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Peppermint Popcorn Bark
By lauramae
Peppermint Popcorn Bark is a great Holiday version of Monster Munch
- 2 bags microwave popcorn, popped (18-20 cups)
- 1 box (6 ounce) candy canes, crushed
- 1 package Almond Bark
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract or a few drops of peppermint oil
Spinach Bacon Cheese Puffs
By Susan52
These Spinach Bacon Cheese Puffs are sure to be a hit at your next gathering, whether it's during the holidays or a...
- 1 (4-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 2 packed cups chopped fresh spinach
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta
- 3 slices crispy cooked bacon, crumbled
- Coarse salt and fresh ground black pepper
- 1 (8.7-ounce) sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed and cut into 9 squares
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Melted Halloween Witch
By á-75888
Cute take on a classic Halloween dessert fun for the family to make and eat
- Chocolate ice cream cones
- Chocolate Icing
- Twizzler Pull and Peel
- Green gummy worms
- Large chocolate cookie
Simple Crockpot Beef Stew
By cecelia26_
Beef roast, carrots, potatoes, onion, tomato sauce, beef broth, and peas combine in the crockpot to make a traditio...
- 2 pounds beef roast, cubed
- 2 cups carrots, sliced
- 2 cups potatoes, diced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 teaspoons quick cooking tapioca
- Salt and pepper
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 cup water or beef broth
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups frozen peas
Cheesecake Filled Chocolate Covered Strawberries
By á-17891
These plump strawberries filled with cheesecake, dipped in chocolate and then drizzled are perfect for birthdays, p...
- Whole strawberries
- Philadelphia ready-to-eat cheesecake filling
- Good quality dipping chocolate
Cherry Cream Cheese Bake
By TrayH
This Cherry Cream Cheese Bake recipe is super yummy and quite easy to make!! It takes less than 5 minutes to put to
- 1 (12-ounce) can cherry pie filling
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 (8-ounce) tube crescent rolls
- 1/2 stick of butter
- 2 tablespoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Slow Cooker Barbecued Pulled Pork
By á-174535
A simple and delicious slow cooker Barbequed Pulled Pork recipe
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons sambal oelek or other Asian chile sauce
- 4 1/4 pounds boneless pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into 4 pieces
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Rye, Kale, Mushroom & Pumpkin Seed Stuffing
By á-174535
Using rye bread to make your stuffing gives it a unique flavor
- 4 tablespoons plus 3/4 cup olive oil, divided, plus more
- 10 cups coarsely torn seeded rye, dried out overnight
- 1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- 1 pound mixed mushrooms (such as maitake, oyster, or crimini), cut into large pieces
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 celery stalks, chopped
- 6 medium shallots, chopped
- 1 bunch kale, ribs and stems removed, leaves torn
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth, divided
Puerto Rican Fried Plantains
By GratefulSea
This super simple, quick, and easy recipe is the perfect appetizer for any festive occasion or celebratory party
- 2 large green plantains
- 4 cups cold water
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to garnish
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 cup peanut oil
Coffee Cake Bread
By á-25181
Coffee Cake Bread – Picture this
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoon cinnamon
Easter Bread, Pane de Pasqua all Uovo
By VickiC223
Pane de Pasqua all Uovo or Easter Bread is a traditional Easter bread recipe that is often served during Easter cel...
- 2 eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 (0.25-ounce) packages of active dry yeast
- 5 cups sifted flour, divided
- 3/4 cup butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon milk
- sprinkles to decorate
Green Papaya Spring Rolls
By joylicious
These Vietnamese green papaya spring rolls are delightfully refreshing and low in fat and calories which make them ...
- GREEN PAPAYA SALAD:
- 1 small green papaya
- 1/2 cup peanuts, roughly chopped, can use salted or unsalted
- 1 to 2 cups bean sprouts
- 1 to 2 tomatoes, cut into long thin strips
- 1 red chili, minced, plus more to taste
- 3 green onions cut into ribbons
- 1/2 cup fresh Vietnamese basil, torn
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon fish sauce or soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon oil
- 2 tablespoon fish sauce
- 3 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 to 1 tablespoons honey or agave
- SPRING ROLLS:
- 12 square rice paper sheets
- 3 ounces rice vermicelli
- 1/2 head of green, red, or romaine lettuce, about 12 leaves
- 1 large carrot julienne or shredded
- 1/4 cup each Vietnamese basil, mint or coriander
- 2 to 3 cups Green Papaya Salad
- SPICY PEANUT SAUCE:
- 1/4 cup peanut butter, smooth or crunchy
- 3/4 cup of water
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon Hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon peanuts, chopped
- VIETNAMESE FISH SAUCE:
- 1/3 cup fish sauce
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 6 tablespoons sugar
- 1 large garlic clove, crushed, peeled, and minced
- 1 medium shallot, crushed peeled, and minced
- 1 Thai chili pepper, seeded, and minced
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