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Chocolate Covered Strawberry Christmas Trees
By Tarah716
Super fun recipe to make with your kids! These little cute Christmas tree treats are made with Oreo cookies, strawb...
- TREES:
- 12-ounces dark green candy melts (found at Hobby Lobby or Michael's), about 1 1/2 cups
- 1-pound strawberries, stems removed
- 24 Oreo cookies
- white icing to decorate
- sprinkles for garnish
- candy stars for the tree-toppers
- ICING:
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
Scalloped Wreath Gingerbread Cookies
By kelsa94
Scalloped Wreath Gingerbread Cookies are a delicious and decorative addition to any holiday dessert table
- ROYAL ICING:
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 recipe Royal Icing
- Green food coloring
- Red food coloring
- 1 (16-ounce) package powdered sugar, about 4-1/4 cups
- 3 tablespoons meringue powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Smoky BBQ Wings
By sunriseko
Smoky BBQ Wings are what you're craving
- 3.5 pounds chicken wings
- 2 cups ketchup
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup TABASCO® brand Chipotle Pepper Sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
Paleo & Nut Free Pumpkin Spice Muffins
By npstahl@gmail.com
Paleo and gluten free pumpkin muffins are quick and easy to make
- 3/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree, canned or homemade
- 3/4 cup maple syrup
- 6 eggs
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, or lemon juice
- Chocolate chips, raisins, or walnuts, optional
Christmas Angel Cake
By á-46991
A light, fluffy, and moist angel food cake recipe just in time for the Christmas holidays! Decorate with edible gli...
- CAKE:
- 1 (18.25-ounce) package white cake mix with pudding
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1/3 cup oil
- 3 egg whites
- FROSTING & DECORATIONS:
- 1 (16-ounce) can vanilla frosting
- 2 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 foil baking cup
- 1/4 cup flaked coconut
- Edible glitter
- Small candies
- 1 wafer cookie
- Yellow food color
Chocolate Pavlova
By EricS52
This Pavlova is made with a chocolate flavored base and topped with chocolate ganache and a healthy dollop of whipp...
- 5 egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Finely chopped chocolate, as garnish
Valentine’s Day Grilled Cheese
By KitchenGnome
Chocolate, brie and strawberries on toasted bread
- 4 slices of flavorful bread (rustic white, sourdough or multi-grain works great)
- 4 ounces brie, sliced
- 3 ounces dark chocolate, high quality
- 1/2 cup strawberries, sliced
- balsamic vinegar, very high quality only, a drizzle
- Kosher salt, just a sprinkle
- butter, for frying
Red Velvet Chex Party Mix
By carvalhohm
A delicious Chex mix that tastes like red velvet cake! Super easy to put together, this will satisfy your holiday p...
- 6 cups Chocolate Chex® cereal
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/3 cup butter
- 3 tablespoons corn syrup
- 1 drop red gel food color
- 1 cup devil's food cake mix
- 1/2 cup cream cheese frosting
Eggnog Latte
By cookism
The most wonderful time of the year is here
- 2/3 cup of eggnog
- 1/3 cup of milk
- 2 espresso shots or 1/2 Cup of concentrated coffee
- brown sugar, to taste
- whipped cream, to taste
- pinch of ground cinnamon or nutmeg, to taste
- 1 cinnamon stick, to garnish
Italian Ricotta Cookies
By NailCandy
Soft and moist, almost like cake--you won't want to share these Italian Ricotta Cookies
- FROSTING:
- 2 sticks of butter, about 1/2-pound
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 (16-ounce) package ricotta
- 2 eggs
- 1 teapoon vanilla
- zest of 1 orange
- 4 1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups confectionery sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- spinkles, optional to garnish
Corned Beef and Vegetables - Instant Pot
By lindaauman
Corned beef with cabbage, potatoes, onions and carrots prepared easily using a pressure cooker
- 3 pound flat cut corned beef brisket with seasoning packet
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 large onion, quartered
- 8 cloves garlic
- 6 medium red potatoes, quartered
- 3 large carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 small cabbage, cut into 6 wedges
Nana's Small Fried Apple Pies
By jab120638
Nana's Small Fried Apple Pies are the perfect summertime treat, because they are incredibly easy to make and they a...
- PIES:
- 2 Pillsbury pie crusts
- 2 apples
- 1/4 cup sugar optional
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, optional
- ICING:
- 1 teaspoon softened butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 to 3 tablespoons milk
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