YUMMY'S DECEMBER 2010 Issue

ON THE COVER

Make-ahead potluck food

14 perfect Noche Buena recipes

Impressive food gifts

78 memorable Christmas gifts!

Must-order dishes and desserts for parties and reunions

YUMMY IDEAS AND SHOPPING

Holiday highlight

Try our Strawberry Mascarpone Nut Tart for a perfect finale to your holiday meal.

On Christmas morn

From cookies and pancakes to lechon wraps, make Christmas morning as delicious as ever!

Cool finds, quick recipes

A healthy take on spinach artichoke dip, tips on planning holiday parties, readers’ fave food gifts to make, and more!

Yummy Shopping
Rustan’s Supermarket, Shangri-la Plaza

Grocery Guide

Rolando and Jackie Laudico

Grocery Grab

Quick fixes

EVERYDAY RECIPES

Everyday Recipes

Apple and Pecan Muffins, Baked Chicken Macaroni Cheese, Chicken, Pea, and Brie Risotto

Hey, Home Baker!

Get the kids excited by making Aileen Anastacio’s Gingerbread Cookies! They can help cut the dough into shapes and decorate with icing.

Quick and Casual

How to put a spin on regular ol’ pancakes? Follow Myra Santiago’s lead and flavor them with chocolate and fold in some meringue!

Extra Special

Pixie Sevilla-Santos relives her childhood Christmases with a recipe for Peppermint-coated Truffles.

The Healthy Way

Think relleno is too tedious to make? Think again! Jun Jun de Guzman’s version is simple yet super tasty.

Weekday Cooking

Meaty Meatloaf, Slow-cooked Fresh Ham, Orange Beef Stew, Potato-Cauliflower Gratin,

Apple and Cinnamon Ensaymada Pudding

Weekend Entertaining

Grilled Vegetable Bagel, Adobo and Kesong Puti Panini, Chocolate and Banana French Toast

RECIPE FEATURES

A dinner to remember

Planning the Noche Buena meal? We give you 14 impressive, foolproof dishes to mix and match for the perfect Christmas spread.

Gifts from your kitchen

Don’t know what to give to friends this Christmas? These homemade goodies—from cakes to glazes—make the perfect gifts.

FEATURE STORIES

12 days of Christmas

Count down to the big day with our 78 solid gift picks—they’re sure to please everyone on your Christmas list.

The holiday table

Don’t have time to make your meal from scratch? It’s so easy: pick from our four party themes and order away!

RESTAURANTS

Private kitchens

What’s it like to dine at a chef’s home? Expect personalized service, superb cooking, and even a chance to make your own menu.

Dine-out district

Eastwood Mall

YUMMY LESSONS

From Rachelle’s Kitchen

Our food editor shares her recipe for a yummy grilled cheese sandwich, advice on buff et food safety, and more gotta-know info!

Step by Step

Making our holiday recipes

D-I-Y

Fruitcake Bars

In the kid-chen

Christmas Cookie Ornaments

It’s time to try…

Dried dates

Liz’s 10 Ideas

Candy canes

DEPARTMENTS

Mix & Match Menus

Editor’s Note

Your Letters

Yummy Deals

Recipe Index

Directory

Fresh for Last

Patani