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Pavlova is always a fantasy dessert, worth the long cook time to make

  • TOPPING:
  • 6 egg whites, room temperature
  • Pinch salt
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cornflour
  • 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
  • 1 cup berry compote made from 3 pints fresh mixed berries, eg: raspberries, blueberries and hulled and halved strawberries
4.1/5 (19 Votes)

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This recipe for Frozen Irish Coffee is a knock-off from one that is served at the French Quarter bar, Erin Rose

  • 1 ounce coffee liqueur
  • 1 ounce brandy
  • 1 ounce cold-brew coffee or shot of espresso
  • 2 ounces whole milk
  • 1 scoop vanilla ice cream
  • 1 pint ice
  • 1 1/2 ounces Irish whiskey
  • sprinkle of coffee grounds, for garnish
3.9/5 (23 Votes)

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The texture of this pudding is very unusual as is the color which makes it a fun dessert particularly for children!

  • 1/2 cup sago or tapioca pearls
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 (15-ounce) can pitted cherries or raspberries pureed
  • 1 (15-ounce) can coconut milk or coconut cream
  • 4 tablespoons sugar (or sugar replacement)
4/5 (36 Votes)

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Start your morning right with these delicious, creamy scrambled eggs

  • 8 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
  • 1 package cream cheese cubed
  • 1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped or 1/2 tablespoon dried basil
  • 2 tablespoons onions, minced
4/5 (26 Votes)

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This recipe features conch, a national food of the Bahamas that is the perfect way to start any festive feast

  • FRITTERS:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • sea salt and fresh-ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup firm-packed ground conch or shrimp
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
  • dash Tabasco to taste
  • canola oil for frying
  • CARIBBEAN DIPPING SAUCE:
  • 1/2 cup prepared salsa
  • 1 cup real mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
3.8/5 (51 Votes)

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Tequila, fresh squeezed lime, honey and soy sauce yield a flavorful turkey chili

  • 1 slice high-quality white sandwich bread, torn into quarters
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 onions, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons fresh oregano, minced or 1/2 teaspoon dried
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup tequila, divided, plus extra as needed
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon canned chipotle chili in adobo sauce, minced
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest, grated
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, plus extra as needed
  • Avocado, diced, optional
  • Sour cream, optional
4.1/5 (19 Votes)

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Strawberry cheesecake truffles are easy to make, delicious, and are a pretty-in-pink addition to any celebratory de...

  • 1 (19.1-ounce) package vanilla wafer sandwich cookies or Golden Oreos, crushed
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
  • 3 tablespoons strawberry syrup
  • 1 (16-ounce) package CandiQuik White or Charadelli vanilla baking chips.
  • 2 drops red food coloring
4.2/5 (25 Votes)

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Quick and easy to make divinity in your microwave! Sweet and delicious, a perfect treat to add to your cookie tray

  • 2 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup pecan halves
4.2/5 (16 Votes)

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Yoy will really enjoy these Sour Cream-Cranberry Muffins warm right out of the oven with a nice hot cup of hot coff...

  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 (8-ounce) carton dairy sour cream or plain yogurt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 3/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup pecans, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
4.1/5 (19 Votes)

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This recipe for Ultimate Ribs comes from Tyler Florence

  • 2 slabs baby back ribs, about 3 pounds
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 bacon slices
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 2 cups ketchup
  • 1 cup peach preserves
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
3.9/5 (25 Votes)

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This recipe for a simplified, healthier version of traditional seven-layer dip uses fresh ingredients and will be g...

  • REFRIED BLACK BEANS:
  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow or white onion, about 1/4 medium onion
  • 1 clove garlic, pressed or minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained, or 1 1/2 cups cooked black beans
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • GUACAMOLE:
  • 2 medium avocados, halved and pitted
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice, about 1/2 medium lime
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • PICO DE GALLO:
  • 1 large or 2 medium tomatoes, chopped, about 1 1/2 cups chopped
  • 1/4 cup finely yellow or white onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice, about 1/2 medium lime
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup salsa verde, homemade or jarred, or your favorite salsa
  • Handful of pickled jalapeños, chopped (optional, if you like spice)
4.3/5 (7 Votes)

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Homemade yogurt made super easy using a pressure cooker

  • 1 gallon organic whole milk (I use non-homogenized)
  • 1/4 cup powdered milk
  • 2 packets sweet Yogurt Starter (Y5) or 3 tablespoons yogurt with active cultures
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons Vanilla, optional
  • Strainer - I use 2 Euro Cuisine Yogurt Strainers for 1 gal of milk
4.3/5 (7 Votes)

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