Tag Archive: holiday recipes

Dec 17 2012

Peppermint Topped Chocolate Cookies

The delicious mix of peppermint and chocolate is perfect for the holidays. I included these in our neighbor gifts this year . I found this recipe in a pile of recipes written on scrap paper. I swear one day I will get them all sorted, typed and put in a proper notebook, LOL   What You Need 1 Cup flour 1/2 Cup cocoa …

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Dec 19 2011

Monday Celebration

candy cane bark

It’s Monday and the winners have been selected for the Tis The Season Giveaway. I decided if there were at least 300 entries I would consider it a success and I would have it as an annual event. There weren’t quite 300 but… I will make it an annual event anyway Thank you to those …

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Dec 12 2011

Seasons Eatings Peppermint Sundae

peppermint hot fudge sundae

Continuing my seasons eatings recipes this week I’m sharing a fun way to use candy canes!           What You Need 2 Pints vanilla ice cream (softened) 1/2 Cup candy canes (crushed) 1 Cup heavy cream 1/4 Cup light corn syrup* 12 oz. Semisweet chocolate ( finely chopped) Large Bowl Cling wrap …

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Dec 05 2011

Seasons Eatings Thumbprint Cookies

Continuing my seasons eatings recipes this week I’m sharing a long time favorite, thumbprint cookies. They remind me of my childhood, I used to make these with my Mother at the holidays.  Did you still make cookies you used to make as a child?            What You Need 1 1/4 cups …

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Nov 28 2011

Seasons Eatings, Orange Snowballs

For those of you who are wondering where meatless Monday is, I have postponed Meatless Monday until January. I will be posting yummy holiday foods and treats instead ( most are desserts,so meatless anyway). Today lets make Orange Coconut Snowballs.note:this recipe does require refrigeration prior to baking.     What You Need 2 1/4 Cups …

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Nov 25 2011

And They Are Off

pink slippers kcb

It’s Black Friday and they are off! Off to start their holiday shopping, racing, eyes half opened, lists gripped tightly in there fists. The bargain hunters, the energizer bunnies of shopping. Not me!! I stay at home where it’s cozy, and I shop online. Tea in hand and still in my pajamas and slippers I …

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Nov 22 2011

A Bit Of Blog News

news

Today’s blog post is a bit out of the ordinary. Since some of you  don’t receive my newsletter I want to take a few minutes to share some general information about “the happenings”  here at Katherines Corner. To receive my  newsletter just fill in your email in the newsletter section on the right sidebar.   …

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Nov 21 2011

Meatless Monday Pumpkin Bread

pumpkin bread

You are going to start seeing a whole lot of holiday themed foods here over the next few weeks. Meatless Monday may just turn into recipe Monday for a little while. I hope you like this pumpkin bread recipe. You can make one loaf for now and one loaf for Thanksgiving.       What …

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Dec 23 2010

Yummy Holiday Gingerbread Loaf Recipe

You saw it in the wordless Wednesday post above, now you can make some too. What You Need 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup whole wheat flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp ginger (ground) 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp cardamom ( ground) 1/4 tsp cinnamon (ground) 1/4 tsp nutmeg …

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Dec 09 2010

Candy Cane Bark Two Recipes

Some people call it candy cane or peppermint bark, others call it peppermint brittle, whatever you call it, I know you’ll call it yummy. Here are two recipes I hope you’ll enjoy making this holiday season. Great to fill holiday tins with and give to friends and neighbors too. Recipe One  6  oz. chocolate-flavor candy …

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Dec 04 2010

Toasted Pecan Cookies and Soft Sugar Cookies

It’s National Cookie Day! I dug out these yummy cookies to share. Toasted Pecan Mounds     What You need 1 cup pecans ( toasted and cooled) 1 3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar 2 sticks (1 cup) cold unsalted butter cut into small pieces) 2 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp salt 2 cups all-purpose flour …

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Dec 06 2009

Edible Snowmen Holiday Craft

Edible Snowmen, Yummy!Make Marshmallow Snowmen with your children and grandchildren! What You Need Marshmallows, Melted Caramels,Gingersnap Cookies and Decorative elements sprinkles, royal icing, pretzel sticks, spice drops, fruit leather, food coloring and pink Cake Mate Decorations Lets make a snowman! Dip a marshmallow in melted caramel; place on a gingersnap. Put sprinkles over excess caramel. …

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Oct 25 2009

Chocolate Spiders

Lets play with our food! These chocolate spiders.  Are a fun and so easy to make! A yummy Halloween treat What You Need: Chocolate-covered cream-filled snack cakes ( ding dongs) Black licorice laces ( or brown if you can find it) M&M’s Chocolate and vanilla icing ( icing piping bag) or icing in the tube …

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