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If you don't own a pressure cooker, this meatball with marinara recipe will still work in a slow cooker

  • MEATBALLS:
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated, 1/2 cup
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 pound meatloaf mix, ground beef and pork combo
  • SAUCE:
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, minced
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano, or 2 teaspoons dried
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
  • Sugar
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil (as a garnish)
4.6/5 (32 Votes)

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These Melted Snowman Cookies are so darn cute!! Plus, they are simple and easy to make! Between work and the crazin

  • 1 package Betty Crocker’s Sugar Cookie Mix
  • 10 to 12 large marshmallows
  • Black decorating gel
  • Your favorite white cookie icing (or use my recipe below!)
  • Wilton decorating tips (I used a #16 star tip from Wilton)
4.5/5 (33 Votes)

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Fulfill your pumpkin cravings with these incredible snickerdoodle cookies

  • FILLING:
  • 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly-ground ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • CINNAMON SUGAR COATING:
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • Dash of allspice
4.2/5 (65 Votes)

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These awesome Rajas con Queso Mini Tamales are popular in the state of Zacatecas in Northern Mexico which you must ...

  • TAMALES:
  • 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon lard
  • 2 1/4 cups masa harina (instant corn flour)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • Salt
  • 1 1/4 cups homemade chicken broth, hot
  • 16 big unbroken dried corn husks
  • FILLING:
  • 2 small poblano chile peppers
  • 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
  • 1 cup coarsely white onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 ear of corn, kernels removed
  • 1/4 cup Mexican crema
  • 1/4 cup Oaxaca or Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • Salt
4.8/5 (14 Votes)

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These caramel-filled apple cookies are surprisingly easy and such a crowd-pleaser! It's all the flavor of a caramel...

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (7.4-ounce) box Alpine Spiced Apple Cider Instant Drink Mix, not sugar free
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 (14-ounce) bag of Kraft Caramels
4.8/5 (15 Votes)

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As if jello shots needed to get any more festive, these are made with Champagne—perfect for your New Year's Eve p

  • 8 ounces Champagne
  • 7 ounces lemon-lime soda, divided
  • 3 packets unflavored gelatin
  • Food coloring (if desired)
  • Sanding sugar
4.4/5 (42 Votes)

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This layered coffee cake is super moist and tender, because it has sour cream in it--yum! There is a layer of pumpk...

  • CAKE:
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3 eggs
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • PUMPKIN LAYER:
  • 1 (15-ounce) cans pumpkin puree
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves OR
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, in lieu of cinnamon, ginger and cloves
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • PECAN STREUSEL:
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped
  • 3/4 stick butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
4.6/5 (29 Votes)

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Pair it with fried fish or fried chicken - this cole slaw is super delicious and easy to make! Serve with dinner ro

  • 1 (16-ounce) bag cabbage/coleslaw mix
  • 1/4 teaspoon parsley
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 minced onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon or horseradish mustard
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/3 cup mayo
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon white or apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic
4.6/5 (28 Votes)

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Easy baked tuna cakes are perfect as appetizers, but perfect for a light dinner

  • 1 package Stove Top Lower Sodium Stuffing Mix for Chicken
  • 2 cans white tuna in water, drained, flaked
  • 1 cup Kraft Creamy Mozzarella Shredded Cheese with a Touch of Philadelphia
  • 1 small stalk celery, finely chopped
  • 3 green onions, finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup Miracle Whip made with Olive Oil Spread, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
  • 1 teaspoon zest and 1 tablespoon juice from 1 lemon
4.6/5 (27 Votes)

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Mano margaritas are sweet and refreshing any time of the year! You can add chile, sugar or salt to the rim!

  • 1 cup ice
  • 1 lime wedge
  • 3 ounces silver tequila
  • 1 small mango—peeled, pitted and coarsely chopped (3-ounces)
  • 1 1/2 ounces fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon chile powder, such as Tajin (see Note)
  • 2 ounces orange liqueur
  • 1 1/2 ounces agave nectar
  • 3 ounces grapefruit soda
4.4/5 (43 Votes)

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These simple rice bowls with salmon, sautéed spinach, and black sesame seeds make for a perfect weeknight dinner o...

  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
  • 1 large clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 4 (4-ounce) salmon fillets, skin removed
  • 1 teaspoon canola oil
  • 10 ounces baby spinach
  • 2 teaspoons black sesame seeds
4.3/5 (44 Votes)

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Chocolate cupcakes frosted with a Cool Whip chocolate frosting with Andes peppermints and Ghirardelli Peppermint ba...

  • CUPCAKE:
  • 1 box Betty Crocker triple chocolate cake mix
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 cup Andes peppermint crunch.
  • FROSTING:
  • Cool Whip Chocolate Frosting
  • Andes peppermint crunch
  • Ghirardelli Peppermint bark
4.5/5 (39 Votes)

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