Turkey Tetrazzini

Noodle Mixture
8 oz. spaghetti
1 T. butter
1 1/2 T. lemon juice
2 c. diced cooked turkey

Sauce
3 T. butter
2 T. flour
2 1/2 c. chicken broth
1/2 t. paprika
1/8 t. nutmeg
1 1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. pepper
1 c. milk

Topping
3/4 c. Parmesan cheese
paprika

400 degrees
25 minutes

Wassail

1 quart apple cider or juice
1 small can orange juice concentrate
1/4 small can lemonade concentrate
1 tsp whole cloves or 1/4 tsp powdered cloves
2 cinnamon sticks or 1/4 tsp powdered cinnamon

Mix all ingredients in large pot. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Let sit for 15 minutes before serving.

Note: We usually transfer the wassail to a crockpot and keep on warm so wassail can be enjoyed throughout the day.

Mini Cheesecakes

12 vanilla wafers
16 oz cream cheese
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2 eggs

Line muffin tins w/ foil liners. Place a vanilla wafer in each liner. In mixing bowl, mix cream cheese, vanilla, and sugar on medium speed until well-blended. Add eggs and mix well. Pour mixture over wafers filling 1/4 - 1/2 full. Bake 25 minutes at 325 degrees. Remove from pan when cool. Chill in refrigerator. Top with fruit, preserves, or chocolate when chilled.

Note: We usually topped them with cherry pie filling

Chocolate Fluffy Bits

These are my absolute favorite!

16 oz milk chocolate chips (or 2 8 oz chocolate bars)
1 12 oz container cool whip, softened
crushed graham crackers

Melt chocolate in microwave and cool slightly. Mix cool whip with chocolate. Drop mixture by teaspoon into graham crack crumbs and roll until ball is form. Put fluffy bits on baking sheet covered with waxed paper. Cool in fridge. Enjoy!

Ice Cream Crunch

1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream, softened
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup margarine
3 cups rice crispies
3/4 cup coconut
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1 large package strawberry danish dessert
1 large package frozen strawberries

Melt brown sugar and margarine in large pan. Add rice crispies, coconut, and nuts. Spread 1/2 mixture in 9X13 glass pan. Spread ice cream on top. Place in freezer for 5 minutes or until firm. Remove from freezer and spread remaining mixture on top of ice cream. Return to freezer until ready to serve.

Topping: Prepare danish dessert as directed and add strawberries. Store in refrigerator.

When serving slice ice cream crunch into pieces and top with strawberry sauce.

Peanut Brittle

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 cup roasted salted peanuts
1 TBS butter
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp baking soda.

Stir sugar and corn syrup in glass bowl. Microwave 4 minutes on high. Stir in peanuts. Microwave 3-4 minutes on high. Add butter, blending well. Microwave 1 - 1 1/2 minutes on high. Add vanilla and baking soda. Stir until light and foamy. Pour onto greased cookie sheet. Cool 30 minutes and then break into pieces. Store in air tight container.

Oh Henry Bars

Another christmas traditional

Base
1 cup sugar
1 cup corn syrup
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup spanish peanuts
2 cups rice crispies

Topping
6 ounces butterscotch chips
6 ounces milk chocolate chips

Mix sugar and corn syrup in saucepan and bring to boil. Boil 1 minute. Remove from heat. Add peanut butter, rice crispies, and peanuts. Mix well and spread into 9X13 pan. Melt butterscotch and chocolate chips (in microwave or on stove) and spread over top of base. Cool, cut, and enjoy.

Lemon Squares

Okay, I got some holiday treat recipes from Mom. This is one of my favorites!

Crust
1 cup buutter
1/2 c. powdered sugar
2 cups flour

Mix and press into 9X13 pan (including crust on press up on sides of pan). Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

Filling
4 eggs
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup flour
6 TBS lemon juice

Beat eggs. Mix sugar and flour together and add to eggs. Mix. Add lemon and mix.
Pour onto baked crust. Bake 25 min at 350. Cool and dust w/ powdered sugar.