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Cream Cheese & Avocado Fried Wontons
By AzWench
These simple to make wontons are an ideal appetizer or snack for a get together
- 24 wonton wrappers
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 avocados
- 1 egg
- 8 ounces light cream cheese
- 2 cups oil
- 1/4 cup water
- Cilantro, chopped for garnish
Sweet Potato Fritters with Yogurt Chive Dipping Sauce
By á-174535
Try this easy Sweet Potato Fritters with Yogurt Chive Dipping Sauce for a dip-able appetizer that is sure to be a h...
- FRITTERS:
- 1-pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup fine dry bread crumbs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- vegetable oil for deep-fat frying
- YOUGURT-CHIVE DIPPING SAUCE:
- 1 (6-ounce) carton plain low-fat yogurt
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
Pumpkin Cheesecake Trifle
By HotDishHomemaker, Hot Dish Homemaker
This dessert is easy to make and a Trifle is always impressive
- 1 (18.25-ounces) Box Spice Cake Mix
- 1 (3.4-ounces) Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix
- 1/2 Cup Vegetable Oil
- 1/2 Cup Water
- 1 Cup Pumpkin Puree (not the pumpkin pie mix)
- 3 Eggs
- 1 and 1/2 Teaspoons Cinnamon
- 1/4 Teaspoon Cloves
- 1/4 Teaspoon Nutmeg
- 2 Cups Cold Milk
- 2 (3.4-ounces.) Cheesecake Flavor Instant Pudding Mix
- 2 Cups Whipped Topping
- 1 Cup Pecan Pieces
- 1 Cup English Toffee Bits
Mallow Sweet Potato Bake
By sandiB2010
Put a spin on a Thanksgiving classic with this sweet potato bake
- 6 large sweet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 (8-ounce) can unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, divided
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup miniature marshmallows
- 1/3 cup pecans, chopped
Double Fudge Brownie Mix in a Jar
By KEM77
The perfect gift idea! Pre-mixed jars containing most of the ingredients needed to make deliciously dense and fudgy...
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup cocoa (not Dutch process)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pecans, chopped (optional)
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Dr. Pepper Smoked Brisket
By hcardall
This sweet and smokey Dr. Pepper-infused brisket recipe is perfect for your next outdoor gathering or event
- 1 (6.5-pound) brisket
- 4 cups apple wood chips, soaked in equal parts water
- 1/4 cup seasoning rub of your choice
- 2-liters of Dr. Pepper Soda, or enough to cover brisket
- 1/2 cup canola oil
Bacon Jalapeño Cheese Ball
By á-25138
This Bacon Jalapeño Cheese Ball recipe will be the star of your next party
- 6 slices bacon
- 1/4 cup pecans, chopped
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 jalapeños, ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped and divided
- Crackers, for serving
Convection Roasted Turkey Breast
By Silvermama
Convection Roasted Turkey Breast is the perfect mixture of crisp on the outside, moist on the inside
- 4 to 6 pound fresh turkey breast or halved breast, bone in, skin on
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup soft butter or margarine
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped
Halloween Cookie & Candy Corn Bark
By christoph
Colorful and delicious, there certainly is to trick to this treat
- 1 (24 ounce) package almond bark
- 12 halloween Oreo cookies (more or less)
- 1 cup candy corn (about a handful or so)
- 1 cup pretzels (any shape)
- 1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts
- Halloween colored sprinkles
Adult Gummy Bears
By á-169812
The perfect party treat. These gummy bears just grow, becoming bigger and better!
- Gummy Bears
- Vodka, or alcohol of choice
Hanukkah Rugelach
By á-174535
Hanukkah Rugelach is a traditional cookie made with a rich, tender cream cheese dough
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose or unbleached flour
- 1/2 cup finely chopped dates
- 1/2 cup finely chopped shelled pistachios
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Trisha Yearwood's Power Balls
By SMorrissey
Loaded with healthy ingredients, these Power Balls really pack a punch and taste great, enjoy!
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup extra-crunchy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup raw honey
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 2 tablespoons flax seed
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