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Seasons Greetings The holidays can be a sentimental time for many people, a time to reflect on years past and to wonder about the future. It’s a time when people make a conscious effort to take time out of their busy lives to get in touch with family and friends with whom they may have lost contact. For many, it’s an optimistic time of year, an opportunity to take stock of our lives and give thanks for the many blessings we have been given. Don’t get me wrong. The holidays can also be a very stressful time. Especially in today’s economy, money is a constant worry for most. It’s at times like these when we need to remember that money can’t buy everything. Keep things simple. Spending time with family means much more than spending money
on trendy gifts.
now we can see the humor more clearly.
This year, and every year, I am always so very grateful to have such a wonderful husband and two happy, healthy children, and we can be together as a family. The years are flying by so quickly that I want to make as many special memories as we can. We have our little family traditions for future pleasant memories. Each year one of the kids gets to put the star on the tree, and when it’s time for the tree to come down, the other takes it off. They then switch the next year, and so far everyone’s happy. We go find our tree, haul it home and into the house, turn on the Christmas music and laugh about years past, especially the year our tree fell down right after we had just decorated it. Of course it wasn’t funny then, but
So, this year stop, take a deep breath and remember all that is truly important to you and your family. Start a new tradition or rekindle an old one. Hopefully you will enjoy what is a new tradition for the Williams Pioneer Review, our inaugural Colusa County Christmas Guide. We hope to expand on the publication next year and would love to hear your thoughts, ideas, stories, recipes and pictures. We at the Williams Pioneer Review wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a safe, happy and prosperous New Year. Sincerely,
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“Does anyone remember Dommer’s Nursery at the end of Market Street in Colusa? You could go to Dommer’s and buy a big beautiful tree, have it flocked, AND have it delivered to your door. These are some memories and meanings of Christmas, shared by our friends and neighbors of Christmas’s past.” ~ Susan Gibbs
Megan Broderman
I Love the smell of a fresh Xmas tree permeating through the house. Most of the decorations for our tree we made in grammar school, so decorating our tree each year is like going down memory lane. One of my favorites was making Rudolph using one of our footprints for his body and our handprints for his antlers, he was so cute. I also loved being able to sleep in, but NOT wanting to.
Francene Tinkham Scoodles was my favorite toy. I put her in my wagon, sadly she fell out of the wagon....... a lot, and lost her little button nose, but I still loved her anyway. I still have Scoodles, she is now 74 years old. I also got nuts, hard candy, a tangerine, and 1 small toy in my Christmas stocking every year when I was a child. Thank heavens I never got coal!
Michael Harrington
My Mom traversed through the sleet and snow (we lived in New Jersey) to get me a guitar when I was 10, so I could pretend that I was one of the Beatles. I will never forget that Christmas. My sister got a Thimble City game that Christmas as well, and we played with that game for hours and hours. My Father and I always hung up the outside lights, my job was to hand him the lights while he was up on the ladder. “Hand them up soldier he would say to me.”
Aidan Sistrunk I Love my Nana’s English peas at Christmas dinner, and her cooking. I love opening my presents and we play games...I got a Driver 3 video game that I love to play.
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The Mata Family Christmas is all about family. You can replace almost anything, but you can’t replace your family. Williams Pioneer Review: A Colusa County Christmas
Laurel Jobe I don’t have any children of my own, but I DO have a furry child, and she gets so excited at Christmas time. We brought home the tree yesterday and she was smelling and licking, and chewing off the bark (oops, Tawny no chewing the bark) hehe. She loves to look at the shiny decorations and hit them with her nose. She also gets her very own stocking filled with bones, chew toys, and squeaky toys. Happy holidays everyone!
Susan Gibbs When I was 5 years old, we had this huge tree in our living room and it was decorated with bubble lights. I loved the bubble lights because my parents would light up the tree, and we would wait and watch with excitement until they started to bubble. I started Old Tyme Christmas 12 years ago, to bring together the community and to encourage shopping in our very own downtown area. I remember the first year, all the committee members standing around the big tree by the courthouse waiting for the lighting of the tree, singing Christmas Carols, thinking I hope at least 25 or 30 people come this year, and when we turned around toward Market Street, hundreds of people all ages, had come out to attend. The sense of community at Christmas, what a great feeling.
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Sophie Brennan
Where have all my nostalgic Christmases gone? Christmas used to mean family, friends, closeness, now it’s shopping, cooking, and cleaning. You have to be thankful for what you have, like family and friends, not “things” you can buy.
What do you want for Christmas? Answer: I want a doll for Christmas What is your favorite part of Christmas? I like the presents.
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Williams Pioneer Review: A Colusa County Christmas
A Soldier Is A Gift
As we celebrate Christmas, and we open our gifts, we realize what priceless gifts a soldier gives to our countrythe gifts of patriotism, service, and deep dedication to our nation. As we feast on a variety of fine Christmas delicacies, we acknowledge that a soldier personifies a variety of fine qualities: courage, good character, honor, fortitude amidst hardship, persistence in subduing evil, and bravery in the face of danger. A soldier is a cut above the rest of us, doing jobs we could not or would not do. While we are surrounded by Christmas comforts, we remember soldiers in places we would not want to be, bringing the gift of adaptability to any situation, no matter how harsh or difficult. As we “ooh” and “aah” over the Christmas lights and shiny ornaments we recognize that a soldier gives us the most cherished gift of all, the shining light of freedom. At Christmas, let us wrap our hearts and minds around our treasured soldiers. May they understand how very much their service means to us. Let us send the Christmas gifts of love, respect and admiration to our steadfast, loyal, magnificent warriors and their essential civilian support staff. They themselves are the most precious Christmas gift of all, our protectors-our soldiers. By Joanna Fuchs with permission poemsource.com 2008
SANTA TO VISIT COLUSA The Colusa City Firefighters Association (CCFA) is pleased to announce that, once again, Santa has accepted their invitation to visit the City of Colusa this holiday season. This is the 22nd year that Santa has accepted the Association’s invitation. Santa Claus and crew will be riding on the city’s ladder truck and handing out candy canes to the area children. The “Santa on Wheels” program will begin its nightly visits (5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.) on Monday, December 15th. The schedule is as follows: ● Monday, Dec. 15 – Santa and crew will begin on the corner of 12th Street and Main Street, working east to west
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down the streets to 13th and Webster Street. ● Tuesday, Dec 16 – Santa will start at 13th & Lafayette Streets, working east and west, down to Sioc and 10th Street. ● Wednesday, Dec 17 – Santa and crew will cover all areas south of Sioc Street. ● Thursday, Dec 18 – Santa will be in the area of Butte Vista and Country Club Drive. ● Friday, Dec 19 – Santa will be visiting the Cachill Dehe Wintun reservation; Dec. 19 may also be used as a makeup day. This schedule is tentative, weather and unexpected delays permitting.
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Christmas Caroling Guide Silent Night Silent night, holy night! All is calm, All is bright Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child Holy Infant so Tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace. Silent night, holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight! Glories stream from heaven afar; Heavenly hosts sing Al-le-lu-ia! Christ the Saviour is born! Christ the Saviour is born! Silent night, holy night! Wondrous star, lend thy light! With the angels let us sing Alleluia to our King! Christ the Saviour is here, Jesus the Saviour is here! Silent night, Holy night! Son of God, love’s pure light Radiant beams from Thy holy face, With the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus Lord at thy birth; Jesus Lord at thy birth.
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Oh Come, All Ye Faithful O come, all ye faithful, Joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem; Come and behold him, Born the King of angels; O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, O Come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord. God of God, Light of Light, Lo! he abhors not the Virgin’s womb: Very God, Begotten, not created; Refrain Sing, choirs of angels, Sing in exultation, Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above; Glory to God In the highest; Refrain See how the shepherds,
Summoned to his cradle, Leaving their flocks, draw nigh to gaze; We too will thither Bend our joyful footsteps; Refrain Child, for us sinners Poor and in the manger, We would embrace thee, with love and awe; Who would not live thee, Loving us so dearly? Refrain Yea, Lord, we greet thee, Born this happy morning; Jesus, to thee be glory given; Word of the Father, Now in flesh appearing; Refrain
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Winter Wonderland Sleigh bells ring, are you listening, In the lane, snow is glistening A beautiful sight, We’re happy tonight. Walking in a winter wonderland. Gone away is the bluebird, Here to stay is a new bird He sings a love song, As we go along, Walking in a winter wonderland. In the meadow we can build a snowman, Then pretend that he is Parson Brown He’ll say: Are you married? We’ll say: No man, But you can do the job When you’re in town. Later on, we’ll conspire, As we dream by the fire To face unafraid, The plans that we’ve made, Walking in a winter wonderland. In the meadow we can build a snowman, And pretend that he’s a circus clown We’ll have lots of fun with mister snowman, Until the other kiddies knock him down. When it snows, ain’t it thrilling, Though your nose gets a chilling We’ll frolic and play, the Eskimo way, Walking in a winter wonderland. Walking in a winter wonderland, Walking in a winter wonderland.
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Not only in the summertime, But even in winter is thy prime. O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, How are thy leaves so verdant! O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, Much pleasure doth thou bring me! O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, Much pleasure doth thou bring me! For every year the Christmas tree, Brings to us all both joy and glee. O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, Much pleasure doth thou bring me! O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, Thy candles shine out brightly! O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, Thy candles shine out brightly! Each bough doth hold its tiny light, That makes each toy to sparkle bright. O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, Thy candles shine out brightly!
Frosty the Snowman Frosty the snowman was a jolly happy soul, With a corncob pipe and a button nose, And two eyes made out of coal. Frosty the snowman is a fairy tale, they say, He was made of snow but the children know how he came to life one day. There must have been some magic in that Old silk hat they found. For when they placed it on his head, He began to dance around. O, Frosty the snowman Was alive as he could be, And the children say he could laugh And play just the same as you and me. Thumpetty thump thump, Thumpety thump thump, Look at Frosty go. Thumpetty thump thump, Thumpety thump thump,
Over the hills of snow. Frosty the snowman knew The sun was hot that day, So he said, “Let’s run and we’ll have some fun now before I melt away.” Down to the village, With a broomstick in his hand, Running here and there all Around the square saying, Catch me if you can. He led them down the streets of town Right to the traffic cop. And he only paused a moment when He heard him holler “Stop!” For Frosty the snowman Had to hurry on his way, But he waved goodbye saying, “Don’t you cry, I’ll be back again some day.” Thumpetty thump thump, Thumpety thump thump, Look at Frosty go. Thumpetty thump thump, Thumpety thump thump, Over the hills of snow.
Little Drummer Boy Come they told me, pa rum pum pum pum A new born King to see, pa rum pum pum pum Our finest gifts we bring, pa rum pum pum pum To lay before the King, pa rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, So to honor Him, pa rum pum pum pum, When we come. Little Baby, pa rum pum pum pum
I am a poor boy too, pa rum pum pum pum I have no gift to bring, pa rum pum pum pum That’s fit to give the King, pa rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, Shall I play for you, pa rum pum pum pum, On my drum? Mary nodded, pa rum pum pum pum The ox and lamb kept time, pa rum pum pum pum I played my drum for Him, pa rum pum pum pum I played my best for Him, pa rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, Then He smiled at me, pa rum pum pum pum Me and my drum.
Jingle Bell Rock Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock Jingle bells swing and jingle bells ring Snowing and blowing up bushels of fun Now the jingle hop has begun. Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time Dancing and prancing in Jingle Bell Square In the frosty air. What a bright time, it’s the right time To rock the night away Jingle bell time is a swell time To go gliding in a one-horse sleigh Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet Jingle around the clock Mix and a-mingle in the jingling feet That’s the jingle bell, That’s the jingle bell, That’s the jingle bell rock.
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ChurchHoliday Event Schedule Trinity United Methodist Church 511 Oak Street - Colusa Sunday, December 14, 10 a.m. during worship time, the annual Christmas Pageant will be presented by our youth. Wednesday, December 24, 5:30 p.m., Candlelight Christmas Eve service. The ancient story of Christ’s birth is retold through traditional carols and scripture. It concludes with the lighting of candles as we take light and hope out with us into a dark world.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church 720 Ware Avenue - Colusa Wednesday evenings at 7:00 PM:
December 3rd, 10th, and 17th. A video of israel with refreshments at 8:00 PM. Christmas Eve candelight service at 7:30 PM.
youth of the church will be meeting afterward for their own special Christmas Celebration. For More information contact: Pastor Dwight Scott, 458-2585
Please call (530) 458-8383 for more information.
Maxwell Baptist Church
Colusa Assembly of God 1747 Highway 20, Colusa
21st Annual Christmas Caroling Starts at 5PM with fellowship after. For more information call: 438-2634
Sunday, December 14, 6 p.m. “Angels We Have Heard” -- a special musical presentation by the children of Colusa Assembly, under the direction of Natalie Harmon. Sunday, December 21, 6 p.m. A Candlelight Christmas Service with music, readings, and candles. The
Maxwell Methodist Church Christmas Eve 5:30 PM
For more dates and times please see our December 19th issue. Submit your events to: submissions@ williamspioneerreview.com
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Community Holiday Event Schedule School Winter Programs Grand Island Elementary School Thursday, December 18, 7 p.m. Grimes Our Lady of Lourdes Parish School Christmas Program Wednesday, December 17, 6:30 p.m. 745 Ware Ave - Colusa Stagehands actors prepare for the opening night of their plays Santa Napped and The Christmas Rudolph Almost Missed
Enjoy Christmas with StageHands Stagehands theater will present two Christmas plays “Santa Napped” and “The Christmas the Rudolph almost missed,” at 8:15 p.m. on Dec. 6; 4 p.m. matinee on Dec. 7. Other dates include December 12 and 13 at 8:15 p.m. Tickets for the performances are available for $7 at Messick’s Ace Hardware, Country Stop and Auntie Deb’s in Arbuckle. Tickets will also be available at the door. For more information, call 4151633 or 458-5479.
Calls to Santa Local boys and girls will soon have the chance to call Santa Claus, thanks to the Colusa Lions Club. Santa will be taking calls on Monday and Tuesday, December 17 and 18 from 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. The callin number is 530-458-XMAS (458-9627).
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Winter Band Concert Fifth-Twelfth Grade December 9, 7 p.m. at the Community Theater in Colusa Winter Choir Concert Fourth-Eighth Grade December 11, 7 p.m. at the Community Theater in Colusa Arbuckle Elementary: Kindergarten Winter Program December 18 at 6pm 701 Hall Street - Arbuckle
The Santa Clause begins at 10:30 a.m. Tickets may be purchased from an Egling sixth grade student, online from the Colusa Theater, at the door or at Impact, for $6. All money raised will benefit the sixth grade trip to Shady Creek Outdoor School. Holiday classics for the whole family to enjoy, feel free to wear your PJ’s and get comfortable.
Grand Island Firefighters Breakfast Enjoy a special New Year’s breakfast, put on by the Sacramento River Fire Grand Island Station Firefighters. Breakfast will be served 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. this year. The full breakfast menu includes drinks and will be held at the Grand Island Fire Station located at 350 Main Street in Grimes. There is no charge but donations are gladly accepted. For more information contact Lance Swift at 682-6329.
Pierce High Choir/Lloyd G. Johnson Junior High Band Winter Performance December 17 at 7pm 960 Wildwood Rd Arbuckle Egling Middle School’s Sixth Grade Class is proud to announce a Fabulous
Family event at the Colusa Theater December 14, doors open at 9 a.m. and a Charlie Brown Christmas will be shown at 9:30 a.m.
For more dates and times please see our December 19th issue. Submit your events to: submissions@ williamspioneerreview.com
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Family Friendly Egg Nog
Ingredients 6 large eggs, plus 2 yolks 1/2 cup, plus 2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 cups whole milk 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg 1/4 cup heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks Additional grated nutmeg for garnish Cooking Instructions Combine eggs, egg yolks, sugar, and salt in a heavy 3- or 4-quart pan, whisking until well-combined. Continue whisking while pouring milk in a slow, steady stream until completely incorporated. Turn on burner to lowest possible heat setting. Place pan on burner and stir mixture continuously until an instant-read thermometer reaches 160 degrees F. and the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Be patient. This should take about 25 to 30 minutes. Strain mixture through a fine sieve into a large bowl to remove any accidental small cooked bits of egg. Add vanilla extract and nutmeg, stirring to combine. Pour into a glass pitcher, decanter, or container and cover with a lid or plastic wrap. Refrigerate this egg custard mixture to chill at least 4 hours or up to 3 days before finishing. When ready to serve, pour heavy cream into a bowl and whip until it forms soft peaks. Fold whipped cream into cold custard mixture until combined. Serve eggnog in chilled cups or glasses and garnish with a sprinkle of nutmeg.
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Red Velvet Cake
1 teaspoon soda 1 tablespoons vinegar Cooking Instructions Cream shortening; beat in sugar gradually. Add eggs, one at a time; beat well after each addition. Make paste of cocoa and food coloring; add to creamed mixture. Add salt, flour and vanilla alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Sprinkle soda over vinegar; pour vinegar over batter. Stir until thoroughly mixed. Bake in 3 8-inch pans or 2 9-inch pans for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.
Apple Pecan Dressing
Ingredients 1 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/3 cup chopped onion 4 tablespoons butter 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 cups dry wheat bread cubes, about 8 slices 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and finely chopped 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1 teaspoon ground sage 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon pepper Cooking Instructions In a small saucepan, combine chicken broth, celery, onion, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. In a large mixing bowl, combine bread cubes, chopped apples, chopped pecans, sage, cinnamon, and pepper. Pour broth and vegetable mixture over the bread cubes. Gently stir to moisten. Spoon into a greased 1 1/2-quart casserole. Bake, covered, at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes. May also use as a stuffing for an 8 to 10 pound turkey.
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Holiday Punch
Instructions Fill a tall glass with ice. Add 4 oz. chocolate milk and 2 oz. cold coffee. Top with whipped cream and garnish with shaved chocolate. For an individual cocktail, add 1 oz. of Bailey’s.
Instructions In a punch bowl, mix juices. Pour in soda water. Top with scoops of sherbet. Makes about 16 1-cup (250 mL) servings. For an individual cocktail, add 1½ oz. of vodka.
Ingredients 1/2 cup shortening 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 eggs 2 tablespoons cocoa 1 1/2 oz red food coloring 1 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup buttermilk
Ingredients 4 oz. Chocolate Milk 2 oz. Cold Coffee Whipped Cream Shaved Chocolate 1 oz. Bailey’s (Optional)
Ingredients 2 – 48 oz. Cans Pinapple Juice 1 – 40 oz. Bottle Cranberry Juice 2 – 750 ml. Bottle Soda Water 1 – Litre Strawberry, Raspberry or Lime Sherbet 1.5 oz. Vodka (Optional)
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Prime Rib & Yorkshire Pudding Ingredients 2 rib tied prime beef rib roast (from small end, 4 1/2 lb trimmed) 2 teaspoons kosher salt pepper to taste
Veggies:
Ingredients 2 1/2 tablespoons oil 16 pearl onions 3 carrots, thinly sliced on diagonal 3 rib celery, thinly sliced on diagonal 2 portobello mushrooms, stemmed -- cut in 8 wedges 2 tablespoons red currant jelly 1 1/3 cups Merlot or other dry red wine 1 cup veal or beef demi-glace 3/4 teaspoon drained bottled horseradish 3 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley Cooking Instructions Preheat oven to 450ºF. Put beef, fat side up, in a shallow flameproof roasting pan. Sprinkle salt and pepper over top. Roast beef in lower third of oven for 20 minutes.
Creamy Baked Crab Dip Ingredients 1 package (8 oz.) cream softened 1 can (6 oz.) crabmeat 2 tablespoons grated onion 1 tablespoon milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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Bourbon-Pecan Roast Chicken
Ingredients 1 whole chicken-about 3 pounds 1/2 lemon salt and freshly ground pepper -- to taste 3 tablespoons fresh tarragon -- chopped -or 1 tablespoon dried tarragon 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary -- chopped-or 1 tablespoon dried rosemary 4 whole garlic cloves -- peeled 3 small onions -- peeled 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/4 cup broken pecans 1/2 cup bourbon -- divided Cooking Instructions Preheat oven to 400ºF. Wash the inside
Reduce oven temperature to 350ºF and roast beef 1 hour and 15 minutes more or until a meat thermometer inserted 2 inches into center of meat registers 115ºF. Transfer beef to a cutting board, reserving pan juices in pan and let stand 25 minutes.
taste and simmer, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Discard string and, with a sharp knife, remove rib bones. Thinly slice beef and serve over Yorkshire puddings with gravy.
For vegetables: In a large skillet, cook onions in 1 1/2 tablespoons oil over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden, about 8 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer onions to a bowl and cook carrots and celery in remaining tablespoon oil over moderate heat, stirring until crisptender. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring, until liquid released from mushrooms evaporates. Transfer vegetables to a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
Ingredients 1 cup all purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 1 cup whole milk 4 tablespoons vegetable oil or reserved beef fat from prime rib
While beef rests, skim fat from pan juices and reserve 4 tablespoons of fat for Yorkshire puddings. (Puddings may be baked while beef is standing.) Place roasting pan on stovetop. Add wine to roasting pan and simmer over moderately high heat, scraping up any brown bits, until reduced to about 1/2 cup. Add demi-glace, jelly, horseradish, vegetables, parsley, and salt and pepper to 1 tablespoon finely sliced green onions, for garnish Cooking Instructions In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, crabmeat, onion, milk, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well. Place mixture in an ovenproof serving dish; sprinkle with a little paprika. Bake at 375° F. for about 15 minutes, or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with sliced green onion. cavity and outside of the chicken and pat dry. Rub the cavity with the cut side of half a lemon and sprinkle it with salt and pepper. Fill cavity with the tarragon, rosemary, garlic cloves, onions and paprika. Truss and tie chicken. Pull up skin from breast, press pecan bits into meat; pull skin back into place. Pour 1/4 cup of the bourbon over chicken and place it on its side in the oven. Roast for 20 minutes, turn to other side, add remaining bourbon, baste and roast another 20 minutes. Turn again, baste and roast a final 20 minutes. Chicken is done when thigh is pierced and juices run clear.
Yorkshire Pudding
Cooking Instructions In a blender blend flour, salt, eggs and milk until just smooth. Chill batter, covered, 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 425ºF. Arrange four 5 1/2-inch pie plates in a large shallow baking pan and spoon 1 tablespoon beef fat into each. Put baking pan in middle of oven for 5 minutes to heat oil. Quickly pour 1/2 cup batter into each pie plate and bake in the middle of oven until puddings are puffed and golden brown, about 18 minutes. With tongs, remove puddings from pie plates and serve immediately.
Snowball Cookies Ingredients
1 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted 1 teaspoon vanilla 2-1/2 cups flour, sifted 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup pecans, chopped
Cooking Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2. Cream butter in large bowl. Add sugar, cream until light. Stir in vanilla. Mix in flour and salt. Stir in nuts. 3. Shape into balls. 4. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. 5. Roll in additional powdered sugar straight out of oven. Roll again when cool.
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