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Blintz Souffle
By MOH
Blintz Souffle is an easy and delicious recipe to make for any occasion
- 12 frozen blintzes ,assorted flavors, defrosted just enough to separate
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar
Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake
By francesn
Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake combines the rich and creamy flavors of everyone's favorite dessert, cheesecake, wi...
- BOTTOM CRUST:
- 22 golden Oreos crushed
- 5 tablespoons melted butter
- FILLING:
- 4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese
- 1 2/3 cups sugar, divided
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 (11.75-ounce) jar of Smuckers strawberry ice cream topping
- TOPPING:
- 12 golden Oreos crushed, divided into 2 bowls--1 for plain Oreo topping and 1 for your strawberry ones
- 1 1/2 teaspoon softened butter
- 3 tablespoons of strawberry gelatin
Basic Gravy
By Talk2usoon
This 4-ingredient gravy is the easiest recipe you'll find
- Butter
- Flour
- Water
- Chicken OR beef bouillion
Ham & Cheese Ring
By clawson
This ringed ham and cheese masterpiece is a work of art no one can resist
- 2 (8-ounce) cans refrigerated Crescent dinner rolls
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup pepperoncinis
- 1/4 cup fresh basil
- 1/3 pound salami
- 1/3 pound ham
- 1/4 pound prosciutto
- 8 slices provolone, halved
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil and balsamic vinegar for the dip, optional
Christmas Crack Corn
By broots
Popcorn is covered in caramel and chocolate, absolutely delicious! Like the recipe title implies this Christmas Cra
- 12 cups popped corn
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 tablespoons (one stick) unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- I cup salted peanuts, roughly chopped, optional
- 6 ounces (about 1 cup) semisweet chocolate chips (I use Ghirardelli 60%)
- Grapeseed, vegetable, or canola oil for greasing pans and bowls
Fully Cooked Ham
By lindaauman
Heating a fully cooked ham in a pressure cooker can be a healthy way to prepare a ham
- Fully cooked ham
- 2 cups pineapple juice
- Sliced onion
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- Meat thermometer
Round Steak Diane
By VerneJ
A fun and quick way to prepare a delicious steak your family and or guests will surely love
- 2 pounds beef round stead, cut 1/2-inch thick
- 1/2 cup dry sherry
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons bottled steak sauce
- 2 teaspoons snipped chives
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- Instant unseasoned meat tenderizer
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 2 (3-ounce) cans sliced mushrooms, drained
- 1/4 cup brandy
Indian-Style Nachos with Warm Spices & Tamarind Chutney
By á-174535
Delicious Indian inspired nachos with warm spices and tamarind chutney
- SPICY CHICKPEAS & POTATOES:
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed
- 1 russet potato, peeled, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- TAMARIND CHUTNEY:
- 1/2 cup tamarind concentrate
- 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- CHIPS & ASSEMBLY:
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- 6 ounces restaurant-style tortilla chips
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves
- Indian hot pepper or cayenne, optional; for serving
Chocolate Dipped Almond Horns
By ctozzi
These horseshoe-shaped crescents have a moist and chewy interior that yields under a crunchy almond coating
- SUBSTITUTE FOR MARZIPAN:
- 10 ounces marzipan, broken into 1-inch pieces
- 4 ounces almonds, finely ground
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 large egg white
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure almond extract
- 1 cup almonds, sliced
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 2 1/2 cups marzipan = 2 cups almond paste plus 1 cup of powdered sugar plus 2 tablespoons of corn syrup, mixed well
- Or 12 ounces almond paste, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 ounces finely ground almonds.
Olallieberry Apple Crisp
By GuidingVegan
When the Olallieberries are fresh, this makes a perfect crisp recipe! Serve warm topped with ice cream
- TOPPING:
- FILLING
- 5 cups peeled, sliced apples
- 5 cups olallieberries
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup instant tapioca
- 1 ⁄2 cup orange juice concentrate
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3/4 cup vegan melted butter
- 2 cups oats
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
Cajun Fried Turkey
By Dholli3000
A deep fried turkey recipe doesn't get easier than this one! Cajun Fried Turkey is a way to shake things up this Th
- 1 (13-pound) turkey
- 3 tablespoons creole seasoning
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 3 to 4 gallons peanut oil
Potato Latkas
By LisaRich
This Potato Latka recipe is perfect to serve to your family and friends during Hanukkah, but this recipe is so deli...
- 6 medium-sized potatoes, grated
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/4 cups flour
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra as needed
- 1/4 cup of butter, plus extra as needed
- salt and pepper to taste
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