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Super-Scary Halloween Spicy Chili Stuffed Jack-O-Peppers
By Kathy_Hester
Scary pumpkins are a perfect Halloween supper! Stuff orange peppers with a spicy chili
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 to 2 peppers from a (7 ounce) can of RolandⓇ Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce
- 1 (15.5-ounce) can black beans
- 1 cup ground seitan (I used Sweet Earth ground Chipotle flavor)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 large bell peppers about the same size with flat bottoms
Monster Rice Cereal Treats from A Fork and Beans Halloween Special
By Kathy_Hester
My friend Cara Reed, of the blog Fork and Beans, put together an amazing allergy free Halloween ebook
- 4 cups Dandies vegan marshmallows
- 6 cups gluten-free rice cereal
- 3 tablespoons vegan butter
- Natural green food coloring
- Edible candy eyes
- Gauze
- Skull cookie cutter
Raspberry Ribbon Cheesecake
By Booper-2
A chocolate cookie crust and homemade raspberry sauce make this Raspberry Ribbon Cheesecake special! Whole raspberr
- CRUST:
- 2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- RASPBERRY SAUCE:
- 2 1/2 cups fresh or frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- FILLING:
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 egg whites
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 to 3 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed
Ginger- Sweet Potato Cheesecake
By dizzybetts
Try this delicious Ginger- Sweet Potato Cheesecake recipe
- 12 ounces sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1" pieces
- 1 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 15 gingersnap cookies
- 3/4 cup fiber one cereal
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 8 ounces fat-free cream cheese, softened
- 8 ounces Neufchatel cheese, softened
- 1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
- 3 egg whites
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger
- 1 tablespoon whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Make Ahead Turkey Thanksgiving Gravy
By mytastytreasures
With so much to do on Thanksgiving day it's best if possible to make your Turkey Gravy ahead of time, this make ahe...
- 4 turkey wings (about 3 to 4 pounds)
- 2 medium onions, peeled and quartered
- 1 cup water
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 3 carrots cut in chunks
- 3 stalks celery with leaves, cut in chunks
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Galaxy Donuts
By cookism
Galaxy Donuts are out of this world and great to make with the kids
- DONUTS:
- 4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup lukewarm water
- 1 1/2 cups lukewarm milk
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup softened butter
- 5 cups plain flour, plus more for dusting
- vegetable oil for frying
- GALAXY GLAZE:
- 2 cups icing sugar
- 4 tablespoons milk
- 1 squeeze vanilla bean paste
- 4 (0.65-ounce) bottles high pigment food coloring, Americolour brand or any professional baking food coloring brand, in purple, electric pink, navy blue, super black
Easter Oreo Bark
By lisapearce
Festive Easter bark is made with candy coating, Oreos, Spring-colored M&Ms, Spring-colored sprinkles or decorations
- 1 package vanilla candy coating
- 3/4 cup Easter/Spring M&Ms
- 8 to 10 spring Oreos, crushed
- Spring or Easter Sprinkles
Steak & Egg Panini
By á-9642
In our version of the classic pairing of steak and eggs, we tuck slices of rib-eye steak, scrambled eggs and chedda...
- 2 rib-eye steaks, each about 12 ounces
- Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 6 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 12 slices sourdough bread, each about 1/2 inch thick
- 6 slices cheddar cheese
- Hot sauce for serving (optional)
Easy Pumpkin Pie Cake
By Bearbuddy45
This pumpkin pie cake combines traditional pumpkin pie with a buttery, crispy topping made from yellow cake mix
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
- 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
- 1 box Betty Crocker™ SuperMoist™ yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 3/4 cup pecans, chopped
- Whipped cream, if desired
Grilled Halibut with Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette
By SushiChick
I made the vinaigrette when I only had two fish steaks to serve and it made the perfect amount of gravy
- 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon peel, grated
- 3 tablespoons fresh basil, thinly sliced or 3 teaspoons dried
- 2 teaspoons drained capers
- 4 (5-6 ounce) halibut steaks (about 3/4 inch thick)
Lemon Cheesecake Crescent Rolls
By lisapearce
Brighten your day with these golden, flaky crescent rolls filled with creamy lemon cheesecake and drizzled with a c...
- GLAZE:
- 1 package (8-count) refrigerated crescent rolls
- 4 ounces cream cheese, cold
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
- Zest 1/2 lemon
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Zest 1/2 lemon
Wonderful Sugar Plum Cookies
By kelsa94
Let these sugar plum cookies dance in your mouth
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 5 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup canned plums, finely chopped. drained
- Green and red colored sugar
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