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Ingredients 1½cupsgraham cracker crumbs,chocolate, or regular ¼cupwhite sugar ¾cupbutter,melted 8ozcream cheese,softened ½cupconfectioners’ sugar ½cuppeanut butter 8ozwhipped topping,such as Cool Whip, thawed whipped cream chocolate syrup,optional, for topping Preparation In a medium-sized bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, white sugar, and melted butter until incorporated. Pour into an 8-inch or 9-inch pie pan, and press firmly on the bottom and side of the pan to form the crust. Put it in the fridge while making the filling....

Ingredients 2¼tspdry yeast,(1 package) ½cupwarm water,around 110 to 115 degrees F ½cupsugar,plus an additional 1 tbsp, divided ½cupbutter,melted but not hotter than 115 degrees F ½cuporange juice 3eggs,beaten 1orange,zested ¾tspsalt 4½cupsall-purpose flour 3tbspbutter,melted ¼cupsugar 2tspcinnamon ½cupheavy whipping cream 4tbspbutter 1tbsporange juice,fresh 1tspvanilla 3cupspowdered sugar,sifted ½orange,zested Preparation In a large bowl, mix the yeast with 1 tablespoon of sugar and water. Let it begin to foam. Add the orange juice and melted butter....

OREO BALLS- All you need to make these delicious no-bake oreo balls (oreo truffles) is a pack of oreos, cream cheese, and melted chocolate (white or milk chocolate). Every bite is loaded with chocolate and creamy oreo mixture, the perfect treat for any occasion! They are especially fun for the holidays, showers and birthdays. HOW TO MAKE OREO BALLS- Start by crushing the cookies– In a food processor or blender crush the entire pack of oreos until very coarse....

Ingredients 8 oz whole fresh button mushrooms ½ cup whole wheat flour ½ tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper ¼ tsp dry mustard ¼ tsp paprika ½ cup buttermilk vegetable oil, for deep frying Preparation Combine whole-wheat flour, dry mustard, paprika, black pepper, and salt in a large ziplock bag. Alternatively, you can use a regular bowl or a paper bag when mixing the ingredients. Place the buttermilk in a bowl....

Ingredients 2cupsheavy cream 1cupwhole milk ¾cupsugar 1tspvanilla extract ⅓cuppeanut butter,creamy or smooth 4peanut butter cups,coarsely chopped Preparation In a large bowl combine heavy cream, milk, sugar, vanilla extract. Stir until well blended. Pour the ice cream base into an ice cream maker. Follow the directions in the ice cream maker instruction manual. When the ice cream is half done, add peanut butter into the machine, a spoonful at a time....

Ingredients 54Ritz Crackers,or saltines 1cupbutter 1cupdark brown sugar 2cupssemi-sweet chocolate chips 1cuppecans,chopped Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line an 11 x 7-inch pan with foil, then grease well. Line the pan with the crackers. In a medium saucepan, combine butter and brown sugar, then stir to mix. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then let come to a rolling boil for 3 minutes. Once the mixture comes to a boil, do not stir....

Ingredients 1partsweet vermouth 1partcherry brandy ¼partgin Preparation Shake with ice and strain over ice. Related Video

Ingredients 3tbspbutter 1cupchicken broth,canned, low sodium 8juniper berries 2lbsbaking potatoes 1garlic clove 1tspsalt ¼tspfresh ground black pepper 1½cupsfresh bread crumbs Preparation Heat the oven to 425 degrees F. Butter an 8-by-12-inch baking dish with ½ tablespoon of the butter. In a blender, puree ¼ cup of the stock with the juniper berries. Put the mixture in a small saucepan with the remaining ¾ cup of stock; bring to a simmer....

Ingredients 2 cups romaine or spring lettuce, chopped 1 apple, chopped ⅓ cup purple grapes, seedless, halved 2 tbsp dried cranberries 2 tbsp glazed walnuts, crushed ⅓ cup chicken breasts, cooked, cubed 2 tbsp blue cheese, crumbled 3 tbsp Italian vinaigrette dressing Preparation Combine the apple, grapes, cranberries, walnuts, and chicken breasts in a large bowl until evenly incorporated. Make a well with the lettuce and place the combined ingredients into the well....

Ingredients 2navel oranges 1small fennel bulb,stalks removed ¼cupgreen olives,pitted 2tbspfresh lemon juice 2tspolive oil coarse salt and ground pepper,to taste 4salmon fillets,skinless Preparation In a medium bowl, combine orange segments and juice, fennel, olives, lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss gently. Set aside. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the remaining oil over medium. Add the salmon, flat side down; then cook for about 3 minutes until browned....

Ingredients 14ozchicken broth 1cuplong grain rice,uncooked 1cupsour cream 4ozgreen chiles 1cupmonterey jack cheese,shredded, divided, or Mexican blend 15¼ozcorn,drained ½cupcilantro,chopped, divided ½tspgarlic salt Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Add rice and chicken broth to a large pot and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 16 to 18 minutes. Remove pot from heat when done and add sour cream, green chiles, ½ cup cheese, corn, ½ the cilantro, and garlic salt....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar 1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted 1 1/2 lb apples, peeled, chopped (3 large) 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ spice cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In 13x9-inch pan, melt butter in oven. Sprinkle brown sugar and walnuts over butter; stir to combine. Sprinkle chopped apples in pan....

Ingredients 4tbspunsalted butter ½lbwhite mushrooms salt and freshly ground pepper 1medium onion 1medium green bell pepper ½lbbacon,lean, thick cut 2½lbground veal,(not too lean) 1cupoyster crackers ¼cupketchup ¼cuphorseradish,drained, prepared 1large egg 1tbspall purpose flour 1cupsour cream Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet. Add the mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and cook over moderate heat for about 4 minutes, until they release their liquid....

Ingredients Preparation Place beans in a large pot and fill with just enough water to cover. Simmer until beans are tender, 1 to 1½ hours. Just before they’re done cooking, season beans with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. (If seasoned any sooner, skins of beans may split and centers may harden). Drain, if necessary, and transfer to a large bowl. Meanwhile, with a mortar and pestle, crush garlic and 1 teaspoon salt until a paste forms....

Ingredients ¾cupunsalted butter,1.5 sticks, softened to room temperature ¾cupdark brown sugar,packed ¼cupgranulated sugar 1large egg,at room temperature 2tsppure vanilla extract 2cupsall-purpose flour,spoon & leveled 2tspcornstarch 1tspbaking soda ½tspsalt 1½cupschocolate covered pretzels,chopped with sprinkles, use small pretzel twists Preparation Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper or silpat. Set aside. In a large bowl using a hand-held mixer, cream the butter and sugars together on medium speed until fluffy and light in color....

Ingredients 3⅓ozInstant Vanilla Pudding Mix 1cupwhole milk 8ozCool Whip,homemade 6granny smith apples 1½cupsSnickers bars,6 full size bars, chopped Preparation Whisk together the vanilla pudding and milk and let sit for five minutes before gently folding in Cool Whip. Add in the chopped apples and Snickers bars and refrigerate until ready to serve. Related Video

Ingredients 2egg whites 1cupall-purpose flour,sifted ½cupcornstarch 1tspbaking powder 1cupwater,ice cold 2tbspcanola oil 1lbchicken thighs,boneless-skinless and cut into 1-inch pieces canola oil,for frying 1tbspoil 3clovesgarlic,minced 3green onions,sliced thinly, tip to tail not including the root ½cupThai sweet chili sauce ½tspred pepper,crushed white sesame seeds green onions,minced Preparation Mix together the batter ingredients in a large bowl. Heat a frying pan up with oil deep enough to fry the chicken pieces without them touching the bottom of the pan, a 2 inches should be enough space....

Ingredients 2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked, cooled 1 lb ground beef 1 cup red onion, chopped ½ cup tomatoes, canned, diced, or crushed ¼ cup celery, chopped ¼ cup bell pepper, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp parsley, chopped 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp dried oregano 2 cups milk 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated 2 tbsp unsalted butter 2 tbsp all-purpose flour 2 tbsp parmesan cheese, powdered or grated...

Ingredients 3tbspcooking oil 1onion 2garlic cloves ¼tspturmeric ½tspground cumin 1¼tspsalt ¼tspfresh ground black pepper 1½cupslong grain rice 2¾cupswater 1bay leaf 1cupblack beans,(from one 15 oz can), drained and rinsed, canned 1green bell pepper 2tomatoes 1tbspwine vinegar ¼cupfresh parsley,chopped 1lime Preparation In a medium saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over moderately low heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, until translucent. Stir in the garlic, turmeric, cumin, 1 teaspoon of the salt, the black pepper, and rice....

Ingredients 1cupall purpose flour ½tspbaking powder ⅛tspbaking soda ½tspsalt ⅓cupbutter 1cupbrown sugar,packed 1egg 1tbspvanilla extract 1cupM&Ms Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. Melt butter. Cool slightly. In a mixer or seperate bowl, add the butter to 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar and mix well. Add the egg (beaten) and vanilla and mix well....