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Grilled Apples with Sweet Sausage Stuffing
I love this time of year when the supermarkets bust out the big bins of deliciously fresh apples and fill one after another. Days become shorter, colder and our appetites change as well. We start to crave cozy, heartier, meatier, comfort food recipes, warming to both body and soul. So Smarty Had A Party has prepared...Nov 12, 2020 -
New Orleans Beignets
Total: 4 hours, 48 minutes Yield: Makes about 6 dozen Ingredients 1 (1/4-oz.) envelope active dry yeast 1 1/2 cups warm water (105° to 115°), divided 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 cup evaporated milk 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup shortening 6 and 1/2 to 7 cups bread flour Vegetable oil Sift...Oct 16, 2020 -
Grilled Corn
One of my favorite foods to grill for family and friends is whole ears of corn in the husk. The corn is so much fresher tasting and the grilled flavor really comes through. Even if you have a small grill, you can do these ahead of time, place them in one of Smarty’s aluminum pans and put them in the oven until dinne...Oct 16, 2020 -
Candy Corn Coolers
Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes Servings: 6 Ingredients 24 ounces orange juice or lemonade 18 ounces Torani orange syrup refrigerated aerosol whipped cream Directions 1. Fill six 8 oz. glasses half full with orange juice or lemonade. 2. Carefully pour 3 oz. orange syrup into each glass. 3. Top with whipp...Oct 16, 2020 -
Bacon-Cheese Pull-Aparts
Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Servings: 8 servings Ingredients 1 egg 2 tbsp milk 1 (16.3-oz.) can Flaky Layers Refrigerated Biscuits 1 (2.1-oz.) pkg. precooked bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 3 oz. (3/4 cup) shredded Cheddar cheese 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions (4 medium) Directions 1. Heat ove...Oct 16, 2020 -
Grilled Portabella Mushrooms with Herbs
Prep Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Servings: 4 servings Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive or canola oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 clove garlic, finely chopp...Oct 16, 2020 -
Coconut Blue Hawaiian
Servings: 4 servings Ingredients 1 cup pineapple juice 1/2 cup (4 ounces) light rum, if desired 1/2 cup (4 ounces) blue curaçao 1/2 cup (4 ounces) cream of coconut (not coconut milk) 10 to 12 ice cubes Fresh cherries or maraschino cherries with stems, if desired Directions 1. Chill martini glasses in freezer severa...Oct 16, 2020 -
Chilled Corn Soup
Yield: Makes about 6 cups Ingredients 9 medium-size ears fresh yellow corn 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves salt 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Preparation Boil corn in salted water, covered, 2 to 3 minutes. (For a smoky flavor, you can also roast or grill the ears instead of boiling them.) Slice kernels off the ears wit...Oct 16, 2020 -
Beer Battered Pickles
Hey Smarties! This wacky recipe from Hungry Girl Por Vida is making me so hungry - and at 10:30 AM on a Tuesday, nonetheless! They're healthy, right? They have pickles in them, which really are cucumbers, which are SUPER nutritious... :) I just might try making them for my next party. If you give them a try before ...Oct 16, 2020