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Preheat oven to 350ºF. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, cheeses, sour cream, thyme, Italian seasoning a...

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup smoked mozzarella
  • 1 cup provolone
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 small tomato, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped
4/5 (5 Votes)

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A great appetizer that tastes so much like mini-slider cheeseburgers

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 (10-ounce) can refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 8 slices Cheddar cheese
  • 32 slices dill pickle
4/5 (7 Votes)

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This ringed ham and cheese masterpiece is a work of art no one can resist

  • 2 (8-ounce) cans refrigerated Crescent dinner rolls
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup pepperoncinis
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil
  • 1/3 pound salami
  • 1/3 pound ham
  • 1/4 pound prosciutto
  • 8 slices provolone, halved
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil and balsamic vinegar for the dip, optional
3.6/5 (27 Votes)

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Delicious Indian inspired nachos with warm spices and tamarind chutney

  • SPICY CHICKPEAS & POTATOES:
  • 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed
  • 1 russet potato, peeled, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
  • TAMARIND CHUTNEY:
  • 1/2 cup tamarind concentrate
  • 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • CHIPS & ASSEMBLY:
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
  • 6 ounces restaurant-style tortilla chips
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup fresh mint leaves
  • Indian hot pepper or cayenne, optional; for serving
4/5 (2 Votes)

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These horseshoe-shaped crescents have a moist and chewy interior that yields under a crunchy almond coating

  • SUBSTITUTE FOR MARZIPAN:
  • 10 ounces marzipan, broken into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 ounces almonds, finely ground
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg white
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pure almond extract
  • 1 cup almonds, sliced
  • 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • 2 1/2 cups marzipan = 2 cups almond paste plus 1 cup of powdered sugar plus 2 tablespoons of corn syrup, mixed well
  • Or 12 ounces almond paste, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 ounces finely ground almonds.
4.2/5 (5 Votes)

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Make some cookies shaped like bones and serve with a hot chocolate and strawberry 'blood' dip

  • SAUCE:
  • 5 large egg whites
  • 1/2 cup cake flour
  • 1/2 cup ground almonds
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • Dash of salt
  • 4 drops yellow food coloring, optional
  • 1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup strawberry jelly
  • Red food coloring, optional
4.5/5 (2 Votes)

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Using Original Bisquick® mix, these savory pies are packed with ground beef and cheese made, and can be ready to s...

  • BURGER MIXTURE:
  • 1 pound lean (at least 80%) ground beef
  • 1 large onion, chopped, about 1 cup
  • 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled, about 2-ounces
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • BAKING MIXTURE:
  • 1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • TOPPING:
  • 6 tablespoons French-fried onions from a can
4/5 (1 Votes)

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Been waiting to try this pizza fondue, maybe for an all Italian movie night

  • 1/2 pound bulk sausage
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 (26-ounce) jars meatless pasta sauce
  • 4 ounces thinly sliced ham, finely chopped
  • 3 ounces sliced pepperoni, finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 pound mozzarella cheese, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
  • 1 loaf Italian or French bread cut into 1 inch cubes
2.5/5 (2 Votes)

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This delicious Nachos recipe was featured on Kitchen Boss, Episode 8- Superbowl Sunday

  • OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:
  • 1 package (8 ounce) Philadelphia cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium white onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 serrano chile, minced
  • 1/4 cup Heinz chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon good-quality chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 15 ounce can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • Serve with tortilla chips (Joey likes the scoop-able type)
  • Sliced scallion
  • Chopped tomato
  • Sliced avocado
  • Chopped cilantro
4.2/5 (11 Votes)

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These little dogs are great for a pot luck!! It's something about ketchup and jelly together that everyone loves!

  • 2 pounds cocktail wieners
  • 1 (44-ounce) bottle ketchup
  • 1 (7-ounce) jar grape jelly
3.8/5 (38 Votes)

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Quick and easy to make, this delicious shrimp bruschetta tastes like you've spent a long time in the kitchen, perfe...

  • 1 pound cooked shrimp, finely chopped
  • 1 plum tomato, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion
  • 1 egg white
  • 2 teaspoons OLD BAY® Seasoning
  • 1 loaf French bread
  • 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Garlic Powder
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
3.6/5 (7 Votes)

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Do you like macaroni and cheese but can do without the carbs? Give this Mockafoni & Cheese a try, it's low in carbs

  • 16 ounce bag frozen cauliflower
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream or low carb milk
  • 4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon minced chives, optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper, or to taste
  • 2 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
0/5 (0 Votes)

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