CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR FRIENDS

This Party was December 20, 2008 Okay...so I am late getting the party on this blog....the truth, This is the first day of the blog.

Together in this picture below, we have the reigning CHICKEN DANCE QUEEN and NANCY AND JEFF who take JELLO SHOTS to a whole new level. They came with over 100 jello shots and left empty handed. Thank you Jeff for your instruction on teaching all of us the proper way to eat a Jello shot. You two make the BEST jello shots ever!!

I think we need to have a Jello Shot contest, Wouldn't that be really fun??? Everyone make jello shots and go around tasting each others. Sounds like a good time.


It's Don and Donna......super nice couple. Hey Don!!! Did Donna ever do that chicken dance for you???

We can't forget Bobbi and Jeff who kept the party really lively. When Bobbi was younger she won a TWIST contest but then what do you expect when your MOM is the CHICKEN DANCE QUEEN.

Take a look below at some of the food we had at the party.

Christmas Party Food December 20, 2008

Pictured is my Mom and Stepdad, Dennis

Okay...you have to admit...these Penguins are really cute.

If you would like to learn how to make these penguins, go to my Moms blog

http://athomewithterryanddennis.blogspot.com/2008/12/how-to-make-cream-cheese-filled.html

The Fluffy Pumpkin Dip above can also be found on my Moms Blog.

http://athomewithterryanddennis.blogspot.com/2008/12/fluffy-pumpkin-dip_24.html

I made the Peanut Butter Fudge, and I must say it really turned out great!!

Peanut Butter Fudge
1 3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup canned milk (evaporated)
3 Tablespoons butter
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup marshmallows (miniature)
MIX AND BOIL ...SUGAR, MILK AND BUTTER, BOIL FOR 2 MINUTES STIRRING CONSTANTLY.
ADD PEANUT BUTTER AND MARSHMALLOWS
BEAT FOR 75 STROKES
POUR INTO BUTTERED PAN (8X8 OR 9X9)
REFRIGERATE UNTIL FIRM AND CUT INTO SQUARES

Can't forget the Pudding Shots!!!

Here is something "different" my Mother brought to the party, Pudding Shots. Have you ever heard of them?

Mom made 2 different kinds of Pudding Shots, Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake and Cherry Almond. You could make these smaller than she did but either way they are great.

Pudding Shots
1 small pkg. INSTANT choc. pudding
3/4 C. milk
1/4 C. Vodka
1/2 C. Irish Cream
8 oz. Extra Creamy Cool Whip
Mix pudding and milk for a couple of minutes with an electric mixer, then add alcohol, mix well. Mix in Cool Whip.
Put into individual serving cups with lids, They are easier to eat if you furnish plastic spoons.

CHERRY ALMOND PUDDING SHOTS
1 small package instant vanilla pudding
1 1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup amaretto
marachino cherries
almonds
whipped cream
Put a cherry in the bottom of each cup. Mix pudding, milk and amaretto together and put in each cup that has the cherry in the bottom. Chill. Before serving put whipped cream on top. Place an almond and a cherry on top of whipped cream. I sprinkled crushed almonds on top also.
I also did cherry cheesecake with mini chocolate chips. Replace the vanilla pudding with cheesecake pudding.
Replace the amaretto with vodka and add chocolate chips. These recipes are versitle and you can use your imagination.