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Memphis Style Smoked Turkey
By Beefman-2
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
Lemon, Thyme, & Cauliflower Bean Dip
By á-37896
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
Eggs Benedict
By AuntieGooper
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
Halloween Sloppy Joes
By á-10360
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
Smoked Salmon Cheese Balls
By GratefulSea
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
Croissant Breakfast Bread Pudding in a Slow Cooker
By á-4174
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
Pressure Cooker Stuffed Peppers
By á-11135
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
Baked Red Velvet Donuts
By msippigrl
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
Christmas Pecan Divinity
By msippigrl
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
Pumpkin Bars with Brown Sugar Frosting
By á-170521
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
Halloween Candy Bark
By jasonhewitt
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.)
German Red Cabbage
By PineyCook
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
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