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1 holiday entertaining guide by Cooking in my Genes I S S U E N O. 1 RECIPES ENTERTAINING TIPS HOLIDAY PLAYLIST

2 I love the holidays... It's that time of year where we get together with family and friends to celebrate the festive season. We spend a little extra time on the finishing touches of social events, putting thought into how we re going to spend time together. It s the sights, smells and sounds of gatherings that etch into our memory, creating the most meaningful moments. I absolutely adore this time of year and this guide is all about helping you create those beautiful memories with ease and grace. Cheers, Jess Entertaining With Ease Use What You Have: When you re having guests over for a dinner or cocktail party, have a look through your fridge and pantry BEFORE you go out shopping! You d be surprised what you can find and what items may inspire your menu. Less Is More: Sometimes we think we need the decor, the floral, the high-end food to entertain but that couldn t be further from the truth! Use what you have on hand already for decor or just keep things simple. One fresh bouquet of flowers and candles can really brighten up a room, adding ambiance to your soiree. Make A List: Create a check-list for yourself including your food preparation and other setup. As you prepare for your party you can feel at easy as you check items off your list & you'll know you're holiday ready!

Cranberry Ginger Sparkler Total Time: 5 minutes Equipment Needs: cocktail glass, shot glass Serves: 1 Ingredients: 1/3 cup cranberry juice 1/3 cup ginger beer 1 oz vodka cranberries for garnish

3 Cranberry Ginger Sparkler Total Time: 5 minutes Equipment Needs: cocktail glass, shot glass Serves: 1 Ingredients: 1/3 cup cranberry juice 1/3 cup ginger beer 1 oz vodka cranberries for garnish rosemary for garnish Instructions: Combine the cranberry juice, ginger beer and vodka in a glass. Stir, add ice and garnish with cranberry and a half-sprig of rosemary. If you need a non-alcoholic version, omit the vodka and add in a dash of sparkling water.

4 Marshmallow Pops for All! Total Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Equipment Needs: popsicle sticks or skewers, pan & parchment paper Servings: 21 Ingredients: 2/3 cup white sprinkles 2/3 cup gold sprinkles 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 cup dark chocolate chips 2 tsp coconut oil 21 extra-large marshmallows 21 popsicle or candy sticks Instructions: Toppings - Mix the white and gold sprinkles together. Then, set aside. Chocolate - Put the coconut oil at the bottom of the pot, then add the chocolate chips. Heat on low heat, stirring constantly as the mixture melts. Continue to stir until fully melted and then take off the heat. Assembly - Line a baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper. Place each marshmallow on a popsicle stick or skewer. Then, dip the marshmallow into the chocolate, letting the excess chocolate drip off. Next, roll the marshmallow pop in the toppings. Place each pop marshmallow-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for 1 hour and then they are ready to serve or gift!

Crostini with Whipped Goat Cheese, Fig Jam & Prosciutto Total Time: 20 minutes Instructions: Equipment: serving tray, stand or hand Turn the oven to 375F and brush the mixer or food processor

5 Crostini with Whipped Goat Cheese, Fig Jam & Prosciutto Total Time: 20 minutes Instructions: Equipment: serving tray, stand or hand Turn the oven to 375F and brush the mixer or food processor crostini with the olive oil. Then bake the Servings: 12 crostini for 8 minutes or until just golden. Take out of the oven and set aside. Ingredients: - Crostini - Next, combine the goat cheese, yogurt and 1 baguette, sliced on a diagonal into 12 olive oil in your stand mixer or in a small crostini bowl if using a hand mixer (you could also 2 tbsp olive oil use a food processor). Beat or mix until - Whipped Goat Cheese - well-combined and smooth. *If you don't 8oz goat cheese have a mixer, you can use a wooden spoon 2 tbsp plain greek yogurt to cream the mixture by hand* 1 tbsp olive oil - Topping - Spread the whipped goat cheese as your 4 pieces of prosciutto, cut or torn into first layer on each crostini, top with fig thirds jam and then a slice of prosciutto. ½ cup fig jam or spread ½ tbsp fresh thyme leaves Then, sprinkle each crostini with a few 3-4 sprigs of time to garnish your plate thyme leaves.

Sounds of the Season We all have memories linked to very specific holiday songs; you can hear 'that song' and be transported back in time to that magical holiday memory.

6 Sounds of the Season We all have memories linked to very specific holiday songs; you can hear 'that song' and be transported back in time to that magical holiday memory. I link many of my fondest memories to songs from the past and I've put together a collection of my favourites for you, a mix of the old and new: 'Christmas Eve' - Celine Dion 'The Christmas Song' - She & Him 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' - Mariah Carey 'Baby It's Cold Outside' - Brett Eldredge & Meghan Trainor 'Please Come Home For Christmas' - Jon Bon Jovi 'It's Beginning To Look Alot Like Christmas' - Harry Connick Jr. 'Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)' - U2 'Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!' - Frank Sinatra 'White Christmas' - Otis Redding 'Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree' - Brenda Lee 'Hallelujah' - Pentatonix 'What Are You Doing New Year's Eve' - Ella Fitzgerald 'Cold December Night' - Michael Bublé 'Happy Xmas (War Is Over)' - Celine Dion 'My Only Wish (This Year)' - Britney Spears 'Winter Wonderland' - Tony Bennett, Lady Gaga 'Jingle Bell Rock' - Randy Travis 'Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas' - Bing Crosby Cooking in my Genes is a food blog by Jessica Kostka. She shares her take on recipes she grew up with, foodie adventures & current kitchen creations. She cooks and bakes for those she loves and there s nothing better than the people she loves, sitting around a table, enjoying a meal together.

Legacy Sweets Holiday Recipe Book

Legacy Sweets Holiday Recipe Book Pumpkin Spice Madeleine Whoopie Pies By High Heels, Happy Homestead Ingredients: 24 Donsuemor Pumpkin Spice Madeleines ½ cup (1 stick) Unsalted Butter, at room temperature