Golden Glow Candy Wreath Food

CINNAMON-APPLE WREATH

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200°F. Cut apples lengthwise from stem end through core into 1/4-inch slices. Dip apples into lemon juice to prevent browning; place on wire racks. Carefully place wire racks on oven rack. Bake 4 hours.
• Remove wire racks from oven and place on heatproof surface. Let apples stand about 2 hours or until completely dry. Place dried apples on waxed paper. Coat each side with 2 light coats of spray varnish, following manufacturer's directions.
• Tie 10-inch cinnamon sticks together. Attach to front of wreath with 6 inches of the ribbon. Glue dried apple slices and 3 1/2-inch cinnamon sticks to front and side of wreath, using glue gun. Attach leaves to ribbon on 10-inch cinnamon sticks. Make a bow with the remaining ribbon, and attach to wreath. Attach wire hanger if desired.

GOLDEN GLOW ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375.
• Divide the cheese and green onions into 8-10 portions, reserving some to put on top.
• Melt butter and oil in a large skillet. Sauté onion, carrots and garlic until soft. Stir in the flour, pepper and oregano.
• Cook for 1-2 minutes.
• Gradually stir in the broth, being careful to whisk out any lumps of flour.
• Add tomatoes.
• Heat to boiling, reduce to simmer.
• Cover and cook 20-30 minutes.
• Soften tortillas one at a time in the sauce.
• Place some of the cheeses and green onions in the center and roll.
• Place seam side down on a lightly buttered baking dish.
• Cover with remaining sauce, cheese and green onions.
• Cover and bake for 20 minutes.

GOLDEN GLOW PUNCH

Steps:

• Pour the apple juice into a large punch bowl and dissolve the Orange and Lemonade concentrates inches Stir the ginger ale into the mix and then spoon in sherbet and add ice ring. Serve immediately.

DECORATOR WREATH

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200°. Cut apples lengthwise from stem end through core into 1/4-inch slices. Dip apples into lemon juice to prevent browning; place on wire racks. Carefully place wire racks on oven rack. Bake 3 1/2 hours. Turn off oven; leave apples in oven 8 hours or overnight.
• Place dried apples on waxed paper. Coat each side with 2 light coats of spray varnish, following manufacturer's directions.
• Tie 10-inch cinnamon sticks together with florist wire. Attach to front of wreath with 6 inches of the ribbon. Glue dried apple slices and 3 1/2-inch cinnamon sticks to front and side of wreath, using glue gun. Attach leaves to ribbon on 10-inch cinnamon sticks. Make a bow with remaining ribbon, and attach to wreath. Attach wire hanger.

GOLDEN GLOW CANDY WREATH

Steps:

• Snip coat hanger at base of hook, using wire cutters, leaving approximately 3 feet of wire. Shape wire into 8-inch circle, twisting ends of wire back around circle. Secure ends to circle with tape.
• Tie a 6-inch piece of floss to wire circle. Place ends of 3 candy wrappers on wire; tie knot in floss to secure candies to circle. Continue in this manner, arranging candy to the inside and outside of the circle.
• Weave string of lights in wreath to create a glowing golden halo of candy. Decorate wreath with gold ribbon and beads.