5 large cubed sweet potatoes, 2 large Granny Smith apples cut into chunks, 1/2 cup honey, 1 stick butter, 2 tablespoons cardamom, 3 tablespoon fresh ginger or 1 tablespoon dry ginger, 1/2 cup brown sugar. Place sweet potatoes and apples in a large baking dish. …
Christmas
Herb Turkey Breast
5 to 5 1/2 lb. turkey breast, 1/4 cup olive oil, 3 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon fresh or dried rosemary, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper. Rinse and pat the turkey dry. Loosen the skin from the turkey without totally detaching skin. Combine the …
Crock-pot Wassail
1 (46 oz) can pineapple juice, 1 (24 oz) bottle apple cider, 1 (6 oz) can frozen orange juice concentrate, 1 (12 oz) can frozen lemonade concentrate, 1 cup water, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 cinnamon sticks, 4 whole cloves, 1 cheesecloth bag. Tie cinnamon …
Road Trip Tips
Kellie Renfroe * Allow each child to choose two DVDs for the trip if you have a DVD player in your vehicle. This will give everyone a good movie selection to choose from along the way. * Pack bottled water and juice boxes in a …
Peppermint Punch
In a large punch bowl mix the following: 1 quart egg nog, 1 quart softened peppermint ice cream, 1 liter of ginger ale.
Bite-Size Goodies
Need a fun appetizer for this year’s party? Be sure to make plenty–these will not last long! Strawberry Won Tons 1/2 cup strawberry cream cheese, 8 fresh rinsed and sliced strawberries or drained frozen strawberries, won ton wrappers, cooking oil, powdered sugar. Blend strawberry cheese …
Not Your Average Cheese Ball
A cheese ball is a party food staple. Here are a few recipes that add a new twist to an old favorite. Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball 1 (8 ounce) softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup softened butter (no substitutes), 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, 3/4 cup confectioners …
More Gift Giving Ideas
Rhonda Ellis, Loi Palmer, Kellie Renfroe * Create a family address book. Include: addresses, home and cell phone numbers, email addresses, children’s names, birthdays, college addresses, anniversaries. * Turn your child’s artwork into a keepsake present: note cards, calendars, coffee cups, refrigerator magnets. Or frame …
A Week of Poverty
This year during the holiday season, my family is celebrating what we call a week of poverty. My husband and I decided to educate ourselves and our children about poverty during the holidays because many people go hungry and cold while we have plenty. On …
Family Christmas Project
For Christmas this year consider a family benevolence project. Begin by helping the children raise funds with yard sales or chores where they can collect money for the project. Mom and Dad can save a specific amount weekly from their pay checks. The week of …