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Bleu Cheese Stuffed Figs
Figs, bleu cheese - together. Simply genius. I can't wait to serve these at my next holiday party, dinner party, birthday party. Or, on second thought, I just might make my very own fig party and keep them all to myself! Ingredients: 16 black missing figs, cleaned and stems removed 4 ounces bleu cheese 2 ounces pros...May 22, 2019 -
Peach Pies in a Jar
Prep Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Servings: 4 (4 oz.) jar pies Ingredients: 1 box Pillsbury refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts) 4 large, ripe (but not mushy) peaches, peeled, pitted and sliced 1/4 cup sugar 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1/4 tsp. nutmeg (optional) 1 Tbsp cornst...May 22, 2019 -
Panko-Crusted Crab Cake Bites
Ingredients: 12 ounces shelled cooked crab 1/4 cup finely diced celery 1/4 cup minced fresh chives 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 large egg 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce 1 1/4 cups panko (see notes) or fine dried bread crumbs Roasted Pepper-Chive Aioli (recipe follows) Fresh chives, rinsed and cut int...May 22, 2019 -
Chicago Deep Dish Pizza
Hands-on Time: 45 Mins; Total Time: 1 Hour 42 Mins; YIELD: 8 servings (serving size: 1 piece) Ingredients: 2 teaspoons sugar 1 package dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons) 1 cup warm water (100° to 110°) 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 12.38 ounces all-purpose flour (about 2 3/4 cups), divided 1/4 cup yellow...May 22, 2019 -
Super Easy to make Beer Margaritas
Ingredients 1 can (12 oz) frozen limeade concentrate (thawed but still chilled) 12 oz tequila 12 oz water 12 oz beer (Corona is prefered, or a lime flavored beer) ice Directions Pour limeade, tequila, water, and beer into a large pitcher. Stir until well-blended. Add plenty of ice. Adjust with additional water, if ...May 22, 2019 -
Flank Steak Salad with Plums and Blue Cheese
Yield: 4 servings Total: 40 MINUTES Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, divided 1 (1-pound) flank steak, trimmed Cooking spray 1 teaspoon honey 1/8 teaspoon salt 8 cups loosely packed baby arugula 3 plums, thinly ...May 22, 2019 -
Festive Spinach Queso Dip
Ingredients 1/2 pound hot pepper jack cheese, cubed 1 pound Monterey Jack cheese, cubed 10 ounces frozen spinach, drained well and chopped 2 ounces pimento peppers, drained 1 medium onion, chopped and sauteed 1 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 cup Daisy Brand Sour Cream Di...May 22, 2019 -
Harvest Pumpkin Tarts Recipe
Yield: 24 tarts Nutrition: See Below Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 18 Minutes Ingredients 1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk 1 1/4 cups canned pumpkin 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 large egg 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 24 (3-inch) unbaked tart shells Instructions HEAT o...May 22, 2019 -
Cream Cheese-Olive Spread
Yield: Makes about 1 1/2 cups Prep Time: 10 Minutes Chill: 30 Minutes Bake: 8 Minutes Cool: 30 Minutes Ingredients 1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup finely chopped pimiento-stuffed Spanish olives 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1/4 cup chopped fresh chive Preparation 1. Stir together ...May 22, 2019
