Christmas Inspirations: Food

The holidays often seem to be all about food. This year I'm not making a whole lot, but I thought I would share what I'm making for the Christmas season this year...

Desserts:
Peppermint Bark:

Recipe from Paula Dean, Food Network

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/peppermint-bark-recipe/index.html

Chocolate Gooey Butter Cookies

Recipe from Paula Dean, Food Network

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/chocolate-gooey-butter-cookies-recipe/index.html

Coconut Cupcakes with Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting

Recipe from the Neelys, Food Network
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/neelys/coconut-cupcakes-with-coconut-cream-cheese-frosting-recipe/index.html

And maybe some sugar cookies too...














For Christmas Dinner:
The Classic Green Bean Casserole
http://www.campbellskitchen.com/recipedetail.aspx?recipeId=24099&fbid=WvrTkrEDbdS


Extended Family Christmas on the 26th: [we're doing hor d'ouerves]
Asian Lettuce Wraps

Recipe from Crock-Pot
http://www.crock-pot.com/Recipe.aspx?rid=1402

Cranberry Orange Juice Punch
My own recipe:
Some Orange Juice, 7up, frozen cranberry concentrate. Mix it up! Serve!

I think that's about it... Well, Merry Christmas & Happy Eating!