Gourmet Cooking and LivingLearn the ins and outs of being a gourmet. Quick and easy gourmet recipes and tips for gourmet living.<br>White Christmas Bars in a Jar- December 14, 2006 White Christmas Bars in a Jar 14 cup white chocolate or vanilla milk chips 12 cup chopped pecans, toasted and cooled 12 cup sweetened dried cherries or cranberries 12 cup light brown sugar, packed 1 cup buttermilk biscuit baking mix 12 cup brown sugar, packed 1 cup buttermilk biscuit baking mix In 1-quart wide-mouth glass jar, gently layer and pack ingredients in the order listed, beginning with the white chocolate or vanilla chips. If there is any space left after adding the last...http://www.gourmet-living.com/recipes.html?recipe=10482 Peppermint Marshmallow Sauce- December 12, 2006 Peppermint Marshmallow Sauce This is very good over ice cream. 23 cup light corn syrup 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 (7 ounce) jar Marshmallow Crme 12 cup half-and-half 12 cup crushed hard peppermint candy In medium saucepan, cook corn syrup and butter over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Cool for 5 minutes. Stir in Marshmallow Crme, blending well. Gradually add half-and-half, stirring until mixture is...http://www.gourmet-living.com/recipes.html?recipe=10399 Festive Holiday Trifle- December 7, 2006 Festive Holiday Trifle 2 small boxes raspberry gelatin 1 pint frozen raspberries 1 large box vanilla pudding mix 1 pint whipping cream, whipped 12 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup miniature marshmallows 1 angel food cake, broken into pieces Maraschino cherries Chopped walnuts Dissolve gelatin in 2 cups boiling water in bowl; cool slightly. Add frozen raspberries; stir until thawed. Prepare pudding according to package instructions, using 12 cup less...http://www.gourmet-living.com/recipes.html?recipe=10404 Christmas Plum Pudding with Brandied Cider Sauce- December 5, 2006 Christmas Plum Pudding with Brandied Cider Sauce Although often confused with fruitcake, this classic Christmas dessert tastes more like a rich, dense spice cake. This version uses butter instead of the traditional suet and can be made with your choice of candied fruit, currants, or raisins. 1 14 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon grated orange rind 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 34 teaspoon baking powder 12 teaspoon ground ginger 18 teaspoon ground cloves 12 cup firmly packed light...http://www.gourmet-living.com/recipes.html?recipe=10396 Christmas Chocolate Mousse- December 1, 2006 Christmas Chocolate Mousse 3 cups miniature marshmallows 12 cup milk 1 (4 ounce) Hershey chocolate bar, broken 1 cup whipping cream 6 small candy canes Put marshmallows, milk and Hershey bar in the top of a double boiler. Stir over hot water until melted and cool. Whip whipping cream and fold into cooled chocolate mixture. Pour into 6 small dessert dishes and chill. When ready to serve, garnish with a daub of whipped cream and a small candy cane or a piece of fresh holly. Serves..http://www.gourmet-living.com/recipes.html?recipe=10395 |