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The salty savoriness of these smoked salmon deviled eggs make these the perfect flavor explosion in your mouth

  • 12 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh dill weed
  • 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1.5 ounces smoked salmon or lox, chopped, about 1/4 cup
  • 1 teaspoon capers
  • fresh dill weed to garnish
4.5/5 (12 Votes)

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The month of March is when I make my annual St

  • VEGETABLES:
  • 1 package corned beef brisket (3 to 4 Pounds)
  • 3 tablespoons ground black pepper
  • 1 head green cabbage (can use 2 If you'd like)
  • Olive oil, for searing
  • 1/2 bottle Guinness, or any beer
  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar (optional)
  • 3 to 4 carrots, peeled and cut into 4 to 5-inch pieces
  • 6 to 8 potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters (I use Yukon Gold potatoes)
  • 2 onions, peeled and quartered
  • BRISKET GLAZE:
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 1/4 cup bourbon (if you'd prefer, you can use apple juice)
4.1/5 (21 Votes)

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Get a delicious side dish with this Garlic Parmesan Roasted Butternut Squash recipe

  • 1 pound butternut squash, peeled and cut into small chunks
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 stick butter (4 tablespoons), melted
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3 dashes black pepper
  • Some parsley leaves, finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
4.3/5 (12 Votes)

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Holiday Brisket is the perfect main course for any holiday gathering or celebration, because it feeds a crowd and t...

  • 1 (3-pound) fresh beef brisket, trimmed of excess fat
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt of you choice
  • 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® ground black pepper
  • 3 medium carrots, coarsely chopped
  • 3 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
  • 3 medium onions, coarsely chopped
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 packages McCormick® brown gravy mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 McCormick® bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon McCormick® basil
  • 2 tablespoons dry red wine
4.5/5 (11 Votes)

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Guests who have sweet expectations are in for a savory surprise when they sample warm slices of this golden wreath

  • 2 tubes (13.8 ounces each) refrigerated pizza crust
  • 1/4 cup prepared Italian salad dressing
  • 1 pound thinly sliced deli turkey
  • 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup sweet red pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions
  • 2 egg yolks, divided
  • Red and green liquid food coloring
4.4/5 (12 Votes)

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Here's a tasty restaurant-style snack that will leave you wanting more! Buttermilk and cornmeal batter up pickle sl...

  • Oil for deep frying
  • 1 (11-ounce) jar hamburger dill pickle slices
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4.3/5 (12 Votes)

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This is such a simple recipe to make, and it's highly versatile

  • 1 fresh baguette
  • Good quality olive oil
  • 1 large clove fresh garlic, peeled
  • 1 to 2 small garlic cloves, finely minced
  • Roma tomatoes (these work best)
  • 8 to 12 fresh basil leaves
  • Fresh Parmesan-Reggiano (not the stuff in the green can, please)
  • Kosher salt & fresh ground pepper
4.5/5 (11 Votes)

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This time-saving dish is truly a one-dish wonder! A savory stuffing topping over a light, creamy chicken vegetable...

  • 2 cups stuffing mix, divided
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 pound chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
  • 1 can (10 3/4 ounce) condensed cream of celery soup
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 (16 ounce) bag frozen mixed vegetables, thawed and drained (liquid reserved)
4.2/5 (25 Votes)

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Brisket, slow cooked over wood takes 15-20 hours

  • For the brisket:
  • 1 trimmed brisket (5-6 pounds) with a layer of fat at least 1/4 inch thick
  • For the rub:
  • 3 Tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 Tablespoon coarse sald
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin (optional, I left it out)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon (up to 1 teaspoon) cayenne pepper
  • For the mopping sauce:
  • 3/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 12 ounces beer
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon BBQ dry rub
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • For the BBQ sauce:
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/3 cup chili sauce
  • 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 tablespoon dry mustard
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
4.3/5 (25 Votes)

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I LOVE CHEESE! These Cheese Balls are baked, not fried so have at 'em and enjoy!

  • COATING:
  • 1/4 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese (I used the reduced fat not fresh kinda I had in the fridge and it worked just fine)
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt (I used Lawry's)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup skim milk
  • CENTERS:
  • String cheese (fat free) broken into pieces
4.1/5 (30 Votes)

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The perfect Southern summer dish, this combination of ingredients makes a creamy, cheesy mixture you cannot resist

  • 4 cups frozen peas, thawed
  • 3 large or jumbo eggs, hard boiled, quartered (I would cook three more eggs to chop and put in the salad)
  • 6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cubed (I would use more)
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion (you could use white part of scallion)
  • 8 slices thick-sliced bacon, cooked and broken into small pieces
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 2/3 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons Hellmann’s mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons white or apple cider vinegar (for gluten free do not use malt vinegar)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or more, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper, or more, to taste
4.2/5 (25 Votes)

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The cream cheese filling tastes like a bit of cheesecake paradise, playing hide-and-seek in the center of the moist...

  • FILLING:
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened, cubed
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • CAKE:
  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground all spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup (2-ounces) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 (15-ounce) can pure pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • GLAZE:
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • Pinch salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons milk, plus more as needed
4.1/5 (39 Votes)

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