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Make these deviled eggs with pesto for a fresh and unique flavor combination for your next barbecue party

  • 12 hardboiled eggs, peeled
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons basil pesto
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves or parsley leaves, chopped
4.8/5 (9 Votes)

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A very simple yet elegant pudding that really does burst in your mouth! This recipe feeds a crowd so it’s a perfe...

  • 1 cup small tapioca pearls
  • 8 cups unsweetened non-dairy milk (plain or vanilla)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sugar (or your favorite sweetener to taste, it will probably need less than 1 cup of agave nectar for instance)
4.6/5 (17 Votes)

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Grab a plate, scoop and then dip

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium red onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup cilantro leaves and stems, roughly chopped
  • Juice and zest of 1 lime
  • 1 cup corn, frozen & thawed
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups crumbled cornbread
  • 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 (14-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cups yellow cheddar, shredded
  • Tortilla or corn chips for dipping
4.7/5 (16 Votes)

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You don't have to be a chocolatier to make truffles

  • 10 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/8 cup champagne
  • 1 pound semisweet chocolate chips, divided
  • Edible gold leaves, for garnish (optional)
4.2/5 (53 Votes)

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This chocolate cake is the best of the best out there, family and friends love it! Whether your looking to impress ...

  • CAKE:
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup Hershey's cocoa
  • 2/3 cup Crisco
  • 2 beaten eggs
  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • FROSTING:
  • 1 box powdered sugar
  • Cocoa
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
4.4/5 (37 Votes)

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These cinnamon sugar cookies are flavored with the mild sweetness of canela, Mexican cinnamon

  • COOKIE DOUGH:
  • 1 3/4 cup flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons Mexican cinnamon canela
  • 1/2 cup vegetable shortening or lard
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons brandy, or milk
  • CINNAMON SUGAR MIXTURE:
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
3.9/5 (186 Votes)

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These Watermelon Mojito Jello Shots are soo good! The bottom layer is real watermelon juice with sugar and the top ...

  • 1/2 small watermelon, makes 1 cup watermelon juice
  • 4 packets Knox gelatin
  • 1 cup white rum*
  • 1 handful mint, freshly chopped
  • 2 cups water
  • 8 tablespoons sugar, or to taste
  • Replace white rum with ginger-ale for a non alcoholic version
4.1/5 (63 Votes)

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Show your love with these adorable Valentine's Day Cupcakes

  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 eggs, seperated
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3 1/2 cups flour
  • Vanilla frosting
  • Heart sprinkles
4.5/5 (33 Votes)

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Christmas is right around the corner! Show your holiday spirit with these tasty chocolate Christmas Tree Cupcakes,

  • DECORATION:
  • sugar pearls for decoration
  • star shaped candies or yellow fondant for stars on top
  • CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES:
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon fine salt
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons espresso powder
  • 3/4 cups vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
  • 3 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • green food coloring
4.6/5 (21 Votes)

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This is the first time I've made a cherry pie, with homemade cherry pie filling

  • CRUST:
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (I used King Arthur unbleached AP flour)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 cup (2-sticks) unsalted butter chilled and cut into small pieces
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup ice water
  • PIE FILLING:
  • 5 to 6 cups sour cherries*, packed in water or individually quick frozen
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon (I reduced this to 1/4 teaspoon)
  • 1/4 cup quick-cooking tapioca or 1/2 cup Pie Filling Enhancer** OR
  • 7 1/2 teaspoons Clearjel***
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter, optional (I always use this)
  • INGREDIENT NOTES:
  • I used 3 cans of Oregon Fruit Products Sour Cherries in water. For a deep-dish pan, use 4 cans.
  • Pie Filling enhancer can be purchased through King Arthur Flour.com
  • I use Clearjel for all of my fruit pies, which I order from King Arthur.com.
4.6/5 (21 Votes)

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This tastes just like Olive Garden's frozen Peach Bellini's! Serve at your next brunch

  • 6 ounces spumanti, Astt, to taste
  • 1 ounce peach schnapps, to taste
  • Frozen peaches, sliced
  • Ice
4.2/5 (61 Votes)

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This pumpkin cake with cream cheese frosting is light and fluffy, yet dense and moist

  • FROSTING:
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed light-brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cup canned (or fresh) pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 12 ounces of cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
4.5/5 (30 Votes)

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