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This easy corned beef dip can be made ahead of time

  • 2 (8-ounce) packages softened cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 (4-ounce) packages Buddig corned beef, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • Pinch of pepper
3.6/5 (54 Votes)

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What a clever and tasty appetizer! Using pretzel sticks for the handle is a great idea, just make sure to insert th...

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup Manchego cheese, shredded
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly cracked
  • 1 cup Marcona almonds, finely chopped
  • 36 pretzel sticks
3.9/5 (7 Votes)

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"For me there is no better tapa than a really good stuffed olive

  • 36 large Sicilian olives (about 1 pound)
  • 36 whole almonds, salted & roasted
  • 9 oil-packed anchovy fillets, each cut lengthwise into 4 thin strips
  • 4 large piquillo peppers from a jar, drained, each cut lengthwise into 9 thin strips
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
4.2/5 (5 Votes)

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To brine the chicken, bring the water to a boil, add in the sugar and 1½ cup salt, stir until dissolved, and remov...

  • 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
  • 8 cups cold water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cup kosher salt, plus 1 tsp.
  • 1 gallon ice cubes
  • Canola oil (for frying)
  • 4 cups whole buttermilk
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
4.2/5 (5 Votes)

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Fresh warm blended spinach, mixed with crumbled Gorgonzola is a delicious way to kick-start any summer gathering!

  • SPINACH:
  • 2 bunches fresh spinach
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • DIP:
  • Drained spinach
  • 4 ounces gorgonzola cheese
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • Juice of 1/4 lemon
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tablespoon honey
4.1/5 (7 Votes)

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Laced with feta, olives and grated squash, the vegetarian dish delivers a Mediterranean-style feast in just 30 minu...

  • 1/2 pound whole wheat spaghetti or substitute farfalle or macaroni
  • 1 bunch kale (Lacinato Kale if available)* or 1 bunch spinach
  • 3/4 ounces basil
  • 4 small or 2 large garlic cloves
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 grinds of pepper (approximately 1/8 teaspoon)
  • 1 small yellow squash, grated
  • 1/4 cup slivered Kalamata olives
  • 4 ounces feta cheese
  • 10 beefsteak tomatoes
4/5 (6 Votes)

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This easy make-ahead pâté makes for an elegant first course or party appetizer on any festive buffet table

  • 1 stick unsalted butter, about 1/2 cup
  • 1/2 cup duck fat
  • 1 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh marjoram or 1/4 teaspoon dried
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh sage or 1/4 teaspoon dried
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 pound chicken livers, trimmed
  • 1/4 cup port, madeira, cognac, or armagnac
  • a fresh thyme, marjoram, or sage sprig as garnish, optional
  • crackers, baguette slices, or hearty bread to serve
4/5 (6 Votes)

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This Noodles Romanoff recipe tastes just like Betty Crocker's boxed version that was sold back in the 1960s

  • 6-ounces medium egg noodles, uncooked
  • salt to taste
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup half-and-half
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup Kraft macaroni and cheese topping
  • 1/8 teaspoon onion powder, optional
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder, optional
3.7/5 (204 Votes)

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Genius! Bow tie pasta is fried to a golden crisp for dunking in your favorite dip/s

  • 1 (1-pound) box bowtie pasta
  • Oil, for frying
  • Salt, to taste
3.8/5 (38 Votes)

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We use ground beef for this nachos recipe, but if you skip the meat and just use beans–it’ll still be pretty da...

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans
  • 1 (16-ounce) can low fat refried beans
  • 1 large bag thick corn tortilla chips
  • 2 roma tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 cup pickled jalapeños, sliced
  • 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
  • 1 (8-ounce) package shredded cheese, Cheddar or Monterrey Jack
  • 2 to 3 green onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup salsa
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons cumin, to taste
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons chili powder, to taste
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Serve with sour cream, salsa and guacamole
4/5 (23 Votes)

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Nibble on this: avocados, beans, corn and cilantro in a chunky Tex-Mex dip

  • 1/2 avocado
  • 1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Greek Style Sour Cream & Nonfat Yogurt
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 can (15-ounces) black beans, rinsed
  • 1 pkg. (10-ounces) frozen corn, thawed
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
4.1/5 (13 Votes)

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Deviled eggs topped with a crispy shallot gremolata are packed with zesty flavor and are sure to be a hit at your n...

  • 12 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large shallot, thinly sliced into rings
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus more
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
  • 1 large star tip
  • 1 pastry bag
4.1/5 (8 Votes)

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