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This traditional Italian Christmas enriched bread is filled with dried fruit marinated in orange liquer, pine nuts,

  • MARINATED FRUIT:
  • 1/3 cup golden raisins
  • 1/3 cup dried apricots, chopped
  • 1/3 cup dried tart cherries
  • 1/4 cup triple sec (orange-flavored liqueur) or orange juice
  • DOUGH:
  • 1 package dry yeast, about 2 1/4 teaspoons
  • 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup warm water (100°F to 110°F)
  • 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
  • 6 tablespoons butter or stick margarine, melted
  • 1/4 cup fat-free milk
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 teaspoon butter or stick margarine, melted
  • 2 teaspoons turbinado or granulated sugar
4.2/5 (19 Votes)

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Spiced bourbon beer & maple martinis are great for the holidays!

  • 1 cup chilled bourbon
  • 1/4 cup chilled dark beer, such as Negra Modelo
  • 1/4 cup chilled pure maple syrup (preferably Grade B)
  • Ice cubes
  • 1 whole nutmeg
  • 4 small dried red chiles, such as japones, rinsed and patted dry
4.3/5 (18 Votes)

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Make your own pineapple glaze for your spiral cut ham! I wanted to show how easy it is to turn a spiral cut bone-in...

  • SAUCE:
  • 1 spiral cut ham, already cooked
  • 1 cup of pineapple jam
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 to 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • CORNSTARCH SLURRY:
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • Water
4.2/5 (19 Votes)

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These cupcake jelly shots can easily be modified to fit your party theme or sport team's colors

  • 1 3/4 cups prepared lemonade
  • 4 envelopes plain gelatin
  • 1 1/4 cups cake flavored vodka (or substitute vanilla or whipped cream vodka and a touch of amaretto)
  • 2 teaspoons sweetened condensed milk (up to 4 tablespoons is okay -- use to sweeten to taste!)
  • 6 small bowls (one for each color)
  • Liquid food color
  • Frosting and sprinkles, for garnish, if desired
  • Flexible silicone mini muffin pan
4.1/5 (18 Votes)

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Pumpkin and cream cheese together in a cookie, what more can you ask for

  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup Splenda (or white sugar)
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 (15-ounce) can of pumpkin
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • CREAM CHEESE FILLING
  • 1 (8-ounce) package of cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 (16-ounce) package of powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • One pinch of cinnamon
4.4/5 (16 Votes)

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The Alien cocktail is perfect for a Halloween party, or any time you are looking for a refreshing coconut pineapple...

  • 1 part Midori® melon liqueur
  • 1 part Malibu® coconut rum
  • 1 part pineapple juice
4.3/5 (23 Votes)

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A warm and comforting broccoli rice casserole that can be a side dish or a main–just add leftover meat for a comp...

  • TOPPING:
  • 10 ounces frozen broccoli florets, defrosted & drained
  • 1 (10-3/4 ounces) can cream of chicken soup
  • 2 cup cooked rice
  • 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup Velveeta, cubed, optional
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk or cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups cooked cubed chicken, optional
  • 1 cup Ritz cracker crumbs
  • 2 tablespoon butter, melted
4.3/5 (19 Votes)

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Now you can enjoy your favorite Spicy Queso Blanco Dip at home

  • 1 tablespoon refined coconut oil (or other neutral oil)
  • 1 small onion, divided
  • 3 jalapeno peppers, seeded, deveined, and minced (divided)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, cut into chunks
  • 4 ounces white cheddar cheese, cut into chunks
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro, divided
  • 1 Roma tomato, deseeded and diced
4.1/5 (41 Votes)

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Easy Santa Fe Chicken starts with frozen tenders, cream cheese, beans and more

  • 1 (2 1/2 to 3 pound) bag frozen chicken breast tenderloins
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese (not fat-free! 1/3 less fat or regular is fine)
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained & rinsed (or pinto beans if you prefer)
  • 1 (8-ounce) can corn, drained
  • 1 (15-ounce) can Rotel tomatoes, or regular salsa
4.1/5 (71 Votes)

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Fresh grape salad is perfect side to a grilled pork roast

  • 2 pounds red grapes, washed, and de-stemmed
  • 2 pounds green grapes, washed and de-stemmed
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
  • 8 ounces sour cream
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
4.5/5 (12 Votes)

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Crockett family recipe for Pecan Pie

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2/3 cup corn syrup (I use light in color syrup)
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 stick butter
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 cup pecans
4.2/5 (15 Votes)

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This cake is topped with sauteed apple slices and drizzled in a delicious Apple Brandy-Caramel Sauce

  • CAKE:
  • 1 1/3 cups light brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon table salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • Shortening
  • APPLES:
  • 2 pounds McIntosh apples (about 6 apples, 6 to 7 ounces each)
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch table salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • APPLE BRANDY SAUCE:
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • Pinch table salt
  • 1 tablespoon apple brandy
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
4.3/5 (16 Votes)

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