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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
4.6/5 (20 Votes)

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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
4.6/5 (20 Votes)

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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
4.5/5 (24 Votes)

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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
4.5/5 (24 Votes)

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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
4.8/5 (6 Votes)

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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
4.6/5 (21 Votes)

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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.
3.8/5 (146 Votes)

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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
4.5/5 (25 Votes)

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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
4.5/5 (27 Votes)

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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
4.1/5 (71 Votes)

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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
4.2/5 (29 Votes)

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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
4.5/5 (16 Votes)

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