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Surprisingly simple to make, and with just a few ingredients! The secret is the cotton candy frosting mix

  • 3 cups water
  • 1 (0.10-ounce) package Duncan Hines cotton candy frosting mix
  • 1 (1.75-ounce) package pectin
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
3.9/5 (15 Votes)

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This Spinach Artichoke Potato Salad combines the flavors of everyone's favorite dip with the creamy flavors of ever...

  • 3 pounds small red potatoes
  • 1 (9-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 2 (3-ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 1 1/2 cups coarsely crushed kettle-cooked potato chips
4.1/5 (8 Votes)

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This pâté has a sweetness from the dried apples, a few savory notes from the bay leaves, and a distinguishing cru...

  • 1 1/2 pounds coarsely ground pork*
  • 1/4 cup dried apple slices, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup whole roasted pistachio nuts, shelled
  • 1/4 cup brandy or Cognac
  • 1/4 cup apple juice
  • 1 egg white, lightly beaten
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 6 slices bacon
  • 4 bay leaves
  • coarse-ground mustard to taste
  • cornichons or sour gherkins for garnish
  • baguette slices, toasted, for serving
4/5 (6 Votes)

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Toasted pecans and roasted grapes make a sweet and crunchy compote to pair with baked brie bites

  • 2 cups small red grapes
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup pecans
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 (8-ounce) wheel Brie
  • Two (1.9-ounce) packages mini phyllo shells, about 30
  • Black pepper, coarsely ground
4.4/5 (5 Votes)

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Fried tomatoes never tasted so good

  • DRESSING:
  • 3 to 4 beefsteak tomatoes, sliced about 1/4 inch thickness
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Canola oil for frying
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced thin
  • 1/4 red onion, diced
  • Grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon capers, chopped plus a tablespoon of caper juice
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
4.4/5 (5 Votes)

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Try these Marinated Olives with Rosemary, Orange & Chili! This will be your guest's favorite appetizer

  • 8 cups caselvetrano olives
  • 4 cups olive oil
  • 4 oranges
  • 4 six-inch sprigs rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 8 garlic cloves
4.4/5 (5 Votes)

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Use the best quality tuna you can find, sushi grade if available for this tuna ceviche

  • 1 pound fresh tuna, cubed into 1/2 pieces
  • Juice of 2 limes, about 1 1/2 tablespoons
  • Juice of 1 white grapefruit, be sure to strain out the seeds
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil (this will be a brownish color not clear, check in the Asian food section of your marked)
  • 2 tablespoons coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 6 Thai purple basic leaves, chiffonade (i.e. cut into thin strips), you can use regular basil if you can't find the purple Thai variety
  • 6 cilantro leaves, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped scallions
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped chili pepper such as rocoto or aji Amarillo (these are both Peruvian chilis, you can use fresh or jarred but the fresh will be somewhat hotter so you might need a little more if you're using jarred)
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • Juice of 1 lime or about 3/4 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/2 cup finely diced water chestnuts
  • 1/4 cup finely diced mango
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 4 Asian pink shallots, peeled and thinly sliced (you can use regular shallots but they'll be a little bigger so use 3 instead of 4)
  • 1 avocado, finely chopped
4.3/5 (9 Votes)

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This vegan ceviche uses tofu that is coated in paprika and roasted as the main ingredient

  • 1 pound tofu, small cubes
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 7 organic tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, 1/4" dice
  • juice of 4 limes
  • 1/4 bunch green onion, sliced on the diagonal
  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed
  • 1 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt
  • 1 serrano pepper, minced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, minced
  • 1/2 small bell pepper, 1/4" dice
  • 1/2 bunch of cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons tamari
  • Olive oil to taste
  • avocado for serving
4.3/5 (6 Votes)

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One of those recipes that everyone has and everyone makes just a little differently!

  • 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 (5-ounce) package dried beef
  • 1 teaspoon horseradish
4.3/5 (6 Votes)

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Banana bread made healthier with oatmeal

  • 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unpacked brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon table salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 3 teaspoon canola oil
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 2 medium egg whites, beaten
  • 3 large bananas, ripe
  • 1 cup uncooked old fashioned oats
4.3/5 (50 Votes)

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Flakes of crab and cream cheese give a cool taste to these bacon wrapped grilled peppers

  • 1 dozen large jalapeno peppers, fresh
  • 8 ounces cream cheese or Neuchâtel, softened
  • 8 ounces imitation or lump crab
  • 12 strips bacon
3.9/5 (33 Votes)

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Cream cheese is spread in a pie plate and topped with homemade cranberry sauce and served with honey graham cracker...

  • 1 (12-ounce) bag fresh cranberries (Ocean Spray)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese (reduced fat ok)
  • Honey Graham Crackers or Buttery crackers (such as Club or Waverly)
4.3/5 (17 Votes)

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