Christmas recipes???

Question

does anyone know any nice recipes for xmas? i'm planning on cooking a turkey but as for other stuff i havent a clue what else to cook! plz help

Answer 1

Here's a few recipes you might like to choose from:

Mrs. Hoggle's Stuffed Cranberry Sauce Recipe courtesy Paula Deen Show:
Paula's Home Cooking Episode: Thanksgiving

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons good-quality mayonnaise
1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 (16-ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce, chilled (make sure its chilled, I forgot and it was hard to slice it evenly)


Mix cream cheese and mayonnaise until creamy. It needs to be spreadable. Add pecans and mix well. Slice cranberry sauce in 1/4-inch rounds and spread cream cheese mixture on 1 round and place another round on top, sandwich style. Cut each round in half like a sandwich and place in shallow container, covered. Keep in refridgerator until time to serve.

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Apple-Almond Stuffing:

1/2 cup butter or margarine
3 celery ribs, diced
1 medium onion, diced
2 large Granny Smith apples, coarsely chopped
24 white bread slices, cubed
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup almonds, chopped and toasted
1/4 cup almond liqueur*
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon fresh sage sprigs
1 1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Garnish: chopped fresh sage

Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add celery and onion; sauté 5 minutes or until tender. Add apple; cook, stirring often, 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

Add bread and next 8 ingredients to Dutch oven, tossing gently to combine. Spoon into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.

Bake, covered, at 325° for 35 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 more minutes or until golden. Serve with baked or grilled pork chops, if desired. Garnish, if desired.

* 2 teaspoons almond extract may be substituted for 1/4 cup almond liqueur.

Yield: 8 cups
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Cranberry Fluff

INGREDIENTS:

- 4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- 3 cups miniature marshmallows
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 cups finely chopped peeled tart apples
- 1/2 cup halved green grapes
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whipping cream, whipped or 1 cup Cool Whip or other frozen topping

DIRECTIONS:
- Place cranberries in a food processor or blender; cover and process until finely chopped.
- Transfer to a bowl; add the marshmallows and sugar.
- Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Just before serving, stir in the apples, grapes, nuts and salt.
- Fold in whipped cream.
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Boston Market Sweet Potato Casserole

3 large sweet potatoes
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Crunch Topping
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1/3 cup flour
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1 tablespoon cinnamon

Boil potatoes until tender. Remove skins when cooled. (Actually I peel them first, then boil them. It takes less time). Put into a large bowl and whip them until fluffy. Add remaining ingredients. Pour into a greased casserole dish and top with the Crunch Topping. Cover with tin foil about 1/2 hour after start baking. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes to an hour.
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Strawberry Spinach Salad

INGREDIENTS

* 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
* 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
* 1/2 cup white sugar
* 1/2 cup olive oil
* 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
* 1/4 teaspoon paprika
* 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
* 1 tablespoon minced onion
* 10 ounces fresh spinach - rinsed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces
* 1 quart strawberries - cleaned, hulled and sliced
* 1/4 cup almonds, blanched and slivered

DIRECTIONS

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sugar, olive oil, vinegar, paprika, Worcestershire sauce and onion. Cover, and chill for one hour.
2. In a large bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries and almonds. Pour dressing over salad, and toss. Refrigerate 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
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Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

You can make these ahead several days and store in the fridge. If baking cold, let stand 30 minutes first.

INGREDIENTS

* 5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, cooked and mashed
* 2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese
* 8 ounces sour cream
* 1/2 cup milk
* 2 teaspoons onion salt
* ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine mashed potatoes, cream cheese, sour cream, milk, onion salt, and pepper to taste. Mix well and place in a large casserole.
2. Cover and bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 50 minutes.
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Carrots and Onions Au Gratin

INGREDIENTS

* 1 (16 ounce) package baby carrots, sliced
* 2 medium onions, sliced
* 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
* 3 tablespoons butter
* 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
* 1 1/2 cups milk
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 1 tablespoon butter
* 1 cup fine dry bread crumbs

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Place carrots and onions in a pot with enough lightly salted water to cover, and bring to a boil. Cook 5 minutes, or until tender but firm. Drain, and spread 1/2 the carrots and onions in a baking dish. Cover with 3/4 cup cheese, layer with remaining carrots and onions, and top with remaining cheese.
3. In a saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons butter and mix in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk until thickened, and season with salt and pepper. Pour over the carrots, onions, and cheese in the baking dish.
4. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a small pot, and mix in bread crumbs. Sprinkle evenly in the baking dish.
5. Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until bubbly and lightly browned.
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Christmas Wreath Cake

INGREDIENTS

* 1 1/2 cups raisins
* 1 cup red and green candied cherries
* 3/4 cup dates, pitted and chopped
* 3/4 cup finely diced candied pineapple
* 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
* 1/2 cup flaked coconut
* 3 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1 cup butter
* 1 1/4 cups white sugar
* 1 teaspoon lemon zest
* 4 eggs
* 2 teaspoons lemon juice

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a tube pan with 2 layers of brown paper, and grease well.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix in raisins, dates, cherries, pineapple, nuts, and coconut. Stir until all fruit is coated.
3. In another large bowl, cream the butter or margarine with the white sugar. Add lemon rind, lemon juice, and eggs; mix well. Stir in fruit mixture. Spread batter into prepared pan.
4. Bake for 2 hours. Cool.


Enjoy and Merry Christmas!

Answer 2

Wild Rice Stuffed Squash http://giftwrapandmore.com/2006/11/22/wild-rice-stuffed-squash/


Easy Homemade Cranberry Sauce
http://giftwrapandmore.com/2006/11/21/easy-homemade-cranberry-sauce/

Candied Yams
http://giftwrapandmore.com/2006/11/21/candied-yams/

Turkey Dressing
http://giftwrapandmore.com/2006/11/21/turkey-dressing/

Easy Pumpkin Bread
http://giftwrapandmore.com/2006/11/28/easy-pumpkin-bread/

Easy Banana Nut Bread
http://giftwrapandmore.com/2006/11/20/easy-banana-nut-bread-recipe/

Apple Pie, Pumpkin Pie, Pecan Pie, and Banana Cinnamon Spice Pie There is both a splenda recipe for each pie and a traditional recipe.
http://giftwrapandmore.com/tag/low-calorie-desserts/

The only other thing that I generally make is a home made bread, fruit tray, vegetable tray, meat and cheese tray, and green bean caserole. I hope that this helps. Have a Merry Christmas!

Answer 3

I like the website Kraftfood.com
It will show you a holiday recipe section and they are easy to do and quick, all things from main dishes, side dishes and desserts.
One thing I make alot at holidays is green bean casserole and also a 7 layer lettuce salad. There are tons of ideas out there, just jump on the web and goodluck. Happy Holidays !!!

Answer 4

Go to Culinary Chef at http://www.culinarychef.com for recipes and special occasions menus. Merry Christmas!

Answer 5

Try goose instead of turkey served with all the usual veg, chestnut stuffing and pibs in blankets.

Answer 6

All fruits are fresh vegetables. A "vegetable" is a plant, any part of which can be used for food.

Answer 7

In the superstore, fruits are usually chosen much too soon. Some are rocks, many are bad. Some of the fresh vegetables are right (zucchini, onions, garlic, lettuce, greens, and a few others) so I'd have to go with vegetables.

Answer 8

Au Gratin Carrots
2 pounds carrots, sliced
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter or margarine, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups milk
4 ounces process American cheese, cubed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 cups cornflakes, crushed
Cook the carrots until crisp-tender; drain and set aside. In a saucepan over medium heat, saute onion in 3 tablespoons butter until tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Gradually add milk; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook for 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in the cheese just until melted. Add carrots and parsley. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Melt remaining butter; add cornflakes. Sprinkle over carrots. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly. Yield: 8-10 servings.

Broccoli-Cheese Casserole
1 c. mayonnaise
1 can cream of celery soup, undiluted
2 eggs, beaten, at room temperature
2 pkgs (10oz each) frozen chopped broccoli, drained
¼ c. minced onion
1 c. grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 ½ tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 ½ tsp. kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 cup herb-seasoned stuffing mix
2 tablespoons butter
Grease a 2-quart glass or Pyrex casserole and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise and soup, mixing well. Stir in the eggs and broccoli. Add the onion, cheese, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Place in the prepared casserole dish and top with the stuffing mix. Dot with butter. Bake at 325° for 45 minutes.
Serves 8-10.

Sweet Potato Souffle:
3 lbs. sweet potatoes, peeled & cut into cubes
2 eggs
1/2 cup brown sugar - divided
1/2 cup butter - melted - divided
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
up to 1/2 cup orange juice
1 cup chopped walnuts
large marshmallows
In a large saucepan over high heat, bring potatoes to boil, reduce heat; cover and simmer 15-20 minutes and drain. Beat potatoes until slightly smooth, beat in eggs, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup melted butter, salt and cinnamon. Starting with 1/4 cup orange juice, make mixture moist and fluffy. Spread in a 2-3 quart pan. Top with nuts. Sprinkle 1/4 cup brown sugar, then 1/4 cup melted butter. Place Marshmallows on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Don't let marshmallows over cook.

Waldorf Salad Recipe
4 C. chopped apples with skins
2 lemons, juiced
1/2 C. chopped celery
1/2 C. chopped walnuts
1/2 C. raisins
1/2 C. seedless grapes, halved
1 C. heavy cream, whipped with 2 T. sugar
1/2 C. mayonnaise
Chop apples and coat with lemon juice. Add chopped celery, walnuts, raisins and grapes to a large bowl. Blend whip cream and mayonnaise together. Add to salad and stir to coat well. Chill until time to serve. Serves 8 to 10

Answer 9

u can watch a video which is show u how u should make it go to
www.kraftfoods.com/kf/CookingSchool/ then chose any food that u want and also turky
have a great xmas!!

Answer 10

.log on to www.cdkitchen.com for more Christmas recipes

Answer 11

check the martha stewart on line recipes they are great