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Make sure to buy some candy eyes to add to your monster bars made from homemade shortbread, covered in caramel and ...

  • SHORTBREAD:
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cold
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • CARAMEL:
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 7 tablespoons unsalted buter
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
  • CHOCOLATE:
  • 3 cups chocolate chips
  • Assorted candy, cut into bite size pieces
4.6/5 (19 Votes)

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Nothing beats a warm cheese biscuit with a little butter to start and brighten your day, or maybe a lot of butter d...

  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 cups tapioca flour
  • 1/2 cup your preferred cheese, queso fresco, cotija, parmesan, feta, or a combination of whatever cheese you have
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
4.5/5 (21 Votes)

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Brighten up your holiday spirits with some yummy adult eggnog pudding shots

  • 3/4 cup cold egg nog
  • 1 small box vanilla instant pudding
  • 1/2 cup cream based liqueur (such as Caramel Bailey’s)
  • 1/4 cup brandy, rum or bourbon
  • 1 (8-ounce) tub extra creamy Cool Whip, thawed in refrigerator
  • Sprinkle of nutmeg (freshly grated is best!)
4.1/5 (57 Votes)

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Cute and festive deviled eggs party appetizer is perfect for your Halloween party, or just for a devilish time!

  • 12 chicken eggs, hard boiled and shell removed
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dill, or sweet pickle relish (or to taste)
  • Dash of Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 to 2 tbsp of paprika
  • A couple of dashes of Special Shit Seasoning (to taste)
  • Garlic powder, to taste (optional)
  • 1 red pepper (a 1/4 of it cut into little triangles-for the devil horns, and cut into little red tails)
  • A handful of black peppercorns
4.5/5 (29 Votes)

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Quick, clean and yummy! This pressure cooked Jambalaya is super efficient, mess free and locks in the great flavors...

  • MEATS:
  • 8 ounces andouille sausages, sliced
  • 8 ounces chicken breasts, boneless skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 8 ounces raw shrimp, peeled & deveined
  • 1 teaspoon creole seasoning or Essence spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1 dash cayenne pepper
  • NON-MEATS:
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon creole seasoning or Essence spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 2 cups canned tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced or 3 teaspoons dried
4.1/5 (33 Votes)

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Pumpkin Fluff Dip is a great for entertaining and delicious

  • 1 (16 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 (5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 (15 ounce) can solid pack pumpkin
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
4.3/5 (38 Votes)

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If you don't own a pressure cooker, you can still make this recipe on the stove top

  • 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 5 cups milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup raisins (I used golden)
4.3/5 (35 Votes)

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Any leftovers will make great sandwiches

  • 9 pound smoked pork picnic shoulder, smoked but not cooked
  • 1 can sliced pineapple
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • Whole cloves, optional
4.4/5 (29 Votes)

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The whole grain mustard mixed with the jalapeño jelly makes a spicy and delicious condiment on this sausage and sa...

  • 1 pound polish Kielbasa, sliced into 1/4 inch circles
  • 1 (12-ounce) jar sauerkraut
  • 1 large sweet onion, sliced in thin rounds
  • 4 tablespoons whole grain Dijon mustard
  • 4 tablespoons spicy jalapeno jelly
  • 4 slices Gruyere cheese
  • 4 small crusty rolls
4.1/5 (69 Votes)

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You'll never buy cheese crackers at the store again, now that you have this SHarp Cheddar Chili Cheese Cracker reci...

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature, 1/2 stick
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, finely grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ancho chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
4.3/5 (28 Votes)

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Make mini pecan pies! These are easy to make when starting with frozen mini pie shells

  • 2 boxes frozen mini pastry shells, contains 8 shells per box
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup light Karo syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 1/2 to 2 cups chopped pecans
4.4/5 (30 Votes)

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I know, right? Truffle Butter sounds so pretentious

  • 1 (12 to 14-pound) fresh turkey, with giblets removed
  • 3 ounces white truffle butter, room temperature
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Large bunch fresh thyme
  • 1 large onion, unpeeled and cut in eighths
  • 1 whole head garlic, unpeeled and cut in half crosswise
  • Good olive oil
  • Note: I found truffle butter at my local Costco, and it wasn't as expensive as I thought.
4.5/5 (23 Votes)

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