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Candied sweet potatoes - with a twist! The bourbon really kicks up the flavor, and the vanilla bean adds just the p...

  • 8 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/8ths
  • 3 cups light brown sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup fresh orange juice
  • 2 vanilla beans, split in half lengthwise*
  • 2 teaspoons orange zest
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup bourbon
  • Note: I used 1 Tablespoon Singing Dog Vanilla Bean Paste
  • 1 stick butter, cut into pieces
4.2/5 (32 Votes)

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I was looking for a way to make my own onion dip, without using packaged onion soup mix (way too many preservatives...

  • NOTE:
  • 1 large sweet onion (like Vidalia)
  • 1 head of garlic
  • olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 cups sour cream
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice (optional)
  • Instead of the dried spices, use 2-3 tsp of Susie-Q Santa Maria Style seasoning.
4.5/5 (12 Votes)

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Marbled cake goes Halloween with orange jello 'poke' which makes is moist and delicious! Topped with a homemade cho...

  • 1 (18-1/4 ounce) package fudge marble cake mix
  • 2 (3-ounce) packages orange gelatin
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/3 cup baking cocoa
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 12 to 15 candy pumpkins
4.4/5 (14 Votes)

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These Candied Potatoes or Yams make the perfect side

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes or yams
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
4.5/5 (12 Votes)

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It's so easy to make delicious fried rice at home in your Instant Pot! No more getting Chinese take out just for t...

  • 2 cups white rice, rinsed well and drained
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter
  • 3 eggs
  • 4 to 5 scallions, chopped
  • 1 (10-ounce) bag frozen peas, carrots and corn mix
4.2/5 (32 Votes)

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Looking for a simple side dish to use garden-fresh yellow squash? Try this straightforward version of fried squash

  • 2 cups yellow squash, finely chopped
  • 1 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • Vegetable oil
4/5 (47 Votes)

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Fine grained pound cake baked in a loaf pan is slathered in a rich and creamy cream cheese and coconut frosting

  • CAKE:
  • 3/4 cup (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 5 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon coconut flavor, optional
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or whole milk
  • 2/3 cup sweetened flaked coconut
  • FROSTING:
  • 1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup (8 ounce package) cream cheese, room temperature
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk powder, optional; for enhanced flavor
  • Pinch salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon coconut flavor, optional; for enhanced flavor
  • 3/4 to 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
4.1/5 (26 Votes)

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Fat Head Pizza boasts a low carb crust, and topped with your favorite pizza toppings - including browned sausage! M...

  • 1 (1-pound) package Salciccia sausage or Italian sausage
  • 1 1/2 cups mozzarella, shredded
  • 3/4 cup almond flour
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese
  • 1 egg
  • garlic salt, to taste
  • 2 to 3 cups shredded cheese for pizza or a mix of cheddar and mozzarella
  • pizza toppings of your choice, to taste
4.3/5 (22 Votes)

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Perfect individual servings of delicious chocolate cream cakes that are not only healthy, but gluten free too!

  • PECAN CHOCOLATE CRUST:
  • 1 cup pecan meal (just ground up pecans, can use any nut meal of liking)
  • 3 to 4 medjool dates (or 2 to 3 tablespoons maple syrup)
  • 1/2 cup cacao powder (cocoa powder)
  • Pinch sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • CHOCOLATE FILLING:
  • 2 cups cashew, pieces
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil, liquid
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup ( or may use agave nectar)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 3/4 cup raw cacao powder (or cocoa powder)
  • Optional toppings:
  • Pecans, crushed
  • Chocolate sauce
4.3/5 (23 Votes)

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Pulled pork nachos are easy, hearty, and cheesy of course! Serve them up at a party or family gathering along with ...

  • 3 large handfuls of tortilla chips
  • 1 cup leftover carnitas or pulled pork
  • 1 tablespoon barbeque seasoning
  • 1 to 1 and 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup scallions, sliced
4.4/5 (21 Votes)

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Stollen is a sweet yeasted bread flavored with bits of fruit served at Christmas

  • SPONGE:
  • 1 cup (4 1/4-ounces) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
  • 3/4 cup (6-ounces) lukewarm water
  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast
  • FRUIT:
  • 1/2 cup (2 3/4-ounces) dried pineapple, chopped in 1/4-inch dice
  • 1/2 cup (2 3/4-ounces) golden raisins or dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup (3-ounces) candied cherries, snipped into quarters
  • 2 tablespoons (1-ounce) rum or brandy
  • DOUGH:
  • 2 1/2 cups (10 1/2-ounces) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
  • 6 tablespoons (3-ounces) softened butter
  • 1/4 cup (1 1/2 ounces) Baker's Special Dry Milk or nonfat dry milk powder
  • 1/3 cup (2 3/8-ounces) granulated sugar
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest or 1/8 teaspoon orange oil
  • 1/2 cup (2 1/2-ounces) toasted almonds, chopped
  • TOPPING:
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick, 4-ounces) butter, melted
  • 2 cups (8-ounces) confectioners' sugar, glazing sugar, or non-melting sugar
4.4/5 (22 Votes)

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A chocolate cake topped with a peanut butter cup heart says, "Be my Valentine!" It's a cake you and your sweetie wi

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup Hershey's cocoa
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 2 (16-ounce) cans vanilla ready-to-spread frosting or about 3 cups of homemade vanilla frosting
  • Red food color
  • 1 1/3 cups (8-oz. pkg.) Reese's Minis Peanut Butter Cups
4.4/5 (21 Votes)

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