Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current, December 10, 2008, Page 10, Image 10

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Ingredients for life..
Christmas Tree-
Trimming Party
Safeway is th e s m a r t w a y to shop
Light the fire, stir the cocoa and sing along
with the carolers: it's time to decorate the
tree! Mini French dip sandw iches, little individual
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cheese balls, and bacon-cheddar m ushroom s will keep
your decorating crew well-fed. For the finale, set out
the delicious chocolate earthquake cake and com ­
m ence with a cerem onial lighting o f the tree.
Buy G ift Cards &
Bacon Cheddar Stuffed Mushrooms
“T h is a p p e tiz e r is a n im p re ssiv e a n d ir r e sis tib le
a c c o m p a n im e n t to a n y m e a l."
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Directions
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3 slices bacon
8 portabella m ushroom s
1 Tbs. butter
1 Tbs. chopped onion
3/4 cup shredded C heddar cheese
1/4 cup bread crum bs
1. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. C ook over m edium
high heat until evenly brown. 2. Drain, dice and set aside.
3. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
4. Rem ove m ushroom stems. Set aside caps. Chop the
stem s.
5. In a large saucepan over m edium heat, melt the butter.
Slow ly cook and stir the chopped stems and onion until the
onion is soft. Rem ove from heat.
6. In a m edium bow l, stir together the m ushroom stem
mixture, bacon, bread crumbs and 1 /2 cup Cheddar. Mix well
and scoop the mixture into the m ushroom caps.
7. Bake, in the preheated oven 15 m inutes, or until the
cheese has melted.
8. Rem ove the mushroom s from the oven, and sprinkle with
the rem aining cheese.
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Individual Cheese Balls
Ingredients
“W ith th e ir
• 1 cup shredded C heddar cheese
c r e a m y , n u tty
• 1 Tbs. chopped onion
fla v o r , th e s e
• 1 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley
s m a u c h e e s e b a lls
I tsp. lemon juice
w o rk g r e a t f o r
• 1 tsp. W orcestershire sauce
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• 1 1 / 2 cups ground walnuts
• 2 - (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
Directions
In a small bowl, com bine the first six ingredients; mix well. Shape into 1 - 1/2-inch balls. Roll in nuts.
S h o p S a fe w a y firs t!
Chill thoroughly. Serve with crackers.
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The Night Before
• Pick up roast for French dip and gather all recipe
ingredients.
• Add mini sandwich rolls to the shopping list to
replace full size French rolls.
• Round up supplies for ornam ents and garland: popcorn, cranberries, construction paper, glitter,
and tape.
• C ook appetizers. Place in serving dishs; cover and refrigerate.
• Let kids roll mini cheese balls in nuts, chopped parsley, or poppy seeds; refrigerate.
On Party Day
• The best rule o f thum b for a perfect tree: lights, and m ore lights. So put up the tree and string
it with plenty o f lights. (D on’t forget to check them before stringing them on the tree.)
• Add roast to slow cooker around noon; put your feet up and relax.
• Mid afternoon: turn on holiday m usic and start m aking ornam ents and garland.
• Just before party starts, fix C andy Cane C ocoa and coffee. Keep warm in therm al carafes, in a slow
cooker, o r on the stove.
• Place drink toppers, and m ix-ins (w hipped cream , chocolate syrup, liqueurs) near beverages and
let everyone add their ow n finishing touches.
• Sip beverages, nibble on appetizers, and start decorating.
As decorators finish, serve dessert. Let everyone plop on the floor or couch and adm ire their
handiwork as they indulge in a chocolate reward.
12-Pack Pepsi
C hocolate E arthquake C ake
Ingredients
Directions
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1 cup chopped w al­
n u ts
• 1 (3.5 ounce) pack­
age flaked coconut
• 1 (18.25 ounce) pack­
age G erm an chocolate
cake mix
• 1/2 cup butter
• 8 o u n c e s c re a m
ch eese
• 3 cups confectioners'
su g ar
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). G rease one 9x 12 inch
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cake pan. C over the bottom o f the cake pan with the chopped nuts and
the flaked coconut.
2. Prepare cake mix according to package direc­
tions. Pour batter over chopped nuts a rd coconut.
3. M elt butter or m argarine; add cream cheese and
confectioner's sugar. Stir until blended. Spoon this
mixture over unbaked cake batter.
4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 to
42 minutes. Please note: you cannot test for doneness, as the cake will
appear sticky even w hen it is done. The icing sinks into the batter as it
bakes, form ing the w hite ribbon inside. M akes 16 servings.
Safeway
Apple Juice
Tostitos
TortHa Chips
64-02.
9 to 13-02.
Selected varieties.
Selected varieties.
Club Price $ 2 .5 0 ee.
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Shredded or
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S unday S low C o o k er
Easy Slow Cooker French Dip
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“T h is m a k e s a
4 pounds rum p roast
d e lic io u s F r e n c h
2 Tbs. butter
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1 (10.5 ounce) can beef broth
p e r fe c t f o r th e
1 (1 2 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
b u s y h o lid a y
6 French rolls, quartered o r mini rolls
1 (10.5 ounce) can cond. French onion soup s e a s o n ! "
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Savings
Directions
1. Trim excess fat from the rum p roast, and place in a slow cooker. A dd the b eef broth, onion
soup and beer. C ook on Low setting for 7 hours.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
3. Split French rolls, and spread with butter. Bake 10 m inutes, or until heated through.
4. Slice the m eat on the diagonal, and place on the rolls. Serve the sauce for dipping.
Chocolate Coffee Kiss
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Directions
In a coffee m ug, com bine coffee li­
queur, Irish cream , crèm e de cacao and
G rand M arnier. Fill mug w ith hot cof­
fee. T op with a dollop o f whipped
cream , drizzle with chocolate syrup
and garnish with a m araschino cherry.
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“This is a sweet coffee drink, fo r all you
coffee lovers who want an extra kick in
your java. ”
3/4 fluid ounce coffee liqueur
3/4 fluid ounce Irish cream liqueur
1/2 fluid ounce crèm e de cacao liqueur
1 tsp. brandy-based orange liqueur (G rand M arnier)
1 cup hot brew ed coffee
2 Tbs. w hipped cream
1 1/2 fluid ounces chocolate syrup
1 m araschino cherry
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