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Posh Piggies - Game Day Snacks
Ingredients 1 Lbs. - Sweet Italian Sausage Links (Johnsonville) 1 - Sheet Puff Pastry (thawed) 1 - Egg 2 Tbs. - Mayonnaise 2 Tbs. - Dijjonaise ¼ C. - Apricot Pineapple Jelly Directions Cut the sausage links into 36 half- inch slices; brown the meat on both sides in a frying pan over medium high heat. No need to ful...May 22, 2019 -
Best Sazerac Cocktail Recipe
Yield: Makes 1 serving Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1 cup water Ice cubes 1/4 cup rye whiskey or bourbon 1/4 teaspoon bitters 1/4 teaspoon anise liqueur Lemon rind twist Preparation Cook 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan over medium-high heat 5 minutes, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, and ...May 22, 2019 -
White Chocolate No-Bake Cheesecake
Simple to make and deliciously creamy and sweet with a graham cracker crumbs base, this White Chocolate Cheesecake recipe is the best no-bake dessert for white chocolate lovers. Pairing this white chocolate cheesecake with fresh fruit offsets the richness and makes it irresistible. Ingredients 2 1/2 cups g...May 22, 2019 -
Garlic Ginger Shrimp Recipe
Ingredients 2 tablespoons of oil (canola or vegetable is fine) 2 tablespoons of butter 2 tablespoons of garlic, ginger and scallions, minced together 2 ounces of soy sauce fresh cut parsley 1/2 pound of shrimp (we used 16/20 which means there's about 16 to 20 shrimp per pound) Directions 1. Heat a large skillet. Ma...May 22, 2019 -
Famous Mocha Java Cakes
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup butter 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate morsels 4 egg yolks 4 large eggs 2 cups powdered sugar 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon instant espresso or instant coffee granules Pinch of salt Garnish: powdered sugar Preparation: 1. Preheat oven to 425°. Grease 6 (6-oz.) r...May 22, 2019 -
Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse in Mini Cones
Toast the cones before filling with mousse to make the extra crisp. Arrange the filled cones in a bowl of fresh cranberries for an impressive display. Ingredients 1 (3.1-oz.) package chocolate mousse 1/4 cup Chocolate Hazelnut Spread 16 Salt Mini Cones Prepare mousse according to package directions; stir in hazeln...May 22, 2019 -
Strawberry Crepes with Chocolate Merlot Sauce
This elegant looking dessert has just the right balance of flavors with the sweet strawberries and rich chocolate wine sauce. Purchase crepes in the produce section of your local supermarket or make your own if you have time. Ingredients 2 cups sliced strawberries 8 pre-made crepes, warmed 1/4 cup Chocolate Merlot ...May 22, 2019 -
No-Fuss Shepherd's Pie Recipe
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Stand: 5 minutes Yield: Makes 8 servings Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds ground round 1 cup chopped onion 1/2 (8-oz.) package fresh mushrooms, sliced 1 garlic clove, minced 1 cup frozen peas, thawed 4 teaspoons beef bouillon granules 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/...May 22, 2019 -
Best Friends Iced Coffee Frappe
Ingredients 1/4 cup instant coffee granules 1/2 cup chocolate syrup 1/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups boiling water 2 cups half-and-half 1 quart vanilla ice cream 2 cups ginger ale Vanilla ice cream, optional Preparation Stir together first 4 ingredients in a large pitcher; cool. Cover and chill at least 8 hours. Stir toget...May 22, 2019
