3D Decorated Christmas House Cake

Midsummer Night's Salad This salad is wonderfully cool and refreshing at any time of day thanks to the addition of fresh mint, salad greens, cucumber, and a delicious lemon-olive oil mixture. This would be lovely served as a side dish with grilled fish for dinner or an omelet for breakfast. 1/4 cup lemon juice, 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 cups mixed salad greens, salt and ground black pepper to taste, 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves finely chopped, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 cucumber sliced

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Yellow Rice for Rice Cookers Recipe Use this rice cooker recipe for yellow rice as the foundation for a flavorful and simple side dish by adding meat or vegetables. 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 2 packets sazon seasoning with annatto, 3 tablespoons tomato sauce, 3 cups long-grain white rice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 4 cups chicken stock, 1 cube chicken bouillon crushed, 2 teaspoons salt

That Zucchini Spaghetti Stanley Tucci Loves Spaghetti alla Nerano The secret to unlocking the toasted sweet taste of zucchini in this amazing spaghetti recipe for two is deep-frying it and letting it sit overnight in the fridge. 1 pinch salt, 5 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano cheese, 1 quart sunflower oil or as needed, 6 medium green zucchini, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 4 ounces spaghetti, 3 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, 2 basil leaves torn into small pieces

Oven-Roasted Cauliflower, Brussels, and Broccoli In this quick and simple oven-roasted vegetable recipe that will impress your taste buds, broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts are given the royal treatment. 1 pound broccoli cut into bite-sized florets, 1 large head cauliflower stemmed and cut into small florets, 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 pound Brussels sprouts trimmed and halved, 1 tablespoon salt, 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

Recipe for Hot Fudge Pudding Cake The cake is best served warm and is topped with a gooey hot fudge sauce. 1 cup packed brown sugar, 1 cup chopped walnuts, 3/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 2 tablespoons butter melted, 1.75 cups hot water, 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup milk

Recipe for Derby Day Chocolate Chip Cookies A soft, buttery cookie with a taste reminiscent of a certain famous Derby Day pie. Lots of pecans and chocolate chips! 5 tablespoons Kentucky bourbon, 2.25 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup butter softened, 2 eggs, 1 cup packed brown sugar, 1.5 cups semisweet chocolate chips, 1.5 cups chopped pecans, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup white sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda

Watermelon Pink Lemonade Recipe This refreshing pink lemonade is a quick and easy blend of watermelon and lemon juice and the perfect beverage to bring to a summer picnic. 1 cup water, 4 teaspoons white sugar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 small slice watermelon

Recipe for Irresistible Smoked Salmon Dip If you're following the ketogenic diet, this smoky treat is the ideal snack; use asparagus spears or thinly sliced peppers for dipping. 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 5 tablespoons butter softened, 1 package smoked salmon cut into 1-inch chunks, 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream or as needed, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, 1 package cream cheese softened, 3 drops liquid smoke flavoring, 1 teaspoon dried dill weed

Amish Turkey Casserole Recipe The leftover turkey, stuffing, and dinner rolls from Thanksgiving can all be used in this casserole. 2 cups cubed cooked turkey, nonstick cooking spray, 1/4 teaspoon granulated onion, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs, 1 cup turkey broth, 1 pinch poultry seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 cup chopped celery, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 pinch dried thyme, 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, 1 cup roughly chopped carrots, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 1/2 cup turkey broth, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter divided, 1 small onion diced, 2.5 cups prepared stuffing or more to taste, 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic

Recipe for Spinach Frittata A tasty and speedy brunch option, this skillet-cooked egg dish is stuffed with spinach, ham, bell pepper, onion, and cheese. 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup milk, 3 eggs, 1 cup chopped cooked ham, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 cup red bell pepper cut into thin matchsticks, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 package frozen chopped spinach thawed and squeezed dry, 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Grandma's Brisket Recipe My grandmother used to make this every year for get-togethers. Who would've known that it was this easy? 1 small onion sliced, 1 beef brisket, 1 package dry onion soup mix, 1 can or bottle ginger ale, 3 carrots cut into 1 inch pieces, 1 cup ketchup

Meatloaf on the Grill Recipe We use ground pork and ground turkey for this because we don't eat beef, but you can use any ground meat you like. On a hot summer day when you don't want to turn on the oven, this is a fun way to prepare meatloaf. We cook over charcoal. 8 ounces fresh mushrooms sliced, 1 pound ground turkey, 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 pound ground pork, 2 eggs, 1/2 teaspoon basil, 1.5 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 clove garlic minced

Simple San Marzano Pasta e Fagioli

Stuffed Morel Mushrooms In this recipe for a tasty bite-sized appetizer, fresh morel mushrooms are stuffed with a savory cream cheese and crab filling and baked. 1 can lump crabmeat, 1/4 cup bread crumbs, 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, 4 dashes hot sauce or to taste, 1 tablespoon finely chopped red bell pepper, 1 tablespoon butter, butter-flavored cooking spray, 1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion including green part, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 package cream cheese softened, 1 egg, 8 fresh morels - trimmed washed and dried, 2 tablespoons finely chopped celery leaves

Traditional Galaktoboureko Great Greek dessert. Lemony semolina custard in a phyllo crust with lemon syrup. The Greek traditional way of making it. I hope you will enjoy it as much we Greeks do! 7 eggs, 1 cup semolina, 12 sheets phyllo dough thawed, 6 cups milk, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 cup water, 1/2 cup butter melted, 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, 2 cups white sugar, 3/4 cup white sugar

Recipe for Lentils and Buckwheat Salad To Go Gluten-Free With spinach, beets, and carrots, this lentil and buckwheat salad is tossed in a flavorful dressing that has hints of rose petals. 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1/2 cup shredded carrots, 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon ground paprika, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric, 1/4 teaspoon ground mace, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup shredded cooked beets, 1/4 cup dry lentils, 1/4 teaspoon ground rainbow peppercorns, 1.5 ounces baby spinach leaves, 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions, 4.25 cups water, 1/4 teaspoon crushed rose petals, 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/4 cup buckwheat groats rinsed

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Baked Vegetables I Potatoes, onions, broccoli and zucchini are mixed and plopped into a casserole dish. A bushing of olive oil and a sprinkling of dried soup finish it off. 1 head fresh broccoli cut into florets, 4 zucchini thickly sliced, 1 package dry onion soup mix, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 potatoes peeled and cubed, salt to taste, 4 carrots cut into 1 inch pieces