I think if you follow the rules for rare beef, you will have the greatest luck in the world with it. When you buy a rib roast, calculate that one rib will serve 2 persons, so for six, you will need a 3 rib roast. The timetable for roasting by this method is approximately 15…
Category: Christmas
Eggnog Cake
Can you imagine getting seventy fabulous pieces of cake from one recipe of batter? Drenched with a heady brandy-and-rum glaze, these moist, nutmeg-scented squares don’t need garnishing. But a rosette of hard sauce assures that they are irresistible, and a family favorite.
Hearts of Palm Salad
This salad tastes good and looks beautiful. It is particularly good for a first course served on individual plates. The vegies should be done ahead of time to marinate, then just top on fresh crisped lettuce and grate blue cheese over the top. The green zucchini and red tomatoes make it particularly appropriate for Christmas.
Cranberry Tarts
Foolproof cream-cheese pastry bakes into layers of flaky crispness. Filled with vibrant cooked cranberries, these miniature pies bring Christmas sparkle to any dessert tray.
Angie’s Egg Nog
What a great recipe!!! Make this to have on hand for you and your holiday guests and/or as a great hostess gift, or gift to friends and co-workers. The big thing is you have to start early!!!! It needs about 4 weeks to age properly. Think egg nog as you are cleaning up after Thanksgiving…
Peanut Brittle
Prep time: 30 minutes Difficulty Makes 1 1/2 pounds 1 cup Karo light syrup 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup water 2 tablespoons margarine 1 cup salted peanuts 1 teaspoon baking soda Combine Karo, sugar, water and margarine in a 2 quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes…