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		<title>Pear and Pomegranate Salad</title>
		<link>http://avirtuouswoman.org/2011/12/11/pear-and-pomegranate-salad/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2011 10:41:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melissa Ringstaff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This recipe would be lovely served for Christmas dinner or at a ladies luncheon any time during the winter months. Pear and Pomegranate Salad 3 cups green leaf lettuce, rinsed and torn 1 Bartlett or Anjou pear 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 tablespoons pomegranate juice 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Candy Cane Popcorn</title>
		<link>http://avirtuouswoman.org/2011/12/09/candy-cane-popcorn/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:31:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melissa Ringstaff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Appetizers]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[This recipe would be perfect for gift bags. Make up a batch, divide them into baggies and pass them out to children at church, school, or put them on the buffet at your Christmas party! Candy Cane Popcorn 1/2 cup popcorn kernels 4 ounces vanilla-flavored confectioners&#8217; coating, or as needed 6 peppermint candy canes, crushed [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Host a Gingerbread Party for Kids</title>
		<link>http://avirtuouswoman.org/2011/12/08/host-a-gingerbread-party-for-kids/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:56:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melissa Ringstaff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[A Joyful Home]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Looking for ways to make this year&#8217;s Christmas celebration memorable for your kids? Why not host a gingerbread party? I bet this would be fun for moms, too! HGTV has some great ideas. Check them out! Not to mention the adorable invitations and recipe cards you can print for free!  Plus! More printables: a red [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Holiday Wreath Appetizer</title>
		<link>http://avirtuouswoman.org/2011/12/08/holiday-wreath-appetizer/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:01:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melissa Ringstaff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Appetizers]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[This was shared with me recently in my Shepherdess Newsletter for pastor&#8217;s wives. Holiday Wreath Appetizer 2 tubes (8 oz. each) refrigerated crescent rolls 1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon dill weed 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1-1/2 cups chopped fresh broccoli florets 1 cup finely chopped celery 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper Celery leaves [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Lemon Cheesecake Squares</title>
		<link>http://avirtuouswoman.org/2011/12/07/lemon-cheesecake-squares/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:21:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melissa Ringstaff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lemon Cheesecake Squares Crust: 3/4 cup shortening 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup rolled oats 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam Filling: 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 4 eggs 1/3 cup lemon juice 4 teaspoons grated lemon [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Best Ever Macaroons</title>
		<link>http://avirtuouswoman.org/2011/12/06/best-macaroons/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:56:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melissa Ringstaff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[These are so yummy! Truly the best macaroon ever! Best Ever Macaroons 2 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons flour 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 large egg whites 1 1/2 teaspoons honey 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract In mixing bowl bowl, combine the sugar, flour, and salt. Add the egg whites, honey, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cranberry Sauce for the Crockpot</title>
		<link>http://avirtuouswoman.org/2011/12/04/cranberry-sauce-for-the-crockpot/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 03:41:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melissa Ringstaff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Condiments]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cranberry Sauce for the Crockpot 1/2 cup orange juice 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries Combine orange juice, water, brown sugar, white sugar, and cinnamon in slow cooker; stir in cranberries. Cook on High for 3 hours, stirring once each [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cream Cheese Mints</title>
		<link>http://avirtuouswoman.org/2011/12/04/cream-cheese-mints/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 03:30:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melissa Ringstaff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cream Cheese Mints 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 tablespoon butter, softened 3 cups confectioners&#8217; sugar 1/4 &#8211; 1/2 tsp. pure peppermint extract any color food coloring paste (optional) In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, butter, and confectioner&#8217;s sugar. Mix in peppermint oil. Color as desired with food coloring paste, or leave white. If [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Artichoke and Spinach Dip</title>
		<link>http://avirtuouswoman.org/2011/12/04/artichoke-and-spinach-dip/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 01:09:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melissa Ringstaff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Artichoke and Spinach Dip 4 cloves garlic 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 1 (10 ounce) container Alfredo-style pasta sauce 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened Preheat oven to 350 degrees. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Magic Cookie Bars</title>
		<link>http://avirtuouswoman.org/2011/12/04/magic-cookie-bars/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:40:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melissa Ringstaff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Magic Cookie Bars 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (or quick 1 minute oats) 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips 3/4 cup butterscotch chips 1 1/2 cups flaked coconut 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a 9 x 13 [...]]]></description>
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