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Eggnog Jello Shots
By VegasBartender
Now your favorite egg nog is a Jello shot! Perfect for holiday entertaining
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1 packet Knox unflavored gelatin
- 3/4 cup vanilla or whipped cream vodka
- 1/4 cup amaretto
- 12 small plastic shot glasses
- 12 cinnamon sticks
- Whipped cream (go for the can in this instance)
- Nutmeg or cinnamon (for sprinkling on top)
Roasted Chicken Thighs with Mustard-Thyme Sauce
By VegasBartender
Mary Drennen, Cooking Light OCTOBER 2012
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 bone-in chicken thighs, skinned (about 2 1/2 pounds)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 1 cup no-salt-added chicken stock (such as Swanson), divided
- 4 teaspoons flour
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Swag Bars
By VegasBartender
These no-bake bars come together quickly with common pantry ingredients
- 1 3/4 c creamy peanut butter
- 3/4 c sugar
- 3/4 c light-colored corn syrup
- 1 1/2 c (6 oz.) chopped lightly salted, dry-roasted peanuts
- 3 1/2 c (4 oz.) whole-grain flaked cereal (such as Total), finely crushed
- Cooking spray
- 1/3 c (2 oz.) chopped dark chocolate
Chicken Penne Casserole
By VegasBartender
In a large saucepan, saute the chicken, onion, peppers and seasonings in oil until chicken is no longer pink
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup each chopped onion, green pepper and sweet red pepper
- 1 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano and parsley flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
Sausage, Pepper, and Onion Pizza
By VegasBartender
A robust topping of turkey sausage, onions, and peppers crown this satisfying Chicago-style pizza
- Cooking spray
- 1 1/2 cups vertically sliced onion
- 1 cup green bell pepper strips
- 2 (4-ounce) links turkey Italian sausage
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (8-ounce) loaf French bread, cut in half horizontally
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Tomato Pesto Tart
By VegasBartender
Calories: 132 Fat: 10g (sat 2g) Cholesterol: 7mg Sodium: 162mg Carbs: 7g Fiber: 1g Sugars: 1g Protein: 4g Vitamin A
- Cooking Spray
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (1/2 of 17 oz. package), thawed
- 1/2 c prepared pesto
- 1 c (4 oz.) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 can (14.5 oz.) Hunt's Whole Peeled Tomatoes, drained, cut into 1/4" thick slices
- Thinly sliced fresh basil
Mini Apple Pies Recipe
By VegasBartender
Using a rolling pin, flatten each biscuit into a 3-in
- 1 tube (12 ounces) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
- 1 medium tart apple, peeled and finely chopped
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter
White Chocolate, Strawberry, and Oatmeal Cookies
By VegasBartender
A mere one-quarter cup of butter yields crispy, light cookies and keeps calories in check
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (about 3 1/3 ounces)
- 1 cup regular oats
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup coarsely chopped dried strawberries
- 1/3 cup premium white chocolate chips (such as Ghirardelli)
- Cooking spray
Sweet Potato Pie with Marshmallow Meringue
By VegasBartender
This sweet potato pie has everything you want
- CRUST:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (made from about 7 1/2-ounces graham crackers, finely ground in processor)
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 6 to 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- FILLING:
- 3 pounds medium red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams)
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- MARSHMALLOW MERINGUE:
- 1 (7-ounce) jar Kraft Jet-Puffed Marshmallow Creme
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
Mozzarella Sticks
By VegasBartender
Place a piece of string cheese near the bottom corner of one egg roll wrapper (keep remaining wrappers covered with...
- 12 pieces string cheese
- 12 egg roll wrappers
- Oil for deep-fat frying
- Marinara or spaghetti sauce