Puddings: Original or Apple

BASIC TURKEY DINNER Serves 6-8 79

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3.5-4 lb. Cooked Jennie-0 Boneless Turkey Breast Includes: 2 lbs. Turkey Gravy • 1 lb. Cranberry Relish Choice of one: 4 lbs.

Choice of Two Sides: 2 lbs. ea.

- Mashed Potatoes - Sage Dressing - Whipped Sweet Potatoes - Green Bean Casserole with - Cheesy Hashbrowns French’s Onions - Roasted Red Potatoes - Broccoli Rice Casserole

BASIC TURKEY BREAST Serves 6-8 Call the deli to reserve your meal!

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Chocolate Truffle Cookies

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Chocolate Truffle Cookies 4 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips divided 1/3 cup butter or margarine 1 cup sugar 3 eggs

1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1/2 cup flour 2 Tablespoons baking cocoa 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt Confectioners’ sugar

In a microwave or double boiler, melt unsweetened chocolate, 1 cup of chocolate chips and butter; cool for 10 minutes. In a mixing bowl, beat sugar and eggs for 2 minutes. Beat in vanilla and chocolate mixture.

Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; beat in chocolate mixture, stirring in remaining chocolate chips.

Cover and chill for at least 3 hours. Remove about 1 cup of dough. With floured hands, roll into 1-inch balls.

Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees 10 to 12 minutes Repeat with remaining dough. Dust with confectioners’ sugar.

Christmas Cauliflower 1 large head cauliflower, broken into florets 1/4 cup diced green pepper 1 jar (7.3 ounce) sliced mushrooms, drained 1/4 cup butter or margarine

1/3 cup flour 2 cups milk 1 cup shredded swiss cheese 2 Tablespoons diced pimientos 1 teaspoon salt Paprika, optional

In a large saucepan, cook cauliflower in a small amount of water for 6 to 7 minutes or until crisp-tender, drain well. In a medium saucepan, sauté green pepper and mushroom in butter for 2 minutes. Add flour; gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes; stirring constantly. Remove from the heat, stir in cheese until melted. Add pimientos and salt. Place half of the cauliflower in a greased 2-quart baking dish; top with half of sauce; repeat layers. Bake uncovered at 325 degrees for 25 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with paprika if desired.

Stuffed Crown Roast of Pork 1 pork loin crown roast (5-6 lbs., about 10 ribs) 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt Mushroom Stuffing 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1/2 cup diced celery 1/4 cup butter or margarine

3 cups day-old bread cubes 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/3 cup apricot preserves

Place roast, rib ends up in a shallow roasting pan, sprinkle with season salt. Cover rib ends with foil.

Bake uncovered at 325 degrees for 1-1/2 hours.

Meanwhile sauté mushrooms and celery in butter until tender. Stir in bread cubes, salt and pepper.

Spoon into the center of the roast. Brush sides of roast with preserves. Bake 1 hour longer or until meat thermometer reads 160 degrees.

HOLIDAY RECIPES 2020

Christmas Cauliflower 1 large head cauliflower, broken into florets 1/4 cup diced green pepper 1 jar (7.3 ounce) sliced mushrooms, drained 1/4 cup butter or margarine

1/3 cup flour 2 cups milk 1 cup shredded swiss cheese 2 Tablespoons diced pimientos 1 teaspoon salt Paprika, optional

In a large saucepan, cook cauliflower in a small amount of water for 6 to 7 minutes or until crisp-tender, drain well. In a medium saucepan, sauté green pepper and mushroom in butter for 2 minutes. Add flour; gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes; stirring constantly. Remove from the heat, stir in cheese until melted. Add pimientos and salt. Place half of the cauliflower in a greased 2-quart baking dish; top with half of sauce; repeat layers. Bake uncovered at 325 degrees for 25 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with paprika if desired.

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Stuffed Crown Roast of Pork 1 pork loin crown roast (5-6 lbs., about 10 ribs) 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt Mushroom Stuffing 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1/2 cup diced celery 1/4 cup butter or margarine

3 cups day-old bread cubes 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/3 cup apricot preserves

Place roast, rib ends up in a shallow roasting pan, sprinkle with season salt. Cover rib ends with foil.

Bake uncovered at 325 degrees for 1-1/2 hours.

Meanwhile sauté mushrooms and celery in butter until tender. Stir in bread cubes, salt and pepper.

Spoon into the center of the roast. Brush sides of roast with preserves. Bake 1 hour longer or until meat thermometer reads 160 degrees.

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SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESS IN OUR COMMUNITY TERRI KNIGHT Supervisor Harlem Township 815-633-9382

Coconut Angel Squares

1 prepared angel food cake (8 inches cut into 1/2 inch cubes) 1-1/2 cups cold milk 2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant coconut cream pudding mix

1 quart vanilla ice cream 1 carton (8 ounce) frozen whipped topping, thawed 1/4 cup flaked coconut, toasted

Place cake cubes in a greased 13-by-9-by-2 dish. In a bowl beat milk and pudding mixes on low for 2 minutes. Add ice cream beat on low just until combined. Spoon over cake cubes.

Spread with shipped topping, sprinkle with coconut. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.

Refrigerate leftovers.

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Coconut Angel Squares

1 prepared angel food cake (8 inches cut into 1/2 inch cubes) 1-1/2 cups cold milk 2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant coconut cream pudding mix

1 quart vanilla ice cream 1 carton (8 ounce) frozen whipped topping, thawed 1/4 cup flaked coconut, toasted

Place cake cubes in a greased 13-by-9-by-2 dish. In a bowl beat milk and pudding mixes on low for 2 minutes. Add ice cream beat on low just until combined. Spoon over cake cubes.

Spread with shipped topping, sprinkle with coconut. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.

Refrigerate leftovers.

Parson’s Collision Center 2050 Harlem Rd. Loves Park, IL 61111 815-633-6620

Parson’s Collision Center East 5902 Sandy Hollow Rd. Rockford, IL 61107 815-874-7100

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Parson’s Collision Center 2050 Harlem Rd. Loves Park, IL 61111 815-633-6620

Parson’s Collision Center East 5902 Sandy Hollow Rd. Rockford, IL 61107 815-874-7100

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CDetweiler’s ountryside Detweiler’s

Bent Bent & & Dent Dent Groceries Groceries

• Good selection of pet food • Great buys on name brands - SAVE A LOT! Refrigerated and frozen items

W363 Atkinson Rd. • 608-897-2867 Open: Tuesday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday 8 a.m.-3 p.m. • CLOSED Monday

Surprise Package Cookies

1 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 75 mint Andes candies

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars, add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt, gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle.

With floured hands, shape a Tablespoon of dough around 42 candies forming rectangular cookies.

Bake at 375 degrees on greased baking sheet for 10 to 12 minutes Remove to wire rack to cool. Melt the remaining candies in microwave or saucepan, drizzle over cookies.

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CDetweiler’s ountryside Detweiler’s

Bent Bent & & Dent Dent Groceries Groceries

• Good selection of pet food • Great buys on name brands - SAVE A LOT! Refrigerated and frozen items

W363 Atkinson Rd. • 608-897-2867 Open: Tuesday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday 8 a.m.-3 p.m. • CLOSED Monday

HOLIDAY RECIPES 2020

1 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 75 mint Andes candies

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars, add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt, gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle.

With floured hands, shape a Tablespoon of dough around 42 candies forming rectangular cookies.

Bake at 375 degrees on greased baking sheet for 10 to 12 minutes Remove to wire rack to cool. Melt the remaining candies in microwave or saucepan, drizzle over cookies.

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Surprise Package Cookies

Cranberry Cream Cheese Muffins

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VE ING AND RECO TOW BELOIT, WI SINCE 1958

1 package (3 ounce) cream cheese 4 Tablespoons sugar, divided

AND RECOVERY TOWING BELOIT, WI SINCE 1958

2212 Prairie Ave., Beloit, WI

(608) 362-5377

501 Hemenway Pl., So. Beloit, IL

1 package cranberry quick bread mix 1 cup milk 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 egg

In a small mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and 2 Tablespoons sugar until smooth. Set aside.

Place the bread mix in another bowl. Combine the milk, oil and egg, stir into bread mix just until moistened. Fill paper-lined muffin cups 1/4 the way full. Place 2 teaspoons cream cheese mixture in center of each. Top with remaining batter. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 400 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes.

(815) 389-3032

24 HOUR TOWING SERVICE & RECOVERY

National Certified Drivers • Fully Insured •

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Cranberry Cream Cheese Muffins

WING AND RECOVERY

TO SINCE 1958

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BELOIT, WI

1 package (3 ounce) cream cheese 4 Tablespoons sugar, divided

AND RECOVERY TOWING BELOIT, WI SINCE 1958

2212 Prairie Ave., Beloit, WI

(608) 362-5377

501 Hemenway Pl., So. Beloit, IL

1 package cranberry quick bread mix 1 cup milk 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 egg

In a small mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and 2 Tablespoons sugar until smooth. Set aside.

Place the bread mix in another bowl. Combine the milk, oil and egg, stir into bread mix just until moistened. Fill paper-lined muffin cups 1/4 the way full. Place 2 teaspoons cream cheese mixture in center of each. Top with remaining batter. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 400 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes.

(815) 389-3032

24 HOUR TOWING SERVICE & RECOVERY

National Certified Drivers • Fully Insured •

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Piasa Leather & Saddle

1-1/8 teaspoons unflavored gelatin 1/4 cup cold water 3/4 cup sugar 2 Tablespoons cornstarch 2/4 cup milk 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten

New & Used English and Western Saddles

Now offering boot & shoe repair

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Now offering boot & shoe repair

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1 teaspoon vanilla 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped 1 9-inch pastry shell, baked 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

In a small bowl, soften gelatin in cold water; set aside.

In a saucepan combine sugar and cornstarch. Gradually stir in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks. Return all to the pan; bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat, stir in gelatin and vanilla. Cool to room temperature, stirring constantly. Fold in the whip cream.

Pour into the pie shell. Sprinkle with nutmeg. Refrigerate until set, about 2 hours.

Complete Repair of Saddles & Tack Custom Goods • Belts • Holsters Chaps • Leanin’ Tree Cards & Gifts

5442 N. Second Loves Park, IL 815-877-5727

Homemade Eggnog Pie 1-1/8 teaspoons unflavored gelatin 1/4 cup cold water 3/4 cup sugar 2 Tablespoons cornstarch 2/4 cup milk 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten

New & Used English and Western Saddles

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1 teaspoon vanilla 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped 1 9-inch pastry shell, baked 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

In a small bowl, soften gelatin in cold water; set aside.

In a saucepan combine sugar and cornstarch. Gradually stir in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks. Return all to the pan; bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat, stir in gelatin and vanilla. Cool to room temperature, stirring constantly. Fold in the whip cream.

Pour into the pie shell. Sprinkle with nutmeg. Refrigerate until set, about 2 hours.

Complete Repair of Saddles & Tack Custom Goods • Belts • Holsters Chaps • Leanin’ Tree Cards & Gifts

5442 N. Second Loves Park, IL 815-877-5727

Homemade Eggnog Pie

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Gumdrop Cookies SUBMITTED BY: RUTH PFEIFFER

Prairie View offers • Individual apartment homes • Private patios • Kitchenettes, walk-in showers • Full dining services • Housekeeping & laundry service

• Emergency call system • 24 hour a day in-house caregivers • Social and recreational programs • Access to rehabilitation services

Call 815-335-1800 500 East McNair Road Winnebago, IL

3/4 cup shortening 1 cup sugar, divided 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1-3/4 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup chopped fruit flavored or spiced gumdrops 2 egg whites

In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and 3/4 cup sugar. Beat in almond extract. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt, gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in gumdrops.

In a small bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar beating until beating until stiff peaks form. Fold into dough. Drop by heaping teaspoons 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 3-1/2 dozen.

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Gumdrop Cookies SUBMITTED BY: RUTH PFEIFFER

Prairie View offers • Individual apartment homes • Private patios • Kitchenettes, walk-in showers • Full dining services • Housekeeping & laundry service

• Emergency call system • 24 hour a day in-house caregivers • Social and recreational programs • Access to rehabilitation services

Call 815-335-1800 500 East McNair Road Winnebago, IL

3/4 cup shortening 1 cup sugar, divided 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1-3/4 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup chopped fruit flavored or spiced gumdrops 2 egg whites

In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and 3/4 cup sugar. Beat in almond extract. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt, gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in gumdrops.

In a small bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar beating until beating until stiff peaks form. Fold into dough. Drop by heaping teaspoons 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 3-1/2 dozen.

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New, Custom Hardwood Floors Installed, Sanded & Finished Custom Sanding of Old Floors

ull Hardwood Flooring Hardwood Flooring Specialists for Over 40 Years Family Owned & Operated

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL • Real 3/4” hardwood flooring, not a thin laminate.

• Custom sanding and finishing of old floors.

Covering Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois 384120

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New, Custom Hardwood Floors Installed, Sanded & Finished Custom Sanding of Old Floors

ull Hardwood Flooring Hardwood Flooring Specialists for Over 40 Years Family Owned & Operated

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL • Real 3/4” hardwood flooring, not a thin laminate.

• Custom sanding and finishing of old floors.

Covering Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois 384120

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Mint Sandwich Cookies

1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frosting 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract 3 to 5 drops green food coloring

72 butter flavored crackers 1 pound dark chocolate candy coating, coarsely chopped

In a bowl, combine the frosting, extract and food coloring. Spread over half of the crackers, top with remaining crackers. Place candy coating in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes or until smooth. Dip the cookies in coating. Place on waxed paper until chocolate is completely set. Store in an air-tight container at room temperature.

Nut-Glazed Brie SUBMITTED BY: DEB VOS

1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup broken walnuts or pecans 1 Tablespoon brandy or whiskey

14 ounces round Brie cheese Apple slices brushed with lemon juice

In small bowl stir together brown sugar, nuts and brandy. Cover and chill for up to 1 week.

To serve: Place cheese on large round oven proof plate of 9-inch pie plate. Bake at 500 degrees for 4 to 5 minutes or until cheese is slightly softened, sprinkle sugar/nut mixture over top and bake 2 to 3 minutes or until sugar is melted and cheese is heated through, but not melted. Can arrange apple slices around cheese or serve with crackers.

Microwave directions: Put sugar/nut mixture on top of cheese. Microwave 50% power for about 2 minutes.

HOLIDAY RECIPES 2020

Mint Sandwich Cookies

1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frosting 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract 3 to 5 drops green food coloring

72 butter flavored crackers 1 pound dark chocolate candy coating, coarsely chopped

In a bowl, combine the frosting, extract and food coloring. Spread over half of the crackers, top with remaining crackers. Place candy coating in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes or until smooth. Dip the cookies in coating. Place on waxed paper until chocolate is completely set. Store in an air-tight container at room temperature.

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Nut-Glazed Brie SUBMITTED BY: DEB VOS

1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup broken walnuts or pecans 1 Tablespoon brandy or whiskey

14 ounces round Brie cheese Apple slices brushed with lemon juice

In small bowl stir together brown sugar, nuts and brandy. Cover and chill for up to 1 week.

To serve: Place cheese on large round oven proof plate of 9-inch pie plate. Bake at 500 degrees for 4 to 5 minutes or until cheese is slightly softened, sprinkle sugar/nut mixture over top and bake 2 to 3 minutes or until sugar is melted and cheese is heated through, but not melted. Can arrange apple slices around cheese or serve with crackers.

Microwave directions: Put sugar/nut mixture on top of cheese. Microwave 50% power for about 2 minutes.

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Full service dental office & great quality dentures

Repairs, relines, partials and all things dental

STRICTLY DENTURES & DENTAL 815-969-0531 815-397-7370

3920 East State St., Rockford, IL 61108 Gregory Calleia DDS & Associates

No-Bake Oatmeal Clusters SUBMITTED BY: LYNNE MCLERNON

2 cups sugar 1/2 cup milk 1 stick oleo pinch salt

1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup peanut butter 3 cups uncooked oatmeal

Combine first four ingredients. Bring to a boil. Boil 1 minute. Remove from heat and add peanut butter and vanilla. Stir until smooth. Pour over oatmeal. Mix well. Drop

by Tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper.

Locally Owned • Family Operated 384199

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Full service dental office & great quality dentures

Repairs, relines, partials and all things dental

STRICTLY DENTURES & DENTAL 815-969-0531 815-397-7370

3920 East State St., Rockford, IL 61108 Gregory Calleia DDS & Associates Locally Owned • Family Operated 384199

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No-Bake Oatmeal Clusters SUBMITTED BY: LYNNE MCLERNON

2 cups sugar 1/2 cup milk 1 stick oleo pinch salt

1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup peanut butter 3 cups uncooked oatmeal

Combine first four ingredients. Bring to a boil. Boil 1 minute. Remove from heat and add peanut butter and vanilla. Stir until smooth. Pour over oatmeal. Mix well. Drop

by Tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper.

Pull-Apart Brunch Buns FROM: RUTH PFEIFFER

1 Package (30 ounces) frozen unbaked rolls (2 dozen) Melted butter or margarine

Cinnamon sugar Strawberry preserves or honey

Roll each frozen roll in butter, then in cinnamonsugar; place coated rolls in greased 12-cup fluted cake pan. Let stand, loosely cover until rolls thaw and rise to double in size. 3 to 4 hours. Bake at 350 degrees until golden, 25-30 minutes. Place on wire rack to cool. Serve warm with preserves and honey.

Cherry Snowballs FROM: RUTH PFEIFFER

1 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup confectioners sugar 2 cup all purpose flour

1 jar (6 ounces) maraschino cherries without stems, drained and halved Additional sugar

In a bowl, cream butter and sugar then gradually add flour. Shape a Tablespoon of dough around each cherry, forming a ball. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 325 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes. Roll warm cookie in confectioners sugar. Cool on wire racks.

HOLIDAY RECIPES 2020

Pull-Apart Brunch Buns FROM: RUTH PFEIFFER

1 Package (30 ounces) frozen unbaked rolls (2 dozen) Melted butter or margarine

Cinnamon sugar Strawberry preserves or honey

Roll each frozen roll in butter, then in cinnamonsugar; place coated rolls in greased 12-cup fluted cake pan. Let stand, loosely cover until rolls thaw and rise to double in size. 3 to 4 hours. Bake at 350 degrees until golden, 25-30 minutes. Place on wire rack to cool. Serve warm with preserves and honey.

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Cherry Snowballs FROM: RUTH PFEIFFER

1 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup confectioners sugar 2 cup all purpose flour

1 jar (6 ounces) maraschino cherries without stems, drained and halved Additional sugar

In a bowl, cream butter and sugar then gradually add flour. Shape a Tablespoon of dough around each cherry, forming a ball. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 325 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes. Roll warm cookie in confectioners sugar. Cool on wire racks.

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• Better Service • Better Rates • More Options • More Security

Because we’re Member Owned!

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