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Cookies and Bars

Holly Cookies

, This is one of my children’s favorite Christmastime cookie. They are so easy to make. I decorate mine with 3 pieces of red hot cinnamon candies on each cookie so it resembles wreaths of holly, although I must admit, the younger kids usually pick off the candies

Desserts, Refrigerator Dessert

Heath Bar Dessert

This luscious dessert was extremely popular back in the early 80’s and it still “goes over big” today. Throw everything together, pop it in the freezer and “forget about it”…until it’s ready to serve that is! Top it off with whipped topping and heath bar crumbles and enjoy!

Soups

Ham and Potato Soup

We had lots of ham left over from a holiday meal and after searching for recipes, I came across this soup recipe. Well, it was really good and I couldn’t stop at just one bowl. The nicest part about this is you don’t need to use a ham bone. So now when we have ham, […]

Appetizers & Dips

Ham & Cheese Pinwheels

Just before graduation, one of my “study buddies” hosted a luncheon and this is one of the appetizers she served. Ham is not one of my favorite things, but I noticed the ladies were hovering over this dish, so I decided to try one, and then another, and another. They were spectacular. Thanks Rosemarie for […]

Main Dish - Vegetarian

Goodwich Sandwich

Sometimes I like to have a “meatless meal”, and this sandwich has always been a favorite of mine. Back in the 80’s, this very tasty vegetarian “hand held meal” became popular. It’s chock full of tasty vegetables and grilled onions, served in a pita pocket. You can add or omit some of the items to […]

Beverages

Glogg

This adult beverage, which is a Swedish drink, mostly enjoyed at Christmastime, is served hot. It’s got fruits and nuts, spices, sugar and a boatload of booze. I remember my brother Rich scorching off his eyebrows when he lit a pot of this and my stepmother got very tipsy just from snacking on the raisins […]