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Ingredients 2¼tspyeast ¼cupwarm water,110 degrees F ½tspgranulated sugar ¼cupwarm milk,110 degrees F 2tbspmolasses ¼cupgranulated sugar ¾tspsalt 1tbspbutter,softened ¼tspnutmeg ¼tspginger 1egg 1cuppumpkin puree,from can 3¼cups =all-purpose flour 1½tbspbutter,melted ⅓cuplight-brown sugar 2tspcinnamon Preparation In the bowl of an electric mixer combine water, yeast and ½ teaspoon of granulated sugar. Whisk until yeast has dissolved and let rest 5 minutes. Stir in milk, molasses, ¼ cup of granulated sugar, salt, softened butter, nutmeg, ginger, egg, and pumpkin puree until well combined....

Ingredients 2lbschicken breastboneless, skinless 1cupcayenne pepperhot sauce 1bunchcelery 1packetranch mix ⅔cupmayonnaise ⅔cupsour cream ⅔cupmilk 1tspdried parsley salt and pepperto taste Preparation Place chicken in a 3-quart crockpot. Season with salt and pepper. Top with ½ cup of hot sauce. Cook on Low for 4 hours. Cook for 6 hours if frozen. Mix ranch mix, mayo, sour cream, and milk in a pint-size mason jar. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving....

Ingredients 6cupsRice Chex cereal 1cupsemisweet chocolate chips ½cupcreamy peanut butter 1cupdry brownie mix,or 1 cup powdered sugar mixed with 1½ tbsp cocoa powder 12ozChristmas M&M&’s 2cupsmini peanut butter 2cupspretzel twists Preparation Place the cereal in a large bowl. In a medium bowl, combine the chocolate chips and peanut butter. Microwave the chocolate mixture for 30-second intervals until melted. Stir until smooth. Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal and use a spatula to gently toss the cereal in the chocolate until completely coated....

Ingredients 1¼lbsthin boneless skinless chicken breasts ½cupolive oil 1lemon zest ¼cuplemon juice 1tspsugar,or honey 2tspgarlic,minced 1tsporegano,dried salt and pepper,to taste 1cuptomato,seeded and diced ¼cupkalamata olives,chopped 1tbspolive oil 1tsplemon juice 2tspparsley,chopped salt and pepper,to taste lemon wedges,or parsley sprigs, optional garnishes Preparation In a large resealable bag combine the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar, garlic, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste. Seal the bag and shake to mix all of the ingredients together....

Ingredients 1whole chickencut into pieces 2tbspolive oil salt & pepperto taste 2cupsbarbecue sauce Preparation Preheat grill to medium heat. Season chicken with salt & pepper to taste. Cook chicken skin side down on an oiled grate for 15 minutes. Turn over, baste with barbecue sauce. Cook an additional 20 to 30 minutes continuing to brush with sauce (breast should reach 165 degrees F and thighs should reach 175 degrees F)....

Ingredients 1 lb ground beef 1 onion, diced 1 large carrot, peeled and diced 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tbsp flour 1 cup beef broth 1 tsp dried thyme 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp tomato paste salt and pepper 1 cup peas 4 cup mashed potatoes 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated Preparation Heat a large frying pan over medium heat and add the ground beef. Brown it and break it up into smaller pieces....

Ingredients 26Vienna Fingers vanilla cookies 2bagswhite candy coating 52mini M&Ms Preparation Begin by melting candy coating as directed on package. Place cookie in melted candy using a fork and making sure all sides are coated. Set on waxed paper and repeat for all cookies. Let candy coating set (in the fridge for half hour) or on the counter for at least 1 hour. Melt more candy coating and place in a ziploc bag....

Ingredients 1cangarbanzo beans,(chick peas) 1garlic clove 1jarroasted red peppers ¼cuptahini ½lemon,juiced ¼tspsalt 6bagels 6slicesmuenster cheese veggies,of choice, like cucumbers, sprouts, and tomato Preparation Put the garbanzo beans, garlic, roasted red peppers, tahini, lemon juice, and salt in the food processor. Purée for about 1 minute until it is a smooth mush. Spread the hummus on the bottom half of each bagel, and layer with cheese and veggies. Add the top half of the bagel....

Ingredients 2¼cupsall-purpose flour 1cupsalted butter,firm but not cold ⅔cupgranulated sugar 1seeds 1 vanilla bean,or 1½ tsp vanilla extract could be substituted 2eggs,large, yolks and whites divided 1cupunsalted pistachios,finely chopped ½cupstrawberry preserves 4ozwhite chocolate,or semi-sweet chocolate, melted Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and set on medium-high speed, whip together butter, granulated sugar and vanilla bean seeds until mixture pale and fluffy, about 4 minutes....

Ingredients ¼cupolive oil,divided 1small onion,diced 1small carrot,diced 3garlic cloves,pressed 2merguez sausage links,casing removed and discarded 16ozbutter beans,(large lima beans), (1 can), drained, rinsed 1cupwater 1tomato,diced small 4kale leaves,stems removed, coarsely chopped 2tbspbasil pesto 10fresh basil leaves Preparation Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a heavy pot over medium heat, then cook and stir the onion, carrot, and garlic in hot oil for about 3 minutes until the onion is translucent....

Ingredients 2½cupswhole milk ½lemon peel 1cinnamon stick 1cupsugar ¼cupwater 5eggs Preparation Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Set six 5- to 6-ounce ramekins or custard cups in a medium baking pan. In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, lemon peel, and cinnamon stick and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and let stand for 15 minutes. Discard the lemon peel and cinnamon stick pieces. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, cook ½ cup of the sugar with the water over moderately high heat, stirring just until the sugar dissolves....

Ingredients 2large chicken breasts,skinless boneless, halved to make 4 fillets ¼cupolive oil ¼cuplemon juice,juice of 1 lemon 1tbspred wine vinegar 2tspgarlic,minced, or 2 large garlic cloves, minced 2tbspdried oregano 1tspsalt pepper,cracked 4cupsromaine lettuce leaves,or cos lettuce, washed and shredded 2large Lebanese cucumbers,halved lengthways and sliced 2vine ripened tomatoes,cut into small wedges ½green pepper,or capsicum, deseeded and sliced ½red onion,sliced thinly 7ozfresh Feta cheese,cubed ½cupKalamata olives,pitted, halved lengthways 1avocado Preparation Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in large, shallow dish....

Ingredients 2tspolive oil 1onion,chopped 8ozfresh mushrooms,(1 pkg), sliced 1pinchgarlic salt 3clovesgarlic,minced 28ozcrushed tomatoes,(1 can) 6oztomato paste,(1 can) 1tspdried basil 1tspdried oregano 1spaghetti squash 2tbspparmesan cheese,freshly grated, or to taste Preparation Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute onion for about 3 minutes until translucent. Add mushrooms and garlic salt; saute for about 5 minutes until onion and mushrooms are tender. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute more....

Ingredients 2ozbourbonor rye 4dashesAngostura aromatic bitters ½tspmaple syrup orange peel ice 1maraschino cherryLuxardo (optional) Preparation Use a vegetable peeler or knife to carefully cut a 2- to 3-inch-long piece of orange peel. Run the pulp-side of the peel around the rim of the cocktail glass, then set the peel aside for later. Add the bourbon, bitters, and maple syrup to the glass, and briefly stir to combine. Add the ice, then briefly stir the drink one more time to mix and chill....

Ingredients ⅘cupflour 2tbspcocoa powder 2tbspicing sugar salt,to taste 2eggs 1cupmilk ⅕cupwater 2tbspbutter,for cooking ¾cupraspberry,frozen vanilla ice cream,to taste strawberry lace Preparation Sieve the flour, cocoa powder, icing sugar, and salt into a large bowl Make a well in the center and whisk in the eggs Combine the milk and water, and slowly add it to the mixture while continuing to whisk. Melt a small knob of butter in a large frying pan on medium heat....

Ingredients 5ozbitter sweet chocolate ½cupbutter 1cupgranulated sugar 2eggs ¾tsppeppermint extract ½tspvanilla extract ½cupall-purpose flour 2tbspdark chocolate cocoa powder ¼tspsalt 4ozcream cheese,softened ¼cupbutter,½ stick, softened 1¾cupspowdered sugar 3tbspheavy whipping cream 1½ozbittersweet chocolate chips 1candy cane,crushed Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F, then line an 8 by 8-inch pan with parchment paper or foil and grease. Place the chocolate and butter together in a bowl, then microwave in 30-second increments until melted and smooth....

Ingredients 8 oz. Cool Whip 1 can pineapple , crushed , with juice ½ pkg. miniature marshmallows 4 oz. nuts, walnuts work best, chopped 3 oz. pistachio pudding 1 cup coconut flakes, optional Preparation Mix dry ingredients with cool whip, then add the rest of the items. Put in a pyrex container and refrigerator for at least 4 hours. Related Video

Ingredients 1cupunsalted butter,softened to room temperature 1cuplight or dark brown sugar,packed 1large egg,at room temperature 1tsppure vanilla extract 1cuppumpkin puree 2cupsall purpose flour,spoon & leveled 1tspbaking soda 1tspground cinnamon 2½tsppumpkin pie spice ¾tspsalt 8ozbrick style cream cheese,softened to room temperature ¼cupgranulated sugar 1large egg,at room temperature 1tsppure vanilla extract ¼cuppepitas,tossed in a sprinkle of ground cinnamon Preparation Adjust the oven rack to the lower third position and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F....

Ingredients 2tbspbutter ½cupcelery,chopped ¼tspsage,dried ¼tsppoultry seasoning 14½ozchicken broth,(1 can) ⅔cupwater ¼cupmargarine 6ozdry cornbread stuffing mix,(1 package) 8ozoysters,(2 cans), drained and liquid reserved 1tspground black pepper Preparation Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir the celery for about 10 minutes, until tender. Stir in sage and poultry seasoning. Remove from heat. Mix chicken broth with water in a large saucepan, and bring to a simmer over medium heat; stir in the margarine until melted....

Ingredients ¼lbfresh morel mushrooms 2tbspextra virgin olive oil 2tbspbutter 2green garlic,or shallots, sliced 1tspherbs de provence,or dry thyme or a combination of thyme and dry tarragon 1lbasparagus,trimmed salt ½tspfreshly ground black pepper Preparation Slice the morel mushrooms in half lengthwise. Place in a bowl and cover with water. Agitate the water to release grit or dirt from the mushrooms. Drain. Repeat. Then fill with water and let sit while prepping the other ingredients....