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This is not just a simple crush. It's real love when it comes to this apple drink delicacy! After all, what can go wrong with cranberries and apples, right? They say when one good thing ends, something even better...
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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,...
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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,...
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Blueberry Spiced Bread Pudding Yield: 6 to 8 servings Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes Ingredients Butter No-Stick Cooking Spray 3 cups French bread cubes 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries 3 large eggs 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon...
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Try this cranberry infused recipe for a fruity dessert or as a sweet side dish. As they simmer, the pears send enticing wafts of fruit and vanilla through the air, a fitting invitation to a supremely elegant dessert I've also served these at Thanksgiving with the main course in place of traditional cranberry sauce. The tea bag adds undertones that complement or highlight the fruit in the simmering liquid - fruity or floral, depending on what you use.
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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,...