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Cheddar Cheese Biscuits
By Hklbrries
Rich and flaky, these biscuits need only a small dollop of savory jam (like red pepper or fig) to elevate them to p...
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cold butter
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
Minty Chocolate Christmas Bundt
By cookism
Perfect for your Christmas table, this rich chocolate bundt cake is filled with chocolate mint, topped with minty g...
- BUNDT CAKE:
- Softened butter, for greasing the pan
- 1 to 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (for flouring the pan)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs, room temperature)
- 1 cup milk, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 3/4 cup Andes Mint Parfait Thins, chopped
- 1 large or several small candy canes
- PEPPERMINT GLAZE:
- 1 cup icing sugar
- 2 teaspoons butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 About 2 tablespoons milk
Jiao Zi Chinese Dumplings
By á-2908
Nothing beats a homemade dumpling
- 1 head Napa cabbage, about 1 1/2 pounds
- 4 bunches Chinese chives
- 16 ounces firm tofu
- 4 pounds ground pork
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper, white or black
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger root, finely grated
- 2/3 cup soy sauce, plus more to dip
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing rice wine
- 4 to 5 tablespoons corn starch
- 2 (10 to 12-ounce) package dumpling wrappers or wonton wrappers or homemade dumpling wrappers, about 250
- small cup of water for wetting the wrappers
Pumpkin Dip
By dkanon
Nothing better than having homemade pumpkin dip on the table during the holidays! After trying this recipe it will
- 8 ounce cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
Trios Christmas Cookies
By hanley89
These tasty holiday treats feature a trio of jewel-toned jams
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 sticks (1/2 pound) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam
- 2 tablespoons apricot preserves
- 2 tablespoons strawberry preserves
Severed Fingers Halloween Cookies
By Cupcake
This recipe is from Martha Stewart, so not only do they look cool but they also have fantastic flavor—not too dry...
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 30 blanched almonds
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 5 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
Grilled Steakhouse Steak Tips
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Bottom line, this is one of the best (truly) grilled steak recipes you will ever make or taste! The marinade is pac...
- 1/3 cup soy sauce (I used reduced-sodium)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar, packed
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon paprika (I reduced to about 2/3)
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (I reduced to 1/8)
- 1 (2 1/2-pound) beef flap meat*
- Flap meat is sold as whole steaks, strips, and pieces. For even pieces, buy a whole steak of uniform size and cut it up yourself.
White Bean & Roasted Garlic Dip
By BlueSchmoo
Make this flavorful white bean and roasted garlic dip up to three days ahead to allow flavors to blend and to keep ...
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 garlic heads, whole
- 2 (16-ounce) cans cannellini beans or other white beans
- 1/4 cup lemon juice, fresh
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves for garnish
Creamy Ranch Mashed Potatoes
By carvalhohm
Who doesn't love mashed potatoes? Take your potatoes over the top with creamy ranch dressing, sour cream and bacon ...
- 2 cups milk
- 3/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 1 (1-ounce) package Hidden Valley The Original Ranch salad dressing
- 1 package Hidden Valley The Original Ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 (7.2-ounce) box Betty Crocker homestyle creamy butter mashed potatoes
- 4 slices bacon, cooked, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced
Bread Machine Mexican Sweet Bread
By á-39535
Bread Machine Mexican Sweet Bread combines the flavors of Mexican sweet bread with the ease of cooking in a bread m...
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups bread flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons yeast
Chunky Monkey Morning Oats
By á-46334
Quick, easy, and healthy morning oats with banana, peanut butter, and chocolate chips; a balanced breakfast never t...
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 ripe banana, peeled and sliced
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon honey or other sweetener
- 2 teaspoons chocolate chips
Cherry Pie
By á-175642
Nothing is better than a warm slice of Cherry Pie in the summer after eating lots of BBQ and potato salad or a way ...
- 4 cups cherries
- 3 tablespoons Minute Tapioca
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
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