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Peppermint Semifreddo
By mrshermes2002
Semifreddo is an Italian dessert that's half frozen
- 4 ounces (about 1/2 cup) peppermint candy, plus more for serving
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 9 tablespoons sugar
- 6 tablespoons peppermint liqueur
- Chocolate Sauce
Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Maple Hickory Nuts
By mrshermes2002
Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F
- 3/4 cup hickory nut halves or coarsely chopped pecans (3 ounces)
- 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 pounds Brussels sprouts, any discolored leaves discarded and stem ends left intact
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
Skillet Scalloped Corn
By mrshermes2002
For crumb topping, in a large skillet melt butter over medium heat
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup crushed rich round crackers
- 2 11 ounce cans whole kernel corn with sweet peppers, drained
- 2 7 ounce cans whole kernel corn with sweet peppers, whole kernel corn, or white whole kernel corn (shoepeg), drained
- 4 3/4 ounce slices process Swiss cheese, torn
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Dash ground black pepper
- 2/3 cup crushed rich round crackers
- Snipped fresh basil leaves and/or thinly sliced green onion (optional)
Chocolate-Peppermint Waffle Cookies
By mrshermes2002
In a medium saucepan cook and stir the 1 cup butter and the unsweetened chocolate over low heat until melted and sm...
- 1 cup butter
- 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee crystals
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 tablespoons milk
- Crushed peppermint candies
Key Lime Cupcakes
By mrshermes2002
1 Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan)
- 1 box Betty Crocker™ SuperMoist™ lemon cake mix
- 1 box (4-serving size) lime-flavored gelatin
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup Key lime juice
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 2 or 3 drops green food color, if desired
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 to 2 1/2 tablespoons Key lime juice
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- Grated lime peel, if desired
Croissant French Toast with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Spread
By mrshermes2002
Delicious and perfect for brunch, this decadent Croissant French Toast with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Spread recipe is ...
- 8 whole croissants
- 5 whole eggs
- 1/4 cup half-and-half
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 small tub of cinnamon cream cheese, softened
- Butter, For frying And serving
- Warm syrup, for serving
- Strawberries, for serving
- Whipped cream, For serving
Eggnog Marshmallows
By mrshermes2002
Lightly coat an 8x8x2-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin (4-1/4 tsp.)
- 3/4 cup cold water
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup light-colored corn syrup
- 1/3 cup refrigerated egg white product or 2 pasteurized egg whites*
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon rum extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 ounces white baking chocolate with cocoa butter or vanilla-flavored candy coating, chopped
- White nonpareils
Reuben Casserole
By mrshermes2002
Heat oven to 350ºF. Grease or spray 2 1/2-qt baking dish
- 4 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/3 cup butter or margarine
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 2 pouches (4.7 oz each) Betty Crocker™ roasted garlic mashed potatoes
- 1 package (6 ounces) sliced corned beef, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) sauerkraut , rinsed well and drained
- 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese (8 ounces)
- 4 teaspoons caraway seed, if desired
- Thousand Island Dressing, if desired
Holiday Party Mix
By mrshermes2002
Do-Ahead To ease the load of last-minute prep, make the mix up to 2 weeks ahead and store in an airtight container
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 cups Cinnamon Chex® cereal
- 2 cups Wheat Chex® cereal
- 2 cups Honey Nut Chex® cereal
- 8 oz pecans
Daikon Salad
By mrshermes2002
Shave the daikon into ribbons with a vegetable peeler
- 1 1/2 pounds daikon, peeled
- Kosher salt
- 1 pound carrots
- 1 tablespoon grated peeled ginger
- 3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 3/4 teaspoons white sesame seeds
- 1 3/4 teaspoons black sesame seeds