Mixing Bowl: RECIPES! A Way in Which Love Passes
- Linda Thomson
- 1 day ago
- 4 min read
"Recipes are one way in which love passes through the generations."
IT'S NOT CHRISTMAS UNLESS...
How is it that certain recipes and traditions make us feel warm and included. They make room for you like a big hug. I love how God gave us the senses. Especially at Christmas time with eyes to see all the beautiful expressions of Christmas around us from twinkling lights to nativity sets! Our ears hear the beautiful tunes that transform the season. And then their is taste and smell!
For me it isn't Christmas unless I make my Molasses Crinkle Cookie
Enjoy these sweet memories, IT'S NOT CHRISTMAS UNLESS:
(L to R: Sharon C., Norma D., Corrine S., Linda T. and Charla Z.)
"I've made my Christmas list." Sharon C.
“Christmas arrived for me when my Mom made her fruitcake and fudge for Jim.”Norma D.
"I’ve baked my Mom’s & Grandmother’s snowball cookies because I have memories of working in the kitchen with them both.”Charla Z
"I’ve made my Grandmother’s Swedish Spritz Cookies and Brown Sugar Candy!” Corrine S.
(L to R: Kathy R., Virginia G., and Pam C.)
“I make Pumpkin Bread, it’s so delicious!” Kathy R.
"I have made contact with, mailed cards to or met up with friends and family to celebrate the Lord Jesus’ birth.” Virginia G.
“I’ve made a gingerbread house with my grandchild! Because we laugh, be silly and creative!” Pam C.
"I make a family favorite..."
Rocky Road Candy
Karen F.
1 (12oz) bag chocolate chios
1 (12oz) bag butterscotch chips
1 1/2 - 2 cups mini marshmallows
1 cup chunky peanut butter
1 cup cocktail peanuts
1/2 bag Heath English toffee bits
Melt together in a microwave chocolate chips, buterscotch chips and peanut butter 2-3 minutes or until the mixture is smooth. Add marshmollows and Heath bits. Spread into a buttered 9'x13' dish. Refridgerate till firm. Cut. into squares
“I have to have fruitcake because my sister always made some and shipped it all the way from Ohio every year just for me!” Terri S.
(L to R: Christy H., Bobby S. and Tina S.)
"Putting up the Christmas tree because the grand kids get so much enjoyment out of it! Christy H.
"I’ve made my annual drive through town and around my neighborhood to ahh and ohh at all the homes beautifully decorated for the holidays! It reminds me of my childhood.” Bobby S.
"Baked Cranberry Bake because my family loves it." Tina S.
"I make Apricot Crescent Rolls and drink hot chocolate because we make it together.” Cathy B.
Christmas Crescents: 1 can Pillsbury crescents, sugan free apricot (or your favorite) preserves, Equal, cinnamom, butter. Directions: Spread crescent with butter. Fill with a teaspoon of filling. Sprinkle with Equal and cinnamon to taste. Roll and pinch closed. Bake according to crescent directions.
(L to R: Martha K., Michelle S., and Iris)
“I make Pumpkin Pie, because it’s the only time of the year (Besides Thanksgiving) that we have it.” Martha K.
“A birthday Cake for Jesus because I want my grand kids to know the real reason for the season.” Michelle S.
“I’ve made “green bean casserole.” My family loves it and requests it every time.” Iris D.
“I have to bake Pecan Puff Cookies, they are a family tradition as my Mom made them every Christmas as well as Butter Crunch Candy and Thumbprint cookies with red and green jelly. Pecan Puffs were rolled in powdered sugar and yummy. One year my Aunt Rosemary made them and shipped them from her home in IL to us in CA. She had rolled hers in red and green sugar and sent them in a cute Christmas tin. By the time we got them they were a mixture of red and green sugar which basically looked rather unappetizing grayish/brown!” Jean R.
(L to R: Solomon G., Ed L., Harmony, Dianna L., Adi, Kristen G.)
“Make some sort of Mexican dish, in honor of my Dad, Jim, who died 40 years ago on Christmas Day.” Dianna L.
“Cheese fondue because it’s a tradition that we started many years ago and I want to revive it.” Kristen G.
(L to R: Kathy S., Mary B., and Sheri T.)
“I’ve made pears because it’s a Dutch tradition and I’m doing my best to keep it going even though I wasn’t given a recipe to follow! I peel about 10 pounds of pears, core, and then divide into fourths. Cook very slowly on low heat with spices and sugar until they are soft and have turned a reddish color.” Kathy Schelling
“I make Pumpkin Roll because everyone loves it!” Mary B.
“Pumpkin pie… because its Tim’s favorite.” Sheri T.
“I make a wreath for the house because it’s a tradition I’ve done with my kids since they were young.” Paula H.
(L to R: Catherine C., Trish M. and Melinda S.)
“I’ve made cookies because it makes the house smell like a home.” Catherine C.
“I’ve made special green beans because my family looks forward to them.” Trish M.
“I make Thumbprint Cookie with our favorite jams because they are made with a heart that loves her family and friends.” Melinda Shondeff
L to R: Pam M., Bonnie L. and Ruthie B.
"I make my Mom’s Chocolate Graham Cracker Dessert because she made it every year and it is so special to me, and it’s good!” Pam Miller
"I make fudge because others enjoy it.” Bonnie Lange
“I’ve made Almond Brittle because that’s what I give to my neighbors.” Ruthie B.
“It's not Christmas until I've made Pistachio Pudding with marshmallows!!” Ashley Pauley and daughter Amber
Pistachio Pudding
Ingredients:
1can crushed pineapple, drained (20-oz.)
1pkg. inst. pistachio pudding mix (3.4-oz.)
1 1/3 cups mini marshmallows
1/3 cup chopped pecans, plus more to sprinkle on top (optional)
1- 8 oz. container cool whip
Directions:
In a large mixing bowl, combine pineapple, pudding mix, marshmallows, and pecans.
Fold the Cool Whip into the pudding-marshmallow mixture until the whole thing is tinted pastel green. Refrigerate at least 45 minutes, or cover and refrigerate overnight.
Before serving top with the 1/2 cup Cool Whip set aside then sprinkle with chopped pecans and serve.
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