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Crispy French Onion Scalloped Potato Casserole
By á-174535
This Crispy French Onion Scalloped Potato Casserole is your new go-to casserole for get-togethers! It's SO SO GOOD!
- 1 (4.7-ounce) box Betty Crocker™ scalloped potatoes
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup French onion-flavored sour cream dip
- 1 cup French-fried onions
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, if desired
Hot Spinach Dip
By PineyCook
Spinach dip is a favorite for all manner of parties and get togethers, especially during the holidays
- 2 teaspoons olive oil, plus more for baking dish
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 pounds spinach, cleaned, trimmed, and coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup milk
- 6 ounces reduced-fat bar cream cheese
- 3 dashes Worcestershire sauce
- 3 dashes hot sauce, such as Tabasco
- 3/4 cups mozzarella, shredded
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- Baguette slices, breadsticks, or crackers, for serving
Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes
By brownbox
A twist on a Thanksgiving favorite, this bite-sized dessert uses gingersnap cookies as the base for the pumpkin fla...
- 20 gingersnap cookies
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup pumpkin, canned (not pumpkin pie mix)
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
- Whipped cream, if desired
- Caramel sauce, if desired
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
Mama's Old Fashioned Stuffing
By á-46561
Mama's old fashioned stuffing is a classic and comforting dish that'll bring back fond memories of your childhood
- 2/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1 1/4 cups onion, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups carrots, finely chopped
- 5 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 (14-ounce) package cubed herb-seasoned stuffing mix (8 cups)
- 4 cups water
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Blushing Strawberry Cupcakes
By á-174535
These beautiful strawberry cupcakes are so simple to make! They're the perfect choice for Valentine's Day, Easter, ...
- FROSTING:
- 1 pound strawberries, washed and hulled
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 (18.25-ounce) box white cake mix
- 3 egg whites
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 2 egg whites
- 1 cup sugar
- Reserved strawberry puree
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Red food coloring
Quinoa & Black Bean Burgers with Tomatillo Guacamole
By á-36
These veggie burgers are packed with vibrant flavors including healthy quinoa and protein-packed black beans
- GUACAMOLE:
- 1 cup lower-salt chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup quinoa, white, red, or black, well-rinsed
- 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil; more as needed
- 1 small fresh poblano chile, finely chopped
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced
- 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup plain panko crumbs
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon mild pure chile powder, such as ancho
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 6 English muffins, toasted
- 1 large ripe Hass avocado, chopped
- 1 medium tomatillo, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon thinly sliced scallion whites
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh serrano chile; more to taste
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice; more to taste
Red Velvet Cheesecake
By á-37896
This delicious dessert combines two favorites: rich, creamy cheesecake and red velvet cake
- RED VELVET CAKE:
- 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon cocoa
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 1/4 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 ounce red food coloring
- CRUST:
- 32 chocolate sandwich cookies, finely processed into crumbs
- 5 1/3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- Small pinch salt
- GANACHE:
- 10 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 3/4 cups heavy cream
- FILLING:
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- Decorative Toppings (optional):
- 2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup confectioners sugar, sifted
- White chocolate for drizzling
- Strawberries
Basic Turkey Gravy
By AuntieGooper
If you're looking for a no-frills gravy for your Thanksgiving turkey, this recipe is here to save the day
- 1 stick butter (1/2 cup)
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup flour
- Salt and pepper
- 4 cups turkey or chicken broth, warmed
- Turkey drippings and giblets, optional
Pumpkin-Orange Cheesecake with Chocolate Crust & Salted Caramel
By á-44273
This Pumpkin-Orange Cheesecake with Chocolate Crust and Salted Caramel combines a variety of sweet, slightly spicy ...
- CRUST:
- 1 (9-ounce) package chocolate wafer cookies
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- FILLING:
- 3 (8-ounces each) packages cream cheese, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- Zest of 2 medium oranges
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- TOPPING:
- 6 tablespoons store-bought caramel topping
- 1/8 teaspoon table salt
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans, coarsely chopped
- Flaked salt* (such as Cyprus sea salt flakes or Maldon salt), for garnish
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