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When
the weather outside is frightful, delight your guests with frozen and
refrigerated favorites. Everyone knows the holidays mean family and friends
galore - but that also can mean more guests, more cooking, and more stress.
Take the stress out of
entertaining and keep your cool during this hectic holiday season by visiting
the frozen and refrigerated aisles of your local grocery store. Stock up with the many “holiday
helpers” to make preparations easier and more enjoyable for holiday events,
family gatherings and even unexpected guests. |
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Be Eco-Chic, and go Green for the Holidays
- Use cloth napkins, it sends less trash to the land fill.
- Decorate your house with LED lights, they use 90% less energy than traditional Christmas lights.
- When you open up that brand new computer or television, don’t just throw the old one out. Donate it to Goodwill or a similar charity, and recycle it at no cost.
- Holiday cards bought during the season could fill a football stadium 10 stories high, so be sure to buy greeting cards printed on recycled paper instead.
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Try this easy holiday dinner – nice enough to impress your guests! |
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HERB-BAKED SALMON
ON BED OF ASPARAGUS
4 frozen thawed salmon fillets
3 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. chopped garlic
1 tsp. parsley
1/2 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. salt and pepper
1 pkg. frozen asparagus spears
Radish slices, mixed greens and lemon slices for garnish
Place salmon fillets in lightly greased baking dish. Combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and all spices. Pour mixture over salmon. Bake at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily. Meanwhile, prepare asparagus according to package directions. To serve, place radish slices on each plate and top with asparagus spears and salmon fillet. Top each salmon fillet with mixed greens and lemon slice. Bon Appetit! Serves 4.
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A tasty appetizer – for holiday parties or football fans!
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MEATBALLS WITH TOMATO
DIPPING SAUCE
1 24 oz. pkg. frozen precooked meatballs
1 16 oz. can chopped tomatoes
2 Tbsp. ketchup
2 chilies, finely chopped
2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Prepare meatballs according to package directions. Mix remaining ingredients and serve with warm meatballs and party picks.
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An elegant (and “doesn’t get any easier”) holiday dessert! |
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VANILLA CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE SYRUP AND RASPBERRIES
1 frozen, three-layer vanilla cake, thawed
Chocolate syrup
Raspberry syrup
Frozen raspberries, thawed
Drizzle both syrups on dessert plates for presentation. Place individual pieces of cake on plates, drizzle with chocolate syrup and top with raspberries. Serves 6-8. |
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A healthier version
of this holiday classic! |
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HOLIDAY EGGNOG
1 1/2 cups egg substitute
1 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 cups evaporated skim milk
2 cups skim milk
Nutmeg
With electric mixer, beat egg substitute and sugar together until frothy (medium speed for 2-3 minutes). Gradually beat in sugar and vanilla. Add milks and stir by hand. Chill well. Add rum to taste if desired. Sprinkle with nutmeg. Makes 6 servings.
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