Our Favorite Holiday Recipes

The Holidays have arrived, and we thought it might be a good time to share some of our favorite recipes, to give you some inspiration for your upcoming Holiday dinners.

Here is a list of a few of our favorite recipes, perfect for all of your Holiday dinners, potluck lunches at work, or any holiday celebration:

• Green Beans with Almonds
  • Ingredients:
    • 2 Pounds Fresh Green Beans, Washed and Trimmed
    • 2 Slices of Bacon
    • ¼ Cup Sliced Almonds
  • Directions:
    • Remove both ends of beans, break in half, and wash thoroughly.
    • Place in a large pot and add water 3 to 4 inches from the top. Add bacon and cook until tender.
    • Remove bacon from cooking water and discard. Remove beans and place in a large bowl, add almonds and toss. Serve Hot.
• Red Garlic Mashed Potatoes
  • Ingredients:
    • 8 Red Potatoes, Cubed
    • 2 Teaspoons Crushed Garlic
    • 1/2 Cup Butter
    • 1/4 Cup Half and Half Cream
    • 1/4 Teaspoon Steak Seasoning
    • 1/4 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
    • 1/8 Teaspoon White Sugar
  • Directions:
    • Place the potatoes into a large pot, and fill with enough water to cover. Add 1 teaspoon of the crushed garlic to the water for flavor. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 10 minutes, or until easily pierced with a fork.
    • Drain the potatoes, and add the butter. Mash until the butter is melted. Mix in the half-and-half, steak seasoning, garlic powder, sugar, and remaining garlic. Mix potatoes with an electric mixer until smooth.
• Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes
  • Ingredients:
    • 4 Russet Potatoes, sliced into 1/4 inch slices
    • 1 Onion, sliced into rings
    • 3 Tablespoons Butter
    • 3 Tablespoons All Purpose Flower
    • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
    • 2 Cups Milk
    • 1 1/2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • Directions:
    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter a 1 quart casserole dish.
    • Layer 1/2 of the potatoes into bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Top with the onion slices, and add the remaining potatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    • In a medium-size saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Mix in the flour and salt, and stir constantly with a whisk for one minute. Stir in milk. Cook until mixture has thickened. Stir in cheese all at once, and continue stirring until melted, about 30 to 60 seconds. Pour cheese over the potatoes, and cover the dish with aluminum foil.
    • Bake 1 1/2 hours in the preheated oven.

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