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Show fuesday, October 29, 199 6 page Davis County Clipper Cl 0)(0 ffh L; V 3;- - vc V" vfP a' i ' r , v"- ' . k 1 L ' 1 J, sj. jus - I - T- r,.vf) ' ft) 3sV K$: r A : WG J kS. y w.X T T Jf ys rv iN v V"v -..-C- A j A'Sfe'wS ft nostalgic picture of a TERRIFIC TURKEY TRIMMINGS family-surround- ed table in our childhood home with traditional holiday favorites lovingly cooked by Mom is hard to visualize in the 1990s. According to the most recent report from the U S Census Bureau, only 8 4 percent of Americans, including Mom, live in the same house that they did in 1959 With so many families separated by long distances and unable to get home for the holidays, can we still celebrate the season in a meaningful way9 Yes1 says Marlene Sorosky, award-winnin- g author of seven cookbooks, including Entertaining on the Run, and d contributor to many Were so magazines separated these days that its especially important to find new ways to get together When family members cant all be together for the holidays, its time to invite friends and loved ones to join in a delicious holiday feast And ask them to pitch in, too In my book I have a chapter called Team Cuisine, Sorosky says, which is definitely a way more people are entertaining now. When people bring dishes, it just makes it easy for everybody. This year, roast the turkey to perfection with Easy Herb Brushing Sauce and serve with Quick Savory Homestyle Stuffing and Rich Turkey Gravy From Scratch Ask friends to bring delicious side dishes and desserts to complete the meal Even busy friends can whip up Creamy Mashed Potatoes, enhanced with cream cheese and tangy horseradish, or cook up Maple Dijon Green Beans & Carrots with tender green beans and carrots tossed in a nutty mustard sauce Its so important that the maple-Dijo- n people who bring the dish bring everything they need to serve it, too, says Sorosky Portable desserts such as Holiday Mince Cookies and freshly baked Applesauce Mince Pie are sure to please with their comforting mincemeat appeal. Delectable dried cranberries and grated orange nnd give the cookies a delightful fruity lift, while chunky applesauce and chopped golden pecans offer country charm in the pie. Even friends who are novice cooks are guaranteed a picture-perfePumpkin Walnut Pie thanks to convenient sweetened condensed milk. Cinnamon-duste- d chopped walnuts and brown sugar sprinkled over a prepared pastry shell signal contemporary sophistication in this creamy baked pumpkin pie. Chocolate Chip Caramel Bars are irresistible oatmeal bar cookies with caramel, chocolate chips and chopped walnuts that are so easy to make and take in the same pan that you might want to ask friends to nibbling bring a batch or two for after-dinnAnd when hosts streamline their entertaining, they still have the advantage of getting together without the pressure, says Sorosky. With team cuisine, everybody is contributing and everybody feels part of it. Easy Herb Brushing Sauce, nt Guests will love the succulent turkey infused with ajust-ngamount of thyme and sage from this simple brushing sauce In small saucepan, combine 1 teaspoon regular or reduced sodium chicken-flavor bouillon granules, 12 teaspoon thyme leaves, 14 teaspoon rubbed sage and 14 teaspoon pepper m 12 cup margarine or butter Cook over low heat until margarine melts and bouillon dissolves Brush on turkey during roasting ht Quick Savory Homestyle Stuffing. Homemade stuffing is a snap when it is accented with whole kernel corn and peppers In large skillet, cook 1 cup each chopped celery and onion in 12 cup margarine or butter until to 2 cups water and 1 tablespoon regular or reduced sodium tender Add chicken-flavo- r bouillon granules, cook until bouillon dissolves In large bowl. Creamy Mashed Potatoes (Makes about 8 sen mgs) not pictured food-relate- er K .&' 7A ct 's' ; 'f - .h T . , . .; 1 1 ! For combine 12 cups French bread cubes, ( ounce) can whole kernel corn and peppers, drained, 2 eggs, beaten, 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage and teaspoon poultry seasoning Add bouillon mixture mix well Loosely stuff turkey just before roasting it desired Place remaining stuffing in greased baking dish Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until hot Refrigerate leftovers (Makes about 2 quarts ) 1 v f tom St ft)H ; This speed scratch gravy in every savvy cooks recipe box In medium skillet stir 14 to 13 cup unsifted flour into 14 cup pan drippings or melted margarine, cook and stir until dark brown Stir in 2 cups water and 2 teaspoons regular o reduced sodium chicken flavor bouillon granules, cook and stir until thickened and bouillon dissolves Refrigerate leftovers (Makes about 1 12 ups ) RUlnUdeytaax should be (Makes 6 to 8 senings . Holiday Mince Cookies cups unsifted flour 1 cup g oats 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1 cup cold margarine or butter 24 caramels, unwrapped 1 can sweetened condensed milk (NOT evaporated milk) 1 chocolate chips cup semi-swe1 cup chopped walnuts Preheat oven to 350 (325 for glass dish) In large bowl, combine flour, oats and sugar, mix well Cut in 34 cup margarine until crumbly Reserve 12 cup crumb mixture, press remainder baking firmly on bottom of greased 13 x pan Bake 5 minutes Meanwhile, m heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt caramels with sweetened condensed milk and remaining 14 cup margarine Pour over prepared crust Top with reserved crumb mixture, chips and nuts Bake 20 minutes or until bubbly Cool Cut into bars Store loosely covered at room temperature 12 cup vegetable shortening cups sugar 3 eggs , 3 cups unsifted flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 12 teaspoon salt 1 package condensed mincemeat, crumbled 34 cup dried cranberries 1 teaspoon grated orange rind Preheat oven to 350. In large mixer bowl, beat margarine, shortening and sugar until fluffy Add eggs, beat well Combine dry ingredients, gradually add to shortening mixture Mix well Stir in mincemeat, cranberries and orange nnd Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls, 2 inches apart, onto lightly greased baking sheets Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned Cool Frost if desired p, Chocolate Chip Caramel Bars (Makes 24 to 36 bars) a Pi V null pu ) unbaked pastry shell 1 cup chopped walnuts 14 cup firmly packed light brown sugar teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 (15 or can pumpkin (about 2 cups) 1 can sweetened condensed milk (NOT evaporated milk) 1 e) 2 eggs 12 teaspoon ground nutmeg 12 teaspoon salt 14 teaspoon ground ginger Preheat oven to 425 In small bowl combine nuts, sugar and 12 teaspoon cinnamon sprinkle evenly over bottom of pastry shell In large bowl combine pumpkin sweetened condensed nnlk, eggs, remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon nutmeg salt and ginger, mix well Pour filling over nut mixture in pastry shell Bake 15 minutes Reduce oven temperature to 350, continue baking 3S to 40 minutes or until knife inserted inch from edge comes out clean Cool Garnish as desired Refngerate leftovers I (14-ounc- e) ppit Minw n i P . 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(Makes one ) 14 cup chopped walnuts 2 tablespoons margarine or butter 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup 2 teaspoons Dijon-styl- e mustard 2 teaspoons regular or reduced sodium chicken-flavor bouillon granules 1 pound fresh or frozen whole green beans 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced 34 cup water In small saucepan, brown nuts in margarine, add maple syrup, mustard and 12 teaspoon bouillon Meanwhile, cook beans and carrots m water and tender-crisremaining 2 teaspoons bouillon until dram Mix vegetables with maple syrup mixture Serve immediately Refngerate leftovers (Makes about 6 dozen) I2 cup margarine or butter n Iumpk Maple Dijon Green Beans & Canots quick-cookin- 1 -- 1 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks 12 cup sliced green onions 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 12 cup margarine or butter 1 tablespoon regular or reduced sodium chicken-flavo- r bouillon granules 12 cup milk, heated 1 package cream cheese, softened 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish In large saucepan, combine potatoes and cold water to cover potatoes Cover, bring to a boil Reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender Meanwhile, in skillet, cook onions and garlic in margarine until tender, add bouillon Drain cooked potatoes In mixer bowl, mash potatoes with margarine mixture, milk, cream cheese and horseradish until light and fluffy Season with pepper if desired Serve immediately or reheat in a buttered casserole at 300 for 20 minutes Refrigerate leftovers 2 the Hosts to Prepare unbaked pastry shell mincemeat jar ready-to-us- e (regular or brandy & rum) cups chunkv applesauce 12 cup chopped pecans 1 tablespoon cornstarch Preheat oven to 400 In medium bowl, combine all ingredients except pastry shell, mix well Turn into pastry shell Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until crust is golden brown Cool Garnish as desired TIP: package condensed mincemeat, reconstituted as package directs, can be substituted for ready-to-us- e mincemeat 1 1 e) 1 |