My son recently completed a project for his world history class. The students were to pick a country and study the culture and make a presentation on Power Point about the country. One of the options that he and his group came up with was to serve food that was from that country to go along with the presentation. We were searching the net for recipes and really couldn't find one that the recipe was Americanized - meaning some of the spices and ingredients were impossible to find in our bodunk little community - when I thought to ask a member from Pixies, osuche, for a Hungarian recipe....lol too bad his country was Turkey! Anyway, before I realized that I had asked about the wrong country - she had PM'd me a recipe for Plum Cakes. The recipe sounds so good that I am going to make it for our Christmas family gathering. Oh, thanks to osuche and the links she found for me, we did find recipes for his project (BTW he earned an A - thanks osuche!!!)

I started thinking (dangerous - I know) that it would be interesting since Pixies is an international forum to see if anyone would like to post a recipie or two that is traditional or a favorite served at holiday gatherings in the area in which they live. Even in the US foods served can be vastly different from one region to another. I thought it would be neat to fix something out of the ordinary for our Christmas meal.

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((((Chey)))) ~ you and he did all the work.....I just let my fingers do the walking. And I was mightily sad when I learned that my country of origin was deserted for TURKEY. LOL

I have to go to sleep soon....I have class tomorrow...but when I get the time I will happily type up my family's recipe for Cabbage Rolls....Hungarian style....if anyone likes.

And Chey, give that boy a hug for me for earning an A.

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LOL - I still laugh at that...asking you for a Hungarian recipe when we needed a Turkish recipe... lmao!!! I will give him a hug for you!!!

Oh! I have garden cabbage in the freezer waiting to become cabbage rolls...wonder how they would go with black-eyed peas for New Years???

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Below are a couple of my recipes....

Streusel Sweet Potatoes

3 cups mashed sweet potatoes
1/2 cup milk
2 egg, lightly beaten
¼ cup sugar
¼ cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping

1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 tablespoon butter, melted

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Spoon into a greased 3-cup baking dish. Combine the topping ingredients; sprinkle over the potato mixture. Baked uncovered at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes. Yield: 4 servings

Frozen Pumpkin Mousse Pie]

Crust
1 ½ cups finely crushed graham crackers (1 package)
¼ cup packed brown sugar 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted


Filling
1 can (15 ounces) solid packed pumpkin
1 ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 jar marshmallow cream
1 container (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Additional whipped topping (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray a 10” deep dish pie pan with nonstick cooking spray. In a medium bowl combine graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar and butter; mix well. Press into the bottom and up sides fo pie plate. Bake 12 minutes. Remove from oven; cool completely. Freeze crust until ready to use.

In a medium bowl, combine pumpkin, spice, marshmallow cream, and brown sugar. Whisk until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spoon pumpkin mixture into crust, spread evenly. Garnish with additional whipped topping if desired.
Freeze at least 4 hours or until firm. Serve immediately.

Yield: 12 servings.

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I make those same sweet potatoes

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oh i loveee cabbage rolls!

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[quote by cowgirltease]Chey.........I'm fixin to have a go on your fudge recipe.[/quote]

LOL!!! Remember to cut into small pieces!!! I am going to try and make peanut butter fudge next.

I love brisket but was never very successful with it - too dry & tough. Sounds like the addition of the soy sauce will make it more tender... May have to give it a go for New Years!

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LOL!!! Remember to cut into small pieces!!! I am going to try and make peanut butter fudge next.

I love brisket but was never very successful with it - too dry & tough. Sounds like the addition of the soy sauce will make it more tender... May have to give it a go for New Years!

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You won't be disappointed. I'll vouch for her brisket recipe...it's incredible! :drool: