Reindeer Trail Mix from Kids Village

Santa's reindeer fly hard through snow, wind, and ice to bring Santa 'round on Christmas Eve night. So when you leave out your cookies, don't forget the deer, these treats are sure to bring them Christmas cheer.

Dasher eats Cheerios to keep a healthy heart; 'cause he knows Santa needs him to do his part.

Dancer is graceful as she flies at daring speeds. What's her secret? It's sunflower seeds.

Prancer's a little clumsy and often gets caught when he twists his reins into a pretzel-shaped knot.

Vixen is beautiful, but can be cunning. Like most girls, chocolate chips will keep her running.

Comet claims it's rice Chex that do the trick, to give his flying an extra kick.

Cupid is in love all the year through. Give her some corn Chex, and she will love you.

Donder, like Santa, keeps his belly nice and round by eating peanuts by the pound.

Blitzen can break through any snowstorm, because energy-packed raisins are keeping him warm.

Rudolph keeps his nose shiny and read by eating red (and green!) Christmas M&Ms!





I thought I had lost the tag they gave us and I couldn't find anything good to replace it on the Internet, so when I found it I had to put it on here so if I loose it again we have a copy of it.
We make a big thing of it because it's a great snack for church and car rides. We put some in a small bag and put it in a small fabric Santa bag/stocking. Then we leave it on the tray with our milk and cookies. Our girls loved finding it spilled on the ground outside because Prancer was such a messy eater.

Betty Crocker Classic Sugar cookies

1 1/2	cups powdered sugar
1	cup butter or margarine, softened
1	teaspoon vanilla
1/2	teaspoon almond extract
1	egg
2 1/2	cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
1	teaspoon baking soda
1	teaspoon cream of tartar
	Granulated sugar or colored sugar

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1.	Mix powdered sugar, butter, vanilla, almond extract and egg in large bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients except granulated sugar. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
2.	Heat oven to 375ºF. Lightly grease cookie sheet.
3.	Divide dough in half. Roll each half 1/4 inch thick on lightly floured surface. Cut into desired shapes with 2- to 2 1/2-inch cookie cutters. Sprinkle with granulated sugar. Place on cookie sheet.
4.	Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until edges are light brown. Remove from cookie sheet. Cool on wire rack.

Prep Time: 1 hour 0 min

Total Time: 3 hours 10 min

Makes: 5 dozen 2-inch cookies

Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 1 chopped onion
• 2 carrots chopped
• 2 celery stalks chopped
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Heat oil over medium heat, add vegetables. Cook about 10 min or until onions are translucent. Add:

• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf

Cook for a couple more minutes. Add:

• 1 can crushed/diced tomatoes
• 6 cups water
• 1 can chicken broth (can use water)
• 2 cups dried lentils
• 1 tsp salt

Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for at least an hour. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Serving Suggestion: Corn bread

Cranberry Salad

Description:
Yummy - Colorful addition to the holiday table.

Ingredients:
Cranberry Salad

2 PACKAGES CRANBERRIES CHOPPED
2 RED APPLES CHOPPED REAL FINE
¼ C PECANS CHOPPED
Sugar into taste
ADD Mini Marshmallows


Directions:
Chop, mix, taste, and eat!

Number Of Servings:Several

Preparation Time:Not too long

Taco Soup

Description:
This is really yummy...


Ingredients:
1 pkg taco seasoning (2 T-ish i think)
1 LB ground beef
1 chopped onion
1 46 oz tomato juice
1 8 oz tomato sauce
(i use blended up bottled tomatoes and a can of tomato sauce)
2 cans kidney beans ( i use 1 can chili beans and 1 can black) my kids don't like kidney beans.
1 can canned corn (drained)

Directions:
brown beef and onions add other ingredients and simmer. add more sauce if you like it thinner.
top with fritos chips and grated cheddar cheese.



Number Of Servings:8 servings

Preparation Time:15 min.

Super moist Corn Bread

Best Cornbread Ever

Description:
moist and delicious!

Directions:
1/2 c butter or margarine
ADD and STIR well: 2/3 c sugar
Blend in: 2 well beaten eggs
Combine and ADD:
1 c buttermilk (1 c milk with 1T vinegar)
1/2 tsp soda
Add and Stir: 1 c cornmeal
1 c flour
1/2 tsp salt
Put in greased 8 in square pan. Bake 375 for 30 min.

Teasdale's favorite chocolate chip cookies

Description:
My sister gave this to me and now other chip cookies just won't cut it.

Ingredients:
1 cup shortening
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup white sugar
2 eggs
2 tbsp HOT water
1 tsp soda
2 1/2 cup Flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 pkg Choc Chips
1 tsp vanilla

Directions:
cream together shortening, and sugars. Add eggs. To the side add the REALLY HOT water to the baking soda it should bubble-- set aside. Add flour and salt. Then the soda water, chips and vanilla.

12-15 min at 375

Number Of Servings:3-4 doz

Preparation Time:a while

Panchetta

Make box of noodles as directed.

Add cooked, chopped bacon or panchetta meat to it and serve with a side salad.


One box makes enough to feed our family of 4, but our kids aren't big eaters. I'd suggest 2-3 boxes for a big family.

Yam Recipe from my VT

This coming from a hater of yams: These are so good!!!

Yam Casserole

by Beckie Robinson

Stir together:

3 cups	Cooked Yams - Mashed	½ cup	Sugar
1/4 cup	Milk	2 large	Beaten Egg

Spoon lightly into greased casserole dish. Bake at 375 for 25 min or until center is done.

Stir together topping while it is baking:

1 cup	Flake Coconut	1 cup	Brown Sugar
1/3 cup	Flour	1 cup	Chopped Pecans
1/3 cup	Butter

Spread on casserole and bake at 350 for another 10 min.