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My grandmother always made a holiday fruitcake

  • 1 2/3 cups pecans or walnuts, chopped
  • 1 1/3 cups golden raisins
  • 1 cup pitted dried plums, chopped
  • 2/3 cup dried apricots, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup Triple Sec
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
3.9/5 (16 Votes)

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This delicious pineapple and bread cube stuffing is the perfect side with ham

  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1 large can crushed undrained pineapple
  • 4 cups soft bread cubes
4.4/5 (8 Votes)

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This ham glaze recipe is from Tom Fitzmorris, noted New Orleans food critic and pretty darn good chef

  • 1 (4 pound) cured smoked ham
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • 24 ounces barq root beer (two cans)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons tabasco caribbean style steak sauce
  • 6 cloves
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1/2 orange, juice and zest of
  • 1/2 lemon, rind of
3.8/5 (13 Votes)

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This hot chocolate recipe is something you just have to try

  • 1 bar of Colombian chocolate
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 3 sweet cloves
  • 4 cups milk
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups of queso fresco cheese, about 0.5-pounds
3.8/5 (121 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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How adorable! These Holly Leaves Cupcakes work perfectly for a holiday get together

  • 1 package Pillsbury® Moist Supreme® Classic White Premium Cake Mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup Crisco® Pure Vegetable Oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 container Pillsbury® Creamy Supreme® Classic White Frosting
  • 1 container Pillsbury® Funfetti® Garland Green Vanilla Flavored Frosting
  • 1 cup Pillsbury® Funfetti® Rudolph Red Vanilla Flavored Frosting
4.3/5 (14 Votes)

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These simple and delicious cinnamon rolls are good-to-go from scratch to your tummy in less than an hour

  • DOUGH:
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 envelope instant or ‘rapid rise’ yeast (approx. 2 1/4 teaspoon)
  • 1 egg
  • CINNAMON SUGAR FILLING:
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup butter, completely softened
  • CREAM CHEESE ICING:
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons milk, if needed
  • STANDARD ICING:
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
4.3/5 (14 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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Fluffy but thin, tangy, delicate Best Make-Ahead Buttermilk Pancakes whip up with ease! The batter stores well in t...

  • 4 eggs
  • 1/4 pound unsalted butter, 1 stick, melted
  • 4 cups buttermilk (or 1/4 cup cider vinegar or fresh lemon juice added to 3 3/4 cups with milk, stirred and microwaved for 45 seconds)
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons sugar, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
4.3/5 (19 Votes)

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Fruit salad with booze, add any type of flavored vodka you want

  • 2 pineapples, peeled, cored and cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 ripe mangos, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
  • 4 kiwis, peeled and cut into slices
  • 2 large oranges, peeled and separated into sections
  • 1 ripe cantaloupe, peeled, seeded and cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 package of strawberries cut into slices
  • 1 ounce grapes, cut in halfs
  • 2 apples, cored and cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 cups vodka
  • Juice of 3 limes
3.9/5 (44 Votes)

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This beef stew is certainly perfect for Christmas, but you’ll enjoy it so much you’ll make it several times thr...

  • 2 1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 onions, chopped
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 1/4 cup red wine
  • 4 cups beef stock
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 3 large potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 4 carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch slices
  • 1 (10-ounce) package frozen peas
4/5 (23 Votes)

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This cornbread recipe is perfect for making the night before any big holiday gathering, so that you can take time t...

  • 1 cup butter or margarine, divided
  • 3 cups white cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 7 large eggs, divided
  • 3 cups buttermilk
  • 3 cups soft breadcrumbs
  • 2 medium onions, diced, about 2 cups
  • 1 large bunch celery, diced, about 3 cups
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh sage or 1 tablespoon dried rubbed sage
  • 6 (10 1/2-ounce) cans condensed chicken broth, undiluted
  • 1 tablespoon pepper
3.8/5 (114 Votes)

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