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Panettone Italian Christmas Bread
By á-7571
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
Spiced Bourbon Beer & Maple Martinis
By á-10360
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
Easy Pineapple Glazed Spiral Ham
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
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
Double Rainbow Cake Jelly Shot
By DeliciouslyDished
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
Cream Cheese Stuffed Pumpkin Cookies
By á-42072
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
Alien Cocktail
By Jerzgrl80
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
Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole
By kimvess
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
Copycat Spicy Queso Blanco Applebee's
By Gggoody
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
Crock Pot Santa Fe Cream Cheese Chicken
By á-8655
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
Grape Salad
By jasonhewitt
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
Old Fashioned Pecan Pie
By samareth
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
The No-Peel Apple Cake
By ruthg
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
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