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Pretend Cooking Show: Jingle Juice Martini

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B74oGG9hVsg&t=265s Jingle Juice Martinis with Candied CranberriesA festive way to serve a new favorite Christmas cocktail. Clear plastic Christmas tree ornaments can be found at your local craft store. Make a batch of martinis, refrigerate them until party time, and then let your guests serve themselves. How fun!For the candied cranberries:½ cup water1½ cups sugar, divided1 cup fresh cranberriesFresh rosemary frondsIn a small pot, mix ½ cup water with ½ cup sugar. Cook over medium heat until sugar is melted. Set aside to cool. Place 1/3 cup sugar in a shallow bowl. Add cranberries to the cooled sugar-water ...

These are a Few of My Favorite Things

Who doesn't love a green bean casserole made with canned cream of mushroom soup and canned fried onion rings? We all grew up with some version of cream-drowned green beans at Thanksgiving. We love the old recipes because they remind us of family, happy times and traditions. Growing up, our family had a large Thanksgiving Day meal. Mama cooked for days, we scarfed it all up in less than twenty minutes, and then Mama washed dishes for days. She was a kitchen saint. These days, Vince and I celebrate Thanksgiving with some of our dearest friends. The hosts prepare the turkeys and ham and all I have to do is take a “dish.” My contribution to our annual ...

Cranberries and Apples

Cranberries and Apples A special recipe that’s taken the place of traditional cranberry sauce at our Christmas table! 3½ cups fresh cranberries 3 large Granny Smith apples ¼ cup oats 1¼ cups light brown sugar 1/3 cup all-purpose flour ½ cup (1 stick) butter, melted 1 cup chopped pecans Lighty grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.  Spread cranberries in bottom of dish.  Slice apples.  Do not peel.  Top cranberries with apple slices.  In a small bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, and flour. Sprinkle over fruit.  Toss pecans in melted butter.  Sprinkle evenly over fruit and topping.  Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 55 to 60 minutes. ...