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Rhoda's Candied Sweet Potatoes - Kicked Up!
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
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
Roasted Garlic & Onion Dip
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
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.
Halloween Poke Cake
By dette
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
Candied Sweet Potatoes or Yams
By wpolumbo
These Candied Potatoes or Yams make the perfect side
- 4 medium sweet potatoes or yams
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
Fried Rice in an Instant Pot
By vickysue_4
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
Squash Croquettes
By FarmFlavor
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
Coconut Loaf Cake
By kelsa94
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
Fat Head Pizza
By Birgitta
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
Raw Mini Chocolate Cream Cakes
By garciamoss
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
Pulled Pork Nachos
By vealam
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
Stollen Bites
By รก-9642
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
Peanut Butter Cup Heart Valentine Cake
By carvalhohm
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
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