| Here are some Christmas recipe favorites from others and  our friend, gourmet cook, Mary Mahar, Moline, Illinois. As a hardworking mother, grandmother, and great cook, she has used these recipes for years to prepare her family's annual Christmas gathering. Some recipes have been handed down through the generations and are direct from her mother's recipe files. Mary encourages visitors to send in their recipes and let her know your Christmas traditions. Mary Mahar's ** favorite Christmas recipes - Santa's Best Ever Merry-Christmas Sugar Cookies
Submitted by Miss Mindy M. The Claus’ Cut-Out Christmas Cookies Submitted by M. S. Claus Christmas Berry Mocha Fudge - A Heavenly Treat.
- Christmas Sour Cream Potato Salad
- Faxed in by Phil "The Heat Miser"
- Eggnog Bread
- Flown in by Carrier Pigeon from King Moon Racer.
- Homemade Eggnog
- Sent in by Elf Delivery by Charlene... (tasty tradition).
- Apple Pecan Cake
- Sent in by Elf Vizz.
- Baker's One Bowl Chocolate Brownie Christmas Cookie
- Sent in by Stacy C.
- Cherry Fluff
- Submitted by Carol.
- Good Dog Goodies - A treat for your pet.
- Submitted by Stacy C.
- Mary's Christmas Divinity **
- A recipe handed down through the generations.
- Favorite Peanut Brittle
- A must treat for every Christmas. - from Maggie L..
- Chocolate - Cherry "Christmas Mice" Cookies
- A fun and simple treat to share with friends. - from Holly Y..
- Mary's Christmas Soup **
- This recipe makes a soup that has become part of our family Holiday tradition. It is served when everyone has arrived back home and gathered together in our family room.
- Oyster Stew
- A favorite brought up from the south. Thanks to Kathleen M.
Cranberry Punch ** - A good party drink enjoyed by everyone. Candied Cranberries
- A good party drink enjoyed by everyone.
- Red Cabbage Slaw **
- Colorful and tasty.
- Mary's Ham Loaf **
- Not only great for the holidays, this ham load has become a favorite birthday meal.
- Traditional Baked Ham
- Too soon to roast another turkey? Here's a traditional baked ham recipe sent in from a Finnish friend
- Baked Spinach Casserole **
- If you like spinach, you will go crazy over this recipe. Guaranteed to put a smile on everyone's face...
- Gravy Tip **
- Want to make gravy just like grandma?
- Christmas Bread
- If you have the time, this is an easy bread to make and the loaves can be frozen.
|