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A classic holiday dish and a potluck favorite

  • 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
  • 2 small (3-ounce) packages cherry or raspberry Jell-O gelatin (SF works too)
  • 1 (14 to 16-ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 1 large pear (or apple), peeled and diced small (I used an anjou pear)
  • 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)
  • 1 1/2 to 2 cups Cool Whip for topping
3.8/5 (13 Votes)

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Our family enjoyed this delicious Figgy Toffee Pudding for the Holidays and am sure it'll be a new addition from no...

  • HARD TOFFEE:
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/2 cups dried black mission figs, stems removed and each cut into 6 pieces
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 cups hot water, just below a simmer
  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 stick butter, melted
  • 1 cup hard toffee, chopped (recipe follows)
  • 1 1/2 cups toffee sauce (recipe follows)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 stick butter
  • pinch salt
  • TOFFEE SAUCE:
  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 1 stick butter
  • 2 tablespoons dark corn syrup
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • pinch salt
4.6/5 (9 Votes)

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I sure hope you have a cast iron skillet that makes grilling stripes

  • Cooking spray
  • 2 large peaches cut in thick wedges
  • 2 tablespoons sugar + 1/2 teaspoon cardamom mixed together
  • 4 pieces of thick cut seedless watermelon (rind off) & sprinled lightly with sea salt
  • 2 cups arugula
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lime zest
  • 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
4.6/5 (9 Votes)

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Wow your family and friends with this fun and festive Christmas tree cupcake display

  • 21 mini cupcakes
  • Vanilla Frosting
  • Green food coloring
  • Yellow food coloring
  • Sprinkles
4.6/5 (9 Votes)

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All of the lovely flavors of traditional stuffing in this power packed quinoa based stuffing that is perfect for th...

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed if not the pre-rinsed type
  • 1 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 10 ounces sliced button mushrooms
  • Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
4.3/5 (12 Votes)

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Rich and succulent, this savory lamb main course is the perfect centerpiece to your Easter dinner

  • 1/2 lamb, about 10 to 15 pounds
  • 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1/2 tablespoon pepper
  • chopped parsley, for garnish
4.6/5 (9 Votes)

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Eggs are poached in maple syrup and then served on waffles, topped with more maple syrup

  • 2 eggs
  • 2 frozen waffles
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
4.6/5 (9 Votes)

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An air fryer makes it easy to make this traditional Spanish omelet, with ham, peppers and potatoes

  • 2 ounces Serrano cured ham
  • 1 green chilli
  • 4 eggs
  • 3 medium-size potatoes
  • A few parsley leaves
  • 1 tablespoon virgin olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
4.5/5 (11 Votes)

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Transform golden roasted cauliflower into a creamy vegetable dip similar to a classic hummus

  • 1 head cauliflower, broken into small florets (about 6 cups)
  • 1 clove garlic, halved
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 4 pitted Kalamata olives
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot paprika
  • 2 tablespoons warm water
4.6/5 (5 Votes)

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It doesn't get anymore festive than this Chocolate Chip Holiday Cookie Fudge recipe

  • 1 pouch Betty Crocker™ chocolate chip cookie mix
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 1 pound white candy melts or coating wafers, or vanilla-flavored candy coating (almond bark), chopped
  • 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
  • 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon holiday candy sprinkles
4/5 (7 Votes)

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These manti or steamed pork dumplings are sure to be a hit with family and friends at your next dinner party or cel...

  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 3 cups "00" pasta flour, plus more for dusting
  • 8 ounces pork belly, skin removed, finely chopped, about 1 cup
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 20 small pieces
  • vegetable oil, for frying
  • cilantro leaves, to garnish
4.6/5 (8 Votes)

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Baked 2-Cheese & Bacon Grits is a recipe steeping velvety, cheese flavor

  • 6 thickly sliced bacon strips, chopped
  • 3 cups water
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cups quick cooking grits
  • 1 (12-ounce) package Velveeta cheese, cubed, about 2 1/3 cups
  • 1 stick of butter, cubed
  • 1/2 cup 2% milk
  • 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese, about 8-ounces
4.5/5 (8 Votes)

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