Holiday cooking can be a hectic experience. One way to make it go a bit easier is to select some recipes that can be made ahead of time.
Eggnog
1 qt. milk
12 eggs
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup to 1 1/2 cups bourbon*
1 Tbl. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg, divided
1 qt. whipping cream
Heat milk […]

From the Cincinnati Post:
Apple Sour Cream Slaw
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 scant tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 cup sliced celery
2 to 3 cups coarsely shredded green cabbage
1 cup shredded carrots
2 large red apples, diced, unpeeled
Small handful of raisins
1/3 cup chopped, salted peanuts
Yield: 8 […]

Easy Peach Cobbler
8 cups peeled and sliced fresh peaches
3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon cloves
Zest of 1 lemon, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional
1 refrigerated 9-inch pie crust
For the topping:
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Toss peaches with […]

Back to school time -
Shake-it-up-salad
2 tablespoons French salad dressing
1/4 cup cubed cooked chicken
2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons shredded carrot
1 cup torn prewashed salad greens
Pour salad dressing into 1-quart plastic container with tight-fitting lid. Place cooked chicken on top of salad dressing. Place Cheddar cheese on top of chicken, and carrot shreds on top […]

Whether it’s family, friends, co-workers, or your kids’ sports teams (or other summer activity group), sometimes it seems as though every week brings a request for a contribution to a potluck get-together. Here are some of my favorite recipes for these occasions:
Appetizer - I like to cut the eggs crosswise instead of lengthwise for […]

This recipe makes enough for four sandwiches.
Waldorf Chicken Sandwich
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
3/4 cup chopped unpeeled apples
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
Combine all ingredients and mix well.

The recipe for the dressing that goes with this salad makes about twice what you will need. You can keep the extra in the regrigerator for about a month.
Strawberry Salad
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1/2 small onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup vinegar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
1 bunch leaf lettuce
1 pint strawberries, sliced
1 avocado, […]

An easy recipe that appeals to all ages. It can also be served as a dessert.
Frozen Fruit Salad
1 tablespoon flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 egg
1 (#2) can pineapple tidbits, unsweetened
4 bananas, cut up
1 - 2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 can mandarin oranges
Cook flour, sugar, egg, and juice from the pineapple in a double boiler until thickened.
Combine […]