Archive for the 'Holiday Recipes' Category

Cherry Cinnamon Soup

4 cups red tart pitted cherries; canned, frozen, fresh
2 cups water
1/4 to 1-1/4 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dumplings
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
dash of salt
1 cup milk
Place water, sugar, cinnamon and cherries into a large saucepan and bring to a boil, cooking until the cherries are tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.  Depending on [...]

Peppermint Brittle

2 lbs. white chocolate
30 small peppermint candy canes
Line a jellyroll pan with parchment paper or heavy tin foil. In a microwave safe container add the white chocolate and heat on medium in the microwave for about 4-6 minutes. Stop during heating and stir occasionally until the chocolate is smooth and melted.
In a large plastic bag [...]