christmas

7 cups sliced peeled peaches (about 3 lbs) 4 cups sugar 3 1/2 cups raisins 1 lemon, quartered and thinly sliced 1 orange, quartered and thinly sliced 2 tbsp. allspice berries 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts Prepare glasses as directed for Quick Preserves. Stir together all ingredients except...

Heat oven to 275F. Cover baking sheet with heavy brown paper. In small mixer bowl, beat 3 egg whites and 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar until foamy. Beat in 3/4 cup sugar, 1 tbsp. at a time; continue beating until stiff and glossy. Do not underbeat. Drop meringues by 1/3 cupfuls onto brown paper...

1 pkg. (8 oz) cream cheese 3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (about 4 oz) 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (about 4 oz) 1/4 cup minced onion 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce Finely snipped parsley Small crisp crackers Place cheese in small mixer bowl; let stand at room temperature until softened...

1 can (6 oz) frozen grape, tangerine or orange juice concentrate, thawed 1 pkg. (1 3/4 oz) powdered fruit pectin 2 cups water 3 3/4 cup sugar Prepare glasses as directed for Quick Preserves. In saucepan, stir juice, pectin and water until pectin is dissolved. Stirring constantly, cook over...

3 tbsp. butter or margarine 32 large or 3 cups miniature marshmallows 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1/2 tsp. green food color 4 cups Cheerios cereal Small gumdrops In large saucepan, heat butter and marshmallows over low heat, stirring constantly, until marshmallows are melted. Remove from heat; stir in...

10 egg yolks 3/4 cup sugar Dash of salt 1 bottle sherry 1 quart heavy cream (whipped stiff) Sprinkle of nutmeg Beat yolks until thick. Beat in sugar and salt, a little at a time. Beat in sherry and chill for 3 hours. Fold in whipped cream and keep chilled until serving time. Then sprinkle with...

Makes 1 cup 1/2 cup coriander seeds 15 dry red chili pods (optional, see Note) 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds 1 1/2 teaspoons mustard seeds 1 1/2 teaspoons fenugreek seeds 1 1/2 teaspoons black peppercorns 15-20 curry leaves (dry or fresh, optional) 3 tablespoons turmeric powder 1. Mix...

A lot of people have said you should wait till you have one normal cycle, others say you can try again immediately after having a miscarriage can you get pregnant again without having a period first? Some say you are most fertile after have a miscarriage or a live birth is it true? I miscarried...

I'm planning on taking my girlfriend on vacation this summer for our one year anniversary, but I don't know where I want to go yet. I have a budget, i'm only making around $1200 a month, and only have about $300 saved as of right now. I want to take her somewhere I can preferably drive, I am in...

i've been to a couple different islands during March in the past but am planning on a December trip this year... Any good ideas or personal experiences? Thanks for your help!

It's a school thing and I can make an ice cube frozen for 3 hours and you can only use household materials which means NO buying other stuff from stores and other places. THe container also has to be less than 14x14 Inches. My container is a normal box with tin foil wrapped around it and some...

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I always make this for Christmas morning, quick and easy. * 3 cups frozen hash brown potatoes * 3/4 cup shredded pepperjack cheese * 1 cup cooked ham, diced * 1/4 cup chopped green onions * 4 eggs, beaten * 1 1/2 cup milk * 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper * 1/8...

(serves 8) 4 oz Minced Prunes 6 oz Currants 6 oz Seedless Raisins 6 oz Golden Sultanas 1 oz Flaked Almonds Zested Rind of 1 Orange Zested Rind of 1 Lemon Juice of 1 Lemon 4 oz Plain Flour 1/2 ts Ground Cloves 1/2 ts Ground Cinnamon 1/2 ts Ground Nutmeg 1/2 ts Salt 3 oz White Breadcrumbs 4 oz...

1 can condensed milk 12 oz. pkg. chocolate chips 3/4 stick butter 1 tsp. Vanilla Melt above over boiling water. Add: 1-1/4 c. flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt Stir well. Add 1 cup chopped pecans. Drop by tablespoons onto cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.

Turn a sugar ice cream cone upside down. Frost it with green frosting. Decorate with M & M's, red hots, gum drops, sprinkles, etc. They turn out very festive!

Ingredients * 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast * 1 cup warm water (110 degrees to 115 degrees) * 1/2 cup sugar * 1 egg * 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened * 1/2 teaspoon salt * 1 teaspoon ground cardamom * 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour * 1/2 cup...

2 eggs, well beaten 1 Cup sugar 1 Cup walnuts, cut fine 1 Cup snipped dates 1 Cup coconut 1 Teaspoon vanilla 1/4 Teaspoon almond extract Beat eggs and add sugar gradually. Stir in remaining ingredients. Pour into ungreased 2 quart casserole and bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Remove from...