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RECIPES TO ENJOY THE HOLIDAY SEASON FROM YOUR FRIENDS AT THE ABBOTSFORD NEWS

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Eggplant Appetizer

Karin

4 eggplants, peeled1 green bell peppers, seeded1 red bell pepper, seeded1 yellow bell pepper, seeded 2 tomatoes

2 onions1 tbsp salt3/4 c vegetable oil1/2 c water1 1/2 tbsp white sugarSlice vegetables thin. Mix all the ingredients together and bake it for

approx. 1 hour in medium heat. Serve warm or cold with crackers or

toast.approx. 1 hour in medium heat. Serve warm or cold with crackers or

Cheese Crunchies

Cranberry Apricot Brie Wheel

1 ½ c all purpose � our1 ½ c grated sharp cheddar cheese2/3 c butter (softened)

1 tsp baking powder½ tsp salt¼ tsp cayenne pepper1 c rice krispiesPut � rst 6 ingredients in medium bowl. Mix well. Add

cereal. Mix with hands. Shape into 1 inch balls. Ar-

range in single layer on ungreased baking sheet. Bake

at 375°F for about 20 minutes until lightly browned.

Makes 42 appetizers. It may be necessary to add a lit-

tle bit of water to get the pastry to stick together.

Cut brie wheel in half horizontally. Layer with cranberry sauce. Place top half back on brie wheel. Liberally spread apricot jam on top. Sprinkle with toasted sliced almonds. Bake in preheated 350˚F oven for 10 minutes.

Eggplant Appetizer

white sugarSlice vegetables thin. Mix all the ingredients together and bake it for


approx. 1 hour in medium heat. Serve warm or cold with crackers or Cheese Crunchies

Slice vegetables thin. Mix all the ingredients together and bake it for


Slice vegetables thin. Mix all the ingredients together and bake it for Cheese Crunchies

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toast.

Away in a manger, no crib for His bed,

the little Lord Jesus lay down His sweet head.

The stars in the bright sky looked down where He lay,

the little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.

The cattle are lowing, the Baby wakes,

but little Lord Jesus no crying He makes.

I love Thee, Lord Jesus! Look down from the sky,

and stay by my side til morning is nigh.

Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask Thee to stay

close by me forever, and love me I pray.

Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care,

and take us to heaven to live with Thee there.

AWAY IN A MANGER

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Frosty the snowman was a jolly happy soul,With a corncob pipe and a button nose

And two eyes made out of coal.Frosty the snowman is a fairy tale, they say,

He was made of snow but the childrenKnow how he came to life one day.

There must have been some magic in thatOld silk hat they found.

For when they placed it on his headHe began to dance around.

O, Frosty the snowmanWas alive as he could be,

And the children say he could laughAnd play just the same as you and me.

Thumpetty thump thump,Thumpety thump thump,

Look at Frosty go.Thumpetty thump thump,Thumpety thump thump,Over the hills of snow.

FROSTY THE SNOWMANStuffed Mushroom Caps

20 mushrooms

½ block cream cheese

1 garlic clove, minced

1 c cheddar cheese, grated

bacon bits, to taste

¼ tsp onion powder

black pepper, to taste

dash worchester sauce

spinach (optional)

paprika, to taste

Removes stems from mushrooms and chop � nely. Mix all

ingredients together and stuff mushroom caps. Bake for 20

minutes at 350˚ F. Garnish with paprika. Karin

Chicken Wings1 c soy sauce1 c brown sugar1 c water3 green onions

1/4 c vegetable oil1 tbsp. grated ginger2 cloves minced garlic5 drops sesame oil

1/4 c packed brown sugar1/4 c chopped macadamia

nuts or pecans1 tbsp brandy1 (14-ounce) round brie

Mix all ingredients and marinate 2 lbs of chicken wings or drumettes overnight. Cook at 375˚F for 45 minutes or longer. Serve with white rice!

In a small bowl stir together the sugar, nuts, and bran-dy. Cover and chill for at least 24 hours or up to 1 week. Place the brie on an ovenproof platter or pie plate. Bake at 475˚F for 5 min. Spread the sugar mixture on top of the warm brie and bake for another 2 min. Serve with crackers.

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Chicken WingsStuffed Mushroom Caps

appetizers

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Sugar & Nut Glazed Brie

Chicken in Wine & Cream Sauce

4 chicken breasts

Flour, salt, white pepper

& garlic powder

2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley

4 shallots, � nely chopped

4 cloves garlic, pressed

1/4 c white wine

1 tsp lemon juice

1/4 c chicken broth

Pinch of thyme

1 c heavy cream

1/2 c sour cream

6 tbsp. butter

4 tbsp. melted butter

Cut chicken in half, dust with � our, baste with melted butter. Sprinkle with

salt, pepper and garlic powder. Place chicken in a 9x13 roasting pan and

bake in a 325°F oven for 15-20 minutes, or until just cooked through. Do

not over cook. Meanwhile saute garlic and shallots in butter until shallots

are soft, but not browned. Add wine and broth. Cook over medium high

heat until liquid is reduced to approximately one half. Add the remaining

ingredients, simmer sauce until slightly thickened, about three minutes.

Cook 1 lb. of linguine pasta and place on platter, top with the chicken

and sauce, sprinkle a little paprika on top for colour.


Fish Soup2 tbsp. olive oil1 lge. onion1/2 c dry white wine1 tsp. sugar3/4 tsp. oregano3/4 tsp. salt3 tbsp. chopped parsley5 dashes Tabasco

1 lge. clove garlic, cut in half1 can (28 oz.) of diced tomatoes2 cloves garlic, crushedfreshly ground pepper1 lb. halibut (bite-sized pc)3/4 lb. shrimp1/4 lb. crumbled Feta cheese

In large pot saute onion and garlic in oil. Discard garlic. Add next 9 ingredients to sauteed onions & simmer for one hour or more. Heat oven to 400° F. Put broth in a casserole dish, add � sh and shrimp. Cover with Feta and bake 20 minutes.




















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(28 oz.) of diced tomatoes

In large pot saute onion and garlic in oil. Discard garlic. Add next In large pot saute onion and garlic in oil. Discard garlic. Add next 9 ingredients to sauteed onions & simmer for one hour or more. 9 ingredients to sauteed onions & simmer for one hour or more. 9 ingredients to sauteed onions & simmer for one hour or more. Heat oven to 400° F. Put broth in a casserole dish, add � sh and

Joy to the world , the Lord is come!Let earth receive her King;

Let every heart prepare Him room,And Heaven and nature sing,And Heaven and nature sing,

And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing.

Joy to the World, the Savior reigns!Let men their songs employ;

While � elds and � oods, rocks, hills and plainsRepeat the sounding joy,Repeat the sounding joy,

Repeat, repeat, the sounding joy.

No more let sins and sorrows grow,Nor thorns infest the ground;

He comes to make His blessings � owFar as the curse is found,Far as the curse is found,

Far as, far as, the curse is found.

He rules the world with truth and grace,And makes the nations prove

The glories of His righteousness,And wonders of His love,And wonders of His love,

And wonders, wonders, of His love.

JOY TO THE WORLD

Harv

Alana

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Chicken & Artichoke Ragout8 skinless, boneless chicken breasts cut in half1/4 c all-purpose � our1 tbsp. paprika1/2 tsp. ea. salt & pepper

1 tbsp. olive oil5 garlic cloves1 large red onion370ml jar roasted red peppers1 c sherry or dry red wine

2-284ml cans chicken broth1 can artichoke hearts, drained1 c pimento-stuffed olives1 c coarsely chopped fresh basil1 tbsp. grated orange peel

In a bowl mix � our with paprika, salt and pepper.

Coat chicken. Save any leftover � our mixture. Heat

oil in a large wide saucepan over medium-high

heat. Add half the chicken beasts and cook until

lightly browned, 3 to 4 min. per side. Remove to a

large plate. Repeat with remaining chicken, add-

ing more oil, if needed. Meanwhile, coarsely chop

garlic. Slice onion into thick wedges. Thickly slice

roasted peppers. Stir garlic and onion into oil in pan. Sprinkle with reserved � our mixture.

Stir constantly over medium heat 1 minute. Using

a wooden spoon, gradually stir in sherry, mashing

any lumps of � our against side of pan. Then grad-

ually whisk in chicken broth until it starts to thick-

en. Add peppers, artichokes and olives. Return

chicken to pan, which will be quite full. Bring to a

boil, stirring often. Reduce heat to medium-low.

Cover and simmer, stirring often, until chicken is

tender, 30-35 mins. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with basil and orange peel. Serve with rice.

Celery Casserole3 c celery cut into 1/4” pcs.

1 tin mushroom soup

cashews

1/2 c melted butter

3/4 c cheese crackers

Cook celery in small amount of water for 3 minutes. Drain thorough-

ly. In baking dish combine celery and mushroom soup. Mix butter

with cracker crumbs and spread over celery mixture. Top with ca-

shews. Bake uncovered in 350 degree oven for 25 minutes or until

mixture bubbles at edge. Serve hot as a vegetable.

Chicken & Artichoke Ragout


Have a holly, jolly Christmas;

It’s the best time of the year

I don’t know if there’ll be snow,

but have a cup of cheer.


And when you walk down the street

Say Hello to friends you know

and everyone you meet.

Oh, ho, the mistletoe

hung where you can see;

Somebody waits for you;

Kiss her once for me.

Have a holly jolly Christmas,

and in case you didn’t hear,

Oh by golly, have a holly,

jolly Christmas this year.

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Black Midnight Cake2 c � our2 c sugar2 tsp. baking soda3/4 c cocoa

1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 1 c milk

2 eggs1 tsp. vanilla1/2 c veg. oil1 c black coffee

Sift dry ingredients together. Add other ingredients in order listed.

Bake in 2 greased & � oured round pans at 350 ̊F for 35 mins. When

cool, smother in whipped cream & spoon cherry pie � lling on top.

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Chocolate Raspberry Bar

1 c all purpose � our

1/4 c icing sugar

1/2 c of butter (base)

1/3 c raspberry jam

1 c white chocolate chips

4 oz of cream cheese

2 tbsp of light cream or milk

1 c semi-sweet chocolate chips

3 tbsp of butter (topping)

Base: combine � our and icing sugar. Cut in butter until mixture is

crumbly. Press � rmly into 9 “greased pan. Bake at 375 ̊F for 15-18 min-

utes. Filling: spread jam on warm crust. Melt white chocolate chips as

directed on package. Beat cream cheese and cream in a small mixer

bowl. Add melted chocolate. Beat until smooth. Spread over jam.

Chill to set.Topping: melt semi-sweet chocolate chips and butter to-

gether over low heat, stirring until smooth. Spread over � lling.




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Dashing through the snowIn a one horse open sleigh

O’er the � elds we goLaughing all the wayBells on bob tails ringMaking spirits bright

What fun it is to laugh and singA sleighing song tonight

Oh, jingle bells, jingle bellsJingle all the way

Oh, what fun it is to rideIn a one horse open sleigh

Jingle bells, jingle bellsJingle all the way


A day or two agoI thought I’d take a ride

And soon Miss Fanny BrightWas seated by my side

The horse was lean and lankMisfortune seemed his lotWe got into a drifted bank

And then we got upsot

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Cherries Jubilee1/2 stick butter1/4 c sugar1 tbsp. cornstarch

1 can pitted cherries 1/4 c brandyVanilla ice cream

Drain cherries, reserving all the juice. Melt butter in a saute pan. Stir in cornstarch and sugar until smooth. Gradually stir in the reserved cherry juice. The mixture will thicken up. When it boils, pour in the brandy and turn off the heat. Light the brandy in the pan with a lighter or long match. When the � ame dies down, stir in the cherries and serve over ice cream.

Peanut Butter Balls1 c icing sugar3/4 c peanut butter

1/2 c graham wafer crumbs

3 tbsp margarinechocolate squares

Cream together icing sugar, peanut butter and margarine. Add graham wafer crumbs and use hands to combine well. Shape into 1 inch balls. Set on wax paper lined cookie sheet and chill a few hours until � rm. Melt 8 chocolate squares. Coat balls with chocolate and set on wax paper to � rm. Keep refrigerated until ready to use. Makes approximately 2 dozen balls.

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Mallow Log1/3 c butter

3 c mini coloured marshmallows1 c chopped pecans or walnuts

1/4 c sugar

Melt chocolate and butter in large pot on medium heat. Stir

continuously. Let it cool slightly once chocolate and butter is

melted together. Sprinkle powdered sugar onto large sheet

of waxed paper. Combine marshmallows and nuts in large

bowl. Add chocolate mixture; toss to coat. Divide mixture in

half; place on prepared waxed paper. Shape each half into

8-inch log; sprinkle with remaining sugar. Refrigerate for 2

hours. Slice log and serve.

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Holiday Chocolate Bark8 oz ea. semi sweet & white chocolate chipsPlace walnuts on baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 7-8 minutes.

Once cooled, chop into smaller pieces. Put chocolate chips in sep-

arate microwave-safe bowls - microwave each bowl for 30 seconds,

remove and stir to melt completely. Pour melted semi sweet choc-

olate on wax paper lined cookie sheet, spreading into a thin layer.

Pour and spread the white chocolate on top, using a fork to create

swirling design. Top with candies, nuts, cranberries as desired. Cool

completely & once hardened, cut bark into pieces.

Place walnuts on baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 7-8 minutes.

Place walnuts on baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 7-8 minutes. Silent night, holy nightAll is calm, all is bright

Round yon Virgin Mother and Child

Holy Infant so tender and mild

Sleep in heavenly peaceSleep in heavenly peace

Silent night, holy night

Shepherds quake at the sight

Glories stream from heaven afar

Heavenly hosts sing Hallelujah

Christ, the Savior is born



Son of God, love’s pure light

Radiant beams from Thy Holy face

With the dawn of redeeming grace

Jesus, Lord, at Thy birthJesus, Lord, at Thy birth

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completely & once hardened, cut bark into pieces.Rum Balls4 boxes (250g) vanilla wafers crushed

2/3 c cocoa3 c icing sugar

2 c pecans crushed1 1/2 c melted butter12 oz chocolate

chips, melted

chocolate sprinkles1/2 c almond paste1 c sour cream1 1/2 c white rumCombine wafers, cocoa, sugar, nuts and a pinch of salt. In separate bowl,

combine melted chips and almond paste. Cream until very smooth. Add sour cream, rum and butter. Add mixture to dry ingredients. Knead with hands until soft and blended. Refrigerate until � rm enough to form balls. Roll dough 1 tbsp at a time into a ball and then roll into sprinkles. Allow to harden overnight on wax paper lined tray. Allow at least 2 weeks to mature � avours. Keep refrigerated.







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Combine wafers, cocoa, sugar, nuts and a pinch of salt. In separate bowl,


Combine wafers, cocoa, sugar, nuts and a pinch of salt. In separate bowl, combine melted chips and almond paste. Cream until very smooth.

combine melted chips and almond paste. Cream until very smooth.

combine melted chips and almond paste. Cream until very smooth. Add sour cream, rum and butter. Add mixture to dry ingredients. Knead

Add sour cream, rum and butter. Add mixture to dry ingredients. Knead

Add sour cream, rum and butter. Add mixture to dry ingredients. Knead with hands until soft and blended. Refrigerate until � rm enough to form

with hands until soft and blended. Refrigerate until � rm enough to form

with hands until soft and blended. Refrigerate until � rm enough to form balls. Roll dough 1 tbsp at a time into a ball and then roll into sprinkles.

balls. Roll dough 1 tbsp at a time into a ball and then roll into sprinkles.

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Black Midnight Cake2 c � our2 c sugar2 tsp. baking soda3/4 c cocoa

1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 1 c milk

2 eggs1 tsp. vanilla1/2 c veg. oil1 c black coffee




Black Midnight Cake

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Chocolate Raspberry Bar

1 c all purpose � our

1/4 c icing sugar

1/2 c of butter (base)

1/3 c raspberry jam

1 c white chocolate chips

4 oz of cream cheese

2 tbsp of light cream or milk

1 c semi-sweet chocolate chips

3 tbsp of butter (topping)

Base: combine � our and icing sugar. Cut in butter until mixture is

crumbly. Press � rmly into 9 “greased pan. Bake at 375 ̊F for 15-18 min-


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Dashing through the snowIn a one horse open sleigh

O’er the � elds we goLaughing all the wayBells on bob tails ringMaking spirits bright

What fun it is to laugh and singA sleighing song tonight

Oh, jingle bells, jingle bellsJingle all the way


Jingle bells, jingle bellsJingle all the way


A day or two agoI thought I’d take a ride

And soon Miss Fanny BrightWas seated by my side

The horse was lean and lankMisfortune seemed his lotWe got into a drifted bank

And then we got upsot

JINGLE BELLS

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to All

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Open Daily Including Holidays 9am to 11am

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• Pull Tabs, Keno, Poker 6/49

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Cherries Jubilee1/2 stick butter1/4 c sugar1 tbsp. cornstarch

1 can pitted cherries 1/4 c brandyVanilla ice cream

Drain cherries, reserving all the juice. Melt butter in a saute pan. Stir in cornstarch and sugar until smooth. Gradually stir in the reserved cherry juice. The mixture will thicken up. When it boils, pour in the brandy and turn off the heat. Light the brandy in the pan with a lighter or long match. When the � ame dies down, stir in the cherries and serve over ice cream.

Peanut Butter Balls1 c icing sugar3/4 c peanut butter

1/2 c graham wafer crumbs

3 tbsp margarinechocolate squares

Cream together icing sugar, peanut butter and margarine. Add graham wafer crumbs and use hands to combine well. Shape into 1 inch balls. Set on wax paper lined cookie sheet and chill a few hours until � rm. Melt 8 chocolate squares. Coat balls with chocolate and set on wax paper to � rm. Keep refrigerated until ready to use. Makes approximately 2 dozen balls.

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Black Midnight Cake

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Mallow Log1/3 c butter

3 c mini coloured marshmallows1 c chopped pecans or walnuts

1/4 c sugar

Melt chocolate and butter in large pot on medium heat. Stir

continuously. Let it cool slightly once chocolate and butter is

melted together. Sprinkle powdered sugar onto large sheet





hours. Slice log and serve.

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Holiday Chocolate Bark8 oz ea. semi sweet & white chocolate chipsPlace walnuts on baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 7-8 minutes.

Once cooled, chop into smaller pieces. Put chocolate chips in sep-

arate microwave-safe bowls - microwave each bowl for 30 seconds,

remove and stir to melt completely. Pour melted semi sweet choc-

olate on wax paper lined cookie sheet, spreading into a thin layer.




Place walnuts on baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 7-8 minutes.

Place walnuts on baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 7-8 minutes. Silent night, holy nightAll is calm, all is bright

Round yon Virgin Mother and Child

Holy Infant so tender and mild

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Jesus, Lord, at Thy birthJesus, Lord, at Thy birth

SILENT NIGHT









Almost 1 in 4 Abbotsford householdsearn less than $30,000 a year (before taxes)and are considered low income, according

to Statistics Canada.

We help 1,700 – 2,000 households every month.



Online:

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Mail or Drop Off:

Abbotsford Food Bank - 33914 Essendene Ave., Abbotsford, BC V2S 2H8 OR

Abbotsford Community Services - 2420 Montrose Ave., Abbotsford, BC V2S 3S9

Phone:

604.859.5749 or 604 859.7681 Ext. 234





The Food Bank is one of 80 services we offerresidents of the city of Abbotsford

No one WANTS to ...thousands NEED to

stand in line at this bank every week.





Almost 1 in 4 Abbotsford households earn less than $30,000 a year (before taxes)

and are considered low income, according to Statistics Canada.

We help 1,700-2,000 houSeholdS every month.



Online:www.abbotsfordfoodbank.com or

www.abbotsfordcommunityservices.com(Just follow the link to the safe & secure donation page)

Mail or Drop Off:Abbotsford Food Bank - 33914 essendene Ave.,

Abbotsford, BC v2S 2h8 orAbbotsford Community Services, 2420 montrose

Ave., Abbotsford, BC v2S 3S9Phone:

604-859-5749 or 604-859-7681 ext. 234

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completely & once hardened, cut bark into pieces.Rum Balls4 boxes (250g) vanilla wafers crushed

2/3 c cocoa3 c icing sugar

2 c pecans crushed1 1/2 c melted butter12 oz chocolate

chips, melted

chocolate sprinkles1/2 c almond paste1 c sour cream1 1/2 c white rumCombine wafers, cocoa, sugar, nuts and a pinch of salt. In separate bowl,

combine melted chips and almond paste. Cream until very smooth. Add sour cream, rum and butter. Add mixture to dry ingredients. Knead with hands until soft and blended. Refrigerate until � rm enough to form balls. Roll dough 1 tbsp at a time into a ball and then roll into sprinkles. Allow to harden overnight on wax paper lined tray. Allow at least 2 weeks to mature � avours. Keep refrigerated.







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almond paste almond paste



Combine wafers, cocoa, sugar, nuts and a pinch of salt. In separate bowl, combine melted chips and almond paste. Cream until very smooth.

combine melted chips and almond paste. Cream until very smooth.

combine melted chips and almond paste. Cream until very smooth. Add sour cream, rum and butter. Add mixture to dry ingredients. Knead

Add sour cream, rum and butter. Add mixture to dry ingredients. Knead

Add sour cream, rum and butter. Add mixture to dry ingredients. Knead with hands until soft and blended. Refrigerate until � rm enough to form

with hands until soft and blended. Refrigerate until � rm enough to form

with hands until soft and blended. Refrigerate until � rm enough to form balls. Roll dough 1 tbsp at a time into a ball and then roll into sprinkles.

balls. Roll dough 1 tbsp at a time into a ball and then roll into sprinkles.

balls. Roll dough 1 tbsp at a time into a ball and then roll into sprinkles. Allow to harden overnight on wax paper lined tray. Allow at least 2




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2 candy canes 1/2c walnuts toasted & chopped1/2 c dried cranberries, chopped

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Cristine

Chicken in Wine & Cream Sauce

4 chicken breasts

Flour, salt, white pepper

& garlic powder

2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley

4 shallots, � nely chopped

4 cloves garlic, pressed

1/4 c white wine

1 tsp lemon juice

1/4 c chicken broth

Pinch of thyme

1 c heavy cream

1/2 c sour cream

6 tbsp. butter

4 tbsp. melted butter









and sauce, sprinkle a little paprika on top for colour.


Fish Soup2 tbsp. olive oil1 lge. onion1/2 c dry white wine1 tsp. sugar3/4 tsp. oregano3/4 tsp. salt3 tbsp. chopped parsley5 dashes Tabasco

1 lge. clove garlic, cut in half1 can (28 oz.) of diced tomatoes2 cloves garlic, crushedfreshly ground pepper1 lb. halibut (bite-sized pc)3/4 lb. shrimp1/4 lb. crumbled Feta cheese

In large pot saute onion and garlic in oil. Discard garlic. Add next 9 ingredients to sauteed onions & simmer for one hour or more. Heat oven to 400° F. Put broth in a casserole dish, add � sh and shrimp. Cover with Feta and bake 20 minutes.




















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(28 oz.) of diced tomatoes

In large pot saute onion and garlic in oil. Discard garlic. Add next In large pot saute onion and garlic in oil. Discard garlic. Add next 9 ingredients to sauteed onions & simmer for one hour or more. 9 ingredients to sauteed onions & simmer for one hour or more. 9 ingredients to sauteed onions & simmer for one hour or more. Heat oven to 400° F. Put broth in a casserole dish, add � sh and

Joy to the world , the Lord is come!Let earth receive her King;

Let every heart prepare Him room,And Heaven and nature sing,And Heaven and nature sing,

And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing.

Joy to the World, the Savior reigns!Let men their songs employ;

While � elds and � oods, rocks, hills and plainsRepeat the sounding joy,Repeat the sounding joy,

Repeat, repeat, the sounding joy.

No more let sins and sorrows grow,Nor thorns infest the ground;

He comes to make His blessings � owFar as the curse is found,Far as the curse is found,

Far as, far as, the curse is found.

He rules the world with truth and grace,And makes the nations prove

The glories of His righteousness,And wonders of His love,And wonders of His love,

And wonders, wonders, of His love.

JOY TO THE WORLD

Harv

Alana

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Chicken & Artichoke Ragout8 skinless, boneless chicken breasts cut in half1/4 c all-purpose � our1 tbsp. paprika1/2 tsp. ea. salt & pepper

1 tbsp. olive oil5 garlic cloves1 large red onion370ml jar roasted red peppers1 c sherry or dry red wine

2-284ml cans chicken broth1 can artichoke hearts, drained1 c pimento-stuffed olives1 c coarsely chopped fresh basil1 tbsp. grated orange peel

In a bowl mix � our with paprika, salt and pepper.

Coat chicken. Save any leftover � our mixture. Heat

oil in a large wide saucepan over medium-high

heat. Add half the chicken beasts and cook until

lightly browned, 3 to 4 min. per side. Remove to a

large plate. Repeat with remaining chicken, add-

ing more oil, if needed. Meanwhile, coarsely chop

garlic. Slice onion into thick wedges. Thickly slice



a wooden spoon, gradually stir in sherry, mashing

any lumps of � our against side of pan. Then grad-

ually whisk in chicken broth until it starts to thick-

en. Add peppers, artichokes and olives. Return

chicken to pan, which will be quite full. Bring to a

boil, stirring often. Reduce heat to medium-low.

Cover and simmer, stirring often, until chicken is

tender, 30-35 mins. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with basil and orange peel. Serve with rice.

Celery Casserole3 c celery cut into 1/4” pcs.

1 tin mushroom soup

cashews

1/2 c melted butter

3/4 c cheese crackers

Cook celery in small amount of water for 3 minutes. Drain thorough-

ly. In baking dish combine celery and mushroom soup. Mix butter

with cracker crumbs and spread over celery mixture. Top with ca-

shews. Bake uncovered in 350 degree oven for 25 minutes or until

mixture bubbles at edge. Serve hot as a vegetable.

Chicken & Artichoke Ragout



It’s the best time of the year

I don’t know if there’ll be snow,

but have a cup of cheer.


And when you walk down the street

Say Hello to friends you know

and everyone you meet.

Oh, ho, the mistletoe

hung where you can see;

Somebody waits for you;

Kiss her once for me.

Have a holly jolly Christmas,

and in case you didn’t hear,

Oh by golly, have a holly,

jolly Christmas this year.

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Eggplant Appetizer

Karin

4 eggplants, peeled1 green bell peppers, seeded1 red bell pepper, seeded1 yellow bell pepper, seeded 2 tomatoes

2 onions1 tbsp salt3/4 c vegetable oil1/2 c water1 1/2 tbsp white sugarSlice vegetables thin. Mix all the ingredients together and bake it for


toast.approx. 1 hour in medium heat. Serve warm or cold with crackers or

Cheese Crunchies

Cranberry Apricot Brie Wheel

1 ½ c all purpose � our1 ½ c grated sharp cheddar cheese2/3 c butter (softened)

1 tsp baking powder½ tsp salt¼ tsp cayenne pepper1 c rice krispiesPut � rst 6 ingredients in medium bowl. Mix well. Add

cereal. Mix with hands. Shape into 1 inch balls. Ar-

range in single layer on ungreased baking sheet. Bake

at 375°F for about 20 minutes until lightly browned.



Cut brie wheel in half horizontally. Layer with cranberry sauce. Place top half back on brie wheel. Liberally spread apricot jam on top. Sprinkle with toasted sliced almonds. Bake in preheated 350˚F oven for 10 minutes.

Eggplant Appetizer

white sugarSlice vegetables thin. Mix all the ingredients together and bake it for


approx. 1 hour in medium heat. Serve warm or cold with crackers or Cheese Crunchies

Slice vegetables thin. Mix all the ingredients together and bake it for


Slice vegetables thin. Mix all the ingredients together and bake it for Cheese Crunchies

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toast.

Away in a manger, no crib for His bed,

the little Lord Jesus lay down His sweet head.

The stars in the bright sky looked down where He lay,

the little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.

The cattle are lowing, the Baby wakes,

but little Lord Jesus no crying He makes.

I love Thee, Lord Jesus! Look down from the sky,

and stay by my side til morning is nigh.

Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask Thee to stay

close by me forever, and love me I pray.

Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care,

and take us to heaven to live with Thee there.

AWAY IN A MANGER

appetizers

Alana

Harv





Sprinkle with toasted sliced almonds. Bake in Sprinkle with toasted sliced almonds. Bake in Sprinkle with toasted sliced almonds. Bake in Sprinkle with toasted sliced almonds. Bake in Sprinkle with toasted sliced almonds. Bake in Sprinkle with toasted sliced almonds. Bake in preheated 350˚F oven for 10 minutes.preheated 350˚F oven for 10 minutes. tle bit of water to get the pastry to stick together.


preheated 350˚F oven for 10 minutes.preheated 350˚F oven for 10 minutes. tle bit of water to get the pastry to stick together.


preheated 350˚F oven for 10 minutes.preheated 350˚F oven for 10 minutes.

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throughout the New Year.

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Frosty the snowman was a jolly happy soul,With a corncob pipe and a button nose

And two eyes made out of coal.Frosty the snowman is a fairy tale, they say,

He was made of snow but the childrenKnow how he came to life one day.

There must have been some magic in thatOld silk hat they found.

For when they placed it on his headHe began to dance around.

O, Frosty the snowmanWas alive as he could be,

And the children say he could laughAnd play just the same as you and me.

Thumpetty thump thump,Thumpety thump thump,

Look at Frosty go.Thumpetty thump thump,Thumpety thump thump,Over the hills of snow.

FROSTY THE SNOWMANStuffed Mushroom Caps

20 mushrooms

½ block cream cheese

1 garlic clove, minced

1 c cheddar cheese, grated

bacon bits, to taste

¼ tsp onion powder

black pepper, to taste

dash worchester sauce

spinach (optional)

paprika, to taste

Removes stems from mushrooms and chop � nely. Mix all

ingredients together and stuff mushroom caps. Bake for 20

minutes at 350˚ F. Garnish with paprika. Karin

Chicken Wings1 c soy sauce1 c brown sugar1 c water3 green onions

1/4 c vegetable oil1 tbsp. grated ginger2 cloves minced garlic5 drops sesame oil

1/4 c packed brown sugar1/4 c chopped macadamia

nuts or pecans1 tbsp brandy1 (14-ounce) round brie

Mix all ingredients and marinate 2 lbs of chicken wings or drumettes overnight. Cook at 375˚F for 45 minutes or longer. Serve with white rice!

In a small bowl stir together the sugar, nuts, and bran-dy. Cover and chill for at least 24 hours or up to 1 week. Place the brie on an ovenproof platter or pie plate. Bake at 475˚F for 5 min. Spread the sugar mixture on top of the warm brie and bake for another 2 min. Serve with crackers.

Jenn

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