Midwest Living Holiday Cookbook 2011
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Pear-Shaped Sake Cheese Ball
Fruity preserves enhance this four-cheese appetizer. Mold into your favorite fruit for a fun spin on the traditional shape.Pear-Shaped Sake Cheese Ball
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Devilishly Good Deviled Eggs
A hint of curry and some chutney elevate these deviled eggs to spectacular. Spoon the filling into a sandwich-size clear plastic bag and snip a corner for easy piping.Devilishly Good Deviled Eggs
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Old Blue Eyes Martini
We converted shot measures used by P.J. Barrera at Jake's Old City Grill to standard kitchen measures (a shot equals 1.25 ounces) in this lovely purple-blue holiday martini. It's as smooth as Frank Sinatra's voice.Old Blue Eyes Martini
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Season's Greetings Cookie Postcards
Create edible masterpieces with decal-like transfers applied on our Season's Greetings Cookie Postcards. Give in waxed envelopes arranged on a seasonal plate.Season's Greetings Cookie Postcards
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Wheat Berry Waldorf Salad
Apples, dried cranberries and grapes meet crunchy celery and wheat berries in this colorful salad tossed with apple-cinnamon dressing.Wheat Berry Waldorf Salad
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Old-Fashioned Buttermilk-Coconut Pie
This classic pie recipe comes from Miss Aimee B's Tea Room in St. Charles, Missouri.Old-Fashioned Buttermilk-Coconut Pie
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Seduction Martini
Berry vodka, pomegranate liqueur and cranberry juice bring a blush to this drink from Jake's Old City Grill, Saginaw City, Michigan.Seduction Martini
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Fireside Beef Stew with Root Vegetables
Cranberry juice makes a surprise appearance in this slow cooker main dish. The juice adds a little sweetness to the winter veggie-packed soup.Fireside Beef Stew with Root Vegetables
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Orange-Ginger Cookie Sandwiches
A round cookie cutter with scalloped edges makes a nice shape for these cookies, but bell, tree or star cutters would also be good choices for the holidays.Orange-Ginger Cookie Sandwiches
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Stuffed Croissant Breakfast Strata
The combination of croissants, bacon and cheese create an indulgent make-ahead treat for breakfast or brunch. Croissant pieces fit into the baking dish like a puzzle.Stuffed Croissant Breakfast Strata
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Black-Bottom Pecan Pie
This pie is from Miss Aimee B's Tea Room in St. Charles, Missouri.Black-Bottom Pecan Pie