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Sweet, spicy and savory, this popcorn pecan snack will become a favorite for your family and friends

  • 5 cups popped popcorn
  • 2 cups pecans
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or virgin coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 cup golden raisins
4.1/5 (9 Votes)

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This noodle kugel gets its delicious, sweet flavor and creamy consistency from a decadent combination of cream chee...

  • TOPPING:
  • butter for greasing baking dish
  • 1 (12-ounce) package wide noodles
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
  • 4 tablespoons butter, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3/4 cup apple juice
  • 2 medium Granny Smith or other sweet-tart apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons butter, cubed
  • 1 heaping cup corn flakes
4.3/5 (11 Votes)

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This quick and easy Slow-Cooker Hoppin' John recipes comes together in no time and cooks up hands-free in your slow...

  • 4 strips thick-cut bacon, diced
  • 1 small onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 cup dried black-eyed peas, rinsed and picked over
  • 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
4.3/5 (8 Votes)

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Green chiles make this Paleo pork stew flavorful and add a little zip

  • TOPPINGS:
  • 10 fresh New Mexico or Anaheim green chiles
  • 5 poblano chiles
  • 2 jalapeño chiles
  • 6 medium tomatillos, husked and rinsed well in warm water, then dried
  • 1 large white onion, halved and peeled
  • 6 tablespoons canola oil, divided
  • 3 pounds pork shoulder, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 6 garlic cloves, gently smashed and peeled
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon coriander
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano leaves
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 2 quarts low-sodium or homemade chicken stock
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro with stems
  • 6 fresh epazote leaves*, optional
  • 2/3 cup crumbled fresh goat cheese or queso fresco
  • Very thinly sliced red radishes
  • Toasted salted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
  • Chopped cilantro
  • Warm corn tortillas
4/5 (6 Votes)

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This zesty Jalapeño-Cheese Grits Casserole is a spicy way to start the day

  • 6 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cups Bob's Red Mill coarse-ground cornmeal
  • 1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce, such as Frank's
  • 2 jalapeños, seeded and chopped
  • 1/4 cup canned green chiles, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 3 large eggs, beaten
3.8/5 (5 Votes)

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This year for Cinco de Mayo I grilled some burgers, dressed them up with hot sauce and cheese, and served them in-b...

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Mrs. Dash Southwest Chipotle Seasoning Blend to taste
  • 1 avocado
  • juice of 1 fresh lime
  • 1 package, store bought Holy Guacamole salsa blend
  • 1 scallion chopped
  • 1/3 cup cilantro leaves, divided
  • 8 slice cheese, your choice
  • 9 teaspoons Sriracha sauce, more or less to taste
  • 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
  • butter and canola oil
4.5/5 (4 Votes)

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These coconut-lime butter cookies have a light and sweet yet tart flavor that's so unique! Refreshing for any time ...

  • COOKIES:
  • 4 sticks (1-pound) salted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice (or 1 tablespoon of each)
  • 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
  • ICING:
  • 3 cups powdered sugar, plus more if needed
  • 2 tablespoons cream of coconut
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest, plus extra for decorating
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest, plus extra for decorating
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon coconut extract
  • dash of salt
  • 1 large egg white
  • juice of 1 lemon, plus more if needed
  • juice of 1 lime, plus more if needed
3.8/5 (17 Votes)

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Scary and delicious, these spiders won't leave webs in the corners of your home

  • BROWNIES:
  • 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • DECORATIONS:
  • 1 to 2 (16-ounce) packages chocolate candy coating (also called confectioners’ coating, candy melts or bark coating)
  • 10 licorice wheels
  • 50 raspberry gumdrops (you can also use M&M’s or other red candy)
  • Black non-nonpareils
  • Confetti color stick sprinkles
4.5/5 (4 Votes)

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This broiled cod recipe is the easiest and tastiest fish recipe that we guarantee the whole family will love

  • 1/4 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 (6-ounce) cod fillets
  • 2 teaspoons butter
4.3/5 (3 Votes)

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Make Rigatoni with Sausage Meat Sauce for dinner tonight

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 or 3 cloves garlic
  • 4 ounce white mushrooms, finely chopped (pulse in food processor or chop by hand)
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons dried basil
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • Kosher salt and black pepper
  • 1 pound Italian sausage (I use a combo of sweet and hot)
  • 1 (28-ounce) can San Marzano tomatoes
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can tomato puree
  • 3 1/2 cups water
  • 1 pound dried rigatoni
4.1/5 (30 Votes)

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Low carb cake? Yes it is a reality! Almond meal replaces flour and your favorite sweetener replaces sugar in this t...

  • CAKE:
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 3/4 cup, plus 1 tablespoon sugar substitute
  • 5 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups blanched almond flour / meal
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • FROSTING:
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 3/4 cup sugar substitute
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4/5 (44 Votes)

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Yes, you read that right. You can make your own homemade hamburger buns, in an hour

  • OPTIONAL:
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour (King Arthur Flour recommended)
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour* (or bread flour. King Arthur Flour recommended)
  • 1 (.25 ounce) package instant yeast (I used Fleischmann's Rapid Rise Yeast)
  • 2 tablepoons white sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg, whisked
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons poppy or sesame seeds
4/5 (32 Votes)

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