festive

4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (4 1/2 to 5 cups) 1/2 cup sugar 2 packages Fleischmann's® Active Dry Yeast, or Rapid Rise 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup milk 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup butter or margarine 2 eggs, at room temperature Servings: 24 / Yield: 2 loaves 1. In large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups flour...

2 whole broiler-fryer chicken breasts, skinned, boned, and cut into tiny pieces 4 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper 16 ounces refried beans with cheese 1 1/2 cups sour cream, divided 1 package taco seasoning mix...

This easy-to-make dark Christmas fruitcake will quickly become a festive favorite in your household. Preheat oven to 300F. Grease a 9" tube pan; line with waxed paper and grease again (or use generously greased and floured 10" bundt pan) 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 tsp. baking soda 2 eggs...

This layered salad is a festive addition to your 4th of July celebration. 2 small pkg. cherry Jell-O 2 small pkg. lemon Jell-O 2 small pkg. raspberry or blackberry Jell-O 1 small can crushed pineapple 14 1/2 can blueberries 1/2 pt. sour cream 2 c. milk 3 c. boiling water Bottom layer: Dissolve...

Make ahead and refrigerate -- stays thick for at least one hour. Great as an after-dinner drink or dessert. 4 cups vanilla ice cream, softened 1/2 cup brandy 1/4 cup mint-flavored liqueur (such as Creme de Menthe) Serves 6 Process all 3 ingredients in blender until smooth. Makes about 5 cups...

Red onion makes a colorful contrast. 8 medium potatoes, thinly sliced 1 medium red or white onion, thinly sliced in rings Sauce: 1/2 cup butter or hard margarine 1/2 cup all purpose flour 2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 1/2 tsp. paprika 4 1/2 cups milk Paprika, generous sprinkle Serves 8 to 10...

The red and green colors make this particularly festive. Best made the day of serving. 6 cups frozen green beans, cooked and drained 6 medium tomatoes, chopped 2 cups grated medium or sharp cheddar cheese Topping: 4 large eggs 1 cup milk 1 cup biscuit mix 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper 1...

Beautiful golden yellow color. Pecan Topping is attractive for festive occasions or use the Butter Topping. 4 acorn squash 8 cups squash pulp, approximately 1/4 cup butter or hard margarine 2 large eggs 1 1/2 tsp. salt Pecan Topping: 1/4 cup butter or hard margarine 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed...

Making your own sweets is actually quite fun - children have a great time with this too. They are also nice gifts if placed in a pretty box or packet. Vegan chocolate - I recommend Maya Gold for these - it's orange spiciness is perfect for this time of year. Nuts of your choice (hazel, walnut...

For people who can't do a swiss roll!! 1 chocolate cake baked in a loaf tin (or 1 chocolate swiss roll if you can do it!!) 1 batch of vegan chocolate 'butter' icing: Beat together half a cup/130g/4oz vegan margarine 1 and a third cups/210g/7 oz sifted icing sugar 1 tablespoon of cocoa (also...

This two-tone salad is so festive! Its refreshing flavor works well with turkey, beef or in a buffet. 3 oz. lime-flavored gelatin (jelly powder) 1 cup boiling water 3 oz. lime-flavored gelatin (jelly powder) 1 cup boiling water 3/4 cup cold water 1/2 cup salad dressing (or mayonnaise) 1 tsp...

Festive square. Bottom Layer: 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed 3/4 cup butter or hard margarine Top Layer: 11 oz. sweetened condensed milk 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/3 cup chopped glazed cherries 1 1/2 cups medium coconut Cuts into 54 squares Bottom...

For blue cheese lovers. Pleasant blend of cheese and bacon flavors with crunchy surprise from pecans. Crust: 1/2 cup butter or hard margarine 1 1/2 cups saltine cracker crumbs 1/4 cup grated parmesaan cheese Filling: 3 x 8oz. cream cheese, softened 4 oz. blue cheese, crumbled 4 large eggs 3/4...

Sweet ginger ale releases the fresh raspberry flavor in this brilliant red drink. Pretty and festive. 15oz package of frozen raspberries in syrup, thawed 3 cups ginger ale Serves 6 Press raspberries through sieve into small bowl or 2 cup liquid measure. Discard seeds. Makes about 1 1/4 cups...

Refreshing pineapple and coconut combination. Half-and-half makes it creamier. 3 cups fresh pineapple, cut into 1" cubes (or canned pineapple chunks, drained) 1 cup milk (or half-and-half cream) 1 cup crushed ice 1/3 cup cream of coconut syrup 1/3 cup white (light) rum (2 1/2oz) 4 maraschino...

Deliciously strong coffee with creamy eggnog and cinnamon. Impressive presentation -- festive and flavorful! 1/2 cup hot strong coffee (see Note) 2/3 eggnog, warmed Ground cinnamon, sprinkle (optional) Serves 2 Pour hot coffee into 2 small mugs. Beat eggnog with whisk until frothy, or use milk...

This recipe originated in France, where it is a popular side dish at Christmas time. 225 g/8 oz chestnuts 120 ml/4 fl oz/ 1/2 cup milk 500 g/ 1 ? lb/4 cups small tender Brussels sprouts 25 g/l oz/2 tbsp butter 1 shallot, finely chopped 30-45 ml/2-3 tbsp dry white wine or water Serves 4-6 Using...

Festival Peach Salad 1/3 cup creamed cottage cheese (small curd) 1 tbsp. toasted slivered blanched almonds 1 tbsp. chopped marachino cherries, drained 2 fresh or canned peach halves 2 tbsp. flaked coconut crisp greens 2 servings Mix cottage cheese, almonds and cherries. Fill centers of peach...