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Glazed Carrots

2 T. margarine
¼ c. brown sugar
2 T. mustard
¼ tsp. salt
Parsley or Dill flakes
3 cups sliced carrots, cooked and drained [or a package of baby carrots, cooked and drained – I usually steam my vegetables]

Melt margarine in skillet. Stir in brown sugar, mustard and salt. Add cooked carrots. Heat, stirring constantly, until carrots are nicely glazed, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley or dill. Makes 4 servings.

I have also done these in the slow cooker on low – test with a fork periodically until tender.

Utilising your slow cooker for side dishes and even stuffing -unless you prefer your stuffing in the bird -at Christmas or Thanksgiving helps keep the house cool and the stovetop free for other goodies.

Frozen Salad

More of a dessert, really.  This would be good for a potluck, Christmas feast, or other large gatherings.

 

1, 15 oz can light Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk

4 – 5 T. lemon juice

1, 22 oz. can cherry pie filling

1 8 ¼ oz. can crushed pineapple, drained

1 large tub light Cool Whip

 

Combine first 4 ingredients, mix thoroughly.  Fold in 2 cups Cool Whip.  Pour into 13 x 9 pan, cover and freeze.  Serves 10.

Ridiculously Easy, Special Occasion, Blueberry Butter Tarts

Great for Christmas!

12 small frozen tart shells

1 egg, slightly beaten

½ c. corn syrup

¾ tsp vanilla

1 tsp. lemon juice

½ c. brown sugar

1 T. flour

3 T. melted butter

½ – ¾ c. fresh or frozen blueberries

Leave shells in foil cups and place on baking sheet.  In large bowl, whisk egg with lemon juice, syrup and vanilla.  In smaller bowl, stir together sugar and flour.  Then add to egg mixture with butter.  Divide blueberries equally into shells (about 5 or 6 per shell); fill with egg mixture to top.  Bake at 375 for 18-23 minutes, until filling is bubbly and top is a bit crusty. Each tart has 206 calories and 28 grams of carbs.

Festive Christmas Punch

1 can cranberry cocktail

2 cans raspberry cocktail

1/3 c. lemon juice

1 can lemonade

Mix above together, then combine with ginger ale and club soda as follows (for one glass):

½ c. club soda

¼ c. ginger ale

¼ c. punch mix

Ration is 2: 1: 1 – 2 parts club soda to one part each ginger ale and punch mix.

[Note:  This can be a bit acidic.  For less acidity, eliminate the lemon juice.]

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