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CHRISTMAS HAM
4-6 (1/2" thick) slices of ham
1-1/2 c. cranberry juice cocktail
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. orange juice
2 tbsp. cornstarch
Several dash of ground cloves
Arrange ham steaks evenly in a 13x9x2 inch baking dish. In saucepan,
stir together all other ingredients. Cook and stir mixture over
medium heat until thick and bubbly. Pour over ham steaks. Bake,
uncovered, in 350 degree oven for 35 minutes.
GINGERBREAD COOKIES (For Christmas Tree)
Not Edible
1 c. cinnamon
1 tbsp. cloves
1 tbsp. nutmeg
3/4 c. applesauce
2 tbsp. white glue
Mix all and divide into 4 parts. Roll out and cut with cookie
cutter. Poke holes at top with straw for string. Place on wire
rack. Turn each day to completely dry. Done when light in color.
Decorate, if desired.
CHRISTMAS SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE
3 c. cooked mashed sweet potatoes
2 eggs
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. milk
1/2 tsp. salt
1 stick butter, softened
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. light packed brown sugar
1/2 c. flour
1 c. finely chopped pecans
In one bowl, mix sweet potatoes, eggs, sugar, milk, salt; add 1/2
stick butter and vanilla. In another bowl add brown sugar, flour,
nuts, and 1/2 stick butter. Add 1/2 nut and flour mixture in potato
mixture. Save 1/2 nut and flour mixture for topping. Place in
baking dish and add topping. Bake 350 degrees for 1/2 hour.
CHRISTMAS BUTTER COOKIES
1-1/2 c. confectioners sugar
1 c. margarine
1 egg
1-1/2 tsp. vanilla
2-1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cream of tartar
Cookie decorations
Mix sugar and margarine; add egg and vanilla. Mix thoroughly. Mix
flour, soda and cream of tartar; blend. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
Roll a portion of dough into 1/8-inch thickness; cut into desired
shapes. Sprinkle on decorations. Place on lightly greased cookie
sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 7-8 minutes.
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Basque Tomatoes
Makes 8 Servings
8 tomatoes, firm
1/2 cup parsley, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 cup black olives, (optional)
2 tsp. olive oil
2 Tbs. tarragon vinegar
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
Slice tomatoes and spread them in shallow dish. Sprinkle with
parsley. Combine remaining ingredients, mix well, and pour over
tomatoes. Cover and refrigerate. Drain before serving. May be made 2
days ahead.
Per serving: calories 57, fat 2.6g, 36% calories from fat,
cholesterol 0mg, protein 1.6g, carbohydrates 8.9g, fiber 2.4g, sugar
5.7g, sodium 388mg
Weight Watcher Points - 1 Point*
*Calculated using a Weight Watcher Calculator
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Beef Braised in Rosemary Wine Sauce
Makes 4 servings
1-1/4 lbs. round or chuck steaks, cut across the grain into 1/2 inch
thick slices
2 Tbs. plus 2 tsp. olive oil
3/4 onion, chopped
2 bay leaves
3/4 tsp. rosemary, crumbled, or 2 tsp. fresh, chopped
2-3/4 whole cloves
2/3 cup dry red wine or chicken stock
2-3/4 tsp. tomato paste
1 cup chicken stock
Season steak with salt and pepper to taste. Heat oil in a heavy
nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Sauté beef 5 minutes per side
or until brown. Using a slotted spoon, transfer beef to a platter and
set aside. Sauté onion, bay leaves, rosemary and cloves in same
skillet 7-8 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in remaining
ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring with a wooden spoon to
deglaze. Return beef and any juices to skillet. Stir to coat beef
with sauce. Reduce heat to medium low. Cover and simmer 20 minutes.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer beef to platter. Increase heat to
medium high. Boil sauce 15 minutes or until thickened. Add juices
from platter. Return beef to skillet and cook until just heated
throughout.
Per serving: calories 307, fat 5g, cholesterol 82mg, protein 32g,
carbohydrates 4g, fiber 1g, sugar 3g, sodium 294mg
Weight Watchers Points - 6 Points*
*Calculated using a Weight Watcher Calculator
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Beef Ragu with Tomatoes and Olives
Makes 4 servings
1 Tbs. olive oil
1 lb. boneless beef chuck steak, cut into 1 inch cubes
2 tsp. tarragon, or 2 Tbs. fresh
2 cups Italian style peeled tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 tsp. orange zest, minced
3/4 cup dry white wine or chicken stock
1/2 cup pitted green or black olives
1 Tbs. parsley, minced
Heat oil in a large heavy nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
Sauté beef 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown. Add tarragon,
tomatoes, orange zest and wine. Reduce heat to low. Cover and stew 45-
50 minutes or until meat is done. If stew becomes too thick, add a
little water. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in olives
and sprinkle with parsley just before serving.
Per serving: calories 303, fat 7g, cholesterol 84mg, protein 24g,
carbohydrates 6g, fiber 1g, sugar 3g, sodium 657mg
Weight Watcher Points - may to many (11 points) for Weight Watcher
but can be a recipe for low carbohydrate dieters.
Weight Watchers Points - 6 Points*
*Calculated using a Weight Watcher Calculator
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Microwave Marshmallow Creme Fudge
2 c. sugar
3/4 c. margarine
5 oz. can evaporated milk
Mix together and microwave 5 minutes. 1 c. chocolate chips
1 (7 oz.) jar marshmallow creme
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped nuts (optional)
Mix sugar, margarine and 5-ounce can of milk and microwave on HIGH 5
minutes. Add rest of ingredients. Put back in microwave another 5
minutes. Stir after 2 1/2 minutes. Pour into 9x9-inch square pan.
Cool and cut into pieces.
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Pretzel Candy
1-1/2 c. white chocolate
3/4 c. broken pretzel sticks
3/4 c. dry roasted nuts
Melt white chocolate in microwave. Stir in pretzels and peanuts. Pour
out on cookie sheet. Freeze 10 minutes. Break apart
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White Chocolate Candy
2 lbs. white chocolate
4 c. golden graham cereal
2 c. miniature marshmallows
2 c. nuts (pecans or walnuts)
Mix cereal, marshmallows and nuts in large bowl. Melt chocolate in
double boiler (do not microwave). Pour over ingredients and mix until
everything is coated with the chocolate. Drop on wax paper with
teaspoon. Let set until firm.
More Christmas Candy Recipes
http://www.free-greetingcards.co.uk/candy_recipes.htm
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Stewed Tomatoes
Yield: 4 Servings
3 c Canned undrained tomatoes -cut into chunks
1/2 c Celery; minced
1/2 ts Dried oregano;
1/4 ts Dried basil;
1 tb Onion flakes; minced
1/2 ts Salt; to taste
2 ts Margarine;
2 ts Sugar; or sugar sub
1 ds Pepper;
Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Cover and cook over
medium-low heat until celery is tender, about 10 minutes. Stir
frequently while cooking.
Per serving: 2g protein, 2g fat, 9g carb., 544mg sodium, 0mg chol.,
68 calories.
Weight Watcher Points - 2 points*
*Calculated using a Weight Watcher Calculator
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Bread Stuffing
Yield: 4 Servings
4 c Dry bread cubes
1 c Chopped celery
Onion chopped
2 tb Chopped parsley
Clove garlic minced
1 c Hot water or turkey broth
1/4 ts Black pepper
3/4 ts Ground sage
1/4 ts Dried marjoram
1/2 ts Dried thyme
Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. Toss to mix well. Stuff into a
10-pound turkey or four Cornish game hens.
PER SERVING: calories - 100, carbohydrate - 20 g., protein - 5 g.,
fat - 2 g., sodium - 199 mg., potassium - 177 mg., cholesterol - 0
Exchanges == 1 Bread, 1 Vegetable
Weight Watcher Points - 2 Points*
*Calculated using a Weight Watcher Calculator
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Carrot & Zucchini Julienne
Yield: 4 Servings
1/2 lb Carrots;
1/2 lb Zucchini;
1 tb Butter
2 tb Fresh Lemon Juice;
Salt and pepper to taste;
1 tb Poppy seeds;
Cut carrots and zucchini into 1/8" thick julienne strips. Place a
steamer basket over boiling water and cook carrots, covered, until
crisp-tender 3 minutes. Remove to a bowl and keep warm. Steam
zucchini, covered, until crisp-tender 1 minute and add carrots. Heat
butter, lemon juice, salt and pepper; stir into vegetables. Sprinkle
with poppy seeds and serve.
Food Exchange per serving: 1 VEGETABLE
EXCHANGE + 1/2 FAT EXCHANGE CAL: 47; CHO: 3mg; CAR: 6g; PRO: 2g; SOD:
108mg; FAT: 3g;
Weight Watcher Points - 1 Point*
*Calculated using a Weight Watcher Calculator
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CHRISTMAS HAM
4-6 (1/2" thick) slices of ham
1-1/2 c. cranberry juice cocktail
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. orange juice
2 tbsp. cornstarch
Several dash of ground cloves
Arrange ham steaks evenly in a 13x9x2 inch baking dish. In saucepan,
stir together all other ingredients. Cook and stir mixture over
medium heat until thick and bubbly. Pour over ham steaks. Bake,
uncovered, in 350 degree oven for 35 minutes.
GINGERBREAD COOKIES (For Christmas Tree)
Not Edible
1 c. cinnamon
1 tbsp. cloves
1 tbsp. nutmeg
3/4 c. applesauce
2 tbsp. white glue
Mix all and divide into 4 parts. Roll out and cut with cookie
cutter. Poke holes at top with straw for string. Place on wire
rack. Turn each day to completely dry. Done when light in color.
Decorate, if desired.
CHRISTMAS SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE
3 c. cooked mashed sweet potatoes
2 eggs
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. milk
1/2 tsp. salt
1 stick butter, softened
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. light packed brown sugar
1/2 c. flour
1 c. finely chopped pecans
In one bowl, mix sweet potatoes, eggs, sugar, milk, salt; add 1/2
stick butter and vanilla. In another bowl add brown sugar, flour,
nuts, and 1/2 stick butter. Add 1/2 nut and flour mixture in potato
mixture. Save 1/2 nut and flour mixture for topping. Place in
baking dish and add topping. Bake 350 degrees for 1/2 hour.
CHRISTMAS BUTTER COOKIES
1-1/2 c. confectioners sugar
1 c. margarine
1 egg
1-1/2 tsp. vanilla
2-1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cream of tartar
Cookie decorations
Mix sugar and margarine; add egg and vanilla. Mix thoroughly. Mix
flour, soda and cream of tartar; blend. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
Roll a portion of dough into 1/8-inch thickness; cut into desired
shapes. Sprinkle on decorations. Place on lightly greased cookie
sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 7-8 minutes.
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Basque Tomatoes
Makes 8 Servings
8 tomatoes, firm
1/2 cup parsley, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 cup black olives, (optional)
2 tsp. olive oil
2 Tbs. tarragon vinegar
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
Slice tomatoes and spread them in shallow dish. Sprinkle with
parsley. Combine remaining ingredients, mix well, and pour over
tomatoes. Cover and refrigerate. Drain before serving. May be made 2
days ahead.
Per serving: calories 57, fat 2.6g, 36% calories from fat,
cholesterol 0mg, protein 1.6g, carbohydrates 8.9g, fiber 2.4g, sugar
5.7g, sodium 388mg
Weight Watcher Points - 1 Point*
*Calculated using a Weight Watcher Calculator
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Beef Braised in Rosemary Wine Sauce
Makes 4 servings
1-1/4 lbs. round or chuck steaks, cut across the grain into 1/2 inch
thick slices
2 Tbs. plus 2 tsp. olive oil
3/4 onion, chopped
2 bay leaves
3/4 tsp. rosemary, crumbled, or 2 tsp. fresh, chopped
2-3/4 whole cloves
2/3 cup dry red wine or chicken stock
2-3/4 tsp. tomato paste
1 cup chicken stock
Season steak with salt and pepper to taste. Heat oil in a heavy
nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Sauté beef 5 minutes per side
or until brown. Using a slotted spoon, transfer beef to a platter and
set aside. Sauté onion, bay leaves, rosemary and cloves in same
skillet 7-8 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in remaining
ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring with a wooden spoon to
deglaze. Return beef and any juices to skillet. Stir to coat beef
with sauce. Reduce heat to medium low. Cover and simmer 20 minutes.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer beef to platter. Increase heat to
medium high. Boil sauce 15 minutes or until thickened. Add juices
from platter. Return beef to skillet and cook until just heated
throughout.
Per serving: calories 307, fat 5g, cholesterol 82mg, protein 32g,
carbohydrates 4g, fiber 1g, sugar 3g, sodium 294mg
Weight Watchers Points - 6 Points*
*Calculated using a Weight Watcher Calculator
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Beef Ragu with Tomatoes and Olives
Makes 4 servings
1 Tbs. olive oil
1 lb. boneless beef chuck steak, cut into 1 inch cubes
2 tsp. tarragon, or 2 Tbs. fresh
2 cups Italian style peeled tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 tsp. orange zest, minced
3/4 cup dry white wine or chicken stock
1/2 cup pitted green or black olives
1 Tbs. parsley, minced
Heat oil in a large heavy nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
Sauté beef 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown. Add tarragon,
tomatoes, orange zest and wine. Reduce heat to low. Cover and stew 45-
50 minutes or until meat is done. If stew becomes too thick, add a
little water. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in olives
and sprinkle with parsley just before serving.
Per serving: calories 303, fat 7g, cholesterol 84mg, protein 24g,
carbohydrates 6g, fiber 1g, sugar 3g, sodium 657mg
Weight Watcher Points - may to many (11 points) for Weight Watcher
but can be a recipe for low carbohydrate dieters.
Weight Watchers Points - 6 Points*
*Calculated using a Weight Watcher Calculator
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Microwave Marshmallow Creme Fudge
2 c. sugar
3/4 c. margarine
5 oz. can evaporated milk
Mix together and microwave 5 minutes. 1 c. chocolate chips
1 (7 oz.) jar marshmallow creme
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped nuts (optional)
Mix sugar, margarine and 5-ounce can of milk and microwave on HIGH 5
minutes. Add rest of ingredients. Put back in microwave another 5
minutes. Stir after 2 1/2 minutes. Pour into 9x9-inch square pan.
Cool and cut into pieces.
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Pretzel Candy
1-1/2 c. white chocolate
3/4 c. broken pretzel sticks
3/4 c. dry roasted nuts
Melt white chocolate in microwave. Stir in pretzels and peanuts. Pour
out on cookie sheet. Freeze 10 minutes. Break apart
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White Chocolate Candy
2 lbs. white chocolate
4 c. golden graham cereal
2 c. miniature marshmallows
2 c. nuts (pecans or walnuts)
Mix cereal, marshmallows and nuts in large bowl. Melt chocolate in
double boiler (do not microwave). Pour over ingredients and mix until
everything is coated with the chocolate. Drop on wax paper with
teaspoon. Let set until firm.
More Christmas Candy Recipes
http://www.free-greetingcards.co.uk/candy_recipes.htm
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Stewed Tomatoes
Yield: 4 Servings
3 c Canned undrained tomatoes -cut into chunks
1/2 c Celery; minced
1/2 ts Dried oregano;
1/4 ts Dried basil;
1 tb Onion flakes; minced
1/2 ts Salt; to taste
2 ts Margarine;
2 ts Sugar; or sugar sub
1 ds Pepper;
Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Cover and cook over
medium-low heat until celery is tender, about 10 minutes. Stir
frequently while cooking.
Per serving: 2g protein, 2g fat, 9g carb., 544mg sodium, 0mg chol.,
68 calories.
Weight Watcher Points - 2 points*
*Calculated using a Weight Watcher Calculator
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Bread Stuffing
Yield: 4 Servings
4 c Dry bread cubes
1 c Chopped celery
Onion chopped
2 tb Chopped parsley
Clove garlic minced
1 c Hot water or turkey broth
1/4 ts Black pepper
3/4 ts Ground sage
1/4 ts Dried marjoram
1/2 ts Dried thyme
Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. Toss to mix well. Stuff into a
10-pound turkey or four Cornish game hens.
PER SERVING: calories - 100, carbohydrate - 20 g., protein - 5 g.,
fat - 2 g., sodium - 199 mg., potassium - 177 mg., cholesterol - 0
Exchanges == 1 Bread, 1 Vegetable
Weight Watcher Points - 2 Points*
*Calculated using a Weight Watcher Calculator
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Carrot & Zucchini Julienne
Yield: 4 Servings
1/2 lb Carrots;
1/2 lb Zucchini;
1 tb Butter
2 tb Fresh Lemon Juice;
Salt and pepper to taste;
1 tb Poppy seeds;
Cut carrots and zucchini into 1/8" thick julienne strips. Place a
steamer basket over boiling water and cook carrots, covered, until
crisp-tender 3 minutes. Remove to a bowl and keep warm. Steam
zucchini, covered, until crisp-tender 1 minute and add carrots. Heat
butter, lemon juice, salt and pepper; stir into vegetables. Sprinkle
with poppy seeds and serve.
Food Exchange per serving: 1 VEGETABLE
EXCHANGE + 1/2 FAT EXCHANGE CAL: 47; CHO: 3mg; CAR: 6g; PRO: 2g; SOD:
108mg; FAT: 3g;
Weight Watcher Points - 1 Point*
*Calculated using a Weight Watcher Calculator
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