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Bacon Asparagus Pastry Twists
By á-6184
Bacon and puff pastry wrap tender asparagus spears for this delightful appetizer
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 6 to 8 slices bacon
- 12-15 asparagus spears
- 1 egg, beaten
- Salt
- Pepper
Eggnog
By á-174535
Fluffy beaten egg whites make this eggnog recipe lighter and easier to drink than a cup of cream and booze has any ...
- 6 large eggs, separated
- 1 cup sugar
- pinch of kosher salt
- 3 cups whole milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups dark rum
- whole nutmeg and cinnamon stick, grated with a microplane for serving
Cheesy Creamed Spinach Casserole
By Susan52
This cheesy spinach casserole is the perfect side to compliment any meal
- 1 medium sweet onion
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 (8-ounce) cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, squeeze to remove as much water as possible.
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, fresh grated
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
- 1 cup Asiago cheese, shredded, divided
Strawberry Margarita Jello Shots
By á-18433
Fresh strawberries are the tasty edible vessels that contain party-worthy strawberry margarita Jello shots
- 2 pounds fresh strawberries
- 6 ounces Margarita mix
- 1 cup tequila
- 2 ounces Triple Sec
- 1 (3-ounce) package strawberry Jello
- Lime and sugar for garnish
Holly Fudge
By carvalhohm
This holiday treat is super easy to make! All you need is pantry ingredients, cream, and some candied cherries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup red and green candied cherries, chopped
7-Layer Salad
By á-25138
A family favorite, 7-layer salad tastes delicious and is a perfect way to use up those little bits of leftover sala...
- SALAD:
- 1 head Romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
- 1 (12-ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 thick slices bacon, cooked, chopped
- DRESSING:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Roasted Mushrooms in a Browned Butter, Garlic & Thyme Sauce
By margiekyle
You really can't go wrong with mushrooms, garlic and butter and browning the butter only makes things better with t...
- 1 pound mushrooms, cleaned
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Collard & Mustard Greens with Bacon
By LRay
Delicious mustard and collard greens made even better with the addition of bacon, onions, and a hint of Tabasco sau...
- 4-ounces slab bacon, about 8 or 9 slices, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1 small onion, minced
- 2 large bunches collard greens, stemmed
- 1 bunch mustard greens, stemmed
- 1/2 cup chicken stock or canned broth
- salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- Tabasco or hot pepper sauce, optional to taste
Bubba Gump Coconut Shrimp
By MJH
Beer and pancake mix as a shrimp batter? Pure genius! These coconut shrimp are quick-fried to stay crispy on the ou...
- 1/2 pound unpeeled medium-size fresh shrimp
- 3/4 cup pancake mix
- 3/4 cup beer
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup flaked coconut
- Vegetable oil
Apple Cinnamon Kringle
By mahto
Traditional Kringle recipes typically involve cutting butter into a yeast dough and can take up to three days to pr...
- KRINGLE:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup (4.5 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into 1 tablespoon chunks
- 1 egg
- FILLING:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 medium apples, diced
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ICING:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Greek Roasted Potatoes
By hanley89
When it comes to Greek potatoes, one could argue that the oven roasting is a must
- 3 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes or 3 pounds small red potatoes, cut into quarters
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice( 3-4 lemons)
Grilled Pineapple with Lime Dip
By courtneyj87
Serve this dish as an appetizer or dessert—the choice is yours! If desired, the pineapple wedges can be rolled in...
- LIME DIP:
- 1 fresh pineapple
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 package (3-ounce) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon grated lime peel
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