Mustard-Maple Dipping Sauce

                                 

Ingredients

• 1 package Hillshire Farm Applewood Smoked Chicken Lit'l Smokies
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup real maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish

1. Remove Lit'l Smokies from package and place on microwave-safe dish. Microwave on medium-high power for 1 to 3 minutes, checking every minute.
2. Mix mustard, maple syrup and horseradish in small bowl. Serve with heated cocktail links.

Pfeffernusse Cookies and Puderzucker

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 1/4 cup margarine
• 2 eggs
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons anise extract

Apple Cranberry Cobbler with Spiced Whipped Cream

Description 

For an extra special holiday treat, serve with Organic Valley Organic Egg Nog.

Ingredients

• 8 cups tart apples (peeled, cored and chopped)
• 10 ounces cranberries (thawed and drained, or fresh if available)
• 4 tablespoons Organic Valley Butter (Salted, Cultured or Pasture Butter)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 cups rolled oats (old fashioned, not the quick-cooking type.)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour (or substitute spelt four)
• 1/2 teaspoon double-acting baking powder
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• sea salt (to taste)
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup Organic Valley Milk
• Spiced Whipped Cream
• 1 pint Organic Valley Heavy Whipping Cream
• 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 tablespoons sugar

Fruitcake Parfaits

courtesy of the food network

Ingredients

• 1 loaf fruitcake (about 1 1/4 pounds)
• 2 cups frozen blueberries, thawed
• 4 cups plain yogurt

Christmas Package Cheese Snack

courtesy of family fun magazine

Spread some holiday cheer at your family gathering with this savory appetizer.

Ingredients

• 8 ounces of cream cheese (softened)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• Scallion
• Red bell pepper

 

Vince's Ham-and-Cheese Croquettes

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Kosher salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup diced thinly sliced ham
• 1/2 cup grated white cheddar cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• 3 small cloves garlic, smashed
• 1 10-ounce box frozen peas
• 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• Freshly ground pepper
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 sleeve saltines (40 crackers), roughly crushed

Healthy Citrus Ambrosia Salad

• 1/2 cup(s) unsweetened coconut flakes
• 1 jar(s) (1 1/2-pound) refrigerated citrus segments in juice1 (or more, to taste) limes
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
• 1/8 teaspoon(s) coarsely ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoon(s) olive oil
• 2 bag(s) (5- to 6-ounce) mixed baby greens or spring mix with herbs

Directions

1. Toast coconut flakes: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place coconut in 15 1/2" by 10 1/2" jelly-roll pan in single layer. Toast 3 minutes or until golden. (Coconut can burn easily; check after 2 minutes.)
2. Drain citrus segments, reserving 1 tablespoon juice in large bowl. From limes, grate 1/2 teaspoon peel and squeeze 2 tablespoons juice; add to citrus juice in bowl. Whisk in 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper. In thin, steady stream, whisk in oil until blended.
3. Add greens to dressing; toss to coat. Arrange dressed greens on 8 salad plates; top with citrus segments and coconut flakes.

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Read more: Citrus-Ambrosia Salad - Good Housekeeping