The Spirit of Christmas Cookbook

Leisure Arts, Inc., $24.95
ISBN 0-942237-79-X



You'll always have the holiday recipes you need when you add this handy volume to your kitchen library! The Spirit of Christmas Cookbook features 337 of the most delicious recipes from our first five annual holiday guidebooks, and it can help you plan a scrumptious menu for a holiday open house, a mid-morning brunch, or a traditional family dinner. And of course, there are recipes for delectable goodies, as well as delightful desserts to satisfy everyone's sweet tooth. Ideas abound for gift-giving, too. Each yummy treat, appetizer, side dish, main course, and more in this terrific collection has been tried, tested, and proven delicious. And we show them in full-color photographs to ensure successful results for you and a very merry celebration for one and all.

May your holiday season be filled with good food and grand company!


IRISH CREAM DESSERT

In a small heatproof bowl, combine water and gelatin. Allow to sit 5 minutes to soften gelatin. Place bowl in a saucepan of water over low heat and stir until gelatin is dissolved. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.

In a large mixing bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form. Gradually beat gelatin mixture into cream until soft peaks form. Blend in liqueur and sugar. Fold in chocolate. Spoon into individual glasses and chill at least 1 hour. Before serving, sprinkle reserved chocolate over tops of desserts.

Yield: about 8 servings.


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