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Apple, Shallot and Herb Dressing
By Meals_by_Mel
Spread the bread out on a baking sheet and let dry overnight
- 1-lb. loaf French bread, torn into 1/2-inch pieces
- 4 Tbs. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 10 shallots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
- 1 fennel bulb, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 1 celery root, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 1 1/2 cups toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped
- 2 Fuji or McIntosh apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/4-inch dice
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1/2 tsp. finely ground coriander
- 2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
- 2 tsp. chopped fresh sage
- 1 cup golden raisins
- 3 to 4 cups milk
Cranberry-Sage-Mini-Crab-Cakes
By Meals_by_Mel
DIRECTIONS
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Sage, Rubbed
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange peel
- 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Black Pepper, Coarse Ground
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 pound lump crabmeat
- 1 cup crumbled corn bread
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
Pumpkin Cupcakes Tested Recipe
By Meals_by_Mel
These Pumpkin Cupcakes are a great way to enjoy pumpkin
- 1 cup (110 grams) pecans
- or walnuts or English Toffee Bits
Deep-Dish Layered Banana Pudding
By Meals_by_Mel
HEAT oven to 350ºF. CRUSH 30 wafers; mix with next 4 ingredients
- 46 NILLA Wafers, divided
- 3 Tbsp. butter, melted
- 1/2 cup chopped PLANTERS Pecans
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 2 pkg. (3.4 oz. each) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided
- 4 bananas (1 lb.), sliced
- 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Matzo Balls
By Meals_by_Mel
Copyright 2001, Barefoot Contessa Parties!, All Rights Reserved
- 4 extra-large eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup good chicken stock
- 1/4 cup rendered chicken fat, melted
- 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for egg whites
- 1 cup matzo meal
Pulled Pork Sliders
By Meals_by_Mel
In a small bowl, combine the salt, black pepper, cayenne, paprika and mustard powder
- 1 Tbs. kosher salt
- 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1 Tbs. paprika
- 1 tsp. mustard powder
- 3 1/2 lb. boneless pork shoulder
- 1 Tbs. vegetable oil
- 1 large yellow onion, halved and sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled and lightly smashed
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 3/4 cup cider vinegar
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 head green cabbage, cored, quartered and thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 Tbs. kosher salt, plus more, to taste
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 Tbs. granulated sugar
- 1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp. celery seed
- 2 Tbs. cider vinegar
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 carrots, peeled and julienned
- 3 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 36 Parker House rolls, halved
Roasted Butternut Squash and Shallot Soup
By Meals_by_Mel
1. Preheat oven to 375°. 2
- 4 cups (1-inch) cubed peeled butternut squash (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large shallots, peeled and halved
- 1 (1/2-inch) piece peeled fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 2 1/2 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons (1-inch) slices fresh chives
- Cracked black pepper (optional)
German Tomato Soup
By Meals_by_Mel
Heat a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium-high heat
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 4 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 1 1/8 cups water, or as needed
- 6 white potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 1 small head cabbage, cored and sliced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 1 small onion, chopped
Smart Spaghetti & Meatballs
By Meals_by_Mel
HEAT oven to 375ºF. MIX first 5 ingredients, 3/4 cup shredded cheese and 2 Tbsp
- 1 lb. extra-lean ground beef
- 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained
- 1/3 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Italian* Three Cheese Blend, divided
- 3 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
- 1/2 lb. whole wheat spaghetti, uncooked, broken in half
- 1 jar (24 oz.) spaghetti sauce
Knock-You-Naked Brownies
By Meals_by_Mel
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 stick butter, melted, plus more for greasing
- All-purpose flour, for dusting
- 1/3 plus 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- One 18.5-ounce box German chocolate cake mix (I use Duncan Hines)
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 60 caramels, unwrapped
- 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted