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After many flopped attempts, I was so excited last week to finally find a delicious recipe for Bread Machine Cinnam...

  • DOUGH:
  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm milk
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten plus 2 egg whites
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 4 cups flour (Add a bit more if dough seems too wet after first few minutes of kneading in the bread machine.)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 teaspoons bread machine yeast
  • FILLING (I doubled this since we like our filling, oh yes we do!):
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar mixed with 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • ICING:
  • 1 teaspoon milk
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
  • 4 tablespoons (or less) butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
4.2/5 (28 Votes)

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A gorgeous tangle of crunchy peas, leafy pea tendrils, and fresh herbs cascades over a creamy mixture of ricotta ch...

  • 8 ounce sugar snap peas
  • 2/3 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated and divided
  • 1/2 cup pea tendrils or shoots
  • 1/4 cup sliced fresh chives
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint, torn
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, coarsely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4/5 (5 Votes)

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Yum! This sweet Christmas Cookie Dough Dip is perfect for your next holiday gathering

  • Additional Ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup Chobani® Non-Fat Vanilla Greek Yogurt
  • 5 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup holiday sprinkles, divided use graham crackers, fruit, etc. for dipping
4.5/5 (4 Votes)

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Peanut butter haystacks get a scaaaaarry makeover for Halloween! They'll be the hit of your party! Leave the eyes...

  • 1 (11-ounce) package butterscotch chips (I used Nestle)
  • 1 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter (I used creamy)
  • Dash of salt
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1 1/2 cups crispy chow mein noodles (I used LaChoy, comes in a bag)
  • Edible candy eyes (usually on baking aisle or in party supplies)
4.6/5 (5 Votes)

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Mini marshmallows are attached to the ends of pretzel sticks / rods then dipped in melted white chocolate/bark to m...

  • Pretzel sticks or rods
  • Mini marshmallows
  • Vanilla flavored almond bark
  • 1 teaspoon creamy peanut butter, optional
  • (Ingredient amounts depend on number of "bones" you want to make)
  • (I omitted the peanut butter this time but it does add to the flavor and gives it a more bone-like color)
4.5/5 (4 Votes)

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Super easy, 5 minute recipe for making mummy dogs (pigs in a blanket) this Halloween

  • 1 package hot dogs
  • 1 can Pillsbury Grands Biscuits
  • 1 can Pearls sliced black olives
4.5/5 (4 Votes)

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Bacon wrapped around the biscuit dough gives this mummy dog more flavor and fun

  • 1 package hot dogs
  • 1 can Pillsbury Grands Biscuits
  • 1 bag craisins
  • 1 pound sliced bacon
4/5 (7 Votes)

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Add these creepy little guys to your next Halloween buffet! Healthy alternative to all of the sugary treats around

  • Green Grapes
  • Black Licorice or Chocolate Licorice
  • Chocolate Chips
  • Black Cake Writing Gel
  • Green Toothpicks
4.6/5 (5 Votes)

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Save money at the store with these wonderful DIY energy bars made with pumpkin seeds, cranberries, pecans, rolled o...

  • 1 cup pecans, crushed
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1/4 cup flaxseeds
  • 2/3 cup muscovado or dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups puffed rice cereal
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
4.5/5 (4 Votes)

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Sweet potato casserole starts with precooked and mashed sweet potatoes that are mixed with brown sugar, butter, cin...

  • TOPPING:
  • 4 cups mashed sweet potato
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons butter
4.4/5 (5 Votes)

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Lightly baked slices of baguette are slathered with ricotta, then topped with 2 pear slices and sprinkled with a li...

  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary, plus additional leaves for garnish
  • 8 (1/2-inch) slices of baguette, cut on a sharp angle
  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, halved
  • 1/3 cup part-skim ricotta
  • 1/2 large, firm, ripe Bartlett pear, cored, and cut into 16 very thin slices
  • coarsely ground black pepper to taste
4.5/5 (4 Votes)

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Beef Liver Pâté with Balsamic Caramelized Onions is a classic pâté recipe that has a powerful flavor kick from ...

  • 1.5-pounds grass-fed beef liver; trimmed, sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices, and soaked in 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar for at least 3 hours or overnight in the refrigerator
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons of tallow, lard, or rendered pork fat, divided
  • 1 organic yellow onion, sliced
  • 6 cloves organic garlic, pressed or grated
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Red Boat fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Real salt or Himalayan sea salt
  • 2 sprigs organic thyme, leaves removed
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup organic extra virgin olive oil
3.9/5 (11 Votes)

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