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Give your boring, mundane jello shots a creative twist with these beautiful Pineapple Upside Down Jello Shots! They

  • 3/4 cup boiling water
  • 1 (3-ounce) box pineapple Jello gelatin
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 1/2 cup vodka
  • 1/4 cup butterscotch schnapps
  • 1/4 cup Irish cream
3.9/5 (126 Votes)

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Yep. This is the ultimate Thanksgiving leftovers sandwich

  • 2 very large slices of bread
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large slice leftover turkey
  • 2 ounces pepperjack cheese
  • 2 ounces provolone cheese
  • 2 tablespoons cranberry sauce
4.4/5 (73 Votes)

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Delicious, warm queso gets a festive pumpkin-themed twist with the addition of a blue corn chip jack-o-lantern face

  • 1 (16-ounce) box of Velveeta cheese, cubed
  • 1 (10-ounce) can of Rotel or other diced tomatoes with chilies
  • 1/2 tablespoon Cholula or your favorite hot sauce
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 clove minced garlic or 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • blue corn chips to garnish and serve
  • green onions to garnish
4.4/5 (80 Votes)

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Bacon and cheese are favorite toppings for baked potatoes, so why not let them work their magic on a crockpot dish

  • 1/4 pound bacon, cooked, diced
  • 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced (Cut in half if using New or Yukon Gold Potatoes)
  • 1/2 pound cheddar cheese, thinly sliced or shredded
  • Salt and pepper
  • Butter
4.3/5 (75 Votes)

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White chocolate is my favorite chocolate

  • 1 ounce white chocolate liqueur
  • 1 ounce vanilla vodka
  • Dark chocolate, finely shaved
4.4/5 (76 Votes)

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Once you make homemade marshmallows, you'll never buy store bought again

  • Equipment:
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 envelopes gelatin plain / unflavored (1/4 oz per envelope)
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/3 cup Fireball whisky
  • 1 pinch salt 1/8 tsp
  • Red + yellow or orange food coloring (optional)
  • Stand or Hand mixer
  • Candy Thermometer
  • Halloween themed cookie cutters
  • Baking sheet (for thicker marshmallows, use a smaller pan)
  • Sifter, optional
4.6/5 (60 Votes)

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You'll love this crispy crunchy version of classic Christmastime chocolate-covered peanut butter balls

  • Mix together:
  • 2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3 cup rice krispies
  • 1 lb (3cup) powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • Make balls and dip in melted:
  • 2 (maybe 3) package milk chocolate chips
  • Put on cookie sheets in fridge to harden. Enjoy.
4.5/5 (69 Votes)

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This Christmas treat can easily be made with the kids, but it's not just the kids who will eat it up in a flash

  • 3 cups salted pretzels
  • 2 cups Bugles
  • 2 cups Fritos
  • 1 cup Chex Mix
  • 1 cup roasted peanuts
  • 1 1/2 cups M&Ms
  • 1 pack of white chocolate bark or melting chocolate
3.8/5 (328 Votes)

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Fresh, hot fried mushrooms made in the comfort and convenience of your own home

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 dash garlic powder
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 2 tablespoons shortening, melted
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced 1/4-inch thick
  • shortening or oil for deep frying
4.1/5 (102 Votes)

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A perfect appetizer for the Holidays or anytime of year

  • Club crackers
  • 1 package thin bacon
  • Parmesan cheese
4.4/5 (73 Votes)

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This corn casserole dish is a staple at our family gatherings and cookouts, partially because it's so darn easy to ...

  • 1 can corn, drained
  • 1 can creamed corn
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 4 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 stick of butter, melted
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 eggs, well beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Pepper to taste
4.3/5 (80 Votes)

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If you don't bake this Fresh Apple Cake with Brown Sugar Glaze to eat it, at LEAST bake it so the delicious smells

  • APPLE CAKE:
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups finely chopped apples
  • 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped (optional)
  • BROWN SUGAR GLAZE:
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 Tablespoon heavy cream
4/5 (125 Votes)

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