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These yummy Mini Sloppy Joe Phyllo Cups make for a fun snack or appetizer for any occasion or festivity

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 (16-ounces) can Hunts® Manwich® Bold Sloppy Joe Sauce
  • 4 (15-count each) packages Athens® Mini Fillo Shells
  • 1 (11-ounce) bag coleslaw, prepared
4.4/5 (25 Votes)

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Orange cranberry loaf is perfect for a Thanksgiving or Christmas brunch or dessert for the main meal

  • ICING:
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • Zest of one orange, about 1 tablespoon
  • Juice of 1 orange
  • 1 packet vanilla sugar
  • 1/2 cup light tasting olive oil
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries and 1/4 for the top
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons cream or orange juice or milk
4.5/5 (4 Votes)

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When Christmas rolls around and the Grinch is playing on your TV every night, it's time to make salty and sweet Gri...

  • Popcorn
  • Salt
  • 1/4 cup butter (sweet cream salted)
  • 3 cups mini marshmallows
  • Blue food coloring
  • Yellow food coloring
  • 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
  • Red M&Ms
4.2/5 (39 Votes)

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Pizza pasta is quick and easy to make in your InstaPot! Everyone in your family will love this pasta dish that incl...

  • 1 pound ground beef, or mild sausage
  • 8 ounces pizza sauce
  • 16 ounces spaghetti sauce
  • 3 1/2 cup water
  • 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 package mini pepperoni
  • 1 pound pasta (I used rotini)
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon butter
4.2/5 (26 Votes)

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Spanish rice is a favorite at restaurants, but now you can make this super delicious and flavorful dish at home wit...

  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 1/4 cup onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 cup broth
4.3/5 (22 Votes)

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This baking powder version of a classic yeasted holiday favorite (a

  • 2 1/4 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt*
  • 1/2 cup (8-tablespoons) cold butter
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese, part-skim milk type
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons buttery sweet dough flavor, optional but good
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon oil or 1/4 teaspoon Fiori di Sicilia
  • 1 cup dried fruit blend; or 1/2 cup golden raisins plus 1/2 cup of your favorite dried fruits, chopped to 1/2-inch pieces if necessary
  • 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted and cooled
  • Reduce the salt to 1/4 teaspoon if you use salted butter
  • Note: I added almond paste to the center of each stollen, and it turned out great.
4.3/5 (21 Votes)

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This recipe comes from "The Barefoot Contessa"

  • 12 ounces fresh cranberries, rinsed and picked over for stems
  • 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and medium-diced
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest (2 oranges)
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1 1/8 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
  • 2 extra-large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1/4 pound (1-stick) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3.8/5 (38 Votes)

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Calling all seafood lovers, this shrimp scampi recipe is the perfect dinner when you want something easy and light ...

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
  • 1/2 medium onion, finely diced
  • 1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp (16/20 count)
  • 2 lemons, halved
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 4 dashes hot sauce, or more to taste
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 8 ounces angel hair pasta
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • Minced fresh parsley, for topping
4.2/5 (24 Votes)

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Lightly battered apple slices are fried to a crisp, then sprinkled with a little cinnamon sugar

  • APPLES:
  • 4 to 5 tart apples, we used Pink Ladies
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup sugar
  • Wondra flour
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Cinnamon and sugar, to taste
  • DIP:
  • 1 (8-ounce) cream cheese
  • 1 small container cool whip (or 1 cup whipping cream with 1/2 cup sugar- whipped until stiff)
  • 1 cup caramel sauce
4.4/5 (14 Votes)

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This casserole has many virtues

  • SAUCE:
  • 4 thick slices brioche bread*
  • 1 package cream cheese, cut into cubes)
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries (frozen works fine, too)
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup (not pancake syrup)
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar (optional but we love it)
  • 1 cup granulated white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch (I use Instant Clear Jel)
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups fresh (or frozen) blueberries
  • Zest of one lemon
  • 1 tablespoon butter
4.4/5 (13 Votes)

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Have your favorite Chinese takeout dish at home with this healthy pork lo mein! Break out the chopsticks and chow d...

  • 12 ounces boneless pork loin
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Asian chili sauce (Sriracha sauce)
  • 4 ounces dried Chinese egg noodles (lo mein noodles)
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 1 cup sliced celery (2 stalks)
  • 1 medium red sweet pepper, seeded and cut into thin bite-size strips
  • 3 cups coarsely shredded bok choy or napa cabbage
  • 1 (8-ounce) can sliced bamboo shoots, rinsed and drained
  • 6 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
4/5 (16 Votes)

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A twist on a traditional pasta salad, this recipe has an oil and vinegar based dressing and includes tender asparag...

  • 1/4 cup sherry vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1/2 (16-ounce) package whole wheat rotini pasta, cooked according to package directions
  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 1 cup yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/4 cup shallots, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, minced
4.3/5 (15 Votes)

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