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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.
4.5/5 (24 Votes)

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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)
4.5/5 (30 Votes)

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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
4.3/5 (36 Votes)

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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
4.2/5 (58 Votes)

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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
4.4/5 (34 Votes)

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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
4.3/5 (37 Votes)

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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
4.6/5 (19 Votes)

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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
4.6/5 (18 Votes)

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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
4.6/5 (18 Votes)

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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
4.6/5 (21 Votes)

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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
4.6/5 (21 Votes)

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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
4.6/5 (21 Votes)

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