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Homemade Nose Strips Mask
By TheresaJ
Mix together and microwave for 10 seconds
- 1 Tbsp unflavoured Gelatin
- 1 Tbsp milk
Cinnamon Toasted Almonds Recipe
By TheresaJ
Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min
- 2 egg whites
- 6 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 cups unblanched almonds
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Festive Apple Cider
By TheresaJ
To a saucepan, add 1/4cup (60 mL) Goldschlager, 1/2 cup (125 mL) butterscotch schnapps, 1 cup (250 mL) brandy, the ...
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) Goldschlager
- 1 cup (125 mL) butterscotch schnapps
- 1 cup (250 mL) brandy
- Peel of 1 lemon
- and 4 cups (1 L) apple cider
Cooked Egg Nog
By TheresaJ
Cook the egg yolks, sugar, vanilla, and milk in a double boiler until it thickens and is a light lemon color, sti...
- Whipped Topping:
- 12 egg yolks
- 4 cups milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 cups half and half
- 2 cups heavy cream
- Freshly ground nutmeg
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons of sugar
Tortilla Chips
By TheresaJ
Method 1 Arrange the tortilla strips in one layer on 2 jelly-roll pans, cover them with a kitchen towel, and let
- 12 corn tortillas (halved and cut crosswise into very thin strips)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp desired ground spice - cumin suggested
- coarse salt (sprinkling the crisps)
Dill Pickle Potato Salad Recipe
By TheresaJ
Place potatoes in a Dutch oven or large kettle and cover with water; bring to a boil
- 3 pounds potatoes (about 8 medium)
- 6 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
- 3 celery ribs, chopped
- 6 green onions, chopped
- 2 medium dill pickles, finely chopped
- 1-1/2 cups mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup dill pickle juice
- 4-1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Leaf lettuce, optional
Pecan Clusters
By TheresaJ
Chewy caramel, toasted pecans, bittersweet chocolate -- you'd be hard-pressed to find a store-bought version that...
- •2 1/4 cups sugar
- •3/4 cup whole milk
- •1/2 teaspoon salt
- •1/4 cup water
- •9 ounces pecan halves, toasted (21/4 cups)
- •2 1/2 ounces (5 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- •2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- •1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon dark rum
- •12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted
Caramel in Crock Pot
By TheresaJ
+ 8 hours on low (completely submerged in water) in the crock pot + cool down in the fridge = Caramel! This is the
- Unopened can of condensed milk
Lip Balms
By TheresaJ
Spa-inspired presents, including these handmade lip balms, can be created from basic kitchen ingredients and craf...
- Tools and Materials
- 1 tablespoon beeswax pellets
- 2 tablespoons carrier oil
- A few drops essential oil(s)
- Lipstick shavings in desired color
- Special equipment: heatproof glass jar, plastic pipettes, cosmetic-style plastic tubes, slide tins, or metal pots
Spiced Nuts
By TheresaJ
Preheat oven to 300 degrees
- large egg white
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 3/4 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 2 1/2 cups pecan halves, or assorted nuts, such as cashews, walnuts, or almonds
- Read more at Marthastewart.com: Spiced Nuts - Martha Stewart Recipes