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Mocha Cookie Pretzels Recipe
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Looking for a little something special to bake up for the holidays? Try these elegant mocha-frosted cookies our Tes...
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- Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 ounces white baking chocolate, melted and cooled
- 1 teaspoon Spice Islands® pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon shortening
- 1 teaspoon light corn syrup
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 3 to 5 tablespoons hot brewed coffee
- 2 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
- Green colored sugar, optional
Crunchy Potato Mounds
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This is one of my favorite appetizer to serve to guests and at potlucks
- Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup mayonnaise, divided
- 3-1/2 cups crushed cornflakes
- 2 cups cold homemade mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter)
- 2 cups finely chopped fully cooked ham
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
Cajun Style Chicken Leg Quarters
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Barbecue chicken with New Orleans flavor
- x3 x6 x9
- 4 chicken leg quarters 12 24 36
- 1-14.5oz can diced tomatoes, undrained 3 6 9
- 1/2 c. vegetable oil 1 1/2 c 3c 4 1/2c
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped 3/4 c 1 1/2c 2 1/4c
- 1/4 c green bell pepper, finely chopped 3/4c 1 1/2c 2 1/4c
- 2 cloves garlic minced 6 12 18
- 1 t. brown sugar 1T 2T 3T
- 1/2 t hot pepper sauce 1 1/2t 1T 4 1/2 t
- 1/2 t dried basil 1 1/2 t 1T 4 1/2t
- 1/2 t dried oregano 1 1/2t 1T 4 1/2t
- 1 bay leaf crumbled 3 6 9
- 1/4 t. cayenne pepper 3/4t 1 1/2t 2 1/4t
- 1/2 t. black pepper 1 1/2t. 1T 4 1/2t
Sugared Raisin Pear Diamonds
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With their tender golden crust and tempting pear and raisin filling, these fabulous bars stand out on any buffet ta...
- Ingredients
- 5 cups plus 4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour, divided
- 1/2 cup plus 6 tablespoons sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1-1/2 cups cold butter
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 1 cup half-and-half cream
- 6 cups diced peeled ripe pears (about 7)
- 1 cup golden raisins
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 egg, beaten
- Additional sugar
50 Things to Grill in a Foil Packet
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1. Jalapeno Poppers Remove the stems from 8 jalapenos; scrape out the seeds and stuff with muenster cheese
- How to make a foil packet:
- 1 . Lay a large sheet of heavy-duty foil or a double layer of regular foil on a flat surface. (Use nonstick foil where noted.)
- 2 . Put the ingredients in the center of the foil. Bring the short ends of the foil together and fold twice to seal; fold in the sides to seal, leaving room for steam. Grill as directed. (Each recipe serves 2 to 4.)
Greek Pasta Salad
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Penne or bowtie pasta work equally well in this classic recipe, as do whole black olives
- 3 c. cooked elbow macaroni
- 2 c. sliced mushrooms, diced
- 15 cherry tomtoes
- 1 cl yellow or red pepper, sliced
- 1/2 c. green onion, chopped
- 3/4 c. sliced black olives, drained
- 1 c. crumbled feta cheese
- Optional: 3/4 c. pepperoni, diced
- 1/2 c. olive oil
- 1/2 c. red wine vinegar
- 1-1/2 t. garlic powder
- 1 1/2 t. dried basil
- 1 1/2 t. dried oregano
- 3/4 t. pepper
- 3/4 t. sugar
French Dip Recipe
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For a sandwich with more pizzazz than the traditional French dip, give this recipe a try
- Ingredients
- 1 beef chuck roast (3 pounds), trimmed
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 to 4 whole peppercorns
- 8 French rolls, split
Mini Mexican Pizza
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These mini pizza’s make the perfect well balanced snack or meal! The refried beans serve as the ’sauce’ for t
- 3-4 Large whole wheat tortillas, or enough to cut out 12 small circles (I prefer LaTortilla brand)
- 1 cup Lean ground turkey, cooked (or lean ground beef or 1 cup Morning Star Meatless Crumbles™)
- 1/2 cup Salsa of choice (I used one with corn)
- 2 tsp Dry taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup Low fat refried beans
- 1/2 cup Low fat shredded mexican blend or 2% cheddar cheese
- Optional Toppings: sliced black olives, shredded lettuce, low fat sour cream, chopped tomatoes
Baked Sausage Wontons
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"These bite-size appetizers offer a nice change from the usual party fare," notes Karen Rolfe of Dayton, Ohio
- Ingredients
- 1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
- 1/2 cup finely shredded carrot
- 1/4 cup finely chopped water chestnuts
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon sherry or additional chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 40 wonton wrappers
Aloha Burgers Recipe
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I love hamburgers and pineapple, so it just seemed natural for me to combine them
- 1 1 1 can (8 ounces) sliced pineapple
- 3/4 3/4 3/4 cup reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce
- 1 1 1 pound ground beef
- 1 1 1 large sweet onion, sliced
- 1 1 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 4 4 lettuce leaves
- 4 4 4 sesame seed or onion buns, split and toasted
- 4 4 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 4 4 4 bacon strips, cooked