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Yancey Common TIMES JOURNAL December 19, 2018 Page 2 --Yancey Times Journal--December 19 , 2018 Triple Chocolate Cake 1 pkg. (2-layer size) chocolate 1/2 cup oil 1-1/2 cups fresh raspberries cake mix 1/2 cup water Heat oven to 350˚F. 1 cup sour cream 3 cups thawed whipped topping, Beat all ingredients except 1 pkg. (3.9 oz.) Jell-O divided whipped topping, chocolate chocolate instant pudding 1 pkg. (8 squares) Baker’s semi- squares and berries in large bowl 4 eggs sweet chocolate with mixer until well blended. Pour into 12-cup fluted tube pan or 10-inch tube pan sprayed with cooking spray. Bake 50 minutes to 1 hour It’s beginning to look or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool cake in pan 10 minutes. a lot like Christmas! Loosen cake from sides of pan; invert onto wire rack. Gen- tly remove pan. Cool cake com- pletely. Transfer to plate. German Chocolate Cake Reserve 2 Tbsp. whipped topping. Microwave remaining 1 pkg. (19.5 oz.) brownie mix cheese in small saucepan; cook whipped topping and chocolate 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, cut on medium heat until cream squares in microwaveable bowl up cheese is completely melted on High 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or 4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) cream and mixture is well blended, cheese, cubed stirring frequently. Stir in until chocolate is completely When sounds of carols fill the air, 1/2 cup firmly packed brown brown sugar. Add coconut and melted and mixture is well And signs of the season are everywhere sugar pecans; mix well. (Mixture blended, stirring after each min- 1 cup flake coconut will be thick.) Drop spoonfuls When hearts are light and cares are few ute. Drizzle over cake. Then we know it’s time to give our thanks to you! 1 cup pecan pieces of the cream cheese mixture Immediately drop scant Preheat oven to 350 degrees over brownie batter in pan. teaspoonfuls of the reserved F. Prepare brownie mix as Bake 30 minutes or until whipped topping around top of directed on package for cake- toothpick inserted in center Merry Christmas! cake; draw toothpick through like brownies. Pour batter into comes out clean. Cool 1 hour. center of each to resemble star. greased 13x9-inch baking pan. Store leftover cake in the re- Fill center of cake with ber- Place butter and cream frigerator. Sandy’s Salon & Gifts ries. 131 East Main Street, Burnsville 828.682.9158 Keep refrigerated. A Slice of Heaven Cake 1 package devil’s food, choco- handle of a wooden spoon poke late cake or german choc. cake holes into cake, then let cake mix cool for about 20 minutes until 1 14oz can sweetened con- warm. Slowly pour sweetened densed milk condensed milk over cake, Merry Christmas 1 jar caramel topping letting it soak into holes, then 1 8oz tub cool whip drizzle caramel over the cake. 4-5 candy bars- snickers bar (my Let cake cool completely preference) you can use skor, (you may refrigerate it to cool heathbar, or mini reeses faster just cover well). Top cake Bake the cake according to with cool whip, decoratewith directions in 9x13 inch pan. candy or crushed candy bars & Cool for 5 minutes, using the drizzle with caramel!! Angelic Coconut Poke Cake Ingredients: Pour this mixture over the top 1 box white cake mix of the hot cake. Let cake cool and a 1 can cream of coconut (14 completely and frost with the ounce) whipped topping then top with 1 can sweetened condensed milk the flaked coconut. Store cake in Happy (14 ounce) the refrigerater. 1 package frozen whipped topping, thawed (16 ounce) 1 package flaked coconut (8 New ounce) Directions: Prepare cake mix and bake Year! cake according to package directions. Remove the cake Town of Burnsville from oven. And while the cake is still hot, use a wooden Mayor Theresa Coletta Town Council Members: spoon handle to poke holes all Bunnie McIntosh, Judy Buchanan, Russell Fox, Shannon Peterson over the top of the cake. Mix together cream of coconut and sweetened condensed milk. Yancey Times Journal- -December 19, 2018--Page 3 Cherry Cheese Coffee Cake Cake & filling and outer edges. Bake 25-28 2 (8 oz. Packages) refrigerated minutes or until golden brown. crescent rolls Remove from oven and allow 8 ounces cream cheese to cool slightly while preparing 1/4 cup powdered sugar a glaze mixture of powdered 1 egg sugar and milk then drizzle over 1/2 teaspoons vanilla or almond coffee cake. extract 1 (21 ounce can) cherry pie fill- ing Glaze 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2-3 tsp. milk Preheat oven to 350° F. Unroll crescent dough, ar- range 12 of the triangles in a It’s Been A Pleasure Serving You! circle with wide ends laid to- May your holiday serve up a most satisfying ward the outside edge of a Large combination of good cheer, good times and good Honey Bun Cake friends. For all the good times we’ve shared with you, Round Stone or pan, (the points we offer you our heartiest thanks! 1 package of French Vanilla Mix together brown sugar and will not meet in the center). or yellow cake mix cinnamon and sprinkle on top of Lightly flour and roll out the ¾ cup oil batter in pan. Pour rest of batter seams (rolling so all edges meet 4 eggs on top of layers in pan and make smoothly together) making a 8 ounces sour cream swirls in batter. 14” circle with a 3” hole in the 1 ½ cup brown sugar Bake in oven on 325°F. for center. Mix the cream cheese, 2 teaspoon cinnamon about 45 minutes. powdered sugar, egg and vanilla, then spread over the entire circle Icing: Icing: of dough . Top with pie filling. 4 ounces cream cheese In microwave melt cream Then cut each of the 4 remain- ½ stick butter cheese and butter together, add ing triangles into thirds (cutting 1 teaspoon vanilla extract vanilla extract. Mix in confec- lengthwise from the wide end 2 cups confectioners sugar tioners sugar. Add milk until ic- toward the point). Arrange these milk as needed ing is just thin enough to pour. evenly over filling in a decora- www.pigandgrits.com Remove cake from oven tive spoke-like pattern. Press BBQ High on the Hog Spare Rib BACON Ham Directions: when done and using the han- ends of strips to seal at center Mix together cake mix, oil dle of a wooden spoon or fork and sour cream, then pour half punch holes in cake, and while of mixture into bottom of a cake is still hot pour icing over 9x13 pan. the cake. Christmas Crunch Squares 32 saltine crackers is melted and mixture is well 1/2 cup butter blended, stirring occasionally. 3/4 cup packed brown sugar Bring to boil; cook 3 minutes. 1 pkg. (6 squares) Baker’s (Do not stir.) Spread onto White Chocolate, coarsely crackers. chopped Bake 4 to 6 minutes or until 1/4 cup crushed candy canes golden brown. Immediately Heat oven to 350˚F. top with chocolate; bake 1 to 2 Arrange crackers in single minutes or until melted. Spread layer in foil-lined 15x10x1- chocolate to completely cover inch pan. crackers; top with crushed Cook butter and sugar in candy. saucepan on medium-high heat Cool completely. Break into 3 to 4 minutes or until butter squares. Butterscotch - Toffee Bars 1 pkg. 2-layer size yellow cake butter, and eggs. Beat with an mix electric mixer on medium speed 1/2 cup packed brown sugar for 1 minute or until combined, 1/2 cup butter, melted scraping bowl occasionally. Stir 2 eggs in the cashews. 1 cup cashews or toasted pe- Pat dough into prepared pan. cans, chopped Sprinkle with toffee pieces. 1 8-oz. pkg. toffee pieces Bake in the preheated oven for Preheat oven to 350˚F. 15 to 20 minutes or until a tooth- Grease a 15x10x1-inch baking pick inserted in center comes out YANCEY COUNTY SHERIFF GARY BANKS and STAFF pan; set aside. clean. In a large bowl, combine Cool completely in pan on a cake mix, brown sugar, melted wire rack. Cut into bars. Page 4--Yancey Times Journal--December 19 , 2018 Oreo Cake 1 box white cake mix (use the directions on box) 1 cup sour cream 15 Oreos crushed
Icing 2 Cookies n cream candy bars (melted) 1 cup softened butter ¼ cup milk We have enjoyed your visits 2 cups confectioners sugar this year and hope to see you 11 Oreos (crushed) in the new year! you can use extra Oreos for Thank you for your garnishing Preheat oven to 350 degrees. friendship and patronage. Grease and flour 2 round cake pans. Prepare cake mix using Caramel Apple Cake directions given on box and 1 pkg. (2-layer size) yellow until blended. Beat on high add sour cream. Fold in the 15 cake mix speed 2 min. Stir in apples. crushed Oreos, stir to combine 1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) Jell-O Vanilla Pour into prepared pan. evenly then divide batter into the or French Vanilla flavor instant Bake 50 min. to 1 hour or 2 prepared pans. Bake according pudding until toothpick inserted near to box directions. Let completely 1 cup water center comes out clean. Cool cool. 4 eggs cake in pan 15 min. Loosen Yancey Auto Sales, LLC Frost bottom layer with icing, 1/3 cup oil cake from side of pan; invert yanceyautosales.com 828-682-9792 sprinkle half of the crushed 11 3 Granny Smith apples (1 lb.), onto wire rack. Gently remove Oreos over iced layer. Place top peeled, coarsely chopped pan. Cool cake completely. 359 East US Hwy 19E, Burnsville (next to Bantam Chef) layer of cake onto bottom layer 20 Kraft caramels Transfer to plate. then frost top and sides of cake, 3 Tbsp. milk Microwave caramels and then sprinkle with remaining Heat oven to 350 degrees. milk in microwaveable bowl on crushed Oreos and garnish as Grease and flour 12-cup flut- High 1-1/2 min., stirring every desired. ed tube pan or 10-inch tube pan. 30 sec. until blended. Cool 10 Beat first 5 ingredients in large min. or until slightly thickened. Oreo Truffles bowl with mixer on low speed Drizzle over cake. 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened 1 pkg. (16.6 oz.) Oreo cook- Oreo - Peanut Butter Balls ies, finely crushed (about 4-1/4 1 jar (18 oz.) creamy peanut but- paper-lined pan. Freeze 1 cups), divided ter hour. 2 pkg. (8 squares each) Baker’s 2 (two) 1/2-cups powdered sug- Meanwhile, melt chocolate semi-sweet chocolate, melted ar as directed on package. Mix cream cheese and 3 cups 15 Oreo cookies, chopped (about Dip half of each ball in choc- cookie crumbs until well blend- 1-1/2 cups) olate; gently shake off excess ed. 1-1/4 pkg. (8 squares each) Bak- chocolate. Return balls to pan. Shape into 48 (1-inch) balls. er’s semi-sweet chocolate (10 Refrigerate 30 minutes or until Dip in melted chocolate; place squares) chocolate is firm. on waxed paper-covered baking Place peanut butter in medium Keep refrigerated. sheet. Sprinkle with remaining bowl. Gradually beat in sugar (Use a toothpick to dip pea- cookie crumbs. with mixer until well blended. nut butter balls in chocolate as Refrigerate 1 hour or until Stir in cookie pieces. directed. Remove toothpicks firm. Store in tightly covered Roll into 66 (1-inch) balls; after placing dipped balls in container in refrigerator. place in single layer in waxed waxed paper-lined pan.)
At the miracle of His holy birth, Snowball Cake We pray for hope and peace on earth; 1 pkg. (2-layer size) devil’s qt. ovenproof bowl, as directed food cake mix And we ask for His good graces, too on package; scrape side of 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, bowl. Beat cream cheese, egg That we may share with all of you softened and granulated sugar until well The message of that first Christmas Day 1 egg blended; spoon into center of 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar batter in bowl. As we send this note of thanks your way! 1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) Jell-O Vanilla Bake 1 hour 5 min. or un- flavor instant pudding til toothpick inserted in center 1/4 cup powdered sugar comes out clean. Cool cake in 1 cup cold milk bowl 10 min. Loosen cake from 1 tub (8 oz.) Cool Whip bowl with knife; invert onto wire Stir in Cool Whip. Refrigerate whipped topping, thawed rack. Remove bowl. Cool cake until ready to use. 1 cup Baker’s Angel Flake completely. Place cake on plate; frost with offices in Burnsville, coconut Meanwhile, beat dry pudding with pudding mixture. Cover Marshall and Bakersville Heat oven to 350 degrees. mix, powdered sugar and milk in with coconut. Prepare cake batter, in 2-1/2- medium bowl with whisk 2 min. Keep refrigerated. Yancey Times Journal- -December 19, 2018--Page 5 A Coco-Licious Cake Fit For A King Or Queen Eggnog Coffee Place coffee in filter in brew 1/4 cup ground coffee basket of coffee maker; sprinkle Coco-Licious Cake creamy, about 2 minutes. Add marbleize the frosting. The 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg with nutmeg. Place sugar in Makes one 9-inch round the sugars gradually and beat cake may be served immedi- 2 Tbsp. sugar empty pot of coffee maker. Add cake until very light and fluffy, about ately, or stored at room tem- 2-1/2 cups cold water water to coffee maker; brew. 3 cups sifted cake flour 3 minutes, scraping down the perature overnight in a covered 1 cup eggnog, warmed When brewing is complete, stir 1 cup sifted natural cocoa bowl once or twice. Beat in the container. 1/2 cup thawed Cool Whip in eggnog. Pour into 4 cups; top 1-1/2 teaspoons baking vanilla. whipped topping with whipped topping. soda Beat in the eggs one at a time, 1 teaspoon salt scraping down after each addi- Elvis Presley Cake 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (2- tion and allowing each egg to be 1 package white cake mix 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, at absorbed before continuing. Add 1 can crushed pineapple (8 oz) Merry Christmas room temperature the flour mixture in three addi- 1 cup sugar 1-1/3 cups granulated sugar tions, alternately with the water. 1 pkg Cream Cheese (8 oz.) May your home be blessed with happiness, 1-1/3 cups lightly packed Begin and end with the flour and 1/2 cup butter, softened your business with good fortune, and 3 cups powdered sugar light brown sugar beat briefly until smooth. Divide your family with good health this holiday 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla ex- the batter evenly between the 1 teaspoon vanilla tract pans and smooth the tops with 1 package chopped pecans season. We consider it a privilege and honor 3 large eggs, at room tem- an offset spatula. (8 oz.) Prepare the white cake ac- to serve you, and thank you sincerely for perature Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or choosing us. 4-1/2 cups Meringue frost- until a toothpick inserted into the cording to directions on pack- age. Let cake cool and then Angel & Hughes ing layers shows a few moist crumbs Insurance 2 ounces unsweetened choc- when removed. The layers might poke holes in cake using the handle of a wooden spoon or 615 West Bypass, Fox Shopping Center, Burnsville, NC 28714 olate, melted and cooled + +) have slightly domed tops, and "! ! !&+ !' % !& Scant 2 cups water or coffee, will have begun to come away fork. at room temperature from the sides of the pans. Cool In a sauce pan mix together Position a rack in the middle the pans on wire racks for 8 to the crushed pineapple with of the oven. Preheat the oven to 10 minutes. Unmold, peel off juice and the sugar and let boil 350 F. Coat the insides of two 9 the parchment and place the lay- until sugar is desolved, then x 2-inch round cake pans with ers directly on the racks to cool pour mixture over cool cake. nonstick cooking spray, line completely. The layers are ready Using mixer and a large the bottoms with parchment to fill and frost. Alternatively, bowl, mix together cream rounds, then spray the parch- place the layers on cardboard cheese, butter, powdered sugar ment. rounds and double-wrap each and vanilla, then stir in crushed Whisk together the flour, co- layer in plastic wrap; store at pecans. Spread over cake. coa, baking soda, and salt in a room temperature if assembling Store cake in refrigerator. medium-sized bowl to combine within 24 hours. and aerate; set aside. Have the frosting ready to In a large bowl, with an use. Divide in half and beat the electric mixer on medium-high melted chocolate into one half. speed, beat the butter until Apply large dollops of frosting here and there on the cake. Use an icing spatula to spread and Angel Pecan Pie 3 egg whites Warm & Gooey 1/2 tsp. vanilla Peanut Butter 1 cup sugar 24 Ritz Crackers, finely Chocolate Cake crushed (about 1 cup crumbs) 1 pkg. (2-layer size) chocolate 1 cup finely chopped pe- cake mix cans 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted 1/4 tsp. baking powder 4 eggs, divided 1 cup whipping cream, 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, whipped softened Preheat oven to 350 degrees 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter F. Beat egg whites in large bowl 2 cups powdered sugar with electric mixer on high Heat oven to 350˚F. Lights and laughter speed until soft peaks form. Beat cake mix, butter and 2 Blend in vanilla. Gradually eggs with mixer on low speed in the air, add sugar, beating until stiff 30 seconds, stopping frequent- Smiling faces All signs point to a Merry Christmas and we can’t think of a better place to spend peaks form. Mix crumbs, pe- ly to scrape beater and side of everywhere, cans and baking powder. Add bowl. Beat on medium speed the season than here at home with all of you. to egg white mixture; stir gen- 2 minutes. Spread onto bot- Drifts of snow We are truly grateful for your kindness and support tly until well blended. tom of 13x9-inch pan sprayed and boughs of holly, and we wish you all a happy holiday season. Spread into greased 9-inch with cooking spray. pie plate. Beat remaining ingredients All the things Bake 30 minutes. Cool until well blended; pour over that make us jolly. completely. batter in pan. Yancey County Government Refrigerate 6 hours or over- Bake 30 minutes or until Yancey County Board of Commissioners: Chairman Jeff Whitson, County Manager night. Spread whipped cream edges are firm. Cool slightly. Jill Austin, Johnny Riddle, Mark Ledford, David Grindstaff Lynn Austin over pie to cover completely. Refrigerate any leftovers. Page 6--Yancey Times Journal--December 19 , 2018 Pumpkin Spice Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting 1 pkg. (2-layer size) spice cake mix 1 cup water 1 cup canned pumpkin 1/3 cup oil 3 eggs 3/4 cup chopped walnuts 1 pkg. (8 oz.) Neufchatel cheese, softened 1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar 1 cup thawed whipped topping Heat oven to 350˚F.
Beat first 5 ingredients in Devil’s Food Counter Cake Joy to you and yours at this large bowl with mixer 2 min- Meals are not truly complete seconds, then add the softened special time of year! May your utes or until well blended. until dessert has been served. butter and remaining cocoa holiday be filled with happiness, Stir in nuts. Pour into 13x9- Before pushing yourself away liquid. Mix on low speed, then love and good fortune. inch pan spayed with cooking from the table at your next get- turn up to medium and beat Thank you for your help in spray. together or family meal, serve for 11/2 minutes. Add the egg making this past year a success for Bake 30 to 32 minutes or up the following “Devil’s Food mixture in three batches, beat- us. We appreciate your support until toothpick inserted in Counter Cake with 7-Minute ing each one for 30 seconds. and look forward to seeing you center comes out clean. Cool Frosting” from Jennifer Joyce’s Don’t overbeat or the cake will often in the months ahead. completely. “Diner” (Ryland, Peters & be heavy. Scrape the batter into Beat Neufchatel and sugar Small). the cake pans and smooth the in small bowl with mixer un- Serves 8 to 10 surfaces. til well blended. Add whipped 1-1/2 cups boiling water 394 East Main Street, Put two cakes in the middle Burnsville, NC topping; mix well. Spread 1 cup unsweetened cocoa of the oven and one in the 828-678-3388 over cake. powder lower part. Bake for 25 to 30 4 eggs (at room tempera- minutes or until a skewer in- ture) serted into the center of the 1 tablespoon pure vanilla cake comes out clean. Rotate extract the cakes halfway through 3-1/2 cups cake flour cooking. Let cool in the pans 1 teaspoon salt for 10 minutes, then turn out HOMEHOME forfor thethe HOLIDAYSHOLIDAYS 1 teaspoon baking soda onto wire racks, remove the 2-1/4 cups sugar paper and let cool completely. 1-1/2 cups unsalted butter, Wrap in plastic wrap for up to We’re sending softened two days before frosting. this note to let 7-minute frosting To make the frosting, put 1-1/4 cups sugar 6 tablespoons water and all you know, 2 egg whites (room tempera- ingredients except the vanilla ture) extract in a large glass bowl. That there’s 1-1/2 tablespoons light corn Put the bowl over a saucepan syrup of simmering water (the bot- no place we 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar tom of the bowl shouldn’t want to go... 1/4 teaspoon salt touch the water). Beat with an 1 teaspoon pure vanilla ex- electric beater on high speed tract for 7 minutes. Remove from For there’s the heat, add the vanilla extract Preheat the oven to 350 F. and beat for 2 minutes more, no place Grease the cake pans and line until stiff and glossy. we’d rather be, them with waxed paper. Grease Put one cake onto a plate. the paper, then dust with flour, Secure the cake with a bit of and shake off any excess. frosting underneath. Top with Than right Beat together the boiling about 1/2 cup of the frosting. here in this water and cocoa in a medium Place another cake on top bowl until smooth. Let cool and spread another 1/2 cup of community! Heritage Lumber Company until it is at room temperature. frosting over. Top with the last When it is cool, beat together Hwy 19E • Burnsville • 682-3033 cake, frost the sides and finish the eggs, vanilla extract and 1/3 with the top. Use the back of Merry cup of the cocoa mixture. a spoon to create peaks in the Christmas! Heritage Design Center Sift the flour, salt and bak- frosting. 679 West Main Street • Burnsville • 682-4232 ing soda into the bowl of an The cake can sit, covered, electric mixer, and stir in the at room temperature for up to sugar. Mix on low speed for 30 two days. Yancey Times Journal- -December 19, 2018--Page 7 Chocolate Cobbler Easy Pecan Pie Cobbler Ingredients: 1 store bought refrigerated pie pecan halves on the top arrang- Remove from oven and let cool 6 Tbsp. butter crust – 2 crust ing them nicely. Then bake for about 20 minutes. Serve with 1 cup self-rising flour 2 ½ cups light corn syrup 30 minutes or until center is set. optional toppings. 3/4 cup sugar 2 ½ cups brown sugar (packed) 1 1/2 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa ½ cup butter (melted) powder 4 teaspoons vanilla flavoring 1/2 cup milk 6 eggs (lightly beaten) 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2 cups pecans (chopped) 1 cup white sugar cooking spray 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa 2 cups pecan halves powder optional toppings: whipped 1 1/2 cups boiling water topping or ice cream Directions: Heat oven to 425° F. Lightly Preheat oven to 350 °F. grease a 9 x 13 glass baking dish Melt butter in an 8x8 inch with cooking spray. Roll out one Dr. Jennifer Mauney Smith, OD Banana Pudding baking dish. pie crust and trim edges to fit the Dr. Chuck Aldridge, O.D, F.A.A.O. Ingredients: Stir together the flour, 3/4 baking dish. 3 small boxes instant vanilla cup sugar, and 1 1/2 tablespoons Combine corn syrup, brown pudding cocoa, add milk and vanilla until sugar, butter, vanilla and eggs 1 package vanilla wafers smooth. Spoon batter into baking in a large bowl, whisk until well 1 carton sour cream (8 ounce) dish over the melted. combined, then add chopped pe- 1 carton whipped topping (16 Stir together the remaining cans stirring to mix. ounce-divided) cup of sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa Spoon half of the mixture into 5 cups milk powder and sprinkle over the the crust. 5 medium bananas batter. Slowly pour boiling water Roll out the second crust and trim to fit, place on top of mix- Directions: over the top of the mixture. Mix pudding and milk until Bake for 30 minutes or until ture in dish. Spray top lightly with cooking spray. Bake 15 thick. Fold in sour cream and set. Can be served slightly cool whip (½ of carton). warm with ice cream and other minutes and remove from oven. Layer vanilla wafers in the toppings. Reduce oven temperature to bottom of a large bowl, then 350° F. Spoon the remaining fill- 419 East Main Street, Burnsville, NC • 828-682-2104 put a layer of the pudding, and ing mixture over the top. Place then a layer of bananas. Then Walnut Pie add more layers as wanted. 1 pkg. (9-1/2 oz.) Triscuit Top with remaining whipped crackers topping. 1-1/2 cups finely chopped walnuts 6 Tbsp. margarine or butter, Banana Bread divided Merry Christmas 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, 3 eggs softened 3/4 cup light corn syrup 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, 3/4 cup sugar softened 1 tsp. vanilla 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup thawed Cool Whip 1 cup mashed ripe bananas whipped topping (about 3 medium bananas) Preheat oven to 350 degrees 2 eggs F. Reserve 14 of the crackers; 2-1/4 cups flour finely crush remaining crackers. 1-1/2 tsp. baking powder Melt 1/4 cup (4 Tbsp.) of the 1/2 tsp. baking soda margarine in medium bowl or 1 cup chopped walnut piec- saucepan. Add cracker crumbs es and walnuts; mix well. Press 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees. cup of the cracker crumb mixture Beat cream cheese, butter and firmly onto bottom of 9-inch pie sugar and butter in large bowl plate; set remaining crumb mix- with electric mixer on medium ture aside for later use. Stand re- speed until well blended. Add served 14 crackers around edge bananas and eggs; mix well. of pie plate. We’re thinking of you, and do you know why? Add combined dry ingredients; Melt remaining 2 Tbsp. mar- Because we’re really grateful for your stopping by! mix just until moistened. Stir garine in large bowl or sauce- in walnuts. pan. Add eggs, corn syrup, And just one more thing we’d like to say, Pour into greased and floured sugar and vanilla; beat with wire 9x5-inch loaf pan. whisk until well blended. Stir in Is have a happy holiday! Bake 1 hour 10 min. or until remaining crumb mixture; pour wooden toothpick inserted in into crust. center comes out clean. Cool 5 Bake 20 minutes or until cen- min.; remove from pan to wire ter is set. Cool completely. Top rack. Cool completely before with dollops of whipped topping 12451 S. 226 Hwy, slicing to serve. just before serving. Spruce Pine, NC Store any leftover bread in Store leftover pie in refrigera- (828) 766-7502 refrigerator. tor. Page 8--Yancey Times Journal--December 19 , 2018 Cream Cheese Danish Ingredients: 1 egg and grease a 13 x 9 inch baking- 2 cans refrigerated crescent 1 egg white pan. rolls (ready to use) Glaze: Lay the crescent rolls in the 2 (8-ounce) packages cream 1/2 cup powdered sugar pan, unroll and pinch the open- cheese 2 Tbsp. milk ings together, forming the crust. 1 cup sugar 1/2 Tsp. vanilla extract Mix the cream cheese, sugar, 1 tsp. vanilla extract Preheat oven to 350° degrees vanilla, and egg together until smooth. Evenly spread the mixture over the crescent rolls. Unroll the second pack of crescent rolls and place them on top of the cheese mixture. Brush with the egg white. Bake for 35-45 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Prepare the glaze and after Cinnamon Fruit Cobbler danish has cooled about 20 min- 1/4 cup sugar, divided mix. Combine fruit in utes pour glaze over danish. 2 pkg. (3.9 oz.) Jell-O Vanilla large microwaveable bowl. Note: If desired this recipe flavor instant pudding Microwave on High 1 min. Stir can be used with Stevia (sugar 1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen sliced in pudding mixture and water. substitute) and low fat cream peaches Spoon into 8-inch sq. baking cheese. 1 cup frozen raspberries dish. Mix baking mix and milk. 1/4 cup water Drop in mounds over fruit 1-1/2 cups all-purpose baking mixture. Mix reserved sugar mix and cinnamon; sprinkle over 1/2 cup milk dough. May your home be filled with love and laughter, 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon Bake 35 to 40 min. or throughout the holiday and after! 1 cup thawed Cool Whip until fruit mixture is hot and whipped topping Thank you for visiting us this year. bubbly and biscuits are lightly Heat oven to 350 degrees. browned. Reserve 1 tsp. sugar. Mix Serve warm topped with SUMMIT BUILDING SUPPLY remaining sugar with pudding Cool Whip. (WY 7EST OF "URNSVILLE AT 0OSSUM 4ROT s Butterscotch Pie Ingredients: butter and stir continually until 2 pie shells (baked) it gets thick. Remove from heat 1 ¾ cups brown sugar and pour into pie crust. 1 Tablespoon flour Topping: ¼ teaspoon salt Beat the 4 egg whites (that 2 ½ cups milk you had reserved) until stiff, 6 Tablespoons butter add ¾ cup sugar and1 teaspoon 4 egg yolks (save whites for vanilla and beat until stiff. Put topping) egg white mixture on top of pie 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and place in oven on broil until In saucepan mix milk and egg top is browned. until smooth. In a mixing bowl mix flour, sugar and salt to- gether, then add to milk mixture Pumpkin Pie and cook on medium heat when 2 graham pie crusts mixture begins to get thick add (6 oz. each) 3 eggs, beaten, divided Custard Pie 1 can (29 oz.) pumpkin Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups half-and-half 1 unbaked pie shell (deep dish) 1/2 cup granulated sugar 3 eggs 1/2 cup packed brown sugar ½ cup sugar 1-1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice ½ tsp. salt 1 tsp. ground ginger ½ tsp. nutmeg Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Brush crusts lightly with 2 - 2/3 cups of milk some of the egg. Bake 4 min- For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; May you find inspiration in the miracle 1 tsp. vanilla extract and the government shall be upon his of Christmas, and may peace and joy utes. Meanwhile, mix remaining Preheat oven to 350°. Beat eggs with all remaining ingredi- shoulder, and his name shall be called reside with you throughout this holy eggs slightly, add sugar, nutmeg, ents until well blended. Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, season and beyond. salt and milk and beat well. Pour Pour into crusts. Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. mixture into the unbake pie shell Bake 15 minutes. Reduce and bake for 35 to 40 minutes. oven temperature to 350 degrees WHITSON ELECTRIC Remove pie from oven and let F. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until cool. Sprinkle top of pie with knife inserted in centers comes 226163 31 Cross Street, Spruce Pine | 828-765-9700 nutmeg and serve. our clean. Cool completely. Yancey Times Journal- -December 19, 2018--Page 9 Blueberry Streusel flour and then using a mixer on low speed add flour to batter Streusel until well combined, then fold ¼ cup sugar in blueberries. Carefully place 1/4 cup brown sugar batter into prepared baking dish. 1 teaspoon cinnamon Crumble the topping evenly over 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg the batter and bake for 40 – 50 ½ cup butter (melted) minutes, until tester comes out 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour clean. Cool completely. Cake 6 Tbsp. 1 cup sugar 2 large eggs 1 tsp. Vanilla extract "All of us at ½ tsp. Lemon zest Ye Olde Country Store Cranberry-Nut Bread 3/4 cup sour cream 1 ¼ cups flour would like to wish our 2 cups flour in large bowl. Mix orange juice, 1 cup blueberries customers a 2/3 cup granulated sugar margarine, egg product and zest. (ingredients should be room 1-1/2 tsp. baking powder Add to flour mixture; stir just temperature and use unsalted Merry Christmas and 1/2 tsp. baking soda until moistened. Stir in cranber- butter) Happy New Year! 3/4 cup orange juice ries and nuts. Topping 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) marga- Pour into greased and floured Combine sugar, brown sugar, Thank you all for your rine or butter, melted 8x4-inch loaf pan. cinnamon and nutmeg, stir in the 1/4 cup cholesterol-free egg Bake 55 min. to 1 hour or un- melted butter and then add the support!" product til toothpick inserted in center flour mixing well. Set topping 1 tsp. orange zest comes out clean. mixture aside. 1 cup chopped cranberries Cool in pan 10 min.; remove Cake 1/3 cup chopped walnuts from pan to wire rack. Cool Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 1/2 cup powdered sugar completely. Prepare a 9 inch round baking 2 tsp. water Mix powdered sugar and wa- dish with butter and flour. Heat oven to 350 degrees. ter; drizzle over bread. Let stand Cream butter and sugar until Combine first 4 ingredients until firm. well combined and light then 3OUTH -AIN 3TREET s "URNSVILLE .# add eggs one at a time. Add Monday-Saturday 10:00-5:00 Cinnamon Pull-apart Bread vanilla, lemon zest and sour 828-678-9900 3 cans (7.5 oz. each) sprayed with cooking spray. cream and beat until well refrigerated buttermilk biscuits Drizzle with half the butter. combined. In another bowl, sift 3/4 cup sugar Place the rest of the biscuits 1 Tablespoon ground pieces into the pan, drizzle with cinnamon remaining butter then sprinkle 1/2 cup butter or margarine with any remaining cinnamon The Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and (melted) sugar. Bake for 40 - 45 minutes asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of 4 ounces cream cheese or until the top is golden brown the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come (softened) and toothpick inserted near the 1/2 cup powdered sugar center comes out clean. Cool in to worship him." The Magi, Matthew 2:16 2 Tablespoons milk pan about 5 minutes, invert onto Preheat oven to 350°F. a plate. Remove pan. Cool 10 At this holy season our thoughts are Cut each biscuit into quar- minutes. ters. Beat cream cheese, powdered with you in spirit and prayer, as we Mix sugar and cinnamon in sugar and 1 tablespoon of milk a medium bowl, add biscuit in small bowl with mixer until wish you and your family a joyous and pieces, one at a time and toss blended. Beat in remaining milk, enlightening Christmas. to coat evenly. if needed until desired glazing Place half the biscuit pieces consistency is achieved. Spread into a 12-cup fluted tube pan over warm bread. Appalachian Protective Services APS Systems: Burglar / Fire / Access Controls Orange Walnut Bread 31 Cross Street, Spruce Pine • 828-765-9797 1-1/2 cups flour large bowl; set aside. Beat eggs 1/2 cup sugar in medium bowl with wire whisk 2 tsp. baking powder until foamy. Add margarine, or- 1/2 tsp. baking soda ange juice, orange zest and wa- 1/2 tsp. salt ter; mix well. Add to flour mix- 2 eggs ture; stir just until blended. Stir 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) margarine in walnuts. or butter, melted Spoon into greased and 1/2 cup orange juice floured 9x5-inch loaf pan. 2 Tbsp. grated orange zest Bake 50 min. or until tooth- 2 Tbsp. water pick inserted in center comes 1 cup chopped walnuts out clean. Cool in pan 10 min. WE ARE TRULY BLESSED BY THE GIFT OF YOUR FRIENDSHIP, Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove from pan to wire rack; Combine flour, sugar, baking cool completely. Cut into 16 AND WE THANK YOU FOR INCLUDING US IN YOUR powder, baking soda and salt in slices to serve. TRAVELS THIS PAST YEAR. Page 10--Yancey Times Journal--December 19 , 2018 Chocolate - Peanut Peanut Butter & Chocolate Ribbon Dessert Butter Truffles ½ cup sugar of whipped topping into cream ½ cup Creamy peanut butter cheese mixture. Spoon ½ cup 1 pkg. (8 squares) Baker’s Semi- 1 package cream cheese, of cream cheese mixture into a Sweet Chocolate softened (8 ounce) small bowl then blend melted 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 2 teaspoons vanilla chocolate into this. Spread half To all those who have 1 tub (8 oz.) whipped topping, 2 Tbsp. butter, melted of the remainging cream cheese thawed 2 containers (12 ounce) mixture onto the crust, top with passed by our way, 1/4 cup powdered sugar whipped topping, thawed and chocolate mixture, cover with Go our very best wishes Microwave chocolate in large divided remaining cream cheese mix- for a bright holiday! microwaveable bowl on High 12 peanut butter sandwich ture. 2 minutes or until chocolate is cookies, divided Place in freezer for 4 hours almost melted, stirring after 1 2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, or until firm. minute. Stir until chocolate is melted Remove from freezer and completely melted. Crush 8 of the peanut butter invert onto a plate. Remove foil Stir in peanut butter until well cookies and mix with butter. and then re-invert dessert onto blended. Cool to room tempera- Press this mixture into the bot- platter so that crumb layer is on ture. tom of a foil-lined 9 x 5 loaf pan, bottom. Gently stir in whipped top- covering evenly. Top dessert with remaining ping. Refrigerate 1 hour. In a large mixing bowl, mix whipped topping, then coarsely Scoop peanut butter mixture together Cream cheese, peanut break the remaining peanut but- with melon baller or teaspoon, butter, sugar and vanilla until ter cookies and scatter over the then shape into 1-inch balls. well mixed, then whisk 3 cups whipped topping. Steve and Angie’s Tire Sales, Inc. Roll in sugar. Store in tightly covered con- 57 Tire Shoppie Drive, Burnsville • 828-682-7200 tainer in refrigerator. Peanut Butter - Chocolate Layered Fudge Hours: Monday thru Friday 8 to 5, Saturday 8 - 1 2 packages Semi-Sweet melted then stir in nuts. Spread Chocolate, broken into pieces mixture onto bottom of foil- (4 oz. Each) lined 8-inch square pan. 3/4 cup canned sweetened Microwave the white choco- condensed milk late in a separate microwave- Merry christmas 1/2 cup peanuts, chopped able bowl for 1-1/2 minutes or 1 ½ packages White Chocolate until white chocolate is almost broken into pieces (6 oz.) melted, stirring after 1 min. Stir 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter until chocolate is completely & Happy New Year! Microwave the semi-sweet melted, then add peanut butter chocolate and the milk in micro- and stir until melted. Spread For all the joy you’ve given us waveable bowl for 2 minutes or over semi-sweet chocolate until chocolate is almost melted, layer. this year, we are sincerely grateful, on high, stirring after 1 min. Stir Refrigerate about 2 hours or and look forward to Serving until chocolate is completely until firm. Cut into squares. you again in the new Year! Cream Puffs 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (1/2 inches apart, on baking sheet. of 17.3 oz. pkg.), thawed Bake 10 min. Remove to wire 1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) Jell-O Vanilla racks; cool completely. flavor instant pudding Meanwhile, beat pudding 1 cup cold milk mix and milk with whisk 2 min. 1/2 cup thawed Cool Whip Stir in Cool Whip. Refrigerate whipped topping 15 min. 1 square Baker’s semi-sweet Cut pastry circles horizon- chocolate, melted tally in half; fill with pudding Heat oven to 400 degrees. mixture. Drizzle with choco- Unfold pastry on lightly late. floured surface; roll to 10-inch Substitute: Prepare using square. Cut into 9 circles with Jell-O Chocolate instant pud- 3-inch cookie cutter. Place, 2 ding. Peppermint Mocha Coffee 6 cups freshly brewed saucepan. Add chocolate; coffee cook on low heat 5 min- 4 squares (1 oz. each) utes or until chocolate is Baker’s semi-sweet melted, stirring occasion- chocolate ally. All In One Bill! 1-1/2 cups hot milk Add milk and extract; 682-4074 1 tsp. peppermint extract stir until well blended. 8 peppermint sticks Garnish each serving with Pour coffee into large a peppermint stick. Yancey Times Journal- -December 19, 2018--Page 11 Lemon-Zucchini Jalapeño Popper Dip Chocolate Gravy Bread 7-8 slices of bacon, (diced and 1/3 stick butter cocoa. Slowly pour 1 cup of 2 cups cake flour cooked crispy) 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour milk into the skillet and whisk 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 2 - packages of cream cheese, 1/3 cup cocoa well to remove lumps. Whisk 2 teaspoons baking powder soft (8 ounce) 2 cups milk (preferrably whole) in remaining milk, stirring 2 eggs 1 cup mayonnaise 2/3 cup sugar constantly (being careful not to 1⁄2 cup canola oil 4-5 jalapeno’s, (chopped and Heat butter in a skillet on low scorch) until mixture is thick. 11⁄3 cups sugar deseeded) heat. Add the sugar, flour and Serve over biscuits while hot. 2 Tablespoons lemon juice 1 cup of Shredded cheddar 1⁄2 cup buttermilk cheese zest of 1 lemon 1/2 cup of Shredded mozzarella MAY CHRISTMAS DELIVER THE BEST 1 cup grated zucchini cheese Appetizer Bites GIFTS OF ALL TO YOU THIS YEAR! Glaze ingredients: 1/4 cup diced green onion Topping: 1 pkg. (9 oz.) Oscar Mayer 1 cup powdered sugar Variety-Pak Ham and Turkey 2 Tablespoons lemon juice 1 cup of crushed crackers ( like Ritz) 5 Bead ‘N Butter or Kosher Dill 1 Tablespoon milk Sandwich Slices, cut in half In a medium bowl, mix 1/2 cup parmesan cheese 1/2 stick of butter (melted) lengthwise flour, salt and baking powder, 1 tub (8 oz.) Philadelphia set aside. In another large bowl, Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine all of the ingredi- Garden Vegetable cream cheese beat eggs, then add oil and spread sugar until well blended. Then ents into a medium bowl and stir well. Pour or spoon into an oven Pat meat and pickle slices add lemon juice, buttermilk dry with paper towels. and lemon zest to this mixture, proof dish, (about 1 ½ qt. dish) Combine the topping ingredi- Spread each meat slice with blending together well. Fold in about 1 Tbsp. cream cheese zucchini until it is mixed well. ents and sprinkle over the top of the dip. spread. Top each with 1 pickle Add dry flour mixture to the slice; roll up. Wrap tightly in wet mixture and blend together Bake dip for 20-30 minutes or until bubbly. plastic wrap. until well combined. Pour bat- Refrigerate at least 1 hour or ter into a greased 9x5 loaf pan overnight. Cut each roll-up into and bake at 350 for 40-45 min- 4 pieces to serve; secure each utes. with toothpick. While still warm, make glaze and pour over the bread. Stuffed Cinnamon- Fox Country Store Let the glaze set before cut- 680 West Main Street, ting to serve. Raisin Apples Burnsville, N.C. Fruit Dip 4 medium sized baking apples 682-2320 1 cup cereal, crushed (such as: Pumpkin-Cream 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, frosted mini-wheats or honey- Cheese Bread softened oat crunch) 1 container (6 oz.) strawberry 2 Tbsp. raisins 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or low-fat yogurt, or your favorite 1/2 tsp. cinnamon margarine, softened flavor yogurt 1/3 cup 100% apple juice 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, Beat cream cheese and yogurt Core apples and place upright softened with electric mixer on medium in 1 1/2- quart microwave-safe 2-1/2 cups sugar speed until well blended, cover. casserole dish. 4 eggs Refrigerate at least 1 hour. In a small bowl combine 1 can (15 oz.) pumpkin Serve with assorted fresh fruit. cereal, cinnamon and raisins. 3-1/2 cups flour Biscotti Pack mixture into centers of 2 tsp. baking soda apples. 1 tsp. salt 1 cup sugar 2 eggs Pour apple juice over apples 1 tsp. ground cinnamon and into casserole dish. Cover 1/2 tsp. baking powder 2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/3 cup brown sugar and microwave on high, stopping 1/4 tsp. ground cloves every 3 minutes to turn and baste 1 cup pecan pieces 21/2 teaspoon cinnamon 2 teaspoon baking powder apples with juice, cook for 6 to Heat oven to 350 degrees. 13 minutes or until apples are Beat butter, cream cheese and 2 Tablespooons water 2 ½ cup flour tender. sugar in large bowl with mixer Spoon juice over apples again until well blended. Add eggs, 2 cups whole almonds Mix together sugar, eggs, before serving and serve while 1 at a time, mixing well after warm. each addition. Blend in pump- brown sugar, cloves, cinnamon, kin. Gradually add combined baking powder and water, add dry ingredients, mixing after flour and almonds then mix each addition just until moist- well. ened. Stir in nuts. Flour hands and mould dough For your friendship, we offer our heartfelt gratitude into 3 x 1 ½ – inch strips. Pour into 2 greased and along with our best wishes for a blessed Christmas. floured 9x5-inch loaf pans. Glaze with one egg yolk Bake 55 min. or until tooth- mixed with water. pick inserted in centers comes Place on greased cookie Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home out clean. sheets and bake at 350 degress 501 East Main Street, Burnsville • 682-2310 Cool 5 min.; remove from for 30 – 35 minutes. pans to wire racks. Cool com- Slice and bake an additional pletely. 11minutes in low oven. Page 12--Yancey Times Journal--December 19 , 2018 Maca Almond Minty Green Popcorn Clusters Popcorn Bars Makes 32 clusters cool for 2 to 3 minutes or until Makes 16 bars 12 cups unsalted, unbuttered cool enough to handle. Toss 8 cups unsalted, unbuttered popped popcorn with chocolate candies. popped popcorn 4 cups mini marshmallows Shape 3 tablespoonfuls of ¾ cup sliced almonds 2 tbsp butter or light olive oil popcorn mixture into small ½ cup flaked oats ½ tsp salt cluster; repeat with remaining 1/3 cup almond butter 1 tbsp green food coloring popcorn mixture to make about 1/3 cup brown rice syrup ¼ tsp peppermint extract 32 clusters. Place on waxed 3 tbsp honey 1 cup green candy-coated paper-lined baking sheet; let ½ tsp salt chocolate candies cool completely. 2 tsp maca root powder Place popcorn in large mixing Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line bowl. Beef Jerky Chili 8-inch square baking pan with In saucepan set over medium Popcorn parchment paper. Place pop- heat, melt marshmallows, but- corn in large mixing bowl. ter and salt, stirring occasion- Makes 4 servings Spread almonds and oats ally, until smooth. Remove from 8 cups unsalted, unbuttered The Greatest Gift of All heat; stir in food coloring and popped popcorn In the spirit of the season, we’d like to give on baking sheet; bake for about 5 minutes or until lightly peppermint extract. 1 ½ cups grated cheddar you our best wishes for a holiday that’s filled browned and toasted. Let cool Immediately toss marshmal- cheese completely, add to bowl with low mixture with popcorn; let 1/4 cup butter with much harmony, contentment and joy. ½ tsp chili powder For the treasured gift of your friendship, popcorn. In saucepan set over me- Red Carpet ¼ tsp each garlic powder and we are truly thankful. dium heat, combine almond Popcorn Parfait paprika butter, brown rice syrup, hon- ¼ tsp salt ey and salt. Stir in maca root Makes 8 cups ½ cup chopped beef jerky powder until smooth and dis- 8 cups salted, lightly buttered Preheat oven to 300ºF. Line solved. popped popcorn large, rimmed baking sheet In large mixing bowl, pour 1 tsp edible gold dust with parchment paper or foil; almond butter mixture over 2 tbsp butter spread popcorn evenly on bak- popcorn mixture; toss gently 1 cup sliced or silvered almonds ing sheet. Sprinkle cheese over to coat evenly. Transfer mix- 1cup dark chocolate chips top. ture to prepared baking pan, In large bowl, toss popcorn In small pan set over me- patting down and spreading to with gold dust. In skillet, toast dium heat, melt butter; stir in 12 West Main Street • Downtown Burnsville almonds over medium-low chili powder, garlic powder, 828-682-9101 edges. Let cool until firm. Cut into bars. heat for about 5 minutes or un- paprika and salt. Bring to light til lightly browned. Transfer to boil; remove from heat. plate; let cool. Drizzle hot butter mixture Melt butter in small saucepan over popcorn; sprinkle with set over medium heat; toss with beef jerky. Bake, stirring oc- popcorn mixture. casionally, for about 30 min- Layer popcorn, chocolate utes or until popcorn is dry and chips and toasted almonds in crisp. Toss gently; transfer to plastic champagne cups. shallow serving bowl.
Celebrate The Miracle! As we watch the holiday season unfold, We recall the greatest story ever told; And join our friends in adulation, Marked by joy and celebration As we honor our Savior’s birth, We send this prayer for peace on earth And pray that every one of you, Receive His many blessings, too! With heartfelt thanks for your valued business this past year.
SUPERIOR INSTALLATION 31 Cross Street, Spruce Pine Heating & Cooling 828-765-9797 Yancey Times Journal- -December 19, 2018--Page 13 Ginger Turmeric Popcorn Makes 4 servings Silent Night 8 cups unsalted, unbuttered popped popcorn Holy Night ¼ cup light olive oil 2 tbsp honey With exceeding ½ tsp salt 2 tsp grated lemon zest great joy, we bid 1 ½ tsp ground ginger all of our friends 1 tsp ground turmeric and neighbors a Preheat oven to 300ºF. Line large, rimmed baking sheet with most joyous and parchment paper or foil coated harmonious season. with cooking spray. Spread popcorn onto prepared baking sheet. For your belief in In small saucepan set over us, we feel truly medium heat, heat olive oil, blessed. honey and salt; stir in lemon zest, ginger and turmeric. Pour over popcorn and toss gently to coat evenly. www.peoples-furniture.com Bake for 30 minutes, stirring Oak Avenue, Cinnamon Popcorn Crunch occasionally, or until popcorn Spruce Pine, NC 28777 is dry and crisp. Let cool com- 828-765-5557 Makes 12 cups shews and pecans. pletely before serving. 12 cups unsalted, unbuttered In saucepan, combine butter, popped popcorn sugar, maple syrup, brown rice 1/3 cup chopped unsalted syrup, ¼ cup water, salt and cin- cashews, coarsely chopped namon; bring to boil over me- 1/3 cup chopped unsalted dium heat, stirring occasionally. pecans, coarsely chopped Cook until mixture reaches hard ½ cup butter crack stage (295ºF). Deck the Halls! ½ cup coconut sugar Slowly pour syrup in thin ½ cup maple syrup stream over popcorn mixture. ¼ cup brown rice syrup Toss gently to coat evenly. Let 1 tsp salt cool; break into large chunks. As we count our blessings this holiday ½ tsp cinnamon Tip: add dried fruit, such as In large mixing bowl, com- cranberries or mangoes, if de- season and reflect on the miracle of live, bine popcorn, almonds, ca- sired. we realize how much ours has been Coconut Crunch Chia Clusters Makes 8 cups medium heat, combine sugar, enhanced by knowing and serving all of you. 8 cups unsalted, unbuttered butter, honey and salt; bring to popped popcorn light boil, stirring often, until 2/3 cup granulated sugar melted. 1/3 cup butter Pour sugar mixture over pop- May you and your loved ones 3 tbsp honey corn. Add coconut flakes and ½ tsp salt chia seeds; toss gently to com- revel in the joy of the season, 1 cup coconut flakes bine. 3 tbsp chia seeds Spread mixture on prepared and accept our best wishes for Preheat oven to 325ºF. Line baking sheet. Bake for about large, rimmed baking sheet with 30 minutes or until popcorn is a Merry Christmas and parchment paper. Place popcorn lightly toasted. in large mixing bowl. Let cool completely; break In small saucepan set over into clusters for serving. Happy New Year. Honey Matcha Popcorn Makes 12 cups In small saucepan set over me- ½ cup unsalted, unbuttered dium heat, melt together butter, popped popcorn honey, matcha and salt, stirring ¼ cup butter until dissolved. Pour over pop- ¼ cup honey corn: toss to combine. Spread 1 tsp matcha green tea powder onto baking sheet. Sprinkle with ½ tsp salt sesame seeds. (828) 678-9962 1 tbsp black sesame seeds Bake, stirring occasionally, 378 Charlie Brown Road Preheat oven to 300ºF. Line for 25 to 30 minutes or until Burnsville, NC 28714 large, rimmed baking sheet popcorn is dry. with parchment paper. Place Let cool completely before popcorn in large mixing bowl. serving. Page 14--Yancey Times Journal--December 19 , 2018 Holiday cookies the whole family will love BELIEVE in the MIRACLE! Many people enjoy baking rising flour come the holiday season, and 3 tablespoons unsweetened co- With just a star to guide them, the holy flocked perhaps no dish is more synony- to visit the infant Jesus in the manager where He coa lay on that very first Noel. For brightening our mous with holiday baking than 1⁄4 teaspoon salt year with your visits, we are most grateful and cookies. Children leave cookies 2⁄3 cup (or more) dark and white wish you the best merriest Christmas season. out for Santa Claus on Christmas (or milk) chocolate chips (or Eve, while adults may indulge roughly chopped chocolate) and enjoy an extra cookie or two A heavy, nonstick baking sheet BLALOCK INSURANCE at family gatherings or holiday Preheat the oven to 350 F. Gerald Blalock s &AX office parties. Using an electric mixer, West Main Street, Burnsville (beside of Lil David’s) Cookies come in all shapes cream the butter and sugars to- and sizes, so bakers have an ar- gether until pale and fluffy. Beat ray of options at their disposal in the egg and vanilla essence. when planning their holiday Sift the flour with the cocoa menus. Chocolate chip cookies and salt in a small bowl. Fold may be among the most popular into the egg mixture with the types of cookies, and bakers who chocolate chips. want to capitalize on that popu- Place 4 heaping tablespoons- larity while giving loved ones fuls of the mixture on the pre- something a little different may pared baking sheet, spacing want to try the following recipe them well apart. Press down and for “Double Chocolate Chip spread out to about 1⁄4-inch thick Let cool on the baking sheet Cookies” from Maxine Clark’s with the back of a wet spoon or for 1 minute, then transfer to a “Chocolate: Deliciously Indul- with dampened fingers (you may wire rack. gent Recipes for Chocolate Lov- like to scatter some more choco- When cool, store in an air- As we put the finishing touches on another year, ers” (Ryland, Peters & Small). late chips over the top). tight container. Repeat with the Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. we’d like to send our best and brightest wishes remaining mixture. to our valued customers. We cherish the Double Chocolate gifts of your friendship and support. Chip Cookies Makes about 12 large cookies 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 5 tablespoons granulated sugar Monday - Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 5 tablespoons light brown sugar, Dine In • Take Out sifted 1 large egg, beaten Owners: 682-6911 James & Natalie Davis 357 E US Hwy 19E Bypass, Burnsville 1⁄2 teaspoon pure vanilla essence or chocolate extract (see note) BREAKFAST - LUNCH 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons self-
Gingerbread goodness Gingerbread is a broad term once referred to any kind of pre- that can describe anything from served ginger. The term went a firm and crispy cookie to a on to reference ginger-flavored moist, soft cake. cakes in the 15th century, and Traditionally, gingerbread is gingerbread eventually became seasoned with ginger, cloves, popular throughout the world. nutmeg, and other aromatic Even though gingerbread spices. Molasses and brown cakes and cookies have been sugar counteract the spice with made for centuries, Germans sweetness. are often credited with creating Celebrating 32 years! North Americans have been gingerbread houses, according baking gingerbread in various to Smithsonian. 1986 - 2018 shapes or forms for more than They were probably modeled 200 years, and the recipes even after the witch’s candy cottage pre-date the American revolu- in the German fairy tale, “Han- GWP, Inc. tion. sel and Gretel.” 828-682-9773 / 7222 However, gingerbread dates Even though gingerbread MC-192113 back even further to the Shake- can be made any time of year, INDUSTRIAL - AGRICULTURE spearean era, with The Bard it is particularly associated with TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST having mentioned it in one of the Christmas season, with gin- P.O. Box 154 his plays. gerbread men and other fanci- Burnsville, NC 28714-0154 Gingerbread’s name can be ful shapes turning up on cookie trace to medieval England and platters. Yancey Times Journal- -December 19, 2018--Page 15 Cornbread Dressing 9 cups homemade cornbread -& (crumbled) !" ! 2 cups celery (chopped) 3 cups onions (chopped) 1 teaspoon sage 2 ½ Tbsp. poultry seasoning &"! ," " 1 teaspoon salt, !!+ ½ cup butter (melted) &*" 3-4 cups chicken broth ) +" &*. " " 3 eggs, (lightly beaten) %+ 1 cup chicken (cooked) &1.#! 0# Place the crumbled cornbread ("& in a large mixing bowl, add &* $!"! " chopped celery, onions and mix. &* ' Pour the melted butter over ! the entire mixture. Pour 3 cups of the broth over the mixture, add more as needed until it has a thick consistency. 1 1 Add seasonings, mix well and pour into a greased 9 x 13 pan. #!"" 0 / . Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Bake covered at 350 degrees Saturday for 30 minutes. Located Hwy 19, Burnsville Remove cover and bake an above Blossman Gas next to GWP Trucking additional 30 minutes. 828-682-8043 Apple-Glazed Turkey Stuffing 12 ounces Turkey Bacon 2-1/2 cups chicken broth slices, cut into ½-inch pieces 1/2 cup butter, melted (1 stick) 4 cups chopped onions Nonstick cooking spray 3 cups chopped celery Preheat oven to 350°F. 1 cup chopped dried apples Cook bacon in large skillet 6 cups chopped pecans, toasted until crisp. Remove bacon and 1-1/2 teaspoons thyme drain on paper towels. Reserve 2 1 teaspoon dried sage tablespoons drippings in skillet. 1 package cornbread stuffing Set bacon aside. crumbs (16 ounce) Cook onion and celery in Merry drippings on medium-high heat 15 to 20 minutes or until tender. Combine bacon, onion mix- ture, apples, pecans, thyme and sage. Stir in stuffing crumbs, add broth and butter. Christmas Reserve 7 cups of stuffing for Customers like you mean so much to us, stuffing turkey. at the holidays and year round. Thank you Spoon remaining stuffing into Mixed Vegetable 1-1/2-quart baking dish sprayed for sharing your time and friendship with with cooking spray. us in 2018. We greatly appreciate your Casserole Bake covered 30 minutes, 12 Ritz Crackers, crushed uncover and bake 15 minutes. patronage, and we wish you all the best (about 1/2 cup) this Christmas season and beyond. 1 Tbsp. butter or margarine, Rice and melted 1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen mixed Cranberry Pilaf 2138 West Us Hwy 19 vegetables, thawed, drained 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) chicken Burnsville, NC 28714 1 can (8 oz.) sliced water broth [email protected] chestnuts, drained 1-1/4 cups orange juice 828/682-2118 1/2 cup Miracle Whip dress- 3 cups instant white rice, un- Hours: 8am to 5pm Monday-Friday ing cooked 1/2 cup shredded mild ched- 1 can (16 oz.) whole berry dar cheese cranberry sauce 1/3 cup chopped onions 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toast- Heat oven to 350 degrees F. ed Mix cracker crumbs and but- Pour broth and juice into me- ter until well blended. dium saucepan. Bring to a boil Combine remaining ingre- on medium-high heat. dients in 1-qt. Casserole; top Stir in rice and cranberry with crumb mixture. sauce; return to boil. Cover. Bake 35 minutes or until Remove from heat. Let stand heated through. 5 minutes. Stir in almonds. Page 16--Yancey Times Journal--December 19 , 2018 Roast Beef Layered 1 Tbsp. canola oil Bean Salad 1 beef eye round roast (about 2-1/2 pounds) 1/2 lb. each of green and yel- 1 garlic clove, (minced) low beans, trimmed, cut into Season’sFor your friendship, Greetings! 2-inch lengths we offer our heartfelt gratitude 2 tsp. dried basil 1 tsp. salt 1 can no-salt-added red kidney along with our best wishes for a 1 tsp. dried rosemary, crushed beans, rinsed (19 ounce) blessed and miraculous Christmas. 1/2 tsp. pepper 2-1/2 cups grape tomatoes, 1 medium onion, (chopped) halved YANCEY MEMORIALS 1 tsp. beef bouillon granules 1 cup red onions (finely 1 cup brewed coffee chopped) 512 East Main Street, Burnsville 1 can no-salt-added chickpeas (828) 682-4818 3/4 cup water Gravy: (garbanzo beans), rinsed (19 1/4 cup all-purpose flour ounce) 1/4 cup cold water 1 cup Feta Cheese with Basil In a Dutch oven, heat oil over & Tomato medium heat; brown the roast on 1/2 cup Tuscan House Italian all sides, then remove from the Dressing pan. Mix garlic, basil, salt, rose- 1/4 cup fresh parsley Merry Christmas mary and pepper and sprinkle (chopped) over roast. Cook yellow and green beans & Happy New Year Put onion into the same pan in separate pans of boiling wa- you browned the roast, cook and ter about 5 to 6 minutes or until stir over medium heat until ten- Cream of crisp-tender and drain. Rinse der, then stir in bouillon, coffee with cold water and drain, then and 3/4 cup water. Vegetable Soup pat dry. Place the roast back into the 3 Tbsp. butter Layer: salad ingredients pan and bring everything to a ½ tsp. onion powder in serving bowl. Stir together boil. Reduce heat and simmer, ½ tsp. garlic powder dressing and parsley until well covered until meat is tender, 1 tsp. corn syrup blended. Drizzle over salad just about 2-1/2 hours. 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour before serving. Remove roast from pan, re- ¼ tsp. white pepper serve cooking juices. Tent roast 1 tsp. salt Tangy Broccoli with foil and let stand about 10 ½ cup chicken broth Salad minutes before slicing. 1 ½ cups water ¾ cup Miracle Whip To make the gravy: mix flour ¾ cup finely chopped (cooked) (or other) light dressing and cold water until smooth, vegetables (can of Veg-All will 2 Tbsp. sugar then stir into the cooking juices work) 2 Tbsp. vinegar and while stirring constantly, 2 cups half and half or heavy 1 bunch broccoli, bring to a boil. Cook and stir un- cream cut into florets (6 cups) til thickened, about 1-2 minutes. chopped parsley 6 slices bacon, crisply cooked, Serve gravy with the roast. In a 3 qt. sauce pot melt but- drained and crumbled ter, add onion powder, garlic 1 small red onion, chopped Chicken and powder and corn syrup. Simmer Mix dressing, sugar and vin- Broccoli 1 minute (do not brown). egar in large bowl, remaining Add flour, white pepper, salt, ingredients and mix lightly, and Cheese Bake water, chicken broth and vegeta- cover. 1 pkg. (6 oz.) stuffing mix for bles and simmer 3 minutes. Refrigerate at least 1 hour chicken Then add half and half (or before serving. Makes 12 (½ heavy cream) and simmer until 1-1/2 lb. boneless skinless cup) servings. desired consistency is reached – chicken breasts, cut into bite- do not bring to boil. size pieces Add parsley to garnish and Bacon - Cheddar 1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen broccoli serve. florets, thawed, drained Mashed Potatoes 1 can (10-3/4 oz.) reduced- 1-1/2 lb. red potatoes (about sodium condensed cream of Baked Crab Rangoon 4), quartered chicken soup 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 cup Miracle Whip dressing 1/2 lb. (8 oz.) Velveeta, cut 1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire 4 slices bacon, cooked, crumbled into 1/2-inch cubes sauce 1 small green onion 1/4 tsp. garlic powder Heat oven to 400˚F. 4 ounces imitation crabmeat 1/4 tsp. salt Prepare stuffing as directed 3 ounces cream cheese (at room 1/8 tsp. pepper on package. temperature) 1/2 cup shredded mild cheddar Combine remaining ingredi- 14 wonton wrappers cheese ents; spoon into 13x9-inch bak- Cut up the crabmeat add gar- Cook potatoes in large 503 Medical Campus Drive ing dish. Top with stuffing. Y Burnsville, NC 28714 lic salt, Worcestershire sauce, saucepan of boiling water 20 C (828) 682-6144 Bake 40 minutes or until green onion and cream cheese minutes or until tender; drain. T Fax: (828) 682-4625 chicken is done. Mash potatoes. Add dress- [email protected] mixing well. A Substitute: Substitute frozen Spoon into wontons. ing, bacon, garlic powder, salt Lynn Austin, YCTA Director • Sandy Wilson, Administrative Assistant mixed vegetables for the broc- Bake at 425 °F for 8-10 min- and pepper; beat until fluffy. coli florets. utes or until golden brown. Stir in cheese. Yancey Times Journal- -December 19, 2018--Page 17 Beef & Fruit Curry Cheezy Chicken 2 pounds boneless beef sirloin, Tenders Merry Christmas! (cut into 1-inch pieces) 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless May your spirits be lifted at this 1 tablespoon vegetable oil chicken strips special time of year, and may 1 pineapple chunks packed in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour you enjoy much good fortune juice (20 ounce can) 2 egg whites, slightly beaten in the year ahead. 2 cups raisin bran cereal 1 tablespoon water 1 (14.5 ounce can) diced to- 2 cups Cheez-It (type) Crackers Styles Automotive matoes 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup onion (chopped) 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves Supply 1 cup dried apricots, (halved) 1/2 cup reduced-fat ranch salad Auto Parts Sales Repair Shop 1 Tbsp. brown sugar dressing or spicy ranch salad 828-682-2740 1 Tbsp. curry powder dressing 305 W. Hwy 19E Bypass, Burnsville, NC 28714 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper Place flour on wax paper. In 4 cups (hot), cooked brown shallow dish stir together egg rice whites and water. In another 1/2 cup dry roasted cashews shallow dish combine parmesan (optional) cheese, cheez-it snack crackers In large skillet quickly cook and oregano. beef, just until browned, half at Roll chicken pieces, one at a a time, in hot oil, then drain off time, in flour. Shaking off excess fat. Drain pineapple, reserving flour, dip into egg white mixture, juice for later. then coat with cracker mixture, In 4- to 6-quart crock pot, gently pressing onto chicken. combine undrained tomatoes, In a shallow baking pan coated onion, apricots, sugar, curry Extra Cheesy with cooking spray or lined with powder, cereal, and red pepper. foil, place chicken in a single Stir in beef, drained pineap- Grilled Cheese 8 slices sourdough bread layer . ple and 1/2 cup of the reserved Bake, uncovered, at 425°F for pineapple juice. 6 Tbsp. butter, (softened & divided) 15 - 20 minutes or until chicken Cover and cook on low-heat is no longer pink. Internal tem- setting for 8 hours or on high- 3 Tbsp. mayonnaise 3 Tbsp. finely shredded perature of the chicken should heat setting for 4 hours. reach at least 165°F. Serve with Serve over hot rice. manchego cheese (or parmesan) The best part of any journey is the people you meet along the 1/8 tsp. onion powder salad dressing as dipping sauce. way, and we’re pleased to say, we’ve never met a better bunch of folks than you. Thanks for making the trip worthwhile. Baked Chipotle 4 oz. brie cheese, rind removed Merry Christmas! 1/2 cup shredded sharp white Zucchini and corn cheddar www.carolinamtnrealty.com 2 Tablespoons Zesty Italian 1/2 cup shredded Monterey jack [email protected] Dressing 1/2 cup shredded gruyere 423 West US Hwy 19E Bypass, Burnsville, NC 28714 1/2 cup onions (chopped) Mix together 3 tablespoons 828/682-6166 / fax: 828/682-6168 4 slices bacon (chopped) of butter, 3 tablespoons mayon- 4 zucchini (chopped) naise, 3 tablespoons shredded 1 cup frozen corn manchego (or parmesan) and a 1 (8 ounce package) Mexican dash of onion powder. This is Style Shredded Four Cheese, the spread for the outside of the divided sandwich. 1/2 cup sour cream First butter one side of each of 1 can chipotle pepper in adobo your slices of bread with the re- sauce (drained and finely maining butter. Toast this bread, chopped) butter side down in a large skillet ! " # $ 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh or electric griddle over medium- $ " cilantro low heat until golden brown. Heat oven to 350°F. While the slices cool just Heat dressing in a large slightly, toss together the shred- skillet on medium-high heat, ded cheddar, Monterey jack and add onions and bacon. Cook gruyere. and stir for about 5 minutes Over the toasted side of the or until onions are crisp and bread, sprinkle this cheese mix- tender. Stir in zucchini and ture and add a few slices of brie. cook 8 to 10 minutes or until You may top with another zucchini is lightly browned, layer of your cheddar mix. stirring occasionally. Remove Then place the remaining from heat and drain. Add corn, bread slices (toasted side in) on 1 cup cheese, sour cream and top of the cheese. peppers and mix well. Spread the butter-mayonnaise Sooon into a 2-qt. baking on the outside of each sand- dish and top with remaining wich. Toast the sandwiches on cheese. Bake 15 minutes or until medium-low heat until golden Garden Deli & Snap Dragon cheese is melted and vegetable brown. mixture is heated through. Stir Should take about five min- Town Square, Burnsville, NC 28714 828-682-3946 then sprinkle with cilantro. utes per side. Page 18-Yancey Times Journal--December 19 , 2018 Creamy Hot Chocolate 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 3/4 cup white sugar Season’s Greetings 1 pinch salt 1/3 cup boiling water 3-1/2 cups milk 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup half-and-half cream Combine the cocoa, sugar and pinch of salt in a saucepan. Blend in the boiling water. Bring this mixture to an easy boil while you stir. Simmer and stir for about 2 minutes. Watch that it doesn’t scorch. Stir in 3 1/2 cups of milk and 1-2-3 Hot Cocoa heat until very hot, but do not boil! Recipe Remove from heat and add Makes 6 Servings vanilla. Divide between 4 1 pkg. (3.9 oz.) JELL-O mugs. Chocolate Flavor Instant Add the cream to the mugs Pudding of cocoa to cool it to drinking 6 cups cold milk temperature. 1/2 cup JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows, Homemade divided Hot Cocoa 1.) Beat pudding mix and 1/2 cup sugar milk in saucepan with whisk 2 1/4 cup baking cocoa min. Dash salt 2.) Bring just to simmer 1/3 cup hot water on medium heat, stirring 4 cups milk frequently. 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 3.) Pour into mugs. Top with Miniature marshmallows, marshmallows. sweetened whipped cream or cinnamon sticks, optional In a saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa and salt. Add water; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in milk; heat to serving temperature (do not boil). Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Whisk until frothy. If desired, garnish with marshmallows, cream or cinna- mon sticks. May the ever-present warmth of Homemade White Hot His love fill your heart and soul with Hot Cocoa Mix Chocolate 4 cups nonfat dry milk powder 4 cups milk contentment at Christmastime and always. 1½ cups sugar 1 cup good quality white 1 cup non-dairy powdered chocolate chips or We thank you for all the ways you inspire us. coffee creamer chopped white chocolate ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Merry Christmas and Best Wishes powder pinch salt optional to all of you in the New Year! 1 (4 ounce) package instant Place the milk, white choco- chocolate pudding late, vanilla and a pinch of salt Place all the ingredient to- (if using) in a medium saucepan. gether in a large bowl. Whisk continuously over medi- Whisk together until well um-low heat, until the chocolate combined. has melted and the mixture is Store in a airtight container. smooth (do not boil). To prepare a cup of hot cocoa: Garnish with your choice of add ¼ to ⅓ cup of mix to 8 oz white chocolate chips, white of hot water. Stir until blended. chocolate shavings, marshmal- (If using ⅓ cup per serving, you lows, whipped cream, candy Burnsville, North Carolina should be able to get 22 servings canes. from this recipe.) Serve immediately. Yancey Times Journal- -December 19, 2018--Page 19
Holiday appetizers perfect for entertaining There’s no place like home for the holidays, and we’re glad Presents may get much of the glory during the holiday Merry to be here among friends and season, but there is much to neighbors like you! be said about the foods found Christmas! Merry Christmas throughout this time of year as and many thanks! well. During the holiday season, people frequently find that din- Sam’s Oil ner invites, cocktail parties, office happy hour gatherings, Company and other opportunities for so- Burnsville • 682-2478 cialization are easy to come by. At the heart of these events are foods and beverages. Whether one is hosting a holiday soiree or plans to bring something to a potluck party, Merry it’s helpful to have a list of fail- proof recipes at the ready. Christmas Tasting menus, bite-sized treats and finger foods are al- Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until minutes, or until cranberries ways a hit at holiday functions the internal temperature reads burst and the mixture has been — and this recipe for “Mini 160 F. reduced to a thick consistency, Merry Meatballs,” courtesy of Meanwhile, prepare the Cran- stirring occasionally. Remove berry Barbecue Sauce. Heat oil from heat; cool slightly. Trans- the Cattlemen’s Beef Board and filled National Cattlemen’s Beef As- in a medium saucepan over me- fer mixture to blender container. sociation, is sure to please. dium heat. Add onions and gar- Cover, allowing steam to escape. lic; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes, Here’s hoping your holiday season is Paired with a cranberry bar- Process until smooth. Season with generous helpings of joy, excitement becue sauce, these savory ap- or until tender, but not brown. with salt, as desired. and goodwill. We’d like to take a moment petizers are bursting with flavor Add remaining ingredients, stir- Serve meatballs with barbe- to thank our friends and customers for and holiday appeal. ring to combine. Bring to a boil; cue sauce. all they have brought to our table this reduce heat and simmer for 20 year, including friendship, success and wonderful memories. Serving all of you Mini Merry Black Bean-Mango has been our pleasure and we hope to see you again soon! Meatballs Salsa (Serves 24) 32 Servings 1⁄2 pound ground beef brisket 1 can (16 oz.) black beans, 1⁄4 pound ground beef drained, rinsed ribeye steak boneless 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen corn, 1⁄4 pound ground beef thawed Downtown Burnsville 828.682.0120 (80 percent lean) 1 cup chopped ripe mango Hours: Mon-Sat 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. 1 cup seasoned stuffing mix 1/2 cup chopped red pepper 1 egg, beaten 1/3 cup chopped red onion 3 tablespoons water 1/4 cup KRAFT Mango 1 teaspoon minced garlic Chipotle Vinaigrette Dressing 1⁄4 teaspoon salt Zesty Grilled Wings Mix all ingredients until well 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper blended; cover. Cranberry Barbecue Sauce: with Ranch Refrigerate at least 1 hour. 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 8 Servings Serve with grilled chicken or 1⁄2 cup chopped white onion 1 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian tortilla chips. 1 tablespoon minced garlic Dressing 2-1⁄2 cups fresh cranberries 16 chicken drumettes (2 lb.) 1⁄2 cup orange juice 1/2 cup KRAFT Original S’mores 1⁄2 cup water Barbecue Sauce Snack Mix 1⁄3 cup ketchup 2 green onions, sliced About 11 Servings 1⁄4 cup light brown sugar 1/4 cup KRAFT Classic 3 cups oven-toasted rice cereal 2 tablespoons cider vinegar Ranch Dressing squares Just as the Christmas Star led the Magi, 2 tablespoons molasses Pour Italian dressing over 2 cups JET-PUFFED may the light of this miraculous season guide you toward peace and love. 1⁄2 teaspoon ground chicken in large bowl; toss to Miniature Marshmallows red pepper coat. Refrigerate 30 min. to mar- 2 cups pretzel sticks We’d like to take this opportunity to thank our kind customers for Salt inate. 6 graham crackers, the gifts of your patronage. We wish you all the best during the Preheat oven to 400 F. Com- holiday season and throughout the coming year. From our families Heat grill to medium heat. coarsely broken to yours, Merry Christmas and many blessings! bine brisket, ribeye, ground Drain chicken; discard mari- 4 HERSHEY’S® Milk beef, stuffing mix, egg, water, nade. Chocolate Bars Phone: 828-682-2325 garlic, salt, and pepper in a Grill chicken 8 min. on each (1.55 oz. each), Fax: 828-682-7711 large bowl, mixing lightly but side or until done. Brush with broken into small pieces Office Hours: thoroughly. Shape into 24 11⁄2- barbecue sauce; grill 2 min. Combine ingredients. Mon - Fri 9 a.m. / 5 p.m. inch meatballs. Place on a rack Place on platter; sprinkle with If desired you can add 1 cup Closed Sat - Sun in a broiler pan that has been onions. of your favorite PLANTERS 680 W US Hwy 19 Bypass, Burnsville, NC 28714 sprayed with cooking spray. Serve with ranch dressing. Peanuts to prepared snack mix. Page 20--Yancey Times Journal--December 19 , 2018 Easy Christmas morning breakfast Christmas morning is an ex- Spiced Yogurt citing and joyous time for fami- lies. Children are anxious to Muffins rush downstairs and see what (Yield: 50 servings) Santa has left under the tree, and 6-1⁄2 cups Dannon plain parents are eager to see the looks fat-free Greek yogurt on youngsters’ happy faces. 4 cups water, room tempera- Having a fast and easy break- ture fast at the ready on Christmas 1 box (5 lbs) Gold Medal® morning allows families to jump Muffin Mix, Whole Grain Va- right into the festivities rather riety than spending too much time in 3 tablespoons McCormick the kitchen. pumpkin pie spice This recipe for “Spiced Yo- 2 tablespoons McCormick gurt Muffins,” courtesy of the Chipotle cinnamon National Dairy Council, Dannon and McCormick, can be made in Combine yogurt and water advance and then enjoyed while in mixing bowl. Whisk until peeking into Christmas stock- blended. Set aside. In the Air, ings or watching holiday parades Add spices to dry muffin on television. mix in a large bowl. Add yogurt This big-batch recipe is ideal and water mixture to the muffin There’s a Feeling for feeding a houseful of over- mixture. Mix until just blended. night holiday guests. Or it can be Don’t overmix. of Christmas… prepared in advance and doled Using a scoop, portion into out as needed throughout the greased or lined muffin pans. week. The muffins also can be Bake at 350 F for 24 minutes, and we hope that made as a treat for holiday office or 17 to 20 minutes in a con- luncheons. Cut the recipe in half vection oven, until the tops are wonderful feeling stays for smaller yields. golden brown. with you all year! A simple, tasty holiday treat Baking is a holiday tradition nice toasted golden brown color. As we look around us, we’re filled with in many families. Gingerbread Remove from the oven and set cookies may be the first baked aside to cool. gratitude and joy for all the blessings we’ve goods that come to mind when Reduce the oven temperature been so fortunate to receive. people envision the holiday to 325 F. (If using a convection season, but celebrants need not oven, leave at 350 F.) Family, friends, neighbors and limit themselves when preparing Whip the egg whites with a special treats for their families. pinch of salt in a medium bowl associates like you remind us of Macaroons are one beloved until the whites stiffen into firm what’s important at Christmas time baked good that busy holiday peaks. Fold the toasted coconut hosts may believe are too time- into the egg white mixture. and all year: kindness, goodwill, consuming to prepare. However, Line a baking sheet with faith, trust and generosity. the following recipe for “Coco- parchment paper. Drop table- nut Macaroons with Dried Cher- spoon-size rounds, perhaps us- Thank you for lighting up our ries” from Laurey Masterton’s ing a small ice cream scoop, of year. With gratitude in our hearts, “The Fresh Honey Cookbook” the coconut mixture onto the (Storey) is easy to whip up and baking sheet. Press one or two we wish each and every one of makes for a tasty holiday treat. dried cherries into the top of you a magical, merry Christmas each macaroon. Coconut Macaroons Melt the butter and honey to- and a New Year that brings with Dried Cherries gether in a microwave on high all the best to you and yours. Makes 25 to 30 small cookies for 20 seconds. Drizzle the mix- 1 cup unsweetened flaked ture over the top of each maca- coconut roon. Sprinkle with a tiny pinch 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut of salt. 8 egg whites Bake the macaroons for 20 to Salt 25 minutes, until lightly browned 1⁄4 cup dried cherries (watch carefully to avoid burn- 2 tablespoons butter ing), or for 8 to 10 minutes if Burnsville, N.C. 1 tablespoon honey, preferably using a convection oven. The orange blossom honey macaroons should be dry to the Preheat the oven to 350 F. touch. You may need to bake Best Wishes Combine the unsweetened them longer if it is a humid day. and sweetened coconut on a If you live in a dry area, these & Happy Holidays, Friends! baking sheet. Lightly toast in the will keep well for a week. oven for 5 to 10 minutes. Keep Chef’s note: If you want to be re- close watch so the mixture does ally fancy, melt some chocolate and not burn, though you do want a dip each one halfway into it.