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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
4.5/5 (6 Votes)

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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
4.2/5 (25 Votes)

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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
4.2/5 (9 Votes)

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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
4.3/5 (18 Votes)

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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
4.3/5 (19 Votes)

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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
4/5 (7 Votes)

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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
4.3/5 (8 Votes)

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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
4.4/5 (17 Votes)

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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
3.8/5 (8 Votes)

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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
4.5/5 (6 Votes)

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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
4.3/5 (19 Votes)

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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
4.5/5 (6 Votes)

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