Christmas Chocolate Peppermint Pie

Author: Admin | Filed under: Christmas Entertaining, Christmas Recipes Saturday Dec 13,2008

What You Need:

2 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup + 6 tablespoons sugar, divided
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon + 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided
1 quart peppermint ice cream, softened
1 (9-inch) deep dish pie shell, baked
3 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tarter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons peppermint stick candy, crushed Read more

Christmas Fruit Punch

Author: Admin | Filed under: Christmas Entertaining, Christmas Recipes Friday Dec 12,2008

How to Make It:

3 cups warm water
2 cups sugar
3 bananas, sliced
1 (46-ounce) can unsweetened pineapple juice
1 1/2 cups orange juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 (2-liter) bottles ginger ale Read more

Christmas Wreath Crunchies

Author: Admin | Filed under: Christmas Entertaining, Christmas Recipes Friday Dec 12,2008

What You Need:

3/4 cup butter, room temperature
1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, divided
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/4 cups flour
Red and green miniature semisweet chocolate pieces Read more

Fun Christmas Games to Liven Up Any Party

Author: Admin | Filed under: Christmas Entertaining Thursday Dec 11,2008

There’s nothing quite like fun games to liven up a Christmas party. Make your next party a lot more interesting by trying out a new game or two. Read more

Fruity Christmas Rib Roast

Author: Admin | Filed under: Christmas Entertaining, Christmas Recipes Tuesday Dec 9,2008

What You Need:

1 (6 lb) beef rib roast
1 tablespoon anise seed, crushed
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups dried apricots
12 red boiling onions, halved
1/3 cup orange juice
3 fresh pears, wedged Read more

Planning the Perfect Christmas Dinner Party

Author: Admin | Filed under: Christmas Entertaining Monday Dec 8,2008

A Christmas dinner party is typically an elegant affair. People enjoy dressing up and mingling with coworkers and other friends in an adult setting. It is as much fun as it is formal. Here are a few tips for planning the perfect Christmas dinner party. Read more