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Try this recipe for Buffalo Wing Popcorn for your next movie night! Frank's Red Hot sauce and butter combine with c...

  • Nonstick vegetable oil spray
  • 8 cups popped plain popcorn, from 1/2 cup kernels
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup Frank’s Red Hot Original sauce
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4.1/5 (10 Votes)

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A delicious, easy dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes, this creamy linguine with shrimp recipe will impr...

  • 1 (6-ounce) package linguine, uncooked
  • 1/3 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/3 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed
  • 15 uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
4.7/5 (25 Votes)

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These sweet cinnamon and apple cookies are perfect for Fall or Halloween parties or get togethers, but personally I

  • 1 (16.5-ounce) roll refrigerated sugar cookie dough
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup medium apple, peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice
  • 24 caramels, unwrapped
  • 2 tablespoons half-and-half
  • 3 chopped pecans
4.5/5 (23 Votes)

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Black vodka is probably one of the best ingredients for making Halloween drinks for your adult party

  • 2 ounces black vodka
  • 2 ounces creme de cacao or coffee-flavored liqueur
  • 1 scoop vanilla ice cream
  • Pinch of finely grated nutmeg, for garnish
4.8/5 (8 Votes)

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Packaged ice cream sandwiches make a frozen chocolate-peanut butter dessert that's so easy, you may never buy ice c

  • 2/3 cup PLANTERS Crunchy Peanut Butter, divided
  • 1/2 cup cold milk
  • 1 (3.9 ounce) package JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding
  • 1 (8 ounce) tub COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided
  • 12 vanilla ice cream sandwiches
  • 2 tablespoons PLANTERS Dry Roasted Peanuts, chopped
4.5/5 (28 Votes)

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Around Valentine's Day, you'll find lobster tails are on sale at affordable prices

  • 2 whole lobster tails
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
  • salt to taste
  • ground white pepper, to taste
  • NOTE: I used Old Bay Seasoning, instead of paprika salt and pepper
  • 1 lemon - cut into wedges, for garnish
4.2/5 (24 Votes)

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Give your deep-fried Thanksgiving turkey a fun Cajun twist with a variety of seasonings that will make you think yo...

  • RUB SEASONING:
  • 1 (12-pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed
  • 4 to 5 gallon peanut oil
  • 1/2 cup kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons onion powder
  • 3 tablespoons black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons white pepper
  • 2 tablespoons sweet basil
  • 2 teaspoons bay leaves ground
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons file powder
  • 3 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons paprika
  • INJECTOR SEASOING:
  • 2 cups butter
  • 1/4 cup onion juice
  • 1/4 cup garlic juice
  • 1/4 cup Louisiana-style hot sauce
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 (7-ounce) beer
4.4/5 (11 Votes)

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These cookies are a great way to achieve the delicious flavors of eggnog-- a custard-flavor with notes of nutmeg an...

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, room temperature
  • 1 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon eggnog extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon rum extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 whole egg
  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 3/4 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • Coarse sugar, to roll the cookies with (granulated sugar can work okay, too)
4.4/5 (39 Votes)

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This bacon ranch cheeseball is super yummy and always a hit every time I make it! You can even make this as a snack...

  • 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, room tempature
  • 1/2 cup cheddar, shredded
  • 1 cup bacon crumbles, divided
  • 1 package Hidden Valley Ranch dip mix
4.2/5 (52 Votes)

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This technique is much easier than the stovetop pan method

  • Cooking spray
  • 1 cup untoasted walnut halves
  • 1 cup untoasted pecan halves
  • 1 cup unsalted, dry roasted almonds
  • 1 cup unsalted, dry roasted cashews
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon butter
4.3/5 (37 Votes)

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This brunch recipe gets major points for presentation, but it's the buttery, cheesy, bacon-y goodness that will kee...

  • 4 slices bacon cut in half crosswise
  • 1/3 cup and 1 tablespoon milk
  • 4 eggs, slightly beaten
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup red pepper, chopped
  • 1 can Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls
  • 1 cup Mexican cheese blend, shredded
  • fresh cilantro, chopped, to taste
  • 1 cup Old El Paso Thick N' Chunky Salsa
4.4/5 (25 Votes)

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Sufganiyot are fried donuts that are a traditional Hanukkah food, but these jam-filled treats can be enjoyed any ti...

  • 3/4 cup warm water heated to about 110°F
  • 1 envelope active dry yeast, about 1 scant tablespoon
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1/4 cup sugar, plus 1/2 cup for coating
  • pinch of salt
  • 2 large eggs, separated
  • 2 tablespoons margarine or unsalted butter, room temperature
  • peanut oil, for frying, plus more for bowl
  • 1/4 cup raspberry or strawberry jam or jelly
4.5/5 (28 Votes)

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