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Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookies
By Pebbles-2
Totally adorable reindeers are easy to make -- a perfect project with the kids! Make the frosting, top the cookies
- Nutter Butter peanut butter sandwich cookies
- Peanut Butter M&M's
- Mini pretzel twists
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 to 3 tablespoons milk
The Perfect & Best Prime Rib You Will Ever Make
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
A perfect slice of Prime Rib is moist, tender and juicy (of course)
- 1(7-pound)1 (7-pound) first-cut beef standing rib roast* (3 bones), meat removed from bones, bones reserved
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper
- 2teaspoons2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- Look for a roast with an untrimmed fat cap (ideally 1/2-inch thick). We prefer the flavor and texture of prime-grade beef, but choice grade will work as well.
Boston Baked Beans
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
We love pork and beans, especially with hot dogs, hamburgers or really any kind of barbeque
- 2 pounds dried pinto or navy beans (I recommend navy beans)
- 1 large onion (about 1-pound), peeled, halved and sliced
- 4 canned plum tomatoes, seeded and crushed (I used fresh roma tomatoes, sliced in half)
- 2 dried bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 12 whole cloves (I recommend reducing to 8, as the cloves almost overpowered the flavor)
- 1/2 cup dark-brown sugar, packed (increase to 3/4 if you like sweeter beans)
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for serving
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for serving
- 1/2 cup unsulphured molasses
- 12 ounces salt pork, sliced
The Best Cake Donuts
By dedmund
Tossed in cinnamon sugar, these donuts melt in your mouth and make a scrumptious breakfast any day of the week, but...
- 2 tablespoons butter, brought to room temperature
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 3 cups flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- oil, for frying
- cinnamon sugar mix for coating the donuts (1/2 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons cinnamon)
Cheesy Hawaiian Dip
By kayjayjohnson
Try this delicious Cheesy Hawaiian Dip recipe
- 1 pound round loaf Hawaiian bread,
- 1 pound VELVEETA®, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, 16 ounces
- 1 (10-ounce) can Rottel Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained
- 1/3 cup red onions, chopped
- 1 (8-ounce) package OSCAR MAYER Smoked Ham, 8 ounces, chopped
- 1 can crushed pineapple, 8 ounces drained
Christmas Rock Candy
By XrayKim
Mmm, this sweet, cinnamon flavored Christmas Rock Candy with a light dusting of confectioners sugar makes a great s...
- 3 3/4 cups sugar
- 1 cup light karo syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon flavoring: I use LorAnn candy flavors, and for this I used cinnamon oil
- Food Coloring (optional)
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
Strawberry Cream Cheese Icebox Cake
By á-46109
A simple delicious layered dessert with graham crackers, no-bake cheesecake filling, and fresh strawberries, it's s...
- 2 pounds strawberries
- 2 sleeves graham crackers
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant cheesecake flavored pudding
- 3 cups milk
- 1 (12-ounce) carton Cool Whip, divided
Jalapeño Cream Cheese Cocktail Meatballs
By carvalhohm
Jalapeño Cream Cheese Cocktail Meatballs are a good starter for your next holiday or game day party
- MEATBALLS:
- 1-pound 80 to 85% lean ground beef
- 1 (8-ounce) tub of Philadelphia Jalapeño Cream Cheese Spread, brought to room temperature, or 1 (8-ounce) package of creams cheese plus 1 (4-ounce) can diced jalapeños, drained
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 4 slices bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
- 2 tablespoons onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground chile powder
- 1 teaspoon Mexican dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- RANCH DRESSING:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise, plus more to taste
- 1/2 cup sour cream, plus more to taste
- 3/4 cup buttermilk, plus more to taste
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar, plus more to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, plus more to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped, plus more to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried dill weed, plus more to taste
- coarse salt and fresh black pepper to taste
5-Spice Braised Brisket
By á-4084
Five-Spice powder is rubbed on the brisket before being braised in a broth of soy sauce, beef stock, ginger, and sc...
- 8 ounces ginger, skin on
- 2 yellow onions, halved
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 (4-pound) brisket
- 3 tablespoons five-spice powder
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 8 cups beef stock
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 10 garlic cloves
- 3 star anise
- 3 whole cloves
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 bunch scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces
Sausage Tortellini - Instant Pot
By lindaauman
Sausage tortelini is quick and easy to make for supper tonight with an Instant Pot
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 to 2 pounds smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 (20-ounce) package fresh Italian Sausage Tortellini, Buitoni brand works well
- 1 (24-ounce) jar pasta sauce (I used Mario Batali Alla Vodka sauce)
- 1 1/2 cups water
- A couple of big handfuls fresh spinach
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Grated mozzarella cheese
Boiled Eggs in an Instant Pot
By lindaauman
Here are methods of cooking hard and soft boiled eggs in an Instant Pot or other electric pressure cooker
- Eggs (I usually do a dozen; the number of eggs doesn't affect time.)
- 1 1/2 cups water
Barbecue Deviled Eggs
By á-81356
Deviled eggs can become monotonous
- 12 large eggs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup smoked pork, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon hot sauce
- Paprika, for garnish
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