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mb2 tuesday december 21 1382 can save you time christmas is fast approaching and with it comes a round of so- cial festivities and obligations the secret to worryfree enter taining is plan ahead and make ahead tak ing advantage of the microwave and the freezer this year the smart hostess will choose dis hes that can be pre- pared at least partially in advance to avoid those last minute dashes into the kitchen when company is pre sent make simplicity your byword when planning holiday meals no one cares whether you prepare the perfect souffle but they will remember a blend of good food company and genuine warmth dont get car ried away and prepare too much food most people overindulge without much en couragement and waist watchers will welcome a lighter meal if you are expecting to host a number of holiday get togethers or if you like to be pre pared for unexpected company plan to spend a few hours in the kitchen now and line up several dishes which can be frozen un til needed the makeahead motto can apply to ev erything from appetiz ers to desserts and especially main dishes with a festive touch you will save valuable time preparing them in cookware that can then gqdirectly into the freezer before serv ing simply thaw and heat in either the mic rowave or convention al oven d at this festive time of the year we wish to say a special thahk you to our friends and clients we wish you a happy safe and prosperous new year jean bernadette nancy betty ged 6405491 colorful tasty spi nach and noodle cas serole and fluted fes tive cake will be sure winners during the holidays both are quick and easy to pre pare in the microwave requiring only a mini mum of attention be- fore serving spinach and noodle cas serole 05 kg sausages in chunks ii- medium onion chopped 3 stalks celery sliced 2 cups egg noodles 1 red apple cored and cubed 1 tin 284 ml mushrooms drained 1 tsp salt 1 pkg 340 g frozen spi- nach defrosted drained well 1 tsp caraway seeds v tsp pepper m cup shredded brick cheese vz cup cottage cheese vi cup grated parme san cheese combine sausage onion and celery in 2 litre casserole micro wave at high 7 to 9 mi nutes or until sausage loses its pink color and vegetables are tender stir after half cooking time cook noodles in boiling salted water for 8 minutes drain add cooked noodles apple mushrooms seasonings cheeses and drained spinach to sausage mixture mix well cover micro wave at high 5 to 7 mi nutes or until brick cheese melts stirring after half time to serve sprinkle with parmesancheese makes 4 to 6 servings fluted festive cake 1 tbsp butter or mar garine 2 tbsp sugar 1 pkg 520 g twolayer chocolate cake mix 1 l vanilla ice cream m cup chopped red and green candied cherries 1 tbsp creme de menthe liqueur icing 1 tbsp butter or mar garine 1 cups sifted icing sugar vi tsp vanilla 2 tbsp milk grease fluted cake pan with butter sprinkle with sugar prepare cake accord ing to package direc tions pour batter into pan bake in the micro wave at 50 per cent medium power for 12 minutes rotating vi turn every 4 minutes increase power to high and microwave 2 to 3 minutes or until cake begins to pull away from sides the top may be slightly moist when done let cake stand 10 minutes in pan carefully loosen edges invert on wire rack to coot cut off top quarter of cooled cake set aside remove centre of cake by cutting vt inch from inner and outer edge to within one inch of bot tom scoop out inside with spoon leaving one inch of cake on bottom soften ice cream in refrigerator for 15 minutes add candied fruit and creme de menthe liqueur spoon ice cream mixture into hollow in cake replace top of cake wrap cake and freeze until ready to use to prepare glaze cream together butter and sugar stir in vanil la add milk and beat until smooth refriger ate until ready to use to serve remove cake from freezer and place in refrigerator 20 minutes before serv ing drizzle glaze over thawed cakeserve im mediately if seasons greetings rent an oldie car rental 22t welumgton st east daily weekly monthly call 2946024 nonchouie houseootravelim best wishes to the resdents of markham and their pets markham animal control daily compact intermediate vans weekly monthly ooperday 2500 per by 2600 per dar g per km 160 km free 160 km free special rates for longer periods holiday weekend special thurs 5 pm m0n 9 am compact 55 500 km free intermediate 65 500 km free offer good til jan 1383 we feature fine quality gm products all major credit cards accepted phone today for reservations 4771666 present this coupon and receive an extra 10 off 2 s a 8 5 q hwt07 i jutmvui i kntms t last minute shopping it has happened again the holiday season with its hustle and bustle has left little time to make those last few gift selections which will be so important christmas day i a rose a scarf perfume for that last minute special gift gome to markham place make it a k markham placei j