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Butternut Squash, Apple, and Cranberry Gratin
By hcardall
This is sweet, spicy and savory all at the same time, but not overwhelming of any of those! Each of the flavor pro
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus 1 tablespoon at room temperature
- 3 pounds butternut squash, peeled, halved, seeded, and diced into 1-inch cubes
- o(Hint: Put in Microwave for 2-3 min at a time to make it easier to cut.Don't COOK it.. just get it soft enough to get knife into end so you can cut)
- 3 sweet-tart apples that will keep their shape after baking, peeled, cored, and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 1/3 cups dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 heaping cup plain flour
Mexicali Beer Margaritas
By hcardall
Great for a Party! You don’t taste the beer
- 1 (12 fluid ounce) can limeade concentrate
- 1 1/2 cups (one can) gold or silver tequila
- 3 (12 fluid ounce) cans Mexican beer (Dos Equis or Corona)
- 1 whole lime, cut into 6 wedges
- ICE
- Optional: 1 can of 7-up or up to 1-can of water.. you may want to do this by the glass, instead of into the entire pitcher, and let your guests make theirs to taste.
- Notes: I used just water rather than 7-up. I think it makes a dryer, more authentic margarita that doesn’t mask the tequila flavor. If you want sweeter with some carbonation, then go for the 7-up.
Asian Spice Rub
By hcardall
Adapted from License to Grill by Chris Schlesinger and John Willoughby
- 1/4 cup ground ginger
- 1/4 cup ground white pepper
- 1/4 cup anise seeds
- 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons ground cloves
Dr. Pepper Smoked Brisket
By hcardall
This sweet and smokey Dr. Pepper-infused brisket recipe is perfect for your next outdoor gathering or event
- 1 (6.5-pound) brisket
- 4 cups apple wood chips, soaked in equal parts water
- 1/4 cup seasoning rub of your choice
- 2-liters of Dr. Pepper Soda, or enough to cover brisket
- 1/2 cup canola oil
California Caviar by Cathy
By hcardall
Don't let the name fool you
- 1 block Pepper Jack Cheese- Grated
- 1 small can chopped black olives
- 1 can petite diced tomatoes (I like Basil and Garlic flavored)- Drain & rinse slightly
- 4 Chopped scallions/ green onions
- Chopped cilantro (handful or to taste... if you don't like- use parsley)
- 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup Olive Oil Vinaigrette (Wish Bone has a good one that we like the best)(enough to coat ingredients and make mixture firm, not soupy)
- A few dashes of Franks Hot Pepper sauce or juice to taste, to add an extra spicy kick
- Scoopable Frito's
Frozen Pink Lemonade Pie
By hcardall
Cool off this summer with Frozen Pink Lemonade, in a PIE!
- Ingredients:
- 2 Pre-made Graham Cracker Crust
- 1 quart (4 cups) vanilla ice cream
- 6 oz or 1/2 can of a 12 ounce frozen pink lemonade concentrate
- 1 container (4 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed (I used light cool whip)
- Red food coloring, if desired
- Lemon or lime peel, if desired
Massaged Kale Salad
By hcardall
The combination of the lemon juice, sweel mangos, and pepitas makes for a great salad
- 1 bunch kale (black kale is especially good), stalks removed and discarded, leaves thinly sliced (we like to make ribbons by rolling the leaves tightly like a cigar then cutting on the short end)
- 1 lemon, juiced- Cut in half- use 1/2 juice for the leaves; one half for the dressing
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
- Kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons honey
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 mango, diced small (about 1 cup)
- Small handful toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds out of the shell), about 2 rounded tablespoons
Sweet-'n'-Salty Honey Cheese Spread
By hcardall
Transform a simple log of goat cheese into an impressive party appetizer by rolling the log of cheese in sunflower ...
- 1 (10.5-oz.) goat cheese log
- 1/2 cup roasted, salted sunflower seeds
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 pt. fresh raspberries, blackberries, or blueberries
- Garnish: fresh mint leaves
- Assorted crackers
Asia Chicken Appetizer Spread
By hcardall
A super quick and easy cracker spread
- 3 Tbsp. KRAFT GOOD SEASONS Asian Sesame with Ginger Dressing
- 1 Tbsp. KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 Cups chopped or shredded cooked chicken
- 8 snow peas, chopped
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- dash freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 Cup chopped Planters Dry Roasted Peanuts
- 24 Ritz Crackers
Blue Devil Cheese and Bacon Dip
By hcardall
Great with Hot Soft Pretzels, Celery Stalks, cut up vegi's apple slices or wheat thins!
- 1 8oz whipped cream cheese
- 3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 2 Tbsp mayo
- 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
- 2 Tbsp minced onion
- 1 Tbsp Italian Seasoning
- Dash of Frank's Hot Sauce
- 6 slices prepared bacon, cooked and crisp- then crumble