All-Day Holiday Delights From Morning To Night

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24 December, 2020

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the Miami Times Family Features Dec 23, 2020 The holiday season and all its celebrating often means full days of visiting family and friends, opening gifts and enjoying moments with loved ones, even if much of that interaction may take place virtually this year. With all the laughter and happiness, you're bound to get hungry, and feeding the family throughout the day means you'll need recipe ideas ready for the occasion. Starting the big day with a bountiful breakfast helps begin the festivities on a high note, while appetizers help hold everyone over for the main course, sides and, of course, dessert. Consider these tasty dishes to take your holiday gatherings to new heights from morning to night. Visit Culinary.net for more holiday meal ideas. A memorable morning breakfast Holiday mornings are iconic for those moments spent together opening gifts, sharing stories and enjoying a meal. Skip the cereal and frozen foods for a spread that includes these Orange Eggs Benedict with homemade hollandaise sauce. At six servings, this is a perfect recipe to turn to for a family breakfast that'll fill empty stomachs after a morning of gift-giving. Plus, kids can join in on the fun by helping make the hollandaise, which simply requires mixing a few ingredients before pouring over the completed dish. Find more breakfast recipes at Culinary.net. INGREDIENTS • 2 egg yolks • Juice from one orange • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted • Water • 1 tablespoon white vinegar • 8 eggs • 1/2 cup butter, softened • 6 French baguette slices, 3/4-inch thick each • 6 thick slices ham • 1/2 cup orange marmalade • Orange zest, for garnish PREPARATION • To make hollandaise sauce, in a small bowl blend egg yolks, orange juice and salt until combined. Gradually add melted butter into the egg mixture while blending; set aside. • In a skillet, add water halfway up the sides; add vinegar and bring to simmer. Gently break and add eggs into the water to poach. Cook 3-4 minutes until whites are cooked through but yolks are still runny. Remove eggs with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. • Spread butter on one side of each bread slices. Place buttered side down in skillet and cook until golden brown. Add ham to skillet and cook until browned on both sides. • To assemble, spread bread slice with orange marmalade. Top each with one slice cooked ham and one poached egg. Pour hollandaise over eggs and garnish with orange zest. Easy-cheesy appetizer If you need a last-minute appetizer or want to impress your friends, but don't have time to spend hours making something, consider this easy-to-make, easy-to-eat cheesy treat. This cheeseball recipe calls for a handful of common household ingredients like cream cheese, cheddar cheese, vegetables and Worcestershire sauce rolled together and chilled for a tasty dip served with crackers. For added flavor, it's made using Buddig Beef, which has been feeding traditions for more than 75 years with this time-tested appetizer. Find more holiday recipe ideas at buddig.com/recipes. HOLIDAY CHEESEBALL Total time: 30 minutes Servings: 10 Courtesy of Buddig via Family Features INGREDIENTS • 1 eight-ounce package cream cheese, softened • 2 cups (8 ounces) finely shredded cheddar cheese • 1 can (2 1/4 ounces) sliced black olives, drained • 2 tablespoons minced green onion • 2 tablespoons minced red bell pepper • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce • 1/8 teaspoon pepper • 2 four-ounce packages Buddig Beef or Ham, chopped and divided • 1 package assorted crackers PREPARATION • In a large mixer bowl on medium speed, beat cream and cheddar cheeses together until creamy. • Mix in olives, onion, bell pepper, Worcestershire sauce, pepper and 2 ounces chopped beef or ham until well combined. • Form into a ball; wrap in plastic wrap. • Chill at least 2-3 hours to allow flavors to blend. • Just before serving, roll in remaining chopped meat until completely coated. • Serve with assorted crackers. One terrific turkey A ROAST WITH THE MOST Getty Images via Family Features Centering your holiday meal around a turkey cooked to golden perfection is the ideal way to serve a feast. Without the right preparation and execution, however, your bird could fall short. To ensure your holiday dinner centerpiece lives up to expectations, follow these simple tips, from purchase to plate. • Buy the right bird. Finding a turkey that's just the right size for your expected party is the start of a successful gathering. One common rule of thumb is the buy 1 pound of turkey per person – so, for a 10-person meal, purchase a 10-pound turkey. Don't forget that nearly everyone loves leftovers, so you may consider buying a few pounds more than necessary. • Be patient. If you opt for a frozen turkey, don't rush the thawing process. For larger turkeys, it can take days to defrost properly. • Timing is everything. Finding the right amount of time for your turkey to spend in the oven is crucial but not always the easiest thing to do. For an 8-12 pound bird, aim for 2.5-3.5 hours; for 12-16 pounds, 3.5-4 hours; for 16-20 pounds, 4-4.5 hours, and so on. The key is bringing the turkey to a temperature reading of 170º F. • Let it rest. Instead of pulling the turkey out of the oven and immediately carving it, give it a chance to rest for 20-30 minutes, which allows the juices to soak into the meat and moisten it up. Call together loved ones with cookies A true holiday celebration calls for sharing moments with loved ones and creating memories that last a lifetime. Crafting a sweet dessert to cap off the festivities is a perfect way to come together in the kitchen and enjoy the moment with those who matter most. These gingerbread cookies made with C&H sugar can be a hallmark holiday treat that allows kids to help in the process. Once cookies are out of the oven, ask little ones to help decorate. Recipe courtesy of Bernice Baran; visit chsugar.com to find others perfect for entertaining and celebrating with family throughout the year. GINGERBREAD COOKIES Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 10-12 minutes Yield: 24 cookies Courtesy of C&H via Family Features INGREDIENTS • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened • 1/2 cup C&H Dark Brown Sugar • 1 large egg • 1/4 cup molasses • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda • 1/8 teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon ground ginger • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves • Royal icing, your own recipe or store-bought PREPARATION • In large electric mixer bowl fitted with paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar for about 2 minutes on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add egg and molasses; mix until well incorporated. • In separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Use mixer on low speed to incorporate flour mixture into butter mixture until well combined and a dough has formed. • Divide dough in half, wrap with plastic film and refrigerate at least one hour. • Preheat oven to 350º F and line baking sheets with parchment paper. • Sprinkle flour on clean work surface. Roll dough 1/8-1/4″ thick. Cut out shapes with desired cookie cutters. • Transfer cookies to lined baking sheets and bake 10-12 minutes, or until firm. Let cool on baking sheets 2-3 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack. Cool completely. • Decorate cookies with royal icing. The Miami Times is the largest Black-owned newspaper in the south serving Miami's Black community since 1923. The award-winning weekly is frequently recognized as the best Black newspaper in the country by the National Newspaper Publishers Association.