]> http://www.vkhowto.com/taxonomy/term/13/0 Holiday Recipes en http://www.vkhowto.com/places_to_buy_inexpensive_holiday_decorations <p>It is that time of year again. Christmas is quickly approaching and its time to decorate your house. There are thousands of decorations to choose from in the stores and some stores just carry decorations. But with the rising costs of nearly everything, a lot of homeowners are tightening their belt. However, that doesn’t mean that you can’t have a wonderfully decorated home without breaking the bank.</p> Holiday Sat, 13 Dec 2008 16:54:21 -0800 http://www.vkhowto.com/the_trail_of_lights_at_zilker_park <p>What a magical time of the year, Christmas! Young and old enjoy this wonderful celebration. What can make it all more magical? How about the Trail of Lights at Zilker Park, everyone can find something magical at the display.</p> Holiday Sun, 30 Nov 2008 19:14:11 -0800 http://www.vkhowto.com/austin_burger_places <p>Though many in Austin consider themselves to be health conscious, there are still moments in each of their lives when a good hamburger sounds delicious. Austin is home to many burger joints, and some have been around for over half a century.</p> Holiday Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:51:10 -0700 http://www.vkhowto.com/linzer_cookies <p> 1/2 package refrigerated sugar cookie dough (e.g., Pillsbury)<br /> 3/4 cup ground almonds (divided)<br /> 2 Tbsp all purpose flour<br /> 1/2 tsp vanilla<br /> 1/2 tsp lemon zest<br /> 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon<br /> 1/4 tsp ground cloves </p> Holiday Wed, 19 Oct 2005 18:43:04 -0700 http://www.vkhowto.com/jelly_xmas_eyes <p> 1/2 cup margarine<br /> 1/3 cup sugar<br /> 1 egg<br /> juice of 1 lemon<br /> 1/4 tsp grated lemon rind<br /> 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour<br /> 1/2 cup ground almonds or walnuts<br /> raspberry or strawberry jelly<br /> sugar</p> <p> Cream margarine and sugar in mixing bowl. Add egg, lemon juice and lemon rind. Mix until smooth. Add flour and nuts. Wrap in plastic wrap and flatten. Refrigerate dough 30 minutes.</p> Holiday Wed, 19 Oct 2005 18:38:43 -0700 http://www.vkhowto.com/holiday_chocolate_butter_cookies <p> 1/2 cup sugar<br /> 1/4 cup butter, softened<br /> 1 egg yolk<br /> 1 tsp. almond extract<br /> 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour<br /> 1/8 cup unsweetened cocoa</p> <p> Heat oven to 375. In large bowl combine all ingredients except </p> Holiday Wed, 19 Oct 2005 18:33:51 -0700 http://www.vkhowto.com/brain_hemmorage_serve_on_halloween <p> 1 ounce Peach Schnapps<br /> 1 teaspoon Bailey's Irish Cream®<br /> 1/2 teaspoon Grenadine</p> <p> This is a great drink to serve on Halloween. First,<br /> pour the peach schnapps. Then, slowly pour the<br /> Irish Creme. Do not mix! The Creme will clump<br /> together and settle at the bottom of the schnapps.<br /> It will have the appearance of an internal organ!!<br /> Pour the grenadine over the Creme for a completely<br /> disgusting looking, yet thoroughly tasty party<br /> drink!</p> Drink Holiday Mon, 17 Oct 2005 20:04:09 -0700 http://www.vkhowto.com/flesh_colored_jello_halloween <p> 3 large boxes (6 oz) peach or watermellon flavored gelatin<br /> 1 can (12 oz) lite evaporated skimmed milk<br /> Use 99.5% fat free - no other milk will work</p> <p> Green food coloring<br /> 3 1/2 cups water (2 1/2 cups boiled, 1 cup cold)</p> <p> Spray or coat your mold so the gelatin doesn't stick. Put flavored<br /> gelatin in a large bowl and add 2 1/2 cups boiling water, stir<br /> until completely dissolved (about 3 minutes). Stir in cold water,<br /> then stir in skimmed milk for 2 minutes. Add a few drops of green<br /> food coloring to darken. Pour gelatin mixture into your mold,<br /> refrigerate overnight and enjoy!!</p> Holiday Mon, 17 Oct 2005 18:53:03 -0700