MAIN ARTICLE:Homemade Holiday Gift JarsGingersnaps RecipeFor Quart JarYields 4 dozen cookies1 1/4 cups packed dark brown sugar 2 1/4 cups all-purpose unbleached flour 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 3/4 teaspoons ground ginger 1 1/4 teaspoons ground ...

MAIN ARTICLE:The Great PumpkinGlazed Pumpkin Loaf RecipeThis moist quick bread is loaded with flavor and just the right amount of spice, and it will keep in the refrigerator for days.2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 ...

Place a stripped chicken or turkey carcass in a large stockpot with leftover or fresh vegetables such as carrots, onions, celery, and some herbs like parsley, a bay leaf and peppercorns. (Save all the tops and bottoms from chopped veggies for this purpose.) Cover with 3 quarts water and boil. ...

As a youngster in North Dakota, I loved autumn: cool days, rustling of corn standing ready to be harvested, the brilliant colors on the trees. I know that anticipation caused a large part of my autumnal joy. As those pumpkins turned orange in the garden and leaves were raked into huge piles and ...

MAIN ARTICLE:Thanksgiving Leftovers RecipesTurkey and Wild Rice Soup RecipeYields 8 to 10 servings After you’ve boiled the carcass and made stock, bring together this simple, hearty soup with the leftover meat. Freeze any extra for cold winter nights!3 tablespoons butter 1 onion, chopped 2 ...

MAIN ARTICLE:Thanksgiving Leftovers RecipesSkillet Turkey Pie RecipeYields 4 servingsThis simple take on a pot pie from GRIT’s archives uses just about all of your Thanksgiving leftovers in one dish. 2 tablespoons olive oil1 pound leftover cooked turkey meat, shredded1 cup frozen mixed ...

MAIN ARTICLE:Make Scandinavian Buffet Food at HomeChristmas Ginger Cookies Recipe1 cup softened butter1 1/2 cups sugar1 egg1 1/2 tablespoons grated orange peel2 tablespoons dark corn syrup1 tablespoon water3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda2 teaspoons cinnamon1 teaspoon ...

MAIN ARTICLE:Make Scandinavian Buffet Food at HomeSwedish Sour Cream Cake Recipe4 cups sifted flour2 teaspoons baking soda2 teaspoons ground cardamom1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened2 cups sugar2 eggs1 3/4 cups sour creamConfectioner’s sugarPreheat the oven to 350°F. Butter and lightly flour ...

MAIN ARTICLE:Make Scandinavian Buffet Food at HomeEasy Swedish Sausage Recipe1 pound ground beef1 pound ground pork3 or 4 boiled and mashed cold potatoes3 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 teaspoon ground ginger7 fluid ounces milk1 tablespoon potato ...

MAIN ARTICLE:Make Scandinavian Buffet Food at HomeFinnish Beef Meatballs Recipe3/4 cup soft breadcrumbs1 cup light cream or milk, divided1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef, divided1 onion, minced1 egg, slightly beaten1 1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon ground allspice2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons ...

MAIN ARTICLE:Make Scandinavian Buffet Food at HomeBoiled Potatoes Recipe Browned in Sugar2 pounds white potatoes4 tablespoons butter1/2 cup sugarSelect new potatoes, preferably small in size. If large, they should be cut in even pieces. Peel and boil.Brown the butter over low heat in a ...

During the Julbord, an almond is traditionally hidden in the bowl of rice pudding, and the diner who finds it receives a small prize or is recognized for having good luck.MAIN ARTICLE:Make Scandinavian Buffet Food at HomeDanish Rice Pudding Recipe1 cup rice, uncooked4 cups milk1 1/2 to 2 ...

MAIN ARTICLE:Make Scandinavian Buffet Food at HomeFinnish Turnip Casserole Recipe2 medium-sized turnips, peeled and slicedBoiling, lightly salted water1 cup dry breadcrumbs, divided1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon nutmeg3 tablespoons light corn syrup1/2 cup cream or half-and-half2 large eggs, beaten4 ...

MAIN ARTICLE:Make Scandinavian Buffet Food at HomeFinnish Potato Salad Recipe3 pounds potatoes2 cups mayonnaise1/2 cup Dijon-style mustard1/2 cup red wine vinegar4 large scallions, sliced1 large carrot, scraped, shredded1 large rib of celery, finely dicedSalt and ground black pepper to taste8 ...

MAIN ARTICLE:Make Scandinavian Buffet Food at HomeDanish Braised Red Cabbage Recipe1 medium-sized head red cabbage4 tablespoons margarine (or butter)1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon salt1/3 cup water1/3 cup white vinegar1/4 cup currant jelly2 tablespoons grated appleClean cabbage, removing the ...