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One Pot Cajun Shrimp & Sausage Pasta
By rossboys
One pot meals are perfect for quick and easy weeknight dinners
- 1 pound linguine
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 2 1/2 tablespoons cajun seasoning, divided
- 1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
- 1/2 cup diced green pepper
- 1 pound kielbasa sausage, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Parsley, chopped, garnish
Pesto Deviled Eggs
By á-174535
Make these deviled eggs with pesto for a fresh and unique flavor combination for your next barbecue party
- 12 hardboiled eggs, peeled
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves or parsley leaves, chopped
Slow Cooker Vanilla Tapioca Pudding
By Kathy_Hester
A very simple yet elegant pudding that really does burst in your mouth! This recipe feeds a crowd so it’s a perfe...
- 1 cup small tapioca pearls
- 8 cups unsweetened non-dairy milk (plain or vanilla)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sugar (or your favorite sweetener to taste, it will probably need less than 1 cup of agave nectar for instance)
Chocolate Champagne Truffles
By davidv
You don't have to be a chocolatier to make truffles
- 10 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/8 cup champagne
- 1 pound semisweet chocolate chips, divided
- Edible gold leaves, for garnish (optional)
Jeannie's Chocolate Cake
By lisaS
This chocolate cake is the best of the best out there, family and friends love it! Whether your looking to impress ...
- CAKE:
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup Hershey's cocoa
- 2/3 cup Crisco
- 2 beaten eggs
- 2 1/4 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- FROSTING:
- 1 box powdered sugar
- Cocoa
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
Mexican Cinnamon Sugar Cookies
By á-179252
These cinnamon sugar cookies are flavored with the mild sweetness of canela, Mexican cinnamon
- COOKIE DOUGH:
- 1 3/4 cup flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons Mexican cinnamon canela
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening or lard
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 to 2 tablespoons brandy, or milk
- CINNAMON SUGAR MIXTURE:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Valentine's Day Cupcakes
By kelsa94
Show your love with these adorable Valentine's Day Cupcakes
- 1 cup butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs, seperated
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 1/2 cups flour
- Vanilla frosting
- Heart sprinkles
Christmas Tree Cupcakes
By á-46991
Christmas is right around the corner! Show your holiday spirit with these tasty chocolate Christmas Tree Cupcakes,
- DECORATION:
- sugar pearls for decoration
- star shaped candies or yellow fondant for stars on top
- CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons espresso powder
- 3/4 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
- 3 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- green food coloring
Homemade Cherry Pie Filling = The Best Cherry Pie!
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This is the first time I've made a cherry pie, with homemade cherry pie filling
- CRUST:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (I used King Arthur unbleached AP flour)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup (2-sticks) unsalted butter chilled and cut into small pieces
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup ice water
- PIE FILLING:
- 5 to 6 cups sour cherries*, packed in water or individually quick frozen
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon (I reduced this to 1/4 teaspoon)
- 1/4 cup quick-cooking tapioca or 1/2 cup Pie Filling Enhancer** OR
- 7 1/2 teaspoons Clearjel***
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter, optional (I always use this)
- INGREDIENT NOTES:
- I used 3 cans of Oregon Fruit Products Sour Cherries in water. For a deep-dish pan, use 4 cans.
- Pie Filling enhancer can be purchased through King Arthur Flour.com
- I use Clearjel for all of my fruit pies, which I order from King Arthur.com.
Frozen Peach Bellini
By á-37184
This tastes just like Olive Garden's frozen Peach Bellini's! Serve at your next brunch
- 6 ounces spumanti, Astt, to taste
- 1 ounce peach schnapps, to taste
- Frozen peaches, sliced
- Ice
Pumpkin Cake Frosted with Cinnamon Cream Cheese
By Sneezweed
This pumpkin cake with cream cheese frosting is light and fluffy, yet dense and moist
- FROSTING:
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cup canned (or fresh) pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup milk
- 12 ounces of cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Layered Pumpkin Cheesecake
By sierra225
Love pumpkin? You'll love this pumpkin cheesecake with a gingersnap crust! Serve plain or with a dollop of real wh...
- 2 cups gingersnap cookie crumbs, about 32
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
- 4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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