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Springtime Asparagus, Strawberry, & Arugula Salad
By laurenzembron
No matter the season, spring flavors abound in this refreshing salad with asparagus, arugula, strawberries, and cru...
- 15 spears asparagus, preferably organic, woody end trimmed and spears cut into 2-inch pieces
- 3 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon country Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- 2 big handfuls baby arugula, preferably organic
- 1/2 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced, preferably organic
- 2 tablespoons blue cheese, freshly crumbled
- 1 tablespoon toasted almonds, sliced
Mummboli For Halloween
By Dglmedia
Every monster and princess will want to gobble up this yummy Ruben sandwich dressed up like a mummy
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 pounds frozen bread dough, thawed, divided
- 6 tablespoons thousand island dressing, divided
- 8 ounces deli sliced pastrami, divided
- 6 ounces deli sliced swiss cheese, divided
- 1 (8-ounce) can sauerkraut, rinsed, drained and squeezed dry, divided
- 1 piece roased red pepper from a jar
- 2 pitted black olives
- Ketchup
Carolina Red Slaw
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This recipe comes from Cook's Country Magazine (June/July 2011 issue)
- 1/2 cup cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2/3 cup ketchup
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 head green cabbage , cored
- 1/4 cup sugar
Baileys Grasshopper
By deezers
This sweet dessert cocktail is great for the holidays
- 2 ounces Baileys Mint Chocolate Irish Cream
- 1 ounce heavy cream
- 1 ounce crème de cacao white
Candied Bacon Toffee
By SeattleTallPoppy
Salty, sweet and bacon...what's not to love? This Candied Bacon Toffee is easy to make and everyone will love it!
- TOFFEE:
- CANDIED BACON
- 3/4 pounds of bacon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup packed golden brown sugar
- 2 tsp instant espresso powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 Tbsp. dark unsulfured molasses
- 1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
- Kosher salt
Red Snapper & Mango Ceviche
By amnichols
On our date to Sugarbeet restaurant in Longmont, Colorado, I had the most marvelous ceviche
- 16 ounces red snapper filets, skinned, sliced thinly into 2-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 medium jalapeños, seeded and minced
- 1 large red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 large mangos, finely chopped
- 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher salt
- coarsely ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Slow-Cooked Ham with 5-Ingredients
By cindygwest
All you need is a cooked boneless ham, brown sugar, ground mustard, horseradish, cola and your slow cooker to prepa...
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
- 2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup cola, divided
- 1 fully cooked boneless ham (5 to 6 pounds), cut in half
Gluten-Free Cauliflower Pizza Crust
By 1buttons
Craving pizza but don't do gluten? No problem! Try this tasty pizza crust made from processed cauliflower, cheese, ...
- 1 small to medium sized head cauliflower, processed, about 2 to 3 cups
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil (crush it even more between your fingers)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (crush it even more between you fingers)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Dash crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon almond meal, optional
Pumpkin Cheesecake with Salted Caramel Sauce
By á-160091
An exciting twist on a classic
- 1 3/4 cups crushed graham crackers (from 14 sheets)
- 1/3 cup light-brown sugar, packed
- 6 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened (I recommend using Philadelphia)
- 1 cup light-brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 3 large egg yolks
- Salted caramel sauce (store bought)
- Sweetened whipped cream, for serving, optional
Bread Machine Whole Wheat Bread from the Dr. Oz Show
By Pattywak
Homemade bread that is packed full of healthy ingredients made in a bread machine
- 1 1/8 cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons agave nectar
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
- 3 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons vital wheat gluten
- 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
- 1 1/2 teaspoons bread machine yeast
Witches' Brooms
By Nicole S
Witches' broom stick bread sticks are a perfect side to a warm Halloween supper, like a bowl of hot chili, or plate...
- 1 (8-ounce) can refrigerated garlic breadsticks
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
Prime Rib for Two
By DreiFromBK
Juicy, ultra-tender prime rib is the ultimate roast beef
- 1(1 1/2-pound)1 (1 1/2-pound) bone-in rib-eye steak, 1 1/2 inches thick
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1tablespoon1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2tablespoons2 tablespoons shallots, minced
- 1teaspoon1 teaspoon ketchup
- 1/4teaspoon1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2cup1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/4cup1/4 cup red wine
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