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Add Flavor Roasted Garlic-Whipped center of large piece of foil.
Drizzle each half with 1 table-
Feta Crostini
spoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt
Recipe courtesy of Liz Della
and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Wrap
Croce of “The Lemon Bowl” on
foil tightly around garlic and
behalf of Milk Means More
roast until caramelized, about
to Holiday Festivities Prep time: 10 minutes 30 minutes.
Cook time: 10 minutes
Place baguette slices on large
Servings: 16
baking sheet and drizzle with

1 bulb garlic (about
olive oil. Bake on middle rack
12 cloves)
4 tablespoons olive until golden brown, about 10
minutes; set aside.
oil, divided Place feta cheese, milk,
1 teaspoon salt, divided lemon juice, remaining salt and
1 teaspoon pepper, remaining pepper in high-speed
Snacks, small bites and 32 slices baguette food processor. Once garlic
divided
finishes roasting, add garlic
8 ounces feta cheese
FAMILY FEATURES 1/2 cup whole milk cloves to food processor. Pulse
he holiday season brings
savory treats to feed a crowd gatherings, get-togethers and 2 tablespoons lemon until whipped and creamy,
adding more milk as needed to
juice
parties of all kinds, meaning
Tdishes that can feed a crowd 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds reach desired consistency. Adjust
seasonings, to taste, if necessary.
are all too important for successful 1/4 cup parsley, minced To serve, spread each crostini
entertaining. From appetizers to snacks Heat oven to 400 F. with whipped feta and sprinkle
to desserts, recipes that come together Slice garlic bulb in half, with pomegranate seeds and
quickly mean more moments with exposing garlic heads; place in minced parsley.
loved ones. Roasted Garlic-Whipped Feta Crostini
For example, these dairy-fueled recipes
from Milk Means More pack plenty of Holiday Baked Brie Heat oven to 350 F. In large
festive flavor for feeding family and
friends without keeping you cooped up in Recipe courtesy of Lori Yates skillet, heat butter over medium-
the kitchen. Appetizers and snacks such of “Foxes Love Lemons” on high heat. Add mushrooms;
as Holiday Baked Brie, Roasted Garlic- behalf of Milk Means More cook 8-10 minutes, or until deep
Whipped Feta Crostini and Cheese Buds Prep time: 10 minutes golden brown, stirring frequently.
Cook time: 14 minutes
help hold over hungry guests until the Season with salt and pepper;
main course is served, while Peppermint Servings: 8 remove from heat.
Shortbread Cookies make for a perfect 2 tablespoons unsalted Place brie on parchment-lined
way to cap off the night. butter rimmed baking pan; drizzle with
Find more recipes for holiday 8 ounces button honey. Transfer to oven and bake
gatherings at milkmeansmore.org. mushrooms, sliced
kosher salt 5-7 minutes, or until inside of
ground black pepper cheese is softened but outside
Peppermint Shortbread 1 brie round (8 ounces) remains intact.
3 tablespoons honey
Cookies 1/4 cup pomegranate arils Transfer brie to serving platter;
Recipe courtesy of Rachel Gurk of 1/4 cup shelled pistachios top with pomegranate arils,
“Rachel Cooks” on behalf of Milk crackers or toasted pistachios and mushrooms. Serve
Means More bread, for serving with crackers or bread. Holiday Baked Brie
Prep time: 15 minutes, plus 30 minutes
freeze time Cheese Buds to food processor. Process until
Cook time: 15 minutes ingredients form into ball, about
Servings: 40 Recipe courtesy of Sheila 1 minute.
2-2 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened Johnson of “Eat 2 Gather” on Remove dough from food
behalf of Milk Means More
3/4 cup powdered sugar Prep time: 15 minutes processor, wrap with plastic wrap
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Cook time: 15 minutes, plus and press into flat round. Place in
1 teaspoon salt 1 hour chill time refrigerator 1 hour.
2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour Servings: 12 Dust counter with flour and roll
3/4 cup peppermint crunch 1 cup cake flour or out dough to 1/4-inch thick. Using
baking chips all-purpose flour 1-inch round cookie cutter, cut out
rounds and place on parchment
In stand mixer fitted with paddle 1 cup grated extra-sharp paper-lined baking sheets.
attachment, cream butter, powdered white cheddar cheese Place one pecan on top of each
sugar, vanilla and salt until smooth. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, round. Using pastry brush, lightly
Gradually add flour and mix on low until cold and cut paint each cracker with egg wash.
combined. Add baking chips and continue into chunks Sprinkle with smoked paprika.
mixing on low until fully combined. 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt Bake 12-15 minutes, or until
On wax paper or parchment paper, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne buds just start to brown around
form dough into 12-14-inch log and pepper bottom edges.
freeze at least 30 minutes, or until firm. 40 pecan halves Remove from oven to cooling
Heat oven to 350 F. 1 egg white, whisked with rack. Store in airtight container
Cut shortbread dough into 1/4-inch 1 teaspoon cold water up to 1 week or freeze 1 month.
slices; bake 13-15 minutes on parchment- smoked paprika
lined baking sheets. Heat oven to 350 F. Line baking Note: Cheese buds can be made
sheet with parchment paper. plain without pecans, or pecans can
Add flour, cheese, butter be chopped and sprinkled on after
Peppermint Shortbread Cookies Cheese Buds chunks, salt and cayenne pepper egg wash and smoked paprika.