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A deliciously gorgeous Cranberry Apple Jello Salad

  • 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple undrained
  • 2 packages (small box) raspberry Jello
  • 1 (16-ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 1 apple, chopped
  • 2/3 cup walnuts, chopped
  • Water, as needed
3.7/5 (88 Votes)

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Candied sweet potatoes are a traditional Southern side dish that's a holiday and potluck favorite

  • 6 to 8 medium red sweet potatoes (I had 9 long, skinny ones), peeled and cut into chunks or thick slices
  • 1 stick salted butter, 1/2 cup
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
4/5 (13 Votes)

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If you've ever had genuine Hawaiian barbecued pork, this traditionally involves roasting a suckling pig in a pit wi...

  • SALSA:
  • 1 tablespoon green tea leaves (about 2 bags)
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 (4-pound) boneless butt roast
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • 4 pineapple slice rings (preferably fresh pineapple)
  • 1 mango, seeded and peeled
  • 1 jalapeno, minced with membrane and seeds removed
  • 1/2 small red onion, finely mined
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, finely minced
  • Juice of one lime
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
4/5 (8 Votes)

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Carlos O'Kelly's Chile Con Queso is the easy and super cheesy queso dip recipe that is sure to be the star of your ...

  • 2 tablespoons real butter, sliced
  • 1 (1-pound) box Velveeta cheese, cut into chunks
  • 1 (8-ounce) container sour cream
  • 1 (10-ounce) can tomatoes and chiles, do not drain
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
3.8/5 (79 Votes)

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Ube [ooh-beh] is purple yam, which should not be confused with purple potatoes or with purple sweet potatoes

  • CORNMEAL PIE CRUST:
  • 1 1/2 pounds purple sweet potatoes
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1/3 cup confectioner’s sugar
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup chilled lard or vegetable shortening
  • 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
  • 6 tablespoons ice water
  • For the Cornmeal Pie Crust, makes one 9-inch or 10-inch double crust
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1/3 cup confectioner’s sugar
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup chilled lard or vegetable shortening
  • 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
  • 6 tablespoons ice water
3.9/5 (23 Votes)

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A decadent way to use up that leftover Halloween Candy! Use your favorite leftover candy! Baked in a delicious vani

  • 1 stick butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg, room temperature
  • 2 egg whites, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups Halloween candy, chopped (I used Reese's peanut butter cups M&M's, and peanut M&M's)
3.7/5 (14 Votes)

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A much healthier version of fried Raviolis made with an air fryer

  • 1 (14-ounce) jar marinara sauce
  • 1 (9-ounce) box cheese ravioli, store-bought or meat ravioli
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 cups Italian-style bread crumbs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
3.3/5 (113 Votes)

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Devotees of this Thanksgiving tradition swear that once you try Honey & Sage Brined Deep Fried Turkey, you'll never...

  • 1 (12 to 16-pound) turkey
  • 6 quarts water
  • 1 1/2 cups kosher salt
  • 1 cup honey
  • 1 handful fresh sage leaves
  • 6 fresh garlic cloves, peeled and left whole
  • 2 tablespoons cracked black pepper
  • 2 ounces your favorite spice rub
  • 4 to 5 gallons Peanut Oil, for frying
  • Turkey fryer and burner
3.7/5 (46 Votes)

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This is one of Ree Drummond's 16-minute meals

  • 1 cup soy sauce, low-sodium
  • 6 tablespoons sherry or cooking sherry
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 4 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, peeled and minced fresh
  • 1 1/2 pounds flank steak (or flatiron, or London broil), trimmed of fat and sliced very thin against the grain
  • 3 tablespoons peanut or olive oil
  • 8 ounces fresh snow peas, trimmed
  • 1 large red bell pepper, sliced thin
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 medium onion, sliced thin
  • 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/4 cup carrots, shredded
  • Crushed red pepper
  • Jasmine or long grain rice
3.8/5 (33 Votes)

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Spider Web 7-Layer Dip combines the flavors you love from 7-layer dip and a festive spider web design for a Hallowe...

  • 1 (16-ounce) can refried black beans
  • 1 (1.25-ounce) envelope taco seasoning
  • 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies, drained (or jalapeños if you like it hot)
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup guacamole
  • 1 1/2 cup shredded cheese
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup chopped fresh tomato
  • A couple large bags of tortilla chips
4.5/5 (6 Votes)

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My cousin Luisa is a phenomenal cook and baker and uses many recipes from her birthplace, Sulmona, Italy

  • 5 jumbo eggs
  • 1 pound walnuts
  • 1 pound dates chopped fine
  • 1 pound brown sugar
  • 1 cup (or more to taste) chocolate chips
  • 3 cups flour
  • 5 teaspoons cocoa
  • 5 espresso spoonfuls of baking powder
  • Confectioner's sugar
3.7/5 (14 Votes)

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These garlic mashed potatoes are so scrumptious! Serve as a side for just about anything! My only frustration in m...

  • 4 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into even pieces
  • 3 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons cream cheese (low-fat is okay), softened
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (or half & half)
  • NOTE: Yukon Gold potatoes, unpeeled are excellent!
4/5 (6 Votes)

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