Yuletide Slices Food

YULETIDE SLICES

Steps:

• MICROWAVE chocolate, butter and milk in large microwaveable bowl on MEDIUM 2 min.; stir until chocolate is completely melted. Add sugar; stir until well blended. Gently stir in marshmallows.
• SPRINKLE 1/4 of the coconut onto sheet of wax paper. Spoon 1/4 of the chocolate mixture over coconut; roll into 8-inch log, with coconut completely covering outside of log. Repeat 3 times with additional sheets of wax paper, remaining coconut and chocolate mixture. Discard any unused coconut. Wrap logs tightly and refrigerate 3 hours or until firm (see Tip).
• CUT each log evenly into 8 slices to serve. Store leftover slices in tightly covered container in refrigerator.

YULETIDE TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• With a small melon-ball cutter scoop the beets into balls. In a small bowl combine the beets well with 1 tablespoon of the red-wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon of the balsamic vinegar, the Pernod, and salt and pepper to taste and let them marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight. With a slotted spoon transfer the beets to a large serving bowl. To the liquid remaining in the small bowl add the remaining 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar and 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, add the oil in a stream whisking, and whisk the dressing until it is emulsified. To the beets add the lettuce and the chicory, add the dressing , and toss the salad.