Royal Stuffed Rib Eye Roast1/4 cup butter or margarine1 medium onion, chopped1/2 cup diced celery1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms2 cups soft bread crumbs1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon black pepper1/2 teaspoon basil leaves1 teaspoon parsley flakes1 (3 pound)

Santa Fe Turkey Roast1 package boneless turkey breast roast2 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon chili powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup apple jelly1/2 cup barbecue sauceRub turkey breast roast all over with salt and chili powder. Sprinkle minced garlic over roast. Plac

Savory Turkey Breast1 (6 1/2 pound) bone in turkey breast, thawed if frozen1 medium onion (1/2 cup), chopped1 medium stalk celery (1/2 cup), chopped1 dried bay leaf1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules1/2 cup wa

Smoked Ham Slice with Apricot GlazeHam slices are terrific when cooking for a very small number of people since you aren`t bothered with many leftovers.Smoked ham slice, cut 1 inch thick 1 can apricot halves 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1/2 teas

Southern Style Smothered Ham2 slices ham, cut 1/2 inch thick (uncooked)1 teaspoon dry mustard2 onions, sliced2 cups sliced pared apples12 whole cloves1 cup brown sugar1/2 cup waterPreheat oven to 350 degrees F.Place 1 slice ham in shallow baking pan;

Cranberry Blue Cheese Ball4 ounces sharp white Cheddar cheese, cut into cubes 8 ounces reduced fat cream cheese, softened 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese 1 (6 ounce) bag sweetened dried cranberriesPlace Cheddar cheese in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Pul

Succulent Roasted Lemon Basil Chicken1 whole chicken 1 box Minute rice 2 lemons, juiced 1 bunch parsley leaves, finely chopped 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves 8 ounces cream cheeseButter for braising meatPrepare white Minute Rice for 4 servings as directed. When

Sweet Baked Ham Supreme1 (5 to 6 pound) hamWhole clovesMeat tenderizerAccent�Season All�Brown sugar2 cans sliced pineapple, juice reservedMaraschino cherries, juice reservedCut off the fat and make thin slices across the meat to form diamonds, about 1 1

Tangy Coconut Ham Glaze3/4 cup cream of coconut2 tablespoons prepared mustard1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarchIn small saucepan, combine ingredients; bring to a boil. Cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until thickened. Use to glaze ham during last 30 minutes of baking.Makes a

Turducken (a Chicken in a Duck in a Turkey)The Turducken will need to cook for 12 or 13 hours at 190 degrees F, so begin preparation well in advance.1 (20 to 25 pound) whole turkey1 (4 to 5 pound) whole duckling1 (3 to 4 pound) whole chickenCorn bread dressingSausa

Turkey in a BagPrepare and stuff turkey in usual manner.Grease turkey well with butter or margarine. Salt and pepper as desired. Slide turkey into a clean, heavy brown paper bag. Coat inside top and sides of the bag with oil until it is completely covered. Close opening firmly and

Ultimate Beef Brisket1 (7 pound) beef brisket 1 teaspoon garlic salt1 teaspoon onion salt 1 1/2 teaspoons salt1 1/2 teaspoons pepper1 1/2 teaspoons celery salt 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauceuSauce/u1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 cup barbecue sau

Veal Marsala8 veal medallions, sliced in thin strips1/4 cup oil or melted margarine1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained or fresh, sliced1/4 cup chopped onion2 green bell peppers, sliced in thin strips1/2 teaspoon celery salt1/4 teaspoon black pepper1/2 te

Virginia Ham with Dressing Patties1 (12 to 14 pound) Virginia ham3 cups sherry wine3 bay leaves2 tablespoons whole clovesVinegarBrown sugarPrepared mustardBread crumbsSoak ham in water to cover several hours or overnight, depending on how strong the sal

Wine Braised Chuck Roast with Onions1 (4 pound) boneless beef chuck roast2 teaspoons salt3/4 teaspoon black pepper2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 pounds onions (4 to 6 medium), halved lengthwise and thinly sliced2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped1 tablespoon tomat

Yogurt and Peach ChickenSource: The Prairie Star1 1/2 cups herb stuffing mix2 whole skinless chicken breasts, cut in half1/2 cup plain yogurt2 large or 4 small ripe peaches, peeled and slicedCinnamon sugarPreheat oven 375 degrees F.In a food processor

Christmas Breakfast in a MugChristmas coffee mug1 packet hot cocoa mixIndividually wrapped muffinCellophane wrapped candy canePlace all of the items in the mug for a quick gift breakfast. Place in a clear decorative plastic bag and tie with a ribbon.

Edible SleighsFor the sleigh base, wrap your favorite candy bar in aluminum foil.For the sleigh`s runners, place two candy canes on either side of the wrapped candy bar. Secure by tying with a 1/2 inch wide red ribbon that forms a bow on top of the sled. Finish by adding miniature

White Christmas Bars in a Jar1/4 cup white chocolate or vanilla milk chips1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted* and cooled1/2 cup sweetened dried cherries or cranberries1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed**1 cup buttermilk biscuit baking mix1/2 cup brown sugar, packed**1

Amaretto Wreath PieServes 8.1 1/2 cups vanilla wafer cookie crumbs1 tablespoon amaretto1/4 cup butter, melted2 small boxes pistachio instant pudding3 cups half and half1/3 cup amaretto1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained1 cup heavy cream2 tab

Cream Cheese Christmas Tarts1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 3 ounces cream cheese 1 cup all purpose flourLet cheese and butter soften at room temperature. Mix in flour to get a consistency of pie dough. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.Press into muffin tins,

Holiday Eggnog PieuCrumb Crust/u1 1/2 cups graham cracker crust1/4 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup chopped almonds1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 cup butter, meltedCombine crust ingredients in a small bowl. Press the mixture on bottom and sides of a buttered 10 i

Nesselrode Pie3 egg whites1/4 cup granulated sugar3/4 cup coarsely chopped blanched almonds, toasted1/3 cup maraschino cherries, cut into fourths2 tablespoons maraschino cherry syrup1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/3 cup sifted confectioners` sugar1 1/2 cups heavy

Christmas MincemenatUse this for making English Mince Pies.3 large red dessert apples, cored and chopped8 ounces raisins8 ounces currants8 ounces sultanas4 ounces fresh dates, stoned and chopped2 ounces blanched almonds, chopped1/4 pint brandy or sherry

Grand Marnier Pecan PieSource: Grand Marnier DistillersuCrust Dough/u1 1/8 cups all purpose flour 1/3 cup very cold unsalted cut up butter 2 1/2 tablespoons ice water 1/2 teaspoon saltuFilling/u1 cup (1/2 pound) granulated sugar 1/4 cup (2 ou

Cherry Pretzel Whip2 1/2 cups crushed pretzels1 3/4 cups granulated sugar, divided1 cup butter, melted8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature2 (8 ounce) containers frozen whipped topping1 (30 ounce) can cherry pie fillingIn a large bowl, mix pretzels crumbs, 3/

Cherry Waldorf Salad3 cups diced apple, unpeeled1 cup diced celery1/2 cup broken nutmeats1/2 cup miniature marshmallows1/4 cup diced maraschino cherries1 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons cherry juiceLettuce leaf cupsLightly mix apple with celery, nuts, marsh

Christmas Ribbon SaladuFirst Layer/u2 small boxes lime gelatin2 1/2 cups hot waterMix well and pour into a 13 x 9 inch enamel or glass pan and let stand in refrigerator until firm.uSecond Layer/u1/2 cup pineapple juice20 large marshmallows, cut upbr

Santa`s Blanket Salad1 large box raspberry gelatin1 package frozen raspberries1/2 package miniature marshmallows2 cups hot water1 can applesauce1 cup yogurtDissolve gelatin and add frozen raspberries in hot mixture. Combine with applesauce, pour into a glass se

Gelatin Christmas Trees1 small box lime flavored gelatin 1 cup boiling water 1 envelope unflavored gelatine1/2 cup cold water 1 (16 ounce) can fruit cocktail and juice 9 pointed paper cupsCottage cheese or sour creamDissolve lime gelatin in the boiling wate

Cranberry Cream Mold1 teaspoon unflavored gelatine1 (6 ounce) can frozen cranberry juice, thawed1 cup confectioners� sugar1 1/2 cups half and half8 ounces cream cheeseSprinkle gelatine over juice in a small bowl. Let stand 5 minutes to soften.In a large bowl

Cranberry WhipFrom the kitchen of Margaret Roth Glende Chandler, Arizona2 cups cranberries2 cups miniature marshmallows2 cups crushed pineapple, drained1/2 cup granulated sugar1 cup whipping cream, whipped, or 2 cups Cool Whip�Grind cranberries in a food p

Frozen Pink Cherry Salad1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained1 (9 ounce) container frozen nondairy topping1 can sweetened condensed milk1 cup chopped pecansMix first 4 ingredients. Stir until partially set.Add pecans.

Pistachio Mallow Salad1 small box Jell O pistachio flavor instant pudding and pie filling 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, undrained 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped 3 1/4 cups miniature marshmallows, divided 2 containers Cool WhipMaraschino cherries with stems, f

Pumpkin Pie Salad1 can pumpkin pie filling 1 (10 1/2 ounce) bag miniature marshmallows 1 cup walnuts, chopped 1 (12 ounce) container Cool Whip 1 small box vanilla pudding (add dry) 1 teaspoon cinnamonIn a bowl combine the Cool Whip and pie filling. Mix well. Ad

Raspberry Rice Salad4 cups boiling water 2 cups uncooked rice 6 cups milk 2 cups granulated sugar 1 (16 ounce) container Cool Whip 6 packages frozen raspberries 6 tablespoons cornstarch Drain the raspberries and save the juice. Simmer rice in boiling water

Spiced Peach Snowball SaladSource: Oregonian newspaper 19476 canned peach halves1/2 cup vinegar6 whole cloves1 stick cinnamon1/2 cup granulated sugar3 tablespoons ground almonds8 ounces cream cheese8 maraschino cherriesMayonnaiseDrain peach

Baked Pineapple Dressing1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, with liquid 1/4 cup evaporated milk 1 cup packaged unseasoned stuffing crumbs 1/2 cup granulated sugar 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, melted 3 eggs, lightly beatenGrease bottom and sides of a 3 1/2

Red and Green Christmas Jalapeno Jelly1 cup chopped red bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped jalapeno pepper 5 cups granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar 1 container (6 fluid ounces) liquid pectinRemove stems, veins and most of the seeds of the bell and jalapeno p

Mexican Cranberries1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce 1 (10 1/2 ounce) jar jalapeno pepper jelly 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (no stems)Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan; cook over low heat until the jelly melts, stirring often. Cool.Serv