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Lidia's Almond-Apricot Butter Cookies

By sandiB2010
These delicious almond-apricot cookies are best served with a cup of tea and make a great additions to any festive ...
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/3 cup apricot preserves
- 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
Pizza Wheels (Pizza Party Buns)

By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This recipe comes from King Arthur Flour, and it's a winner! I love baking homemade cinnamon rolls, and I enjoy mak...
- DOUGH:
- 1 1/4 cups lukewarm milk
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 3 1/2 cups (14 3/4-ounces) King Arthur Unbleached Bread Flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast
- FILLING:
- 1/2 cup of your favorite pizza sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese, shredded, Cabot preferred; or the pizza cheese of your choice
- 4 ounces (about 1 cup) pepperoni, chopped or shredded
- Garlic butter* (optional)
- Shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)
Buffalo Wing Popcorn

By á-174535
Try this recipe for Buffalo Wing Popcorn for your next movie night! Frank's Red Hot sauce and butter combine with c...
- Nonstick vegetable oil spray
- 8 cups popped plain popcorn, from 1/2 cup kernels
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup Frank’s Red Hot Original sauce
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

By á-6498
This bacon ranch cheeseball is super yummy and always a hit every time I make it! You can even make this as a snack...
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, room tempature
- 1/2 cup cheddar, shredded
- 1 cup bacon crumbles, divided
- 1 package Hidden Valley Ranch dip mix
Italian Ricotta Cookies

By NailCandy
Soft and moist, almost like cake--you won't want to share these Italian Ricotta Cookies
- FROSTING:
- 2 sticks of butter, about 1/2-pound
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 (16-ounce) package ricotta
- 2 eggs
- 1 teapoon vanilla
- zest of 1 orange
- 4 1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups confectionery sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- spinkles, optional to garnish
Apple Nachos

By Tabatha
Green apple slices drizzled with caramel sauce and then sprinkled with mini chocolate chips and chopped walnuts
- Green apples, sliced
- Lemon juice
- Caramel sauce
- Mini chocolate chips
- Walnuts, chopped
Patriotic Margaritas

By á-175897
Toast to the firework with these Patriotic Margaritas
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup cranberry juice cocktail
- 1 ounce of silver tequila
- 1 ounce of orange-flavored liqueur
- 1 tablespoon simple syrup
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Ice
- Lemon wedge
- Colored sugar
Guacamole Onion Rings

By wing118677
Guacamole Onion Rings combine the best of both worlds
- 3 avocados, ripe
- 1 lime
- 1 tomato, diced and drained of excess water
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 small-medium yellow onions
- flour to coat
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups panko bread crumbs
- Oil for frying
7-Layer Mexican Bean Dip

By á-11135
Serve our Ultimate 7-Layer Dip at any party for a savory sample of flavor
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 2 tablespoons Mrs. Dash Southwest chipotle seasoning
- drizzle extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 can refried beans
- 2 cups spicy baked brown rice
- 1/2 cup salsa verde
- 1/2 cup enchilada sauce
- 8 ounces Mexican cheese blend, shredded, about 1 cup
- 1/2 can large black olives, sliced
Tigger Tails from Pooh Corner - Disneyland

By MJH
A fun marshmallow treat made to look like a tiger's tail
- Marshmallows
- Long lollipop sticks
- 1 1/4 cups Kraft caramel bits
- 1 1/2 cups high quality white chocolate
- Vegetable oil
- Orange candy oil
- Orange candy coloring (Don't use normal food coloring)
- 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Crab and Artichoke Dip

By gMinor
This Dip can be served hot and bubbly right out of the oven on game day, or chilled for a summer picnic
- 1 Square casserole dish (8x8 or 9x9)
- 2 (13.75-ounce) cans Artichoke Hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
- 2 cups Mayonnaise
- 1 cup grated Parmesan Cheese (reserve about 1/4 cup to sprinkle on top)
- 3 (6-ounce) cans lump crabmeat, drained
- 1 jar (4 oz.) diced pimientos, drained
- 3-4 slices cooked, then crumbled Bacon
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 3 cloves Minced Garlic
Blueberry Martini Jello Shots

By á-4664
These beautiful Jello shots are crystal clear with a blueberry inside them
- 10 1/2 ounces Stoli Blueberry vodka
- 2 ounces simple syrup, or to taste
- 3 1/2 (0.25-ounce) packets gelatin powder
- 60 About 60 fresh blueberries (more if the blueberries are small)
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