Readers share yule recipes that are family favorites

Here are some more of our readers' favorite holiday recipes. We hope to publish more in the weeks to come.

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CRAB AND SHRIMP THING

This is a recipe that my mother always made as an appetizer for our Christmas meal. It is VERY easy to prepare and is elegant. It is legendary in our family for being a dish that kids don't like much until they get older. Most of the "grown-ups" LOVE it.

We don't have a name for it; we call it "the crab and shrimp thing!" — Jackie Mitchell, Gurnee Illinois

2 cans crab meat

2 cans small deveined shrimp

1 cup mayonnaise

1 cup celery, chopped fine

1 medium white onion, diced

1 green pepper, chopped fine

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Salt to taste (about 1/2 to 1 teaspoon)

1/2 cup bread crumbs

1-2 tablespoons melted butter

Mix ingredients and spoon into scallop shells, small ramekins or custard cups. It could also be made as a casserole. Sprinkle buttered bread crumbs over the top and bake at 350 degrees for about 20-25 minutes or until golden brown on top. Serve immediately.

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HOLIDAY PORK

Because our small family is scattered and we are seldom together, we celebrate Thanksgiving on the correct day and celebrate Christmas the next day so we can all be together for both occasions. This year, we all traveled to Southern California to spend Thanksgiving and Christmas at the home of my oldest daughter. For "Christmas" dinner on Friday, she served this very delicious pork tenderloin. — Carolyn Carpenter, Salt Lake City

2 pounds pork tenderloin

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

2 teaspoons dried thyme

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon pepper

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 cup dry white wine or chicken stock

1 cup (35 percent fat) whipping cream

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped