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How adorable! These Holly Leaves Cupcakes work perfectly for a holiday get together

  • 1 package Pillsbury® Moist Supreme® Classic White Premium Cake Mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup Crisco® Pure Vegetable Oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 container Pillsbury® Creamy Supreme® Classic White Frosting
  • 1 container Pillsbury® Funfetti® Garland Green Vanilla Flavored Frosting
  • 1 cup Pillsbury® Funfetti® Rudolph Red Vanilla Flavored Frosting
4.3/5 (14 Votes)

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Try these delicious Vegan Chickpea Mushroom Burgers with Mustard Green Pesto at your next Barbeque or grilling summ...

  • BURGERS:
  • 1 tablespoons grapeseed oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 2 cups mixed mushrooms (buttons, portobello, shiitake)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon low sodium tamari (or soy sauce)
  • 2 cups cooked chickpeas (if canned, drained and rinsed)
  • 1/2 cup chickpea flour
  • additional grapeseed oil for cooking
  • PESTO:
  • 2 to 3 cloves of garlic, roughly chopped
  • 4 cups packed mustard greens
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4.3/5 (14 Votes)

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These simple and delicious cinnamon rolls are good-to-go from scratch to your tummy in less than an hour

  • DOUGH:
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 envelope instant or ‘rapid rise’ yeast (approx. 2 1/4 teaspoon)
  • 1 egg
  • CINNAMON SUGAR FILLING:
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup butter, completely softened
  • CREAM CHEESE ICING:
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons milk, if needed
  • STANDARD ICING:
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
4.3/5 (14 Votes)

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Delicious pumpkin cake shredded and mixed with a cream cheese frosting, rolled into balls, stuck on sticks, and dip...

  • Unflavored nonstick cooking spray
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup nonfat milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup pecan halves, for decorating
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 pound confectioners' sugar
  • 1 1/2 pounds finely chopped white chocolate (or two 11-ounce bags white chocolate chips)
  • 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
4.3/5 (14 Votes)

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Braised brisket in about an hour, with this Pressure-cooker Brisket in a Pinch dinner anything is possible

  • 1 (1.5 to 2-pounds) brisket
  • 3 teaspoon canola oil
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 can tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoon paprika
  • pepper to taste
  • salt to taste
  • 2 teaspoons chipotle seasoning
4.3/5 (14 Votes)

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Cook's Country Magazine featured a Reduced-Fat German Chocolate Cake

  • FOR THE CAKE:
  • 3 ounces milk chocolate , chopped
  • 3 tablespoons Dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • 1/3 cup boiling water
  • 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter , softened
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs , room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup low-fat sour cream , room temperature
  • FOR THE FROSTING:
  • 1 cup fat-free evaporated milk
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup pecans , toasted (see note) and chopped fine
  • 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut , toasted (see note)
  • NOTE: Avoid fat-free sour cream, which will make the cake gummy. Toast the coconut and nuts in a 325-degree oven, shaking the pan often, for about 15 minutes.
4/5 (43 Votes)

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Cream cheese is spread in a pie plate and topped with homemade cranberry sauce and served with honey graham cracker...

  • 1 (12-ounce) bag fresh cranberries (Ocean Spray)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese (reduced fat ok)
  • Honey Graham Crackers or Buttery crackers (such as Club or Waverly)
4.3/5 (17 Votes)

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Nothing looks more impressive on a breakfast table than a braided Danish

  • 1 box (2 pastries) frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cups sweet cherries (fresh or frozen) pitted
  • 2/3 cup extra fine granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 egg
3.9/5 (25 Votes)

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Fluffy but thin, tangy, delicate Best Make-Ahead Buttermilk Pancakes whip up with ease! The batter stores well in t...

  • 4 eggs
  • 1/4 pound unsalted butter, 1 stick, melted
  • 4 cups buttermilk (or 1/4 cup cider vinegar or fresh lemon juice added to 3 3/4 cups with milk, stirred and microwaved for 45 seconds)
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons sugar, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
4.3/5 (19 Votes)

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Enjoy this easy slow-cooker recipe that's perfect for pot luck dinners and barbecues

  • 4 cups water or chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Better Than Bouillon Chicken Base
  • 1 can Rotel Tomatoes with Green Chiles
  • 1-pound dried black-eyed peas, sorted and rinsed (no need to soak)
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and diced
  • 1 jalapeno chile, seeded and minced
  • 1 1/2 cups ham, diced
  • 4 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 cups kale or spinach, roughly chopped
4/5 (40 Votes)

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Being a native Californian, with a combination of German and Mexico roots, I'd never heard of-- yet along-- tasted ...

  • SAUCE:
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 rack baby back ribs (about 2 1/4 pounds), cut into 2-rib sections
  • Table salt and ground black pepper
  • 1 pound hot Italian sausage links
  • 2 medium onions, chopped fine (about 2-cups)
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 4 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 4-teaspoons)
  • 2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
  • 2/3 cup beef broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • MEATBALLS:
  • 2 slices hearty white sandwich bread, crusts removed and bread cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk (Six tablespoons of plain yogurt thinned with 2 tablespoons of milk can be substituted for the buttermilk.)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
  • 2 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 2 teaspoons)
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/2 teaspoon table salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 pound meatloaf mix* (I used a combo of ground beef and pork)
  • 2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped fine
  • 1 ounce Pecorino Romano, grated (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • PASTA:
  • 1 1/2 pounds spaghetti or linguine
  • 2 tablespoons table salt
  • Grated parmesan cheese for serving
4.2/5 (18 Votes)

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This mummy will be the hit at your party! Filled with spinach dip, and wrapped in mozzarella strips, he's scary an

  • 1 (16-ounce) package frozen pizza dough, thawed
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 sticks KRAFT or POLLY-O Mozzarella String Cheese
  • 2 black olive slices
  • 1 cup BREAKSTONE'S Reduced Fat or KNUDSEN Light Sour Cream
  • 1/4 cup KRAFT Lite Ranch Dressing
  • 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained
  • 1 green onion, sliced
  • 1/2 cup red peppers, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup KRAFT Parmesan Cheese, grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • WHEAT THINS Original Snacks
4.2/5 (18 Votes)

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