Holiday Cocktails

Lychee Martinis(for the recipe click on image...). Photo: Martha Stewart

Ring in the New Year with stylish cocktails.

Here are a few cocktail ideas that'll make your holiday party special.

Please drink responsibly!

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Prime Rib with Tapenade

Prime rib with Tapenade - Photo: Robert Gauthier/LATimes

The secret to roasting prime rib is to let it cook low and slow in the oven. 

After removing roast from the hot oven, wait at least 30 minutes before carving(carving too soon will release juices...and the meat will be dry by dinnertime).

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Holiday Gift Ideas: Carol's Daughter - Homemade Peppermint Body Scrub and Hot Cocoa Milk Bath Moisturizer Recipe

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Peppermint Body Scrub and Hot Cocoa Milk Bath Moisturizer are two of several beauty products that can be made in your own kitchen.

Two great product recipes that'll leave your skin feeling silky smooth.

For the perfect gift idea, place any recipe you choose into a decorative glass jar or container, then wrap with ribbon!

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Holiday Cocktail: Candy Cane Cooler

The Candy Cane Cooler is cool peppermint flavor over ice in a cocktail glass.

This holiday drink is made with crushed candy canes, infused vodka and ice cubes.

Please drink responsibly this holiday season!

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Holiday Cocktails: Boardwalk Boss

Boardwalk Boss is a smooth cocktail guaranteed to get your holiday party started!

Please drink responsibly...be safe!

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Holiday Appetizers: Shrimp Hush Puppies with Dip

Shrimp Hush Puppies are tasty appetizers that'll get any party poppin'!

I made them for my holiday party and they were the hit of the party!

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Gingerbread Ice Cream

A bowl of Gingerbread Ice Cream - Photo: Tracey's Culinary Adventures.

Gingerbread Ice Cream is two treats in one.

It's the taste of fresh baked gingerbread cookies, and a bowl of homemade ice cream during the holiday.

A real holiday treat! 

For the recipe click here... 

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The Best Hot Chocolate Ever

Hot Chocolate - Photo: The Food NetworkMaking homemade hot chocolate is as easy as opening a package of hot cocoa mix from the supermarket.

There's lots of creamy chocolate in this hot beverage recipe.

It can be made with four simple ingredients(one's optional) in a saucepan on your stove top. 

For the recipe click here...

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Butter Cookie Sandwiches with Chestnut Cream

Butter Cookie Sandwiches with Chestnut Cream - Photo: Martha StewartButter Cookie Sandwiches with Chestnut Cream are two thin butter cookies with a sweet chestnut cream in the middle, dipped in chocolate.

These cookies are easy to make with a few ingredients from your pantry. 

Ideal treats for a cookie swap... and they're the perfect food gift idea anytime!

For the recipe click here...

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Orange Cardamom Cookies

Orange Cardamom Cookies - Photo: Romulo Yanes - Gourmet Magazine

Orange Cardamom Cookies are made with a few simply ingredients that include orange zest, cardamom and heavy cream, then baked in the oven.

After these delicious treats have cooled on a cookie rack, they can be decorated with icing and decorative sugar.

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Gingerbread Whoopie Pies with Lemon Cream Cheese Filling

Gingerbread Whoopie Pies with Lemon Cream Cheese Filling - Tracey's Culinary Adventures

Gingerbread Whoopie Pies with Lemon Cream Cheese Filling are cookie treats made with all of the ingredients the remind you of oven-baked desserts during the holiday season(ginger, nutmeg and brown sugar).

Gift Idea: A few of these treats in a cookie jar with a bow would make a sweet gift for someone on your shopping list!

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Healthy Winter Fruit Salad

Healthy Winter Fruit Salad - Photo: Food Network

The Winter Fruit Salad is an healthy alternative when you're faced with delicious cookies, cakes and pies during the holiday season.

To make this easy salad you need fresh fruit(in season) from the produce department at your local market.

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German Chocolate Cake With Coconut - Pecan Cajeta Frosting

German Chocolate Cake With Coconut - Pecan Cajeta Frosting - Photo: Food Network

German Chocolate Cake With Coconut - Pecan Cajeta Frosting is a chocolate four layer cake made with chocolate ganache poured over cajeta(a caramelized filling).

The toasted coconut and chopped pecans sprinkled on top makes this dessert that much more special to eat.

This delicious cake won't last very long on your dessert table this holiday!

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No-Recipe Red Velvet Trifle

No-Recipe Red Velvet Trifle - Photo: Cooking Channel

A trifle can be made easily in minutes with your favorite foods(sweet or savory) fresh from your own refrigerator.

No-Recipe Red Velvet Trifle is a sweet dessert made in a trifle bowl with red velvet cake(cut into cubes), whip cream and coconut flakes.

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Cinnamon-Eggnog Scones

Cinnamon-Eggnog Scones - Photo: Tracey's Culinary AdventuresScones are biscuits that can be flavored with almost any spice, fruit or nut.

They can be cooked on a griddle or baked in an oven(most are baked).

Cinnamon-Eggnog scones are made with flour, nutmeg and cinnamon chips.

For the complete recipe click here...

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