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Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs
By á-174535
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
Roasted Corned Beef with a Bourbon Molasses Glaze
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
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)
Garlic Parmesan Roasted Butternut Squash
By á-40912
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
Holiday Brisket
By rrxing
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
Holly Sandwich Wreath Recipe
By á-176348
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
Fried Pickles
By Renna
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
Bruschetta with Fresh Basil
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
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
Holiday Chicken Casserole
By Potterfan1029
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)
Lean and Mean Barbecued Brisket
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
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
Baked Cheese Balls
By GNSnavely
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
Pea Salad with Bacon & Cheese
By Lsweetnell
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
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bundt Cake
By natstew627
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
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