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Ground Beef Mummy Bread
By á-10847
Hearty sandwich that looks like mummies! This is a take on a pepper steak sandwich, but made with ground beef and t...
- 1 pound lean (at least 80%) ground beef
- 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into bite-size strips
- 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into bite-size strips
- 1 small onion, cut into thin wedges
- 1/2 cup creamy Italian dressing
- 1 loaf Italian bread (12 inches long), halved lengthwise
- 4 slices thinly sliced provolone cheese, quartered
Bacon Cinnamon Rolls
By carvalhohm2
Bacon plus anything is awesome and these Bacon Cinnamon Rolls are one example of many that prove that delicious fac...
- 10 slices bacon
- 1 can (17.5-ounce) refrigerated cinnamon rolls with cream cheese icing, about 5 rolls
Maple Brown Sugar Pumpkin Roll
By lberry08
This exceptional Pumpkin Roll is super moist and flavorful
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 (8-ounce) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 to 4 tablespoons milk, only if needed
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- pinch of salt
American Flag Berry Pie
By carvalhohm
Fresh berries and a flaky pie crust come together to make a delicious patriotic pie
- pie pastry for a double-crust pie, 9-inches
- 2 1/2 cups pitted dark sweet cherries
- 2 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon butter
- additional sugar for topping the crust
Cherry & Apricot Crostata with Ricotta Filling
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Who knew that Cherries & Apricots are a match made in heaven? Crostatas are very easy to make
- For the crust:
- 1 stick or 1/2 cup cold butter
- 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (I use King Arthur Brand)
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 3-4 tablespoons ice water
- For the filling:
- 1 cup ricotta
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 Tablespoon orange zest
- For the fruit:
- 20 about 20 cherries, pitted
- 3-4 apricots, pitted and sliced
- 3 Tablespoons sugar
- 2 tsp cornstarch (or 1 teaspoon clear jel)
- 1/4 tsp almond extract (optional, but my favorite)
- 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 2 Tablespoons apricot or peach jam (optional)
- coarse sugar (for a delicious crunch on the dough)
- 1 egg, beaten and mixed with water
- powdered sugar, for dusting
Best Lemonade Ever
By micmac118
Takes lemonade to a higher level by adding pineapple juice and sprite
- 1/2 cup Country Time Lemonade drink mix
- 2 cups cold water
- 1 (46-ounce) can chilled pineapple juice
- 2 cans chilled Sprite
- Lemon wedges, for garnish
No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake
By á-43062
Peanut butter and chocolate are a classic dessert duo, but they really shine in this no-bake recipe
- 10 graham crackers
- 7 tablespoons melted butter
- 24 ounces cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips, melted
- 2 cups peanut butter, melted
- 1 cup confectioner’s sugar
Deep Fried Deviled Eggs
By msippigrl
A Southern favorite potluck food gets a crunchy, delicious makeover! Egg whites are dredged with flour, dipped in b...
- FILLING:
- 15 eggs, hard boiled, cut in half, yolks separated from whites
- cooking oil to deep fry
- flour, as needed
- panko bread crumbs, as needed
- paprika to garnish
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch garlic salt
- black pepper, to taste
Beef Stroganoff in an Instant Pot
By lindaauman
Traditional beef stroganoff is quick and easy to make in your Instant Pot! Serve over rice, egg noodles or pasta wi...
- 2 pounds beef round steak, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Egg noodles, cooked
Pressure-Cooker Caramel Flan
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Flan is a popular creamy custard dessert in Spain and all over Latin America, and there are many versions of it
- CUSTARD:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 whole eggs, plus 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup sugar
- CARAMEL:
- 1 cup sugar
Juicy Pub-Style Burgers
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
I've never made my own ground beef, for burgers, because
- 2 pounds sirloin steak tips*, trimmed of excess fat and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- Salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 4 hamburger buns, toasted and buttered (I prefer brioche burger buns)
- NOTE: *sirloin steak tips is also known as "flap meat". It doesn't sound pretty, but don't let that discourage you. It's delicious. I buy mine at Costco.
Eggnog Monkey Bread
By á-160091
Eggnog is an essential part of the Christmas season! This eggnog monkey bread is a great way to add festive flavors...
- EGGNOG DRIZZLE:
- 1 (16.3-ounce) can Pillsbury Grands Homestyle Biscuits
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon rum extract
- 3 tablespoons eggnog
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
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