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Christmas Divinity 2 cups sugar1/2 cup water1/2 cup white corn syrup1 egg white stiffly beaten1 teaspoon vanilla1/2 cup broken nut meats (optional)Pinch of saltFood coloring (optional) Beat the egg white in a large bowl and set aside. In a saucepan, boil the sugar, water and syrup while stirring gently.The mixture is done at 235 degrees or if it forms a soft ball when a tablespoon full is dropped into cold […]

Christmas Morning 1/2 loaf of French bread, cut diagonally in 1 inch slices4 eggs1 cup milk3/4 cup half-and-half cream1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons butter2/3 cup brown sugar1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 tablespoon and 1-1/2 teaspoons light corn syrup (or golden syrup)Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish, and then arrange the slices of bread in the bottom. In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, cream, vanilla and […]

Christmas Soup 1 large can V-8 juice (46 fl. oz.)1 can beef consommé (11 oz)2 bay leaves4 clovesDash of Worcestershire sauceDash of Tabasco sauceSimmer all ingredients for 1 hour. Serve hot in demitasse cups.Serves 8 This recipe makes a soup that has become part of our family Christmas Holiday tradition.It is served when everyone has arrived back home and gathered together in our family room. Print

Cinnamon Rolls 1 loaf frozen bread dough, thawed2/3 cups brown sugar4 tablespoons melted butter1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/3 cup heavy cream2/3 cup sifted powdered sugar1 tablespoon milk½ teaspoon vanilla extract½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans Roll the dough into a rectangle shape and brush with the melted butter.In a large bowl, combine sugar, cinnamon and chopped nuts, then layer over the dough. Starting with the long end, roll the dough up […]