Here are a couple holiday treat recipes for you to try. They are great for entertaining, or simple enough for a quick dinner to throw together. Hope you enjoy them with your family and friends to spread some holiday cheer!
Cherry, Almond and Herb Salad
(Food Network, Aida Mollencamp)
Ingredients
* 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
* 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh mint leaves
* 2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves
* 5 ounces washed and dried lamb's lettuce, stemmed (aka corn salad or mache)
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
* 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
* 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
* 1/4 cup dried tart cherries
Directions
In a small skillet, toast the sliced almonds until just browned; set aside.
Combine the herbs and lettuce in a bowl and toss to combine; set aside.
In a separate bowl, whisk together oil and vinegar and season well with salt and pepper. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat. Taste, adjust seasoning as needed. Top with the cherries and almonds and serve immediately.
Pair this salad with a nice cup of cheer, for those over 21 years of age: Pomegranate Tea Punch
Diageo Cocktails
Ingredients
* 1 oz Smirnoff Savannah Tea
* 1/2 oz Stirrings Pomegranate Liqueur
* 1 oz Ginger Ale
Directions
Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl or pitcher with plenty of ice. Stir and serve!
And finally, top off your palate with this delicious dessert from the Food Network’s Sandra Lee:
Raspberry Trifle with Rum Sauce
Ingredients
* 3 tablespoons butter
* 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
* 3/4 teaspoon imitation rum extract
* 3 tablespoons water
* 1/2 cup raspberry jam
* 1 frozen pound cake (12-ounce), thawed and cut into quarter-size cubes
* 3 containers (4 ounces each) refrigerated prepared vanilla pudding
* Fresh raspberries, for garnish
Directions
Heat butter in a large glass bowl in microwave on high until melted, about 30 seconds.
Whisk in confectioners' sugar, rum extract, and water, stirring to form a smooth sauce.
Heat jam in a small glass bowl in microwave on high until just melted, about 30 seconds.
In six small bowls or wineglasses, evenly distribute pound cake cubes. Pack cubes down slightly. Drizzle rum sauce and jam evenly over each. Spoon 3 tablespoons of pudding evenly over each.
Refrigerate for 45 minutes. Garnish with raspberries and serve.
Have a very Happy Holidays from our family at Cedar Commons Apartments to yours!!
