December 20, 2010 in Uncategorized
Greening encompasses many aspects of life, not just exercising our green thumbs. Reducing energy use, emissions, and toxic pollutants helps the environment and improves our health, so here are some steps we can take toward making this a greener holiday season....
December 20, 2010 in Holiday Treats, Recipes
Ingredients 1 (10 or 12-ounce) bag Pop’ables 3 Musketeers, Pop’ables Milky Way or Pop’ables Snickers Candies 3 M-azing Milk Chocolate Bars Filled with M&M’S Minis Chocolate Candies 1 (14-ounce) bag M&M’S Milk Chocolate Candies for the Holidays 1 (18.25-ounce) box yellow cake mix 2 (16-ounce) cans vanilla frosting Red food coloring Red decorators icing ...
December 20, 2010 in Recipes
Ingredients 1 package refrigerated pie crust Fillings Potato-Onion-Cheese 1 1/4 cups mashed potato 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder 1 4-ounce can diced green chilies, not drained 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste 3 to 4 cloves garlic, chopped 2 cups finely chopped cooked green onions (white and green parts) 6 ounces Jarlsberg or Jarlsberg Lite ...
December 20, 2010 in Recipes
Ingredients 2 cups coarsely grated Jarlsberg cheese 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup heavy cream 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon paprika Ground white pepper 45 small phyllo shells Cooked crumbled bacon Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Combine cheese, eggs and cream. Mix in mustard, paprika and pepper. Arrange phyllo shells on baking sheet. Use ...
December 20, 2010 in Recipes
Ingredients 1 4-ounce log fresh goat cheese 6 ounces crumbled blue cheese 2 cups coarsely grated Jarlsberg cheese 2 tablespoons grated onion 1/4 cup non fat plain yogurt 1/4 cup finely diced fresh chives, plus extra for garnish Dash hot sauce (optional) 1 cup slivered almonds or chopped pecans Preparation In a food processor, ...
December 20, 2010 in Recipes
Ingredients 1 pound baked Fingerling potatoes (you can also use red or Yukon gold) 1 4-ounce log soft unripened goat cheese 1 cup coarsely grated Jarlsberg cheese 1 French baguette, 15 to 20 1/2-inch slices brushed with olive oil and toasted (10 minutes, 350°F oven) Crumbled bacon bits and diced chives for garnish Preparation ...
December 13, 2010 in Entertaining, Everyday Meals
When it comes to holiday entertaining, there is nothing more elegant – or easy – than serving a beautiful roast. The elegance factor we can all understand, but easy? It’s true. There is no need to be intimidated by a roast ever again. Tender roasts are always cooked uncovered using dry heat methods, which ...
December 13, 2010 in Recipes
Ingredients 2 pounds baby red potatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped 1 teaspoon rosemary, chopped 1 teaspoon oregano, chopped 1/2cup Romano cheese, grated 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, ground Preparation Preheat oven to 250°F. Wash and quarter potatoes. Add potatoes to a bowl and mix with remaining ingredients. ...December 13, 2010 in Food and Dining
(Family Features) – There’s nothing like the holiday season to warm the soul. Good cheer, cozy fires and scrumptious foods bring family and friends together. Start your guests’ visit off right with a morning meal that embodies the spirits of the season. Help guests feel more at home with homemade dishes full of fun and ...
December 13, 2010 in Recipes
Ingredients 1 16-ounce loaf King’s Hawaiian Bread 3 eggs 1 cup eggnog 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (if not included in the eggnog) Preparation Slice bread crosswise so that each slice is approximately 1-inch thick. Cut slices in half. Combine remaining ingredients. Quickly dip slices (do not soak) in egg ...
