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Pinto beans are on the top of my list as my favorite

  • Salt
  • 1 pound (2 1/2 cups) dried pinto beans, picked over and rinsed
  • 30 sprigs fresh cilantro (1 bunch)
  • 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 1 onion, chopped fine
  • 2 poblano chiles*, stemmed, seeded, and chopped fine (reduce to one poblano to cut back on the heat. Two was borderline too spicy for us!)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup tequila
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 cup Mexican lager
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 2 limes, quartered
  • 2 ounces Cotija cheese, crumbled (1/2-cup)
4.4/5 (28 Votes)

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Pair Parmesan garlic monkey bread with your next pasta or baked Italian chicken dish

  • 1 (12-ounce) can refrigerated biscuits
  • 2 tablespoons margarine, melted
  • 2 tablespoons KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Italian* Five Cheese
  • 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce
4.4/5 (24 Votes)

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These super easy Gooey Butter Cookies are made using a box of yellow cake mix and serve a crowd of sweet-toothed fr...

  • 1 yellow cake box mix
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
  • 1 egg
  • powdered sugar, to sift on top, optional
4.4/5 (29 Votes)

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Candy Cane Jello Shots are layers of spicy hot liquor with peppermint, topped with whipped cream and crushed candy ...

  • RED LAYER:
  • 2 (3-ounce) packages cherry jello
  • 1 1/3 cups boiling water
  • 2/3 cup Hot Damn liquor
  • WHITE LAYER:
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup boiling water, divided
  • 2 packages Knox gelatin
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 3/4 cup peppermint schnapps
4.2/5 (46 Votes)

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This Grilled Corn and Ricotta Dip is super easy to make, taste like cheesy, buttery corn

  • 6 ears corn, shucked
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups ricotta
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons thyme, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup parmesan, finely grated
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced
  • chives, finely chopped, for garnish
  • kosher salt to taste
  • black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
4/5 (25 Votes)

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This margarita recipe is more tart because it has no added sugar

  • 1 lime, halved
  • Kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice, from about 5 limes
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 cup Triple Sec
  • 1 cup white tequila
  • 2 cups ice, plus extra for serving
4.6/5 (11 Votes)

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BBQ beef tips can be served over mashed potatoes or rice, or served with toothpicks as a hearty appetizer

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound sirloin steak, cubed
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
3.8/5 (123 Votes)

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Scary finger cookies are easy to make, especially if you start with refrigerated cookie dough

  • Sugar cookie dough
  • Almond slivers
  • Cocoa
4.2/5 (28 Votes)

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One of the most beautiful things about this recipe is that it only has a few ingredients

  • 1 pack bacon
  • 4 to 5 sweet onions
  • 2 tablespoons black pepper
  • 1/2 cup Sriracha hot sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Mayo
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
4.6/5 (17 Votes)

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Potato nachos are easy to make for a side dish or snack

  • 8 medium red potatoes
  • 1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
  • 1 (8-ounce) block of pepper jack cheese, sliced
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 6 to 8 green onions, chopped
  • Salt, to taste
4.5/5 (24 Votes)

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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
4.3/5 (29 Votes)

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A fun and great pretzel recipe that is a definite keeper, because who doesn't like a big warm soft baked pretzel? T...

  • 3/4 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 package active dry yeast
  • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons fine sea salt or 1 teaspoon table salt
  • 3 cups hot water
  • 1/2 cup baking soda
  • 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
  • coarse salt or poppy seeds, optional
4.4/5 (25 Votes)

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