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These crab and avocado quesadillas are perfect for your next game-watching party or under the sea fiesta! This reci...

  • SALSA:
  • 1 ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and diced into 1/4-inch cubes
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 large ripe tomato, peeled, seeded, and diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 fresh jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
  • QUESADILLAS:
  • 12 (8-inch) flour tortillas
  • 1 1/2 cups crabmeat, cooked, any bits of shell removed
  • 1 1/2 cups Monterey Jack, shredded
  • 2 ripe Hass avocados, pitted, peeled, and mashed
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped scallion
  • 1/3 cup lightly packed, finely chopped cilantro leaves
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
  • Grapeseed or canola oil for frying
4.1/5 (15 Votes)

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These gross little Halloween treats are made with Q-Tips, mini marshmallows, and melted caramel

  • Box of Q-tips cotton swabs (or small, white sucker sticks)
  • Mini white marshmallows
  • Kraft soft caramels candy
3.9/5 (34 Votes)

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Spice your party up with this Chef Guy Fieri's Queso Dip recipe! Perfect for dipping veggies, crackers or tortilla ...

  • 6 ounces fresh Mexican chorizo (about 2 links)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tabelspoons flour
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups Mexican Style Four Cheese, finely shredded
  • 1/2 medium vidalia onion, sliced
  • 1 medium red pepper, sliced
  • 2 green onions plus extra for garnish, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
4.1/5 (26 Votes)

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Lemony Baked Ricotta is simple to prepare but a fancy enough appetizer to serve at your next party or get together

  • 1 pound whole-milk ricotta, about 2 cups
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, plus 1 teaspoon zest
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • extra-virgin olive oil, optional
  • crackers to serve
4.3/5 (9 Votes)

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Bark made with the ingredients of a S'More! Chocolate, graham crackers, marshmallows and some peanuts tossed in for

  • 1 pound semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups honey bear-shaped crackers
  • 1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
  • 3/4 cup dry roasted peanuts
4.3/5 (9 Votes)

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This fondue is made with medium-aged cheddar and Emmentaler Swiss cheeses, lager beer, and garlic

  • 1/2 cup Coors Light beer
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons dry mustard powder
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 6 ounces medium-sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 ounces Emmentaler Swiss cheese
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • I used half the beer and substituted milk for rest and used all cheddar, no Swiss. Ended up adding lots more milk to thin it so it was not sticky and stringy.
3.9/5 (82 Votes)

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This is a classic technique for pan-frying dumplings and this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your arsenal

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 pound ground pork
  • 1 slice bacon, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup napa cabbage, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh chives, minced, about 2 small bunches
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger, peeled and finely grated
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 clove garlic, finely grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 36 round dumpling wrappers, thawed if frozen
  • 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
4.3/5 (10 Votes)

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Light and refreshing, this orange dreamsicle cake is easy to make and is a crowd-please, refreshing dessert after a...

  • 1 package yellow cake mix
  • 2 (3-ounce) packages orange Jell-o
  • 1 package vanilla instant pudding
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 tub Cool Whip
4/5 (53 Votes)

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These "bloody", grossly cute Halloween treats are made with graham crackers, white frosting, and red food color!

  • Graham crackers (I used Honey Maid brand, Honey flavored)
  • White frosting
  • Liquid red food color
3.8/5 (26 Votes)

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Beer + Cheddar Cheese = Delicious Fondue! This beer and cheese fondue recipe can be easily doubled or tripled, so m...

  • 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (12-ounces)
  • 2 cups American cheese, shredded (8-ounces)
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 clove garlic, halved, optional
  • 2 cups beer
  • 1 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon granules
  • Nonstick cooking spray or disposable slow cooker liner
  • Desired dippers (such as French or Italian bread pieces, soft pretzels, breadsticks, red sweet pepper pieces, broccoli florets, and/or carrot sticks)
4.3/5 (12 Votes)

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Taco burger sliders are the best of both worlds; tacos and well burgers! Slide these onto your plate and into your

  • 2 tablespoons lower sodium salsa, such as Newman's Own® Mild Salsa*
  • 4 teaspoons taco seasoning
  • 1 pound 90% lean ground beef
  • 4 very thin slices 2% cheddar cheese (about 3 ounces), halved (optional)
  • 8 small round whole wheat dinner or potato rolls, split and, if desired, toasted
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1/2 cup lower sodium salsa
4.1/5 (14 Votes)

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This recipe features conch, a national food of the Bahamas that is the perfect way to start any festive feast

  • FRITTERS:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • sea salt and fresh-ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup firm-packed ground conch or shrimp
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
  • dash Tabasco to taste
  • canola oil for frying
  • CARIBBEAN DIPPING SAUCE:
  • 1/2 cup prepared salsa
  • 1 cup real mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
3.8/5 (51 Votes)

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