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Puff pastry is a magical and easy ingredient to create so many recipes

  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed in refrigerator overnight
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne
  • 3/4 parmesan, grated and divided
  • 1 large egg
4.1/5 (7 Votes)

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While visiting Texas, this summer, we had the most delicious thick-cut onion rings

  • 2 medium sweet onions (like Vidalia orTexas 1015 sweet onions, cut into 1/4-inch rings)
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle powder or chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Oil for frying
4.4/5 (16 Votes)

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Based on the classic French caramelized-onion tart with olives and anchovies, these little two-bite hors d'oeuvres ...

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, minced
  • 2 large red onions, halved length-wise and thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 10 salt-cured black olives, pitted and minced
  • 2 (9" x 11") sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 8 oil-packed anchovy filets, drained, cut into 4 slivers each
  • Minced chives or flat-leaf parsley, for garnish
4.5/5 (6 Votes)

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Ricotta provides a creamy base for this plum and cherry bruschetta topping

  • 2 red plums or nectarines, halved, pitted, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cherries, pitted, halved
  • 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil plus more for drizzling
  • Flaky sea salt (such as Maldon)
  • 1/4 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, or 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk ricotta
  • 1/2 baguette, sliced 1/2 inch thick, toasted
4.3/5 (7 Votes)

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Edamame & Ricotta Toasts will make the most delicious addition to any holiday or party appetizer spread

  • 2/3 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup frozen shelled sweet soybeans (edamame)
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 1/3 cup snipped fresh basil or mint
  • 24 1/4 inches whole grain baguette-style French bread slices, toasted
  • 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4/5 (7 Votes)

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An awesome Italian inspired appetizer featuring sweet and savory flavors of fruit and prosciutto!

  • 12 slices ciabatta bread
  • 1 ripe peach
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ricotta (preferably sheep's milk)
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 thin slices prosciutto
  • Honey
4.5/5 (6 Votes)

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This dish features the down-home flavors of cornbread, smoked ham, and peaches

  • 3 cups peeled peaches, diced
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 3 tablespoons shallots, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (about 2 1/4 ounces)
  • 1 1/4 cups cornmeal
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups low-fat buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 large egg
  • non-stick cooking spray
  • 9 (1.5-ounce) slices 33%-less-sodium smoked ham
  • cilantro sprigs, to garnish
4.3/5 (8 Votes)

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Here's an easy snack mix with just the right amount of sweetness to keep everyone coming back for more! Leftovers (...

  • 6 cups popped Orville Redenbacher’s Gourmet Kettle Korn Microwave Popcorn
  • 3 cups crispy corn cereal squares
  • 1 cup mini pretzel twists
  • 1 cup dry roasted mixed nuts
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons Fleischmann's Original stick margarine, melted
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
3.8/5 (8 Votes)

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An undeniably delicious recipe, it's my go to for crab cakes

  • GARLIC AIOLI:
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated and divided
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon peel, finely grated
  • 4 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped and divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  • Large pinch of cayenne pepper
  • 6-8 ounces fresh lump crabmeat, picked over, patted dry, coarsely shredded
  • 1 1/2 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pans
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chives, freshly chopped (optional)
4.5/5 (6 Votes)

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Like crab rangoon wontons? You'll love this and so will your guests

  • CRAB FILLING:
  • 1/2 tablespoon butter
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 3 ounces cream cheese, cut into pieces
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 4 ounces parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 2/3 cup crab meat (canned is fine)
  • WONTONS:
  • 12 wonton wrappers
  • 1/2 tablespoon melted butter
4.5/5 (6 Votes)

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Summer s'mores meet movie-theater popcorn in these sweet marshmallow-, chocolate- and pretzel-studded treats

  • Cooking spray
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch process)
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 5 cups salted popcorn (not buttered)
  • 1/2 cup broken salted pretzels
  • 3 graham crackers, broken into bite-sized pieces
4.5/5 (13 Votes)

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These chicken and avocado egg rolls include green cabbage, celery, bamboo shoots and carrots to in a flavorful medl...

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely minced
  • 1/4 cup red bell peppers, finely minced
  • 2 tablespoons ginger, minced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup bamboo shoots, sliced
  • 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
  • 2 cups chicken breast, chopped
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 cup green cabbage, julienned
  • 1/2 cup carrots, shredded
  • 4 cups rice bran oil or canola oil
  • 12 egg roll wrappers
  • 2 avocados, sliced into 24 pieces
  • 1 egg mixed with 1 tablespoon milk
  • Jarred sweet chili sauce, for dipping
4.4/5 (12 Votes)

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