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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)
4.4/5 (14 Votes)

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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
4.4/5 (18 Votes)

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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
4.4/5 (14 Votes)

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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
4.4/5 (14 Votes)

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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
4.4/5 (17 Votes)

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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
4.5/5 (8 Votes)

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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
4.5/5 (8 Votes)

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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
4.6/5 (10 Votes)

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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.
4.3/5 (21 Votes)

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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
4.5/5 (8 Votes)

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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,
4.5/5 (8 Votes)

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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
3.9/5 (11 Votes)

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Pomegranate Cranberry Sauce with Basil Candied Sweet Potatoes