Just in time for the holidays is "4 Ingredient Christmas" by Kim McCosker.
McCosker makes your holiday entertaining simplier with a variety of recipes that use only four ingredients that are quick to prepare.
In "The Night Before Christmas" is quick recipes for a snack before bed with Reindeer's Favorite Dip and Reindeer Treats.
"Brunch" recipes are those to have Christmas morning with Bacon & Avocado Bruschetta, Breakfast Trifles, Croque Monsieur, Pancakes with Caramelized Banana and more.
"Nibbles" are quick appetizers to have before the main meal, like Asparagus Wraps, Baked Brie with Macadamia Praline and Shrimp with a Trio of Dipping Sauces.
"Soups & Salads" are recipes like Arugula & Roquefort Soup, Crispy Salmon Salad and Garden Salad.
"Mains" are recipes for the big day like Apple, Camembert & Potato Terrine, Feta-Stuffed Chicken Breasts, Maple & Pepper-Glazed Turkey and Roast Pork & Crispy Crackling.
"Sides" include A Plate of Asparagus, Golden Roast Potatoes and Honey-Glazed Sweet Potatoes.
"Desserts" are showstoppers like Christmas Fruitcake, Plum Pudding, Roly-Poly Trifle and White Christmas Cheesecake.
"Sweet Treats" are sweet gifts like A Box of Chocolates, Christmas Glitter Pops, Coconut Truffles, Reindeer Bark and Salted Caramel Charms.
"Drinks" end things with Christmas Candy Martini, Festive Fruit Fizz and Mint Tea.
The girls and I had an appetizers for dinner night and made the Ricotta and Proscuitto Pies. These simple appetizers bake in mini-muffin cups and are proscuitto with a ricotta cheese filling, topped with a cherry tomato. The cheesy filling had a good taste and the proscuitto made it extra savory. I enjoyed this one-bite appetizer, but it must be for a more grown-up palate, as the girls weren't as thrilled with it. But I was pleased by both the taste and the visual aspect and it would make a great holiday appetizer.
This is a great book to have on hand for holiday entertaining that gives great dishes that are prepared simply with few ingredients and taste great!
"4 Ingredient Christmas" is published by Atria. It is $15.
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