) STAR CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1994 THE PORT PERRY STAR - 38 A new twist for an old childhood favorite Your holiday guests will come back for "s"more" when you serve them this quick holiday treat. Cherry S'Mores, made with a Cherry Pie Filling, bring a new taste sensation to this old childhood favorite. You can also start a new family tradition by having children help prepare this easy dessert. You'll be in and out of the kitchen in nearly no time, with more time to spend with friends and family this holiday season. Cherry S'Mores Prep time: 3 min. Microwave time: 4 min. 1 bar (7 oz.) chocolate candy, broken into 8 sections 8 graham cracker squares 8 large marshmallows 1 cup Light Cherry Pie Filling Place one piece of candy on each cracker. Microwave, four crackers at a time, on high (100%) 45 seconds to one min- ute, until chocolate starts to melt. Place one marshmallow on each cracker. Microwave 15 to 30 seconds until soft. Top each with a spoonful of cherry filling. Repeat. Makes 8 servings. Try this recipe with peach, raspberry, blueberry or straw- berry fillings, too. Cool And Creamy Pumpkin Pie Less time in the kitchen, more time to spend with friends and family--what harried homemaker wouldn't want that holiday gift? Fortunately, delicious holiday desserts needn't take hours to bake. Cool and Creamy Pumpkin Pie, for instance, is a no-bake treat that's scrump- tious and ready to serve in just 15 minutes. Made with a 100 percent nat- ural pumpkin product, rich in beta carotene, that can give your desserts more flavor and a marvelous texture. Cool And Creamy Pumpkin Pie 2 cups Pure Pumpkin (1 - 16 oz. can) 1 carton (12 oz.) nondairy whipped topping, thawed 1 box (4 serving size) instant vanilla pudding mix 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice 1 (6-0z.) graham cracker pie crust In g large mixing bowl, com- bine pumpkin, 1/2-carton whipped topping, pudding mix and spice. Beat at low speed until well blended, 1 to 2 minutes. Spread into crust. Top Santa's little helpers This Christmas, set up Santa's workshop in your home and let your children make their own decorative cards and gift wrap. | e Kids love to fingerpaint, so your kids should love making "thumbprint" reindeer cards; you won't have to worry about the mess if you use Coloray® washable markers. Have your Come for the Caesarea Firefighters Association Annual Turkey Roll oi fun of it! Win a turkey! Win a ham! Bring a friend! Bring a neighbour! Refreshments! Free Admission! Caesarea Community Hall 8:00p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3rd, 1994 child color his thumb with a red marker and then press down onto white paper folded like a card; repeat until there are several prints across the bottom of the card. Using a black mark- er, he can add the reindeer's heads, antlers and legs, and fin- ish by writing a special holiday greeting. 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Bacon Horseradish Dip 1 cup Hellmann's real mayon- naise or light reduced-calorie or reduced-fat/cholesterol-free mayonnaise dressing 1 cup sour cream 1/4 cup real bacon bits 1/4 cup prepared horseradish Stir all ingredients until well mixed. Cover; chill. Makes 2 cups. French Onion Dip 1/2 cup Hellmann's real mayon- naise or light reduced-calorie or reduced-fat/cholesterol-free mayonnaise dressing 2 cups sour cream 1 pkg. (1.9 oz.) french onion soup and recipe ".ax Stir all ingredients until well mixed. Cover; chill. Makes 2 1/2 cups. : Hot Artichoke Dip 1/2 cup Hellmann's real mayon- naise or light reduced-calorie or reduced-fat/cholesterol-free mayonnaise dressing g 1/2 cup sour cream 1 can (14 oz.) artichoke hearts, drained, chopped 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/8 tsp. hot pepper sauce Stir all ingredients until well mixed. Spoon into small oven- proof dish. Bake at 350°F 30 ~ minutes or until bubbly. Makes 2 cups. Spinach Dip 1 cup Hellmann's real mayon- naise or light reduced-calorie or reduced-fat/cholesterol-free mayonnaise dressing 1 1/2 cups sour cream 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained 1 pkg. (1.4 oz.) vegetable soup and recipe mix 1 can (8 oz.) water chestnuts, drained, chopped (optional) 3 green onions, chopped Stir all ingredients until well mixed. Cover; chill. Makes 3 cups. Hot Crab Dip 1 pkg. (3 oz.) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup Hellmann's real mayon- naise or light reduced-calorie or reduced-fat/cholesterol-free mayonnaise dressing 1 can (6 oz.) crabmeat, drained 1/4 cup minced onion 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 1/8 tsp. hot pepper sauce Beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in remaining ingre- dients. Spoon into small oven- proof dish. Bake at 350°F 30 minutes or until bubbly. Makes 1 cup. RINGS & DAUGHTERS PRIDE RINGS It's the perfect gift with lasting memories and modern styles. 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