your "specialty" during the holidays...

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  • itskaraxx
    itskaraxx Posts: 46
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    We make that.
    Caramel Bubble Loaf.
    While it may be the opposite end of healthy, it certainly is delicious!

    http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,196,147177-235195,00.html
  • ladytinkerbell99
    ladytinkerbell99 Posts: 970 Member
    bump
  • ladytinkerbell99
    ladytinkerbell99 Posts: 970 Member
    i make a kick-*kitten* gingerbread

    i've had to ration my offers to bake it because it takes so long to decorate to my liking, but everyone raves when i make them.

    ginger flashers for a rude food party
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    ginger ninjas for the coolest chick i know
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    ginger Aussies for a departing kiwi
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    That is so cute! :flowerforyou:
  • wtfusernameisnttaken
    wtfusernameisnttaken Posts: 192
    This time of year I typically make up batches of pumpkin cheesecake cupcakes for my husbands office. They LOVE them.
  • Melodypharmon
    Melodypharmon Posts: 56 Member
    Caramel Apple pie, but it's a family recipe that I am not allowed to share.
  • littlelaura
    littlelaura Posts: 1,028 Member
    I make cornbread stuffing that is a to die for meal in itself and if I dont make it I will be disowned!

    my cornbread stuffing has in it:
    corn bread, mild sausage, diced apples, celery, onion, dried cranberries, white wine, red pepper flakes, romano cheese, chicken stock, chopped roasted chestnuts, salt and black pepper to taste, all mixed together and baked till lightly golden on top.

    devour super yummy in the tummy, then colapse into a food induced comma for several hours!

    thank you!

    pm: me if you want the recipe.
  • Toya2xcel
    Toya2xcel Posts: 107 Member
    my mac n cheese! my family gets ANGRY if i don't make two because the first one is gone within mins lol
  • chubbygirl253
    chubbygirl253 Posts: 1,309 Member
    my mashed potatoes. I use Yukon Gold taters and boil them in Swanson's chicken broth for extra flavor and then after I drain and mash them I whip them with milk, real butter, and cream cheese. Salt, pepper, and fresh chives. They are not diet friendly.
  • littlelaura
    littlelaura Posts: 1,028 Member
    Also I make cookies called Kolacky's which are not a special recipe but Ive been making them for 20 yrs, they are a cream cheese based refridgerated and rolled cookie dough that is then filled with whatever flavor of fruit preserves you like and after baking dusted with powdered sugar, over the years I find that apricot and seedless raspberry work best. I have given these out as christmas treats for years, even mailed them to mfp friends last year who are now helplessly addicted.
  • Lookingforfitat40
    Lookingforfitat40 Posts: 61
    Collard greens.

    Saute an onion and add a ham hock. Add six cups of low sodium chicken broth (not water...that's the secret). Simmer for an hour. Pull hock meat and leave in the broth. Add collards after tearing the leaves from stems and simmer for 30-45 minutes until tender. They should twirl on a fork like pasta.
  • Lookingforfitat40
    Lookingforfitat40 Posts: 61
    Caramel Apple pie, but it's a family recipe that I am not allowed to share.

    Is it apple pie with some caramel in it?
  • chubbygirl253
    chubbygirl253 Posts: 1,309 Member
    I forgot the dishes I have to make to various parties I attend! I wouldn't be allowed in the door to the ladies party at church without Hawaiian meatballs, Scrapbooking party demands cheesy potato casserole, and everyone loves stuffed mushrooms and these little boat appetizers that I really don't know what to call them. Essentially its a mixture made of cooked hamburger crumbles, cheddar cheese, and hidden valley ranch dip. In a mini cupcake/muffin pan line each cup with a wonton wrapper and spoon a dollop of the mixture into each wonton and bake until the wrappers are crispy. They make the cutest, tastiest little boats and everyone devours them. Perfect for parties.
  • kimcalica
    kimcalica Posts: 525 Member
    this year i'm going to make carrot parsnip puree... it's a great replacement for sweet potatoes or yams.. it cuts calories and carbs nearly in half! and it's actually sweeter.. and no need for any brown sugar!! and no marshmallows either! it's awesome! just steam the carrots and parsnips.. more carrots than parsnips.. peeled of course. then in a cuisenart. blend them to mush, adding salt, pepper, low sodium chicken broth, a small pad of butter, onion and garlic paste.. it's also a great replacement to dip your turkey in instead of cranberry or gravy!
  • jacquelyn_erika
    jacquelyn_erika Posts: 524 Member
    I don't make anything, but I must say this thread has me really excited for holiday food. My holiday specialty is eating. Blah.
  • SavageFeast
    SavageFeast Posts: 325 Member
    I play the role of bartender during the holidays.
  • shenanigansmo
    shenanigansmo Posts: 119 Member
    QUEEN of SNICKERDOODLES.

    I challenge you to a duel!!!! ahaha I love making snickerdoodles!


    For Thanksgiving, I also make cream cheese cupcakes with cinnamon icing that have a mini "surprise" pumpkin pie baked in the middle :)
  • mukamom
    mukamom Posts: 207 Member
    I play the role of bartender during the holidays.
    I'm coming to your house! Who needs food?? lol
  • clydethecat
    clydethecat Posts: 1,087 Member
    i make what i call "et's taters". its scalloped potatoes made with heavy cream,butter bacon and cheese. delicious. i think its like 400 cal for a half cup serving. :)
  • kstocker05
    kstocker05 Posts: 11 Member
    QUEEN of SNICKERDOODLES.

    I challenge you to a duel!!!! ahaha I love making snickerdoodles!


    For Thanksgiving, I also make cream cheese cupcakes with cinnamon icing that have a mini "surprise" pumpkin pie baked in the middle :)

    Please share that cupcake recipe!!!
  • technogal63
    technogal63 Posts: 15
    Chocolate cookies made with brownie mix - topped with an Andes mint that melts over the top as frosting! Yummy
  • allinoelle007
    allinoelle007 Posts: 163 Member
    Just looking at all the recipes makes me drool! :) I love the holiday time!! Last Christmas I made a white chocolate pecan pie (just used a recipe based on a google search) and it was a huge hit! I am going to make it again this year.
  • JerseyGirlMomof4
    JerseyGirlMomof4 Posts: 14 Member
    I make my Great Grandma's Home made 100% from Scratch Potato, Onion, and Cheese Pierogies.

    my mouth is watering just thinking about it!
  • fitsin10
    fitsin10 Posts: 141
    bump............red cabbage, boiled up with brown gravy...it goes wonderfully with the turkey and stuffing, lots and lots of other stuff too. Most have been mentioned here already.
  • Mpol2
    Mpol2 Posts: 442 Member
    I am the goddess of "Chocolate Mousse Pie To Die For".....

    Graham cracker crust

    Creamy peanut butter smeared on the crust

    Melted chocolate on the bottom layer

    Chocolate pudding, chocolate shavings, and marshmallows - whipped - for the filling

    Chocolate chunks on top of the pie... and voila!!!

    It's super easy and divine..... and each slice has zero calories... assuming you don't put any of it in your mouth. HEH! :)



    That pic is torture!
  • camiann585
    camiann585 Posts: 30 Member
    Does anyone have a specialty that is remotely healthy?
  • love4fitnesslove4food_wechange
    love4fitnesslove4food_wechange Posts: 6,897 Member
    Does anyone have a specialty that is remotely healthy?

    green bean casserole is REMOTELY healthy ;)
  • Tony_Brewski
    Tony_Brewski Posts: 1,376 Member
    My speciallty durring the holidays ... eating the delicious food my wife makes. :D Oh and baking up my grandmas cookies. Ohhh I cannot wait!
  • pocketmole
    pocketmole Posts: 614 Member
    Does anyone have a specialty that is remotely healthy?

    I'm actually thinking about bringing my reduced calorie butternut squash mac & cheese to thanksgiving this year. It's REALLY good but it's definitely not my specialty. The full on buttery, cheesy, heart attack inducing version of mac and cheese is my true specialty ;D

    this is the butternut version though, and it's actually way awesome and doesn't taste "healthy". it's just good.

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  • tchau812
    tchau812 Posts: 4
    Candied Yams/Sweet Potatoes!
  • HypersonicFitNess
    HypersonicFitNess Posts: 1,219 Member
    Bourbon Pecan Pie...I've even made it at my neighbor's houses and put in their oven and set the timer for them (multiple neighbors) :smile:

    It's very important what you use to make the pie and Maker's Mark is a must in the recipe.

    Edit: Not EVEN remotely healthy...but you can always just have "a bite" :laugh:

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