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Cookie Monster Bars
By á-81356
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
Quickbread Cheese Biscuits
By tinathorn
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
Eggnog pudding shots
By á-39535
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!)
Halloween DEVILed Eggs
By á-81356
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
Pressure Cooker Jambalaya
By mdcook
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
Pumpkin Fluff Dip
By á-31592
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
Creamy Homemade Rice Pudding, Pressure Cooker Style
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
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)
Baked Picnic Ham
By á-25010
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
Kielbasa Sandwiches with Grilled Sweet Onions, Sauerkraut, Melted Cheese & Mustard Jalapeno Spread
By á-25138
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
Sharp Cheddar Chili Cheese Crackers
By á-170995
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
Mini Pecan Pies
By vpitts2004
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
Roast Turkey with Truffle Butter (Ina Garten)
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
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.
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