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Sweetie Pie's Candied Yams
By carvalhohm
This is the famous Candied Yams recipe from Sweetie Pie's that is loved by all and comes together in only about 40 ...
- CANDIED YAMS:
- 3 large sweet potatoes or yams
- 8 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup water
Egg Nog
By á-176348
Welcome holiday guests with a cup of rich homemade egg nog laced with both brandy and rum and garnished with whipp...
- 6 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup brandy
- 1/4 cup rum
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups whipping cream
- Garnishes: whipped cream, grated fresh nutmeg
Mario Batali's Green Chile Pork Tamales
By 1buttons
A classic combination of flavors, the succulent pork is complemented by the bright, acidic tomatillos and spicy jal...
- FILLING:
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 poblano peppers
- 2 jalapeño peppers
- 1 pound tomatillos, halved
- 1 bunch Cilantro (chopped and divided)
- 3 pounds boneless pork butt, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 6 cloves garlic, sliced
- 2 tablespoons cumin
- 1 bottle ale
- 3 cups chicken stock
- Salt, to taste
- Lime wedges for serving
- MASA:
- 1/2 cup lard
- Salt, to taste
- 2 cups masa harina
- 1 cup chicken stock
- Corn husks, rinsed and soaked for 2 hours in warm water
Fried Mac & Cheese Balls
By hcardall
Fried mac and cheese balls are the perfect ooey, gooey comfort food filled with creamy cheese and pasta, then deep-...
- 4 quarts water
- 1 teaspoons salt, divided
- 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
- 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons milk, divided
- 1 (12-ounce) package process cheese spread, cubed
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
- peanut oil for frying
- Franks Hot Sauce to taste
Bacon Spinach Cheese Ball
By á-26060
This isn't your normal basic cheese ball! Bacon Spinach Cheese Ball is sure to be a hit at your next party, if you ...
- 6 slices bacon
- 6 ounces fresh spinach
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup onion, finely minced
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 (8 ounce) block of cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar jack cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Grandma's Sugar Cookie Martini
By rrxing
A festive martini for the holiday season
- 1-ounce Pinnacle Cake Vodka
- 1-ounce Absolut Vanilla Vodka
- 1-ounce Disaronno Amaretto
- 5-ounces Coffee Mate French Vanilla Creamer
- ice to serve
Creamy Rich Chocolate Caramels with Salt
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
The recipe is adapted from my recipe for "Black Licorice Caramels" and/or my Chocolate Caramel Recipe
- 1/2 cup (4-ounces) water
- 2 cups (1-pound) sugar
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup (12-ounces) light corn syrup
- 1 1/2 sticks butter
- 1 tablespoon Vanilla Bean Paste (I use Singing Dog Vanilla Brand)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Coquito - Puerto Rican Coconut Eggnog
By kayjayjohnson
This Puerto Rican version of eggnog is lighter than traditional eggnog, but still includes the rum! You can substit...
- 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (15-ounce) can coconut cream, such as Coco Lopez or Goya
- 3 cups rum of your choice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 vanilla bean, split in half lengthwise, optional
Holiday Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
By á-46991
Super easy and fast! Great recipe if you're in a hurry during the holidays, and you can make it ahead and pop it in...
- 1 (11.5-ounce) frozen pecan coffee cake, thawed
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
Peanut Butter Chocolate Toffee Crunch
By carvalhohm2
These rich chocolate and peanut butter toffee desserts are the perfect crunch for a potluck dessert table!
- 4 1/2 cups Reese's® Puffs® cereal
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 (12-ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips, melted
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups miniature pretzel twists, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup salted peanuts
Homemade Cracker Jack® Caramel Corn
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
When I was a little kid, Cracker Jack was one of my favorite treats
- EQUIPMENT:
- Whirley Pop Stovetop Popcorn Popper
- 2 large baking sheets or one deep roasting pan, lined with parchment paper or with a silpat mat
- INGREDIENTS:
- 15 cups popped corn (1/2 cup kernels, unpopped)
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups peanuts, optional (I used Spanish peanuts)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla
Praline fudge
By á-9091
Wow these are good! Nothing better than this creamy praline fudge, they taste just like praline candies
- 12 ounces evaporated milk
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups pecans
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