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Looking for a delicious side for your holiday dinner? Don't let the simplicity of this recipe fool you. Roasted Brussels sprouts and caramelized sweet red onions are a one step sensational recipe that is very easy to make.  Each Christmas, I try to come up with a red and green side! Last year, I made the beautiful Christmas Slaw Salad that was colorful, crunchy, and festive. This year's recipe has red and green colors that are more subtle, but the vegetables melt in your mouth. During November and December, it's usually easy to find fresh Brussels sprouts on the stalk ( I found them at Trader Joe's) It doesn't get much fresher than that. However, you could use fresh Brussels sprouts from a bag as well . Unfortunately, frozen won't work. Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Red Caramelized Onion You can prepare the ingredients up to a day in advance and then store in the refrigerator until you are ready to roast them. Plan on roasting for 25 minutes in a preheated oven

Stuffed mushrooms make a sensational, yet easy, appetizer for any holiday party. These tasty little gems are stuffed with fresh spinach and artichoke ( I used frozen artichoke), a combo that is both vegetarian and naturally gluten free. They are easy to make and take about 15 minutes prep time for about 20 mushrooms. You can make them without cooking the night before and then just saute them in a large skillet for about 5 minutes before serving. I found bags of frozen artichokes at Trader Joe's. I simply thawed part of the bag and then chopped them up without cooking. I added some Gruyere and Swiss shredded cheese ( again a mixture in a bag from Trader Joe); Vegans could leave out the cheese. I've made these appetizers with and without cheese, and they were delicious both ways. If you want yours to be vegan, add 2 Tablespoons of vegetable broth for some extra flacor when sauteing. Author : Judee Algazi Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 5-10 minutes Makes : 20 mushrooms Ingredien

If you are reading this on your phone, you will need to click the gray title to go to my blog to watch the video. Tradition is eating latkes on Hanukkah. This is an easy, tasty latke just in time for the holiday. I added a little grated carrot to the potatoes to give it a more golden color.  Why we eat Latkes on Hanukkah Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday also known as the Festival of Lights. The holiday is in remembrance of the victory of the ancient Israelites against the oppression of the Syrians and the restoration of the ancient Holy Temple in Jerusalem. The miracle of Hanukkah is that although they had only enough oil to light the Menorah in the Temple for to last for one day, but the little vial of oil burned bright in the Holy Temple and lasted for eight days. Thus on Hanukkah, we light the Hanukkah Menorah ( also called a Hanukiya)) every night for eight nights and eat foods that are made with oil to commemorate the miracle of the oil in the Temple. Eastern European Jews traditiona

Doughnuts made with eggnog ?  Perfect for Christmas morning AND Yes, they are fabulous and very easy to make. Do you like eggnog? You will LOVE these healthy baked doughnuts made with eggnog ( I used So Delicious brand non dairy eggnog that is on the shelves for the holiday season ) but use any eggnog you like. If you want to use the vegan Nog, it comes in a carton and is located on the shelf , not the refrigerator case. Eggnog doughnuts with chocolate chips added and a glass of eggnog  I recently bought a doughnut baking pan which makes baking doughnuts so easy. All I did is fill the batter in the pan, popped it in the oven, and they came out as beautiful doughnuts. My grandkids went gaga over them so I know they are good! I bought my doughnut pan at AC Moore  or you can purchase online at Wilton Nonstick 6-Cavity Donut Pan   The batter in the doughnut baking pan Let's get one thing straight- These are not that sweet donuts!! And they taste best once they are completely cooled.