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Green Slimed Popcorn
By á-160091
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
Roasted Acorn Squash with Mushrooms, Peppers & Goat Cheese
By KEGMD
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
Makeover Noodle Kugel Recipe
By CarolineNGa
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
Kristi's Easy Eggs Benedict
By á-13856
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
Christmas Pudding
By LyndaB
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
Pavlova with Fresh Summer Berries & Raspberry Coulis Sauce
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
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)
Roasted Salmon
By á-90
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
Taco Burger Sliders
By á-61574
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
Carrot & Zucchini Mini-Muffins
By naqgal90
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
Jello Sour Cream Fruit Salad
By sherryl61
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)
Pressure Cooker Maple Butter Glazed Carrots
By Renna
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
Marmalade-Glazed Ham
By nlhartman
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
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