Christmas Dinner

It’ll just be the 5 of us for Christmas dinner, so we thought we’d splurge on a couple favorites instead of the traditional feast.  I have to admit, I’m really excited!
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Filet Mignon
Twice-baked stuffed potatoes
Caesar Salad
Jello & Raspberry salad
Garlic Bread
Apple Crisp & homemade icecream
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Christmas Brunch

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While we’re opening presents…
orange juice, strong coffee, and cinnamon rolls
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Brunch…
Lemon Cream Stuffed French Toast
scrambled eggs & cheese
Oscar Mayer Natural bacon
fruit platter
more strong coffee
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cheese (cup)cakes

These are cute little treats.  Top with a cherry or sweetened raspberry for a festive look.
3 – 8 oz pkg cream cheese
5 eggs
1 1/8 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
*Blend cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla together until smooth.  Add eggs.  Mix.  Fill mini cupcake pans.  Bake 300 for 30 minutes.
*Cool in pans on racks.  Centers will sink as [...]

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peppermint-frosted chocolate yummies

This has Christmas written all over it!

 

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg
2 1-oz. squares unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
1 cup all-purpose flour
Granulated sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. peppermint extract
2–3 Tbsp. milk
Red food coloring (optional)
Crushed peppermint candies (optional)
1 cup semisweet chocolate pieces
2 tsp. shortening

1. In a [...]

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cranberry tea

Perfect for a cold winter’s day!
Boil together:
2 cups sugar or less
3 cups water
3 sticks of cinnamon
 
Add:
2 quarts water
1 quart cranberry juice cocktail
1 large can pineapple juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cups orange juice
 
Simmer for 30 minutes on the stove, or transfer to crockpot.
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