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  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...