Random Christmas things

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Christmas dinner, maybe ?

Herbed Prime Rib
By McCormick Kitchens on December 01, 2014

Photo by McCormick Kitchens

• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 2 hrs 25 mins
• Servings: 16

About This Recipe
"An impressive roast for holiday parties and other special occasions. Coat with a seasoning rub and roast slowly for tender flavorful meat."


Ingredients

• • 2 tablespoons McCormick® Basil Leaves
  • 2 tablespoons McCormick® Oregano Leaves
  • 1 tablespoon McCormick® Garlic Powder
  • 2 teaspoons McCormick® Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon McCormick® Black Pepper, Ground
  • 1 boneless beef rib roast, 5 to 6 pounds
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°friend. Mix first 5 ingredients in small bowl. Set aside. Trim excess fat from top of beef, leaving a layer of fat about 1/4-inch thick. Place roast on rack in shallow roasting pan. Brush beef with oil. Sprinkle with salt. Coat with seasoning mixture.
2. Roast, uncovered, until internal temperature reaches 130°friend for medium-rare (1 3/4 to 2 1/4 hours) or 140°friend for medium (2 1/4 to 2 3/4 hours). Cover with foil and let stand 15 minutes before carving. (The temperature of the meat will rise about 10 degrees during standing.).

 

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We are totally 'turkeyed out' and I'm thinking of this dish for Christmas dinner.....

It's butter, garlic and lemon with shrimp & linguine. Very quick to make and I have the lemons in the backyard. All I need with it is a 'big salad' (ala Elaine) and a baguette from Panera.
The company we are having like shrimp.

 

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Q: What's the most popular wine at Christmas?
A: "I don't like sprouts" !

Q: If athletes get athletes foot, what do astronauts get?
A: Missletoe!

Q: What do you get when you cross a snowman with a vampire?
A: Frostbite.

Q: Why was Santa's little helper depressed?
A: Because he had low elf esteem.

Q: Why does Santa have 3 gardens?
A: So he can ho-ho-ho.

Q: Where do polar bears vote?
A: The North Poll.

Q: What do you get when you cross an archer with a gift-wrapper?
A: Ribbon hood.

 

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Christmas Ornaments

The tradition of Christmas trees and Christmas Ornaments is a much disputed one what with several theories about their origin doing the rounds for a long time. The most popular theory holds that the tradition was started by a monk who came to Germany in the 7th/8th century to preach. It is said that this monk was Saint Boniface, the Apostle of the Germans. According to history, the saint was the first one to bring a fir tree to the German people to decorate, for he believed that its triangular shape represented the Holy Trinity - God, his son Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. The tradition was lapped up by the devout Germans who started decorating the Christmas tree in a liturgical way with simple, white candles. This however, changed in the 15th century when ornaments began to be incorporated into the Christmas decorations in Germany. In Latvia, circa 1510, a fir tree was decorated with roses which were associated with the Virgin Mary. This event is often hailed as the pioneer of modern Christmas decorations.

 

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Holly Prickly

The plant with its shiny green prickly leaves and red berry has come to stand for peace and joy. People often settle arguments under a Holly tree. It is believed Holly frighten off witches and protect homes from thunder and lighting. There’s a pagan connotation attached to this tree, the Druids believed that Holly, with its evergreen look keeps the earth beautiful when the sacred oak lost it leaves. They used to wear twigs of Holly in their hair when they went into the forest to watch their priests, cut the sacred mistletoe.

 

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Antipasto Wreath

Pepperoni and olives folded into two kinds of cheese: yum. Dress them up with roasted peppers and fresh basil and you have a festive app that's holiday party-ready.

What You Need
2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
3/4cup chopped Pepperoni
1/2cup Grated Three Cheese Blend
1/4cup chopped black olives
2Tbsp. chopped fresh basil
6Tbsp. chopped roasted red peppers, divided
1Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
Fresh basil leaves
RITZ Crackers
Make It

MIX first 5 ingredients and 2 Tbsp. peppers until well blended. Shape into 16-inch log; wrap in plastic wrap.

REFRIGERATE 1 hour or until firm enough to handle. Form into wreath shape on large plate.

TOP with remaining peppers and parsley. Garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve with crackers.

 

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Get the large glass containers at a dollar store or 99 Cent Store. Assorted nuts at the grocers. Large candles at dollar store......throw it together and you have a centerpiece or mantle decoration. Very attractive.

 

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Good idea for a posed picture if you have a little kid !!

 

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Do it yourself stocking holder.......good idea, not everybody has a mantle to hang Christmas stockings.

This would be great for apartments or homes w/out fireplaces. DIY

 

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Do you see what I see........

 

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Vintage photo, Christmas shopping in NYC, circa 1930's.

 

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Once again, we come to the Holiday Season, a deeply religious time that each of us observes, in his own way, by going to the mall of his choice.

Dave Barry

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

 

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Christmas dinner ??

 

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Simple and inexpensive idea for you dinner table on Christmas....

Add A Little Jingle and Pop of Color to Your Stemware - do for breakfast on Christmas Eve

 

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So simple and you can do different flowers for different holidays...

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Rumor has it I'm putting up the tree tomorrow. Was hoping to skip the whole crap this year.