Carmelitas
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Carmelitas are dessert bars that have a brown sugar buttery oat bottom, a melty chocolate and rich caramel center topped off with another layer of oat crumble!
- 2 Cups Flour
- 2 Cups Old-Fashioned Oats
- ¼ teaspoon Cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 2 teaspoons Baking Soda
- 2 Cups Brown Sugar (firmly packed)
- 1 ⅓ Cups Butter (melted, or margarine)
- 1.5 Bags Caramel Squares (11 ounce bags)
- ½ Cup Evaporated Milk
- ¼ Cup Heavy Cream (if you don't have heavy cream, you can substitute with more evaporated milk)
- 1 Cup Milk Chocolate Chips
- 1 Cup Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
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Snowman Soup
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Looking for a quick and easy Christmas neighbor gift? This snowman soup comes together in minutes and is a fun and festive way to spread holiday cheer. Just add hot water to this warm vanilla milk mix and you have a creamy, comforting warm drink for those cold winter nights!
- 4½ Cups Powdered Milk
- 1½ Cups Instant Vanilla Creamer
- 2 Cups Sugar
- 1-1½ teaspoons Cinnamon
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Best Chocolate Cake from a Cake Mix
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This Simple Chocolate Cake from a box mix is the secret to the most moist chocolate cake at home!
- 1 Box Devil’s Food Cake Mix (15.25 oz)
- 1 Box Jello Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix (3.4 oz)
- 1 Cup Sour Cream
- 1 Cup Canola Oil
- 4 Eggs (beaten)
- 1/2 Cup Milk
- 3/4 teaspoon Vanilla
- 2 Cups Semisweet Chocolate Chips
- 1 Cup Butter (softened)
- 4 Cups Powdered Sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- 1/4 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
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Crock Pot Beef Stroganoff
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Imagine sinking your spoon into a bowl of creamy, savory comfort food heaven—Crock Pot Beef Stroganoff. The slow-cooked beef absorbs every ounce of flavor, making each bite a deep, comforting indulgence.
- 1 ½ lbs Beef Stew Meat (or chopped sirloin)
- 1 ½ teaspoons Italian Seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons Kosher Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 ½ Cups Baby Bella Mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 ¾ Cup Beef Broth
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- 3 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
- 6 Tablespoons EZ Gel by Cornaby's (or 1/4 cup cornstarch)
- 2 oz Cream Cheese (*optional)
- 1 Cup Sour Cream
- 12 oz Egg Noodles
- Fresh Thyme (for garnish)
- Fresh Parsley (for garnish)
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Meringue Cookies
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This is the classic holiday recipe for meringue cookies! Our little meringues only call for 5 ingredients, and a lot of oven time.
- 4 Egg Whites (large, room temperature )
- 1/8 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Cream of Tartar (heaping)
- 1 ¼ teaspoon Clear Vanilla
- 1 Cup Sugar (plus 1 tablespoon)
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Cream Cheese Mints
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These easy cream cheese mints are a 5-ingredient, no-bake classic! Perfect for weddings, showers, and holidays.
- 8 oz Cream Cheese (softened)
- 2 Tablespoons Butter (unsalted, softened)
- 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract
- 1/4 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 8 Cups Powdered Sugar (plus additional as needed for fork)
- Gel Food Coloring
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Turkey Tetrazzini Recipe
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This creamy turkey tetrazzini recipe is the best way to use up leftover turkey! Tender noodles, juicy turkey, and a rich, cheesy sauce come together for an easy, comforting family dinner everyone will love.
- 12 oz Spaghetti (thin, or linguine)
- 4 Cups Turkey (cooked and shredded)
- Olive Oil
- 1 Cup Button Mushrooms (sliced)
- 2 Garlic Cloves (minced)
- 4 Tablespoons Butter
- ⅓ Cup Flour
- 2 ½ Cups Chicken Broth (low sodium)
- 1 teaspoons Kosher Salt
- Dash of Pepper
- 1 Cup Heavy Cream
- ½ Cup Milk (any percentage is fine)
- 12 oz Peas (frozen)
- ¼ Cup Parsley (fresh, chopped)
- 1 Cups Mozzarella Cheese (shredded)
- ⅓ Cup Parmesan Cheese (shredded)
- 1 Cup Kettle Brand Honey Dijon Chips (crushed)
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Potato Rolls
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These potato rolls don't require any kneading and are hands down the best rolls we've ever had. Our number one most requested recipe.
- ¾ Cup Sugar
- ¾ Cups Land O'Lakes Unsalted Butter (1 ½ sticks, see note)
- 3 Cups Milk (scalded, *instructions below)
- 1 Cup Potato Flakes
- 1 Tablespoon Salt
- 1 Tablespoon Instant Yeast (or 2 Tablespoons regular yeast. We use instant.)
- 4 Eggs
- 7 Cups Flour
- ⅓ Cup Additional Butter (softened)
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Red Velvet Poke Cake
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Soft, creamy, and totally irresistible — this Red Velvet Poke Cake is an easy showstopper dessert everyone will love!
- 1 Box Red Velvet Cake Mix
- 3.4 ounce Instant Red Velvet Pudding (or chocolate or cheesecake)
- 1 Cup Sour Cream
- 1 Cup Canola Oil
- 4 Eggs (large)
- ½ Cup Whole Milk
- 14 ounces Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 8 Ounces Whole Fat Cream Cheese (softened)
- ¼ Cup Butter (softened)
- 2 ½ Cups Powdered Sugar
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- Christmas Sprinkles
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Chicken Brine Recipe
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If you’ve ever wondered how restaurants get their chicken so juicy and flavorful, the secret is simple — it’s all in the brine! This easy chicken brine recipe takes just a few minutes to mix up, and it transforms your whole chicken into something truly special.
- 2 Liters Water
- ⅓ Cup Kosher Salt
- ¼ Cup Honey
- 1 Tablespoon Peppercorns
- 2 Lemons (halved)
- 5 Bay Leaves
- 10 Sprigs Parsley
- 6 Cloves Garlic (smashed)
- 7 Sprigs Thyme
- 1 Whole Chicken
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