Pillsbury Family Christmas Cookbook

New York, New York: Clarkson Potter Publishers. Fine in Fine Dust Jacket. 2004. First Edition: First Printing. Hard Cover. 271 pages: 7.75 x 10.25 in.: 2.6: KB#005674: Dustjacket now protected by a new Brodart Mylar Cover. "Celebrate the Season With More Than 150 Recipes, Plus Fun Craft Ideas. " Scarce, Out Of Print, Book. "All too often, preparing for Christmas festivities can take you away from family and friends. Luckily, the Pillsbury Editors have collected 155 delicious, kitchen-tested and totally reliable recipes, plus activities and kid-pleasing crafts so you can spend more time creating special holiday memories together. There are dishes to suit any kind of holiday get-together, whether you’re expecting three guests or thirty, from a post-shopping party to a Christmas Day feast. Entrées such as Slow-Cooked Beef Burgundy, Party Chicken Cacciatore, Pineapple-Orange Glazed Ham and Italian Roasted Salmon are as simple to make as they are impressive on the holiday table. Seasonal salads, vegetable sides and sweet treats like Cranberry-Walnut White Fudge will help you achieve a multicourse meal everyone will love. Snacks and appetizers, along with an array of breads, will satisfy even the pickiest eaters. You’ll also find strategies for alleviating holiday stress while making memories. Whether it’s inviting a friend over to help with holiday baking or letting others lend a hand at parties, every tip will help you focus on spending quality time with family and friends. And to keep the little ones cabin-fever-free over winter breaks, activities such as making Fido’s Favorite Treats and Santa Grahams are fun and easy boredom busters. Recipes for thoughtful gifts, including Hot Buttered Rum Sauce and Orange-Spice Coffee Mix, add a personal touch to the holiday that can’t be achieved with a harried trip to a store. From ideas for homemade gifts to recipes for the main entrée at the holiday meal, Pillsbury Family Christmas Cookbook is a one-stop guide to yuletide planning." .