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Wow these are good! Nothing better than this creamy praline fudge, they taste just like praline candies

  • 12 ounces evaporated milk
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups pecans
3.9/5 (54 Votes)

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This breakfast bread has a triple dose of lemon flavor: zest in the batter, syrup that you brush on while the bread...

  • SYRUP:
  • 1 1/2 cups plus 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest, finely grated
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • GLAZE:
  • 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
4.3/5 (31 Votes)

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A crispy butternut squash and spinach salad sounds great, but adding to the mix a bacon shallot vinaigrette makes i

  • 1 small butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed or cut into half moons
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 slices bacon
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 5 ounces baby spinach (about 6 cups)
  • 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
3.9/5 (12 Votes)

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Vary tasty and simple to make! Shredded cheese and seasonings are sandwiched between sheets of puff pastry, cut int...

  • 1 package frozen puff pastry sheets
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg white, slightly beaten
  • 1 package cheddar cheese, shredded
4.1/5 (7 Votes)

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This corn and broccoli dish baked with cheese until hot and bubbly makes a great side dish

  • 1 (14.75 to 15-ounce) can creamed corn
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 (5-ounce) package frozen broccoli, chopped
4.7/5 (6 Votes)

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Sweet celebrations! A fun Christmas Tree Cake with a candy surprise in the middle

  • 3 batches classic vanilla cake batter, recipe follows
  • Red and green food coloring
  • 2 inch round cookie cutter
  • 3 batches vanilla bean buttercream frosting
  • 8 inch cake board
  • 3 About 3 cups assorted candies
  • 5 ounces white melting chocolate, such as Candy Melts
  • 20 About 20 colored hard mint candies, such as Tic Tacs
  • 40 About 40 peanut filled candy coated chocolates, such as M&M's
  • Small star cookie cutter
  • 1 lollipop stick or skewer
  • Gold sanding sugar
  • 2 sticks plus 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons superfine sugar
  • 3 extra-large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 vanilla bean or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 vanilla bean (halved crosswise), split lengthwise
  • 5 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons whole milk
4.3/5 (8 Votes)

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All the great flavor of jalapeño poppers within the scrumptiousness of a potato gratin

  • 1/2 pound bacon
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour or rice flour for gluten-free meal
  • 2 cups milk
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 jalapeños, thinly sliced
  • 4 pounds potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
4.7/5 (6 Votes)

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Brine these pork chops in vinegar, brown sugar, and cayenne the night before cooking to seal in flavor

  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • Kosher salt
  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 6 bone-in pork chops (1 inch thick; about 3 pounds)
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Freshly ground black pepper
4.4/5 (8 Votes)

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Looking for a dessert loaded with fresh berries? Try this Triple Berry Cheesecake Cobbler

  • BERRIES:
  • 2 pints 2 pints strawberries
  • 2 pints 2 pints blueberries
  • 2 pints 2 pints raspberries
  • OR 2 (12-ounce) packages frozen mixed berries, thawed
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup sugar
  • CHEESECAKE:
  • 4 (8-ounce) packages 4 (8-ounce) packages softened cream cheese
  • 1 cup 1 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 large 4 large eggs
  • OAT CRUMBLE:
  • 2/3 cup 2/3 cup quick oats
  • 2/3 cup 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2/3 cup 2/3 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 3/4 cup 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • CAKE:
  • 2 cups 2 cups cake flour
  • 2 teaspoons 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup 1 cup sugar
  • 3 large 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 3/4 cup 3/4 cup milk
4.7/5 (6 Votes)

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This creamy egg noodle casserole gets a Midwestern twist by adding a topping of crunchy cornflakes

  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • 1 ⁄2 pound wide egg noodles, about 3/4 of 1 (8-ounce) package
  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, plus more for greasing
  • 3 eggs, separated
  • 1 ⁄2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 1⁄2 cups cornflakes cereal, lightly crushed
4.7/5 (7 Votes)

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Enjoy spinach and artichoke dip when you are following the paleo eating guidelines

  • 2 (14-ounce) cans artichoke hearts, chopped
  • 16 ounces frozen spinach
  • 1 cup cashews, roasted and unsalted
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 ounces goat cheese at room temperature, optional
4.7/5 (6 Votes)

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Guinness-Glazed Halibut is the sweet and savory full meal the whole family will love

  • 2 (12-ounce) bottles Guinness Stout
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
  • salt to taste
  • 4 (6-ounce) skinless halibut fillets
  • 4 large carrots, cut into 2x1/2-inch sticks
  • extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
  • freshly ground pepper to taste
4.3/5 (9 Votes)

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