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Bacon and puff pastry wrap tender asparagus spears for this delightful appetizer

  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
  • 6 to 8 slices bacon
  • 12-15 asparagus spears
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • Salt
  • Pepper
5/5 (8 Votes)

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Fluffy beaten egg whites make this eggnog recipe lighter and easier to drink than a cup of cream and booze has any ...

  • 6 large eggs, separated
  • 1 cup sugar
  • pinch of kosher salt
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups dark rum
  • whole nutmeg and cinnamon stick, grated with a microplane for serving
4.5/5 (48 Votes)

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This cheesy spinach casserole is the perfect side to compliment any meal

  • 1 medium sweet onion
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 1 (8-ounce) cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup half and half
  • 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, squeeze to remove as much water as possible.
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, fresh grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
  • 1 cup Asiago cheese, shredded, divided
4.3/5 (43 Votes)

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Fresh strawberries are the tasty edible vessels that contain party-worthy strawberry margarita Jello shots

  • 2 pounds fresh strawberries
  • 6 ounces Margarita mix
  • 1 cup tequila
  • 2 ounces Triple Sec
  • 1 (3-ounce) package strawberry Jello
  • Lime and sugar for garnish
4.4/5 (53 Votes)

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This holiday treat is super easy to make! All you need is pantry ingredients, cream, and some candied cherries

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup red and green candied cherries, chopped
4.5/5 (47 Votes)

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A family favorite, 7-layer salad tastes delicious and is a perfect way to use up those little bits of leftover sala...

  • SALAD:
  • 1 head Romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 (12-ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed
  • 1/2 red onion, chopped
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 thick slices bacon, cooked, chopped
  • DRESSING:
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
4.5/5 (47 Votes)

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You really can't go wrong with mushrooms, garlic and butter and browning the butter only makes things better with t...

  • 1 pound mushrooms, cleaned
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
4.4/5 (53 Votes)

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Delicious mustard and collard greens made even better with the addition of bacon, onions, and a hint of Tabasco sau...

  • 4-ounces slab bacon, about 8 or 9 slices, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 1 small onion, minced
  • 2 large bunches collard greens, stemmed
  • 1 bunch mustard greens, stemmed
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock or canned broth
  • salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • Tabasco or hot pepper sauce, optional to taste
4/5 (102 Votes)

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Beer and pancake mix as a shrimp batter? Pure genius! These coconut shrimp are quick-fried to stay crispy on the ou...

  • 1/2 pound unpeeled medium-size fresh shrimp
  • 3/4 cup pancake mix
  • 3/4 cup beer
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • Vegetable oil
4.1/5 (89 Votes)

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Traditional Kringle recipes typically involve cutting butter into a yeast dough and can take up to three days to pr...

  • KRINGLE:
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup (4.5 ounces) all-purpose flour
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into 1 tablespoon chunks
  • 1 egg
  • FILLING:
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 medium apples, diced
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • ICING:
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tablespoon milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
4.4/5 (52 Votes)

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When it comes to Greek potatoes, one could argue that the oven roasting is a must

  • 3 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes or 3 pounds small red potatoes, cut into quarters
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice( 3-4 lemons)
4.6/5 (39 Votes)

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Serve this dish as an appetizer or dessert—the choice is yours! If desired, the pineapple wedges can be rolled in...

  • LIME DIP:
  • 1 fresh pineapple
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 package (3-ounce) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated lime peel
4.5/5 (52 Votes)

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