The Perfect Turkey Sandwich

2 slices whole wheat bread 1 Tbl. of mayonnaise 6 ounces sliced turkey bib lettuce leaf relish salt and pepper to taste Spread mayonnaise on both slices of bread. Place the turkey on one slice of bread and top with a...

Frozen Berry Dessert

2 cans (21 once each) of raspberry or strawberry pie filling 1 can (14 ounce) sweetened condensed milk 1 can (8 ounce) crushed pineapple not drained 1 carton (12 ounce) frozen whipped topping, thawed and Frozen or fresh...

Sticky Bun Coffee Ring

3 Tbl. butter or margarine, melted, divided 3 Tbl. maple syrup 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup chopped pecans 1/4 cup chopped almonds 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 tube (12 ounces) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits 1...

Indian Corn on a Stick

3/4 cup margarine 60 large marshmallows 3 quarts popped popcorn 1/4 cup peanuts (or other coarsely chopped nuts) 1/4 cup shredded coconut 1 cup chopped dried fruits (cranberries, apricots, pineapple, apples, raisins...

Chicken Tamales

40 to 50 dried corn husks cooking spray 1 large onion, chopped 2 large cloves garlic, pressed or minced 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 tsp. cumin 1 tsp. chili powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp. fresh ground black pepper 1 28 oz...

Christmas Trifle

2/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 1 egg plus 3 egg whites 1 1/2 cups skim milk 1 1/2 cups evaporated skim milk 1 1/2 tsp vanilla 1 Tbl. amaretto liqueur – optional 1/2 tsp almond extract – optional 1 small...

Lamb Shanks with Herbs and Vegetables

2 lamb shanks 2 small carrots, peeled and cut in one-inch dice 6 baby red potatoes, cut in half 1 turnip, quartered 1 red onion, cut in eighths 2 sprigs fresh rosemary 5 fresh mint leaves 2 tablespoons fresh curly...

Fudge Topped Shortbread

1 cup butter (no substitutes), softened 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar 1/4 tsp. salt 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk 2 cups (12 ounces)semisweet or milk chocolate chips 1/2...

Double Dipped Pears

6 large red or green pears 1 1b. wrapped caramels* 8 oz. chocolate or vanilla flavored almond bark* desired toppings (candy sprinkles, chopped nuts, crushed candy bars, coconut, etc.) Unwrap the caramels (or use...

Christmas Eve Cookies

3/4 cup butter (1 1/2 sticks) 3/4 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup white sugar 3 eggs 1/4 cup milk 6-7 oz. package shredded coconut 12 oz. chocolate chips 1 cup nuts, chopped 1 cup raisins 1/4 teaspoon salt 11/2 tablespoons...