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Pumpkin Bread in a Jar
By á-163435
This bread in a jar is a great way to make small servings of delicious bread that can keep for a while
- 2/3 cup shortening
- 2 2/3 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups canned pumpkin
- 2/3 cup water
- 3 1/3 cups flour
- 2 to 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2/3 cup nuts
- Spray inside jars with food release spray
Citrus Martini
By GratefulSea
Shaken, not stirred, evokes the classic martinis of James Bond
- 2 candied clementines, halved lengthwise
- 6 ounces citrus flavored vodka
- 2 ounces triple sec
- Ice
Egg, Biscuit & Sausage Gravy Breakfast Casserole
By á-46991
Looking for a great start to a great day? Try this delicious breakfast casserole made with eggs, biscuits and sausa...
- GRAVY:
- 1 pound roll bulk pork breakfast sausage (like Jimmy Dean)
- 2 tablespoons butter, plus more for the pan
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 2 cups milk, more or less, as needed
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- BISCUITS:
- 1 cup self rising flour
- 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/3 cup of buttermilk
- CASSEROLE:
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Strawberries & Cream Popcorn
By á-11624
The popcorn bar has been raised with these scrumptious Strawberries & Cream Popcorn treats! The sweet glaze and spr...
- 1 cup corn kernels, popped on the stovetop
- 1 cup lite corn syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 (3-ounce) box strawberry jello
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 bag mini marshmallows
- 2 ounces butter
- 1 bag freeze dried strawberries, roughly crushed
Easter Bread
By á-174535
Nothing is better than homemade bread, especially traditional holiday breads
- MASTER SWEET DOUGH:
- 6 to 7 large eggs
- food coloring, optional
- All-purpose flour for dusting
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 5 tablespoons sugar, divided
- 1 3/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces, brought to room temperature, plus 1/2 tablespoon, melted
Cheesy Pigs in Blankets
By barbie24
Cheesy pigs in a blanket are get anytime of the day! But great for gatherings like football, basketball this is a e...
- Cooking spray
- 1 (6 ounce) portion fresh pizza dough
- 1 1/2 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 4 turkey hot dogs, halved crosswise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
- 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
Paleo Broccoli Salad
By ROBandSEAN
This broccoli salad is paleo friendly and can easily be adjusted to your own preferences
- 3 ounces sliced prosciutto
- 1 1/2 pound broccoli crowns, chopped finely
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped finely (about 1/4 of a medium onion)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, packed, chopped finely (about 1/2 a bunch)
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1/2 cup raisins, chopped (I used flame raisins because I like the flavor, but use what you have)
- 1/4 cup Brazil nuts, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, or more to taste
- 1/3 cup mayo, or more to taste
Lemon-Sage Roast Turkey Breast
By smclane
Weight watcher friendly roasted turkey breasts are low in calories but big on flavor
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, divided (15 Points)
- 3 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped (0 Points)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped (0 Points)
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, grated (0 Points)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (0 Points)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground (0 Points)
- 2 pounds uncooked boneless skinless turkey breast (use one 2-pound breast) (11 Points)
- 1 1/2 cups canned low-sodium chicken broth, divided (1 Points)
- 6 large garlic cloves, unpeeled (0 Points)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (0 Points)
Spicy Cajun Seafood Stew
By á-174535
Quick and easy spicy cajun seafood stew is best served over rice with a piece of crusty French bread for dipping in...
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces smoked andouille sausage, diced, about 1 1/2 cups
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 bell peppers, red and/or green, chopped, about 2 1/2 cups
- 1 onion, chopped, about 1 1/2 cups
- 1 (8-ounce) bottle clam juice
- 1 can diced tomatoes, 15 ounces
- 1 pound firm white fish, such as halibut, grouper or black sea bass, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp, 25 to 35 count
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
- Kosher salt to taste
- cooked white rice, for serving
Holiday Tree-Shaped Cheese Ball
By Tarah716
Holiday Tree-Shaped Cheese Ball is the most delicious make-ahead cheese ball recipe to adorn your holiday table
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto
- 1 tablespoon grated onion
- 1/4 teaspoon yellow mustard
- roasted red pepper sauce or hot sauce
- 1/4 cup parsley or cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup pine nuts or sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 piece lemon peel, if desired
- assorted crackers to serve
Chicken Potato Chip Club Sandwiches
By lorik
Not your grandma's chicken salad sandwiches! These double decker sandwiches have bacon (oh, yea) and potato chips,
- 6 slices bacon
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise, plus more for spreading
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons fresh herbs, chopped (such as dill, chives and/or parsley)
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 3 cups rotisserie chicken, skin removed, chopped
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 12 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed
- 3 cups potato chips, plus more for serving
- 1 tomato, thinly sliced
- Lettuce leaves, for topping
- 1 small bunch watercress, large stems removed
- Pickles, for serving
Rise 'n Shine Omelet Cups
By dkanon
Rise 'n Shine Omelet Cups are the perfect bite-sized appetizer for your next brunch or breakfast buffet table
- 5 eggs
- 1/2 cup chopped cooked ham
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced scallions
- prepared muffin cups or 1 (6-count) can refrigerated biscuits
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