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Candied Sweet Potatoes
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This candied sweet potato dish is best served warm rather than piping hot, which makes it convenient for Thanksgivi...
- 3 pounds sweet potatoes, scrubbed*
- 1/2 cup butter (1-stick)
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (optional, but my addition)
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla (optional, but my addition)
Spicy Bacon Guacamole
By á-174535
Bacon makes this spicy guacamole so much better! Use less jalapeños if your prefer a milder version
- 4 strips bacon
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped, about 1/4 cup
- 2 to 4 tablespoons drained jarred pickled jalapeño slices, chopped, plus 2 teaspoons brine
- 1 plum tomato, seeded and chopped
- tortilla chips, for serving
Christmas Tree Cupcakes
By kelsa94
Serve this snowy dessert this holiday season
- 12 sugar cones (2 to 2 1/2-inches wide and 4 to 5-inches long)
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably Dutch-process
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Frosting for Christmas Tree Cupcakes
- Fine sanding sugar, for sprinkling
Crispy Baked Green Bean Fries
By critty
Crispy Baked Green Bean Fries provide all the fun and even more flavor than regular fries, but none of the calories...
- 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon ranch dressing mix
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Olive oil spray
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 pound fresh green beans, washed and trimmed
Spider Deviled Eggs
By msippigrl
Halloween deviled eggs gettin' a little creeeeeeeeppy!! They'll be the talk of your party! These spiders are tast
- 6 hard-boiled eggs, extra-large or jumbo
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Medium black olives
Copycat Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars
By á-2385
The Cranberry Bliss Bars from Starbucks are a popular favorite
- 1 1/2 sticks butter, softened not melted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 1/2 cup flour
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoon crystallized ginger, minced or 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 to 1 1/2 cups Craisins (dried cranberries)
- 4 ounces white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup Craisins (dry cranberries)
- 2 ounces white chocolate chips
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar (use only 1 1/2 - 2 cups if you do not like them very sweet)
- 4 teaspoons lemon juice
Ginger Limeade
By nnlester
This refreshing ginger limeade is especially helpful to anyone trying to transition away from caffeinated energy dr...
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 cups water, divided
- 1 tablespoon ginger juice (from about one 3-inch piece of ginger)
- 1 cup lime juice from about 10 limes
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
Mimosa Pitcher
By gstark
Nothing like a classic mimosa
- Thin slices of a variety of citrus fruits - grapefruits, oranges, lemons, limes
- 1 bottle chilled Prosecco
- 3 to 4 cups 50% less sugar orange juice, or you can use freshly squeezed orange juice
- cranberry juice
Buttermilk Waffles for Two
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This scaled-down waffles-from-scratch recipe makes just enough for two to enjoy! Keep buttermilk powder in your pan
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup buttermilk powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup seltzer water*
- Pure maple syrup
- Do NOT substitute sparkling water such as Perrier for the seltzer water.
Shrimp Summer Rolls with Sesame-Soy Dipping Sauce
By á-4084
These shrimp rolls are one of my favorite appetizers
- 2 ounces uncooked rice vermicelli noodles
- 12 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (8-ounces)
- 4 (8-inch) round rice paper sheets
- 1/2 cup Napa (Chinese) cabbage, very thinly sliced
- 16 fresh mint leaves
- 4 teaspoons unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts, chopped
- 1 small Serrano chile, seeded and thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Mirin (sweet rice wine)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
- 2 1/2 teaspoons lower-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon fish sauce
Skillet Huevos
By á-4084
Skillet Huevos is a tortilla layered with your favorite beans with an egg cradled in the beans, topped with cheese ...
- 4 (6 inch) tortillas (I use a corn and flour blend)
- 4 eggs (1 per serving….you can add more if you want)
- 2 cups cooked rinsed beans (black bean, pinto, cannellini, or heirloom beans)
- 1/2 onion, sliced or diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Fresh ground pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons water
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija, queso fresco, feta or goat cheese, optional
- Hot sauce, to taste
- Optional: bell pepper, kale, zucchini, mushrooms,
Pomegranate Cranberry Sauce with Basil
By erinstargirl
Pomegranate Cranberry Sauce with Basil brings a different layer of flavor and a balanced tangy sweetness
- 32 ounces fresh organic cranberries, rinsed and picked over
- 1 organic pomegranate, arils removed
- 1 organic lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 organic oranges, juice and zested
- 1 teaspoon organic cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon Real salt or Himalayan sea salt
- 1/2 cup organic grade B maple syrup
- 3/4 cup pure pomegranate juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh organic basil, chopped
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