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Velveeta Ultimate Nachos
By nlhartman
Velveeta cheese is the best for cheesy, creamy, beefy, nacho deliciousness! The best part is they're party ready in...
- 1 pound extra-lean ground beef
- 7 cups tortilla chips (about 6-ounces)
- 1/2 pound (8-ounces) Velveeta®, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 cup lettuce, shredded
- 1/2 cup tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/3 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
Oriental Ramen Broccoli Cole Slaw
By lkalemba
Broccoli Slaw with Ramen noodles, slivered almonds, sun flower seeds, chopped green onions and dressing made with y...
- 2 (3-ounce) packages beef-flavor ramen noodles
- 2 (8 1/2-ounce) packages broccoli coleslaw mix
- 1 cup toasted slivered almonds
- 1 cup sunflower seed
- 1/2 bunch green onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup oil
- 1/3 cup white vinegar
Charleston Cheese Dip
By clawson
You can't go wrong with this Charlston favorite! I love that the dip is so versatile and you can serve it with brea
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 dash cayenne pepper
- 8 butter crackers, crushed, such as Ritz
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- Corn chips, crackers or bagel chips, for serving
Christmas Vanilla Roll Cake
By dlgates60
This cake may not be a yule log, but it is certainly a log that brings happiness and joy! This moist cake is rolled
- CAKE:
- 2 eggs
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup (30 grams) cake flour, sifted
- 3 tablespoons (30 grams) cornstarch
- 1/4 cup red & green Wilton batter bits (found at WalMart)
- 2 egg whites
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- VANILLA BUTTERCREAM:
- 1 cup butter, room temperature
- 3 cups (360 grams) powdered sugar
- 3 to 4 tablespoons red and green sprinkles
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 to 3 teaspoons heavy cream
- DECORATIONS:
- 4 ounces white chocolate
- Red and green sprinkles
Slow Cooker Autumn Harvest Veggie Soup
By Kathy_Hester
You can’t go wrong with brussels sprouts and winter squash
- Please note that this recipes uses a 1 1/2 to 2 quart slow cooker*
- 2 cups water (475 g)
- 1 1/2 cup winter squash, diced (210 g)
- 1 cup brussels sprouts, shredded (88 g)
- 1/2 cup carrots, diced (65 g)
- 1/4 cup bell pepper, diced (38 g)
- 2 tablespoons cooked onion, (11 g)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 vegan bouillon cube
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme (2 g)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Toasted minced pecans for garnish, optional
World's Best Corned Beef Cheese Ball
By campbellkid36
This corned beef cheese ball is a hit at any party
- 1/4 pound corned beef, thinly sliced
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 (8-ounce) package shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Dash ground red pepper, cayenne
- 1 cup pecans, chopped and toasted
Marshmallow Bunny Peep-Tini
By rrxing
Have you ever had a martini on Easter and thought to yourself, "Hm, this martini is missing something?" It was miss...
- 1 ounce marshmallow vodka (such as Smirnoff Fluffed or Poppin’ Marshmallow Puff)
- 2 ounces cranberry juice
- 1 Peeps marshmallow bunny
- Easter-themed candy sprinkles
- Simple syrup (1 tablespoon sugar + 1 tablespoon water)
Grilled Corn with Herb Butter
By courtneyj87
This well-seasoned butter will douse each slightly char-grilled ear of corn with creamy and zesty flavor as it melt...
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons fresh tender herbs, finely chopped (such as cilantro, chives, and/or flat-leaf parsley)
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- cayenne pepper to taste
- 8 ears corn, shucked
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Crock Pot Ribs
By taochavez
These Crock Pot Ribs with barbecue sauce are fall-off-the-bone tender
- Ribs (pork or beef)
- 2 cups BBQ sauce + extra to brush
- 1 cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (you can substitute white vinegar)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoon Worcestershire
- dash of hot sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
Broken Glass Cupcakes
By á-32164
Perfect recipe for a Halloween or April Fool's day party ! Red velvet cupcakes with frosting and glass shards with
- SUGAR GLASS:
- 1 can white frosting
- 1 box red velvet cake mix
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 3 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- EDIBLE BLOOD:
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water, or more as needed
- 15 drops red food coloring
- 3 drops blue food coloring
Crockpot Peach Cobbler
By GratefulSea
Slow cookers are especially handy for creating deeply flavorful desserts with very little prep time
- 4 cups fresh or frozen sliced peeled peaches
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup Original Bisquick® mix
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup milk
- Ice cream or whipped cream
Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats
By á-92703
Cute little pumpkins are made from homemade Rice Krispie treats that have food coloring to make them orange, with a...
- 6 cups Rice Krispie cereal
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 (10-ounce) bag marshmallows
- Red and yellow food coloring (to make orange color)
- 12 Tootsie Rolls
- 1 green fruit roll-up (you will only be able to find the blue/green combo)
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