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This cobbler recipe inspired by Ree Drummond's is perfection

  • FRUIT:
  • Butter, for greasing baking dish
  • 3 pounds peaches, frozen
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Pinch of salt
  • TOPPING:
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 heaping tablespoons sugar, plus extra for sprinkling over the top
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable shortening or lard
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 2 whole eggs
3.7/5 (292 Votes)

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If you've never had blintzes, brace yourself! These are thin crepes, filled with a sweet ricotta filling, then wrap...

  • CREPE BATTER:
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • Pinch salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for sauteing the crepes
  • CHEESE FILLING:
  • 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar (I used 5 tablespoons.)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 egg
  • Strawberry sauce (optional); strawberry preserves work well, too
  • 1 quart strawberries hulled, sliced
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 orange zest finely grated
4.2/5 (47 Votes)

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This orange sherbet punch with orange kool aid ice cubes is a great dessert drink idea to serve at your Halloween

  • 1 packet orange kool aid
  • 1 (46-ounce) can pineapple juice
  • 1 (2-liter) bottle Sprite
  • 1 (1.5-quart) tub orange sherbet
4.2/5 (45 Votes)

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Add this delicious beer cheese to soft pretzels to make the perfect snack for watching the game

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup Blue Moon beer
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups colby jack cheese, shredded
  • 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
4.5/5 (28 Votes)

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Roasting asparagus transforms this vegetable into a level of flavor that has a "nutty" layer of deliciousness

  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, ends trimmed
  • Olive oil
  • Kosher salt & fresh cracked pepper
  • Parmesan Cheese, a chunk to be freshly grated
4.6/5 (27 Votes)

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Candied sweet potatoes in less than 10 minutes? It's possible with this quick and easy pressure cooker recipe

  • 3 sweet potatoes, cut in 3/4 inch slices then cubed
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • Marshmallows, optional
4.4/5 (34 Votes)

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Who knew popcorn could be a decadent dessert? You'll love the sweet/salty combination of the popcorn, caramel, and ...

  • 25 caramel candies, unwrapped
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 3 cups mini marshmallows
  • 10 cups salted plain popped popcorn
  • 2 ounces milk chocolate
  • 2 teaspoons course sea salt
  • Cooking spray
4.6/5 (21 Votes)

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From The Seitanic Chef Here is a recipe that is perfect for the season

  • 2 1/2 cups roasted chopped pecans
  • 1 cup crushed vegan graham crackers
  • 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup bourbon (plus more for sipping)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Fancy toothpicks
4.7/5 (18 Votes)

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Fresh blackberries are rolled up in a buttery homemade pastry, cut into slices, and baked

  • 1 1/2 sticks butter, divided
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar, plus 2 tablespoons for sprinkling on top
  • 3 cups fresh blackberries
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
4.5/5 (22 Votes)

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This cake is deliciously spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg and apples, making a delicious combination when paired with v...

  • CAKE:
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 large apples, cored and grated
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (optional- I leave them out)
  • SAUCE:
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • pinch salt
4.1/5 (69 Votes)

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The kids will love this yummy Easter Crack White Chocolate Toffee Recipe and you’ll love how easy it is to make

  • 1 cup butter, 2 sticks
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 stack saltine crackers
  • 1 (1-pound) package white almond bark, melted
  • Easter spring sprinkles or pastel sprinkles and/or M&Ms
4.7/5 (10 Votes)

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One pot meals are perfect for quick and easy weeknight dinners

  • 1 pound linguine
  • 3 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons cajun seasoning, divided
  • 1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp
  • 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1/2 cup diced green pepper
  • 1 pound kielbasa sausage, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Parsley, chopped, garnish
4.4/5 (19 Votes)

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