100 Exceptional Christmas Recipes

By Michelle Harlow

I've included some great recipes to use as a menu for your Christmas celebration. From appetizers, to entrees, to side dishes, to dessert, use these recipes to create an exceptional holiday dinner for your family.

This cookbook has a bit of everything really, see a sampling of what is included below.

PINEAPPLE CHEESE BALL
CHRISTMAS PICKLES
CHRISTMAS CRAB DIP
CHRISTMAS CIDER
WHITE CHRISTMAS PUNCH
HOT CRANBERRY SPICED TEA
CHRISTMAS PUDDING
CHRISTMAS CRANBERRY SALAD
HOLIDAY SAGE DRESSING
ORANGE SWEET POTATOES
TURKEY BUFFET CASSEROLE
CHRISTMAS MORNING BRUNCH EGG BAKE
CHRISTMAS STUFFED BAKED HAM
THE CHRISTMAS HAM
HERB PARMESAN BREAD WREATH
PUMPKIN BREAD
GINGERBREAD
PECAN CRUNCH COOKIES
CHRISTMAS TEA CAKES
CHRISTMAS MACAROONS
NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS COOKIES
DATE NUT BALLS
CHRISTMAS SNOWBALL COOKIES
CHRISTMAS SNOWCAPS
CHRISTMAS TREE COFFEE CAKE
CHRISTMAS JEWEL CAKE
ORANGE SLICE CAKE
DANISH CHRISTMAS CAKE
WHITE CHRISTMAS FRUIT CAKE
CHRISTMAS POUND CAKE

and many more!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Michelle Harlow
• Release date: Nov 28, 2013
• ISBN: 9781497707337

Michelle Harlow

Author. Beta tester. Music lover. Huge geek, love zombies, video games, doctor who, sci-fi, horror, steampunk, and fantasy.  I also run a geek stuff review site, an online 'all about zombies' type site, and a doctor who site. I am also known as Raradra on facebook and Ubergeekgirl1 on twitter.

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CHRISTMAS - PINEAPPLE CHEESE BALL

2  (8 oz.) pkgs. of cream cheese

1  (8 1/2 oz.) can of crushed pineapple, drained

2  cups of chopped pecans

1/4 cup of chopped green pepper or 1/4 cup of chopped pimiento

2  tablespoons of finely chopped onion

1/2 teaspoon of seasoned salt

Beat softened cheese with a fork. Stir in well drained pineapple, 1 cup pecans, pepper or pimiento, onion and salt. Shape into 1 or 2 balls and roll in remaining pecans. Wrap and store in refrigerator for 24 hours. Serve with assorted crackers.

VEGETABLE CHRISTMAS TREE

1  recipe Hidden Valley sour cream based dip

1  bunch fresh broccoli

1  head cauliflower

15 cherry tomatoes

Spread bottom of a large oblong Pyrex dish with dip. Cut broccoli flowerettes into short pieces; cut cauliflower into bite size chunks. Clean one broccoli stalk for tree trunk. Arrange broccoli into a tree shape on top of dip; stud with tomatoes and surround by cauliflower.

CHRISTMAS CHEESE SPREAD

1  lb. of sharp cheddar cheese

1/2 cup of mayonnaise

1/4 cup of heavy cream

1  cup of chopped pecans

1  tablespoon of garlic

2  dashes of Tabasco sauce

1  teaspoon of cayenne pepper

Shred cheese. Mix all ingredients, shape in mold, refrigerate. Remove from mold prior to serving. Serve with crackers.

CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD

8  oz. of extra sharp cheddar cheese, grated

8  oz. of cream cheese, softened

1  tablespoon of chopped green bell pepper

1  teaspoon of grated onion

1  teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce

1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice

Chopped parsley

2  tablespoons of sliced pimiento, or cherry tomatoes

Chopped nuts

Combine cheeses, green pepper, onion, and Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice. Chill. Arrange cheese mixture in Christmas tree shape. Sprinkle with parsley, dot with pimiento or tomato ornaments. Cover trunk with chopped nuts. Serve with crackers.

CHRISTMAS PICKLES

10 pickles, sliced thin

1  cup of green peppers

1  cup of red peppers

1/2 cup of onions, diced

1  cup of vinegar

2  cups of white sugar

1  tablespoon of mustard seed

1  tablespoon of dill seed

1  tablespoon of salt

Heat vinegar and sugar until it comes to boil. Do not boil. Cool and pour over pickles, peppers and onions. Will keep without sealing for months in refrigerator.

HOLIDAY DIP

1  cup of mayonnaise

1  (8 oz.) pkg. of sour cream

1  (8 oz.) can of water chestnuts, drained, finely chopped

2  tablespoons of chopped pimiento

1  tablespoon of sliced green onion

2  teaspoons of beef flavor bouillon

1/2 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce

1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder

Fresh vegetables and chips

In medium bowl combine all ingredients except vegetables and chips; mix well. Cover. Chill. Stir before serving. Garnish with additional green onion if you wish. Serve with vegetables and chips.

CLAM DIP

1  (10 1/2 oz.) can of minced clams

6  oz. of cream cheese

2  teaspoons of grated onion

1/4 teaspoon of hot pepper sauce

1/8 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce

1/4 teaspoon of lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon of clam juice (reserved juice from canned clams)

Drain canned clams and reserve juice. Combine clams with remaining ingredients and blend thoroughly. Chill. Serve with crackers or bread rounds.

CHRISTMAS CRAB DIP

1  pkg. (8 oz.) of cream cheese

1  jar Kraft Sharp Old English cheese spread

1  tablespoon of half & half

1  tablespoon of chopped chives

Dash Worcestershire sauce

Garlic salt, to taste

12 oz. of crab (fresh, frozen or canned)

Mix the first six ingredients in the top of a double boiler or chafing dish over a medium heat. When