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Garlic Parmesan Roasted Butternut Squash
By á-40912
Get a delicious side dish with this Garlic Parmesan Roasted Butternut Squash recipe
- 1 pound butternut squash, peeled and cut into small chunks
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 stick butter (4 tablespoons), melted
- Pinch of salt
- 3 dashes black pepper
- Some parsley leaves, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Holiday Brisket
By rrxing
Holiday Brisket is the perfect main course for any holiday gathering or celebration, because it feeds a crowd and t...
- 1 (3-pound) fresh beef brisket, trimmed of excess fat
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt of you choice
- 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® ground black pepper
- 3 medium carrots, coarsely chopped
- 3 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
- 3 medium onions, coarsely chopped
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 packages McCormick® brown gravy mix
- 1 cup water
- 2 McCormick® bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon McCormick® basil
- 2 tablespoons dry red wine
Holly Sandwich Wreath Recipe
By á-176348
Guests who have sweet expectations are in for a savory surprise when they sample warm slices of this golden wreath
- 2 tubes (13.8 ounces each) refrigerated pizza crust
- 1/4 cup prepared Italian salad dressing
- 1 pound thinly sliced deli turkey
- 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup sweet red pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions
- 2 egg yolks, divided
- Red and green liquid food coloring
Bruschetta with Fresh Basil
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This is such a simple recipe to make, and it's highly versatile
- 1 fresh baguette
- Good quality olive oil
- 1 large clove fresh garlic, peeled
- 1 to 2 small garlic cloves, finely minced
- Roma tomatoes (these work best)
- 8 to 12 fresh basil leaves
- Fresh Parmesan-Reggiano (not the stuff in the green can, please)
- Kosher salt & fresh ground pepper
Holiday Chicken Casserole
By Potterfan1029
This time-saving dish is truly a one-dish wonder! A savory stuffing topping over a light, creamy chicken vegetable...
- 2 cups stuffing mix, divided
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 pound chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
- 1 can (10 3/4 ounce) condensed cream of celery soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 (16 ounce) bag frozen mixed vegetables, thawed and drained (liquid reserved)
Lean and Mean Barbecued Brisket
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Brisket, slow cooked over wood takes 15-20 hours
- For the brisket:
- 1 trimmed brisket (5-6 pounds) with a layer of fat at least 1/4 inch thick
- For the rub:
- 3 Tablespoons chili powder
- 1 Tablespoon coarse sald
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
- 1-1/2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin (optional, I left it out)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon (up to 1 teaspoon) cayenne pepper
- For the mopping sauce:
- 3/4 cup cider vinegar
- 12 ounces beer
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon BBQ dry rub
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- For the BBQ sauce:
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/3 cup chili sauce
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 1 tablespoon dry mustard
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
Baked Cheese Balls
By GNSnavely
I LOVE CHEESE! These Cheese Balls are baked, not fried so have at 'em and enjoy!
- COATING:
- 1/4 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese (I used the reduced fat not fresh kinda I had in the fridge and it worked just fine)
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt (I used Lawry's)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup skim milk
- CENTERS:
- String cheese (fat free) broken into pieces
Pea Salad with Bacon & Cheese
By Lsweetnell
The perfect Southern summer dish, this combination of ingredients makes a creamy, cheesy mixture you cannot resist
- 4 cups frozen peas, thawed
- 3 large or jumbo eggs, hard boiled, quartered (I would cook three more eggs to chop and put in the salad)
- 6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cubed (I would use more)
- 1/2 cup diced red onion (you could use white part of scallion)
- 8 slices thick-sliced bacon, cooked and broken into small pieces
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Hellmann’s mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons white or apple cider vinegar (for gluten free do not use malt vinegar)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or more, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper, or more, to taste
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bundt Cake
By natstew627
The cream cheese filling tastes like a bit of cheesecake paradise, playing hide-and-seek in the center of the moist...
- FILLING:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened, cubed
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- CAKE:
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground all spice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup (2-ounces) unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 (15-ounce) can pure pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- GLAZE:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- Pinch salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 tablespoons milk, plus more as needed
Halloween Nachos
By dkanon
Halloween nachos can be made any day of the year, but the blue tortilla chips topped with orange cheese give these
- 30 blue corn tortilla chips
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 orange bell pepper, cut into thin strips
- 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken (from 2 pound chicken)
- 1 cup drained rinsed Progresso® black beans (from 15 ounce can)
- 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, about 8 ounces
- Fresh cilantro leaves and chopped green onions, if desired
- Salsa, if desired
Scrambled Eggs, Avocado & Smoked Salmon on Toast
By á-25089
Avocado toast takes it up a notch topped with eggs scrambled with a bit of creme fraiche and chives, and then toppe...
- 3 tablespoons fresh chives, minced & divided
- 2 tablespoons crème fraîche, optional
- 6 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 large or 8 small slices sourdough, whole wheat, or pumpernickel bread, toasted
- 1 avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, & diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 4 ounces smoked salmon, thinly sliced
Carrot Cake with Ginger Cream Cheese Frosting
By markemilw
Yum, this Carrot Cake with Ginger Cream Cheese Frosting is excellent! Simple step by step easy to follow directions
- Cooking spray
- 2 3/4 cups walnuts, chopped
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup smooth applesauce
- Zest of 1 orange, finely grated
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups carrots, grated
- 1 (4-inch) piece ginger
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
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