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    Holiday Recipes

    in 2018

    Posted


    HOMEMADE MAC AND CHEESE CASSEROLE



    PREP TIME:

     
    20 MINS


     

    COOK TIME:

     
    25 MINS



    TOTAL TIME:

     
    45 MINS


     



    AUTHOR: HOLLY

     
    COURSE: MAIN COURSE

    CUISINE: AMERICAN

    KEYWORD: BAKED, CASSEROLE, HOMEMADE MAC AND CHEESE, MACARONI AND CHEESE



    This homemade Mac and Cheese Casserole is the best you've ever had. Tender noodles in a velvety sauce for the perfectly irresistible dish!!




     

    INGREDIENTS


    • 12 oz dry macaroni
    • 1/4 cup butter
    • 1/4 cup flour
    • 1 1/2 cups milk
    • 1 cup light cream about 10-12% MF
    • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • salt & pepper to taste
    • 1 can condensed cream of cheddar soup optional 10.75oz
    • 4 cups sharp cheddar divided
    • 1/2 cup fresh parmesan cheese

     


    INSTRUCTIONS







    1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.



    2. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and run under cold water.



    3. Melt butter over medium heat in a large saucepan. Whisk in flour and let cook 2 minutes while stirring. Slowly whisk in cream, milk, mustard powder and onion powder. Cook over medium heat while stirring until thickened.



    4. Remove from heat and stir in parmesan cheese & 3 cups cheddar cheese until melted. Add soup if using.



    5. Toss cheese sauce & macaroni noodles together. Pour into a greased 9×13 pan. Top with remaining cheese.



    6. Bake 18-24 minutes or until bubbly. Do not over cook. Cool 10-15 minutes before serving.


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    Holiday Recipes

    in 2018

    Posted

     
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    INGREDIENTS
    FOR THE REESE'S-INFUSED VODKA
    1 c. vodka
    1/2 c. Reese's pieces
    FOR THE COCKTAIL
    ice
    3 oz. Reese's-infused vodka
    3 oz. milk
    2 oz. Chocolate Liqueur
    1/4 c. peanut butter, for rimming glass
    1/2 c. crushed Reese's Pieces, for rimming glass
    2 Reese's peanut butter cups, for garnish
    2 tbsp. chocolate syrup

     

    DIRECTIONS
     
    1. In a mason jar, combine vodka and Reese’s pieces. Cover with tight-fitting lid and shake. Refrigerate overnight, then strain.
    2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice then pour over strained vodka, milk, and chocolate liqueur. Shake until chilled.
    3. Put peanut butter on one small plate and crushed Reese's Pieces on another. Dunk tops of two cocktail glasses in peanut butter then roll in crushed Reese's Pieces.
    4. Drizzle about a tablespoon of chocolate syrup into each glass. Divide cocktail mixture between glasses and garnish each with a peanut butter cup.
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    Game #3 - Christmas Trivia

    in 2018

    Posted

    Blame St. Francis of Assisi, who is credited with staging the first nativity scene in 1223. The only historical account we have of Francis' nativity scene comes from The Life of St. Francis of Assisi by St. Bonaventure, a Franciscan monk who was born five years before Francis' death

     

    Question what year did Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer premier on TV

    Holiday Recipes

    in 2018

    Posted

    • I left out the  jalapenos when I made this one 
    • total Time: 55 minutes plus 3 hours rising time
    • Yield: 8
    •  
    • Method: baking
    •  
    INGREDIENTS
    • 15 Rhodes rolls (frozen unbaked roll dough)
    • 4 tablespoons butter melted
    • 1 jalapeno seeded and finely minced
    • 1 teaspoonn dried oregano
    • 1 teaspoon dried basil
    • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar
    • 1 cup Gouda cheese shredded
    • 1/4 cup parmesan
    INSTRUCTIONS
    1. Thaw the rolls for 30 minutes and cut in half. In large bowl combine butter, half of the jalapeno, oregano, basil, garlic powder, 1/2 cup cheddar, 1/2 cup Gouda, Parmesan and cut Rhodes rolls. When mixed transfer to 9 inch spring-form pan that has been coated with nonstick baking spray. Cover pan with plastic wrap and allow dough to double in size; depending on heat and humidity 2-3 1/2 hours.
    2. When doubled in size add remaining cheddar, Gouda and jalapenos to the top of the rolls. Cover the bottom of the spring-form pan with aluminum foil to catch any dripping butter.
    3. Bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees or until the rolls are done in the middle of the pan.
    4. Allow to cool for 10 minutes and release the spring form pan.

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    Holiday Recipes

    in 2018

    Posted

    Simple Chocolate Mousse



    Prep Time

    10 mins



    Chilling

    3 hrs



    Total Time

    3 hrs 10 mins


     


    This Simple Chocolate Mousse only requires 6 ingredients and 10 minutes of prep. It’s so easy and completely luscious!


    Servings: 4



    Ingredients


    • 1/2 cup (4 ounces) Signature Kitchens semi-sweet chocolate chips
    • 1/8 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
    • 1/2 cup Lucerne© whole milk
    • 1 cup chilled Lucerne© heavy whipping cream
    • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
    • 1/2 teaspoon O Organics vanilla



    Directions


     


    1. Mix together the chocolate, salt, and espresso powder (if using) in a medium bowl. Heat milk until steaming and pour over the chocolate. Let sit for 1-2 minutes, then stir until combined and smooth.



    2. In another medium bowl, whip the cream, sugar, and vanilla with an electric mixer until soft peaks form, about 1-2 minutes. Gently fold into the melted chocolate.



    3. Pour mixture into 4 (4 ounce) ramekins or small tumbler glasses. Refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight.



    4. Dollop with some whipped cream and chocolate shavings and enjoy!


     

     

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    Holiday Recipes

    in 2018

    Posted

    Yield: 4Author: Donna ElickPrint Recipe

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    JACK DANIEL'S SMOKY BACON MAC AND CHEESE
    Jack Daniel's Mac and Cheese recipe loaded with hickory smoked peppered bacon, tons of ooey gooey smoky cheese and a selection of spices to wake up all your senses. This is the mac and cheese of your dreams.



    INGREDIENTS

    • ½ tsp kosher salt + more for pasta water
    • 12 oz Hickory smoked peppered bacon, uncooked
    • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
    • ½ cup Jack Daniel's Whiskey
    • ½ cup chicken broth
    • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon New Mexico chili powder
    • 1 tablespoon chili pepper paste
    • ½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 2 cups milk
    • 4 ounces extra sharp cheddar (white), shredded
    • 2 ounces smoked provolone cheese, shredded
    • 2 ounces Asiago cheese, shredded
    • 8 oz dry elbow pasta
    • croutons (garnish)

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    in 2018

    Secret Santa 2017 Official Discussion Thread

    in 2017

    Posted

    Don't feel bad, it happens, just know it really was a pretty cup. If I get a chance I am going to go to Kolhs and see if they have it here. I had not seen one like it, Always remember it is the thought that counts and I apprciated it 

    Oh no that makes me so sad [emoji22] I thought it was packed so well...

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    Received both my Secret Santa and Ornament Exchange today and couldn't wait to open them. I love them both. The Gift Card Maze is one of the coolest things ever! Thanks so much!!

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