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Halloween Nachos
By dkanon
Halloween nachos can be made any day of the year, but the blue tortilla chips topped with orange cheese give these
- 30 blue corn tortilla chips
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 orange bell pepper, cut into thin strips
- 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken (from 2 pound chicken)
- 1 cup drained rinsed Progresso® black beans (from 15 ounce can)
- 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, about 8 ounces
- Fresh cilantro leaves and chopped green onions, if desired
- Salsa, if desired
Scrambled Eggs, Avocado & Smoked Salmon on Toast
By á-25089
Avocado toast takes it up a notch topped with eggs scrambled with a bit of creme fraiche and chives, and then toppe...
- 3 tablespoons fresh chives, minced & divided
- 2 tablespoons crème fraîche, optional
- 6 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 large or 8 small slices sourdough, whole wheat, or pumpernickel bread, toasted
- 1 avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, & diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 4 ounces smoked salmon, thinly sliced
Carrot Cake with Ginger Cream Cheese Frosting
By markemilw
Yum, this Carrot Cake with Ginger Cream Cheese Frosting is excellent! Simple step by step easy to follow directions
- Cooking spray
- 2 3/4 cups walnuts, chopped
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup smooth applesauce
- Zest of 1 orange, finely grated
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups carrots, grated
- 1 (4-inch) piece ginger
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
Panettone Bread Pudding
By jab120638
Bread pudding is, in itself, a decadent treat that should be savored and appreciated, but this dessert (breakfast?)
- GLAZE:
- 1 pound panettone, crust removed, cut into cubes
- 6 large eggs
- 3 cups eggnog
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- butter, for greasing baking dish
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 3 tablespoons amaretto liqueur OR 2 teaspoons almond extract
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1-2 teaspoons cornstarch
Italian Pot Roast with Penne
By á-174535
Pot roast is such an easy, hearty, and delicious meal
- 1 (2 1/2-pound) boneless beef chuck pot roast
- 1 teaspoon fennel seed, toasted and crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 medium fennel bulbs, trimmed, cored, and cut into thin wedges
- 3 medium carrots, halved lengthwise and bias-sliced in 2-inch lengths (1 1/2-cups)
- 1 large onion, cut into thin wedges (1-cup)
- 1 (26-ounce) jar light tomato basil pasta sauce
- 6 ounces dried penne pasta, cooked according to package directions
- 1/4 cup fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, chopped
Scalloped Yukon Gold & Sweet Potato Gratin with Fresh Herbs
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Yukon Gold and sweet potatoes are thinly sliced and combined with cream, butter, Gruyere cheese, and blended with f...
- 1 1/2 pounds medium Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 1/2 pounds medium red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams)
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup (1/2-stick) butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/4 cups packed Gruyére cheese, coarsely grated (about 5-ounces)
- NOTE: You could easily cut this recipe in half, because it's rich in flavor and cream.
Spicy Chicken Pot Stickers with Ginger & Green Onion Dipping Sauce
By á-4084
Spicy Chicken Pot Stickers with Ginger and Green Onion Dipping Sauce is the perfect recipe to feed a hungry crowd s...
- GINGER AND GREEN ONION DIPPING SAUCE:
- 8 ounces ground chicken breast, uncooked, about 1 cup
- 1/4 cup canned whole or sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped
- 2 tablespoons green onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, snipped
- 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 egg white
- 1 tablespoon water
- 20 wonton wrappers
- 1 recipe ginger and green onion dipping sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Cheese Straws
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Puff pastry is a magical and easy ingredient to create so many recipes
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed in refrigerator overnight
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon cayenne
- 3/4 parmesan, grated and divided
- 1 large egg
Pumpkin Power Cookies
By nnlester
These cookies are sweetened with honey, and their natural ingredients like coconut oil, nuts, seeds, and cranberrie
- 1/2 cup pumpkin purée
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups nuts of your choice, chopped
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Red Fruit Salad with Balsamic Vinegar & Basil
By carol gorman
Try this refreshing Red Fruit Salad with Balsamic Vinegar & Basil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 pound cherries, halved and pitted
- 1 pound strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 10 medium fresh basil leaves, sliced
- 1 pound red grapes, halved
- 6 ounces raspberries
Grilled Scallops with Lemony Salsa Verde
By Dr_Mom
Fresh and flavorful, this will become a favorite recipe for scallops! The lemony salsa verde complements the sweet...
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for grilling
- 12 large sea scallops, side muscle removed
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- Lemony Salsa Verde (Recipe on Key Ingredient)
Spider Web Guacamole Deviled Eggs
By ROBandSEAN
Spooky deviled eggs with spider web designs made using gel food dye are the perfect way to entice any little monste...
- GUACAMOLE EGG FILLING:
- 6 eggs, hard boiled
- 1/4 teaspoon purple gel food coloring in water
- 6 yolks of hardboiled eggs
- 1 avocado
- Juice of one lime
- 1 to 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
- Salt, to taste
- Blue corn chips, crushed
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