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Christmas Wreath Sandwiches

I sometimes make these for eating at home on Christmas Eve, but I mostly made them for taking to holiday work parties, church, and other potluck holiday parties.   It looks really fabulous if you alternate the layers of rolled meats with folded meats!   However, you can make it as simple or as decorative as you'd like on the inside, because all eyes will be on the outside! Tam's Christmas Party Wreath Dagwood Sandwiches For Christmas potlucks and parties.  1 package (1/4 ounce) active ... continue reading...

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Wontons and Wonton Wrappers (Boiled, Baked, Pan Fried, Wonton Soup)

Wontons are an Asian dumpling which is stuffed and that can be fried, baked, or boiled. I love wontons but being the only one in the household that eats them I only have to make a batch about once a year to freeze for myself. Wontons can be stuffed with pretty much any ground meat, poultry, or seafood you can think of. I personally prefer a mixture of half pork or pork sausage and half of whatever else (or I like it to be all lamb or all crab). You basically need 1 pound total of whatever ... continue reading...

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“Almond Crescent Moons” (Wedding Cookies)

This family recipe was most often served for the Christmas holidays -- as well as for all wedding and baby showers.   They always looked a lot more like a crescent roll or a croissant in shape to me -- fat in the center and thinner at the ends.   In any case, they were yummy and growing up I often wished they were made all year long -- especially since as children we didn't usually get to attend the grown up's wedding or baby showers.   "Almond Crescent Moons"  (Wedding ... continue reading...

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Peppermint Almond Praline Brownie Bars

I usually make these bars at Christmas.   The recipe given is the original recipe, however, I had to make substitutions to accommodate my late husband's dietary restrictions so it is possible to make this recipe more diabetic friendly than my original recipe.  Great for gift giving, Christmas potlucks and bake sales, etc. For the low sugar more diabetic friendly version, substitute sucralose (Splenda) for the sugar in the brownie batter and be sure to purchase sugar free peppermint candy ... continue reading...

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Yorkshire Puddings or Popovers

Yorkshire Puddings or Popovers are sort of like souffle shaped dinner rolls which are made from a batter --  but they can also be stuffed or filled, savory or sweet.   They can have cheeses and seasonings added to the batter or not.   They can be served as the main course, an appetizer, a side dish, a dessert, a snack, etc. You can use an actual popover pan, but a regular muffin pan works equally well.   Yorkshire Puddings or Popovers Yield:  12 popovers 4 large whole eggs, ... continue reading...