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Spiced Popcorn with Pecans & Raisins
By á-174535
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
Noodle Kugel
By á-4084
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
Slow-Cooker Hoppin' John
By VerneJ
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
Paleo Loca's Pork Green Chile
By ROBandSEAN
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
Jalapeño-Cheese Grits Casserole
By Marlenew
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
Cinco de Mayo Burger
By margiekyle
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
The Pioneer Woman's Coconut-Lime Butter Cookies
By lindaauman
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
Creepy Crawly Brownie Spider Bites
By AuntieGooper
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
Broiled Cod Recipe
By Suzolson
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
Rigatoni with Meat Sauce - Instant Pot
By lindaauman
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
Low Carb White Birthday Cake
By aerin8
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
Best Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns - Made in an hour!
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
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
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