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The holiday SpiriT iS GroWiNG

iN old orchard ThiS year!
Join us in Old Orchard for:

November 27th: Small Business Saturday

Support our locally-owned businesses and restaurants!

December 5th: 4th Annual Santas on the Loose Run

& Reindeer Dash for Kids
Visit www.santasontheloose.com for more information.

December 12th: Webster Cookie Walk

Business owners will share their favorite sweet treats and recipes.
Just look for Cookie signs in the windows of participating businesses.

Webster Groves

Sure to Delight!

PLEASE JOIN US!

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Pre-approved hometown charities may be selected for donation depending on retailer participation.
Certain participating retailers will make an additional donation to the hometown charities selected.
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TABLE of
savory

Holidays 2015

Contents
Stuffed Flank Steak.........................................................................................................10
Wonderful Meat Loaf.......................................................................................................10

Butternut Squash Soup with Fresh Ginger Shrimp.......................................................4

Creole Chicken Clemenceau ............................................................................................4
Diablo Shrimp and Grits...................................................................................................4
Farmers Market Salad......................................................................................................6
Garlic Aioli.........................................................................................................................6
Grandma Trimbles Broccoli Casserole............................................................................6
Johns Holiday Wontons....................................................................................................8
Pork Tenderloin with Cranberry Ginger Chutney..........................................................8
Prosperity Sandwich..........................................................................................................9
Spinach & Artichoke Cheesecake...................................................................................10
Standing Rib Roast..........................................................................................................10

sweet

Apple Crumb Pie..............................................................................................................12

Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake...................................................................................12
Mississippi Mud Pie.........................................................................................................13
Pumpkin Cake..................................................................................................................13
Saint Nicholas Lime Punch............................................................................................13
Swedish Thumbprint Cookies.........................................................................................14
Wicked Little Chocolate Cheesecakes............................................................................14

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CJ Muggs Bar & Grill

101 W. Lockwood Ave. | 314-963-1976 | cjmuggs.com

Castlewood Designs
9 Gray Ave. | 314-968-5355 | castlewood-designs.com

Embroider the Occasion

124 W. Lockwood Ave. | 314-961-1201 | embroidertheoccasion.com

The Exercise Coach

235 W. Lockwood Ave. | 314-764-2451 | exercisecoach.com

The Great Frame Up/Relish Cards + Gifts

31 Allen Ave. | 314-892-8333
stlouis.thegreatframeup.com | relishcardsandgifts.com

Green Door art gallery

21 N. Gore Ave. | 314-402-1959 | greendoorartgallery.com

HOOPLA
7 N. Gore Ave. | 314-733-5858 | hooplastl.com

The Hub Bicycle Co.

40 W. Lockwood Ave. | 314-963-0300 | thehubbicyclecompany.com

The Initial Design

25 N. Gore Ave. | 314-968-8300 | theinitialdesignstl.com

KIND soap company

20 Allen Ave. Ste 105 | 314-942-2024 | kindsoap.com

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Leopard Boutique
20 Allen Ave., Ste. 100 | 314-961-3220 | leopardboutique.com

Lindwedel Jewelers/Two Doors Down

136 W. Lockwood Ave. | 314-961-9610 | lindwedeljewelers.com

Milagro Modern Mexican

20 Allen Ave. Ste. 130 | 314-962-4300 | milagromodernmexican.com

Pinots Palette
20 Allen Ave. Ste. 150 | 314-736-6403 | pinotspalette.com/webstergroves

Rolling Ridge Nursery

60 N. Gore Ave. | 314-962-3311 | rollingridgenursery.com

Shelter Insurance/Bill Newhouse

48 W. Lockwood Ave. | 314-968-0106 | shelterinsurance.com

The Webster Groves Bookshop

100 W. Lockwood Ave. | 314-968-1185

Yucandu Art Studio

20 Allen Ave. | 314-963-4400 | yucandu.com

Zoeys Attic
20 N. Gore Ave. | 314-287-4590 | zoeysattic.com

along Lockwood Ave. from Rock Hill Rd. to Plant,

including Allen, Gore, Gray, Moody & W. Pacific

Webster-Kirkwood Times & South County Times

Butternut Squash Soup

with Fresh Ginger Shrimp

Creole Chicken Clemenceau

Sam Crall

This dish was named for Georges Clemenceau, Prime Minister of France in the early
1900s.

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C.J. Muggs

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Riverbend Restaurant

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1/2 cup butter (divided)

3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 8-oz. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
Creole seasoning
1/2 cup white wine
2 Tbls. chopped garlic
2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 cup frozen green peas
Salt
Pepper
Melt 1/4 cup butter in large saut pan. Add potatoes and cook on medium high
until lightly browned, but not too soft. Remove from pan and set aside.
Season chicken with Creole seasoning. Melt 1/4 cup butter in large saut pan. Add
chicken and cook over medium heat for at least 5 minutes or until done. Add wine,
garlic and potatoes. Stir, cover and cook for another 5 minutes. Potatoes should be
almost soft and wine should be reduced. Uncover. Add mushrooms. Saute until
mushrooms are soft. Add peas and cook until well-blended, being careful not to mash
vegetables. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Serves 4. This same dish can be made with two pounds of small shrimp replacing
the chicken.

4 lbs. butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (5 cups)
24 large shrimp in shell, peeled (leaving tail and first segment of shell intact) and
deveined
2 tsp. finely grated fresh ginger, peeled (divided)
3 Tbls. vegetable oil (divided)
2/3 cup shallot chopped (red onion is okay)
1 clove thinly sliced garlic
1/8 tsp. cinnamon
3 whole star anise
2 Tbls. unsalted butter
5 cups chicken stock or broth, homemade is best (if you substitute store bought use
lightly salted or water down 3 cups stock and 2 cups water)
4 Tbls. brown sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish: fresh cilantro or parsley sprigs
Preparation:
Cut squash lengthwise in half, remove seeds place face down on baking sheet and
bake at 350 until soft (about 20 min). Let cool to touch. Peel skin and cube into about
1-inch size pieces.
Marinate shrimp while squash cooks:
Marinate shrimp with a teaspoon fresh grated ginger and a tablespoon vegetable
oil in bowl and chill, about 30 minutes (do not marinate any longer or ginger will
cook shrimp).
Make soup while shrimp marinate:
Cook shallot, garlic, remaining ginger, cinnamon, a tablespoon vegetable oil and
anise in butter in a heavy stock pot (3-quart) over moderate heat, stirring, until
shallot is softened, about 5 minutes (do not brown). Add cooked squash, stock, brown
sugar, salt and simmer, uncovered, until squash is very tender, about 10 minutes.
REMOVE star anise.
Pure soup with immersion blender until well blended. If you do not have an
immersion blender use a household blender and blend soup in small batches. Use
extreme caution blending hot soup! Salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm and cook
shrimp.
Heat a tablespoon vegetable oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high
heat until hot but not smoking, then saut shrimp until just cooked through, about
3-5 minutes.

Soup may be cooled and stored for 3-4 days. Makes 6-8 servings.

Enjoy!

Diablo Shrimp and Grits

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Jason Tilford

Milagro Modern Mexican

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Chile de Arbol Sauce
Makes 3-1/2 cups
8 Roma tomatoes
1/2 cup diced white onion
1 tsp. cumin seed
10 cloves garlic, sliced
20 Chile de Arbol, stemmed and seeds removed
1-1/2 cup shrimp or seafood stock
2 Tbls. sea salt
Slice the tomatoes in half and brush with a little oil, roast in a 400-degree oven
for 12 minutes and remove. Peel away the blistered skin and squeeze out the seeds.
In a medium saucepan saute the onion and garlic until fragrant and tender, add the
cumin seeds and chiles. Cook for 5 minutes over medium heat until seeds and chiles
toast. Add tomatoes, broth and salt and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat
and process in a blender until smooth.
Green Chile Goat Cheese Grits
Makes 4 cups
1/2 cup diced white onion
1 diced poblano
2 Tbls. olive oil
1-1/2 cups vegetable or chicken stock

1-1/2 cups heavy cream

1 cup grits
1 cup goat cheese, crumbled
1 Tbls. sea salt

In a medium saucepan heat the oil and cook the poblano and onion for about 5
minutes until soft. Add the stock and cream and mix. Slowly stream in the grits
while whisking and cook for 7-10 minutes over medium heat until grits are cooked
through. Add the goat cheese and salt and mix to combine. Adjust the viscosity with
a little more cream or stock if desired.
Shrimp and Grits
3 or 4, 13/15 shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 oz. Chile de Arbol sauce
2 Tbls. butter
3/4 cup green chile goat cheese grits
In a small skillet add the shrimp with a little oil and cook for 40 seconds over
medium heat. Turn the shrimp and immediately add the sauce. Let the sauce
simmer while the shrimp finishes cooking through. Whisk in the butter to form a
smooth sauce. Plate the shrimp atop the grits and drizzle the plate with the extra
sauce. Garnish the plate with a little cilantro oil and fried sweet potato.

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1 Make Time Sparkle!

Exquisite Citizen Eco-Drive watch.

61 diamond enhanced case, mother-of-pearl dial.
Water resistant. Free financing available.
Paramount Jewelers 7348 Manchester Ave.,
Maplewood 645-1122 paramountjewelers.com

3 The Initial Design Exclusive 5 Ol! Give the Best!

Lynn Morris new garden pot ($66) is not
available anywhere else until 2016 except at our
shop! The perfect gift this holiday season.
The Initial Design 25 N. Gore Ave.,
Webster Groves 968-8830 theinitialdesignstl.com

2 Hand-Embroidered Pillow 4 Cradle Your Feet...

19 Catstudio pillow ($160) is available in
many city, state, collegiate and vacation spots.
Matching frosted drinking glasses and dish towels
will make the perfect gift.
Cats Meow Personalized Gifts
12065 Manchester Rd., Des Peres 909-1415
catsmeowpersonalized.com

...in comfort and luxury. Featuring St. Louis

largest selection of TempurPedic slippers.
($40-$90)
The Back Store West County Center, Plaza
Frontenac, Chesterfield Mall, South County Mall
314-643-THEB(8432)

Give the gift of chef-prepared, quality

Mexican food, an extensive Tequila selection,
craft beer and Websters best happy hour!
Milagro Modern Mexican 20 Allen Ave., Ste. 130
Webster Groves 962-4300
milagromodernmexican.com

7 Steak Gift Boxes

Choose from NY Strip, Rib Eye, Filet Mignon

and Shrimp with Filet Mignon. All steaks are USDA
Choice, hand cut by our meat specialists, flash
frozen and gift wrapped.
Freddies Market 9052 Big Bend Blvd.,
Webster Groves 968-1914 freddiesmarket.com

8 Sunglasses

6 Deer Antler Monogram

Chic, functional sunglasses are always

Wall art or door decorationa unique accent
must-have accessories. Find your perfect pair
for your home all year round.
and gifts to share at Rosen Optometry. Eye
Rusted Chandelier 118 N. Kirkwood Rd.,
exams available. Most insurance accepted.
Kirkwood 821.7881 rustedchandelier.com
Gift cards available.
Rosen Optometry 17 Ronnies Plaza, St. Louis
843-2020 rosenoptometry.com

Santa's little helpers are

at Pro Am Golf this year

Come by and find the perfect golfing gifts!

The Perfect Gift

Nationally recognized artist
Marilynne Bradley will capture the
essence of a favorite house, pet, car
or place portrayed in watercolor.

Gift certificates available!

Family owned for over 38 years

MARILYNNE BRADLEY

YOUR WEBSTER GROVES GOLF SHOP

3174 S. Brentwood Blvd.
314-647-8054 - Open 7 Days a Week
SHOP ONLINE: ProAmGolfUSA.com

We have Gift Cards!

Call 968-1439

www.marilynnebradley.com

Webster-Kirkwood Times & South County Times

Farmer's Market Salad

Garlic Aioli

Billy Gs Kirkwood

Dana Henson

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Molldelis Delicatessen

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1 egg
2 egg yolks
8 cloves raw garlic
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
3-oz. fresh lemon juice
2 Tbls. salt, to taste
6 cups oil
In food processor combine all ingredients except oil until light yellow in color and
frothy; drizzle in oil to reach desired consistency. Use cold water to thin consistency
if necessary. Garlic Aioli can be used as a sandwich spread or as a french fry dip.

Spring mix lettuce

Vinaigrette
Fresh basil leaves, chopped
4 medium gold beets
Water
1/4 cup champagne vinegar
Zest of 1/2 a lemon
2 tsp. salt, divided
2 tsp. pepper, divided

8 sprigs of fresh thyme, divided

4 medium red beets
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
Zest of 1/2 an orange
1/2 lb. fresh goat cheese
1/2 lb. cream cheese
1 tsp. fresh thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups shelled pistachios

Place gold beets in a large roasting pan and cover with water. Add champagne
vinegar and lemon zest to the pan with 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper and 4
sprigs of thyme. In a separate large roasting pan place red beets and cover with
water. Add red wine vinegar and orange zest to the pan with 1 teaspoon salt, 1
teaspoon pepper and 4 sprigs of thyme. Cover both pans with foil and roast in the
oven at 350 degrees until cooked through; this will take about one hour. After beets
have cooled, peel and cut to desired size and shape.
While beets are cooling, in a large bowl mix goat cheese, cream cheese, thyme, salt
and pepper. Roll cheese mixture into desired size balls and set aside. On a baking
sheet toast pistachios in the oven at 350 degreees until they begin to brown. Once
pistachios have cooled, crush them into small pieces. Then roll goat cheese balls onto
the pistachios until they are coated.

Or come by Molldelis and try some of ours.

Grandma Trimble's
Broccoli Casserole

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Ann Simon

Webster-Kirkwood Times, Inc.

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4 10-oz boxes of frozen chopped broccoli
1 Tbls. butter
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 10.5-oz cans cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup mayo
3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1 Tbls. lemon juice (fresh lemon is best)
2/3 cup crushed Ritz crackers (or enough to cover top of casserole)
Note: My mom likes crushed Cheez-Its in place of the Ritz crackers.
Cook and drain broccoli. Add butter, salt and pepper. Put in bottom of 9-inch by
13-inch casserole dish.
Combine all other ingredients (except Ritz) and spread on top of broccoli. Top with
crushed crackers. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes.

Place dressed, spring lettuce mix in large bowl. Arrange roasted beets and pistachioencrusted goat cheese balls on top of lettuce. Sprinkle with chopped, fresh basil
leaves. Serves 4

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women's clothing
apparel &
accessories
elegant gifts
beautiful home
decor
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nicoleraeboutique.com T, W, Th, F 105:30 Sat 10-4

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this Holiday Season!

Friday, Nov. 20 & Saturday Nov. 21

15% OFF Personalized Gift Items!
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These fine bone china mugs ($22-$50)

feature beloved works by Van Gogh, Monet, and
other renowned artists. Mugs come packaged
in a beautiful keepsake box.
Saint Louis Art Museum One Fine Arts Drive,
Forest Park, St. Louis 655-5249 slam.org

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11 Clean Car Wishes

Bring good cheer to loved ones this

season with a General Grant Car Wash gift card!
Various gift options available from the best car
wash in town.
General Grant Car Wash 8344 Watson Rd.,
St. Louis 842-3033 generalgrantcarwash.com

12 Treat Your Feet...

to a relaxing massage. Shiatsu and

kneading massage with customizable heat
Discover treasures like this decorative pillow and
option by Osaki.
special-edition, illustrated Harry Potter book
The Back Store West County Center, Plaza
perfect for the reader in your life! ($40 each)
Frontenac, Chesterfield Mall, South County Mall
The Novel Neighbor 7905 Big Bend Blvd.,
Webster Groves 738-9384 thenovelneighbor.com 314-643-THEB(8432)

13 Make Your Mantel Joyeux! 15 Glass Ornaments

Beautiful mademoiselle and monsieur
stockings. ($22 ea.) Oui please!
Rusted Chandelier 118 N. Kirkwood Rd.,
Kirkwood 821.7881 rustedchandelier.com

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Webster Groves Gift

Certificates

The perfect gift for everyone on your list! Accepted

at many fabulous shops and restaurants in Webster
Groves. Purchase online or at Webster Groves City
Hall Monday though Friday.
Webster Groves City Hall 4 E. Lockwood Ave.,
Webster Groves webstergroves.org/giftcertificate

Blown glass ornaments by St. Louis

Chris McCarthy, perfect gifts for anyone on your
list at $20 each. Meet Chris at Small Business
Saturday, Nov. 28 from Noon-4 p.m.
Serendipity Gallery 6161 Delmar, Ste. 101,
St. Louis 449-6400 serendipity-gallery.com

16 Share a Smile!

Handmade smiles are the perfect

holiday gift. Share happiness with your family and
friends this holiday season. Proudly handmade in
Kirkwood.
Seeds of Happiness 150 Prospect Ave.,
Kirkwood 877.764.4157 seedsofhappiness.com

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SUMMIT JEWELERS
Makers of Fine Jewelry since 1979
in historic Webster Groves

Diamonds. Gemstones. Custom and One-of-a-kind Designs.

All done in-house and in your backyard
COME OVER TO PLAY

Holiday Cemetery Pieces in Stock

11530 Gravois Rd. St. Louis, 63126 314-843-4700
www.sappingtongardenshop.com Open 7 Days a Week
Closed Thanksgiving Day Expires 11-26-15 While supplies last.

7821 BIG BEND BLVD. | WEBSTER GROVES

314-962-1400 | WWW.SUMMITJEWELERSSTL.COM

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John's Holiday Wontons

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John Kennebeck

Kirkwood Ice & Fuel

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4-oz bulk sweet Italian sausage
4-oz ground hamburger
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
4-oz shredded mozzarella cheese
2 Tbls. grated parmesan cheese
2 Tbls. snipped parsley
40 wonton wrappers
Cooking oil for deep frying
Spaghetti sauce (optional)

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Cook sausage, hamburger and onion in a large skillet over medium heat till
sausage is brown and onion is tender, stirring to break meat into small pieces. Drain
well and cool completely. Stir in mozzarella, parmesan and parsley.

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Place one rounded teaspoon of filling in the center of wonton wrapper. Moisten
edges of wrapper with water and fold into a triangle; press to seal well. Bring other
corners to the center, moisten and press together. Cover and chill if not frying right
away.
Fry wontons a few at a time in a deep hot oil (365 degrees) for 2-3 minutes or
until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Before serving sprinkle with parmesan
cheese. Serve warm with warm spaghetti sauce if desired.

Makes 40.

Pork Tenderloin with

Cranberry Ginger Chutney

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Bob Menendez

Sunset 44 Bistro

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2 tenderloins of pork
Salt, pepper and garlic powder
Marinade
3/4 cup corn oil
3/4 cup soy sauce
2 cups burgundy
2 tsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. ground oregano

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Give the St. Louis Connection: Where! St.

Louis skyline. Ware! Latitude & longitude engraved
beer and wine glasses. Wear! Latitude and longitude
engraved bracelets.
Embroider the Occasion 124 W. Lockwood Ave.,
Webster Groves 961-1201
embroidertheoccasion.com

21 Handmade Holiday

Be creative this season. Mosaic,

decoupage or paint your holiday gifts &
decorations. Open-studio & workshops available.
Yucandu Art Studio 20 Allen Ave.,
Webster Groves 963-4400 yucandu.com

22 Leggings Under the Tree

M. Rena Tummy Tuck leggings ($32$56) are the perfect gift and a staple for every
Looking for that last minute gift item? Come woman. One size fits all in a wide variety of colors
down and chose from St. Louis best selection of new and prints.
and used records and CDs. Or purchase a Euclid gift Leopard Boutique 20 Allen Ave. Ste. 100, Webster
certificate for anyone on your list.
Groves 314.961.3220 leopardboutique.com
Euclid Records 19 N. Gore Ave, Webster Groves
961-8978 euclidrecords.com
Painting Class
Give the gift of a night out with a gift card
Local Favorite
($35 for 2 hour class) or create personalized gifts for
For fresh, scrumptious and plentiful dining, everyone and have fun while youre at it!
enjoy C.J. Muggs. Lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch,
Pinots Palette 20 Allen Ave., Ste. 150,
sidewalk dining, bar specials, live entertainment on
Webster Groves 736-6403
the weekendsits the place to be!
pinotspalette.com/WebsterGroves
C.J. Muggs Bar and Grill 101 W. Lockwood Ave.,
Webster Groves 963.1976 cjmuggs.com
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Mix all ingredients but oil, together and then gradually whip in oil to help
mixture emulsify.
Marinade pork for 10 minutes and then season by hand, (salt, pepper, and garlic
powder). Cook pork in the style that you prefer.
Cranberry Ginger Chutney
12 oz. cranberries
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup dried currants
1/2 cup dried apricots, quartered
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
dash cayenne pepper
1/4 cup cranberry juice
1/2 tsp. ginger, peeled and minced
Combine all ingredients in heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring to
dissolve sugar, Increase heat to high and boil for 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
Cool. Can be done in advance, stored in airtight container and refrigerated.
To serve take the Cranberry Ginger Chutney and place it on the bottom of the
plate. Then take the cooked tenderloin, slice it into medallions and decoratively place
them on top of the chutney.

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Prosperity Sandwich

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Josh Alt

Llywelyns Pub

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After careful consideration Llywelyns Pub decided to present the Prosperity

Sandwich. We are currently offering this open-faced, oven-baked sandwich as a fall/
winter special. While the Prosperity Sandwich has deep, deep roots in classic
Americana dining lore, it also has a special place in the hearts of old school
Llywelyns fans. The Prosperity Sandwich was offered on the very first Llywelyns Pub
menu in 1975. Of course weve made some alterations along the way, but the homestyle, comforting spirit of the dish remains.

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Prepare the Rarebit Sauce a day in advance, though anywhere from 1-3 days
advance preparation is common. This allows the various flavors in the sauce to meld
together under refrigeration. We make our Rarebit Sauce with Guinness and mild
cheddar, but there are tons of great variations online.
1.5 oz Black Forest ham, chopped
1.5 oz turkey breast, cooked, chopped
2 slices bacon, cooked
3 oz Rarebit Sauce
2 asparagus spears, pan seared
2 tomato slices, pan seared
1 oz. white cheddar cheese, shredded
1 thick slice sourdough bread, toasted and cut diagonally
1 oz. canola oil
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Minced garlic to taste
Preheat oven broiler to 450 degrees. Reheat Rarebit Sauce to 165 degrees and
hold. Rough chop the ham and turkey. Reserve, along with the bacon strips,
asparagus spears, tomato slices and shredded cheese. Toast sourdough bread and
place at the bottom of an ovenproof dish of roughly 12 oz. capacity.
In a hot saut pan add the canola oil. If upon flicking a bit of water from your
fingers to the oil, the oil bubbles and jumps, it is ready for searing. Add the turkey,
ham and asparagus to the hot oil. Add salt, pepper and garlic to taste.
Remove the pan from heat once the items begin to caramelize. Layer the turkey,
ham and bacon on top of the toasted bread. Top with Rarebit Sauce. Layer the
tomato slices and grilled asparagus on top of the sauce. Top with shredded cheddar
and broil for 2-3 minutes until the cheese bubbles and begins to brown slightly.
Remove from broiler and allow to rest for a few minutes as the ingredients settle.
This dish can easily be prepared as a casserole by multiplying the ingredients and
increasing the size of the baking dish accordingly.
We serve our Prosperity Sandwich with our Pub Fries to dip into the sauce, but
fresh veggies, apples, pears, etc. would be great as well!

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Spinach & Artichoke Cheesecake

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Ann Lemcke

Art of Entertaining

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1/4 cup diced yellow onion
1/4 cup butter
1 tsp. chopped garlic
1/2 of small 5-oz. bag fresh spinach
14-oz. can artichoke hearts, chopped or quartered
16-oz. softened cream cheese
1 cup grated asiago cheese
2 eggs
Crackers for serving
Saut first five ingredients in a pan till tender. Add to softened cream cheese,
asiago and eggs. Blend together with mixer until mixed.

Bake in a pan for 40 minutes at 350 degrees. Serve with crackers.

Standing Rib Roast

Stuffed Flank Steak

Mike Durante

Larry Bononi

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Prep: 15 minutes plus standing

Cook/Roast: 2 hours 20 minutes. Serves 8

Flank steak, have the meat cutter at Freddies Market run it through the cuber.
Wrap the flank steak around a pork tenderloin and tie with butcher string.

Rib Roast
1 four rib certified Angus Matekers bone-in standing rib roast (about 8 lbs.)
2 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary plus additional for garnish
1 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
Unsalted butter (optional)

1 packet dry brown gravy mix

1 cup of red wine (use in place of water in the gravy mix)
4-oz can of sliced mushrooms

Wild Mushroom & Brandy Sauce

3 Tbls. unsalted butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large shallot, chopped
8-oz. cremini, oyster, shitake and/or white mushrooms, sliced (about 3 cups total)
1/2 cup brandy
1 can (14-oz.) beef broth
1/2 cup whipping cream
1-1/2 Tbls. cold water
1-1/2 Tbls. corn starch
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
Thinly sliced fresh chives for garnish (optional)
1. Prepare rib roast: Let roast stand at room temperature 30 minutes before
roasting. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Place beef, fat side up, in roasting pan. In
small bowl combine rosemary, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Rub beef with
rosemary mixture.
2. Roast beef 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until internal temperature reaches 135 degrees.
Transfer beef to cutting board loosely cover with aluminum foil and let stand 20
minutes. Internal temperature will rise to 145 degrees for medium rare.
3. While roast stands, prepare Wild Mushroom Brandy Cream Sauce. In a skillet
over medium heat add garlic and shallot and cook one minute, stirring constantly
and being careful not to let the garlic brown. Add mushrooms and cook 6-8 minutes
or until most of the mushroom liquid has evaporated. Stir in brandy and cook 3
minutes or until most of the brandy has evaporated. Stir in broth and cream and
heat to boiling; boil 5 minutes or until mixture reduces slightly.

Pour all ingredients over the Stuffed Flank Steak and cover the pan. Bake at 350
degrees for 90 minutes.

Wonderful Meat Loaf

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Gabrielle Shore

King Edwards Chicken & Fish

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This meat loaf is absolutely scrumptious and will make a believer out of anyone who
has never like meat loaf before. We first had it at Paul Prudhommes K Pauls
restaurant in New Orleans. It is a bit involved, so I usually double the recipe and put
one in the freezer for another time. Enjoy.
4 Tbls. unsalted butter
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
2 Tbls. of Cajun/Creole seasoning
1 Tbls. worcestershire sauce
2 tsp. minced garlic
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup ketchup
1-1/2 lbs. ground beef
1/2 cup ground pork
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup fine dry bread crumbs
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt butter in one quart saucepan over medium
heat. Add onion, celery, bell pepper, green onions, seasonings, worcestershire sauce,
garlic and bay leaves. Saute until mixture starts sticking excessively, about 6
minutes. Stir occasionally and scrape pan bottom well. Stir in milk and ketchup.
Cook about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool to room temperature. Discard bay
leaves.
Place ground beef and pork in ungreased 13-inch by 9-inch baking pan. Add eggs,
cooked vegetable mixture and bread crumbs. Mix by hand until thoroughly combined.
In center of pan shape mixture into a loaf that is about 1-1/2 inches high, 6-inches
wide and 12-inches long. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes, then increase heat to 400
degrees and cook until done, about 35 minutes longer. Serve immediately.

Makes 6-8 servings.

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Apple Crumb Pie

Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

Mary Chambers

Polly Brackman

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Crust
2-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup melted butter
Lightly grease 9-inch springform pan. Combine crust ingredients, mix well and
pat on bottom of pan 1/2-inch deep.

My nieces and nephews always request I bring apple pie to our holiday dinners.

Filling
3 8-oz. packages cream cheese (room temperature)
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 6-oz. package semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 Tbls. heavy whipping cream
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup Chambord/raspberry liquor
Chocolate curls, raspberries or whipped cream, optional, for garnish

Pie Dough/Crust
1 cup flour
1 Tbls. sugar
3/8 tsp salt

Stir sugar into cream cheese, beat eggs and stir into cream cheese mixture. Melt
chocolate with heavy cream and stir into cream cheese mixture along with sour
cream, coffee, raspberry liquor and vanilla. Pour filling over crust. Bake at 350
degrees for 45 minutes. Cheese cake will be creamy and a little runny in the center.
Let cool in pan then refrigerate.

4 Tbls. unsalted butter

4 Tbls. Crisco shortening
1-2 Tbls. ice water, as needed
(or 1 Tbls. vodka and 1 Tbls. ice water)

Mix together the dry ingredients. Cut in butter and shortening. Add enough water
to bind dough. Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes or more.

To serve, unmold cheese cake and garnish with chocolate curls or raspberries and
whipped cream.

Apple Filling
6-8 granny smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced
3/4 cups brown sugar
3 Tbls. corn starch
Crumb Topping
6 Tbls. (3/8 cup) whole wheat flour
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 tsp. cinnamon

1/4 tsp. nutmeg

1/4 tsp. salt
4 Tbls. butter
1/2 to 3/4 cups chopped pecans (optional)

Mix together the dry ingredients. Cut in butter. Fold in nuts if desired.

Roll out dough and place in a pie pan. Add apple filling. Top with crumb topping.
Wrap edge of crust with foil.
Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes. Remove foil halfway through baking time.
Cool slightly or completely before serving.

For double crust pie, double dough recipe and eliminate crumb topping.

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Saint Nicholas' Lime Punch

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Kim Besterfeldt

Webster-Kirkwood Times, Inc.

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This recipe is from my Mom, Judy Potthoff of Kirkwood. Its been our familys holiday
go-to dessert for 30 years or so. The pie is rich yet light, and has a delicious chewy
texture. Very good with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

I usually freeze a shallow round container with pineapple chunks and water to make
an ice ring to float in the bowl.

Pillsbury refrigerated pie crust (or homemade pie crust), unbaked

8 Tbls. butter
3-oz unsweetened chocolate
3 eggs
3 Tbls. light corn syrup
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
Whipped cream or ice cream optional for serving.
Place pie crust in 9-inch pie pan. Melt butter and chocolate in a sauce pan. Heat
gently while stirring until mixed. Do not let boil. (Could be melted in microwave.) In
a mixer, beat eggs until light and fluffy. Stir in corn syrup, sugar and vanilla. Fold in
melted chocolate and butter. Blend gently until combined. Pour filling into pie pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes. Let pie cool before cutting.

2 0.13-oz. packages of lime Kool-aid (or lemon lime)

Sugar or sweetener
1 46-oz. can of pineapple juice
1 6-oz. can of frozen lime juice, thawed but do NOT add water
2 liters of ginger ale, added just before serving
1 quart lime sherbet, added just before serving
Pineapple chunks (optional for ice ring)
Mix Kool-aid according to package directions, either with sugar or sweetener. In a
large punch bowl, combine prepared Kool-aid and juices and stir well. Add ginger ale
and scoops of sherbet right before serving.

Pumpkin Cake

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Marianne Fuhrmann

Webster-Kirkwood Times, Inc.

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4 large eggs
2 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups flour
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
15-oz can pumpkin
Cream sugar and eggs. Add oil. Mix dry ingredients and slowly add to egg
mixture. Mix well. Add pumpkin and stir. Bake at 350 for 55 minutes in greased and
floured bundt pan.
Frosting
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1/2 cup margarine
1 tsp. vanilla
16-oz. box powdered sugar

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Swedish Thumbprint Cookies

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These super easy treats are kid favorites as the preserves get chewy like candy. They
are great for the holidays, since red and white cookies look really festive.
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sifted flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup strawberry or raspberry preserves
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add sifted flour and mix well.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place on cookie sheet covered with parchment
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Barb Ridenhour

Dierbergs School of Cooking

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Crust
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3 Tbls. Dierbergs butter, melted
1 Tbls. Dierbergs sugar
Filling
1-1/2 cups whipping cream, at room temperature
12-oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tsp. Medaglia DOro espresso powder or instant coffee powder
16-oz. cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup Dierbergs sugar
1 Tbls. corn starch
1 cup Dierbergs dairy sour cream
2 tsp. vanilla extract
3 large Dierbergs eggs
Ganache
3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup whipping cream
Garnish
1/4 cup white baking chips
1/2 tsp. solid vegetable shortening
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