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Quick, healthy, and great tasting, Quinoa Spring rolls are filled with greens and a perfectly prepared dressing of ...

  • SPRING ROLLS:
  • 2 cups red quinoa
  • 3 cups water
  • 4 handfuls of greens or lettuce of your choice
  • 10 rice paper wrappers
  • DRESSING:
  • 4 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 5 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons ginger, minced
  • 4 teaspoons sesame oil
4.5/5 (37 Votes)

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The light smoky sweet taste of maple syrup matches up perfectly with oaky bourbon in this delicious autumn cocktail

  • 2 ounces (30 milliliters) bourbon
  • 1 ounce (30 milliliters) maple syrup
  • 1 ounce (30 milliliters) lemon juice
  • 1 lemon twist
4/5 (21 Votes)

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Score big on game day with this easy football-inspired dessert

  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 1 (4-ounce) package Jell-O chocolate instant pudding
  • 1 (10.75-ounce) package prepared pound cake, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 3 (2.07-ounce) chocolate-coated caramel-peanut nougat bars, chopped
  • 1 (8-ounce) tub Cool Whip Whipped Topping, thawed, divided
  • Green food coloring
4.8/5 (10 Votes)

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Loaded potato soup gets really easy when you make it in the slow cooker! The loaded part comes with topping the sou...

  • 3 to 3 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch to 3/4-inch pieces
  • 1 cup yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 (14.5-ounce) cans low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 6 ounces
  • 9 ounces bacon, cooked and diced or crumbled
  • 4 green onions, diced
4.5/5 (39 Votes)

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Simple, sweet and scrumptious! Slow roasted pecans are covered in a cinnamon sugar glaze

  • 1 egg white
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 1/2 cups pecan halves
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
4.5/5 (42 Votes)

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Savory stuffing is perfect anytime of the year

  • 1 spray cooking spray
  • 12 slices whole wheat bread, or white bread, preferably day-old, cubed*
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons light butter
  • 1 cup onions, diced
  • 3 ribs celery, diced
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons dried sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon table salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 2 cups canned chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons chives, fresh, chopped
4.6/5 (34 Votes)

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These healthy ghosts and pumpkins are fun to make and are a healthy snack or treat at your next Halloween party!

  • Bananas
  • Clementine
  • Celery
  • Chocolate Chips
4.5/5 (42 Votes)

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Smooth and creamy, this cheesy soufflé packs a slight cayenne kick to accompany the sweet onion flavor

  • 1 large sweet onion, chopped
  • 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, plus more to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh chives, finely chopped, plus more for garnish
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4.3/5 (60 Votes)

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Lactose-free, soy-free, and gluten-free, this Chinese New Year Cake recipe is the best way to ring in the New Year

  • 1 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 1/2 cup lactose-free organic whole milk
  • 1 package sweet rice flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 (15-ounce) can prepared red bean paste
  • coconut oil to grease pan
  • sesame seeds for garnish
4.5/5 (33 Votes)

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Reese's peanut butter cups are mixed with roasted peanuts and coated with chocolate coating for this easy (and deli

  • 1 package chocolate candy coating (almond bark or candy melts)
  • 1 bag Reese's Peanut Butter Cups (14-18 snack size cups)
  • 1 to 2 cups dry roasted peanuts
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons shortening (if needed)
4.6/5 (28 Votes)

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This old-fashioned Irish oatmeal cake is easy-peasy and is sure to be a hit at your next celebratory event

  • ICING:
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oatmeal
  • 1 1/4 cup boiling water
  • 1 stick unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 tablespoons cream, optional
4.2/5 (65 Votes)

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I'm not big on making candy

  • EQUIPMENT:
  • 3 (0.25-ounce) packages unflavored gelatin
  • 1 cup ice cold water, divided
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • red food coloring
  • nonstick spray
  • 4 to 6-ounces quality dark chocolate, chopped, optional
  • cake pop sticks
  • 9 x13-inch pan, preferably a metal baking pan that doesn't have round corners
  • wax paper and aluminum foil
  • sifter, for powdered sugar
  • stand mixer with wire whisk attachment or a hand-mixer
  • non-stick spray
  • candy thermometer
  • very sharp knife or pizza cutter
4.6/5 (33 Votes)

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