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Easy Pumpkin Pie 12 servings What’s Thanksgiving with out pumpkin pie? Here is an easy one.    2 eggs 16 ounces pumpkin, canned 3/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamon, ground 1/2 teaspoon ginger, ground 1/4 teaspoon cloves, ground 12 ounces evaporated skim milk pie shells for two 9-inch pies, grahamRead More →

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Panna Cotta is a rich, silky Italian custard. Alternating layers of custard, strawberries and blueberries give you a delicious patriotic dessert. Panna Cotta: 1 envelope unflavored gelatin (approx. 2 teaspoons) 1/2 cup milk 2 1/2 cups heavy cream 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 vanilla bean or 2 teaspoons pure vanillaRead More →

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12 Servings No traditional English Christmas dinner is complete without the pudding. It is best if allowed to mature for at least two days before serving, but it can be made up to three months ahead. 1 1/2 cups raisins, chopped 2/3 cup dates, pitted and chopped 1 cup softRead More →

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I have not tried this, but thought I’d post this for anyone thinking of making a goose for Christmas. This looks so easy! And Citrus makes it fit in for Florida.  From “Bon Appetit.” 1 (11 1/2 lb) goose, thawed if frozen 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 1 tablespoon choppedRead More →

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Serves 8 Brie a holiday favorite and this sweet-savory recipe is party-special  and especially easy to throw together. Nice for New Years. 1 round (8 ounces) Brie cheese, rind removed 1/3 cup caramel ice cream topping 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup chopped dried apples 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 1Read More →

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This is my Mom Sandy’s recipe. Always a big favorite on Christmas Eve at my Grandmothers  2 tablespoons cocoa 2 cups vanilla wafer cookies, finely crushed 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1  cup finely chopped walnuts 1/4  cup rum 2  tablespoons confectioners’ sugar 2 1/2  tablespoons light corn syrup confectioners sprinklesRead More →

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A baked French toast recipe with raisins or cranberries as well as a brown sugar and cinnamon mixture.  A family favorite that has become a tradition. Prep it the night before. On Christmas morning just put it in to bake while opening the presents. 1   cup brown sugar 1/2   cupRead More →

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This rich cheese dip is perfect on French bread, crackers or fruit slices. The brie melts, forming a fondue like dish with a caramelized sugar-pecan topping. Great for New Years Eve! 1 wheel brie or several wedges, total weight 2 1/2 pounds, white rind removed 3/4 cup chopped pecans 1/3 cupRead More →

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This Italian ice cream dessert is fantastic for Thanksgiving. 1 1/4   cups milk 2 1/4  cups sugar 3   tablespoons butter 1/2  cup dark rum 1 pound ricotta cheese 1 1/2  pounds chestnut puree (see Note below) 1/4  cup chopped candied lemon peel In a saucepan over medium heat, combine theRead More →