tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post8225409974384209144..comments2024-03-28T18:58:47.880-07:00Comments on creative savv: Cooking lots of holiday treatsLilihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-64617558253669406552015-12-17T20:55:56.930-08:002015-12-17T20:55:56.930-08:00Thank you, Lili. Enjoy the time with your family ...Thank you, Lili. Enjoy the time with your family too!<br />MaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-31859685711537092672015-12-16T20:15:09.737-08:002015-12-16T20:15:09.737-08:00Hi live and learn,
It goes quickly, though!
Have ...Hi live and learn,<br />It goes quickly, though!<br /><br />Have a very merry Christmas with your family, live and learn!Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-4199107086522867812015-12-16T20:14:08.940-08:002015-12-16T20:14:08.940-08:00Hi KCMama,
I'll have to check the TG for that ...Hi KCMama,<br />I'll have to check the TG for that recipe. Thank you for mentioning it! I love Chex Mix!! Enjoy all of those yummies!!<br /><br />Have a blessed Christmas, KCMama!Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-64639076433315204192015-12-16T20:10:58.896-08:002015-12-16T20:10:58.896-08:00Hi frugal spinster,
I'm now thinking maybe a b...Hi frugal spinster,<br />I'm now thinking maybe a batch of tea cakes/wedding cookies is in order! I think I have everything to make them.<br /><br />Have a wonderful Christmas!Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-22263943209517612015-12-16T20:09:36.098-08:002015-12-16T20:09:36.098-08:00Hi Mary,
I made almond roca with a couple of frien...Hi Mary,<br />I made almond roca with a couple of friends 2 years ago. It was fairly easy, and so yummy. I put it on my list to make again, this year, as I have everything I need - butter, almonds, sugar, and chocolate. Can hardly wait! <br /><br />All of your other cookies/treats sound so yummy, too! How wonderful that your daughter is now home for break. Enjoy your time together.<br /><br />Have a very merry Christmas, Mary!Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-83219721485334370152015-12-16T20:06:32.516-08:002015-12-16T20:06:32.516-08:00Hi Cat,
I think that's smart to bake some item...Hi Cat,<br />I think that's smart to bake some items which will be primarily for you, with GF flour so expensive. Then the items which are for others, who don't ave gluten problems, just use regular flour. I do that with dairy. If it's for someone else, primarily, then I just use regular milk. Alternative milk can be pricey, to use a lot of it, when it isn't needed.<br /><br />Have a lovely Christmas, Cat!Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-33422999495802337072015-12-16T20:03:31.481-08:002015-12-16T20:03:31.481-08:00Hi Alice,
It sounds like you were very busy in the...Hi Alice,<br />It sounds like you were very busy in the kitchen with all of those cookies to bake! what are "monster cookies"?<br /><br />Good idea to just keep the bowl of frosting in the fridge,and let family frost their own as they like, especially with how busy you are!<br /><br />Have a blessed Christmas, Alice!Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-4099397255647380412015-12-16T20:01:01.400-08:002015-12-16T20:01:01.400-08:00Thank you, Patience! those sound delicious (and fr...Thank you, Patience! those sound delicious (and frugal!) We should really put together a frugal Christmas cookie cookbook.<br /><br />Have a very merry Christmas, Patience!Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-46624742090891676022015-12-16T07:17:46.081-08:002015-12-16T07:17:46.081-08:00Also, for fun let me share a cookie recipe with yo...Also, for fun let me share a cookie recipe with you that is really super delicious and easy (I like making them for potlucks and they always go fast!), but which has neither baking powder NOR eggs NOR butter (uses oil. CHEAP!) :-D <br /><br />Ginger Molasses Cookies<br /><br />(Keep these in a tightly sealed container so they'll remain soft.)<br /><br />1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees, and set out 2 cookie sheets.<br /><br />2. Mix together in a large bowl, using a slotted spoon:<br /><br />2 cups flour<br />2 tsp baking soda<br />1/2 tsp salt<br />1 Tablespoon powdered ginger <br />1 tsp cinnamon<br />1 cup sugar<br /><br />3. Measure into the bowl:<br /><br />1/2 cup canola oil<br />1/4 cup molasses<br />1/4 water<br /><br />Stir well. The dough should be firm and not sticky.<br /><br />4. Put on a saucer:<br /><br />3 Tablespoons sugar<br /><br />5. Wet your hands and shape the dough into 32 little balls. Roll each ball in the sugar, and set it on the unoiled cookie sheets about 2 inches apart.<br /><br />6. Set the timer for 9 minutes, and bake (I switch the pans about half way through, from upper rack to lower rack). Remove the pans from the oven carefully. The cookies will be soft. Let them cool for 2 minutes only, then lift them off the pan and onto a plate using a pancake turner....<br /><br />Enjoy!Patiencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17762943370256912680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-58644056211945833212015-12-16T06:59:11.572-08:002015-12-16T06:59:11.572-08:00Thanks so much, Lili -- and a lovely and Merry Chr...Thanks so much, Lili -- and a lovely and Merry Christmas to you...! :-DPatiencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17762943370256912680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-15360683546182889372015-12-15T15:30:08.791-08:002015-12-15T15:30:08.791-08:00It all sounds so good. :)It all sounds so good. :)Live and Learnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13493777474885053903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-75327944929711941282015-12-15T14:57:10.728-08:002015-12-15T14:57:10.728-08:00I shall have to try out your recipe especially wit...I shall have to try out your recipe especially with no eggs and the current price of eggs! I always make Pumpkin Date bread using the recipe from The Tightwad Gazette. It makes up a lot at once. I also make up some "Firecrackers" which are essentially saltines with red pepper flakes, a Ranch style dry mix and olive oil, as well as Oreo (offbrand works as well) Cookie Bark, Chocolate dipped Pretzels, Chex Mix (my new favorite is the Deviled Chex Mix recipe on the box). That is what I have so far.....KCMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05339732653416406563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-87375501125211629152015-12-15T10:36:33.811-08:002015-12-15T10:36:33.811-08:00Tea cookies- MMMmm goodnessTea cookies- MMMmm goodnessAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-42814391007839118782015-12-15T09:21:00.788-08:002015-12-15T09:21:00.788-08:00Hi Patience,
Here's a link to the recipe from ...Hi Patience,<br />Here's a link to the recipe from my 70s era JOC, no eggs:<br />http://www.creativesavv.com/2014/12/frugal-holiday-cookies-gingerbread-men.html<br />They must've changed their recipe over the years.Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-6167995276424520302015-12-15T08:56:37.147-08:002015-12-15T08:56:37.147-08:00I've seen pictures of Buche de Noel cakes but ...I've seen pictures of Buche de Noel cakes but have never known anyone who has made one. Please post a pic of the completed version!<br /><br />I've done some Christmas baking. Last week the kids and I did sugar cut-out cookies--I think I've shared before that they aren't my favorite (either taste-wise or with the amount of work and clean-up that goes into them) but the kids love it. I have a recipe that I make every year that is a chocolate shortbread bar cookie with a layer of fudge on it and nuts/chocolate chips on top. Fulfills those chocolate cravings. :) I tried a new recipe this year--a riff on magic cookie bars, but with white chocolate and Craisins. We liked it. When the kids are home next week, we will make our traditional gingerbread men/women/teddy bear/angel cookies that my mom always made--it's the best tasting recipe I've ever tried. Maybe some date balls, too. I like Russian tea cakes but I don't always make them ... but I will make cinnamon rolls for Christmas breakfast. I often host a small family Christmas eve party and have experimented with a few different light dinners (we attend church with my brother/SIL and I like to have something ready that I can just whip out on the table when we get back home). For several years I did a soup/salad/bread dinner but not everyone wants a meal, so last year I did a cheese/smoked sausage and cracker gathering, but I made homemade bread so for those of us hungry for a more filling meal, we could make sandwiches out of it. That worked out better, so I'll be doing that again this year. Add a veggie platter and some sweets and we will be good to go.<br /><br />Wow, I guess I'm chatty about food and cooking! It's fun to read about everyone's traditions. Krisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-64670636545451548372015-12-15T07:07:29.979-08:002015-12-15T07:07:29.979-08:00It all looks delicious, Lili. We have just begun ...It all looks delicious, Lili. We have just begun our Christmas baking with our daughter now home for her winter break. We made grasshopper cookies on Sunday--chocolate cookies with mint icing and a chocolate drizzle. We plan to make teacakes, spritz, peppermint/white fudge, chocolate fudge, and the one thing that I always am expected to make each year is almond roca. My family and extended family would not let me get away without making that. There is nothing not to like about the butter, sugar, chocolate and almond combination!<br />MaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-36103540904075968652015-12-15T05:53:26.696-08:002015-12-15T05:53:26.696-08:00Mmm....now I want cookies! Trying to figure out h...Mmm....now I want cookies! Trying to figure out how to get the most bang for my buck using the more expensive gluten-free flour this season. I want a few goodies that I can eat, but those to give away will of course be made with regular old flour to save money. Also interested in that egg-free gingerbread cookie recipe as I'm needing to make some treats for a church gathering after Sunday service this week.Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00396716408304381802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-54071379019812483652015-12-15T04:45:06.843-08:002015-12-15T04:45:06.843-08:00I have to bake several dozen cookies for different...I have to bake several dozen cookies for different church functions so I made snickerdoodles, monster cookies, christmas cutouts. Since I was making cookies anyway, I made enough for the family. I freeze the baked cookies and then a bowl of frosting in the fridge so when someone wants a cookie, they frost their own and even sprinkle sugar sprinkles if they want. I may end up doing another small batch of cutouts so there will be enough during the Christmas break for all those college kids!<br /><br />AliceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-8725961975209242022015-12-15T04:36:34.107-08:002015-12-15T04:36:34.107-08:00Well done on you Christmas goodies! I'm real...Well done on you Christmas goodies! I'm really interested in that egg-free gingerbread cookie recipe, but googling "Joy of Cooking" Gingerbread Cookie Recipes is only bringing up versions with eggs. Can't you point me in the right direction...? Thanks you! Patiencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17762943370256912680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-84724204193676635362015-12-15T04:36:16.186-08:002015-12-15T04:36:16.186-08:00Well done on you Christmas goodies! I'm real...Well done on you Christmas goodies! I'm really interested in that egg-free gingerbread cookie recipe, but googling "Joy of Cooking" Gingerbread Cookie Recipes is only bringing up versions with eggs. Can't you point me in the right direction...? Thanks you! Patiencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17762943370256912680noreply@blogger.com