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The Victoria GAZETTE |
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December 2013 |
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by Sue Orsen On the way to Christmas dinner, we fly over the river and through the woods to Grandmother's house we go. The horse knows the way to carry the sleigh through the white and drifted snow! On the way to Christmas dinner, we might want to try some of these appetizer recipes that come as gifts from some members of my favorite choir in all of Carver County, if not the entire Midwest, or all of the world -- the St. Victoria Adult Choir. On the way to Christmas dinner, we nibble here and nibble there and enjoy a glass of wine together, making spirits bright. What fun it is to ride and sing a sleighing song tonight! On the way to Christmas dinner, we hear chestnuts roasting on an open fire and yuletide carols being sung by a choir. Sometimes at the editor's home, it's the Mormon Tabernacle Choir or the Vienna Boys Choir. But every weekend at church it's the St. Victoria Choir. Although it's been said many times, many ways, Merry Christmas to you at this wonderful time of the year.
Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms♫ from Michelle McNallan, alto 24 large mushrooms 2 tablespoons olive oil 8 ounces hot Italian sausage 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup red pepper, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded 1/4 cup fine dry breadcrumbs Preheat oven to 425 Lightly rinse mushrooms; pat dry with paper towel. Remove stems and chop; set aside. Lightly grease a baking sheet. Place mushroom caps on baking sheet. Brush caps with oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; set aside. In large skillet, cook chopped mushroom stems, sausage, onion, sweet pepper, and garlic over medium heat until sausage browns, stirring occasionally. Stir in spinach; cook until wilted. Stir in parmesan cheese and bread crumbs. Remove from heat. Spoon sausage mixture into mushroom caps. Bake for 10 minutes or until stuffing is brown and mushrooms are tender.
Writes Michelle, "I really enjoyed making this recipe last year when I hosted Pat's company Christmas Party. I used several recipes that could be made ahead of time, which really helped make the day a lot easier. I had many people say how much they liked this one. I can't take credit for finding the recipe though. Kari Breitbach was the one who turned me onto it. She is a wonderful cook. This recipe was easy to make. I could make the stuffing ahead of time and it was tasty." "Our family typically does appetizer-type food on Christmas Eve. Usually I pick about three to make -- maybe the ones I have had in the past or new ones. "I think I've been in the choir 15 years. I love the low notes. This year's Christmas Concert is bringing back several pieces I have loved over the years. It's hard to say which ones I liked best. No, I don't get butterflies before the Concert. Everyone is so talented and we have practiced so much. "I was never in a school choir. I did sing at my church for a couple years in the youth choir. I was stepping out of my usual music zone -- the piano -- when I joined choir. I love it. The choir is awesome!"
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