What are you making this christmas?!

[missydcpc]

Every time I try and make something...the littles eat it! So I'm holding off on making things they'll eat for a few more days (running out of time, I know). Have made chocolate covered pretzel logs, and chocolates so far. Will prolly make some assorted cookies in the next few days.

Christmas Breakfast:
Blueberry muffins

Christmas Dinner:
Vichysoise
Shrimp Cocktail
Stuffed Celery, Pickles, Olives (ok, the last 2 require opening the jar)
Brussel Sprouts, Corn
Mashed Potatoes
Sausage Stuffing
Brined Roast Turkey
Dessert will be: Pumpkin Pie, Key Lime Pie, Apple Pie

 

[turney31]

Dressing
Ham rolls
Deviled Eggs

 

[S.L.Swope]

Wow you guys have so much time on your hands!

Here I'm just hoping that I can finish crocheting the scarves I'g going to give as christmas gifts and not have to hand somebody an IOU and ball of yarn

I just picked it up again a few weeks ago. I haven't crochet since my grandmother taught me as a kid and it took a few trys to get it right

I hope everyone appreciates their home made gifts as I may have given my self carpultunnel in the process

 

[AhBee01]

ChickenWisperer will you please post your potato candy recipe!

 

[luvinmychickens]

Bread
Chocolatechip cookies
Sugar cookies
Dog treats
Breakfast (One of these mornings)

 

[ChickenWisperer]

Oh gosh, forgot about dinner ... I was too excited about the sweets, LOL!

Our xmas dinner will be a chicken cooked in our green egg, mashed potatoes, dressing, green beans, and deviled eggs.


Sure AhBee!

Ours is really simple, and we have cut back on quite a few ingredients. We are experimenting, and trying to make it taste more like the ones that my great-great grandma(s) made.

This makes 2 rolls.

2 pounds of powdered sugar, plus extra for rolling.
1 cup of hot, fresh mashed potatoes. 1/2 is used for the dough, and the rest is in case you need more (we always do!)
1 small jar of peanut butter (it can be crunchy or plain. We prefer plain over the crunchy).

Mix your sugar in with 1/2 cup of your mashed potatoes slowly, we do half at a time. Do this while your potatoes are still hot - don't be alarmed if this liquefies at first, it should. This can be done by hand, but it will be *really* hard! We use our mixer, but we almost ruined it today because of the thickness. The consistency of the dough should be fairly thick and hard to mix. But it still needs to be moist, and not cracking. You can add more of the 1/2 of potatoes left over, and if needed a *tad* of milk.

Get out some wax paper, and sprinkle powdered sugar generously. Take half of your dough and roll it out, be careful not to use too much force. We prefer it to be the thickness of about two quarters stacked up. Then blow all the extra powdered sugar off, and spread about 1/2 of the jar of peanut butter on the dough, depending on how much you like peanut butter. Be sure the layer is even. Then using your wax paper, gently fold the dough on itself in a roll longways. The edges will crack, don't worry about them. If the dough cracks along the roll, pinch it together and rub some water over it with your finger to "glue" it back together. The ends wont be perfect, so don't worry about them

Put the roll on some plastic wrap, and wrap it up tight. Do the same with the other half.

Put them on a cookie sheet and stick them in the fridge to chill. Let them chill for at least 3-4 hours. I was a bit too eager last year and the peanut butter was still gooey when I cut them. When you do take them out, cut them up into slices. Larger knives usually work better. We like ours a bit on the thin side as they are fairly rich. When you go to store them in the fridge, be sure to cover them with plastic wrap to keep in the moisture.

Enjoy and Happy Holidays!

 

[JellyBeanCee]

Cool! I've never heard of potato candy...I might have to try that one with PURPLE potatoes!!!

 

[Alicia G]

Well I do most of the cooking in my house, for two brothers and my mother, so there's a lot to be made! Oh and did I mention I bake 99% of it gluten free/ dairy free?

-Chocolate chip cookies
-Peanut butter balls
-Coconut balls
-Hello dolly squares (both normal and gluten free batches)
-TV mix (both normal and Gluten free batches)
And for Christmas dinner? We eat Chinese food!

Again all homemade and gluten free/dairy free

-Fried rice
-Stir fry
-Chow Mein
-Egg rolls (made by yours truly)
-Garlic pork
-Spicy beef and broccoli (brothers favorite)
-Chicken and shrimp balls
-Sweet an sour sauce (again I make it myself)
Hmmmm now did I forget anything...........

 

[Rosaleen]

Quote:
Cherries in the snow? Sounds interesting....more details please...

 

[chickflick]

I'm making ......

Fancy Chicken Log
Fried Cakes
German Sugar Cake
Salad
Lots and lots of Manicotti
Garlic Bread
Son in law is making desserts.