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Warm Artichoke Olive Dip
By á-174535
Delicious and simple to prepare, Warm Artichoke Olive Dip is the most delicious appetizer to cozy up with at your n...
- 1 (8-ounce) package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed
- 3/4 cup fresh basil leaves, packed, plus additional for garnish
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 3/4 cup green-olive tapenade
- 1 (5.2-ounce) Boursin garlic-and-herb cheese
- assorted sliced crusty breads
Easy Pumpkin Pie Rice Pudding
By ltrodrigu
This rice pudding with a pumpkin pie twist is ready in only 20 minutes!
- 1 1/2 cups MINUTE® White Rice
- 1 12-ounce can NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
- 1 cup LIBBY'S® 100% Pure Pumpkin
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Crumbled cinnamon graham crackers, whipped cream or toasted chopped pecans (optional)
Mediterranean Egg Casserole for Two
By Loni
You can prepare this Mediterranean egg casserole for two the night before and pop it into the oven in the morning w
- 3 eggs
- 3 tablespoons milk
- Pinch salt and pepper
- 3/4 chicken sausage link, cubed into small pieces
- 1/3 cup feta cheese crumbles, heaping
- 1 1/4 marinated artichoke heart, diced
- 2 slices bread cut into 1" cubes (any bread will work)
- You can use any combination of meat, cheese, and vegetable, as long as the meat and cheese are 1/3 cup each and the vegetable is equivalent to 2 green onions.
Reindeer Poop
By á-46353
These reindeer poop treats make a great stocking stuffer for Christmas or prank for a fun April Fool's day trick!
- 1 (16-ounce) package white candy coating, coarsely chopped
- 1 (4-ounce) bar German sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 (16-ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 (16-ounce) jars dry roasted peanuts
Cheese Fondue
By tlvalentine
This recipe for cheese fondue is a classic, with the dry white wine and Kirsh added to the cheese mixture
- 1/2 pound gruyere, coarsely grated cheese
- 1/2 pound emmental, coarsely grated cheese
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/2 garlic clove
- 2/3 cup white wine (Sauvignon Blanc is fine)
- 4 tablespoons kirsch (dry cherry brandy)
- Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
- Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
Deep-Fried Cajun Turkey
By Valarie
This Deep-Fried Cajun Turkey recipe yields succulent and juicy turkey with a crispy golden browned skin
- 1 (8 to 10 pound) turkey
- Peanut oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Pressure Cooker Scalloped Potatoes
By jlwoodruff
Cooking with a pressure cooker is easy and quick
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 6 medium sized potatoes, peeled & cut into 1/4 inch slices
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons potato starch
- Dash of Paprika
Apple & Cinnamon Muffins with a Coconut Walnut Streusel
By karenluvslife
Try this delicious flavorful Apple and Cinnamon Muffins with a Coconut Walnut Streusel recipe
- STREUSEL:
- 1 1/3 cups ground sunflower seeds, pepitas and flaxseed or almond meal
- 1 cup coconut sugar or xylitol
- 2 apples, peeled and grated
- 1 1/2 tablespoon coconut flour
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 teaspooon baking powder
- 2 free range eggs
- 2 tablespoon oil
- 1/2 cup walnuts, rolled oats, pepitas or sunflower seeds
- 1/3 cup coconut, shredded
- 2 tablespoon coconut sugar or xylitol
- 1 large teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup or rice syrup
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or butter
Waffled Brioche French Toast
By margiekyle
Serve alongside your best gal-pals, fresh berries, maple syrup, whipped butter, and, of course, mimosas, and are al...
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- pinch salt
- 5 large eggs
- 4 (1 1/2-inch-thick) slices brioche or challah bread
- Melted unsalted butter, for brushing waffle iron
- Maple syrup, raspberries, and confectioners' sugar, for topping
- Special equipment: waffle iron (preferably Belgian style)
Drunken Beans (Cook's Illustrated)
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Pinto beans are on the top of my list as my favorite
- Salt
- 1 pound (2 1/2 cups) dried pinto beans, picked over and rinsed
- 30 sprigs fresh cilantro (1 bunch)
- 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1 onion, chopped fine
- 2 poblano chiles*, stemmed, seeded, and chopped fine (reduce to one poblano to cut back on the heat. Two was borderline too spicy for us!)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup tequila
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup Mexican lager
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 2 limes, quartered
- 2 ounces Cotija cheese, crumbled (1/2-cup)
Valentine’s Day Cookies
By davidv
These heart-shaped raspberry jam cookies are perfect to make for Valentine's Day
- 1/3 cup chopped hazelnuts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 (16.5-ounce) package refrigerated sugar cookie dough
- Seedless raspberry jam
- Two heart-shaped cookie cutters (one slightly larger than the other)
Moroccan Garbanzo Beans with Roasted Peppers
By á-72964
If you're looking for a simple and healthy dish, this Moroccan Garbanzo Beans with Roasted Peppers recipe is for yo...
- 2 cans garbanzo beans
- 2 roasted red peppers, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 small can tomato paste
- 2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup vegetable stock (or water)
- Small handful fresh mint leaves, chopped
- Small handful fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Olive oil
- Basmati rice, quinoa, or naan
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