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Halloween Zombie Meatloaf
By msippigrl
Scaaarieeesst thing I've ever seen!! Let alone eat! :)
- Your favorite meatloaf recipe
Stovetop Green Bean Casserole
By á-4084
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
Apple Latkes
By Kitchenbee
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
Autumn Sangria: Apple Cider and Pinot Grigio
By Jenusa
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)
Chef John's Party Cheese Puffs
By á-4084
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
Macadamia Nut & White Chocolate Sugar Cookie
By á-25010
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
Chard & Caramelized Shallot Noodle Kugel
By á-174535
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
Apple, Bacon, & Leek Stuffing
By á-174535
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
Jones Sausage, Cranberry & Apple Stuffing
By Booper-2
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
Grilled Cheese with Bacon and Guacamole
By wing118677
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
Loaded Smashed Potatoes
By Booper-2
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
Quick Thai-Style Beef & Peppers with Rice Noodles
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
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
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