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Monster Bark
By Kelli with an I, Confections and Coffee
Fun and festive white chocolate bark filled with candy and pretzels, this Monster Bark will be a hit at your next H...
- 1 pound white almond bark
- 1 1/2 cup candy corn & peanuts
- 1 cup broken pretzels
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- Halloween sprinkles
- Note: White Almond Bark is also called Vanilla Almond Bark.
Skillet Cornbread
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This is Yankee Style cornbread, sweet with slathered butter and honey
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup softened butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 1 1/3 cup milk (I used skim milk)
Chinese Slaw
By dmscott52
I first tried this recipe 6/2017
- 1 package broccoli coleslaw
- 1 cup sliced water chestnuts
- 1 cup Mandarin orange segments (packed in juice, then drained and chopped)
- 1 cup chopped scallions
- 2/3 cup Newman's Own Sesame Ginger Dressing
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
Old-Fashioned Sour Cream Doughnuts
By XrayKim
Oh, there is nothing better than a homemade sour cream doughnut that is hot and fresh out of the frying pan, then d...
- DOUGHNUTS:
- 2 1/4 cups cake flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Canola oil, for frying
- GLAZE:
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 1/2 teaspoons corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup hot water
Coca Cola Glazed Ham With Brown Sugar & Dijon
By Deeee
A great dish to serve for Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas or any special occasion
- 1 (10 to 12-pound) bone-in, fully cooked smoked ham
- 1 extra large (or “turkey size”) oven bag (holds 8 to 25 pounds)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 large orange, washed and cut into 6 wedges (optional)
- 1 can Coca-Cola
Apple Nachos
By Tabatha
Green apple slices drizzled with caramel sauce and then sprinkled with mini chocolate chips and chopped walnuts
- Green apples, sliced
- Lemon juice
- Caramel sauce
- Mini chocolate chips
- Walnuts, chopped
Simple Refried Beans
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This recipe comes from America's Test Kitchen
- 2 slices bacon
- 1 small onion, chopped fine
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, with juice
- 1/4 cup water
- Kosher salt to taste
Pressure Cooker 5-Minute Macaroni & Cheese with Tomatoes & Panko Herb crust
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Pressure Cooking is something I've been doing for 15 years
- TOPPING:
- 2 cups (8-ounces) elbow macaroni
- 2 cups water
- Salt & pepper
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk*
- 1 cup (4-ounces) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup (4-ounces) Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 can petite drained diced tomatoes (optional)
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter
- 1 cup panko crumbs
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
Sufganiyot, Israeli Jelly Donuts Recipe
By á-9642
While latkes are the snack most commonly associated with Hanukkah, sufganiyot are more commonly consumed in Israel
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting the baking sheet and rolling out the dough
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 (1/4 ounce) packet active dry yeast, about 2 1/4 teaspoons
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 2 large egg yolks
- 3/4 cup warm whole milk brought to about 110°F
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, about 1/4 stick, brought to room temperature
- 6 cups vegetable or canola oil, about 1 1/2 quarts, for frying, plus more for coating the bowl
- 2/3 cup smooth jam or jelly
- powdered sugar, for dusting
Slushy Blended Margarita
By á-174535
The perfect frozen margarita uses a good quality tequila and orange liqueur such as Grand Marnier or Cointreau
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 ounces simple syrup
- 2 ounces 100 percent agave tequila
- 1 ounce good-quality orange liqueur, such as Cointreau or Grand Marnier
- 3/4 cup ice
Holiday Toffee Bars
By kelsa94
Double your batch when making these holiday toffee bars - they will go quick! These make a perfect gift
- 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts, if desired
Patriotic Margaritas
By á-175897
Toast to the firework with these Patriotic Margaritas
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup cranberry juice cocktail
- 1 ounce of silver tequila
- 1 ounce of orange-flavored liqueur
- 1 tablespoon simple syrup
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Ice
- Lemon wedge
- Colored sugar
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