4 Ingredients Christmas: Recipes for a Simply Yummy Holiday

by Kim McCosker

Overview

The internationally bestselling author of 4 Ingredients returns with a gorgeous, full-color collection of easy, delicious, money- and time-saving recipes that are perfect for the holiday season—all using four or fewer ingredients.

Easy, elegant holiday entertaining is as simple as 1-2-3 . . .4 INGREDIENTS!

MOUTHWATERING Christmas Day brunch. Fun snacks for Santa and his reindeer. Hearty, flavorful main courses for a bountiful holiday table. Hours of work in the kitchen and too many dollars spent at the checkout line? Not with 4 Ingredients Christmas.

Kim McCosker, the internationally bestselling author who brought you 4 Ingredients and 4 Ingredients Gluten-Free, has once again created a delightful collection of quick, easy, and delicious recipes, all using four or fewer ingredients. Maple & Pepper–Glazed Turkey, Roast Pork & Crispy Crackling, Sweet Squash Galette, Cinnamon Stars, and a decadent Christmas Candy Martini will help create the illusion that you worked endlessly in your kitchen anticipating your guests’ arrival. You will be amazed by what you can create with just the right ingredients.

Find out what home chefs all over the world have already discovered. 4 Ingredients Christmas is bound to become your trusted choice not just during the festive season, but for every special occasion.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781451678024
Publisher:	Atria Books
Publication date:	10/23/2012
Sold by:	SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format:	eBook
Pages:	192
File size:	100 MB
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About the Author

4 Ingredients author and entrepreneur Kim McCosker loves to inspire readers and audiences with her simple, hard working, and determined recipe for success. As a busy wife and mum to three boys, Kim McCosker holds a Degree in International Finance, trained as a Financial Planner, and is a self-taught cook.

Putting into practice her mantra of “Family First,” Kim’s concept created the most successful book title in Australia—4 Ingredients—with cookbook sales now spanning three continents, twenty-six countries, and six foreign languages! As the highest self-published author in Australian history, Kim’s continued aim with 4 Ingredients is to simplify all forms of cooking by creating quick, easy, and delicious recipes. Over twenty 4 Ingredients cookbooks have resulted in many cultural necessities and dietary considerations, often endorsed by recognised associations.

The 4 Ingredients phenomenon has taken digital media to heightened levels with one of the fastest-growing Australian-based Facebook pages currently with 540,000 fans and over 60,000 iApp downloads. Traditional media have equally enjoyed Kim's easy, everyday recipes seeing her cooking live on television around the globe, including Australian morning and Current Affair shows, America’s FOX 5 and ABC’s Good Morning America, New Zealand’s TVNZ and UK’s BBC. For more information visit 4Ingredients.com.au.

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4 Ingredients Christmas

Introduction

The Night Before Christmas

Magic Reindeer Dust

Reindeer’s Favorite Dip

Reindeer Treats

Brunch

Almond Bread

Bacon & Avocado Bruschetta

Breakfast Trifles

Chocolate-Filled Crepes

Croque Monsieur

Eggs with Smoked Salmon Fingers

Grilled Fruit & Ricotta Stacks

Ham & Egg Quiches

Pancakes with Caramelized Banana

Nibbles

Asparagus Wraps

Baked Brie with Macadamia Praline

Cheese Board

Cucumber Ribbons & Shrimp

Decadent Salmon Stacks

Oyster Trio

Ricotta & Prosciutto Pies

Salmon Ceviche

Shrimp with a Trio of Dipping Sauces

Skewer Duo

Sweet Fig & Gorgonzola Pizza

Tasting Plate

Soups & Salads

Arugula & Roquefort Soup

Carrot & Cilantro Soup

Crispy Salmon Salad

Entertainer’s Timbale

Garden Salad

Mango, Avocado & Shrimp Salad

Ruby Jeweled Lobster Salad

Mains

Apple, Camembert & Potato Terrine

Citrus-Glazed Ham

Feta-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Guard of Honor

Maple & Pepper–Glazed Turkey

Roast Pork & Crispy Crackling

Rosemary & Chicken Arrows

Salmon Terrine

Sweet Squash Galette

Wild Mushroom Beef Wellington

Sides

A Plate of Asparagus

Golden Roast Potatoes

Green Beans with Garlic & Lemony Butter

Honey-Glazed Sweet Potatoes

Sauce & Gravy

Seasoned Roast Vegetables

Desserts

Caramel Ice Cream

Chocolate Tofu Mousse

Christmas Fruitcake

Custards

Fruitcake–Ice Cream Terrine

Garden Bed Pavlova

Mincemeat Meringue Tarts

Plum Pudding

Roly-Poly Trifle

Rum & Raisin Decadence

White Christmas Cheesecake

Sweet Treats

A Box of Chocolates

Angel Wings

Cherry Baubles

Choc-Cherry Fudge

Chocolate-Coated Orange Candy

Christmas Glitter Pops

Cinnamon Stars

Coconut Truffles

Lime & Macadamia Fudge

Marzipan Marbles

Peppermint Crème Checkers

Reindeer Bark

Rocky Road Bonbons

Salted Caramel Charms

Drinks

Christmas Candy Martini

Festive Fruit Fizz

Mango Daiquiri

Mint Tea

Watermelon Bellini

Acknowledgments

Index

Invitation

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

The Night Before Christmas 4

Magic Reindeer Dust 4

Reindeer's Favorite Dip 4

Reindeer Treats 4

Brunch 7

Almond Bread 8

Bacon & Avocado Bruschetta 10

Breakfast Trifles 12

Chocolate-Filled Crepes 14

Croque Monsieur 16

Eggs with Smoked Salmon Fingers 18

Grilled Fruit & Ricotta Stacks 20

Ham & Egg Quiches 22

Pancakes with Caramelized Banana 24

Nibbles 27

Asparagus Wraps 28

Baked Brie with Macadamia Praline 30

Cheese Board 32

Cucumber Ribbons & Shrimp 34

Decadent Salmon Stacks 35

Oyster Trio 38

Ricotta & Prosciutto Pies 40

Salmon Ceviche 42

Shrimp with a Trio of Dipping Sauces 44

Skewer Duo 45

Sweet Fig & Gorgonzola Pizza 48

Tasting Plate 50

Soups & Salads 53

Arugula & Roquefort Soup 54

Carrot &Cilantro Soup 56

Crispy Salmon Salad 58

Entertainer's Timbale 60

Garden Salad 62

Mango, Avocado & Shrimp Salad 64

Ruby Jeweled Lobster Salad 66

Mains 69

Apple, Camembert & Potato Terrine 70

Citrus-Glazed Ham 72

Feta-Stuffed Chicken Breasts 74

Guard of Honor 76

Maple & Pepper-Glazed Turkey 78

Roast Pork & Crispy Crackling 80

Rosemary & Chicken Arrows 82

Salmon Terrine 84

Sweet Squash Galette 86

Wild Mushroom Beef Wellington 88

Sides 91

A Plate of Asparagus 92

Golden Roast Potatoes 94

Green Beans with Garlic & Lemony Butter 96

Honey-Glazed Sweet Potatoes 98

Sauce & Gravy 100

Seasoned Roast Vegetables 102

Desserts 105

Caramel Ice Cream 106

Chocolate Tofu Mousse 108

Christmas Fruitcake 110

Custards 112

Fruitcake-Ice Cream Terrine 114

Garden Bed Pavlova 116

Mincemeat Meringue Tarts 118

Plum Pudding 120

Roly-Poly Trifle 122

Rum & Raisin Decadence 124

White Christmas Cheesecake 126

Sweet Treats 129

A Box of Chocolates 130

Angel Wings 132

Cherry Baubles 134

Choc-Cherry Fudge 136

Chocolate-Coated Orange Candy 138

Christmas Glitter Pops 140

Cinnamon Stars 142

Coconut Truffles 144

Lime & Macadamia Fudge 146

Marzipan Marbles 148

Peppermint Crème Checkers 150

Reindeer Bark 152

Rocky Road Bonbons 154

Salted Caramel Charms 156

Drinks 159

Christmas Candy Martini 160

Festive Fruit Fizz 162

Mango Daiquiri 164

Mint Tea 166

Watermelon Bellini 168

Acknowledgments 171

Index 173

Invitation 179

Editorial Reviews

“This is a great book to have on hand for holiday entertaining that gives great dishes that are prepared simply with few ingredients and taste great!

News & Sentinel (Parkersburg

This is a great book to have on hand for holiday entertaining that gives great dishes that are prepared simply with few ingredients and taste great!

WV) News & Sentinel (Parkersburg

This is a great book to have on hand for holiday entertaining that gives great dishes that are prepared simply with few ingredients and taste great!

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