Yummy Treats
New Year's Day | Chinese
New Year | Valentine's Day | Mardi Gras | St.
Patrick's Day | Easter
Cinco de Mayo | Mother's Day | Memorial Day | Father's Day | Fourth of July | Bastille Day
Labor Day | Halloween | Thanksgiving
| Hanukkah | Christmas |
Kwanzaa | New Year's Eve
Your menu is an integral part of any
gathering, whether you're celebrating a traditional holiday or entertaining "just for
fun." The following recipe ideas are borrowed from Patty Sachs, author of
Pick-A-Party Cookbook (published by Meadowbrook Press), who is graciously allowing us to
share these recipes with you.
New Year's Day
A New Year's Day brunch is a great way to kick off the year.
Black-Eyed Peas with Ham (for luck)
Makes: 6 servings
3 1/2 cups black-eyed peas, fresh or frozen, thawed
3 cups chicken stock or canned low-salt broth
4 ounces ham, finely chopped
1 small yellow onion, chopped
2 tablespoons balsamic or red wine vinegar
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
Salt and pepper, to taste
In a large heavy saucepan, combine all ingredients except salt and pepper; bring to a
boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until peas are tender (about 45
minutes). Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve in small punch-sized cups to all
guests as they enter, and explain that black-eyed peas are for luck.
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Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year begins on the first full moon after January 21 and lasts for fifteen
days.
Lobster Toast
Makes: 40 toast pieces
2 - 6 1/2 ounce cans lobster, drained and finely minced
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
6 drops hot sauce
6 tablespoons sherry
1 cup mayonnaise
10 slices white sandwich bread, crusts trimmed
Mix together lobster, seasonings, sherry, and mayonnaise. Cut each bread slice into 4
diamond shapes. Pile the lobster mixture onto bread diamonds. Broil until bubbly; serve
hot.
Note: This recipe may be prepared ahead and broiled just before serving.
Chinese Cocktail
Makes: 1 cocktail
1/2 ounce grenadine
1 1/2 ounces Jamaican rum
Dash of bitters
1 teaspoon maraschino liqueur
1 teaspoon curacao
Ice
Combine all ingredients and shake well. Serve in a 3-ounce cocktail glass.
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