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Crockpot Mac N Cheese

This macaroni and cheese recipe couldn't be easier, and is perfect for preparing and leaving for a few hours until ...
- 16 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
- 3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese
- 2 1/2 cups of milk
- 12 ounces evaporated milk
Cheater Baked Beans

By mytastytreasures
This Cheater Baked Beans recipe is perfect for an impromptu barbecue! The bacon in the recipe makes this dish a sta
- 2 (28-ounces) cans Bush's original baked beans
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/2 pound bacon
Italian Brunch Torte

By Lulubelle
Serve this impressive layered breakfast bake with a salad of mixed greens and tomato wedges
- 2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls, divided
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 7 eggs
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 pound deli ham, thinly sliced
- 1/2 pound hard salami, thinly sliced
- 1/2 pound provolone cheese, sliced
- 2 jars (12 ounces each) roasted sweet red peppers, drained, sliced and patted dry
St. Patrick's Day Mint Schnapps Shakes

By á-174535
Perfect dessert drink for St
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1/4 cup peppermint schnapps
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 to 4 drops green liquid food coloring
- 2 mint sprigs
Louisiana Gumbo

By MnM_Ventures
This hearty Louisiana-style gumbo is the perfect comfort food for a cool evening especially when served with your f...
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 large green bell pepper, diced
- 1 stalk celery, minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (14-ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 10 okra pods, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch-long pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 cup long-grain white rice
- 6 ounces medium (41/50 count) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast, or thigh meat, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 ounces andouille or kielbasa sausage, thinly sliced
- salt, to taste
- hot sauce, to taste
Santa Heart Cookies

By carvalhohm
Invite the grandkids over and get ready for some cookie-making fun! Make these precious Santa Heart Cookies during ...
- 1 pouch Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie Mix
- Ingredients to make sugar cookies
- 1 pouch Betty Crocker Red Cookie Icing
- 1 pouch Betty Crocker White Cookie Icing
- 1 pouch Betty Crocker Black Cookie Icing
- 1 bottle Snow Crystal Decors
- 1 bottle Betty Crocker Holly Berry Decors
Easter Deviled Eggs

By margiekyle
These colorful deviled eggs will be just what your Easter table needs for that festive flair and traditional flavor
- 10 hard boiled eggs
- Food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vinegar for each color you are using
- Water
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise or Miracle Whip or half of each
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
- 2 teaspoon pickle relish
Beef Stew (Pressure Cooker)

By á-10966
Pressure cooking is king! Beef, carrots and potatoes taste like they simmered all day, but this is ready in less th...
- 1 1/2 pounds stew meat, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1/4 cup flour
- 4 medium potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 pound baby carrots, cut in half
- 2 small onions, quartered
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups beef stock
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 small can baby peas
- Salt & pepper to taste
Pineapple Dream Cake

By á-2788
Light and creamy pineapple frosting is perfect with this pineapple cake! This tropical cake is great for your next ...
- WHIPPED TOPPING:
- 1 (18 1/4-ounce) box pudding yellow cake mix
- 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 (3 1/2-ounce) box instant vanilla pudding; (small)
- 1 (6-ounce) package Cool Whip whipped topping
- 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple
French Breakfast Muffins

By HeidiHo5
These light and fluffy, French muffins with nutmeg and cinnamon are easy to make and melt-in-your-mouth good
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg, preferably room temperature
- 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup milk
- TOPPING
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Crack Cake

By á-49077
I know adding wine to a cake recipe sounds a little odd, but it gives it a terrific flavor! You'll make this crack
- CAKE:
- 1 box Duncan Hines yellow cake mix
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 box vanilla instant pudding mix
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 4 eggs
- 3/4 cup water
- 3/4 cup oil
- 1/2 cup white wine
- FROSTING:
- 1 stick butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup white wine
Pecan Pie Bread Pudding

By msippigrl
Homemade Pecan Pie filling is poured over cubed French bread and baked to deliciousness! This recipe is perfect for
- 1 (16-ounce) loaf French bread, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes, about 8 cups
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Scant 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pecans, large pieces and halves
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