Swedish Christmas Glogg

Swedish Christmas Glogg Recipe By:Myleen Sagrado Sjödin “Glogg is warm served during the Christmas holidays in Sweden and other Scandinavian countries, as it is sweet, spicy, and warming. This is the adult version of the drink, so don’t serve it to the kids! Garnish drinks with raisins and slivered almonds. Serve warm with gingerbread cookies.” Ingredients 2 (750 milliliter) bottles fruity red wine, such as Beaujolais 1 (750 milliliter) bottle port wine 3 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks 14 whole cloves 1 orange, peel cut into thin strips 1 cup white sugar, or to taste 3/4 cup rum, or to taste … Continue reading Swedish Christmas Glogg

Taco Seasoning

Taco Seasoning Recipe By:BILL ECHOLS “Depending on how spicy you and your family like your dishes, use as little or as much as you want.” Ingredients 1 tablespoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon black pepper Directions In a small bowl, mix together chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. Store in an airtight container. Continue reading Taco Seasoning

Honey Glazed Ham

Honey Glazed Ham Recipe By:Colleen “This ham tastes very much like the famous honey baked ham but costs much less, and there’s no need to fight the crowds at holiday time. You can even buy the ham presliced to make it easier and more like the original. It is very good. (I do this while preparing the rest of the meal in the kitchen so that I don’t forget to baste!)” Ingredients 1 (5 pound) ready-to-eat ham 1/4 cup whole cloves 1/4 cup dark corn syrup 2 cups honey 2/3 cup butter Directions Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 … Continue reading Honey Glazed Ham

Christmas Plum Pudding

Christmas Plum Pudding Recipe By:HEATHER.WRAY “This is a fairly basic British Christmas plum pudding recipe but unlike other recipes it can actually have plums in it. Unfortunately the ingredient list is so long it isn’t easy to make it in less than industrial quantities! You can substitute a mixture of fresh and dried apricots, peaches, etc. for the plums and milk for the ale if you wish. Serve with brandy or rum butter.” Ingredients 1 cup whole wheat flour 2 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs 4 ounces shredded suet 3 eggs, beaten 1 small carrot, grated 1 apple – peeled, … Continue reading Christmas Plum Pudding

Danish Rice Pudding with Almonds

Danish Rice Pudding with Almonds Recipe By:Linda Pedersen “This is a Christmas favorite that allow us to enjoy the wonderful rich flavors and festive colors of this dessert. It is a rice pudding like no other. On Christmas it is a tradition to add a whole almond to the bowl. The one who gets it, wins a prize.” Ingredients 2 cups milk 1/3 cup Arborio rice 1/4 cup chopped blanched almonds 1/4 cup sherry 1/2 (.25 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin 1/3 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup heavy cream 1 (12 ounce) package frozen raspberries – thawed … Continue reading Danish Rice Pudding with Almonds