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Egg-sized balls of yeast dough that are deep-fried in oil and coated with granulated sugar, these sweet morning tre...

  • 1 (1/4-ounce) package Fleischmann’s active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 6 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar, plus 1 teaspoon, separated
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup melted butter or margarine
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 quart vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1/2 cup sugar, for sprinkling
4/5 (158 Votes)

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These Halloween cookie bars are par baked, then topped with sweetened condensed milk, broken Oreo cookies and choco...

  • 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
  • 20 Halloween Oreos, broken into pieces
4.4/5 (41 Votes)

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Who doesn't love mashed potatoes? They're better than ever when they're baked with onion, herbs, and a crisp toppin...

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted margarine, divided.
  • 1/2 small yellow onion, chopped (about 1/2-cup)
  • 1/2 cup nonfat sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups cooked mashed potatoes
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs
4.5/5 (38 Votes)

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Here's another vegetable recipe that is sure to please, and I bet you didn’t realize you could do this idea witho...

  • FRYING PAN:
  • BOWL 1: ORANGE
  • 4 medium-sized carrots
  • 1 large sweet potato
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons potato starch
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • BOWL 2: WHITE
  • 5 medium-sized white-fleshed potatoes, peeled
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons potato starch
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • BOWL 3: GREEN
  • 6 firm, large green zucchinis
  • 1 large white-fleshed potato
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons potato starch
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 4 large onions, diced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
4.2/5 (14 Votes)

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Scary pumpernickel bats garnish this creamy acorn squash soup that is so easy to make and everyone in the family wi...

  • 7 slices pumpernickel bread
  • 4 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 tablespoon California Olive Ranch® Olive Oil
  • Dash salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped celery
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
  • 1/4 teaspoon dill weed
  • 1/4 teaspoon curry powder
  • Dash cayenne pepper
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 3 cups mashed cooked acorn squash
  • Additional cayenne pepper, optional
4.9/5 (8 Votes)

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A perfect make-ahead recipe for cinnamon rolls when you're short on time

  • 6 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 packages active dry yeast
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup margarine or butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 eggs
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup margarine or butter, softened
  • 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon or finely shredded orange peel
  • 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup chopped nuts, semisweet chocolate pieces, or raisins (optional)
  • 2 cups sifted powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 tablespoons milk
4.5/5 (38 Votes)

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Soft, fluffy homemade biscuits, and they're no-knead! Just lightly mix ingredients together, cut with biscuit cutte...

  • 4 cups self-rising flour (I use White Lily)
  • 1 stick (1/2 cup) cold salted butter, or lard or vegetable shortening
  • 1 3/4 to 2 cups cold buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening or oil
  • 2 tablespoons melted salted butter or margarine, for brushing biscuits
4.1/5 (68 Votes)

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Gravy infused with bacon, who wouldn't love it? If you're feeling brave, crumble up bacon in the gravy when it's fi

  • Bacon, cut into small pieces, bacon slices OR
  • 2 tablespoons bacon grease
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
  • 3 cups milk (I use half milk and half water)
4.5/5 (23 Votes)

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Corn and sweet peppers are the stars of this homey casserole that includes cream cheese

  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 2 (16-ounce) packages frozen whole kernel corn
  • 2 cups red and/or green sweet pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup onion, chopped (1-large)
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
  • 1 (8-ounce) tub cream cheese spread with chive and onion or cream cheese spread with garden vegetables
  • 1/4 cup milk
4.6/5 (21 Votes)

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So much for to make a cookie monster adult shake! Perfect for a dessert drink

  • 1 ounce cake vodka
  • 1 ounce vanilla vodka
  • 1 ounce white chocolate liqueur
  • 2 cups vanilla ice cream
  • 4 Oreo cookies, divided
  • 1 can cupcake icing
  • Food dye color of choice
  • Candy eyes
4.6/5 (36 Votes)

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Tres Leches Cake is a light and airy sponge cake soaked with a mixture of three milks: evaporated milk, sweetened c...

  • FOR THE ICING:
  • 1 cup all-purpose Flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 5 whole eggs
  • 1 cup sugar, divided
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened, condensed milk
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 pint heavy cream, for whipping
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
4.2/5 (108 Votes)

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Gravy is one of the easiest things to make, you just have to follow a few basic rules

  • 4 turkey wings
  • 4 ribs celery, (use leaves too)
  • 1 onion, cut into chunks
  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 8 cups water
  • 10 peppercorns
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cups turkey stock, strained with fat skimmed
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or a splash of white wine
  • Kosher salt to taste (I used 1/2 teaspoon)
  • Fresh cracked pepper, optional
4.3/5 (50 Votes)

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