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Biscuits, eggs, bacon and cheese in neat little individual casseroles make the perfect celebratory breakfast for tw

  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 3 tablespoons real crumbled bacon bits
  • 2 Pillsbury frozen buttermilk or southern style biscuits
  • 1/4 cup Mexican cheese blend or Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Salsa, if desired
4.4/5 (8 Votes)

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Make your own 'cheese' spread from cashews for a dairy-free appetizer! The cashews make it hearty and dense, so a l...

  • 2 cups cashews
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1/4 teaspoon probiotic powder
  • 1 tablespoon light miso
  • 1 tablespoon pine nuts, chopped
  • 1 green onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chives, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped finely
  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
  • Fresh ground pepper, to taste
4.4/5 (8 Votes)

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This delicious pineapple and bread cube stuffing is the perfect side with ham

  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1 large can crushed undrained pineapple
  • 4 cups soft bread cubes
4.4/5 (8 Votes)

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This ham glaze recipe is from Tom Fitzmorris, noted New Orleans food critic and pretty darn good chef

  • 1 (4 pound) cured smoked ham
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • 24 ounces barq root beer (two cans)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons tabasco caribbean style steak sauce
  • 6 cloves
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1/2 orange, juice and zest of
  • 1/2 lemon, rind of
3.8/5 (13 Votes)

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This lamb shoulder simmers all day in a slow cooker to be infused with rosemary and garlic

  • 1 lamb shoulder
  • 1 vidalia onion, rough chop
  • 1 garlic
  • 2 sprigs each, rosemary and thyme
  • 1 cup organic broth (chicken, beef, or vegetable is fine, as well as just water)
  • Cracked black pepper to taste
3.9/5 (32 Votes)

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This hot chocolate recipe is something you just have to try

  • 1 bar of Colombian chocolate
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 3 sweet cloves
  • 4 cups milk
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups of queso fresco cheese, about 0.5-pounds
3.8/5 (121 Votes)

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This scrumptious recipe features a pecan shortbread crust with cheesecake topped with a salted caramel

  • SHORTBREAD CRUST:
  • 2/3 cup pecans, toasted and roughly chopped
  • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small chunks
  • 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • CHEESECAKE:
  • 2 packages Philadelphia cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • SALTED CARAMEL:
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon flaked sea salt
4.3/5 (13 Votes)

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These Halloween Funfetti cupcakes are a super fun recipe to make with the kids to get the family in the spirit!

  • 1 (18.9-ounce) box Pillsbury Funfetti Halloween Cake Mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup Crisco pure vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon yellow food color
  • 10 drops red food color
  • 1 (15.6-ounce) can Pillsbury® Funfetti Halloween vanilla flavored frosting
4.4/5 (16 Votes)

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These crab and avocado quesadillas are perfect for your next game-watching party or under the sea fiesta! This reci...

  • SALSA:
  • 1 ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and diced into 1/4-inch cubes
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 large ripe tomato, peeled, seeded, and diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 fresh jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
  • QUESADILLAS:
  • 12 (8-inch) flour tortillas
  • 1 1/2 cups crabmeat, cooked, any bits of shell removed
  • 1 1/2 cups Monterey Jack, shredded
  • 2 ripe Hass avocados, pitted, peeled, and mashed
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped scallion
  • 1/3 cup lightly packed, finely chopped cilantro leaves
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
  • Grapeseed or canola oil for frying
4.1/5 (15 Votes)

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These gross little Halloween treats are made with Q-Tips, mini marshmallows, and melted caramel

  • Box of Q-tips cotton swabs (or small, white sucker sticks)
  • Mini white marshmallows
  • Kraft soft caramels candy
3.9/5 (34 Votes)

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A delicious dense and moist lemon cake drizzled with lemon glaze for a lemony flavor everyone loves! Instant Pot Le...

  • CAKE:
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 2 eggs
  • ​1/4 cup plain yogurt
  • ​1/4 cup lemon juice, about 2 lemons
  • ​1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • ​1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ​1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest (zest before juicing your lemons)
  • LEMON GLAZE:
  • 1 cup confectioners sugar
  • ​2 tablespoons lemon juice, about 1/2 a lemon
3.9/5 (41 Votes)

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The Pioneer Woman's Black-Eyed Pea Dip is filled with the fragrant flavors of black-eyed peas, spicy jalapenos, ric...

  • 1 (14-ounce) can black-eyed peas
  • 1/4 whole onion, chopped fine
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 8 slices pickled jalapenos
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • 3 tablespoons salsa
  • hot sauce, to taste
  • salt and black pepper, to taste
3.8/5 (97 Votes)

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