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Kick it up a notch this Thanksgiving with this delicious Memphis Style Smoked Turkey

  • MEMPHIS RUB:
  • 1 (10- to 12-pound) turkey
  • 1/2 cup paprika
  • 1/4 cup garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup mild chili powder (use medium or hot to kick up the heat)
  • 3 tablespoons salt
  • 3 tablespoons black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons celery seeds
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 3 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons dry mustard
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 2 teaspoons ground allspice
3.9/5 (16 Votes)

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Baked cauliflower and fresh thyme make this white bean dip a light and easy choice for your next party

  • 1 head cauliflower, trimmed and broken into bite-sized pieces
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 (15.5-ounce) can Great Northern beans (or any white bean), rinsed and drained
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • Extra olive oil for drizzling
4.4/5 (20 Votes)

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This Eggs Benedict recipe is perfect for two and it is a delicious way to start any anniversary or Valentine's cele...

  • 4 eggs
  • 2 English Muffins
  • 4 pieces thinly sliced ham or Canadian-style Bacon
  • hollandaise sauce to taste
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 stick melted butter, about 1/2 cup
  • 2 tablespoons hot water
  • 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • pinch cayenne pepper
4.5/5 (18 Votes)

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Sloppy Joes can be made any day of the year, but Halloween Sloppy Joes are fun to make for your next Halloween part...

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup medium onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup refrigerated chopped mixed bell peppers
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes with garlic, undrained
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 6 hamburger buns, split
  • 12 pimiento stuffed green olives
4.5/5 (18 Votes)

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Smoked Salmon Cheese Balls? Yes please! Make individual balls so everyone has the perfect amount, or make one large...

  • 1 (8 ounces) package Changing Seas Norwegian Smoked Salmon, roughly chopped
  • 1 (8 ounces) package Neufchâtel cheese
  • 1/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 green onions, roughly chopped
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley, divided
4.5/5 (18 Votes)

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Bread pudding is easy to make in a slow cooker

  • BREAD PUDDING:
  • 5 croissants, cut into 1/2” pieces
  • 2 dinner rolls, cut into 1/2” pieces
  • 2 oranges, zested
  • 8 eggs
  • 1 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup raspberries
  • 1 cup blackberries
  • 1 cup strawberries, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
  • BROWN BUTTER-CINNAMON GLAZE:
  • 1/2 pound butter, 2 sticks
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
4.6/5 (10 Votes)

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Pressure Cooker Stuffed Peppers in less than 20 minutes! Green peppers are filled with a seasoned ground beef, rice...

  • 6 large green peppers
  • 1.5-pounds ground beef
  • 3/4 cup uncooked rice
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons dried onion
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 large can crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup water
3.9/5 (90 Votes)

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Homemade cake donuts with a simple glaze, cream cheese icing and decorations of choice

  • DONUTS:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 extra-large egg
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons red liquid food coloring
  • SIMPLE GLAZE:
  • 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream or whole milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons hot water
  • CREAM CHEESE ICING:
  • 2 to 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners powdered sugar
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons heavy cream or whole milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
4.4/5 (23 Votes)

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Easy, melt-in-your-mouth divinity is easy to make in the microwave

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/3 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped or ground pecans
  • Saran Wrap
  • Waxed paper
4.5/5 (15 Votes)

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Pumpkin Bars with Brown Sugar Frosting are the perfect fall crowd-pleasing treat! Spiced thick & soft pumpkin bars ...

  • FROSTING:
  • 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 stick (4-ounces) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (7.5-ounces) pumpkin puree
  • 1 stick (4-ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon milk, plus more if needed
4.5/5 (15 Votes)

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Quick and easy to make Halloween bark is perfect with all of the leftover candy! Mix it up and try different candie...

  • 2 cups chocolate bark
  • 2 cups assorted candy (M&Ms, Candy Corn, Reeses cups, etc.)
4.6/5 (16 Votes)

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A very popular dish in Germany, this Red Cabbage recipe with delicious sweet and sour flavors makes a great side

  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1 unpeeled apple, sliced
  • 1 medium red cabbage, shredded
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup white vinegar
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt, optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
4.4/5 (18 Votes)

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