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Strawberry Spinach Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Spinach and Strawberries pair beautifully together-- color-wise and flavor
- DRESSING:
- Baby spinach
- Strawberries, sliced
- Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- Red onion, sliced
- Grape tomatoes, halved
- Bacon, cooked and crumbled
- Danish Blue Cheese, crumbled
- 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons light brown sugar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Bacon Cheese Potatoes (Slow Cooked)

By Pattywak
Thinly sliced potatoes are topped with bacon, cheese and onions
- 1/4 pound bacon, diced
- 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
- 4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1/2 pound cheddar cheese, thinly sliced
- salt and pepper
- butter
- Green Onions (optional)
Sweet Potato Casserole Ruth Chris' Recipe

By Pattywak
Sweet Potato Casserole like Ruth’s Chris with a pecan crust! Perfect for Thanksgiving and a delicious alternative
- CRUST:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1 cup chopped nuts (pecans preferred)
- 1/4 cup butter (melted)
- SWEET POTATO MIXTURE:
- 3 cups mashed sweet potatoes (can use canned to save time, just drain)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 eggs (well beaten)
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Triple Chocolate Tres Leches Cake

By á-10887
Chocolate-lovers will rejoice over this super moist, Triple-Chocolate Tres Leches Cake
- 1 (2-layer size) package devil's food cake mix
- 1 (8-ounce) bar Baker's Semi-Sweet Chocolate, divided
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup Breakstone's or Knudsen Sour Cream
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup Cool Whip Whipped Topping, thawed
Florence Mama's Candied Yams

By á-61574
Freshly sliced orange gives this candied yam recipe a citrusy twist to this traditional winter recipe
- 3-pounds sweet potatoes or yams, peeled and sliced crosswise in 1/4-inch thick rounds
- 1 orange, thinly sliced into rounds
- 1 cup unsalted butter, 2 sticks
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Pioneer Woman's Beef Brisket

By CutlerRealEstate
This Beef Brisket is great with mashed potatoes with the juice spooned over the top and your favorite roasted veget...
- 2 (10.5-ounce) cans beef consommé
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 5 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 tablespoons liquid smoke
- 1 (10-pound) beef brisket
Banana Pudding Bark

By msippigrl
All the flavor of banana pudding in a creamy, melt-in-your-mouth candy bark, and it's only 4 ingredients! Perfect t...
- 1 (11 to 12-ounce) bag white chocolate chips
- 4 tablespoons Jell-O Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix
- 1/2 cup coarsely broken vanilla wafers
- 1/2 cup dried banana slices/chips
Christmas Eve Creamy Slow-Cooker Hot Chocolate

By á-5050
Rich, thick and creamy Hot Chocolate with a dash of vanilla made in a Crockpot
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 (14-ounce) can of sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 6 cups of milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Peanut Butter Fudge - No Bake

By hcardall
I love peanut butter fudge because it is infinitely easier than chocolate fudge and, well, it’s peanut butter fud...
- 3/4 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup butter (unsalted)- softened and cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 3/4 cup peanuts, chopped (optional)
Janet's Orange Zucchini Bread

By á-39535
Make sure you have plenty of this Orange Zucchini Bread on hand when served, requests for more will be forthcoming
- GLAZE:
- 2 cups flour
- 2 cups zucchini, grated
- 1 teaspoon salt, scant
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup applesauce, or egg substitute
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- Zest of one orange
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 1/3 cup walnuts or raisins, optional
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoon orange juice
- 1/4 teaspoon zest
Cheesy Baked Dip

By PBogho57
OMG! If you've never tried this Cheesy Baked Dip recipe now is your chance, you'll love it! You can make the chees...
- 8 ounces sour cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 16 ounces cheddar cheese, grated, sharp or mild
- 4 ounce chopped green chilies
- 1 bunch green onion, sliced thinly
- 1 cup chopped ham
- 1/2 pound chopped bacon
- 1 round bread loaf, hollowed out
The Pioneer Woman's Sausage Gravy

By lindaauman
This is a really easy and super delicious recipe for sausage gravy poured over biscuits that will have your family ...
- 1-pound breakfast sausage, hot or mild
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 to 4 cups whole milk, more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, more to taste
- 12 cooked biscuits, warmed, for serving
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