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White Christmas Fudge
By davidv
You'll be dreaming of this White Christmas Fudge long after the holidays are over, so keep this recipe handy! To ke...
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups (1 pound, 5.25 ounces) white chocolate, chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Red gel food coloring
- Green gel food coloring
Spicy Fried Mixed Nuts
By Wewah
Spicy fried mixed nuts are packed full of flavor and can be enjoyed with a nice cold adult beverage
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 1 cup unsalted cashew nuts
- 1 cup unsalted almonds
- 1 cup unsalted macademia nuts
- 1 rosemary twig, just the leafs
- 1 tablespoon flaky sea salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Pinch of red chili flakes
Pumpkin Pie
By á-2908
One dessert that just screams "Autumn" is the classic pumpkin pie
- FILLING:
- 2 cups pumpkin pul puree
- 1 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs plus 1 egg yolk.
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamon
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- CRUST:
- 1 1/2 cups flour (reserve extra for dusting work surface)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 8 tablespoon cold, unsalted butter cut into small pieces
- 4 to 5 tablespoons ice water
Gingerbread Cookies
By AuntieGooper
My whole family loves these Gingerbread Cookies! As they bake, your home will fill with enticing, mouth watering ar...
- DOUGH:
- 4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon clove
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 lb unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup light brown sugar or 2/3 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2/3 cup unsulphured molasses
- ICING:
- 1 pound confectioners sugar
- 3 large egg whites
- 1 drop lemon juice or 1 drop vinegar
- Food coloring, if desired
Crab Eggs Benedict
By á-25089
Rich and decadent, this Crab Eggs Benedict recipe is a classy way to start any day
- 1/3 cup reduced-fat buttermilk
- 1/3 cup canola mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to garnish to taste, divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons butter
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 8 large eggs
- 4 English muffins, toasted
- 8-ounces fresh lump crabmeat, shell pieces removed
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, optional to garnish
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon, optional to garnish
Cranberry Serrano Relish
By sandycon
Sweet, spicy, tart and flavorful, this cranberry Serrano relish is a perfect side for Thanksgiving, or serve with g...
- 1 red onion, diced
- 1 (2-inch) piece ginger, grated and peeled
- 1 serrano chile, diced
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 (12-ounce) bag cranberries
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Grated zest of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Chili for 100 People
By carlaschwartz
Need a recipe to feed a crowd at a big event or fill a freezer with quick meals? Borrow some extra cooking pots and...
- 30 pounds hamburger
- 2 (6-pound) cans chili beans
- 3 (6-pound) cans kidney beans
- 2 (6-pound) cans crushed tomatoes
- 1 (6-pound) can peeled tomatoes
- 1 (6-pound) can tomato paste
- 40 tablespoons chili powder
- 16 to 18 small onions, chopped
- 4 mild green peppers, chopped
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Weight Watchers Chocolate Cupcakes
By á-46991
These cupcakes are for those who want to treat themselves
- 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin
- 1 (18-ounce) package devil's food cake mix
- 1 ⁄4 to 1/2 cup water
Macaroni & Cheese
By á-131770
This creamy macaroni and cheese recipe is a perfect side for a summer barbecue
- 12 ounce package Skinner® Texas shape pasta
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup fontina cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 6 Ritz crackers, crushed
- 4 strips bacon, chopped
- Scallions or green onions for garnish
Caramelized Pineapple Baked Alaska
By Bujvary
OMG this is good! Coconut ice cream is topped with caramelized pineapple chunks that have been sauteed in dulce de ...
- 1 pint coconut or vanilla ice cream
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks (12 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 3 tablespoons dulce de leche
- 1 large egg white
- Boiling water
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup superfine sugar
Pineapple & Cherry Glazed Ham
By junerodgers
Add this pineapple glaze for a Holiday show-stopping baked ham!
- 1 (20-ounce) can sliced pineapples (Dole in the blue can)
- 1 (10-ounce) jar Maraschino cherries
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 stick butter or margarine, melted
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice (juice from the can of rings)
- Toothpicks
Buttermilk Brined Cornish Hens
By á-25087
Cornish hens are more than just mini me’s of everyday chickens, I do believe that they have a special flavor all ...
- 2 Cornish hens (1 1/2 to 1 3/4-pounds) each
- 3 cups buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 lemon, halved
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- Fresh thyme
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