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Making desserts around the holidays is a nostalgic activity that brings back fun memories from childhood. Decorating the tree while munching on cookies or cake is a favorite pastime, especially once the temperatures drop. There’s nothing better than heading to your grandma’s house and opening the door to yummy food smells. Desserts happen to be a personal favorite – so I’m always stuck making them for our get-togethers! If you happen to be in the same boat, or should I say sleigh – then you’ll love the Christmas Desserts listed below....

Ingredients 1 cup mini marshmallows 1 cup coconut, shredded 1 cup mandarin oranges, drained 1 cup pineapple chunks, drained 1 cup sour cream Preparation Mix marshmallows, coconut, oranges, pineapple, and sour cream together in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 5 to 6 hours until flavors blend. Serve and enjoy. Related Video

Cooked in the air fryer with no oil, these veggie kabobs are suitable for vegan, keto, low carb, paleo, gluten free, and Whole30 diets. Grill cook method also provided. Post includes Weight Watchers points. Guys whenever I think about making quick, easy, and fun vegetable recipes, the first thing that springs to mind are Air Fryer Vegetable Kabobs. Because let’s face it – wouldn’t you rather spend less time cooking and more time having fun and eating?...

But the GBBO just helped me make this Apple Cake that little bit earlier that I would have. Because face it baking mania is here, and for the next few weeks we will be glued to our screens, watching the drama unfold, swept up in the enthusiasm, sharing the highs and the lows (from our safe sofas and kitchens), baking, testing, dreaming away, rooting and cheering like mad when our favourite contestant gets the result that we want....

You guys. I was seriously worried I was going to fail my own challenge. Is that even allowed? I’ve made 6 batches since I first announced this month’s kitchen challenge. Batch #1 (just a small test batch) was surprisingly successful. I’ll chalk it up to beginners luck. Last weekend’s attempts, though, were disastrous. Frustrating. Infuriating. Why did this happen? Who knows. I may have over-whipped my meringue. The few drops of gel food coloring could have destroyed them....

Ingredients 15 oz Granny Smith apples, or any baking apples of your choice, peeled and thinly sliced 1½ cups granulated sugar, or margarine ¾ lb brioche, (1 loaf, 8 slices), ¾-inch thick slices, or any French, Italian, or challah bread 5 eggs 1 cup milk 1 cup heavy cream ¾ cup pecans, roasted and chopped 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 tbsp powdered sugar ¼ cup honey, or maple syrup...

2 lbs Delmarvelous chestnuts, whole shelled 3 cups chicken stock 1 cup port wine ½ cup onion, finely chopped (you can use any onion, Vidalia is a good choice) thyme, fresh or fresh dried–not ground 2 tbsp oil 2 tbsp butter salt pepper , to taste Heat a heavy saucepan, and add the oil, butter, and chopped onions. When onions turn slightly brown, glaze with port wine. Add thyme, chestnuts, chicken stock, and a little salt and pepper....

Cherry Pecan Granola with Quinoa — sprinkle on top of your bowl of yogurt or package in a mason jar for a cute & tasty holiday gift. This granola recipe has the perfect crunch, the right amount of sweetness and it’s lightly infused with cinnamon and nutmeg. The dried cherries and toasted pecans add such a great flavor and texture that we know you’ll love. Oats are budget-friendly, high in fiber, and easy to make....

After making these brownies a few weeks back, I couldn’t stop thinking about them. That topping, like an extra chocolatey, peanut butter rice krispie treat, had wedged itself into the fissures of my brain. Apparently there were some stray thoughts of ice cream floating around in there too, because it didn’t take long for me to put the two together. I don’t know, something about the idea of a crunchy ice cream got me up off the couch and into the kitchen....

Ingredients 1½ cups nilla wafer crumbs 4 tbsp sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon 5 tbsp butter, melted 8 fl oz cream cheese, packed, softened 1 cup sugar 3 tbsp all purpose flour 4 eggs 1 cup sour cream 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 tsp ground cinnamon 2 cups brown sugar, lightly packed 5 tbsp ground cinnamon ¾ cup flour 12 tbsp butter, melted 2 tbsp cream cheese, room temperature 6 tbsp butter, room temperature...

2 cups biscuit mix ¾ cup buttermilk ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded ½ cup butter, melted ¼ tsp garlic powder ⅙ tsp bay seafood seasoning Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Mix biscuit mix, milk and cheese together in a large bowl until a soft dough forms. Drop by spoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until golden brown. Mix butter, garlic, and seafood seasoning together in a medium-sized bowl....

4 large bell peppers 2 1/2 cup cooked white rice, or brown rice 1 1/2 cup red kidney , or one 15.5-ounce can, beans drained and rinsed, slow-cooked 1 cup tomato salsa 3 scallions, chopped Salt freshly ground black pepper 1 can tomatoes, 14.5-oz., crushed 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 1/4 tsp. dried oregano 1/2 tsp. sugar Use red, green, or yellow bell peppers and hot or mild salsa, according to your preference....

Ingredients 1½ tbsp rice flour, or potato starch 4½ tsp chili powder ½ tsp onion powder ½ tsp paprika ¼ tsp cumin ½ tsp garlic salt ¼ tsp brown sugar ½ tsp beef bouillon 1⅓ lb lean ground beef, preferably chuck 1 cup beef stock, or water 2 tbsp vegetable oil Taco shells sides, any sides like guacamole, sour cream, grated cheese, shredded salad greens Preparation Combine your rice flour or potato starch, chili powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin, garlic salt, sugar, & dried onion in a small bowl....

For Tuna Filling: 16 oz tuna in water, canned, drained ¼ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup celery, finely chopped ¼ cup red onions, finely chopped ¼ cup carrots, finely chopped 2 tbsp grain mustard, or 1 tbsp Dijon mustard salt and ground black pepper, to taste For Sandwich: 1 baguette, cut into 8 angled slices 14 oz cheddar, (16 slices) 8 oz tomatoes ¾ cup olive oil cooking spray For Serving: 1 sprig parsley, per serving...

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Ingredients 3 tbsp butter 2 tbsp gorgonzola cheese, crumbled 1 green onion, minced 1 clove garlic, minced freshly ground black pepper , to taste Preparation In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the butter, Gorgonzola cheese, green onion, garlic, and pepper. Warm slowly for about 5 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally until the sauce is nice and creamy. Use as desired and enjoy! Related Video

And whilst you are at it, see how many Easter eggs the kids (erm erm you) can eat in a five minute period. Oh the fun you all could have. This cake has some serious flavour going for it. Think roasted hazelnut flour; more nuttiness from the spelt flour; sweetness from honey and a whole sprinkling of lemon zest. Then of course, it is all about the gorgeous coloured speckled chocolate eggs on the top....

Ingredients ½ cup butter, (1 stick) 1¼ cups graham crackers, (about 7 pieces) finely crushed 1 cup walnuts, chopped, (or pecans) 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips, (or white chocolate chips) 1 cup butterscotch chips, (or peanut butter chips) 1 cup coconut, shredded 14 oz sweetened condensed milk, (1 can) Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place the butter in an 8x8-inch square glass baking dish and set it in the oven to let the butter melt for about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 4 oz boneless skinless chicken breast ¼ cup onion, sliced ½ cup green pepper, sliced 3 cup dark leafy greens, washed and torn into bite-size pieces 2 tbsp salsa ½ tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce , or lemon juice 1 dash garlic powder 1 tbsp fat-free sour cream, optional Preparation Preheat non-stick skillet over medium heat. Sauté chicken in lemon juice or soy sauce can use leftover chicken breast until heated through....

Ingredients 12 eggs, hard bolied ½ cup mayonnaise 2 tbsp sweet pickle relish 1 tbsp yellow mustard pinch sea salt pinch fresh ground black pepper 6 slices bacon, fried crispy ¼ tsp dried garlic flakes 1 tbsp dried onion flakes ½ tsp sugar hot sauce , to taste Preparation Hard boil eggs ,cool, peel, and remove yolks by slicing eggs lengthwise. Put yolks in medium bowl, and add mayonnaise. Mash with potato masher....