Old-Time Tastes of the Season

Relax and have a cup of Spiced Tea!

It certainly wouldn't be Christmas without all the wonderful cooks in the world! Where would we be without all that tasty food to expand our waistlines? (smiling here!) But, truly, we all grew up with some kind of favorite dishes, maybe made in warm, cozy kitchens of our mothers and grandmothers. And then, as we had families of our own, many, many recipes were invented, experimented with (and maybe failed!), but we eventually started our own cookbooks with our favorite recipes.

Sharing Recipes 
What a great past time! Some of us, though, may only pretend to be cooks and bakers. Or maybe, even never attempt to get dirty in the flour and sugar at all, which is absolutely fine. (Time for a Hahaha! here). So let's start by sharing some really easy food starters today. If we want to try it out and add it to our own pages of recipes, the better for our friends and families. Note: most of these recipes are made quick and simple, not necessarily from scratch, but just a lot of fun and yummy. Adjust to your own liking. 

Old-Time Tastes

Spiced Tea
2 c. orange, powdered drink mix (aka Tang)
1 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 c. instant tea
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 c. sugar

Mix thoroughly and store in an airtight container. To serve, use 2 heaping teaspoons to one cup of hot water. If desired, garnish with a lemon or orange slice.

Waldorf Salad
2 c. peeled diced apples (6 medium)
1 TB sugar
1/2 tsp lemon juice
Dash salt
1 c. diced celery
1 c. halved red grapes (optional)
1/2 c. nuts
1/4 c. mayonnaise
1/2 c. whipping cream

Sprinkle apple cubes with sugar, lemon juice and salt. Add celery and nuts and grapes. Fold mayonnaise into whipping cream. Gently fold into apple mixture. Chill. Serves 6.

A version of Cherry Delights

Cherry Delights
1 c. margarine
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. light corn syrup (Karo) 
2 egg yolks (save whites for later)
2-1/2 c. flour
2 c. chopped nuts 
24 Maraschino cherries (cut in half) 

Oven 325 degrees
Mix margarine and sugar. Stir in syrup, egg yolks, and flour. Chill. Roll into 1-inch balls. Dip into slightly beaten egg whites, then in nuts. Place on greased cookie sheet. Place one cherry half into each center. Bake 20 minutes. Makes 4 dozen. 

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Then God said, "Look! I have given you every seed-bearing plant throughout the earth and all the fruit trees for your food." Genesis 1:29