MainStreet Libertyville Dickens of a Holiday Book 2005

Star-bound Cedar Wreath
3 to 5 ft gold or silver bead garland
3 4-inch dia. wooden stars with pre-drilled holes for hanging
desired size cedar wreath
white acrylic paint
24 gold or silver chenille stems
DIRECTIONS:
1. Loop bead garland loosely
through center and around the
bottom of the wreath several
times; set aside.
2. Paint stars white; set aside to dry.
3. Attach stars to the lower left-hand side of the wreath, spacing
each several inches apart. Make 3 fanned-out bundles of
8 chenille stems apiece; wire one bundle behind each star,
making a starry trail for each star.
4. Hang up wreath and enjoy!
Silver Bells
Arrange votives in plain glass
votive holders on a silver serving
tray. Spiral shiny silver beads
between the votives with a
scattering of silver jingle bells.
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Bruschetta
Arrange rounds on a holiday platter and tuck in a sprig or 2
of mint leaves or rosemary for added holiday color.
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/3 cup red onion, minced
2 to 6 cloves garlic, pressed 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper to taste 1/8 tsp Italian seasoning
4 to 5 leaves fresh basil, minced
1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, minced
2 to 3 cups plum tomatoes, diced
1 baguette or loaf Italian bread, sliced and toasted
DIRECTIONS:
1. Combine all ingredients except bread in a large bowl;
refrigerate overnight to develop flavor.
2. Serve at room temperature, spread on toasted rounds of bread.
Makes 1 to 2 dozen
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