Christmas

Crock Pot Cranberry Meatballs

December 22nd, 2013, 10:09pm

Make your favorite meatballs (ground beef, onions, salt, pepper..) or you can use frozen pre-made 1 can cranberry jelly 1 cup kraft BBQ sauce 1/2 cup frozen or fresh cranberries 1 small onion chopped Place meatballs along with all the other ingredients in the crock pot. Cook 2-3 hours on high OR 4-6... more
Crock Pot Cranberry Meatballs

Roast Turkey

November 18th, 2013, 4:39pm

Frozen turkey Poultry seasoning Salt & Pepper Thaw the turkey in the fridge 4-5 days prior to the dinner. The night before the dinner, prepare the turkey. Place the bird in the sink, remove giblets (neck and bag of organs). Gently wash the turkey with water. Place the turkey in roasting pan. Add... more
Roast Turkey

Butter Tarts

November 18th, 2013, 12:42am

1 cup currants½ cup butter3 tbsp cream or milk1 ½ cups brown sugar1 ½ tsp rum flavoring1 tsp vanilla extract2 eggsPour boiling water over currants and allow them to stand until soft (10 min). Drain well. Melt butter, add cream, brown sugar, rum & vanilla flavoring. Add currants. Stir in eggs. Fill... more
Butter Tarts

Cranberry Sauce

October 8th, 2013, 3:49pm

1 bag (2 1/3 cups) fresh or frozen cranberries 1/2 cup granulated sugar grated orange zest 1/2 cup orange juice In a medium saucepan, bring cranberries, sugar, zest and juice to a boil, stirring. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer for 4 to 6 minutes or until berries begin to pop. Cool and serve. If you... more
Cranberry Sauce

White Chocolate Chip Cranberry Cookies

June 23rd, 2013, 10:18pm

1/2 cup butter softened1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla extract (or brandy) 1 1/2 cups flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 3/4 cup white chocolate chips 1 cup dried cranberries Preheat oven 375 degrees In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar. Beat in... more
White Chocolate Chip Cranberry Cookies

Shortbread Cookies

June 19th, 2013, 2:06am

1/2 cup cornstarch1/2 cup icing sugar1 cup all purpose flour3/4 cup of butter (not margarine)Cream together all ingredients. Roll dough into balls and press down with a fork to slightly flatten. Decorate with glazed cherry pieces, candy sprinkles, or nuts as desired (if you place a red cherry with pieces... more
Shortbread Cookies

Peanut Butter Cookies

June 19th, 2013, 2:00am

1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup peanut butter1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon baking powder1 large egg1/2 teaspoon vanilla1 1/4 cups all purpose flourgranulated sugar In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and peanut butter on high speed for 30 seconds. Add... more
Peanut Butter Cookies

Gingersnaps

June 19th, 2013, 2:00am

3/4 cup (170 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature1/2 cup (105 grams) dark brown sugar1/2 cup (100 grams) white granulated sugar1/4 cup (60 ml) dark molasses 1 large egg1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract2 cups (260 grams) all purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 1/2 teaspoons ground... more
Gingersnaps

Rum Balls

June 19th, 2013, 1:57am

2/3 cup softened butter¾ cup sugar3 tbsp cocoa1 tbsp water½ tsp rum flavouring2 c corn flakes or rolled oatsIcing sugar or coconut shavingsCream butter, gradually add sugar and cream well.Add remaining ingredients, blend thoroughly. ChillShape into balls and 1 inch diameter, roll in icing sugar OR... more
Rum Balls