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This cake is loaded with rum! The glaze is so sweet and buttery, and the cake is so moist, you'll want to eat the w

  • CAKE:
  • 1 (18-ounce) box yellow cake mix
  • 1 (3.5-ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 4 whole eggs
  • 1/2 cup water, cold
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1/2 cup rum, dark or light
  • 1 cup pecans, finely chopped
  • Brown sugar (optional)
  • GLAZE:
  • 1 1/2 stick butter
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cups rum, dark or light
4.2/5 (81 Votes)

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Delicious Creepy Dirt Cups have worms coming out of the 'dirt' that is make from crushed Oreo cookies

  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 1 (4-ounce) package chocolate instant pudding
  • 1 (8-ounce) container whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 (16-ounce) package Oreos (crushed into crumbs)
  • Gummy Sour Worms
  • 10 plastic cups (8 oz. size)
4.5/5 (60 Votes)

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No need for expensive Chinese takeout when you can make your own Chicken Lo Mein in a slow cooker so it is ready, w

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs, about 1 1/2 pounds, trimmed of excess fat, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced diagonally, about 1 cup
  • 2 medium stalks celery, coarsely chopped, about 1 cup
  • 1 medium onion, chopped, about 1/2 cup
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped ginger root
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms, about 3 ounces
  • 1 cup snow pea pods, about 4 ounces
  • 1 (8-ounce) package lo mein noodles, prepared
4.1/5 (78 Votes)

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Just in time for that time of year, when Eggnog appears at our grocery store, these pancakes are a nice change of p...

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (I used unbleached flour)
  • 2 heaping teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
  • Pinch salt
  • 1 1/3 cups Eggnog
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste (or 1/2 tsp pure vanilla)
  • Butter, for the griddle
  • Pure Maple Syrup
4.6/5 (43 Votes)

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Pumpkin pie is for Paleo diets, too! This recipe will be sure to fool your friends and family into thinking this is...

  • CRUST:
  • 1 1/4 cup blanched almond flour
  • 1/4 cup pecan meal (or omit and add an additional 1/4 cup almond flour)
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil or butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoon maple syrup, honey or coconut palm sugar (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • FILLING:
  • 1 3/4 cups pumpkin puree (fresh or canned)
  • 2 eggs
  • 2/3 cup maple syrup (or 1/2 cup honey)
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
  • TOPPING:
  • 3 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon butter or coconut oil
  • 3/4 cup pecan halves
4.4/5 (61 Votes)

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Quick and easy appetizers made from rolling cream cheese, bell peppers, olives, basil, and Parmesan, and cutting th...

  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup roasted red bell peppers, chopped and drained
  • 1/4 cup ripe olives, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 4 spinach-flavor flour tortillas (8 to 10 inches in diameter)
  • Ripe olives pieces
4.5/5 (54 Votes)

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Rich and decadent, these are a surefire way to please a crowd

  • 8 ounces bacon slices
  • 1 cup onions, chopped
  • 1 (10-ounce) package frozen spinach, chopped, thawed, squeezed dry
  • 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 3/4 cup)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
  • 2 3/4 pounds button mushrooms (about 48; each about 1 1/2 inches in diameter), stemmed
4.5/5 (53 Votes)

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Adapted from a couple different recipes for Cauliflower gratin, but decided to roast cauliflower and add caramelize

  • 1 head cauliflower, broken up into florets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 1/2 large sweet yellow onions
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 cups cheese, grated (white cheddar and parmesan is good mix use something that's "sharp" Asiago or aged cheddar).
  • Pepper
4.3/5 (76 Votes)

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Here is a good recipe to play around with

  • 1 package wide noodles (penne is best)
  • 1/4 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 jar spaghetti sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 package sliced pepperoni
  • 3 cups mozzarella, shredded
  • 3 cups cheddar, shredded
  • 1 package mixed veggies (optional)
4.3/5 (71 Votes)

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A quick and easy appetizer that everyone will love

  • 1 (8-ounce) package refrigerated crescent rolls (8 rolls)
  • 1/2 cup (from a 15-ounce can) canned chili
  • 2 hot dogs, each sliced into 8 equal pieces
4.5/5 (51 Votes)

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Yeehaw!! Frosted chocolate cupcakes are given a "hat" and tied off with a "lasso"

  • Chocolate frosted chocolate cupcakes (I used cake mix and canned frosting)
  • Pringle potato chips (Original)
  • Large white sugar-coated gumdrops
  • Twizzlers Pull 'n Peel string licorice candy
  • Twine for decorating cupcakes
4.4/5 (60 Votes)

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Sweet and savory Orange Glazed Pork Chops prepared in a pressure cooker

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 4 thick cut pork chops, about 1 1/4 inch thick
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 cup chicken stock or broth
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1/4 t dried thyme
  • 1/4 t onion powder
  • 1/2 cup orange marmalade
  • 2 tablespoon fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
4.6/5 (42 Votes)

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