Christmas Leftover Cranberry Sauce Recipe

 Cranberry sauce is a Christmas tradition. As a matter of fact Christmas and Thanksgiving is the only time a of people have cranberry sauce. Well maybe after you try this Chocolate Cranberry Mousse Pie that will change.

Ingredients:

• 1 9" pie shell, baked and cooled
• 1 cup vanilla milk chips
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 tsp. grated orange peel
• 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce

Preparation:

Melt white chocolate chips with 1/2 cup whipping cream over very low heat, or in the microwave, about 2 minutes on medium power. Stir until smooth. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until cool. Melt semisweet chocolate chips with 2 Tbsp. of the cream over very low heat, or in the microwave, about 2 minutes on medium power. Stir until smooth. Spread over bottom of baked, cooled pie shell. Chill for 20 minutes until chocolate is set.
Beat the rest of the cream (1-1/4 cups plus 2 Tbsp.) until stiff. Beat cooled white chocolate-cream mixture and fold into stiffly beaten cream along with orange peel.
Layer the whipped cream mixture with the cranberry sauce over the chocolate layer in the pie shell. Pull knife gently through layers to marble. Cover well and refrigerate 6-8 hours until firm.

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Leftover Christmas Pudding Recipe

Christmas pudding in itself is delicious, but if you have some leftover from your Christmas meal you just might want to do something a little different with it.

Well, this Christmas pudding muffins with sherry butter icing recipe is something different and something you're going to like.

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE MUFFINS

    1 egg
    75ml milk
    30g salted butter
    2 tbsp sherry, whisky or brandy
    125g leftover Christmas pudding
    125g plain flour
    1 tbsp baking powder
    1/2 tsp mixed spice
    75g caster sugar

FOR THE SHERRY BUTTER ICING

    125g sifted icing sugar
    50g salted butter, softened
    1-2 tbsp sweet sherry, whisky or brandy

METHOD

Preheat the oven to 350F or gas mark 4. Line the muffin tins with paper cases.

Whisk the egg in a bowl. Add the milk, melted butter, sherry and the Christmas pudding.

Sift the flour, baking powder and mixed spice into another bowl. Add the caster sugar and mix well. Make a well in the centre.

Add the wet ingredients and mix together until a soft batter forms. Spoon the mixture into the paper cases and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes. Allow to cool on a wire rack.

While they are cooking, make the sherry butter icing.

Mix together the icing sugar and the butter. Add enough sherry, about 1 tbsp, to just soften the mixture and make it spreadable.

Once the muffins are cool, spread the icing over the top and serve.

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Leftover Christmas Candy Cane Recipes

Did you know that there are recipes for the leftover Christmas candy canes you have. Yes, candy canes are good just by themselves, but what if you could do some fun and interesting things with them to make them even better? Well, you can.


Clicking this link will take you to a page that is filled with recipes that I'm sure you will love. Recipes like candy cane popcorn or candy cane fudge. No longer will you think of candy canes just for sucking and licking.

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Christmas Ham Leftover Recipes

All this week I'll be leading you to places that has recipes for your Christmas leftovers. Yesterday I link to a page for turkey leftovers and today I'm here to help those that had ham as their Christmas entree.

This link will lead you to a page that is a wonderland of ham. It is on the Honey Baked Ham website and boy does it have a bunch of recipes. It even covers all of your meal times.

See all the things you can do with your ham by clicking the link above.

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Leftover Christmas Turkey Recipe Ideas

Well Christmas is over and the people you invited for Christmas dinner didn't quite finish everything. Now you have leftover food that you have to feed your family and try to make it different each time you serve it. Well no worries The Best Christmas Blog is here to your rescue.

Okay so if you had turkey for Christmas dinner you might be surprised to know that there are several interesting ways you can make it a different meal each time you serve it. So instead of just giving you one or two recipes to try I'm going to give you a link to a web page that has loads of recipes.

On this page you will find some turkey recipes that you may not have thought of before. Recipes like Turkey Cheesecake and Turkey Spring Rolls with Cranberry Sweet and Sour Dipping Sauce. There are a lot of turkey potpie recipes on the page also.

Click the link above and get ready for those leftover turkey meals.

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Christmas Greetings

I just want to take a little time to wish everyone a

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Christmas Gift Ideas Karaoke Machine

Okay, we are down to the wire now and this is the last Christmas idea I have for the really hard core last minute shoppers.

People just love Karaoke, it gives them a chance to be a star for a moment. Giving a Karaoke machine as gift is a great Christmas idea because you give them the chance to always have a hit party or get together.

The Singing Machine Portable CDG Player Karaoke Machine can be taken anywhere with ease and can make any get together lively. Give one of your friends one of these and you will be a hit with them.

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Christmas Gift Ideas Garmin Nüvi Portable GPS

If you know someone that has a hard time finding there way around, a GPS device would be a great Christmas gift idea. Garmin makes some of the best GPS devices around and right now on Amazon you can save 53% on the Garmin Nüvi Portable GPS Navigator.

This little GPS gives you voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions and lane assist with junction view. You will also get free lifetime map and traffic updates for the most up-to-date maps, POIs, and navigation info, along with constantly updated traffic information with your purchase.

Do your direction challenged and favor and get them this Garmin Nüvi Portable GPS Navigator.

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Christmas Gift Ideas Espresso And Cappuccino Maker

Here is a Christmas gift idea you might not have thought of, a Espresso and Cappuccino Maker. This De'Longhi BAR Pump Espresso and Cappuccino Maker can save one of your friends hundreds of dollars from going to Starbucks.

It has a self-priming operation which save from that annoying start-up preparation. For you cappuccino lovers you'll like using the easy-to-use swivel jet frother, which makes perfect drinks every time.

If you know somebody the enjoys Espressos or Cappuccinos or both this would make a great gift for them. You might even want one for yourself.

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Christmas Gift Ideas Learning Toys For Kids

Lets face it Christmas is mainly for the kids. After all they get the biggest kick out of it. In the sidebar you can some of the most popular kids toy for Christmas this year, but today I want to show you some pretty hot learning toys for kids.

Lets start with the LeapFrog Scribble and Write. This little toy can help your child progress from drawing simple shapes and pictures, to writing upper and lowercase letters. This toy has fun learning games that help reinforce the learning process.

The Laugh & Learn Smart Screen Laptop by Fisher-Price helps your child learn numbers, shapes, colors, object names and more all from an animated screen on an laptop that’s just their size. There are lots of sing-along songs, words, sounds and exciting activities, in both English and Spanish. Your child will love learning with this.

This last learning toy is another one from LeapFrog and it's the Leapster2 Learning Game System. This system feature a library of over 30 exciting learning games with characters kids love. This also connects online for extra activities and rewards.

 

I hope this has helped you to find something your child will like.

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Christmas Gift Ideas The Kindle Fire

For you last minute shoppers this weeks post are just for you. I am going to post ideas for some of the hottest Christmas gifts found on Amazon. I will start of the week with the brand new Amazon Kindle, the Kindle Fire.

The Kindle Fire is different from the other Kindles in that it is the first one that has full color and that you watch movies and play music on. This thing is really out standing and people are loving it. It already has over 5,000 customer reviews with a four star average. This Kindle is not just for readers, anyone would love to have this thing.

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Christmas Holiday Mugs

All week I have been doing posts on Christmas tableware and table decoration. Today I have a tableware that you can have just for yourself to keep in the holiday mood or you can give as a gift.

Christmas holiday mugs aren't really something you use to serve guests. They are sort of a one person thing. Here are a few you might like.

This Holiday Gold Banded Ivory China Mug would actually make a great gift. I mean look at it. Wouldn't you like to get one as a gift.

This colorful Christmas Lights Stoneware Mug is bound to keep you in the Christmas spirit. It will put a smile on your face each morning you wake up and drink from it.

This Christmas Tree Mug and Coaster Set would make a great couples gift or something you and your special someone can enjoy together during the holiday season.

Here is a fun set of mugs. The Christmas Glee Mugs Set is joyful and will definitely keep you in the holiday spirit.

That's it, hope you enjoyed these mugs.

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Christmas Place Mats For Your Table

If you are a person who likes to have place mats on your table then you are going to like these Christmas holiday place mats. They are festive and sets just the right mood for the holidays.

First up are these Holiday Nouveau Place Mats. Now these would well with the Holiday Nouveau Tablecloth and the Holiday Nouveau Napkins I talked about in previous posts.

This Pimpernel Christmas Chic Ornaments Place Mat Set is positively gorgeous. Just take a look at them and tell me you don't love them. 

This is another lovely place mat. The Plaid/Poinsettia Christmas Place Mat really dresses up your holiday table.

 And last, nothing says Christmas like the Nativity and the Heritage Lace Silent Night Place Mat Set captures it and makes for a nice little table decoration.

Hope you see something you like. Come back tomorrow for more stuff for your table.

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Christmas Napkins For Your Christmas Tableware

Yesterday we looked at some Christmas tablecloths to dress up your table for Christmas. Today we will further dress up that table with some Christmas napkins. Take a look at these.

Yesterday we looked at a Holiday Nouveau Tablecloth. Well here are some Holiday Nouveau Napkins to go along with the tablecloth. These napkins really add to the elegance of the tablecloth.

This Pine Santa with Reindeer Linen Napkin Set is very Christmasy. After all when you see Santa you know it's Christmas time.

Here is a set of napkins you're going to hate to wipe your mouth and hands on. This Embroidered Blitzen Napkins Set has workmanship that is unsurpassed. Just look at how wonderful this set looks.

I hope you liked these napkins. Come back tomorrow for more tableware stuff.

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More Christmas Tableware Ideas

Continuing with the tableware theme today I want to show you some nice tablecloths that will give your table a festive holiday look and feel. So when you're serving your Christmas meal everything about it will say Merry Christmas.

Your guests will love this Christmas Ribbons Printed Tablecloth. It will give your dinner table a touch of elegance and class.

If this Benson Mills Christmas Ornaments Tablecloth doesn't just scream Christmas nothing does. Just look at that ornamental design.

Here is a nice oval Holiday Nouveau Tablecloth. This will give your table a nice sophisticated look.

This Poinsettia Scroll Tablecloth has a nice Christmas Floral pattern. After all Poinsettias are the official flower of Christmas.

That's all for now. Tomorrow we'll look at another way to dress up your table for your Christmas meals.

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Christmas Dinnerware Ideas

Last week I posted Christmas recipe ideals this week I want to give you some tableware ideas to help decorate your table for Christmas and backup those new recipes you'll be trying. Amazon is still running their holiday deals sale so you can get these dinnerware at good prices.

First up is dinnerware sets. Check these out there might be something here you'll like.

This Spode Christmas Tree Dinnerware is a 12 piece set and it is loved by collectors for its nostalgia.

This Lenox Holiday 5-Piece Gold-Banded Fine China Place Setting is for those times when you just want to serve yourself. The Lenox holly design is one of the most familiar and beloved family traditions of the holiday season.

 The Lenox Winter Greetings 12-Piece Dinnerware Set is another set that will give your table that Christmas feeling.

That's all I have for you today. I hope you see something you like.


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A New Look At Ham As A Christmas Entree

Honey baked and glazed ham are both delicious Christmas entree traditions, but if you want something a bit different this Christmas you should try this Chipotle-Glazed Ham with Cherry Jicama Salsa.

Ingredients

Chipotle-Glazed Ham:
1 bone-in fully cooked spiral-cut ham, 8 to 9 pound
1 turkey-size cooking bag
1 (12-ounce) jar cherry preserves, high-quality
2 canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce, plus 1 tablespoon of the adobo sauce

Cherry-Jicama Salsa:
1 1/2 cups red onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups jicama, peeled and diced
1 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup cilantro, chopped



Instructions

    For Chipotle-Glazed Ham: Set oven to 250°F (120°C). Remove ham from packaging; if it has a plastic disk over the bone, pull it off and throw it away. Lay the ham, cut-side down in a turkey-size cooking bag. Gather the bag up over the ham, pressing out all the air. Fasten with the enclosed tie. Trim excess plastic from above the tie. Using a small knife, make 6 half-inch slits around the top of the bag to allow steam to escape.
    Place the ham in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Bake for 80 to 90 minutes (roughly 10 minutes per pound), until the temperature near the bone reads 100°F (50°C) on an instant-read thermometer.
    In a food processor or blender, combine the cherry preserves, chipotle chile and its canning sauce. Process until smooth. Scoop out and set aside 1/2 cup of the glaze for seasoning the salsa.
    When the ham reaches 100°F (50°C), remove from oven, slit the bag and pull it out from under the ham, letting all the juices run into the pan. Tip the pan slightly and spoon off all but about 1/4 cup of the juices. Brush the glaze (except what you've reserved) over the top and sides of the ham.
    Return to the oven and bake for an additional 30 to 40 minutes, until the temperature near the bone reads 140°F (60°C) on an instant-read thermometer. If there is time, tent the foil and let rest for 15 minutes before serving.
    For Cherry-Jicama Salsa: In a large bowl, stir together the onion, jícama, cherries, vinegar and the 1/2 cup of reserved glaze. Taste and season with salt, usually about 1 1/2 teaspoons. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
    When the ham is ready, stir the cilantro into the salsa and serve along with slices of ham.

Makes 10 to 14 (3-ounce) servings of ham; 3 1/2 cups salsa

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A Christmas Crown Roast Of Pork

Here is a Crown Roast of Pork with Walnut-Rhubarb Stuffing thatyour family and friends will thank you for. You'll want to have the butcher cut and tie the crown roast for you and you'll bake the stuffing alongside in a separate casserole. This is part of a great Christmas meal.

Ingredients




8 to 9 pound crown roast of pork
Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

1 pound ground pork, cooked and crumbled
5 cups dry bread cubes
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 cup walnut halves, toasted
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb, thawed
1/2 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

    Heat oven to 350°F (175°C)
    Generously season pork with salt and pepper; place in shallow roasting pan; roast for about 2 to 2 1/2 hours, until internal temperature, measured with a meat thermometer, is 150°F to 155°F (approximately 65°C). (About 18 to 20 minutes per pound.) Remove roast from oven. Let stand 15 minutes before slicing to serve with stuffing.
    Meanwhile, in large bowl thoroughly combine ground pork, bread cubes, broth, onion, celery, walnuts and seasonings; mix well.
    In medium saucepan, combine rhubarb and sugar; bring to a boil. Pour over stuffing mixture; mix lightly. Spoon into buttered 2-quart casserole. Cover, bake at 350°F (175°C) for 1 1/2 hours.

Serves 16

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A Nice Little Christmas Brunch

Here is a nice little recipe that you can have for Christmas brunch.This holiday brunch casserole is bound to impress your guests.

Ingredients

• 4 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
• 1 pound bulk pork sausage, cooked and drained
• 1/2 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 green onion, chopped
• 1 cup reduced-fat biscuit/baking mix
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 eggs
• 3 cups 2% milk

Directions

• In a large bowl, combine the hash browns, sausage, bacon, green pepper, 1 cup cheese and onion. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.
• In another bowl, whisk the biscuit mix, salt, eggs and milk; pour over the top. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30-35 minutes or a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
  
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Christmas Eggnog Recipe

Eggnog is a Christmas tradition and this eggnog punch recipe is something that you'll be proud to serve at your next Christmas get together.

Ingredients

• 4 cups half-and-half cream, divided
• 6 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 4 cups whipping cream
• 6 cups lemon-lime soda, chilled
• 1 quart vanilla ice cream
• 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries

Directions

1. In a saucepan, combine 2 cups half-and-half cream, eggs and sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture reaches 160 degrees F or is thick enough to coat a metal spoon, about 9 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla, nutmeg if desired and remaining half-and-half. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
2. Pour into a punch bowl. Stir in whipping cream and soda. Top with scoops of ice cream and sprinkle with cherries. Serve immediately.
   
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Another Great Christmas Dessert Recipe

I have decided to do Christmas recipes all of this week. This Christmas tree cake can be fun the kids since they can decorate it with a variety of candies.

Ingredients

• 1 (9- by 13-inch) cake
• Frosting

• Candy for decoration, such as gumdrops, shoestring licorice, nonpareils, fruit leather, and gummy rings

 Instructions

 

1. Bake your favorite cake recipe in a 9- by 13-inch pan, taking care to spread the batter evenly so that the top of the cake is level. Let the cake cool thoroughly, remove it from the pan, and cut it as shown in one of the diagrams. Assemble the cake on a platter, then frost and decorate it.
   
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A Great Christmas Dessert Idea

 Here is a great recipe for a Christmas dessert. Kids and adults will love these snowman cupcakes. They are easy to make and something that you can give at any time of day.

 

Ingredients

• Cooled cupcake (baked from your favorite recipe)
• White icing
• Large marshmallows
• Waxed paper
• Pretzel sticks

• Decorators' gel
• Orange slice candy
• Junior Mints
• Thin Mints
• Fruit leather

Instructions

1. Frost a cooled cupcake (baked from your favorite recipe) with white icing.
   
2. Flatten a large marshmallow on waxed paper with the palm of your hand. Cut a second marshmallow in half horizontally, then stack the halves on the first marshmallow to form a torso and head.
   
3. Push a thin pretzel stick down through the snowman (this will help him stand up), then set him on the cupcake.
   
4. Use decorators' gel to create a mouth, eyes, and buttons, then add pretzel stick arms and a wedge cut from an orange slice candy for a nose.
   
5. Accessorize with a candy hat (a Junior Mint secured to a Thin Mint with icing) and a fruit leather scarf.