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Sweet and salty, this Green Slime Popcorn will be one of your favorite Halloween treats! Serve in a large bowl, or ...

  • 1 regular bag microwave popcorn
  • 1 1/4 cup white chocolate coating discs
  • Americolor's Neon Green Food Coloring Gel
4.5/5 (8 Votes)

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All your favorite veggies combined together!

  • 2 acorn squash
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups cabbage (core removed before slicing)
  • 1 cup 1/4-inch-sliced sweet onion
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced in 1/4-inch julienne
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced in 1/4-inch julienne
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 2 cups cremini mushrooms, cleaned and quartered
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 ounces crumbled goat cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley, for garnish, optional
4.3/5 (6 Votes)

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Lower in calories but big in flavor, this Makeover Noodle Kugel Recipe makes a great snack or dessert on any occasi...

  • TOPPING:
  • 1 (12-ounce) package yolk-free noodles
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 (16-ounce) package 1% cottage cheese, about 2 cups
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 4 Eggland's Best eggs
  • 1 cup egg substitute
  • 8-ounces reduced-fat sour cream, about 1 cup
  • 1 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup cinnamon graham cracker crumbs, about 3 whole crackers
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
4.3/5 (6 Votes)

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Kristi's Easy Eggs Benedict recipe is one you can make in a pinch with ingredients you probably already have on han...

  • 3 egg yolks
  • juice of 2 lemons
  • 2 sticks butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • dash of salt
  • Franks hot sauce to taste
  • 4 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • pinch salt and pepper
  • 4 waffles, toasted crispy
  • 8 slices of ham, warmed in a skillet
4.3/5 (6 Votes)

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This really is a figgy pudding as it includes dried figs, as well as all the usual dried fruit

  • DRY INGREDIENTS:
  • 1 1/4 cup soft brown or white breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped to about the same size as the raisins
  • 1/2 cup dried figs, chopped to about the same size as the raisins
  • 1 cup currants
  • 1 cup seedless raisins
  • 1 cup sultanas or raisins
  • 6 tablespoons high quality candied peel, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup almonds, finely chopped
  • 1 cup light or dark muscovado sugar
  • 1 cup shredded suet
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground mixed spice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • WET INGREDIENTS:
  • 1 orange, zest and juice
  • 1 lemon, zest and juice
  • 1 apple, cored and grated
  • 3 free-range eggs, lightly beaten
  • 10 tablespoons stout or similar dark beer
  • 10 tablespoons milk
  • 4 tablespoons brandy
  • butter, for greasing pudding bowls
4.1/5 (9 Votes)

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Pavlova (Pav) is a meringue cake that has a light and delicate crisp crust and a soft sweet marshmallow center

  • MERINGUE CAKE:
  • 4 large egg whites
  • 1 cup superfine or castor sugar
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch (corn flour)
  • TOPPING:
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Fresh fruit - kiwi, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, passion fruit, peaches, pineapple, or other fruit of your choice. I like to use fresh blueberries, raspberries and either blackberries or olallieberries
  • RASPBERRY COULIS SAUCE:
  • 2 (8 ounce) containers fresh or frozen raspberries
  • 1 teaspoon lemon rind
  • 1 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • OPTIONAL:
  • 1 tablespoon Chambord (Raspberry Liquor)
4.2/5 (9 Votes)

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Baked salmon with choice of sauce; raspberry mustard, Sicilian lemon balsamic or soy honey mustard

  • RASPBERRY MUSTARD SAUCE:
  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon raspberry balsamic
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 3 tablespoons Grey Poupon Harvest Coarse Ground Mustard
  • SICILIAN LEMON BALSAMIC VINEGAR:
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar mixed with 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • SOY-HONEYMUSTARD:
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons coarse ground mustard
4.3/5 (12 Votes)

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Taco burger sliders are the best of both worlds; tacos and well burgers! Slide these onto your plate and into your

  • 2 tablespoons lower sodium salsa, such as Newman's Own® Mild Salsa*
  • 4 teaspoons taco seasoning
  • 1 pound 90% lean ground beef
  • 4 very thin slices 2% cheddar cheese (about 3 ounces), halved (optional)
  • 8 small round whole wheat dinner or potato rolls, split and, if desired, toasted
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1/2 cup lower sodium salsa
4.1/5 (14 Votes)

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Grated carrot and zucchini play nicely together in these frosted mini muffins

  • MUFFINS:
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup brown rice flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup grapeseed oil
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup carrots, grated
  • 1/2 cup zucchini, grated
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • FROSTING:
  • 1 cup whipped cream cheese, room temperature, 8 ounces
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
4.3/5 (12 Votes)

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This easy peasy jello sour cream fruit salad is great for summer time

  • 1 small container Cool Whip
  • 1 cup sour cream (1/2 pint)
  • 1 box (4-ounce) flavored jello (match it to your desired fruit)
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1 can fruit (match to jello flavor)
3.8/5 (99 Votes)

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The perfect side for a holiday meal or a regular, week day dinner, maple glazed carrots are delicious with ham or r...

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cups baby carrots
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
4/5 (20 Votes)

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A perfect recipe for the holidays, this Marmalade Glazed Ham is sweet with a little spice, with a hint of tropical ...

  • 1/2 cup bitter orange marmalade
  • 1/4 cup honey, pure maple syrup, or light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce, Aleppo pepper, or spicy Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons bourbon, Cognac, or dark rum
  • 1 (12 to 14-pound) whole cured, smoked, bone-in ham
4.2/5 (14 Votes)

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