Let's Party! Christmas Wassail + Three EASY Appetizers
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- Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
- Hello, friends -- Please join me today as I prepare an ancient beverage called "Wassail." Also included in this episode are THREE super-simple (and super-delicious!) nibbles. Recipes are written out below:
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CLASSIC WASSAIL
2 apples (such as 'Honey Crisp')
15-20 cloves for studding the apples
8 cups (1.9 liters) pure apple cider
2 cups (470mls) orange juice
1/3 cup (80mls) lemon juice
4 cinnamon sticks
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Stud the apples with the cloves, and then place the apples in a large pot or Dutch oven. Add the remaining ingredients, stir to combine, and then bring to a simmer on the stove top. Simmer for 30-40 minutes, and then strain and serve.
SAUSAGE AND CHEESE PUFF PASTRY PINWHEELS
1 sheet frozen Puff Pastry dough, thawed but cold
1 beaten egg
2/3 cup (a large handful) shredded cheese (melty cheeses such as "Italian Blend" or "Mexican Blend" work well here)
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves or Italian seasoning
2 sweet Italian sausage links, cooked and crumbled
Preheat the oven to 400F (200C). Unfold the puff pastry dough, and then roll it out to remove creases.
Brush egg wash in a one inch border across the end of the dough that is the farthest away from you
Sprinkle the cheese and then the crumbled meat over the dough, taking care to avoid the strip of egg wash.
Starting at the end closest to you, tightly roll the pastry into a cylinder. The strip of egg wash will help the cylinder to hold together. (If the dough has softened considerably, chill it in the freezer for 5 minutes.)
Cut crosswise into 1/2-inch rounds; place each round on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake until the pastry puffs and browns lightly --12-15 minutes. Serve hot, warm, or at room temperature.
SAUSAGE AND PINEAPPLE BITES
Polish Kielbasa or Turkey "Kielbasa"
1 can pineapple chunks
Thai sweet chili sauce in a squeeze bottle
Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Cut the sausage into 1/2 inch coins, topping each coin with a chunk of pineapple. Insert a wooden skewer or toothpick to hold the sausage and pineapple together. Place on a baking sheet, and heat for just 5 minutes in the preheated oven. Retrieve from oven and give the pineapple a short squirt of the chili sauce. Bake for additional 5 minutes . Serve hot, warm, or even cold.
CUCUMBER AND SMOKED SALMON BITES
1 English cucumber
Smoked salmon
2 tablespoons of softened cream cheese
Chopped fresh dill
Cut the cucumber into 1/4 - 1/2-inch rounds. Top each round with a small piece of the smoked salmon. Pipe a small dollop of the cream cheese on top of the salmon. Top with a small sprig of dill, gently pressing the dill against the cream cheese to secure it. Serve cold or at room temperature.
Oh my Gosh Kevin. I love the escape into your world away from this crazy world we live in. Your voice is so soothing and I LOVED hearing you sing. This world needs more of you. Our Mr. Rogers for adults. Keep it up.
Yes, Mr Rogers for adults!
Oh, my goodness, I totally agree!! You have put into words what I have felt these past couple of years of watching Kevin! Kevin, you kept me calm during the hard times of the pandemic, and gave me comfort and hope for the future. You definitively are the “Mr. Rogers” for adults! Those of us who follow you, love you dearly; like an old friend. ❤
I absolutely agree! Mr. Roger’s for adults!
Can’t wait to try these appetizers 🎄
Joy o Joy what a delight 😍 your waissail is delicious blessed holiday to you and yours
This was going to be my comment, Ha!. I feel like a kid again watching this, cant wait to try it :).
I don't comment each video, but I watch all of them and it's a real pleasure! Thank you for those peaceful moments. ❤
You are a balm, a calming presence, thank you.
I think we can all say with the most heartfelt gratitude that KLJ and his family Channel really gives those HallMark Christmas vibes!!!
CAN I GET AN AMEN?
AMEN! ❤
Amen!!!!😊
AMEN!!!❤
Amén ❤
Here comes my wonderful show! Almost jealous if I was not so enchanted!
And he can sing too! His talents are amazing!
Oh my gosh, you can sing beautifully, in addition to all your other talents! I love what Constance said here, our Mr. Rogers for grown-ups. Thank you for all the peace you bring to the world.
Kevin, I bet you can make tastier offerings than any caterer! What's great, though, is how you continually support local businesses. Cheers! 🥂
Kevin, your gentleness and knowledge shine!
Dear Kevin ; An invitation to a party at your home to enjoy food and drink must be a joy to recieve . You are such a considerate host 😊 And of course Mr. Fox too !
If we don’t see you before Christmas , all the very best for a wonderful christmas and a healthy and happy new year to you and Mr. fox
Love watching your show! You have such a calm demeanor, a wonderful smile, and a fabulous voice! And you have such good information on your channel! Thank you so much for sharing!
Oh to be a guest, Chez Kevin! This is the closest most of us will get, and it's a pleasure. These December videos are wonderfully festive, and really putting me in the Christmas spirit. I dearly hope there will be more RUclips content from this gorgeous channel before the big day - and New Year celebrations too, of course!
Elegant vocabulary and enunciation and then, Kevin drops: “We need to get cracking in the kitchen!”, “You can use freshly squeezed lemon juice or… this stuff”You know I love these contrasts, Kevin!!!❤😂
me too !
Our lovely Kevin again this week X it's a wonderful surprise to see you again Kevin, and to hear you sing. There's no end to your talents ☺️ thank you for the appetizer recipes X see you next time X 🌼
I love it when you take us on a drive, to collect delicious producers 🇬🇧
I like to use a crock pot for my wassail, and often use an orange studded with cloves!
You know it’s good when you get the Kevin head nod. These look fabulous! I just adore your videos!
Kevin, you are just the best!! To share your lovely home, recipes and thoughts on daily living is so commendable. In this stressful time, just to sit down a moment and look at your charming videos brings much comfort. Wishing you and Mr. Fox a joyous season.
Beautiful table and house. The food and drink look amazing!❤😊
Kevin, I have been watching you since you only had a few thousand viewers. I always enjoy your videos and congratulate you on your number of subscribers. You always have such interesting content and recipes. The snow…so beautiful. Merry Christmas my friend. ❤
So cozy and heart warming. ❤
Your videos are like spending the day with a dear friend. I love accompanying you on errands, seeing the countryside around your beautiful home. These appetizers look delicious. I always wait for your head nod when tasting dishes! ;^)
I couldn’t find a more enjoyable atmosphere to “hang out”, so to speak, thanking you for the invitation. You bring endless fun to the table. Merry Christmas, Kevin.
Love to see your new posts! You are so hospitable and welcoming that you allow us all to feel like welcome guests in your home and to enjoy all of the events with you. Thank you! You may not realize the joy you bring to us! Happy Holidays to you, Mr. Fox, and your precious cats and dog. 😎💯❤👍
An oasis of harmony and food for the soul .....
Loved this video!!!
the appetizers look delicious....and seem not too tricky to do ..the various shades of taste ...salmon/dill/cucumber....the classic.....then the hot pine-applel-sausage......great combination....the"wheel-puff'pastry.....yummie.....the drink.....sound fascinating...all look fantastic....and your calm and friendly way of presenting all this to us....is taking us to a peaceful level.
I enjoyed your singing!!!!!❤
Thank you for the informative calm that you bring to your viewers. Those that haven’t found you are missing out. Happy Holidays.
Thank you Mr Kevin❤
Absolutely perfection!!! No other way to say it!! This will definitely be a hit. Thank you for sharing and bringing beauty and elegance to my life and Christmas celebrations ❤
Thank you Kevin…Enjoy!! Elegant & welcoming!!
What a lovely voice you have, Kevin❤
Do you accompany yourself on the piano sometimes?
I used to do that when I was still young(ish)..Im 83 now, and neither sing nor play any longer. But what special memories I have....
I always look foreward to your updated videos🎉🎉🎉🎉❤
Another enchanting video to get lost in. Like watching a romantic movie and getting swept away for a little moment in time ❤ Thank you. Have a blessed Sunday and Merry Christmas 🎄
You have such a sweet voice.
Oh, my, Kevin…These little appetizers look so delicious and so easy to make! There’s really no reason to buy a lot of store bought ready to serve kind of stuff when you can elevate the whole game plan by making your very own! And thank you for taking the time to upload yet another video these very busy days till Christmas! Hope to see you again at least once before Christmas!
More singing Kevin!! Thank you for spreading so much joy (and information!) on your channel. You are my GO TO for recipes and menus. You have already done all the heavy lifting and I really appreciate it! Merry Christmas Kevin!!
Life is indeed very good with tasty appetizers and a cozy fire! Can’t wait to try your recipes! 😊
Merry Christmas Kevin and Mr fox. Blessings from the UK 🇬🇧
Love Golden Harvest Farms. They're cider donuts are the best! Thanks for sharing your recipes. Happy Holidays to you and Mr. Fox
Kevin-you’ve inspired me to do more-this weekend I did 2023 Christmas cards and all with personal notes and baked 60 Greek Wedding cookies for gifts, knit a baby hat for a gift and now my reward-2 crowns tomorrow -
Wonderful canapes!! So happy you had a wonderful Christmas party the night before. Blessings.
I'm so happy to find a new video this morning! It was perfect! Thank you for everything Kevin! 🍍🥒🍩🍎
Looks delish, Kevin! Your parlor is so festive. Jingle bells! 🎄🎅☃️🎁🦌
I have made wassail in the crockpot. Works like a charm. Merry Christmas to you and Mr. Fox.
I can't believe the price of apple cider here in CO. I used to go to Curran's Apple Orchard in Northern Illinois who has won #1 in the United States continuously for years for their cider.
Merry Christmas Kevin to you and your beautiful family! Thank you for all of your inspiring videos. They are a blessing!
Enchanting visit with you by the fire Kevin. Thank you so much for providing food for my table and for my soul. 🎄🙏❤️
Yay! Another Kevin video. 👏👏❤
When you say “bye friends” we know you really mean it. It is lovely and wonderful to be included in your world.
Loved this pleasant, informative, and happy video! Thank you, Mr. Kevin. You are so inspiring!! Merry Christmas!
This was one of your best videos for sheer cozy and homey atmosphere, and that’s saying something as you always present quality! Happy holidays to you and Mr Fox and Lizette and the fur kids!
I love your broadcasts so pleasant and informative - Merry Xmas Kevin and Mr. Fox
Спасибо!!! Очень интересный репортаж!!! Хороших Вам праздников!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤!!!!!!!
You should take your dog with you on the car ride to town! Dogs love a car ride. My Oscar comes everywhere with me in the car, and he’s a Jack Russell. If you’re familiar with Jacks, they can be a handful, but I take him everywhere. It’s actually his car, I just drive it around for him because my legs are longer. Wishing you a peaceful and bountiful Christmas Kevin.
What a lovely video! It made me calm and peaceful. Merry Christmas to you and Mr. Fox
What a GREAT hors d’oeuvre menu for a Christmas Party! 🎄 Love your channel, Kevin. You do such a nice job with EVERYTHING. 😊
Kevin, gratulacje. Masz bardzo cieply głos i pieknie śpiewasz. ❤❤
Lovely! Especially your dog and cat participating is always such a happy moment❤
I just bought a bag of ambrosia apples last night. I do like honeycrisp. I am thinking apple cinnamon scones. To you and yours, a very Happy Holiday and a joyful new year, Sir Kevin. Thank you for the hospitality and sharing. 🎄💛
🌟🐫 Your table scape and the delightful food are amazing !! You all must have enjoyed it and being together so much !! You and Mr. Fox brought alot of joy to your friends !! Wish I wasn’t all the way in California ! I would have brought my homemade English Toffee ! Maybe next year. Love and blessings for a very Merry Christmas to you Christmas Blessings to you and your subscribers for a beautiful Christmas. 👼🏼🌟🎶
Happy holidays and thanks for a beautiful, engaging and uplifting channel. Thanks for the wassail song, too!
40 of your friends. Seriously, I don't even know 40 people. Great Video.
Blessed Christmas yo both you and Silver Fox 🙏 ❤️ 😊
Always look forward to your baking. What a lovely home! Thanks. Merry Christmas 🤶
Se ve super delicioso su comida gracias por compartir pase bonito y bendecido dia.
I love your videos Kevin, I made myself a hot chocolate with homemade cookies and turned on your video, and I have to tell you it gets me in the Christmas spirit. Thanks for sharing 🎄Merry Christmas Kevin🎄
I just love your “Nod of Approval “ when you taste your recipes! I find myself smiling and nodding with you!
I Always smile when I try your recipes….Easy and Delicious 😋 !!!! Thank you Kevin
Warmest Wassailing Greetings Kevin! You are certainly on key with your short rendition of the Wassailing Song. I just loved it. Well done!
As a really busy host at this time of year, lots of work will have gone into your special party for your many friends locally. With those numbers I'm not at all surprised you decided on outside catering. As usual, a great visit for us with lots of delicious recipes and the fun extra special video snippets.
For all I've sung the song, I've never actually made Classic Wassail. As you say, it's simple enough to make, beautifully warming on a cold winter day and I just love your huge serving cups.
All the nibbles you made are perfect for our festive gathering. I've tried the spicy hot sauce but never tried it with heated sausage and pineapple nibbles. Must try that. Love the look of the pinwheels and adore the twist on putting smoked salmon on cucumber instead of biscuits. Nice fresh taste for sure.
Thank you so much as always for another extra special visit. Great to come in out of the cold and enjoy your supreme hospitality. Thank you so very much. All Love and Huge Hugzz, Steve xx
Happiest of holidays to you Kevin!
So inviting and beautiful !
That Wassail must smell like HEAVEN !
MERRY CHRISTMAS to you, Mr. Fox & your furry family ! 🌲 🎄 🎁 🌟 🕯
"... which may or may not be spiked at this point." HA! In addition to all of your other talents I also greatly appreciate your sense of humor as well🤣Happy Holidays to All!
I recently found you and love your videos! ❤ Your creativity is amazing and your mannerisms remind me of my favorite person who walked this planet, Mr. Rogers! Hope you and yours enjoy your wasseling! 🎄
Great party food! I think that I can make these recipes. Your party looked like a good one. Lots of happy party guests. The wassail sounds delicious. I don't add sugar to mine either. I have heard of adding pineapple juice to sweeten. I enjoyed hearing those wassailing carols. I remember singing those back in the day. Wonderful! Fun to see Avery and cats prancing around to the sound of the Dance of the Snowflakes. Beautiful. Thank you for fixing me a cup of wassail. I appreciate. Take care and happy Christmas week. ♥️❄️🐕🐾🐈🐈⬛🎄🎁🎅🎀🎶🎵
As always, I feel like I have been personally invited into your beautiful home to spend time with you and have tea. I so look forward to your videos,so thank you!
Oh Kevin! the little wassail song was one of my son's favorites when he was growing up! I must download it! Cheers and as usual thanks for posting!
Kevin, your house looks absolutely beautiful. You are such wonderful therapy for me. These appetizers and Wassall look delicious. Thank you so much for printing out the recipes as I know I will be trying them out. Sending blessings to you, Mr. Fox and the fur babies.💖
That awkward moment when you attempt to hit like and realise you already did😅 I could hit like 10 times for every video❤
Your elegant hand painted China Plates just blew my mind! Where did you ever get them? They were my mother's. Or at least exactly the same as my mother's... what I grew up with, the full set, at every holiday or fancy dinner. With fine silverware and crystal glasses... I loved that set but did not inherit them, my niece got them perhaps 15 or 20 years ago. Maybe she sold them online? Can you enlighten me? If they came from BC they were my mom's, I never in my nearly 70 years saw another pattern like it. I would recognize it anywhere. My mom was a natural queen and my parents loved entertaining. God Bless My Beautiful Mother 1920-2020. What a thrill for me to see it again - you can't imagine ❤
Lovely trio of nibbles. Hard to get good smoked salmon here. I make poached shrimp, cream cheese and cucumber slices. To make them an easy bite, I slice the shrimp in half, down the spine.
Yum, I love smoked salmon and cream cheese with cuc and dill, and wasail❤❤❤❤Merry Christmas Kevin, Mr. fox and the fur babes.
So elegant. Welcoming. Thoughtful. Looks delicious and very, very tasteful. ♥♥♥
Easy to make nibbles presentation and host all looked wonderful This year has crept up on all of us Heatwave time of year in Australia Sun surf and sandy beaches Have a happy Christmas
What memories these bring back. My grandmother used to make these in the 1950s but without the chilli.
I am so making these for Christmas Eve - thanks Kevin!
Merry Christmas to you and yours… bless us everyone.
Food and drink are so beautiful , I hope you have a wonderful christmas and thank you for sharing 🎉🎉🎉❤
I have been watching you from the very beginning. You always make me feel like I'm a guest. Love the sense of humor and kindness you bring to us. Thank you and Merry Christmas to you and your family. Now I must print off the recipes for the Christmas Wassail and the appetizers, I'm making this..
A sensible amount of “spike” 😂 sounds wonderful!!!
❤ hello my Friend.
This is so delicious and simple that I can't wait to have a GET TOGETHER WITH KEVIN 👏
My family is so happy that you will be us again in our ❤.
Can't wait to try the drink👏👏👏👏🙏
Thank you for your simple and elegant appetizers Kevin!
And you are very good. This is a meal. You have a beautiful voice. ❤
Such delicious appetizers and so easy to make. The wassell looked so tasty. I am going to take these to Christmas dinner at my daughter's.😊
You are such a nice person and a true gentleman.
Kevin everything looks fabulous, can’t wait to try these appetizers!!
Lovely inspiring video! I can smell that wassail all the way out here in California!! ❤🎄😊
Kevin you have a beautiful singing voice. You should do it more often.
Thank you Kevin. This made me feel warm and comforted.
I’m going to buy a nice little notebook to jot your wonderful recipes down. I should have been doing this a long time ago and call it Kevin’s recipes - to die for - lol 🥰 and make little drawings of your rooms or something to go in it through out the year for the recipes . Such as your beautiful Christmas tree- or the fireplace etc. Not sure what I’ll put on the cover yet- but thank you for all of your wonderful recipes and for all the peace and happiness you bring in every single video. God bless you and wishing you a very merry Christmas. 🎄🎅🏼🤶🏻🥰🥂
OH my word! I was looking Thru some of your other videos and came across the Lemon Wheel recipe! I can hardly wait to make it. 🥰❤️💕💕❤️I am a lemon lover - lol and it is like a recipe I’ve never heard of before! Can hardly wait!
EVERYTHING looks so delicious and cozy! I am definitely going to make (spiked) Wassail!
Bonjour & Greeting to you Kevin, I hope this season brings you much joy to you and yours. Your friend from upstate NY near Montreal ❤❤❤
Thank you for the glimpse into the party.. looks like it was fun!
The first time, my husband asked me what I was doing. Now he just laughs at my head nodding.
Yep, you have rubbed off on me Kevin. Merry Christmas🎄from Australia Kevin. ❤️Jodie 🇦🇺
I will be making these this season! These videos are welcome dear friend visits full of hospitality, elegance, charm...Thank you so very much!