Pigs in a Blanket
foodieandwine.com
British Pigs in Blankets are made with juicy pork sausages wrapped in crispy bacon. Learn how to make this classic Christmas side dish in the UK or US using only two ingredients.
- 1 12 oz package cocktail sausages, *Note 1
- 10 slices thin-cut bacon, *Note 2
- 12 chipolatas
- 12 strips streaky bacon, *Note 2
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Gooey Butter Cake
ohsweetbasil.com
If there is one dessert worth making this week, it is this ooey gooey butter cake. This is Paula Deen's original, legendary recipe in all its buttery, golden glory, and it is exactly as incredible as you have heard.
- 1 Box Yellow Cake Mix, 18.25 oz
- 3 Eggs, divided
- 16 Tablespoons Butter, melted, divided
- 8 Ounces Cream Cheese, 1 package, softened
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- 16 Ounces Powdered Sugar
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Halloween Cookies (Fudgy Chocolate Cookies with Candy Eyeballs)
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These soft and chewy Halloween cookies get their dramatic dark color from black cocoa powder. They're loaded with orange, green, and purple candy-coated chocolates and Halloween jimmies, then topped with googly candy eyeballs while still warm. They're dark, fudgy, a little bit spooky, and so fun to decorate. An easy Halloween cookie recipe to make with family and friends!
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, (190 g), spooned and leveled
- ⅓ cup black cocoa powder, (28 g)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, (170 g), softened
- ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed, (150 g)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar, (50 g)
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¾ cup orange, green, and purple candy-coated chocolates , (about 150 g), plus more for decorating
- 3 tablespoons Halloween jimmies, plus more for decorating
- Candy eyeballs, for decorating
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Miso Crunch Kale Salad
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This Miso Crunch Kale Salad is healthy and delicious! Crunchy veggies like lacinato (tuscan) kale, cabbage, carrots and sugar snap peas are combined with chickpeas, shelled edamame (mukimame), cashews, sliced almonds and toasted sesame seeds are then tossed in a simple and flavorful miso sesame dressing!
- 1½ tablespoons white miso paste
- 2 teaspoons ginger paste, or use freshly grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic paste, or 1 clove freshly grated
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon sambal oelek
- 1/2 medium lime, juiced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 2 tablespoons warm water
- 10 ounces lacinato kale
- 1½ cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1½ cups purple cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 10 ounces mukimame, aka shelled edamame
- 1 cup sliced sugar snap peas
- 2/3 cup matchstick carrots
- 4 green onions, sliced, plus more for serving
- 1/3 cup unsalted cashews, roughly chopped, plus more for serving
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, plus more for serving
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, plus more for serving
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Halloween Ghost Cake (Dark Chocolate Blackberry Layer Cake)
juliasalbum.com
This Halloween cake has three dark chocolate layers made with black cocoa, a naturally purple blackberry buttercream (no food coloring), and a topping of fresh berries and homemade meringue ghosts. Every part can be made ahead, so the day of the party is just decorating.
- 3 large egg whites, at room temperature
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ¾ cup sugar, superfine
- 1 ounce semisweet chocolate or dark chocolate, melted
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder,
- ⅓ cup black cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream, at room temperature
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot coffee, freshly brewed
- 3 cups frozen blackberries
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 6 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup blackberry reduction, plus more as needed
- 1 to 2 tablespoons heavy cream, if needed
- fresh blackberries
- fresh blueberries
- meringue ghosts
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Brothy Rice
spendwithpennies.com
This viral brothy rice is a cozy bowl of sweet-tangy lime chicken and fluffy rice in a savory ginger-garlic broth
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, or chicken breast cutlets
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 green onions, sliced, greens and whites divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons less sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 4 cups cooked rice
- chili crisp, or hoisin sauce for drizzling, sesame seeds, and/or cilantro
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Fry Sauce
spendwithpennies.com
Fry sauce is a quick and creamy dip made with mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle juice, and smoky seasonings. It is tangy, slightly sweet, and perfect for fries, burgers, and more.
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 teaspoons dill pickle juice, or white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
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Crispy Salt & Pepper Beef (Thịt Bò Chiên Muối Tiêu)
vickypham.com
A flavorful and crispy deep-fried Asian-style beef dish that's ready in under 20 minutes.
- 1 lb beef (sirloin, flank steak, or more economical cuts like round roast or chuck)
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt (divided)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper (divided)
- 1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup corn starch
- 2 egg whites (can sub with 1 whole egg with 1 tablespoon water)
- Vegetable oil for deep frying
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How to Make a Big Batch of Authentic Vietnamese Coffee (No Phin Needed)
vickypham.com
Make a week's worth of strong, bold, authentic Vietnamese iced coffee that will keep you awake for two days straight. No phin required.
- 9 cups water
- 2 cups (177g) ground dark roast coffee (Robusta, Arabica or blend of both)
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- Crushed ice (for serving)
- Store bought cold foam or homemade salted cream top (optional, for serving)
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Steamed Tofu with Vietnamese Coriander (Đậu Hủ Hấp Rau Răm)
vickypham.com
Recreate this beloved Vietnamese street food snack at home in just minutes. Hot, steamed fried tofu is sliced open and filled with sweet and spicy chili sauce, salt and pepper, fresh Vietnamese coriander, and a squeeze of kumquat.
- 4 pieces fried tofu (or pan fry firm tofu with oil until golden)
- Sweet chili sauce (see notes for scratch recipe)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and pepper blend (see notes below)
- 2 cups Vietnamese coriander (leaves only)
- 2 kumquats (halved, can sub with limes)
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