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Holly Leaves Cupcakes
By á-46991
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
Vegan Chickpea Mushroom Burgers with Mustard Green Pesto
By GuidingVegan
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
1-Hour Cinnamon Rolls
By á-30663
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
Pumpkin Cake Pops
By á-10360
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
Pressure-Cooker Brisket in a Pinch
By carvalhohm
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
Guilt-Free German Chocolate Cake
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
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.
Christmas Party Cranberry Dip
By msippigrl
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)
Braided Cherry Danish
By jeenikeen
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
Make-Ahead Buttermilk Pancakes
By Snowy0wl
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
Slow-Cooker Spicy Black-Eyed Peas
By calypan
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
Pressure Cooker Sunday Gravy, Italian Ragu Sauce over Pasta
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
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
Halloween Mummy Spinach Dip
By á-23024
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
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