Chocolate Peppermint Schnapps Cake

2/3 cup butter, softened 1-2/3 cups sugar 3 eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour 2/3 cup baking cocoa 1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1-1/3 cups milk 1/2 c Crushed Candy Canes 1/8 c Peppermint Schnapps In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to … Continue reading Chocolate Peppermint Schnapps Cake

Perfect Holiday Prime Rib

1 (5 lb) choice cut prime rib roast 1⁄2 cup kosher salt 1 tablespoon garlic powder or 6 garlic cloves, crushed pepper, generous amount additional seasoning, as preferred Let roast come to room temperature, rub roast with seasonings. Place roast, bone side down, in shallow roasting pan, but do not cover. Add a small amount of water to pan. Insert meat thermometer, not touching any … Continue reading Perfect Holiday Prime Rib

EggNog Fudge

Ingredients ½ cup (1 stick) butter ¾ cup eggnog 2 cups sugar 10 ounces white chocolate, coarsely chopped ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme 1 cup chopped pecans, 1 teaspoon rum or rum extract Directions In heavy saucepan, combine butter, eggnog and sugar. Bring to a full rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium, and continue to … Continue reading EggNog Fudge

Mint Oreo Christmas Bark

Courtesy of www.food.com Ingredients 1 (20 ounce) packages mint-flavored creme-filled chocolate sandwich cookies 2 (18 1/2 ounce) packages white chocolate 1 cup chopped toasted pecans (optional) or 1 cup walnuts, divided (optional) Directions Line a 10 x 15-inch jelly-roll pan with wax paper then spray generously with paper with cooking spray. In a large bowl break HALF of the cookies into coarse pieces then mix in … Continue reading Mint Oreo Christmas Bark

Cherry Ham Glaze

1 (12 ounce) jar cherry preserves 1/4 cup liquid honey 1/4 cup red wine vinegar (no substitutes) 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/8 teaspoon salt (can use a little more to taste) Directions: 1 In a medium saucepan combine all ingredients; bring to a light simmer over medium heat. 2 Reduce heat to low and simmer stirring for … Continue reading Cherry Ham Glaze

Pecan Pie Bark

**NOT DIET FRIENDLY** (but great to give out on Christmas cookie trays) Pecan Pie Bark Ingredients: 2 sticks butter 1 cup white sugar 1 & 1/4 cups pecan halves About 2 packages (approx. 12 sheets) honey graham crackers Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Lay graham crackers tightly across the area of a lightly greased rimmed baking sheet. Trim any crackers to fit the sides … Continue reading Pecan Pie Bark