Christmas 2014 Recipe Collection

Here is a collection of the recipes that I made over the Christmas holidays

Christmas Cookies

Chocolaty Filled Wafers

http://whats4dinnersue.blogspot.ca/2015/04/chocolaty-filled-wafers-christmas.html

Spiced Coffee Slices

http://whats4dinnersue.blogspot.ca/2015/04/spiced-coffee-slices-christmas-cookies.html

Chocolate & Vanilla Pinwheels

http://whats4dinnersue.blogspot.ca/2015/04/chocolate-vanilla-pinwheelschristmas.html

Chococonut Chip Cookies

http://whats4dinnersue.blogspot.ca/2015/04/chococonut-chip-cookieschristmas-cookies.html

Nutella No Bake Cookies

http://whats4dinnersue.blogspot.ca/2015/04/nutella-no-bake-cookieschristmas-cookies.html

Christmas Basket featuring Fig and Brandy Jam

http://whats4dinnersue.blogspot.ca/2015/01/christmas-food-basket-2014.html

Christmas Dinner:

Roasted Turkey with gravy

Roasted Veggies
http://whats4dinnersue.blogspot.ca/2015/04/roasted-vegetables-christmas-dinner-2014.html

Baked Sweet Potatoes with Orange & Brandy
http://whats4dinnersue.blogspot.ca/2015/04/orange-brandy-spiced-baked-sweet.html

Green Bean, Onion, Feta & Walnut Salad
http://whats4dinnersue.blogspot.ca/2015/04/green-bean-walnut-feta-saladchristmas.html

Caramelized Onion & Pecan Brussels Sprouts

http://whats4dinnersue.blogspot.ca/2015/04/caramelized-onion-pecan-brussels.html

Tiramsiu

New Year’s Eve:   
Beef Broccoli Lo Mein, Spring Rolls & Fortune Cookies

http://whats4dinnersue.blogspot.ca/2015/02/beef-broccoli-lo-mein-new-years-eve.html

Beef Broccoli Lo Mein _ New Year's Eve tradition

Served New Year’s Eve along with fortune cookies I bought at the bulk barn.  Had enough to pack 2 servings in aluminum trays and carried over to neighbour’s house for their enjoyment wishing them a happy new year!  It really felt like authentic Chinese takeout.

Served with purchased egg rolls and enjoyed with friends over a glass or two of wine.  Dish was so filling no other sides were needed.  Later we all broke open a fortune cookie to see how we would all fare for the coming year! 

Beef Broccoli Lo Mein

8 oz uncooked spaghetti

1 t dark sesame oil

1 T peanut oil

1 T minced garlic

4 garlic cloves, minced

3 c chopped broccoli

1.5 c vertically sliced onion

1 lb flank steak, trimmed and cut across grain into long, thin strips

3 T low sodium soy sauce

2 T brown sugar

1 T oyster sauce

1 T chile paste with garlic

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and drain.’

Combine pasta and sesame oil, tossing well to coat.

While pasta cooks, heat peanut oil in a large nonstick skillet over med high heat.  Add ginger and garlic, sauté 30 seconds.  Add broccoli and onion, sauté 30 seconds.  Add steak and sauté 5 minutes or until done.  Add pasta mixture, soy sauce, and remaining ingredients.  Cook 1 minute or until lo mein is thoroughly heated, stirring constantly. 

6 servings/327 cal per serving

courtesy of Cooking Light Annual Cookbook