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Wild Rice, Fruit, and Pecan Stuffing
By Caryl
Wild Rice, Fruit, and Pecan Stuffing Cooking times for wild rice vary from brand to brand by as much as 30 minutes
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 large celery stalks, finely chopped
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups wild rice
- 2 cups low-salt chicken or turkey broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more
- 3/4 cup (3 oz.) pecans
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup (about 3 oz.) dried apricots, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup (about 2 1/2 oz.) golden raisins
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup (about 4 oz.) fresh cranberries, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced small celery stalks (from celery heart)
- 1/2 cup celery leaves from celery heart, coarsely chopped
Beer and Chocolate Microwave Mug Cake
By Caryl
Mix all ingredients in a bowl and pour into 3 coffee mugs (1 cup size mugs)
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons beer
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla or coffee extract
- Garnish: Whipped cream and chocolate chips, if desired
Rosemary-Parmesan Coins
By Caryl
Combine the flour, cheese, lemon zest, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a food processor
- 6 oz. (1-1/3 cups) all-purpose flour
- 1 oz. (3/4 cup lightly packed) freshly finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano
- 1 generous Tbs. finely grated lemon zest (from 1 to 2 lemons)
- 2-1/2 tsp. coarsely chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tsp. table salt
- 1/4 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
- 4 oz. (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, chilled
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
- Kosher salt for sprinkling (optional)
Cream Cheese and Chopped Dried Beef Ball
By Caryl
Directions In a large bowl, combine the Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, olives, Worcestershire sauce, onion salt, ga...
- 8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
- 3 ounces cream cheese
- 1/4 cup black olives
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- onion salt
- 1 pinch garlic salt
- 1 pinch celery salt
- 1 (4 ounce) jar dried beef, chopped
Chocolate Cheese Fudge
By Caryl
Recipe courtesy Paula Deen
- 1/2 pound Velveeta cheese, sliced
- 1 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped nuts, pecans, walnuts
- 2 (16-ounce) boxes confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
Gingerbread Cookie Cake - Crazy for Crust
By Caryl
Preheat oven to 350F. Line a 9” round cake pan with foil and spray with cooking spray
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoons milk
- Sprinkles, for decorating
Cilantro Coconut Rice
By Caryl
We decided to use sweetened flaked coconut rather than fresh coconut for this recipe because it not only saves time...
- 3 cups basmati rice (20 ounces)
- 3/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh jalapeño including seeds (from 1 chile)
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups packed fresh cilantro sprigs
- 4 scallions, chopped (1 cup)
Chocolate Caramel Brownies
By Caryl
Directions Peel caramels and place in a microwave-safe bowl
- 14 ounces caramels
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1 (18.25 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix
- 1/3 cup evaporated milk
- 3/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
Creamy Cucumber Salad
By Caryl
This is the best way to use up garden cucumbers
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 large cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 medium sweet onion, thinly sliced
Pasta with Basil
By Caryl
Cook pasta to pkg directions, meanwhile saute onion in olive oil till tender
- 2 1/2 cups uncooked small tube pasta
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1-3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2-3 tablespoons dried basil (or fresh 3/4 cup chopped )
- 1 cup shredded mozzerella cheese
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese