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New England Crab Dip (Pillsbury)
By sandiB2010
A creamy dip packed with crabmeat, mayonnaise and seasonings - an irresistible appetizer!
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 teaspoons seafood seasoning (from 6-oz container)
- 1 lb fresh crabmeat
- 1/2 cup finely crushed oyster crackers
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
- Additional chopped fresh chives, if desired
Best Ever Drop Biscuits (Small Batch)
By sandiB2010
Drop biscuits are best the same day they are made
- 1 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (cold)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly (about 5 minutes)
Melomacarona (Greek Honey-Dipped Cookies)
By sandiB2010
Lightly sweetened cookies make a nice break from all the frosting
- 1 3/4 cups mild-flavored olive oil
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1 tablespoon finely shredded orange peel
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons cognac or orange juice
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg or 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 7 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 egg white, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1 recipe Spiced Honey Glaze (see recipe below)
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 inches stick cinnamon
- 1 whole clove
Just Peachy Smoothies
By sandiB2010
1. In a blender, combine fruit, milk, and yogurt
- 2 cups sliced fresh peaches, nectarines, and/or apricots
- 1 cup fat-free milk
- 1 6 ounce carton peach fat-free yogurt with no-calorie sweetener
- 1 cup small ice cubes or crushed ice
Ham and Swiss Quiche
By sandiB2010
Quiche is a dish perfect for any meal of the day
- 1 unbaked deep-dish pie shell, 9-inch (4-cup volume)
- 12 fluid ounce NESTLÉ ® Carnation ® Evaporated Milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 8 ounce Swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked ham
- 1/4 cup green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, ground
Bourbon-Chocolate Tipsy Cake
By sandiB2010
Hosting a dinner party? Add a splash or two of bourbon to classic chocolate cake for a rich, warm flavor that's sur...
- Ingredients:
- Bourbon-Chocolate Tipsy Cake
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 2 ounces sweet baking chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 cup instant coffee crystals or instant espresso coffee powder
- 2 tablespoons boiling water
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- 3/4 cup caramel-flavor ice cream topping
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- Chocolate-Sour Cream Frosting
- Ingredients:
- 1 6 ounce package (1 cup) semisweet chocolate pieces
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- Hard Sauce
- Ingredients:
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 cup butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup whiskey or milk
- Hot water
Skillet Chicken & Rice
By sandiB2010
1. Cook the chicken in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until well browned, stirring often
- 1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into cubes
- 1 3/4 cups Swanson® Chicken Broth or Swanson® Chicken Stock
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
- 1 package (16 ounces) frozen vegetable combination (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots)
Slow-Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage
By sandiB2010
"No more dry corned beef! Cook this in your slow cooker all day and you're guaranteed success! Serve this with soda...
- 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into matchstick pieces
- 10 baby red potatoes, quartered
- 1 onion, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cups water
- 1 (4 pound) corned beef brisket with spice packet
- 6 ounces beer
- 1/2 head cabbage, coarsely chopped
Chocolate-Banana Sipper
By sandiB2010
1. In a blender, combine milk, banana, cocoa powder, honey, and vanilla
- 2 cups fat-free milk
- 1 banana, sliced and frozen*
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Honey-Ginger Chicken Bites
By sandiB2010
These bite-sized appetizers are steeped in a mixture of garlic, soy sauce, ginger, citrus, and honey
- 2/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated orange rind
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces (about 16 thighs) or chicken breasts
- Cooking spray
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons water
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted (optional)