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Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes
By Nicole S
This is a perfect mashed potato recipe for when you've got a lot of things going
- 12 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1 package cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 5 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup minced chives, optional
- 2 tablespoons milk
Safe Homemade Eggnog
By circkles
With homemade eggnog, people frequently have the concern of salmonella from consuming raw eggs
- 6 organic eggs
- 3/4 cup evaporated cane juice or agave
- 1 cup organic heavy cream or half-and-half
- 2 cups almond or soy milk
- 1 teaspoon rum or vanilla extract (for non-alcohol version) or 1 tablespoon brandy or rum.
- nutmeg, ground or grated for garnish
Baked Ham
By Coldsnap46
"My family loves ham like this
- 1 (12-pound) bone-in ham, rump portion
- 1/2 cup whole cloves
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 4 cups water, or as needed
Christmas Cauliflower Casserole
By á-10881
This creamy casserole is filled with tender cauliflower and topped with a sprinkling of crispy herb stuffing
- 3 packages (16 ounces each) frozen cauliflower
- 2 cups (16 ounces) Daisy Brand® Sour Cream
- 2 cups (8 ounces) cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 1 cup stuffing mix
- 3/4 cup walnuts, chopped
Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes
By mytastytreasures
Delicious, creamy, make ahead mashed potatoes adapted from Pioneer Woman
- 5 pounds russet, or yukon gold potatoes
- 3/4 cups butter
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 to 3/4 cups half-and-half
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon Lawry's Seasoned Salt
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon black pepper
Drop Butter Cookies with Variations
By á-48098
These buttery drop cookies are easily adapted to a variety of flavors, recipe includes variations for coconut, oran...
- 1 cup sugar or brown sugar, firmly packed
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 egg
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
Holiday Deep Fried Ham
By Bigeasy110
A tasty, traditional Thanksgiving and Christmas deep fried ham is brined overnight in a delightful mix of flavors
- BRINE:
- 1 gallon water
- 1 gallon cider
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 cup Kosher salt
- 2 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon mince garlic
- HAM:
- 10 - 15 pound uncured ham
- Clear frying oil
- GLAZE:
- 3 cups pineapple juice
- 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple
- 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- Note: This recipe requires a deep fat fryer large enough to hold the ham.
The Ultimate Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Fried Shallots
By á-177220
Sautéed cremini mushrooms and blanched green beans are combined with a luscious sauce of chicken stock and cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
- 2 cups canola oil, plus 1 tablespoon, divided
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Cayenne pepper to taste
- 6 large shallots, peeled and sliced into thin rings
- 5 cups cremini mushrooms, sliced, about 1-pound
- 1/4 cup shallots, finely chopped
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2-pounds green beans, trimmed, halved and blanched
Slow-Cooker Beef Stroganoff Stew
By mzander
A simple and awesome meal to welcome the family home for dinner
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1 pound boneless beef tip steak, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 cans (18-ounce each) Progresso® Vegetable Classics creamy mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 1/2 cups uncooked wide egg noodles (4-ounce)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, if desired
Savory Herb Corn Muffins
By Susan52
Savory corn muffins are easy to make
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup mushrooms, finely diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 (14 to 17-ounce) box corn muffin mix
- 6 ounces Cabot Sharp Extra Light Cheddar, grated, about 1 1/2 cups
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crumbled
- 2/3 cup Cabot 2% Plain Greek-Style Yogurt
- 2 large eggs
Country French Omelet (Bacon & Potato Frittata)
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This omelet a very simple breakfast/brunch recipe, which is really like a frittata
- 1 tablespoon good olive oil
- 3 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup (1-inch-diced) unpeeled Yukon Gold potatoes
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 5 extra-large eggs
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
Old Fashioned Cornflake Candy
By á-10966
Craving crunchy sweet peanut butter candy? Make this instead! Quick and easy - and they won't stick around your h
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 6 cups Corn Flakes
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