Today is January 4, 2025 / /
Today is January 4, 2025 / /
Ingredients Cooking spray 1 large egg white 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, divided 1 tablespoon orange zest (from 1 orange), divided, plus additional zest for garnish (optional) 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided 2 cups pecan halves 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste 1/4 cup (2 ounces) dark rum (such as Kirk and Sweeny) 2 large (6 to 7 ounces each) medium-ripe bananas, halved lengthwise 2 (1/2-cup) scoops vanilla ice cream Pinch of flaky Continue Reading »
Ingredients CHOCOLATE-CARAMEL GANACHE 1 1/2 pounds bittersweet (60% cacao) chocolate chips 1/4 cup light corn syrup 2 tablespoons bourbon (optional) 2 cups granulated sugar 1/4 cup cold water 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar 2 cups heavy cream 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup unsalted butter CAKE 3 cups cake flour 1 cup unsweetened cocoa 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 3 cups granulated sugar 1 cup sour cream 1 cup canola or vegetable oil 4 large eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups hot, strong coffee Directions Prepare the Continue Reading »
Ingredients 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), thawed 1 (3.4 ounce) box vanilla instant pudding mix 5 medium Granny Smith apples, cored and chopped 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, NOT drained 5 Snickers candy bars (1.86 ounces each), chopped into bite-sized pieces ½ cup chopped dry-roasted salted peanuts Instructions In a large bowl, gently fold together whipped topping and instant Continue Reading »
What You’ll Need 1 1/3 cup frozen whole corn kernels 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1 cup small curd cottage cheese, drained 1/3 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon fresh dill (or 1/8 teaspoon dried dill) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper What to Do Prepare corn according to package instructions. Drain Continue Reading »
What You’ll Need 3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter, melted 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup chopped walnuts, divided 2 (4-serving-size) packages instant chocolate pudding mix 3 cups milk 12 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 (16-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided What to Do Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium Continue Reading »
Vanilla vs. French Vanilla Ice Cream “French vanilla” is not a type of vanilla bean (like Tahitian or Madagascar varieties), it technically refers to a style of or method for making ice cream. In other words, it’s not an ingredient — rather, the name “French vanilla” describes a flavor profile, achieved by using a specific Continue Reading »
Ingredients 1 c.salted butter, plus more for the pan 4 oz.bittersweet chocolate, broken into pieces 1/3 c.unsweetened cocoa powder 2 c.sugar 3large eggs 1 tbsp.peppermint extract 1 1/4 c.all-purpose flour 1/2 c.semisweet chocolate chips Crushed candy canes or peppermints, for topping Directions 1Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan. Line the pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on Continue Reading »
Ingredients 1/2 cup sour cream 3 tablespoons white vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar Pepper to taste 4 medium cucumbers, peeled, if desired, and thinly sliced 1 small sweet onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings Directions In a large bowl, whisk sour cream, vinegar, sugar and pepper until blended. Add cucumbers and onion; toss to coat. Continue Reading »
What You’ll Need 1 (18.25-ounce) package chocolate cake mix, prepared according to the package directions 1 (16-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided 3 large bananas, peeled What to Do Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 10- x 15-inch rimmed baking sheet or jelly roll pan with cooking spray and sprinkle lightly Continue Reading »
What You’ll Need 1 (8-ounce) package fat-free cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup sugar 1 cup fat-free sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cup frozen sugar-free whipped topping, thawed 1 1/2 cup chopped fresh strawberries 1 (9-inch) reduced fat prepared graham cracker pie crust 1/4 cup sugar-free chocolate chips 1/2 teaspoon canola oil What to Do In a large bowl, beat Continue Reading »
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