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Turkey Waldorf Salad
By kdet
In a large bowl, gently toss the turkey, celery, celery leaves, apple, grapes, and pecans until combined
- 2 cups shredded leftover turkey meat
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
- 1/2 cup celery leaves, coarsely chopped, plus more whole leaves for garnish
- 1 crisp apple, such as Gala or Macintosh, cored and chopped
- 1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
- 1/2 cup pecans, toasted, and coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup non-fat yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more as needed
- 1 small celery root, peeled and cut into matchsticks
- Freshly ground black pepper
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Pie
By kdet
Melt 3/4 cup of of the white chocolate chips in the microwave for about 15 seconds, being careful not to burn
- 1 quart fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 (8oz) package of cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup confectioners sugar
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 chocolate pie crust (like Oreo)
Queso Blanco Dip
By kdet
Quick, easy and delicious queso blanco is a perfect starter served with tortilla chips, or dish it up next Taco Tue
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed garlic
- 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups whole milk, for thicker sauce use less
- 8 ounces finely shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Easy Cherry Cobbler
By kdet
Delicious served with ice cream
- 1 can of cherry pie filling-undrained
- 1 pkg. white or yellow cake mix
- 1 stick butter, melted
- 1 c. nuts (optional)
PINEAPPLE CHEESE BALL
By kdet
Combine all ingredients together
- 1-1/2 packages (12 oz) cream cheese
- 1 small can crushed pineapple (well drained)
- powdered sugar (to taste- approximately 2-3 Tbsp.)
- green onion (optional-to taste, approximately 2 Tbsp.)
- chopped ham (optional-to taste, approximately 2-3 Tbsp. I used deli meat ham)
- chopped pecans (about 1 cup worth)
Almond Joy Cookie Balls
By kdet
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 3 cups flaked coconut
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup whole almonds
Ham and Gruyère Bread Pudding From 'One Good Dish'
By kdet
Heat the oven to 375°F. Lightly butter a shallow 2-quart rectangular baking dish
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 day-old French baguette, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 1/4 pound good-quality smoked ham, diced
- 6 ounces Gruyère cheese, grated
- 3 large eggs
- 2 1/2 cups half-and-half
- Salt and pepper
- Grated nutmeg
- 6 scallions, finely slivered
Ginger Snaps
By kdet
Melt shortening in a large saucepan over low heat
- 3/4 cup shortening
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup light molasses
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp soda
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 tsp cloves
- 1/2 tsp ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
Lemon Blossoms
By kdet
In large mixing bowl combine butter and sugar
- 3 Cups All Purpose Flour
- 1 Cup Sugar
- 1 Cup Butter or margarine, softened
- 1/3 Cup fresh or bottled lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Glaze
- 1-1/2 cups confectioner’s sugar
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- few drops yellow food coloring (optional)
Crab Football Spread
By kdet
In large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded provolone cheese
- 1 cup canned crabmeat
- 1 cup (8 ounces) small-curd cottage cheese
- 2 teaspoons seafood seasoning
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
- Pretzel sticks
- Assorted crackers and/or fresh vegetables