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These confections are light, airy, delicious and low-fat! Color them to suit your special occasion, green and red f

  • 4 egg whites, room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 25 drops food colors
4.6/5 (14 Votes)

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These beautiful Jello shots are crystal clear with a blueberry inside them

  • 10 1/2 ounces Stoli Blueberry vodka
  • 2 ounces simple syrup, or to taste
  • 3 1/2 (0.25-ounce) packets gelatin powder
  • 60 About 60 fresh blueberries (more if the blueberries are small)
4.4/5 (22 Votes)

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This classic and comforting Beef Pot Roast with Potatoes is quickly prepared and made even more delicious using an ...

  • SEASONING:
  • 1 (3 to 4-pound) boneless beef chuck roast
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 pounds small (1 to 3-inch) Yukon Gold potatoes
  • Cavender's Greek Seasoning
  • SLURRY:
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons water
4.2/5 (16 Votes)

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What better way to celebrate the Easter holiday than with a tantalizing Easter ham! If you are looking for deliciou...

  • 1 (5-pound) cooked ham
  • 1/4 cup whole cloves
  • 1/4 cup dark corn syrup or 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 cups honey
  • 2/3 cup butter
4.7/5 (12 Votes)

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Often margaritas are made with simple syrup or agave nectar, but this recipe uses powdered sugar

  • 3 cups Triple Sec or other orange liqueur
  • 2 cups tequila
  • 1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 cup superfine sugar or powdered sugar
  • Kosher salt
  • 9 lime wedges
  • Ice cubes
4/5 (20 Votes)

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Healthy Lemony Yogurt Loaf Cake can be eaten and enjoyed guilt-free with a cup of hot tea on a sunny Saturday morn

  • Nonstick baking spray, for coating loaf pan
  • 1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 cup plain lowfat (2-percent) Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup lowfat (1-percent) milk
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1 large egg
4.7/5 (14 Votes)

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Maple syrup and apples add a sweet taste to this sweet potato recipe

  • 2 pounds baked sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into slices
  • 2 Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored and cut into slices
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
4.7/5 (12 Votes)

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Halloween snack mix is a sweet treat

  • 3 quarts popped popcorn, cooled
  • 4 cups Cheerios
  • 2 cups corn or rice Chex
  • 2 cups salted peanuts
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup light karo syrup
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 (16-ounce) package candy corn or candy pumpkins
4.6/5 (13 Votes)

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Serve these at your next football party, whether its for the kids or the grown-ups! You're never too old to have fu

  • 1 (14.25-ounce) box cake mix (any flavor)
  • 1/2 cup canned vanilla frosting, plus more if needed
  • 1 (12-ounce) bag semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
4.6/5 (14 Votes)

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This Chocolate Nutella Peanut Butter fudge is easy to make, and so delicious! It is chocolatey, with just enough pe

  • Butter, for greasing pan
  • 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces high-quality bittersweet (60% cacao) chocolate chips
  • 1 cup Nutella, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • Sea salt, approximately 1/2 tsp
4.6/5 (15 Votes)

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It’s a good thing these are so easy to make

  • 1 cup canola or vegetable oil
  • 2 (1-ounce) packages Ranch dressing mix
  • 3 tablespoons red pepper flakes
  • 1 (24 ounces) bag Cheez-It crackers
4/5 (56 Votes)

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I love this dessert so much because you can make it a day in advance, or even a couple of days, and it is perfect

  • 1 package Oreo cookies
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 (12-ounce) tub cool whip
  • 1 (12-ounce) package mini chocolate chips
  • 6 Snack Pack Chocolate Pudding cups or prepare 1 package of chocolate pudding
4/5 (62 Votes)

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