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Creamy Caramel Flan

By mrshermes2002
In a heavy saucepan, cook and stir sugar over medium-low heat until melted and golden, about 15 minutes
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 5 eggs
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
Roasted Summer Vegetables

By mrshermes2002
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- EVOO
- Salt/pepper
Cheesy Potato Bites with Ranch Dip

By mrshermes2002
In large bowl, mix mashed potatoes, cheese, 2 tablespoons of the chives, the bacon and 1 of the eggs with spoon unt...
- 1 container (24 oz) refrigerated mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
- 4 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 3 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled
- 6 eggs
- 1 3/4 cups Progresso™ plain bread crumbs
- Vegetable oil for deep frying
- 1 container (16 oz) sour cream
- 2 teaspoons dry ranch dressing mix (from 1-oz package)
The Porcupine

By mrshermes2002
In a small saucepan combine pineapple juice and 2 sprigs rosemary
- 2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
- 2 3-inch sprigs fresh rosemary
- 4 12 ounce bottle pale ale beer, such as Sierra Nevada, chilled
- 1 750 milliliter bottle sparkling dry white wine, such as Prosecco, chilled
- Pineapple wedges
- Fresh rosemary sprigs
Creamy Potato Casserole

By mrshermes2002
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
- 1 3/4 cups milk
- 1/2 8 ounce reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel), cut up
- 1 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded (4 oz.)
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives or green onions
- 1 1/2 pounds Yukon gold or round red potatoes, cut in thin wedges
- 8 ounces sliced cooked Black Forest ham or country ham, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup coarsely crushed bagel chips
- Thyme and/or Italian parsley leaves
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
- 2 cups white rum
- 4 cups ginger ale, chilled
- Mint sprigs
Dulce de Leche Cake

By mrshermes2002
Cake Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- recipe Dulce de Leche Cream:
- 1 2-layer-size white cake mix
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 5 eggs
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons finely shredded orange peel
- 1/2 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 13.4 ounce can dulce de leche
- recipe Whipped Cream Frosting:
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
- 1 1/2 cups whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange-flavor liqueur (optional)
- recipe Caramelized Sugar Drizzle (optional):
- 1/3 cup sugar
Oven-Fried Chicken

By mrshermes2002
In a small bowl combine egg and milk
- 1 egg, beaten
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 1/4 cups crushed cornflakes or finely crushed rich round crackers (about 35)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
- 2 1/2 pounds meaty chicken pieces (breast halves, thighs, and drumsticks)
Whipped Goat Cheese Spread

By mrshermes2002
Blend goat cheese, cream cheese, feta, cream, and 2 tablespoons oil in a food processor until smooth; season with s...
- 4 ounces fresh goat cheese
- 3 ounces cream cheese
- 3 ounces feta
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for serving
- Coarse sea salt
Chocolate-Whiskey Cake with Fluthered Cream

By mrshermes2002
For the cake: Heat the oven to 325°F and arrange a rack in the middle
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 1 3/4 cups cake flour
- 1/2 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/2 cup sour cream, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup Irish whiskey
- 1/4 cup brewed coffee, at room temperature
- 2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 3/4 cups packed light brown sugar
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup cold heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Irish whiskey
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar