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Potato nachos are easy to make for a side dish or snack

  • 8 medium red potatoes
  • 1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
  • 1 (8-ounce) block of pepper jack cheese, sliced
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 6 to 8 green onions, chopped
  • Salt, to taste
4.5/5 (24 Votes)

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This isn't your normal basic cheese ball! Bacon Spinach Cheese Ball is sure to be a hit at your next party, if you ...

  • 6 slices bacon
  • 6 ounces fresh spinach
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup onion, finely minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 (8 ounce) block of cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar jack cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4.3/5 (29 Votes)

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RIng in the New Year in with this lucky and delicious Black-Eyed Peas soup! FIlled with the rich and savory flavors...

  • 1 pound dry black-eyed peas
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (32-ounce) cartons chicken broth
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 pound smoked ham hocks
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 5 pepperoncini peppers
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
4.5/5 (25 Votes)

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A festive martini for the holiday season

  • 1-ounce Pinnacle Cake Vodka
  • 1-ounce Absolut Vanilla Vodka
  • 1-ounce Disaronno Amaretto
  • 5-ounces Coffee Mate French Vanilla Creamer
  • ice to serve
4.2/5 (32 Votes)

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A fun and great pretzel recipe that is a definite keeper, because who doesn't like a big warm soft baked pretzel? T...

  • 3/4 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 package active dry yeast
  • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons fine sea salt or 1 teaspoon table salt
  • 3 cups hot water
  • 1/2 cup baking soda
  • 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
  • coarse salt or poppy seeds, optional
4.4/5 (25 Votes)

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Shepherd's pie is the perfect way to eat your veggies

  • FILLING:
  • 3 pounds Yellow Finn or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 4 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 6 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for sprinkling
  • 2 tablespoon chopped chives
  • 5 tablespoon olive oil, divided, plus more for greasing rings
  • 2 medium yellow onions, halved and sliced, cups
  • 3 medium portobello mushroom caps
  • 1 1/2 pound assorted wild mushrooms, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup grated Asiago cheese
  • 2 tablespoon flat leaf parsley, thyme, oregano, and/or sage
4.5/5 (27 Votes)

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This is a simple comfort recipe which is super easy and kid friendly

  • 1 package refrigerated biscuits, 8-count
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
  • 4 slices ham
  • 4 large eggs
  • Chives, optional
  • Paprika, optional
4.5/5 (20 Votes)

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The recipe is adapted from my recipe for "Black Licorice Caramels" and/or my Chocolate Caramel Recipe

  • 1/2 cup (4-ounces) water
  • 2 cups (1-pound) sugar
  • 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup (12-ounces) light corn syrup
  • 1 1/2 sticks butter
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Bean Paste (I use Singing Dog Vanilla Brand)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
4.5/5 (20 Votes)

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Everybody loves a good Muddy Buddy mix! Cereal coated with a chocolate peanut butter mixture, then tossed with powd...

  • 9 cups corn or Rice Chex Cereal
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups candy corn
  • 1 1/2 cups Reese’s Pieces
  • 2 cups pretzels (can be the minis, regular, sticks)
4.2/5 (37 Votes)

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We have Family Movie Night every Friday and although we usually pop a bag of Kettle Corn, we sometimes make a yummy...

  • 1 bag plain microwave popcorn
  • 3 cubes vanilla coating, or white chocolate
  • 1 cup candy corn
  • Halloween sprinkles
4.5/5 (20 Votes)

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This queso dip is mm mm good! Bring it to a party or get together, or even serve it for game night at home!

  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese, cubed
  • 6 ounces Velveeta Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, cubed
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
  • Baked tortilla chip scoops
4.5/5 (60 Votes)

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Completely addicted to Chuy's creamy jalapeño dip? Try this recipe - tastes just like Chuy's dip, just thicker & c...

  • 1 cup real mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup buttermilk
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1 (4-ounce) can chopped jalapeños (cut this in half if you don't like spicy)
  • 1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chiles
  • 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 (1-ounce) packet of dry ranch dressing mix
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
4.1/5 (86 Votes)

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