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Creamy Slow Cooker Tortellini Soup
By NailCandy
A white sauce mix and dried tortellini make this satisfying soup recipe extra easy; stirring in the spinach at the ...
- 1 (1 1/2 - 2 ounce) envelope white sauce mix
- 4 cups water
- 1 (14 ounce) can vegetable broth
- 1 1/2 cups mushrooms, sliced fresh
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 (7 - 8 ounce) package dried cheese tortellini (about 2 cups)
- 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach leaves or torn spinach
- Ground black pepper (optional)
- Parmesan cheese, finely shredded (optional)
Cowboy Caviar
By Jomamma
I added black eyed peas and let it sit for at least 20 minutes after mixing to let all the flavors meld
- 2 (11-ounce) cans Mexicorn, drained
- 1 (10-ounce) can Rotel, drained
- 2 cups cheddar, shredded
- 6 green onions, sliced
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
Japanese Hot Cake
By hicksofmarvin
Japanese Hot Cakes are similar to American pancakes, but are a bit fluffier and have a little more sweetness
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup milk, plus 1-1/2 tablespoons
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1-3/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, plus 1 teaspoon
Maryland Jumbo Lump Crab Imperial
By Tabatha
What better way to showcase this beautiful Maryland Blue Claw Jumbo Lump Crab meat, than with this Classic dish fro
- 1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat (or lump)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 heaping teaspoon old bay
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped Italian parsley
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- squeeze of lemon juice
Nutter Butter Ghosts & Mummies
By msippigrl
Fun and delicious cookie treats for Halloween
- Nutter Butter peanut butter sandwich cookies
- White melting chocolate (or white chocolate chips)
- Candy eyeballs or mini chocolate chips (for eyes)
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips (for mouth - tips removed with knife)
- Black writing food gel (for eyes and mouth)
- Tweezers, optional
Zesty Ritz Crackers
By clawson
Ritz crackers get the star treatment in this zesty recipe with the addition of grated Parmesan, Garlic powder, spic...
- 1 box Ritz Crackers
- 1 stick melted butter
- 1 packet Ranch dressing mix
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
Belgian "Liege" Sugar Waffles
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This waffle is different from our traditional American Waffles
- 3 1/2 cups flour (I used unbleached flour)
- 1 package dry yeast (I used rapid-rise yeast)
- 3/4 cup lukewarm milk
- 8 oz. softened butter (2 sticks)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla
- cinnamon (optional--I don't use it)
- 1 bag (8 oz.) Belgian Pearl Sugar (Lars Own Brand recommended)
Mini Tiramisu Cups
By LETSEAT
These simplified mini versions of tiramisu is just as tasty but less time consuming than actual tiramisu
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 pound mascarpone cheese
- 1 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground espresso powder
- 8 ounces frozen non-dairy whipped topping, thawed
- cinnamon for dusting
- Chocolate shavings, or pieces for decoration
Homemade Sweet Italian Sausage
By sheilaolim
It's easy to make your own Italian-style sausage with a lot of delicious herbs and spices
- 2 pounds ground pork
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 1/4 teaspoons paprika
- 1 1/4 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground fennel seed
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
Upside Down Gingerbread Man Reindeer
By carvalhohm
What do you get when you turn a gingerbread man upside down? A reindeer! These are really fun to make with the kidd
- Gingerbread man cookies
- Any prepared cookie icing for decorating
Tres Leches Cupcakes with a Dulce de Leche Drizzle
By ctozzi
The dulce de leche drizzled on the dulce de leche buttercream frosting really compliments the cupcake and creates a...
- CUPCAKES:
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs, separated
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- DULCE DE LECHE:
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened, condensed milk
- DULCE DE LECHE FROSTING:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 pound powdered sugar
- pinch salt
- dulce de leche
- 2 to 3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
Cranberry Pretzel Salad
By jolofson
Both sweet and savory, this Cranberry Pretzel Salad offers the best of two worlds! Serve this up at your Thanksgivi...
- LAYER 1:
- 2 cups pretzels, crushed
- 3/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- LAYER 2:
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
- 1 (8-ounce) container Cool Whip
- 1/2 cup sugar
- LAYER 3:
- 1 large package black cherry Jello
- 2 cans whole cranberry sauce
- 2 cups boiling water
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