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Bread Machine Cinnamon Rolls
By á-8623
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
Snap Pea Salad with Whipped Ricotta
By Chez_Alexander
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
Christmas Cookie Dough Dip
By juliedee29
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
Monster Haystacks (Halloween treats)
By msippigrl
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)
'Dem Bones (Halloween Treats)
By msippigrl
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)
Easy Halloween Mummy Dogs - Undead Pigs in Blanket
By harlan-2
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
Bacon Mummy Dogs Man-Pleasing and Kid-Pleasing
By harlan-2
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
Creepy Caterpillar Recipe
By HotDishHomemaker, Hot Dish Homemaker
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
Cranberry Pumpkin Seed Energy Bars
By á-174535
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
Sweet Potato Casserole
By á-179203
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
Ricotta & Pear Crostini with Rosemary Honey
By á-159368
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
Beef Liver Pâté with Balsamic Caramelized Onions
By erinstargirl
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
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