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Apple Raisin Stuffing
Yield 9 cups enough for a 12 pound turkey ¾ cup of minced onion 1 ½ cups of chopped celery 1 cup of butter 7 cups of soft bread cubes 1 tablespoon of salt 3 cups of finely chopped apples ¾
Apricot Glaze
Makes 500 g/1 lb 500 g/1 lb apricot jam 3 tablespoons water
Brandy Butter
125 g (4 oz) unsalted butter 45 g (1½ oz) icing sugar 2 tablespoons brandy
Brandy Butter
Makes 175 g/6 oz 75 g/3 oz unsalted butter, softened 75 g/3 oz icing sugar, sifted Finely grated rind and juice of ½ orange 2 tablespoons
Chestnut, Leek And Sage Stuffing
Enough to stuff a 5.5 kg (12 lb) turkey and make plenty of stuffing balls. Two 425 g (13 oz) cans peeled whole chestnuts 3 leeks 60 g (2 oz) butter 5 tablespoons chopped fresh sage or 4 teaspoons
Christmas Cheese Spread
1 lb. of sharp Cheddar cheese ½ cup of mayonnaise ¼ cup of heavy cream 1 cup of chopped pecans 1 tablespoon of garlic 2 dashes of Tabasco sauce 1 teaspoon of cayenne
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
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 ½ teaspoon of
Clam Dip
1 (10 ½ oz.) can of minced clams 6 oz. of cream cheese 2 teaspoons of grated onion ¼ teaspoon of hot pepper sauce ⅛ teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce ¼ teaspoon of lemon juice ½ teaspoon
Cranberry And Orange Stuffing
Makes enough to stuff a 6 kg/12 lb turkey 375 g/12 oz mixture long-grain and wild rice 75 g/3 oz butter 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon chopped
Fruited Brown Rice Stuffing
1 small onion, chopped (about ½ cup) 8 tablespoons of butter or margarine 2 cups of brown rice 4 cups of chicken broth or water ½ cup of chopped parsley 1 teaspoon of salt 1 teaspoon of leaf
Holiday Broccoli Dip
2 (6 oz.) of garlic cheese links (in Dairy case) 1 can of cream of mushroom soup 1 small jar of chopped mushrooms 1 small chopped onion Margarine 2 pkgs. of frozen chopped
Holiday Dip
1 cup of mayonnaise 1 (8 oz.) pkg. of sour cream 1 (8 oz.) can of water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped 2 tablespoons of chopped pimiento 1 tablespoon of sliced green onion 2 teaspoons of
Holiday Sage Dressing
2 loaves of bread, cubed 1 lb. of sweet sausage 1 teaspoon of sage 2 chicken bouillon cubes ¼ cup of Parmesan cheese 3 eggs 2 tablespoons of parsley, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 2 sticks
Marinated Mushrooms
500 g (1 lb) button mushrooms 375 ml (12fl oz) water 2 tablespoons lemon juice 60 ml (2fl oz) olive oil 60 ml (2fl oz) cider vinegar 1 tablespoon dried mixed peppercorns 1 teaspoon finely
Marmalade Butter
1 slice of day old bread 125 g (4 oz) unsalted butter 3 tablespoons orange or lemon shredded marmalade Thin strips of orange or lemon zest, to
Mincemeat
Makes about 3.5 kg/7 lb 500 g/1 lb currants, chopped 500 g/1 lb sultanas, chopped 500 g/1 lb seedless raisins, chopped 500 g/1 lb cut mixed peel 125 g/4 oz blanched almonds, finely
Oatmeal And Orange Stuffing
Enough to stuff a 5.5 kg (12 lb) turkey and make plenty of stuffing balls. 60 g (2 oz) wild rice 125 g (4 oz) medium oatmeal 500 g (1 lb) onions 60 g (2 oz) butter Grated rind of 2 oranges 90
Orange And Brandy Butter
125 g (4 oz) unsalted butter 155 g (5 oz) icing sugar 2 teaspoons grated orange rind 1 tablespoon brandy or
Pecan Stuffing
Makes enough to stuff a 6 kg/12 lb turkey Heart and liver from a 6 kg/12 lb turkey 50 g/2 oz fresh breadcrumbs 50 g/2 oz shelled pecan nuts, finely chopped 1 egg, hardboiled and chopped Pinch
Rouille
1 red pepper 1 red or green chilli 2 garlic cloves 5 tablespoons olive oil 30 g (1 oz) fresh
Rum Butter
Makes 375 g/12 oz 250 g/8 oz unsalted butter, softened 125 g/4 oz soft brown sugar 50 ml/2 fl oz light
Tomato and Anchovy Dip
1 onion 1 red pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil two 400 g (14 oz) cans chopped tomatoes 2 teaspoons caster sugar 1 teaspoon mild chilli seasoning 50 g (1¾ oz) can anchovies 1 tablespoon chopped
Vegetable Christmas Tree
1 recipe sour cream based dip 1 bunch fresh broccoli 1 head cauliflower 15 cherry tomatoes
Whipped Amaretto Butter
30 g (1 oz) amaretti or macaroon biscuits 60 g (2 oz) unsalted butter 75 ml (3fl oz) double cream 1 tablespoon amaretto liqueur Cinnamon, for