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This nutty, golden cake is one of my mom's best

  • 2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 (15-ounce) can solid-pack pumpkin
  • 3/4 cup canola oil
  • 2 cups uncooked oat bran cereal
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1 cup raisins
  • Confectioners' sugar, optional
4.1/5 (8 Votes)

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Be prepared to see these cheese fritters disappear fast! The delicious mix of cheeses and sour cream fry up into...

  • Fritters:
  • 3 eggs
  • 8 ounces sour cream
  • 1/2 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
  • 3 cups pepper jack cheese, shredded
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 cups Parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, minced
  • 1/2 cup green onions, minced
  • Fat for frying
  • Sauce:
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons spicy mustard
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
3.7/5 (42 Votes)

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This 3 layered Christmas Jello Salad takes a little effort and time but the results are worth it, it's so tasty!

  • BOTTOM LAYER:
  • 1 box lime jello
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 can crushed pineapple with juices
  • MIDDLE LAYER:
  • 1 box lemon jello
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 8.75 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 cups cool whip
  • TOP LAYER:
  • 1 box cherry, raspberry or strawberry Jello
3.9/5 (52 Votes)

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This pumpkin bread is a yeast dough base, so it is light and airy

  • BREAD:
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup warmed milk
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/2 cups bread flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • BUTTERED RUM GLAZE:
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/8 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rum
3.8/5 (56 Votes)

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The same satisfaction of a caramel-dipped apple, but in cake form

  • 1 (2-layer size) package yellow cake mix
  • 1 (3.4-ounce) package JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/3 cup oil
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled and coarsely chopped
  • 20 KRAFT caramels
  • 3 tablespoons milk
4/5 (15 Votes)

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Make your favorite flavored popcorns at home with these ideas - switch up, try them all! From traditional Kettle Co

  • 12 to 16 cups freshly popped popcorn
  • Check for other ingredient under directions
4/5 (31 Votes)

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Get ready to impress your guests this Thanksgiving with this amazing Spicy Southern-Fried Turkey Wings recipe! Supe

  • 8 turkey wings separated at joints, tips removed, rinsed well and patted dry
  • 8 tablespoons Emeril's Essence seasoning
  • 2 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 3 tablespoons hot sauce
  • Peanut oil for frying
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons salt
4.5/5 (6 Votes)

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A great healthy version of French Fries! Use one tablespoon of oil with fresh potatoes and no oil cooking with froz...

  • 1 3/4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes*
  • 1 tablespoon canola or olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Or substitute a 28-ounce bag of frozen fries for the fresh potatoes. If frozen exclude the oil.
3.9/5 (23 Votes)

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Make sure to serve this savory Garlic Rosemary Monkey Bread warm out of the oven right after you drizzle it with a ...

  • 12 ounces fontina cheese, shredded (about 3-cups)
  • 7 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 cup (1-stick) butter, melted plus more for pan
  • 2 (16-ounce) cans refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
  • Olive oil and flaky salt, for serving
3.8/5 (17 Votes)

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These deliciously sweet and spicy sausages may be served as an appetizer with toothpicks or with fried rice as a ma...

  • 2 pounds Conecuh brand original spicy smoked sausage
  • 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons Creole mustard
  • 2 teaspoons white vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4/5 (9 Votes)

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A super easy festive punch recipe with tons of holiday flavors

  • 1 Granny Smith apple
  • 1 Braeburn apple
  • 1 heaping cup fresh cranberries
  • 1 large sprig rosemary
  • 1 bottle Pinot Grigio
  • 1/2 cup white grape juice
  • 1/4 cup sugar, plus more for garnish)
  • 1 can club soda
3.7/5 (13 Votes)

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While you're deep-frying your turkey, use orange and bourbon to give it even more great flavor and taste

  • FOR THE BRINE:
  • 2 gallons cold water
  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups bourbon
  • 1 cup kosher salt, such as Morton’s brand
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large navel orange, sliced into 6 wedges
  • 2 bay leaves, crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
  • 1 3-inch cinnamon stick, coarsely broken
  • FOR THE TURKEY:
  • One 12 to 14 pound turkey, defrosted if frozen, giblets removed. Deep frying recommended maximum bird is 15 pounds. Smaller is ideal.
  • NOTE: Only use the following if oven roasting, smoking or grilling your bird:
  • 1 large navel orange, sliced into 6 wedges
  • Several sprigs of fresh herbs, such as sage, thyme, rosemary, etc.
  • 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier or other orange-flavored liqueur (optional)
  • Freshly ground black pepper
3.7/5 (79 Votes)

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