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COMFORT FOOD RECIPES FOR WINTER
*** Prior to the various Holidays we will add a new recipe daily. So, stop by often. ***
Fall is wonderful with cooler days and nights.
So, we're bringing you some of the best Fall, easy refreshing recipes for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Desserts. Enjoy.
Dinner Recipe: Pomegranate-Glazed Christmas Ribs
Servings: 8-10
Food Network - Step by Step
Shake things up this holiday season and replace your Christmas ham with Christmas ribs slathered with triple pomegranate flavor. First, we brush the ribs with sticky pomegranate molasses and rub them with a smoky warm spice blend. Second, we slow-roast them with pomegranate juice to keep things moist, along with some jalapeño for heat. After roasting, we use the pan juices to make a sticky-sweet and slightly spicy BBQ sauce. Finally, we garnish the ribs with fresh pomegranate seeds, for jewel-tone flecks of color and a tangy crunch in every bite.
Recipe by: Emily Weinberger for Food Network Kitchen
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Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 racks baby back ribs (about 2 1/4 pounds total)
- 3/4 cup pomegranate molasses
- 1 cup pomegranate juice
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup fresh pomegranate seeds
Preparation Instructions:
- Combine the dark brown sugar, chili powder, allspice, cayenne, smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon salt and a generous amount of black pepper in a medium bowl.
- Brush the baby back ribs all over with 1/4 cup of the pomegranate molasses. Sprinkle evenly with the spice mixture, pressing it over both sides of the ribs. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and preferably overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
- Add the pomegranate juice, balsamic vinegar and jalapeño to a roasting pan. Place the ribs on top and tightly cover the roasting pan with foil. Bake until the ribs are juicy, and tender and the meat easily pulls away when pierced with a fork, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
- Set the ribs aside on a baking sheet to rest, about 30 minutes. Position an oven rack in the top third of the oven. Turn the oven heat to broil.
- Meanwhile, place the roasting pan over 2 burners on the stovetop over medium-high heat. Add the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce and remaining 1/2 cup pomegranate molasses to the pan and whisk to combine. Simmer the sauce until reduced by half and thick like syrup, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Brush the ribs with 1/2 cup of the barbecue sauce. Broil the ribs on the top rack, rotating the baking sheet halfway through if necessary, until nicely caramelized, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Slice the ribs and transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with the pomegranate seeds and serve with the remaining barbecue sauce on the side.
- Serve and enjoy!
Dessert Recipe: Santa Hat Crispy-Treat Cheesecake Squares
Servings: 25
Food Network ~ Step by Step
Crunchy and gooey rice cereal marshmallow treats are an unexpected yet delightful crust for a creamy cheesecake topping. Fresh strawberries on top form cute Santa hats and also provide a burst of bright acidity to cut through all of the richness.
Recipe by: Food Network Kitchen
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Ingredients:
- Cooking spray
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 ounces mini marshmallows (about 1 cup tightly packed)
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Kosher salt
- 4 cups crispy rice cereal
- One 1/4-ounce package unflavored powdered gelatin
- Two 8-ounce packages cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 25 medium strawberries, hulled
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Line a 9-inch square pan with foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two sides. Lightly coat the foil and a wooden spoon with cooking spray.
- For the cheesecake squares: Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the marshmallows, honey, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and a pinch of salt, and stir with the wooden spoon until the marshmallows have completely melted, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the rice cereal, and stir until the mixture is fully combined. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan, and press into an even layer while warm. Let sit at room temperature until firm, about 20 minutes.
- Combine the gelatin with 2 tablespoons water in a small microwave-safe bowl, and set aside to soften, about 5 minutes. Beat the cream cheese on medium-high speed with an electric mixer until completely smooth, about 1 minute. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the the sour cream, sugar, lemon juice, remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and a pinch of salt, and beat on medium-high speed until smooth, about 1 minute.
- Microwave the gelatin in 10-second increments, stirring as needed, until it dissolves, 30 to 50 seconds. Pour the gelatin into the cream cheese mixture, and beat on medium-high speed until incorporated, about 30 seconds.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crispy treat layer, and spread out evenly with an offset spatula or butter knife. Wrap the pan loosely with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until the cheesecake layer is set, about 2 hours or up to overnight.
- For the frosting: Whisk together the butter and cream cheese by hand in a medium bowl. Add the sugar and vanilla and whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Cut the cheesecake bites into twenty-five 1 3/4-inch squares. Transfer the frosting to a piping bag or resealable plastic bag. Cut a 1/4-inch hole in the corner of the piping bag. Pipe a circle of frosting on the top of each square, about the diameter of the base of a strawberry. Place a strawberry cut side-down on top of each frosting circle, pushing down gently so that the frosting comes up around the bottom of the strawberry and resembles the base of a Santa hat. Pipe a ball of frosting on the tip of each strawberry for a pom-pom.
Cheesecake Squares:
Frosting:
Preparation Instructions:
The Colonial Williamsburg Tavern Cookbook
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HOLIDAY TRADITIONS
You will find cultural variations on Christmas, New Year's, Thanksgiving, and other holidays, relating to traditions, stories, foods, events, games for the kiddies, and more. You will also find the origins to these various traditions.
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We hope you enjoy exploring the Holiday Traditions site.
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