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Lobster Tail Fra Diavolo with Zucchini Noodles
By Dr_Mom
This recipe is mildly spicy, so if you can handle the heat, add another 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes or just a...
- 1 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 (4-ounce) lobster tails, removed from shell and cut into chunks
- 1 tablespoon shallot, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can San Marzano crushed tomatoes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized into "noodles"
- 1 tablespoon parsley, freshly chopped
Snickers Peanut Butter Brownie Ice Cream Cake
By Lsweetnell
It’s nice and easy to make
- 1 box brownie mix, plus ingredients required on box
- 1/4 cup milk
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cups peanut butter
- 8 oz Cool Whip, thawed (OR 1 recipe of homemade whipped cream)
- 1 20 oz bottle chocolate sundae syrup (Here's the one I used)
- 1 20 oz bottle caramel sundae syrup
- 1 11.5 oz bag mini snickers, chopped, divided into three groups
Cajun Brined Turkey Two Ways
By Booper-2
Add a kick to you bird this season with this Cajun Brined Turkey recipe, with instructions for the Big Green Egg or...
- 1/2 cup Spanish paprika
- 1/4 cup New Mexican chile powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chile de arbol
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder
- 1 1/2 cups kosher salt
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 4 whole cloves garlic
- 2 fresh bay leaves
- 1 large Spanish onion, quartered
- 1 (12-pound) fresh turkey
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- Special equipment: 3 cups hickory or apple chips if desired, soaked in cold water for 1 hour
Pumpkin Pancakes with Salted-Maple Syrup
By ldelmas
Love the sweet and savory flavors found in these Pumpkin Pancakes with Salted-Maple Syrup
- PANCAKES:
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 cup canned pumpkin purée
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons applesauce
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups Bisquick
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- SYRUP:
- 8 ounces salted caramel ice cream topping
- 8 ounces pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon kosher or coarse sea salt
- 3 slices crisply cooked bacon, crumbled
Corned beef & Cabbage Spring Roll
By winefoot
Traditional Irish fare but with an modern day twist, corned beef and cabbage spring roll
- 10 spring roll wrappers
- 6 cups hot water for soaking wrappers
- 1 pound cooked white cabbage or use a 116-ounce. package Sauerkraut, drained
- 1 medium onion, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 pound thinly sliced corned beef, julienne
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4-ounces Swiss cheese, shredded and chilled
- 1 quart peanut oil or other high heat oil
- Thousand Island dressing
Edamame & Ricotta Toasts
By á-10360
Edamame & Ricotta Toasts will make the most delicious addition to any holiday or party appetizer spread
- 2/3 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup frozen shelled sweet soybeans (edamame)
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1/3 cup snipped fresh basil or mint
- 24 1/4 inches whole grain baguette-style French bread slices, toasted
- 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Corn Bread Shortcake with Ham & Fresh Peach Salsa
By á-175897
This dish features the down-home flavors of cornbread, smoked ham, and peaches
- 3 cups peeled peaches, diced
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 3 tablespoons shallots, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (about 2 1/4 ounces)
- 1 1/4 cups cornmeal
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups low-fat buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 large egg
- non-stick cooking spray
- 9 (1.5-ounce) slices 33%-less-sodium smoked ham
- cilantro sprigs, to garnish
Italian Easter Sweet Bread
By gocatgo
We used to eat this all the time for Easter but this recipe is great any time, year-round
- 1/2 cup butter, unsalted, room temperature
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 envelope yeast, about 2 1/2 teaspoons
- 1/2 cup warm water, about 110°F
- 3 eggs, room temperature
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 4 1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 hard boiled eggs, optional
- multi-colored sprinkles to decorate
- 1 egg, beaten with a little bit of water to make an egg wash
Honey-Sesame Popcorn Snack Mix
By MHWilliams
Here's an easy snack mix with just the right amount of sweetness to keep everyone coming back for more! Leftovers (...
- 6 cups popped Orville Redenbacher’s Gourmet Kettle Korn Microwave Popcorn
- 3 cups crispy corn cereal squares
- 1 cup mini pretzel twists
- 1 cup dry roasted mixed nuts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons Fleischmann's Original stick margarine, melted
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
Raw Vegan Eggnog
By TAMMY-6
This Vegan friendly Eggnog is delicious, warming, smooth, sweet and satisfying all at once
- 1 cup pecans
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup dates
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Chocolate Meringue Pie
By Caryl
The not-overly-sweet meringue topping on this chocolate pie is a nice balance to the rich chocolate filling
- 1 (9-inch) pie crust, store-bought or homemade, unbaked (fitted in a pie plate)
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated whole milk
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Virgin Brown Cow
By á-39535
Made with ice cream and cocoa-cola, this virgin brown cow is a delicious drink recipe the whole family can enjoy
- 12 ounces Coca-Cola
- 3 scoops vanilla ice cream
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