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The telera is the bread of choice for tortas, traditional Mexican sandwiches, but not all of us live across the str...

  • 8 1/2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/2 ounce (two envelopes) active dried yeast
  • 2 1/2 cups water
4.4/5 (13 Votes)

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For most of my life, I couldn't peel a hard boiled egg without having most of them turning out looking like a cat h...

  • FILLING:
  • 6 eggs
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon yellow or brown mustard
  • Splash of white wine vinegar (1 to 2 teaspoons)
  • Pinch yellow curry, optional
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • GARNISH:
  • Cornichon (miniature pickles)
  • Capers
  • Paprika
4.4/5 (14 Votes)

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Looking for a new spin on your favorite dip? Look no further, Guacamole with Blue Cheese and Bacon is all you'll ev...

  • 1 small yellow onion, roughly chopped
  • 1 serrano chili, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup picked cilantro leaves, finely chopped, divided
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 4 ripe avocados
  • 1/2 pound bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled
  • 6 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons juice from 2 limes
4.4/5 (13 Votes)

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Celebrate Mardi Gras and the tastes of the Bayou with this easy recipe for Mardi Gras Jambalaya

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 pound smoked turkey sausage or andouille sausage, cut into 1-inch slices
  • 1/2 pound shrimp, 41 to 50 count, peeled and deveined
  • 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup uncooked long or whole-grain rice
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 2 green or red bell peppers, coarsely chopped
  • 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
  • 4 teaspoons Creole seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
4.4/5 (13 Votes)

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My whole family loves these Holiday Pinwheel cookies! We enjoy them often but the recipe as written works great to ...

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • Green food coloring
4.4/5 (13 Votes)

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So simple and delicious! Vibrant colors and a medley of fruit in its filling make this pretty pie a standout

  • 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can pitted tart cherries
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
  • 1 (3-ounce) package cherry gelatin
  • 10 to 13 drops red food coloring, optional
  • 3 medium firm bananas, sliced
  • 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1 pastry shell (9-inches), baked
  • Whipped topping
4.3/5 (14 Votes)

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Add some more flavor to your green bean casserole with fresh mushrooms and bacon! Not only is this a great dish for...

  • 1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 ounce dried wild mushrooms, such as morel, chantarelle, oyster, and/or porcini mushrooms
  • 8 ounces bacon, cut into small pieces
  • 12 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 clovesgarlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups half-and-half or light cream
  • 2 teaspoons snipped fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
4.1/5 (16 Votes)

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Bite into these smooth carrot muffins to reach the surprise sweetened cream cheese filling

  • MUFFINS:
  • 1 (15-ounce) can sliced carrots, drained
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon each ground allspice, cloves and nutmeg
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • FILLING:
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup sugar
4.4/5 (13 Votes)

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Pair these delicious gluten-free biscuits with your dinner entree to complete a meal

  • 2 1/2 cups almond flour
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 1 clove garlic, minced or 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp. Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp. dried parsley
4.1/5 (32 Votes)

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A virgin mai tai cocktail leaves out the rum and triple sec and replaces it with orange juice to give it an even mo...

  • 2 cups pineapple juice
  • 1 cup orange juice (fresh is best)
  • 1 cup club soda
  • 1/4 cup cream of coconut
  • 1 1/2 to 2 cups crush ice
4/5 (71 Votes)

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In the mood for a Caribbean cuisine? Try this Caribbean Steak With Grilled Plantains and Coleslaw to add some zest ...

  • 1 bag coleslaw vegetable mix
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 2 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 4 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper
  • pinch granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon each ground allspice, and coriander
  • 2 strip loin grilling steaks, (each about 340 g), trimmed and halved crosswise
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rum, optional
  • 2 ripe plantains, peeled and thickly sliced
4.3/5 (16 Votes)

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Peppermint Hot Chocolate is one of our favorite treats during the holidays

  • 2 cups of milk
  • 2 cups of heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups of semi sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon of peppermint extract
  • whipped cream, for garnish
  • crushed candy cane, for garnish
4.4/5 (14 Votes)

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