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This toffee has three layers - a shortbread type crust, a layer of chewy caramel and topped with chocolate

  • 1 1/4 cups flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 cup butter, plus 2 teaspoons, divided
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 cups (one package) semi-sweet chocolate chips
3.5/5 (21 Votes)

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This sweet rice cake can be cooked in your rice cooker or in a more typical manner with in a pot with water

  • RICE CAKE:
  • 3 cups Sasum Deer Brand sweet rice, washed and drained
  • 3 cups water
  • 1/2 can coconut cream
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • YUMMY TOPPING:
  • 1 1/2 cans coconut cream
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
4.3/5 (4 Votes)

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Double chocolate vegan chocolate muffins

  • 1 3/4 cups (220-g) All Purpose Flour*
  • 1/2 cup (42-g) cocoa powder (unsweetened)
  • 1 cup (200-g) brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons Instant Coffee Powder
  • 1 cup (240-ml) vegan buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup (80-ml) coconut oil (melted)
  • 1/4 cup (60-g) Applesauce
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar*
  • 1 cup (175-g) vegan chocolate chips and chunks (Mixed)*, plus more to place on top.
4/5 (1 Votes)

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  • 1 package Pillsbury Sugar Cookie Dough
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons hot cocoa mix
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
  • 12 mini pretzels
  • 1 cup Jet-Puffed Mallow Bits
  • *optional - granulated sugar
4/5 (1 Votes)

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You can enjoy this delicious Vanilla Custard anytime of year but traditionally speaking, it's a pleasure everyone i...

  • 2 egg yolks
  • 4 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3/4 cup granulated white sugar
  • 3 cups cold milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3.8/5 (28 Votes)

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Dungeness crabs are delicious eaten freshly cracked with lemon and butter, so hollandaise sauce is a logical — an...

  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 3 ounce/80 ml
  • 3 green onions, white and green parts, minced
  • 1/3 cup minced yellow onion, 2 ounce/60 g
  • 1/4 cup finely grated carrot, 1 ounce/30 g
  • 3 tablespoons peeled and grated fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 12 ounces fresh-cooked lump crabmeat, preferably Dungeness, 375 g
  • 1 cup panko, or as needed, 1 1/2 ounce/45 g
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 12 ounces baby spinach, rinsed but not dried
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
  • 8 large eggs
  • HOLLANDAISE SAUCE
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, 8 ounces/250 g
4/5 (10 Votes)

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Chocolate and peppermint are a great flavor combo any time, but especially during the holidays! This easy whipped t...

  • COOKIE CRUST:
  • 1 3/4 cups cookie crumbs (about 20 cookies)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
  • PIE FILLING:
  • 8 peppermint patties (York or some other patty of peppermint chocolate)
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 (8-ounce) tub whipped topping, thawed
3.9/5 (9 Votes)

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Cheryl and Company's Frosted Cut-Out Cookies are what everyone craves during the holidays, but why wait for them to...

  • 6 egg yolks
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups butter, softened
  • 2 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 7 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon hot water or as needed
3.7/5 (195 Votes)

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Smooth and creamy, this colorful cheesecake is the perfect conclusion to any autumn meal

  • CRUST:
  • 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, tightly packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (1/2-stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • FILLING:
  • 1 1/2 cups canned solid-pack pumpkin
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, tightly packed
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon bourbon
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
  • TOPPING:
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon bourbon
3.8/5 (19 Votes)

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This method of searing and roasting salmon is foolproof-- it never turns out overcooked or dry

  • Fresh salmon filets (1 filet per serving)
  • Kosher salt & pepper and any seasonings of your choice
  • Olive oil
3.8/5 (65 Votes)

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This delicious Nachos recipe was featured on Kitchen Boss, Episode 8- Superbowl Sunday

  • OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:
  • 1 package (8 ounce) Philadelphia cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium white onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 serrano chile, minced
  • 1/4 cup Heinz chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon good-quality chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 15 ounce can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • Serve with tortilla chips (Joey likes the scoop-able type)
  • Sliced scallion
  • Chopped tomato
  • Sliced avocado
  • Chopped cilantro
4.2/5 (12 Votes)

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Intensely savory steak pie is a classic British comfort food, but making it can be a tedious multistep procedure

  • FILLING:
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 pounds boneless beef short ribs, trimmed and cut into 3/4-inch chunks
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 pound cremini mushroom, trimmed, halved if medium or quartered if large
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup beer
  • CRUST:
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup sour cream, chilled
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 6.25-ounces
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces and chilled
3.6/5 (86 Votes)

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