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This is a basic recipe for cheese fondue that highlights a cheddar cheese, instead of a traditional swiss or gruyer...

  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons ground dry mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 6 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
4.4/5 (14 Votes)

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Halloween deviled eggs gettin' a little creeeeeeeeppy!! They'll be the talk of your party! These spiders are tast

  • 6 hard-boiled eggs, extra-large or jumbo
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • Medium black olives
4.4/5 (17 Votes)

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A scrumptious, super simple supreme pizza dip made with cream cheese, Italian shredded cheese, pizza sauce, sausage...

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 1/2 cups Italian blend cheese, shredded
  • 2 teaspoons Italian herb seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 cup pizza sauce
  • 10 to 12 pepperoni slices
  • 1/3 cup cooked Italian sausage
  • 3 tablespoons bell pepper, any color, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons black olives, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons red onion, chopped
4.5/5 (8 Votes)

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The Cranberry Bliss Bars from Starbucks are a popular favorite

  • 1 1/2 sticks butter, softened not melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 1/2 cup flour
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoon crystallized ginger, minced or 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3/4 to 1 1/2 cups Craisins (dried cranberries)
  • 4 ounces white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup Craisins (dry cranberries)
  • 2 ounces white chocolate chips
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups powdered sugar (use only 1 1/2 - 2 cups if you do not like them very sweet)
  • 4 teaspoons lemon juice
4.5/5 (8 Votes)

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This refreshing ginger limeade is especially helpful to anyone trying to transition away from caffeinated energy dr...

  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 4 cups water, divided
  • 1 tablespoon ginger juice (from about one 3-inch piece of ginger)
  • 1 cup lime juice from about 10 limes
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
4.5/5 (8 Votes)

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Nothing like a classic mimosa

  • Thin slices of a variety of citrus fruits - grapefruits, oranges, lemons, limes
  • 1 bottle chilled Prosecco
  • 3 to 4 cups 50% less sugar orange juice, or you can use freshly squeezed orange juice
  • cranberry juice
4.6/5 (10 Votes)

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This scaled-down waffles-from-scratch recipe makes just enough for two to enjoy! Keep buttermilk powder in your pan

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup seltzer water*
  • Pure maple syrup
  • Do NOT substitute sparkling water such as Perrier for the seltzer water.
4.3/5 (21 Votes)

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These shrimp rolls are one of my favorite appetizers

  • 2 ounces uncooked rice vermicelli noodles
  • 12 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (8-ounces)
  • 4 (8-inch) round rice paper sheets
  • 1/2 cup Napa (Chinese) cabbage, very thinly sliced
  • 16 fresh mint leaves
  • 4 teaspoons unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts, chopped
  • 1 small Serrano chile, seeded and thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Mirin (sweet rice wine)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons lower-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon fish sauce
4.5/5 (8 Votes)

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Skillet Huevos is a tortilla layered with your favorite beans with an egg cradled in the beans, topped with cheese ...

  • 4 (6 inch) tortillas (I use a corn and flour blend)
  • 4 eggs (1 per serving….you can add more if you want)
  • 2 cups cooked rinsed beans (black bean, pinto, cannellini, or heirloom beans)
  • 1/2 onion, sliced or diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Fresh ground pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 large avocado, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • 1/2 cup crumbled cotija, queso fresco, feta or goat cheese, optional
  • Hot sauce, to taste
  • Optional: bell pepper, kale, zucchini, mushrooms,
4.5/5 (8 Votes)

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Pomegranate Cranberry Sauce with Basil brings a different layer of flavor and a balanced tangy sweetness

  • 32 ounces fresh organic cranberries, rinsed and picked over
  • 1 organic pomegranate, arils removed
  • 1 organic lemon, juiced and zested
  • 2 organic oranges, juice and zested
  • 1 teaspoon organic cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Real salt or Himalayan sea salt
  • 1/2 cup organic grade B maple syrup
  • 3/4 cup pure pomegranate juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh organic basil, chopped
3.9/5 (11 Votes)

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The flavors of oysters Rockefeller in this delicious stuffing recipe! Oysters, spinach, chevril and Pernod make th

  • 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
  • 4 slices thick-sliced bacon, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1 cup finely chopped shallots, about 8 medium
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup Pernod
  • 2 teaspoons dried chervil, crushed
  • 10 cups dry sourdough bread cubes*
  • 2 cups shucked oysters (about 28 large), drained and coarsely chopped (1 pint)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 14 1/2 ounce can vegetable broth or chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1/4 teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce
  • 1/2 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese (2 ounces)
  • Bottled hot pepper sauce (optional)
3.9/5 (11 Votes)

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We make this pasta sauce for Christmas Day--you can't fit another meat in the pot! As many times as you reheat it, ...

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 bay leaf, fresh or dried
  • 1/4 pound pancetta, thick-cut, chopped into small bits
  • 1/2 pound bulk hot Italian sausage
  • 1 pound combined ground beef, pork and veal
  • 1 medium carrot, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 rib celery, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 cup good quality dry red wine
  • 1 cup beef stock (8-ounces), packaged in a box container or can
  • 2 (32-ounces each) cans chunky-style crushed tomatoes
  • A handful flat leaf parsley leaves, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice or cinnamon (a couple of pinches)
  • Coarse salt and black pepper
  • 2 pounds penne rigate, cooked to al dente
  • Grated Pecorino Romano cheese, for topping
  • Fresh, crusty bread, for mopping
4.5/5 (8 Votes)

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