United States Department of Agriculture
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Share Your Holidays Cookbook
Delicious recipes using holiday box foods
By Houston Food Bank
Find more recipes at www.usda.gov/whatscooking
Table of Contents
3-Can Chili
2
Applesauce Cookies
3
Cran-Apple Crisp
5
Cranberry Apple Beverage
6
Cranberry Ham Slice
7
Ham and Pasta Salad
8
Honey Raisin Carrots
9
Marinated Green Bean and Potato Salad
10
Roasted Root Vegetables
11
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3-Can Chili
Makes: 6 Servings
Ingredients
1 can beans, low-sodium undrained (pinto, kidney, red, or
black 15 ounces)
1 can corn, drained (15 ounces, or 10-ounce package of
frozen corn)
1 can crushed tomatoes, undrained (15 ounces)
chili powder (to taste)
Directions
1) Place the contents of all 3 cans into a pan.
2) Add chili powder to taste.
3) Stir to mix
4) Continue to stir over medium heat until heated
thoroughly.
5) Refrigerate leftovers.
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Applesauce Cookies
Nutrition Information
Rating:
Makes: 12 servings
Key Nutrients
Amount
% Daily Value
Total Calories
290
Ingredients
Total Fat
8g
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup margarine (or butter or shortening)
1 egg
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 1/2 cups flour (all purpose)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 cups applesauce, unsweetened
1 cup raisins
1 cup nuts (optional)
Protein
4g
Carbohydrates
51 g
17%
Dietary Fiber
2g
8%
Saturated Fat
1.5 g
8%
Sodium
380 mg
16%
12%
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare pan or cookie sheet
(see below).
2. Cream together sugar, shortening and egg.
3. In a separate bowl, combine baking soda, flour, salt, and
cinnamon. Mix well.
4. Stir flour mixture into shortening mixture just until moist.
5. Add applesauce, raisins, and nuts (if using).
For Cookies: Drop dough by heaping teaspoon several
inches apart on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 350
degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.
For Cake: Bake at 350 degrees in an 8 inch x 8 inch pan
for 40 minutes.
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Notes
To check cake for doneness, pierce top of cake with a
toothpick. Cake is done when toothpick comes out clean.
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Cran-Apple Crisp
Makes: 8 Servings
A featured ingredient in this recipe is canned cranberry
sauce. Canned cranberry sauce can also be used in fruit
desserts such as pies or cobblers.
Ingredients
4 apples (center removed, thinly sliced)
1 can cranberry sauce (16 ounces)
2 teaspoons margarine (melted)
1 cup oatmeal (uncooked)
1/3 cup brown sugar (or regular sugar)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. In a bowl, combine the cranberry sauce and apples.
Pour into an 8x8-inch pan.
3. Combine melted margarine with oatmeal, brown sugar,
and cinnamon until well blended. Sprinkle over
apple/cranberry mixture.
4. Cover and bake for 15 minutes.
5. Uncover and bake 10 more minutes until the topping is
crisp and brown. 6. Serve warm or cold.
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Cranberry Apple
Beverage
Nutrition Information
Key Nutrients
Amount
% Daily Value
Makes: 2 Servings
Unsweetened cranberry apple juice is featured in this
recipe. Mix cranberry apple juice with seltzer to make this
fizzy fruit beverage.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups cranberry apple juice
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup seltzer
Total Calories
130
Total Fat
0g
Protein
0g
Carbohydrates
31 g
Dietary Fiber
0g
Saturated Fat
0g
Sodium
10 mg
Directions
1. Combine ¾ cup cranberry apple juice and ¼ cup orange
juice in 2 tall glasses.
2. Pour ¼ cup seltzer into each glass, then fill with ice
cubes or crushed ice.
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Cranberry Ham Slice
Makes: 6 Servings
Ingredients
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1 pint cranberry juice cocktail
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup raisins, seedless
2 ham slices, 1-inch thick
Directions
1. Set dial of temperature controlled burner at 225°F.
Combine brown sugar, cornstarch, and allspice in a
saucepan.
2. Gradually add the next three ingredients and stir. Cook
until sauce thickens and boils.
3. Place one slice of ham in greased baking dish. Pour one
half of the sauce over the ham slice. Top with second slice.
Add remaining sauce.
4. Bake, covered in 350°F oven for 45 minutes.
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Ham and Pasta Salad
Nutrition Information
Makes: 6 Servings
Key Nutrients
This recipe uses fully cooked ham. We all need
protein—but most Americans eat enough, and some eat
more than they need. How much is enough? Most people,
ages 9 and older, should eat 5 to 7 ounces* of protein
foods each day.
Ingredients
2 cups macaroni (uncooked)
4 tablespoons light mayonnaise
1 small onion (chopped)
2 stalks celery (chopped)
1 green pepper (chopped)
1 teaspoon mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
6 ounces frozen ham (thawed and chopped, about 1 cup)
Amount
Total Calories
220
Total Fat
6g
Protein
10 g
Carbohydrates
29 g
Dietary Fiber
2g
Saturated Fat
1g
Sodium
430 mg
% Daily Value
Directions
1. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Rinse
with cold water until macaroni is cool.
2. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, mixing well.
3. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
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Marinated Green Bean
and Potato Salad
Nutrition Information
Key Nutrients
Amount
% Daily Value
Makes: 4 Servings
Low-sodium canned sliced potatoes are used in this
Marinated Green Bean and Potato Salad recipe. It can be
served over lettuce for a side salad or for a main dish
salad, add 6 ounces of bite-sized pieces of cooked turkey
or ham.
Ingredients
Total Calories
90
Total Fat
1.5 g
Protein
2g
Carbohydrates
17 g
Dietary Fiber
4g
Saturated Fat
NA
Sodium
200 mg
1 can low-sodium green beans, drained (about 14 ounces)
1 can low-sodium potatoes, sliced (about 14 ounces)
1/4 cup reduced fat, unsalted Italian dressing
Directions
1. Toss ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Cover and chill for at least an hour.
Notes
Tips: This can be served over lettuce for a light salad. For
main dish salad, add 6 ounces of bite sized pieces of
cooked turkey or ham. You can also try other canned
vegetables like corn, carrots, or sweet peas instead of
green beans.
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Roasted Root Vegetables
Nutrition Information
Rating:
Makes: 4 servings
Key Nutrients
Amount
% Daily Value
Total Calories
260
Ingredients
Total Fat
15 g
4 root vegetables (choose a variety from potatoes,
rutabagas, turnips, parsnips, beets, sweet potatoes, etc.)
(medium)
2 carrot (chopped)
1 onion (medium, chopped)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
Protein
5g
Carbohydrates
30 g
10%
Dietary Fiber
6g
24%
Saturated Fat
2g
10%
Sodium
150 mg
6%
23%
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Cut vegetables into large chunks.
3. Place in a medium bowl and pour oil over top. Add
seasonings or Parmesan and mix well.
4. Spread an even layer on a baking sheet.
5. Bake for 1 hour or until tender. Check a few vegetables
to see if they are tender.
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