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Sparkling Cranberry Quencher

By jodieg
In a pitcher add orange wedges and sugar
- 1 orange, cut into wedges
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 cups cranberry juice
- 1 liter seltzer
- 4 ounces vanilla vodka, if desired
Cheesy Ranch Chicken

By jodieg
I know what you're thinking
- 1.25 lbs boneless chicken breast
- 1/4-1/2 cup ranch dressing (bottle or homemade)
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Ooey Gooey Red Velvet Butter Bars

By jodieg
Preheat the oven to 350°F
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 Tbsp natural unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp table salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 Tbsp buttermilk
- 1 Tbsp red liquid food coloring
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 cups confectioners’ sugar, plus extra for dusting
Three Bean Bake

By jodieg
Brown ground beef & bacon, then add onion Add the beans to the beef, bacon & onion mixture Add the last 4 in
- 1/2 lb gound beef
- 1/2 lb bacon
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 15 oz kidney beans, drained
- 15 oz butter beans, drained
- 28 oz pork & beans, don't drain
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tsp dry mustard
Dinosaur BBQ Creole Potato Salad

By jodieg
1 Hard-boil eggs, peel, chop and set aside
- Creole Seasoning
- 1/2 cup paprika
- 1/2 cup granulated garlic
- 1/4 cup granulated onion
- 3 tablespoons black pepper
- 2 teaspoons white pepper
- 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup dried oregano
- 1/4 cup dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- The Salad
- 2 lbs red potatoes
- 4 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup minced red onion
- 1 cup diced celery
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons creole seasoning (above)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- The Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup creole mustard or 1/2 cup spicy brown mustard
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- The Garnish
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
Ginger-Glazed Pearl Onions and Parsnips

By jodieg
Fill a large skillet halfway with water; add a pinch of salt, cover and bring to a boil
- Kosher salt
- 10 ounces red pearl onions, unpeeled
- 1 1/2 pounds parsnips, peeled, quartered lengthwise, cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 4 thin slices ginger
- 1 large sprig rosemary
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 to 2 teaspoons brandy (optional)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
- Freshly ground pepper
- Chopped fresh parsley, for toppin
Cranberry Vinegar

By jodieg
1. In a medium-size saucepan, combine vinegar, cranberries and sugar
- 1 quart white vinegar
- 1 bag(12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Candied Bacon Slices

By jodieg
Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees
- 7 to 8 slices bacon, preferably applewood-smoked
- 2 packed Tbs. light brown sugar
- 1 tsp. yellow curry powder or more to taste
- 1 ⁄2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Cayenne pepper (optional
Cranberry-Glazed Carrots

By jodieg
Melt butter over medium-high heat in a large skillet
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut diagonally into thin slices (about 5 cups)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Savory Monkey Bread

By jodieg
OK, OK, we all love monkey bread
- 1 loaf unsliced bread
- 1 cup pesto
- 12 ounces mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper