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Scaaarieeesst thing I've ever seen!! Let alone eat! :)

  • Your favorite meatloaf recipe
4.8/5 (4 Votes)

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I had my first green bean casserole at a friend's house for Thanksgiving and I have been wanting to recreate one ev...

  • GREEN BEANS:
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 pound string beans, ends trimmed, beans cut in half
  • Ice cubes
  • MUSHROOM BASE:
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 12 ounces white mushrooms, washed, sandy ends (if any) removed, and sliced into 1/2-inch slices
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced (or put through a garlic press)
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • SHALLOTS:
  • 4 cups canola oil
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • 3 medium shallots, peeled and cut into thin rounds
  • Kosher salt
4.8/5 (4 Votes)

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Apple Latkes are a sweet alternative to your typical Hanukkah latkes and they make a scrumptious addition to any fe...

  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup plain yogurt, plus 1/3 cup low-fat milk or 2/3 cup natural plain yogurt
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoon superfine sugar
  • 2 apples, about 1/2-pound, about 1 cup grated apples
  • vegetable oil, for frying
  • maple syrup or confectioners’ sugar and ground cinnamon for serving
4/5 (5 Votes)

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Try this autumn inspired sangria in a cinnamon sugar rimmed glass as a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving festiv...

  • 1 bottle Pinot Grigio
  • 2 cups apple cider
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup (or to taste)
  • 1/2 cup brandy
  • 1 cup club soda
  • 3 cups autumn fruit, chopped (such as apples, pears and plums)
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • Cinnamon Spice Rim Sugar
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1-2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • a pinch of ground cloves or nutmeg (optional)
4.8/5 (4 Votes)

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These spicy, cheesy, herb-filled appetizers are perfect for your next party or gathering

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup sharp Cheddar or Gruyere cheese, shredded
  • Pinch cayenne pepper
4.6/5 (7 Votes)

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You’ll definitely want to add these chewy-on-the-inside, crunchy-on-the-outside cookies to your recipe repertoire

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon solid vegetable shortening
4.6/5 (21 Votes)

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Cooking the egg custard in a water bath makes this dairy-free kugel creamy, soft and silky in texture, a lovely con...

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for greasing the dish
  • Kosher salt
  • 8-ounces wide egg noodles, about 3/4 (12-ounce) package
  • 5 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • pinch nutmeg, freshly grated
  • 3 shallots, thinly sliced
  • 12-ounces Swiss chard, about 1 bunch, stems finely chopped, leaves torn into small pieces, and reserved separately
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill fronds, chopped, plus extra for garnish
4.8/5 (4 Votes)

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Leeks bring a rich and mellow flavor to this stuffing recipe, with the apples bringing a little sweetness, and the ...

  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 9 slices bacon
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 cups sliced button mushrooms
  • 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped leeks, about 4 to 5 leeks
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped celery, about 3 stalks
  • 3 cups coarsely chopped, cored, peeled, Fuji or Granny Smith apples, about 2 large
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic, about 6 cloves
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream
  • 12 cups dry country-style bread cubes*
  • 1 tablespoon fresh snipped sage, or 1 teaspoon dried sage, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, or 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
  • Fresh sage leaves, optional
4.5/5 (6 Votes)

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The bright, tangy flavors of dried cranberries and tart apples are the perfect addition to traditional stuffing mad...

  • 1 loaf sour dough bread, cubed (about 10-cups)
  • 1 cup sweetened dried cranberries
  • 1 medium apple, peeled, cored and chopped
  • 2 (12-ounce) Jones Dairy Farm All Natural Pork Sausage Rolls
  • 1/2 cup shallots, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons fresh sage, finely chopped and divided
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 cup chardonnay wine
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
3.9/5 (13 Votes)

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Grilled Cheese with Bacon and Guacamole has the salty crispy crunch and creamy goodness you need in a cheese sandwi

  • 1 ripe Hass avocado
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped white onion
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh jalapeño
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice; more to taste
  • Kosher salt
  • 3 ounces sharp Cheddar, sliced into thin shards or coarsely grated (about 3/4 cup)
  • 3 ounces aged gouda, sliced into thin shards or coarsely grated (about 3/4 cup)
  • 3 ounces provolone, thinly sliced or coarsely grated (about 3/4 cup)
  • 4 1/2-inch-thick slices sourdough bread
  • 1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) unsalted butter
  • 4 to 6 slices bacon, cooked until crisp
4.5/5 (21 Votes)

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The perfect game day or any day treat! Easy, delicious and who doesn't like potatoes with bacon and cheese

  • 1 pound mini golden potatoes (or red) you get about 20 per bag
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • Sea salt
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
4.5/5 (25 Votes)

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Full disclosure is that this recipe is every so slightly adapted from Food Network's "The Pioneer Woman Cooks"

  • 1 (8 to 10-ounce) package pad Thai rice noodles or linguine
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons sherry
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced (I used 1 1/2 tablespoons)
  • 1 teaspoon red chili paste or a few dashes red chili oil (I used 1 teaspoon of Thai Red Curry Paste)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lime, halved (I used 2 limes)
  • 1 pound flank steak, sliced very thin against the grain (I used 2-pounds)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, cored and sliced into rings
  • 1 tablespoon diced fresh jalapeno or 1 teaspoon diced hot pepper
  • optional: 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
  • Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
4.5/5 (22 Votes)

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