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Toast your good health and a prosperous New Year with this wonderful cocktail. This is based on a drink served at a bar in San Francisco called the "Bourbon & Branch". The original recipe calls for bourbon, but I like the rye whiskey with the dashes of two different bitters. You make the choice!! Averna Amaro is a wonderful Italian liquor made with herbs, roots, and citrus rinds, and a caramel flavor added for sweetness...perfect on its own or just about any cocktail you can throw it in. -- posted by Alan in SW Florida Mint Oreo Ice Cream Cake
Quick and Simple Mint Ice Cream Cake great for Special Occasions. will look like you spent hours in the kitchen
COOK TIME IS FREEZE TIME -- posted by lizzypoo222 Neufchâtel, Fig & Prosciutto Crostini
A perfect appretizer! -- posted by Southern Polar Bear Mandel Bread
A Jewish bar cookie, like biscotti. -- posted by Chef Susan B Prime Rib Sandwiches
My DH and I seldom got to go out to dinner alone while our 3 daughters were growing up. When we did, we made a bee-line for Cask N Cleaver and ordered their Prime Rib Sandwiches. Costco sells a great pre-cooked prime rib or you can cook you own as I do, with the seasonings you prefer. I am partial to a line of spices and seasonings from Penzeys Spices and swear by their Prime Rib Seasoning. -- posted by NiftyDeb Chocolate Heart (Adult Beverage)
I adapted this from drinksmixer.com. Be careful...it goes down a little too easy! (The original recipe uses cream instead of milk...feel free, but I have dietary restrictions so I can't have that much fat in a drink!) -- posted by Karen=^..^= Dessert Crepes
I really love crepes! This is an easy recipe that can make anyone look like a professional crepe maker! I hope you enjoy this as much as we do!!!! -- posted by kittycatmom Pumpkin Muffins
Great for a breakfast or dessert! Serve warm with whipped cream cheese for a decadent treat. If you don't have pumpkin-pie spice on-hand, this is the recipe: 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice. I always add raisins to my muffins, but walnuts are good too! -- posted by galexa Cream Cheese and Almond Pinecone
I have been making this cheese spread for many years and it is always a big hit. It's a very fancy looking but easy spread for crackers. I like to serve it on a pedestal cake plate decorated with silk holly leaves or a big red bow at the top. -- posted by Inti Cranberry Angel Parfaits
What a finale to a holiday dinner party. TOH 2009 No less than eight hours refrigeration time needed for yogurt to drain well plus 4 hours for parfaits to chill. -- posted by Julie B's Hive Little Debbie Strawberry White Chocolate Cheesecake Trifle
An easy elegant looking dessert that's great for special occasions that contains everyone's favorite little debbie....It's a total kid pleaser! -- posted by lizzypoo222 Emily's Creamy Pepperoni Dip
We have many food days at my place of employment. One day my co-worker Emily brought in this dip and it was so good that I think I ate at least half of it myself. -- posted by Wordartist Butterbeer
I figure this is probably one that everybody knows and has been curious about. I got this recipe from Sandra Lee of the Food Network. Perfect for cold nights! -- posted by The Geeky Chef White Chocolate Mud Cake With Frosting
Subtle flavour but very nice and moist. Made my wedding cake from this recipe. Freezes well with or without icing. Muffins can also be made from this mixture. It will make 24 regular muffins and 48 mini muffins. I bake the regular muffins for 30=35 minutes, and the mini muffins for 10-15 minutes. -- posted by mortar&pestle Banana Eggnog for Adults
This was on the back of a carton of eggnog, this is divine! -- posted by **Mandy** Champagne Cocktail
A great way to end the old year and Bring in the New Year! Or any celebration...Cheers!!! -- posted by BecR Tuscan Carbonara
This is a recipe from Paula Deen. She says that the key to a super-creamy carbonara sauce is to let the residual heat from the skillet and your still-hot ingredients cook the eggs instead of direct heat from the stovetop, which will yield a dry, scrambled egg sauce. -- posted by Lainey6605 Sour Cream Cut-Out Cookies
This recipe was featured in an email today from the www.recipe4living.com website. It appears to be slightly different than the other posted recipes. "This cookie is not real sweet and you can dress it up with colored sugars, icing or even chocolate. These have always been my very favorite cookie." - Submitted by lonewolf from Lost Creek, PA. -- posted by senseicheryl Kittencal's Lemony Greek Rice With Feta
Make this only if you are a lover of Greek food, this is a full flavored rice with intense flavor --- since not everyone has a taste for olives I have left them as optional, I most always add them in -- after making this a few times you will most likely want to adjust some of the ingredients to suit your taste, or you may not, the amounts listed are close to what I use when I make this rice --- this is very good! -- posted by KITTENCAL Bailey's Caramel Cake
A twist on Irish Cream cake that I made for New Years in honor of welcoming our little bundle of joy 'Bailey' into the world this year.
The cake is chocolate with a hint of banana and Caramel Bailey's Irish Cream. You could play with this and use whatever Bailey's flavor you like...the possiblities are endless. -- posted by Lifeswruff Uncle Louie's Chicken Wings Marinara(Jay Leno's Favorite)
This is reported to be Jay Leno's favorite recipe! The recipe multiplies easily for a party, just be sure to use extra pans as needed so as not to crowd the wings while roasting. Adapted from RecipeFinders. -- posted by Sharon123 Mini-Calzone
This calzone is made with refrigerated pizza dough and makes great appetizers. -- posted by Lainey6605 Pumpkin Pie Spiced Bread
A tasty treat to use up the rest of the canned pumpkin pie and pumpkin pie spice we have left from Thanksgiving. It is wonderful served warm with either butter or cream cheese for breakfast or iced with cream cheese frosting for a great dessert. Not at all an overly sweet bread which is why it stands up so well to cream cheese frosting, enjoy! -- posted by Munkee's Mom Oh so Easy Turkey Breast (3 Steps, 3 Ingredients)
this is an easy to make turkey dinner, the turkey still comes out moist on the inside with crispy skin -- posted by Einas Holiday Sweet Potato Bake
This recipe was featured in an email from the www.recipe4living.com website. "Your family will gobble up this tried and true Thanksgiving bake." Posted by Brenda Gibson, Landers, CA. -- posted by senseicheryl Santa's Favorite Cake
Here is another recipe from the www.recipe4living.com website. "This is a red velvet cake with a peppermint twist, and a delicious peppermint cream cheese frosting." -- posted by senseicheryl Pumpkin Pie Fondue (Crock Pot)
This is a great dip for your fondue pot for the holidays!! Makes
a creamy dip for pound cake, Bananas, Apples, or Pretzels.My kids enjoyed dipping marshmallows in this. -- posted by kzbhansen Green Goddess Dip from the Melting Pot Restaurant
The Melting Pot is a restaurant that specializes in fondue meals. This Green Goddess dip is served with meats and seafood, and is absolutely wonderful. After having lunch there a few days ago, I searched the internet for a "copy cat" recipe, and found this one.
In the "Preparation" section, the 1 hour listed is for chilling after the dip is mixed. -- posted by KathleenP Snowball Cookies (Boxed Cake Mix!)
Here is another interesting recipe that I found at the www.crisco.com website. -- posted by senseicheryl Mexican Layer Dip
You can use ground turkey and lowfat ingredients if you're watching your waistline. DH requests I make this almost every Sunday for football! Traditionally, these dips use a cup of guacamole on top of sour cream but I do not care for it so I leave it out. I included time to cook and cool beef in preperation time instead of cooking time. -- posted by Julia Lynn Garlic Green Beans With Manchego
This is an easy side dish suitable for any special occasion. From Sunset Magazine. -- posted by cookiedog Heart Kabobs
Healthy fruit snacks for Valentines day -- posted by Yesi09 Buffalo Chicken Dip
Mike gave me this recipe. It was wonderful so I would like to share his recipe with you. Mike works in sales but he is a retired Army Vet and an undertaker. Wow what a combination!! -- posted by Redallnite Bacon Cheddar Cheese Ball Spread
After looking at many cheese ball recipes that didn't fit my family's tastes, I made one up to serve on New Year's Eve. Everyone loved and it was super simple to put together. I didn't roll my cheese ball in chopped nuts, but you could certainly do that or even roll it in additional crumbled bacon. -- posted by Karen=^..^= Honey-Vanilla Challah
This is recipe produces a beautiful and sweet version of the popular Jewish challah bread. Recipe is from Ariela, of "Baking and Books". Dough needs to rise twice (for at least 2 hours total). If you make this with water rather than milk, you will get a much lighter-tasting bread. You could also try using soy milk. -- posted by blucoat Asian Mini Meatloaves With Noodle Salad
Asian Pork Mini Meatloaves made in a muffin pan and served with noodle salad. Adapted from a recipe by Liz Macri in the February 2008 issue of the Australian magazine 'Super Food Ideas'. Conversions: 500g = 16oz. so 600g is about 31/2 oz over the pound weight. 225g = approximately 71/2 oz.; 250g = 8oz.. -- posted by bluemoon downunder Corn Casserole
Mexican style corn. Big hit at Thanksgiving. -- posted by Yesi09 Adobo Turkey With Red-Chile Gravy
Tired of the same old turkey? Let this recipe spice up your next Thankgiving. From Gourmet Nov. 2008 -- posted by cookiedog Peanut Butter Cut-Out Cookies
This recipe is from the www.hersheys.com website. It is somewhat different from the other posted recipes so I thought it would be worth a shot. The picture on the website looks "yummy." -- posted by senseicheryl Cupcakes / Fairy Cakes
Fantastic for parties -- posted by piglips Virtually Fat Free Mini Pumpkin Muffins
A healthy alternative to regular pumpkin muffins with no sacrifice of flavor. Moist and delicious. They'll fly off the cooling rack! -- posted by KRice, PA Lemon-Honey Champagne Spritzer
great for parties or brunch -- posted by Lt. Amy Decadent Chocolate Chunk Cheesecake
Pure Decadence!!! For the true choc-a-holics, My absolute favorite cheesecake recipe. I can't make one of these for gatherings, I go ahead and make two or I don't get any at all. I found this recipe in a Kraft Food and Family Magizine but it can be found on line at both the Kraft and Nabisco web-sites. -- posted by Chef #1057055 Classic Thumbprint Cookies
This recipe is from the www.crisco.com website. I could not find the same exact recipe on Zaar so I figured we'd give this one a try too. :-) A very delicious looking picture is posted on the website. -- posted by senseicheryl Dates and Olives Wrapped in Bacon
This ultra-simple hors d'oeuvre recipe is a big hit at any party! Sweet, Savoury, and Bacony all in one - who could ask for anything more?!
Can make day before, store in fridge, and reheat in oven when ready. -- posted by ChachaB Sweet Hot Buttered Rum
A sweet drink for parties that has a punch you do not expect -- posted by Chef #667424 Whipped Buttercream Icing
There is a grocery store in the south (the name starts with a P) that has the best tasting buttercream icing ever. This recipe is an attempt to duplicate their icing. Whenever I use this recipe on my cakes, everyone gives the cake rave reviews... -- posted by grneyedmustang Spinach-Mushroom Orzo With Toasted Walnuts
The walnuts must be toasted for this recipe, to do so place onto a baking sheet, bake at 350 degrees F for about 8-10 minutes until lightly browned, tossing a few times -- posted by KITTENCAL Roasted Carrots With Cardamom Butter
Recipe from Eating Well.com. I love cardamom. Very healthy dish. -- posted by Nado2003 Pear, Apple & Cranberry Tarte Tartin
From Eating Well.com -- posted by Nado2003 Atlanta Bread Chicken Salad
I found this somewhere on the net, I haven't tried it yet. It is a quantity recipe, for about 10 lbs. of salad. Obviously you can change the quantity for your needs. Enjoy! -- posted by SereneErratic Sweet Cream Cheese Spread.
a a sweet and creamy cream cheese spread to spread onto crackers.
this recipe makes enough spread for about 4 servings, with 2 crackers per serving. -- posted by Chef #907351 Food Network Molten Chocolate Cake
These little cakes are to die for! I first made them for my husbands' boss' Christmas Party. Makes 12 so it is a great desert for a crowd. I have been asked almost weekly to make this for my family = no special occassion needed! I have found that the batter is much better when it is allowed to chill overnight is a sealed container. Garnish with raspberry sauce and fresh raspberries or white chocolate ganache or satin chocolate mint sauce, the possibilities are endless. -- posted by From the 'Burg Smartie Cake
I made this for my dad's birthday. I sorta messed up on the ingredients but it turned out REALLY good.
I GOT THE MAIN CAKE RECIPE FROM 'BETTER HOMES NEW COOKBOOK "PINK EDITION" -- posted by orangeee Double-Ginger Sugar Cookies (Or Hazelnut Nutella or Thumbprints)
This is a great holiday cookie with several variations! If you want to make Hazelnut-Nutella Sandwich Cookies, Coconut-Raspberry Thumbprints, or Cocoa Nib-Chocolate Chip Cookies, just leave out both gingers and follow the special directions at the bottom. These are from Food & Wine magazine. They call for baking soda instead of baking powder to create holiday cookies that are especially crispy. I have experimented with adding a little baking powder, but haven't perfected it yet. (Read: Very big cookies!) -- posted by Cook-a-holic Beetroot Dip / Beet Dip
This was given to me by an Egyptian friend who said it's a family recipe. I like the fact it's doesn't contain dairy and nuts so it was perfect for Menu #24612 because we had a few guest who are lactose intolerant and have an allergic to nuts. You can chill the dip until it's needed. It will keep for two days in the refrigerator but the flavour will enhance -- posted by Chef floWer Old-Fashioned Peanut Patties
An old recipe that my Sunday School teacher used to make for us during the holidays. -- posted by LoriLee in TX Spinach Patties
Adapted from Sephardic Spinach Patties from Olive Trees and Honey. -- posted by PhoodPhight Chocolate-Peppermint Meringue Kisses
These look so pretty and are a great use of extra egg whites. From BH & G magazine. These need to sit in the oven an hour so make sure you plan accordingly. -- posted by cookiedog Red Pepper Dip With Pine Nuts
This recipe was featured in an email from the www.lifescript.com website. This site lists a lot of healthy recipes. Just in time for the New Year! :-) -- posted by senseicheryl Better Than Aunt Patti's Cornbread Dressing
My Aunt Patti has been the designated cornbread dressing maker in my family for as long as I can remember. I was unable to attend Thanksgiving at her home this year so I set out on a mission to make my own dressing... it is my favorite dish at our holiday meals. The first attempt was darn good, but it needed more moisture and more sage. I thought the second attempt was just right and tasted like hers. But on the third attempt I micro'd the vegetables because all of my burners were in use. JACKPOT! It was an accidental discovery but the vegetables cook faster in the microwave plus the resulting flavorful broth sent the dish over the top. I'm very proud of this recipe. Aunt Patti would be heartbroken, however. So unfortunately, I'm gonna have to keep this a secret from my family. But I am thrilled to share this recipe with you. But please don't tell Aunt Patti. -- posted by Pot Scrubber Coconut Ambrosia Fruit Salad
I get requests for this southern delicacy every holiday season. There are two key elements to this: drain the fruits EXTREMELY well, and let the salad set overnight for optimal flavor! -- posted by Hippie2MARS Candy Cane Ring Cake
I received an email this morning from the www.recipe4living.com website with their Top 10 Recipes to use up Candy Canes! Here is one of them... -- posted by senseicheryl Raspberry Fruit Salad
Great jello fruit salad for special occasions. My mother was famous for this special salad and made it by request for Thanksgiving and Christmas. My mom is gone, but we still make this treat for our family gatherings. -- posted by David Selleck Homemade Marshmallows
I found it on "The Early Show's" website.
They are a little bit of a pain to make, but the final results are well worth it !
Use as you would store bought marshmallows.
The unflavored gelatin amount is 1 envelope of Knox gelatin, not sure of ozs. -- posted by Slater363 Honey Orange Butter
Yummy. Easy. Great on nut roll, poppyseed roll, mmmgood sweet potato rolls, and other breads and muffins. -- posted by Gaia22 Lemon-Glazed Mini Pound Cakes
Extra-lemony and buttery! -- posted by KathyP53 Date Nut Oatmeal Cookies
Yummy, nutritious, and easy!
This is a recipe I found on the back of a box, and I modified it to suit my family's taste. -- posted by Connie Davis My Favorite Carrot Soup
This really is "my favorite carrot soup"! The fresh ginger is the key ingredient. I came across this recipe a few years ago in a magazine article about holiday family favorites and have been making it ever since. This soup is a snap to make and freezes beautifully! This soup is amazing! -- posted by Gaia22 Sidecar Cocktails
An old fashioned refreshing cocktail that packs a punch. From Ina Garten -- posted by cookiedog Bacon-Wrapped Waterchestnuts
I adapted this recipe from the cookbook "Dine with the Tribe" put together by the Cleveland Indians Wives Assocation. This is a crowd pleasing appetizer. The only bad thing is the prep time takes a while. -- posted by littlechick Cuernitos De Mermelada
Cookie recipe adapted from "Food From My Heart" by Zarela Martinez. These cookies remind me of little bites of really tender piecrust with a nice jammy filling. Cook time includes dough chilling time. -- posted by Muffin Goddess Ellie's Cranberry Pecan Cookies
I received this recipe years ago from a woman in one of my education classes. Since then I have been making them every year for my Christmas cookies plate. Note: If made as follows, expect a very thin crispy cookie. I usually add 1/3 cup of flour to make the cookies a little chewier. Either way, they taste great!!!!! -- posted by sbera007 Tim Mcgraw's Chicken and Dumplings!
He likes it, he loves it, he wants some more of it! What am I talking about? Why, Tim McGraw's favorite dish, Chicken and Dumplings!
To make this recipe super easy:
If you have leftover chicken(or turkey), just start at step 4 and use chicken broth(2-2 1/2 quarts). I just added broth until the sauce looked the consistency of a nice gravy, then when reducing the sauce, ended up adding a little more. -- posted by Sharon123 Sweet Potato Pie
This recipe was given to me by a good friend, Helen, and my entire family is in her debt for it. Everyone loves it, it looks beautiful and is embarrassingly easy to make! Plus, it can be prepared ahead, frozen and then baked when needed. It's a staple at all our holiday gatherings. -- posted by HannahBoBana Citrus Bars (From My Great Recipe Cards)
These melt-in-your-mouth citrus bars are perfect for morning coffees or pot-luck meals when just a small taste of something rich and tart is desired. these bars are easy to pack in a lunch box for an added treaet. -- posted by justmeterri Quesadillas With Guacamole
From the Australian Women's Weekly's 'Smart Mince'. -- posted by bluemoon downunder Apple Sage Stuffing
From "The 21 Cookbook" by Michael Lomonaco and Donna Forsman. I used Macintosh apples instead of the Granny Smith apples indicated and increased the amount of bread slightly but it was still delicious. -- posted by Irmgard Polish Plotka Potato Dumplings
My Busia (Polish Grandma) made these every new year. They are inexpensive, easy to make and very tasty. They are certainly not a "healhy" dish, but for special occiasions or a nice reminder of childhood, they are worth every calorie and gram of fat. Don't skimp on the salt. Potatoes need a lot of seasoning to taste good. Also, the bacon and bacon fat really make this dish. Like I said, this is a special occasion treat. -- posted by Ohio Margaret Hawaiian Bread Dip (Original Recipe)
I have used this recipe since 1992 and it's always been a huge hit, especially among the male population. There's never anything left but a few crumbs on the plate. When I take the bread and dip to a party I always take printed copies of the recipe. The saltiness of the beef, the sweet bread and the creamy dip is a great combination.
I like to process the beef as it is easier to get on the bread.
I usually make a full recipe plus a half recipe of the dip as the mixture goes fast. -- posted by Hugs n'Quiches Chocolate Peppermint Thumbprints
From the Dec 2008 / Jan 2009 Fine Cooking magazine. Prep time includes chill time for dough. Cookie has a delicate, almost shortbread texture with the hint of mint in the filling balancing the richness of the chocolate. -- posted by ms_bold Chipits Crispy Chocolate Squares
This is an old family recipe that my mom got out of a magazine when I was a kid. We make it every year at Christmas time. -- posted by 'Free Spirit' Apple Cherry Brie Appetizer
From November 2007 Holiday Appetizers & Mini Desserts cookbook from Pillsbury. -- posted by ms_bold Sixty Minute Whitebread Rolls
Homemade delicious white rolls. Takes 60 minutes from start to enjoy. I have an OLD KitchenAid (still going) mixer and this was from the original cookbook. Don't know why they don't include this one in today's models but I share with anyone who has one. It is a wonderful recipe.
Again, this recipe is from an old KitchenAid cookbook so I can't take the credit or fame for this great recipe; however, I can can the credit when they come out of the oven, simply perfect to sight and delicious to the taste. -- posted by Pamluvs2bake Cook's Illustrated Pumpkin/Yam Pie
Great pie....way beyond basic pumpkin. I use Pillsbury pie crust dough versus scratch. Still wonderful. -- posted by KathyP53 Gluten Free Zuchinni Gingerbread
A very moist and delicious gingerbread for those on a gluten free diet. So good you'd never know it was gluten free though, even the neighborhood kids ask me to make it! -- posted by Chrisbee Cheddar and Chive Yorkshire Puddings
Traditional with a flair to serve with roast beef! -- posted by KathyP53 Smoked Trout and Horseradish Spread
This reminds me of the tuna dips served in Florida restaurants. The trout with the dill is wonderful and nothing makes a seafood spread better than horseradish. Easy food processor spread! -- posted by KathyP53 Kick-Off Chili - Ww Points = 5
I found this recipe in my new January/February issue of Weight Watchers magazine. Just in time for Super Bowl! :-) -- posted by senseicheryl Andouille Sausage With Smoked Paprika and Red Wine
Easy, different appetizer that partygoers will go after. Sauce is garlicky and good. -- posted by KathyP53 Spinach-Porcini Dressing
Delicious dressing for beef or poultry you mostly prepare the day before. -- posted by KathyP53 Hot Buttered Brandy Cider
Made with apple brandy instead of rum. Delicious for cold weather! -- posted by KathyP53 Simple Pumpkin Bread
This was given to me 3 years ago. Very simple to make -- posted by Chef #531434 Pina Colada Martini
Had a similar drink at Burton's, a local restaurant, and loved it. After a few trials, this comes pretty close. Can make multiples just using the same ratio. -- posted by Vicki in CT Green Bean and Stuffing Casserole
My boyfriend is crazy about stuffing and I have tried to find as many ways as possible to incorporate it into dinner. This is great for a weeknight dinner or can be doubled and used for a holiday dinner. -- posted by sbera007 Chocolate-Mint Thumbprint Cookies
These were a hit at our annual Christmas cookie exchange! -- posted by KathyP53 Sugar-Crusted Chocolate Cookies
A Jacques Torres recipe that makes a delicious, crumbly-textured cookie. Dough is done in the food processor. -- posted by KathyP53 Angel-Hair Pasta With Crab and Country Ham
A Marcia Kiesel recipe from Food & Wine Magazine, January 2009 edition,
is as always with her recipes, easy, fast and scrumtious!! ; A Pinot Blanc a/k/a the poor man's Chardonay, has a bright acidity that's terrific with dishes ;ike this lush pasta.Fabulous US bottlings, like the 2007 Robert Foley Vineyards from Napa and the 2006 Erath from Oregon, cost less than $25 a bottle. From What to Cook Now: Trendsetting Recipes, Ingredients and Products :) -- posted by Manami Pureed Parsnips With Horseradish
Use the freshest parnsips you can find and you won't be disappointed! I originally got this recipe from a magazine article about holiday family favorites. -- posted by Gaia22 Artichoke & Sun-Dried Tomato Dip
This is the best dip ever - Needing a dip to take to a party, I made it up with some of the things I had in the cupboard. I have made it 3 times since and it gets polished off with rave reviews every time. -- posted by danidelicious
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