1625 holiday topper Recipes

arugula , tough stems trimmed, heads radicchio, cored , outer leaves discarded, belgian endives, trimmed, red radishes, trimmed and sliced, snipped fresh chives, red-wine vinegar, dijon mustard, salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste, extra-virgin olive oil

onions, divided, canola oil or vegetable oil, divided, ancho chile powder,* divided, dried oregano (preferably mexican), divided, bone-in pork shoulder (boston butt), cut into 4- to 5-inch pieces, some meat left on bone, more) low-salt chicken broth, diced green chiles, drained, garlic cloves, minced, ground cumin, golden or white hominy, drained, limes, each cut into 4 wedges, sliced green onion, chopped fresh cilantro

cognac or other brandy, golden raisins, currants, dried apricots, finely chopped, dried cranberries, whole blanched almonds plus 1/3 cup for top of cake (6 ouncecs total), sugar, divided, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, unsalted butter, softened, eggs, pure vanilla extract, grated orange zest, sweet orange marmalade or apricot preserves, orange-flavored liqueur

all purpose flour, baking powder, salt, unsalted butter, room temperature, sugar, eggs, grated lemon peel, vanilla extract, whole aniseed, dried sweetened cranberries, shelled natural unsalted pistachios, imported white chocolate, chopped

unsalted butter, room temperature, golden brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, all purpose flour, baking powder, salt, ground nutmeg, more) powdered sugar (about 2 1/4 lb), just whites (pasteurized powdered egg whites ), more) water, assorted food colorings , preferably wilton concentrated gel pastes in golden yellow, violet, moss green, red (no taste) and sky blue

chilled lemon-lime soda (about 30 oz), chilled cranberry-apple juice drink, chilled dry white wine, brandy

dry yeast, granulated sugar, eggs, vegetable oil , such as canola or safflower, kosher salt, all-purpose flour, firm-tart apple (about 8 oz), peeled, cored, and cut into small cubes, raisins, lemon juice, honey, ground cinnamon, egg yolk

egg, applesauce, vegetable oil, molasses, sugar, flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, boiling water, sugar , to sprinkle

dark brown sugar (packed), butter (1 stick), dark rum, dark molasses, spicy mustard, cider vinegar, ground cinnamon, fresh ground pepper

water, water, water, eggs, butter or 1/4 cup margarine, cut up, salt, bread flour (i ve used all-purpose), sugar, yeast, egg, lightly beaten, sugar

flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda, orange juice, freshly squeezed (if possible), melted butter, egg, well beaten, fresh cranberries, halved, chopped walnuts

frozen cut green beans, grated orange rind, dried cranberries or 1/2 cup fresh cranberries, honey, bacon bits (home made are best)

high quality white bread , torn into quarters, unsalted butter, salt and pepper, grated parmesan cheese , the good stuff, garlic cloves, minced , never press, flour, red pepper flakes, green beans, ends trimmed, chicken broth, lemon juice, minced fresh thyme

pretzels (i prefer the square shape ), hugs chocolates, m & s plain chocolate candy (christ as colors)

apples, orange, pear, miracle whip, ketchup, tropical fruit salad , without juice, yogurt , sugar free, fat free

cranberries (about 6 oz), water, sugar, chunky-style applesauce, kiwis, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds, tangerines, peeled , segmented, seeded if desired, cubes fresh pineapple (from 1/2 large pineapple), vanilla yogurt, ground cinnamon, tangerine peel strips (optional)

pitted dates, chopped, candied pineapple, chopped (about 1 2/3 cups), coarsely chopped brazil nuts (about 8 oz), blanched slivered almonds, lightly toasted (about 8 oz), all purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, salt, unsalted butter, room temperature, sugar, eggs