Christmas recipes
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"My husband comes from a family of almond growers, so I use almonds often in my baking. Thes... ( more )

Unfold pastry sheets onto a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into nine 3-in. squares.... ( more )

Prep: 20m Cook: 20m Servs: 18

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almond rice with raspberry sauce - More like this

Filed Under: christmas, dessert, holiday

Ingredients (12)

: 5 cups water, divided 2 cups uncooked long grain rice 2 teaspoons salt 2 1/2 cups milk 1 cup sugar 1 cup slivered almonds, toas... ( more )

- 5 cups water, divided
- 2 cups uncooked long grain rice
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen sweetened raspberries, thawed
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cups whipping cream
- fresh mint

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"It simply wouldn't be Christmas in our family without this old-fashioned dessert. Cool and ... ( more )

In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring 4 cups of water, rice and salt to a boil. Reduce... ( more )

Prep: 10m Cook: 30m Servs: 8

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almond tea cakes - More like this

Filed Under: cake, christmas, holiday, fruit

Ingredients (14)

: 2 cups butter, softened 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 eggs 4 teaspoons almond extract 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 t... ( more )

- 2 cups butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 4 teaspoons almond extract
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- FILLING:
- 1 egg white
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup ground almonds
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- Milk
- Sliced almonds

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"I keep busy with our baby daughter and helping my dad on his dairy farm. But when I have ti... ( more )

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add... ( more )

Prep: 30m Cook: 20m Servs: 60

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Alaska Salmon Bake with Pecan Crunch Coating - More like this

Filed Under: christmas, holiday, main dish

Ingredients (9)

: 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard 3 tablespoons butter, melted 5 teaspoons honey 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs 1/2 cup finely chopped pe... ( more )

- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 5 teaspoons honey
- 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
- 3 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
- 6 (4 ounce) fillets salmon
- salt and pepper to taste
- 6 lemon wedges

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"Baked salmon makes an excellent Christmas main course!" ( more )

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). In a small bowl, mix together the mustard... ( more )

Prep: 20m Cook: 10m Servs: 6

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almond apricot coffee cake - More like this

Filed Under: bread, christmas, dessert, holiday, pie, thanksgiving, quick

Ingredients (11)

: 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 cups sugar 3 eggs 1 teaspoon almond extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking ... ( more )

- 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup slivered almonds, divided
- 1 (12 ounce) jar apricot preserves, divided

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"From Greenfield, Iowa, Sharon Mensing writes, 'The nutty aroma and delicate fruit flavor ma... ( more )

In a mixing bowl, cream butter. Gradually beat in sugar until light and fluffy, about 5-7 mi... ( more )

Prep: 20m Cook: 55m Servs: 12