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Orange treats in this sweet snack mix give it the colors of Halloween! Make Boo Mix for your next Halloween party!

  • 5 cups Golden Grahams
  • 3 cups Cocoa Puffs
  • 2 cups Reese’s Pieces
  • 3 cups pretzel sticks
  • 2 cups peanuts
  • 24 ounces white almond bark
4.5/5 (22 Votes)

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Transform a simple baguette into a crowd-pleasing bruschetta with this recipe

  • 1 loaf French bread or baguette, sliced
  • extra virgin olive oil for brushing
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 to 2 cups garden fresh tomatoes, seeded & chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon each salt and black pepper, plus more to taste
4.4/5 (32 Votes)

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A classic New Orleans dish! Red beans can simmer all day long, and they just get better and better as the flavors m...

  • 1 pound dried kidney beans (I prefer the pink ones to the dark red ones)
  • 1 ham hock (Optional, substitute bacon or ham)
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 tablespoon chicken stock granules
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning (Tony Chachere's, Zatarain's)
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • Tabasco sauce to taste
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons salt, according to your taste
  • Rice, enough for 8 servings
  • 2 pounds smoked sausage
4.5/5 (22 Votes)

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Low fat, great tasting HCG Diet (P3) Ranch Dressing 2, perfect for salads or dipping

  • 1 cup low-fat sour cream
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried chives
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
4.3/5 (26 Votes)

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It's recommended you use a good-quality, tart raspberry preserve to offset the sweetness of the cream cheese frosti...

  • VANILLA BEAN CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
  • 1 1/2 cups gluten-free graham cracker or ginger spice cookie crumbs, such as Pamela's Gluten-Free Spicy Ginger Snaps
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 sticks (1-cup) butter, room temperature
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla bean paste
  • 2 2/3 cups gluten-free all-purpose baking mix
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1 1/2 cups raspberry preserves
  • Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting, recipe follows
  • Raspberry Coulis, recipe follows
  • 1 pound cream cheese , softened
  • 4 tablespoons (1/4-cup) butter, room temperature
  • 2 cups sifted powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
  • RASPBERRY COULIS:
  • 12 ounces fresh or frozen raspberries
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • SPECIAL EQUIPMENT:
  • Piping bag fitted with an 847 star tip
4.4/5 (31 Votes)

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This Grilled Corn and Ricotta Dip is super easy to make, taste like cheesy, buttery corn

  • 6 ears corn, shucked
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups ricotta
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons thyme, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup parmesan, finely grated
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced
  • chives, finely chopped, for garnish
  • kosher salt to taste
  • black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
4/5 (25 Votes)

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This margarita recipe is more tart because it has no added sugar

  • 1 lime, halved
  • Kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice, from about 5 limes
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 cup Triple Sec
  • 1 cup white tequila
  • 2 cups ice, plus extra for serving
4.6/5 (11 Votes)

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A simple change to the classic cider! This pear cider is perfect for a holiday get together and would be great wit...

  • 2 quarts fresh apple cider
  • 2 quarts pear juice, unsweetened
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 teaspoon whole cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 star anise
  • 1 vanilla bean pod
  • fresh pear slices
4.6/5 (12 Votes)

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Put a twist on the traditional apple cider with this Hot Spiced Cranberry-Apple Cider

  • 3 cups cranberry juice cocktail
  • 1 1/2 cups apple cider
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 4 1/4 inch slices peeled fresh ginger
  • 5 cardamom pods
  • 12 black peppercorns
  • 2 (4-inch) strips fresh orange peel, plus 4 orange slices for garnish
  • 5 whole cloves, plus additional for studding orange slices
4.2/5 (13 Votes)

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BBQ beef tips can be served over mashed potatoes or rice, or served with toothpicks as a hearty appetizer

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound sirloin steak, cubed
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
3.8/5 (123 Votes)

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This is the famous Candied Yams recipe from Sweetie Pie's that is loved by all and comes together in only about 40 ...

  • CANDIED YAMS:
  • 3 large sweet potatoes or yams
  • 8 tablespoons butter
  • 1 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup water
4/5 (72 Votes)

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Impress your family and friends with this decadent and super tasty fudge layered with orange melted candy coating t

  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk, divided
  • 8 ounces white candy coating
  • 1/4 teaspoon orange extract
  • 2 to 4 drops orange paste food coloring
4.5/5 (24 Votes)

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