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Pioneer Woman's Peach Cobbler
By peridot728
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
Strawberry Blintzes
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
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
Halloween Orange Sherbet Punch
By á-46991
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
Beer Cheese for Soft Pretzels
By á-49077
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
Parmesan Crusted Roasted Asparagus
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
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
Pressure Cooker Candied Sweet Potatoes with Pecans
By Renna
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
Salted Caramel Popcorn Balls
By davidv
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
No Bake Bourbon Pecan Truffles
By SAEB
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
Fresh Blackberry Cobbler
By msippigrl
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
Apple Cake with Vanilla Sauce
By á-1590
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
Easter Crack White Chocolate Toffee
By á-11135
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
One Pot Cajun Shrimp & Sausage Pasta
By rossboys
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
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