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Swedish Meatballs

By mrshermes2002
1 In large bowl, mix beef, bread crumbs, onion, 2 tablespoons of the parsley, 1 teaspoon of the salt, the pepper an...
- 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
- 1 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 cups medium egg noodles (from 16-oz bag)
Petit Four Icing (Poured Fondant)

By mrshermes2002
Place all ingredients in the top of a double boiler over hot water
- 2 lbs powdered sugar
- 2 oz butter, melted
- 8 oz heavy cream
- 1 tsp almond or clear vanilla flavoring (if desired)
Salted Caramel-Chocolate-Bourbon Cupcakes

By mrshermes2002
Cupcakes: Allow butter and eggs to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes
- Cupcakes:
- 1 cup butter
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/3 cup bourbon
- 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 recipe Fudge Frosting
- 1 recipe Salted Caramel
- Sea salt (such as fleur de sel)
- Fudge Frosting:
- 6 ounces chopped bittersweet chocolate
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- Salted Caramel:
- 2 tablespoons whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon bourbon
- 24 unwrapped vanilla caramels
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, such as fleur de sel
Butter Pecan Banana Buns

By mrshermes2002
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 8 (1 tube) Grands Buttermilk Biscuits
- 4 Tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, cut into 8 equal pats
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or 16 pecan halves (2 per bun)
- 1-2 bananas cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 4 teaspoons packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 Tablespoon butter, melted (optional)
- cinnamon sugar (optional)
- nonstick cooking spray
Carrot Cake Granola

By mrshermes2002
Position an oven rack in the center of the oven, and preheat to 325 degrees F
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 3/4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 large carrots, shredded and squeezed dry
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup yogurt-covered raisins
- 1/3 cup chopped dried pineapple
Watermelon-Mint Coolers

By mrshermes2002
In a blender container place watermelon; puree until smooth
- 3 1/4 pounds seedless watermelon, chopped (5 cups)
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 3/4 teaspoon aromatic bitters
- 4 cups ginger ale, chilled
- Mint sprigs
Pumpkin Donuts

By mrshermes2002
NOTE: I used an electric donut maker to make these
- Pumpkin Donuts:
- 1- 15.25 oz. box Pillsbury Perfectly Pumpkin cake mix
- 1- 15 oz. can pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- Brown Butter Glaze:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 Tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Bacon Jam

By mrshermes2002
Spread half of bacon in a single layer in a large skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until bro...
- 1 1/2 pounds sliced bacon, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cups finely chopped shallots (from 3 large or 8 small shallots)
- 4 small cloves garlic, chopped (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup sherry vinegar
- 1/3 cup packed light-brown sugar
Chutney Cheese Balls

By mrshermes2002
In large bowl combine the cream cheese, chutney, green onions, and garlic
- 2 8 ounce packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup desired-flavor chutney
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- dash of salt and pepper
- 4 ounces Colby cheese, shredded (1 cup)
- 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (1 cup)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup snipped dried apricots
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachio nuts
- 2 tablespoons snipped fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley
Peanut Butter Pie

By mrshermes2002
Combine all ingredients except pie shell
- 8oz cream cheese
- 2 cups peanut butter
- 1 tub Cool Whip
- 2 tbsp chocolate chips, melted
- ½ cup Splenda
- 1 graham cracker pie crust