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Roast Turkey with Pepperoni
By DreiFromBK
Keep your roast turkey moist by stuffing thin slices of pepperoni under the skin
- 1 (12 to 14 pound) turkey
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1/2 pound pepperoni, thinly sliced
- 1 preserved lemon, halved lengthwise, pulp discarded and rind sliced 1/2-inch thick, plus 2 teaspoons minced rind
- 12 large sage leaves, plus 2 sprigs
- 2 rosemary sprigs
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons thyme, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground fennel
- Pepper
Grand Old Flag Cake
By á-175897
Celebrate the Fourth of July or any patriotic holiday in style with a Grand Old Flag Cake! Grab the kids to lend yo...
- CAKE:
- nonstick cooking spray
- 1 3/4 cups flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 pint blueberries
- 1 1/2 pints raspberries
Hot Pecan Crab Dip
By BobN
I've been making this Hot Pecan Crab Dip recipe for years and it's always a huge hit with my family and friends
- 8 ounces crab, fully cooked and flaked
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup Parmesan, grated & divided
- 1/2 cup cheddar, shredded
- 1/2 cup mozzarella, shredded
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 6 to 8 jalapeños, chopped and deseeded
- 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed garlic or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup Texas pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup crackers
- 1/2 cup melted butter
Halloween Sangria
By DeBruynC1
Scary, bloody Halloween Sangria is a tasty punch to serve at your next adult Halloween party
- 1(750-ml.) bottle1 (750-ml.) bottle Rioja or Syrah (semi-cheap is just fine)
- 11 orange, sliced
- 11 red apple, cored and sliced
- 11 green apple, cored and sliced
- 1 1/2cups1 1/2 cups frozen sweet cherries
- 2cups2 cups chilled club soda
- 3(11.2-ounce) bottles3 (11.2-ounce) bottles Mike's Hard® Black Cherry Lemonade (chilled)
- Ice, as needed
- Fake blood drips, optional
Virgin Arnold Palmer
By á-39535
The Arnold Palmer, a simple mocktail enjoyable to many, is a great refresher when you want a fun drink but want to ...
- 4 parts lemonade
- 4 parts iced tea
- 1 wedge lemon
Cranberry & Orange Pavlovas
By ngaldi
If you're looking for an impressive dessert
- 6 large egg whites, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
- 2 large navel oranges
- 1 1/2 pounds cranberries (6 cups)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
- Mint sprigs, for garnish
Monster Munch Halloween Popcorn Mix
By cbayack
Monster Munch Halloween Popcorn Mix is the perfect treat for all of your favorite monsters to munch on at your next...
- 1 (16-ounce) package Almond Bark
- 12 cups popped popcorn, about 1/2 cup unpopped kernels
- 1 cup candy corn
- 1 cup dry roasted, salted peanuts
- 1/2 cup Reeses Pieces
City Grits
By tammy1365
There is nothing quite as comforting as a nice, warm bowl of cheesy grits, this City Grits recipe includes smoked G...
- 1 cup quick cooking grits
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves roasted garlic
- 1 small caramelized onion
- 5 to 6 ounces smoked Gouda, shredded
- 4 to 6 pieces of bacon, crisped and crumbled
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 3 green onions, diced
Grandmom's Italian Easter Cookies
By ldijoe
My grandmom taught me to make these Easter cookies at Easter time
- ICING:
- 12 eggs
- 1 cup corn oil
- 1/2 pound margarine, melted
- 1 (2-ounce) bottle lemon extract
- 3 cups sugar
- 14 teaspoons baking powder
- 11 cups all purpose flour
- 1 bag confectioner's sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 packages round non-perils candies
Simple Brown Gravy
By Susan52
One of the most important dishes at Thanksgiving is gravy
- 2 cups low sodium beef broth
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet or Worcestershire sauce (see note)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- salt and pepper to taste
4th of July Fireworks Cake
By mseemeyer
Serve up some cake before the fireworks start at your next 4th of July party! This three color cake has a festive
- 1 box white cake mix
- 1 can white frosting
- Red gel food coloring
- Blue gel food coloring
- Star shaped sprinkles
Banana Bread in an Instant Pot
By lindaauman
Have some older bananas sitting around? Make banana bread! With this recipe, banana bread is quick and easy to make...
- 1 stick butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3 mashed bananas
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup nuts, chopped, optional
- 1 cup water
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