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Thursday, December 3, 2020

Reindeer Bar Return

Reindeer Bar-Step Up to the Bar and Enjoy Some Savory Treats

Cherry Bourbon Meatballs

Crockpot Meatballs with Cherry Bourbon Sauce
No fuss recipe using only 5 ingredients. Let your slow cooker do the work for this recipe.
Ingredients:
  • 1 bag frozen pre-cooked Italian meatballs (about 36 meatballs)
  • 1 (13 oz.) jar cherry or black cherry preserves (preferred brand Bonne Maman)
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 3-4 tablespoons bourbon
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • Optional: Add a little heat with hot sauce
Directions:
  • In a saucepan mix all the ingredients except meatballs.
  • Cook on medium low heat 5 minutes.
  • Add frozen meatballs to crockpot. Pour sauce over the meatballs. Stir to combine.
  • Cover and cook on high one hour. Then turn to low and continue cooking 2 hours. Stir occasionally.

Cheddar Veggie Appetizer Torte
Small wedges are tasty finger foods served warm or at room temperature. Recipe adapted from Taste of Home Magazine.
Ingredients:
  • 1-1/3 cups finely crushed multigrain crackers
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 small zucchini, finely chopped
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1 cup mini sweet red and yellow peppers, diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 carton (8 ounces) spreadable garlic and herb cream cheese e.g. Boursin cheese
  • 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 
Directions:
  • Use a food processor for this step. Pulse crackers to crumbs and add in butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. In a large skillet, saute the zucchini, mushrooms, onion and peppers in oil until tender. Pat mixture dry on a paper towel. Arrange on top of cheese.
  • In a large bowl, beat on low speed cream cheese spread with eggs just until combined. Pour over veggie mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Place springform pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; remove sides of pan. Serve warm or at room temperature. Refrigerate leftovers.
101 Gifts in a Jar
Reindeer Bar Goes on Pause for a Day to Celebrate
Looking Ahead 
Pick up some cookies at your local bakery. Remember to share some of your cookies with your family and friends! A great way to get started is by making a list of your favorite cookies to bake and enjoy. Then organize your baking tools and start your assembly line. How about a recipe for Almond Joy Cookies from Ever Ready?

Use #NationalCookieDay to post on social media.

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