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Rich Cake is a Sri Lankan Christmas tradition, usually served without icing during the festive season

  • 4 ounces chopped stem ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 4 ounces chopped mixed peel?
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 8 ounces raisins
  • 1 pound soft pale brown sugar
  • 8 ounces sultanas
  • 1 pound softened butter
  • 8 ounces currants
  • 8 ounces semolina
  • 8 ounces chopped crystallized pineapple
  • 12 large eggs, separated
  • 8 ounces chopped cashew nuts
  • 4 ounces chopped almonds Marzipan
  • 8 ounces chopped bright red glace cherries
  • 8 ounces cashew nuts
  • 4 ounces chopped dark red glace cherries
  • 1 pound icing sugar
  • 3 tablespoons brandy
  • 1 egg white
  • 3 tablespoons rose water
  • 4 tablespoons brandy
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon rose water
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground mace
3.7/5 (14 Votes)

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The flavors from the Brussel sprouts and butternut squash, mixed with crunchy pecans and dried cranberries with a t...

  • ROASTED BRUSSEL SPROUTS:
  • 3 cups Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed, yellow leaves removed
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH:
  • 1 1/2 pound butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed into 1-inch cubes (Yields about 4 cups of uncooked cubed butternut squash)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • OTHER:
  • 2 cups pecan halves
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons maple syrup (optional)
3.4/5 (56 Votes)

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These slow cooker ribs could not be easier

  • 3 pounds boneless country-style ribs
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/2 cup Coca-Cola
  • 2/3 cup barbecue sauce
4.2/5 (13 Votes)

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This stuffing recipe comes together quickly using Ritz cracker crumbs instead of bread cubes or cornbread

  • 1 cup coarsely chopped mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine, 1/2 stick
  • 1 (1-pound) package RITZ crackers, coarsely crushed, about 7 cups crumbs
  • 2 Granny Smith apples, unpeeled, cored and large diced
  • 1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
  • 1 tablespoons chopped, minced rosemary
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can chicken broth
  • 2 eggs, beaten
3.7/5 (46 Votes)

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This recipe for divinity comes with some extra tips to make it perfect! And, always delicious

  • 2 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped pecans.
4.3/5 (4 Votes)

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Try this Bacon-Bourbon Apple Pie recipe

  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup flour, divided
  • 6 tablespoon cold butter, divided
  • 5 slices cooked Oscar Mayer bacon, crumbled
  • 1 ready-to-use refrigerated pie crust (1/2 of 14.1-ounce package)
  • 6 cups sliced peeled Golden Delicious apples (about 6 apples)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoon bourbon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
3.7/5 (33 Votes)

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This tender and juicy pot roast with bold Mexican flavors is perfect for a weeknight meal

  • 1 large onion, halved, thinly sliced
  • 1 pound baby red potatoes (about 8 potatoes)
  • 1 (2 1/2 to 3 pound) boneless beef chuck roast
  • 1 (1-ounce) package Old El Paso™ original taco seasoning mix
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 can (14.5-ounce) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, drained
3.8/5 (9 Votes)

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Boston Market's Squash Casserole is the best vegan squash casserole that your taste buds have ever had the privileg...

  • 4 cups zucchini, chopped
  • 4 cups yellow squash, chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 1/2 sticks Earth Balance or other vegan butter
  • salt, black pepper, sage, thyme, and parsley to taste
  • 1 package cheddar Daiya or other vegan shredded cheese
  • 1 better than bouillon no chicken vegan bouillon cube
  • 1 loaf of freshly baked vegan cornbread
4.2/5 (12 Votes)

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A simple vegan pasta that requires simply scrumptious ingredients and only takes 30 minutes to make! A creamy butte...

  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and washed, about 12-ounces
  • sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 lemons, 1 lemon cut into slices, juice of half of 1 lemon, 1/2 of a lemon cut into wedges, divided
  • 3 1/2 olive oil, divided, plus more to taste
  • 3 to 4 large cloves garlic, minced, about 2 tablespoons
  • about 5 cups bow tie pasta, see notes if gluten-free
  • 2 1/2 cups unsweetened plain almond milk
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour, substitute another thickener like cornstarch if gluten-free
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast, optional
4.3/5 (4 Votes)

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Ham Loaf with Pineapples is a satisfying and inexpensive main dish

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup crushed saltines (about 30 crackers)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground fully cooked ham
  • 1/2 pound ground pork
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1 (8-ounce) can sliced pineapple, drained, divided
4.2/5 (6 Votes)

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I love Poppy Seed Dressing on tuna and chicken salad, so I came up with this recipe a couple of years ago and we ha...

  • 1 1/2 cups Splenda
  • 2 teaspoons dry mustard
  • 2/3 cup vinegar
  • 1/4 of a medium-size onion
  • 3 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • 2 cups vegetable oil
4.2/5 (5 Votes)

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Aunt Jean’s Gluten-Free Rum Cake is the perfect recipe to satisfy your rum cake cravings without sacrificing your...

  • CAKE:
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 (about 20-ounce) Gluten-free Yellow cake mix, Betty Crocker gluten-free mix will not work
  • 1 (3.75-ounce) package instant vanilla pudding
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 1/2 cup dark rum
  • GLAZE:
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup dark rum
  • 1/4 cup water
3.7/5 (12 Votes)

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Aunt Jean’s Gluten-Free Rum Cake Christmas Cake - Rich Cake