Holiday Baking
Holiday baking usually is more involved than average baking, and we must plan ahead and do a little more prep work. Over the next few weeks, I will share some of my favorite special recipes for Christmas and Epiphany. PARTY PASTRIES I like to make these for buffets and luncheons. People are always happy to have a savory item added to all the sweets. I usually roast seasoned chicken thighs for this recipe. The shell recipe is like one you would use for pecan tassies. It's a must-have in a southern cook's recipe file! Shells: 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 3 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened 1 cup all-purpose flour Dash of salt Leaf lettuce Chicken Salad Filling Combine butter and cream cheese in a mixing bowl; beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until smooth. Add flour and salt; mix well. Divide dough into 30 balls. Place in ungreased mini muffin pans, pressing dough on bottom and up the si...