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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
4/5 (70 Votes)

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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
4.5/5 (32 Votes)

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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
4.1/5 (62 Votes)

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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
4.2/5 (50 Votes)

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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
4.6/5 (26 Votes)

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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
4.6/5 (27 Votes)

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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
4.5/5 (13 Votes)

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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)
4.5/5 (24 Votes)

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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
4.3/5 (32 Votes)

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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
4.3/5 (41 Votes)

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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
4.7/5 (20 Votes)

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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
4.5/5 (22 Votes)

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