Basic Chutney
Large pan
spice bag or muslin cloth and string
Ladle
Stainless steel jam funnel
Slow cooker or Crock Pot I used a 4 to 6 person (4.7 litre) CrockPot.
4 x 450g Sterilised jam jar
- 1 kg fruit or vegetables of your choice
- About 3 medium apples
- About 3 medium onions
- 200 g sultanas or raisins
- 1 tsp chilli flakes optional
- 25 g fresh ginger grated optional
- 2 tsp salt
- 400 ml vinegar
- 400 g sugar
- 2 tsp coriander seeds An alternative to coriander, mustard and black peppercorns, is a total of 2 tablespoons of your preferred spices.
- 2 tsp mustard seeds
- 2 tsp black peppercorns
Instructions
Cut your vegetables and fruit into roughly the same size pieces so they cook evenly.
Add diced vegetables and sultanas (and chilli flakes, sea salt and grated ginger if using) to a large preserving pan.
Make up your spice bag by tying the spices in a large muslin square or use a ready made bag. Add to the pan.
Pour in the cider vinegar, give everything a good stir and slowly bring to the boil.
Turn the heat down to low and stir in the sugar until it’s completely dissolved.Let the chutney mixture simmer for at least 1 ½ to 2 hours. Stir every now and then to prevent chutney sticking to the bottom of the pan.Check for thickness by drawing a silicone spatula or wooden spoon through the chutney mixture. Your chutney is ready when it parts to reveal the pan base and this remains visible for a few seconds.
Whilst chutney is still hot, ladle into sterilized jars and fill to within 6mm (1/4″” inch) of the top. Use the back of a spoon to pack down your chutney and remove any air pockets.
Seal tightly with a lid and label when cold.
Slow Cooker / Crockpot methodFollow Stovetop method steps 1 to 4 before carefully transferring contents of pan to your slow cooker and cover with its lid.Cook on High for 1 hour before stirring in the sugar.
Replace the slow cooker lid but this time prop it open a little with a wooden spoon or spatula. Cook on High for 5 to 6 hours.
Check if your chutney is ready after 5 hours. If it’s not ready, replace the lid propped by the wooden spoon and leave cooking for another hour or so.Ladle into sterilized jars following the instructions in - Stovetop method step 8 & 9.
Notes- The basic formula is a ratio of 2kg of fresh vegetables and fruit (ie, excluding the sultanas or raisins) to 400 mls vinegar and 400 g sugar.
- The recipe approximately makes enough to fill 4 x 450g jars.
- The recipe is easily doubled or tripled. Just make sure you use a large enough preserving pan so the ingredients can reduce. Also, you’ll need to cook for an extra half hour to an hour. Quadrupling the quantities is not recommended.
- Don’t be tempted to change the amount/ratio of vinegar, sugar and salt. They play an important role in preserving your homemade chutney as well as adding flavour.
- Keep at least 2 weeks before eating.
- Basic Chutney will keep for up to a year when stored in a cool dry place.
- Once opened, use within four weeks.
- Here in the UK, the water bath method is not generally used for chutneys. Jars and lids are sterilised before filling with hot chutney and tightened lids on filled jars form a vacuum seal as contents cool. However, if you prefer to use a boiling water canner, process for 15 minutes.
- Nutrition information is approximate and meant as a guideline only. It is calculated based on using 1 kg courgettes as the vegetables.
How to use Homemade Chutney- Serve with cheese, cold meats or your favourite burger.
- Add a tablespoon or two to your favourite stew, casserole or tagine.
- Puree a couple of tablespoons, add a little water and use as a glaze for your Christmas ham or roast.
- Puree a few tablespoons and mix with a little water and mustard to make a dipping sauce.
- Spread some on toast, layer with cheese and grill.
Christmas menu:
- 12 large Russet potatoes, boiled, then peeled and grated or
- 1 large 24-32 oz package frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
- 2 cans cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups sour cream
- 2½ cups cheddar cheese, divided
- ¼ cup melted butter
- ½ cup chopped onion
- ½ teaspoon salt and pepper, each
- Topping options:
- 1 cup Panko Crumbs or 2 cups crushed Corn Flakes + 2 tablespoons melted butter (optional)
- or
- ½ cup grated cheese
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place rack in middle of oven.
- Place butter, chopped onions, salt and pepper in a sauce pan over medium heat. Cook just until onions are softened. Place soup, sour cream, 2 cups of the grated cheese in a large bowl.
- Pour the cooked onion/butter mixture over the soup mixture in the bowl. Mix well.
- Add grated potatoes. Fold ingredients together.
- Pour the mixture into a 9x13 greased pan.
- If using topping, spread the Panko or cornflakes mixture or additional ½ cup of cheese over the top of the casserole and bake uncovered for 30-40 minutes or until the casserole is bubbly and golden on top.
- Let sit for about 10 minutes before serving.
Ice Cream Peppermint Pie
Serves 16
1 pkg. chocolate cream sandwich cookies (like Oreos)
4 TBSP butter, melted
1 container peppermint ice cream
1 container (18 oz) whipped topping
1 bag peppermint rounds, lightly crushed for topping
Chocolate sauce for drizzle
Preheat oven to 400 degrees, spray 2 pie pans with nonstick spray. Using a blender, grind the cookies into crumbs. Transfer to a bowl; add melted butter and mix thoroughly. Divide mixture in half.
Using a spoon, press the mixture into 2 pie pans. Bake about 10 minutes until firm. Let cool.
Let ice cream soften on countertop, then mix with the whipped topping. Using a spatula, evenly spread it into the cooled pie crusts. Lightly sprinkle with crushed peppermint candy. Freeze for 2-3 hours. Remove and drizzle with chocolate sauce.
Fresh Fruit Tart
54 min
Prep:
25 min
Inactive:
15 min
Cook:
14 min
Yield:8 servings
Level:Easy
Ingredients
Crust:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened and sliced
Filling:
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
Fresh strawberries, kiwi slices, blueberries, raspberries
Glaze:
1 (6-ounce) can frozen limeade concentrate, thawed
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 cup granulated sugar
Whipped cream, for garnish
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
For the crust: In a food processor, combine the confectioners' sugar, flour, and butter, and process until the mixture forms a ball. With your fingers, press the dough into a 12-inch tart pan with a removable bottom, taking care to push the crust into the indentations in the sides. Pat until the crust is even. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until very lightly browned. Set aside to cool.
For the filling and topping: Beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla together until smooth. Spread over the cooled crust. Cut the strawberries into 1/4-inch slices and arrange around the edge of the crust. For the next circle, use kiwi slices. Add another circle of strawberries, filling in any spaces with blueberries. Cluster the raspberries in the center of the tart.
For the glaze: Combine the limeade, cornstarch, lime juice, and sugar in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until clear and thick, about 2 minutes. Let cool. With a pastry brush, glaze the entire tart. You will not use all of the glaze.
Keep the tart in the refrigerator. Remove about 15 minutes before serving. Slice into 8 wedges and serve with a dollop of whipped cream.
Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/fresh-fruit-tart-recipe.print.html?oc=linkback
Cranberry Salsa
Ingredients
- 1 (12 ounce) bag cranberries, fresh or frozen
- 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
- 1 bunch green onions, cut into 3 inch lengths
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
- 2 limes, juiced
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1 pinch salt
Directions
- Combine cranberries, cilantro, green onions, Jalapeno pepper, lime juice, sugar, and salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a medium blade. Chop to medium consistency. Refrigerate if not using immediately. Serve at room temperature.
- 3large egg whites (room temperature)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp. cream of tartar
- Directions:
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Mini candy canes
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Marshmallows
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Gumdrops
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Red and green M and M’s
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Sugar cones (for Christmas trees)
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Green sprinkles
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Pretzel sticks
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Sweet tarts
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Peppermint circle mints
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Sweet tarts
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Coconut
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Malt balls
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Chocolate Santas
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Red cinnamon candies
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Black licorice strings
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Silver ball candies
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Frosted mini-wheats
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For gingerbread houses: red cinnamon candies, small candy canes, gum drops, red and green M & M's, frosted shredded wheat squares, pretzel sticks, peppermint circles, red/green sprinkles, sugar cones, chocolate Santa s
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Ingredients
- 12 Tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup light or dark brown sugar tightly packed
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup natural cocoa powder
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 2 cups powdered sugar for rolling
- 12 Tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup light or dark brown sugar tightly packed
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup natural cocoa powder
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 2 cups powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Combine butter and sugar in a large bowl and use an electric mixer to beat until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, one at a time, stirring until completely combined.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate, medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet until completely combined.
- Stir in mini chocolate chips.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
- After chilling, preheat oven to 350F.
- Roll dough into 1 1/2 Tablespoon-sized balls with your hands and roll thoroughly in powdered sugar.
- Transfer to baking sheet and bake on 350F for 12 minutes.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on baking sheet before enjoying.
1 1/2 cups flour, lightly spooned into measuring cups and leveled (don’t scoop!)
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon table salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
5 tablespoons real butter
1 tablespoon water
1 large egg lightly beaten
1/2 cup real butter (1 stick)
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 – 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
milk, as needed for consistency
optional: red or green food coloring and sprinkles or crushed candy canes
To make cookies, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. heat chocolate chips, brown sugar, 5 tablespoons butter and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until melted and smooth (there will still be grains of sugar though). Transfer mixture to a large bowl and beat in egg. Stir in flour mixture until just combined. Don’t over mix.
COME LET US ADORE HIM
PROGRAM
Accompanist:
Everyone- Song: First verse of “Oh Come, All Ye Faithful” p. 202
Oh, come, all ye faithful,
Joyful and triumphant!
Oh, come ye, oh come ye to Bethlehem.
Come and behold him,
Born the King of angels;
Oh, come, let us adore him;
Oh, come, let us adore him;
Oh, come, let us adore him,
Christ, the Lord.
Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23
18 ¶ Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.
19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.
20 But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.
21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
22 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,
23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.
Everyone- Song: Third verse of “Oh Come, All Ye Faithful” p. 202
3. -Yea, Lord, we greet thee,
Born this happy morning;
-Jesus to thee be all glory giv’n.
Son of the Father,
Now in flesh appearing;
Oh, come, let us adore him;
Oh, come, let us adore him;
Oh, come, let us adore him,
Christ, the Lord.
Scripture: Luke 2: 1-7
1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.
2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judæa, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)
5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
Enter-Joseph, Mary and Baby Jesus -
Song: - One verse of “O Little Town of Bethlehem” p. 208
O little town of Bethlehem,
How still we see thee lie.
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
The silent stars go by;
Yet in thy dark streets shineth
The everlasting Light.
The hopes and fears of all the years
Are met in thee tonight.
Scripture: Luke 2: 8-14
8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
(Angels and shepherds enter stage)
Everyone - Song: First verse of “Far, Far Away on Judea’s Plains” p. 212
Scripture: Luke 2: 15-20
15 And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
17 And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.
18 And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
19 But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
Everyone - Song: First verse of “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” p. 209
3
Narration:
The wise men did not come the night Jesus was born as the Shepherds did. They saw the star in the East and traveled far to see Him. They arrived in Palestine from the East sometime later, perhaps even months later.
There is no account that tells us just how many wise men came to worship the Savior. There may have been three, there may have been seven, there may have been ten. But how many came is not so important. What is important, is that they were wise men who came to present their gifts and worship this wondrous child. We today should remember that wise men still seek Him.
Song: “With Wondering Awe” p. 210 (First two verses)
Wise men enter
Scripture: Matt 2: 1-11
1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judæa in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,
2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.
3 When Herod the king had heard these things, he was
troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.
4 And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born.
5 And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judæa: for thus it is written by the prophet,
6 And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.
7 Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, inquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.
8 And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.
9 When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.
10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.
11 ¶ And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.
4
Everyone Song - First verse of “Joy to the World” p. 201
Closing remarks
Everyone - Closing song, all verses of Silent Night, page 204
Peacefully
Closing prayer:
(Program source: Family Home Evening Manual, 1966
- Directions:
- If someone steals your gift, you can steal someone else’s gift or choose and open a wrapped one.
- Continue until everyone has had a turn for a gift. A turn is ended when an unopened gift has been opened.
- A gift can only be “stolen” once during a turn. If a gift is taken from someone during one round, she cannot take it back during that same round. She can, however, take it back in a later round if she is in a position to select a gift.
- A gift cannot be immediately stolen back from the player who just stole it.
- Once a gift has 3 “owners,” the 3rd owner of a gift gets to keep it – it is retired and can’t be stolen again.
- The gift exchange ends when the last wrapped gift is chosen and opened.
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