Alfajores Hidden Surprise Cookies Recipes

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1 pouch Betty Crocker® sugar cookie mix Butter and egg called for on cookie mix pouch 2/3 cup dulce de leche (caramelized sweetened condensed milk) 1/4 cup hazelnut spread with cocoa 1 teaspoon multicolored candy … [Read more...]

Candy Cane Oreo Santa Hat Cookie Recipe

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Candy Cane OREO Santa Hat Cookies Makes 20 cookies What You’ll Need: 4 oz. cream cheese, softened 2 tbsp. sugar 1/2 cup thawed frozen whipped topping 1 pkg. (10.5 oz.) OREO Cookies with Candy Cane Flavor Crème, available at Target 20 … [Read more...]

Pinot Noir Chocolate Brownies

Pinot Noir Chocolate Brownies Yields 16 to 20 brownies   2      eggs 3/4   cup sugar 1      teaspoon vanilla 1/2   cup butter, melted 2      tablespoons Handcraft Pinot Noir 3/4   cup Ghirardelli sweet … [Read more...]

Make Your Own Chocolate Kit

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One would think that making your own chocolate would be a difficult task.  When I received my "Make Your Own Candy Kit" from Glee Gum I was ready for the task at hand.  I must say I was quite surprised that I actually accomplished this.  I am … [Read more...]

Caramelized-Pear Bread Pudding Recipe

Caramelized-Pear Bread Pudding

Caramelized-Pear Bread Pudding This custardy, raisin-studded bread pudding highlights the sweet, comforting taste of baked pears. When turned out of its baking dish, the flanlike pudding sits in a pool of caramel syrup, making it worthy of any … [Read more...]

Figs Stuffed With Gorgonzola Recipe

Figs with Gorgonzola

Figs Stuffed With Gorgonzola Gorgonzola cheese meets dried figs poached in port. The result: a thoroughly elegant holiday appetizer.   Cook Time 0 min Prep Time 40 min Yields 16 … [Read more...]

Brussels Sprouts With Chestnuts and Sage

Brussels Sprouts With Chestnuts and Sage

Brussels Sprouts With Chestnuts and Sage Chestnuts and Brussels Sprouts are a classic pair – the toasty, rich nuts balance the sprouts. This dish cuts down on the holiday oven gridlock because it can be done on the … [Read more...]

Date Bran Jingle Balls Recipe

Date Bran Jingle Balls

Date Bran Jingle Balls Try these quick, easy, no-bake date-nut balls to fill that special niche in your holiday repertoire Cook Time - 0 min Prep Time - 20 min Yields - 16 serv. INGREDIENTS 2 cups cereal, bran flakes 3/4 cup … [Read more...]

Champagne Shrimp and Angel Hair Recipe

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Champagne Shrimp and Angel Hair Ingredients •       1 lb of shrimp, peeled and deveined •       8 oz of angel hair pasta •       2 cups of your choice of Champagne •       1 cup of fresh mushrooms, sliced •       1 cup … [Read more...]

Johnny Apple-Cheese aka Johnny Pastrami² Grilled Cheese

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For the Chutney: 2 TB. honey 6 Harry & David Honey Crisp Apples, peeled, cored and diced 1/4 C. apple cider vinegar 1/2 C. fresh apple juice 1/2 C. of strong Dijon mustard   For the Sandwich: 8 slices sourdough … [Read more...]