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Fruit salad with booze, add any type of flavored vodka you want

  • 2 pineapples, peeled, cored and cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 ripe mangos, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
  • 4 kiwis, peeled and cut into slices
  • 2 large oranges, peeled and separated into sections
  • 1 ripe cantaloupe, peeled, seeded and cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 package of strawberries cut into slices
  • 1 ounce grapes, cut in halfs
  • 2 apples, cored and cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 cups vodka
  • Juice of 3 limes
3.9/5 (44 Votes)

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Spice your party up with this Chef Guy Fieri's Queso Dip recipe! Perfect for dipping veggies, crackers or tortilla ...

  • 6 ounces fresh Mexican chorizo (about 2 links)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tabelspoons flour
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups Mexican Style Four Cheese, finely shredded
  • 1/2 medium vidalia onion, sliced
  • 1 medium red pepper, sliced
  • 2 green onions plus extra for garnish, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
4.1/5 (26 Votes)

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This beef stew is certainly perfect for Christmas, but you’ll enjoy it so much you’ll make it several times thr...

  • 2 1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 onions, chopped
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 1/4 cup red wine
  • 4 cups beef stock
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 3 large potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 4 carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch slices
  • 1 (10-ounce) package frozen peas
4/5 (23 Votes)

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Make these mini quiche muffins on the weekend, and have leftovers to reheat for an easy weekday breakfast

  • FILLING:
  • 12 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (or other herb)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • VEGGIES:
  • 1 cup broccoli, cut into teeny tiny florets
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped small
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup onion, diced fine
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeds and veins removed, diced fine (optional)
  • ADD-INs:
  • 1 1/2 cups cheddar, gruyere, mozzarella, or other cheese, divided
  • 1 pound bacon, sausage, or other meat, fully cooked
4.1/5 (18 Votes)

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Super simple and super delicious, St

  • 1 (2-sticks) cup unsalted butter, softened, plus more for greasing pan
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1 1/4 cups buttermilk, well shaken
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 (3-ounce) box lime gelatin
  • 2 cups heavy cream, cold
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • Green sanding sugar, for sprinkling
4.2/5 (18 Votes)

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This cornbread recipe is perfect for making the night before any big holiday gathering, so that you can take time t...

  • 1 cup butter or margarine, divided
  • 3 cups white cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 7 large eggs, divided
  • 3 cups buttermilk
  • 3 cups soft breadcrumbs
  • 2 medium onions, diced, about 2 cups
  • 1 large bunch celery, diced, about 3 cups
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh sage or 1 tablespoon dried rubbed sage
  • 6 (10 1/2-ounce) cans condensed chicken broth, undiluted
  • 1 tablespoon pepper
3.8/5 (114 Votes)

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In cooking, often simple is best, and this sugar cookie recipe is no exception

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 cups of flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Colored sugars for decorating
4.1/5 (20 Votes)

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This Greek stuffed prosciutto & fig jam pork loin roll may sound and look intimidating, but it's actually simple an...

  • PAN SAUCE:
  • 3 to 4 pound pork loin roast, butterflied (your butcher can do this for you)
  • Kosher salt & fresh cracked black pepper
  • 3 to 4 slices prosciutto
  • 1 jar fig jam (easily found at most grocery stores)
  • 1 cup Greek feta cheese, crumbled
  • Frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry (or fresh spinach, washed and dried)
  • 2 garlic cloves, sliced thin
  • 1/2 cup Ruby Red Port Wine (or any red wine)
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 1 pat unsalted butter
4/5 (30 Votes)

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Lemony Baked Ricotta is simple to prepare but a fancy enough appetizer to serve at your next party or get together

  • 1 pound whole-milk ricotta, about 2 cups
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, plus 1 teaspoon zest
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • extra-virgin olive oil, optional
  • crackers to serve
4.3/5 (9 Votes)

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Mashed potatoes are a Thanksgiving side dish staple, and fresh dill and buttermilk take them to the next level with...

  • 2 pounds small red potatoes
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup potato water
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons dill
  • 2 scallions, sliced
4.3/5 (9 Votes)

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This date-sweetened, gluten-free muffin recipe is easy to make and super healthy

  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 2 medium bananas
  • 3 dates, pitted
  • 10 drops stevia
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon celtic sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
4.3/5 (9 Votes)

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Easy and delicious green beans filled with the rich flavors of chicken broth, crisped bacon, fresh onion, and butte...

  • 1/4 cup chopped uncooked bacon
  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4.3/5 (9 Votes)

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