Reindeer Bread

Ingredients:1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup white sugar 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 3/4 cup pumpkin puree 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 cup chopped pecans, divided...

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Almond Cinnamon Icebox Cookies

Ingredients:1 1/2 cups butter, softened1 cup sugar1 cup packed brown sugar3 eggs4 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 cup finely chopped almonds2 (2.45 ounce) packages whole unblanched almonds*Instructions:Cream the sugars into the butter.  Add eggs, one...

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Candied Apples

Ingredients:2 cup granulated sugar2 cup corn syrup1/3 cup cinnamon candy1 cup water3/4 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon vanilla1/4 teapoon cloves3/4 teasppon red food coloring6 of your favorite type of apple, roughly medium in size  wooden skewers (these are often found in the produce dept this time...

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Cheesecake the Eggnog Way

Ingredients:CRUST:2 cups crushed vanilla wafers6 tablespoons butter1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg  CHEESECAKE:4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese1 cup white sugar3 tablespoons all-purpose flour3 tablespoons rum*1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 eggs1 cup heavy cream4 egg yolksInstructions:Make the crust by...

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Party Parfaits

As Donkey would tell Shrek, everybody likes parfait!Ingredients:2 envelopes unflavored gelatin1/2 cup orange juice1 cup fat-free milk1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed1/3 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges1 (20 ounce)...

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Sweet Potato Pie

Ingredients:2 cups sweet potatoes, cooked and drained           4 tablespoons margarine, melted3 eggs1 cup sugar1 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon nutmeg3/4 cup milk1 teaspoon vanilla1 9" pie shell, baked1/4 cup chopped pecansInstructions:Mash together...

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Christmas Spirit Eggnog

Ingredients:4 cups milk 5 whole cloves 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 12 egg yolks 1 1/2 cups sugar 4 cups light cream 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg Instructions:Place a large saucepan over very low heat.  Put the cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla,...

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Lucky Year Black Eyed Peas

Eating black eyed peas is one of many foods that is said to bring luck to you in the New Year.  It goes good with pork chops!Ingredients:1 pound dry black-eyed peas2 cups chopped cooked hamSalt and pepper to taste1 heaping spoonful minced garlic2 onions, diced1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes or...

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All Butter Apple Pie Crust

There are times when a ready pie dish will do but Thanksgiving is special so why not try making your own pie crust… it’s not as difficult as you may think. Ingredients: 1 ½ cups sifted flour ½ cup chilled butter cut into cubes ½ teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons cold water Makes 1 9-inch pie crust Directions: Combine...

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Vegetable Chow Mein

While this recipe is a veggie-based, your favorite meats can certainly be added. Whether you want boneless chicken, strips of beef or shrimp, you can add them to this recipe quite simply. Chow mein is a very versatile recipe and you can even substitute or add veggies if you prefer. This recipe makes about 8 side dish servings.Ingredients•   ...

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Corn Casserole

Ingredients:1 box corn muffin mix 3 eggs 1 cup milk 1/4 cup butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained 1 (14.75 ounce) can cream-style corn Instructions:Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Pour muffin mix into a large mixing bowl.  Add eggs...

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Peck of Pickled Pumpkin

Ingredients:4 pounds peeled and diced pumpkin5 cups white sugar5 cups distilled white vinegar4 cinnamon sticks15 whole clovesInstructions:You'll need a large and deep bowl to put the pumpkin in.  On the stove mix the sugar, vinegar, cinnamon sticks and cloves.  Bring to boil and boil for about...

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Pumpkin Sloppy Joes

Ingredients:1 pound ground beef (or turkey)1/2 cup chopped onion1 clove garlic, minced8 ounces tomato sauce2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons prepared mustard1 cup canned pumpkin2 teaspoons chili powder1/2 teaspoon salt8 hamburger buns, splitAmerican cheese slicesInstructions:Brown ground beef (or turkey) and drain off fat.  Add garlic and...

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Sweet Potato Pie

Ingredients:2 cups sweet potatoes, cooked and drained           4 tablespoons margarine, melted3 eggs1 cup sugar1 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon nutmeg3/4 cup milk1 teaspoon vanilla1 9" pie shell, baked1/4 cup chopped pecansInstructions:Mash together...

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Sausage and Cabbage One Dish Dinner

Ingredients:4 tablespoons butter1 small onion, chopped2 teaspoon fresh minced garlic1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and chopped 1 teaspoon dried red chili pepper flakes 1 1/2 lb kielbasa, cut into about 1/2-inch slices6 cups chopped green cabbage3/4 cup canned chicken broth1 teaspoon seasoning salt...

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After Trick-or-Treating Pumpkin Bars

Ingredients:4 eggs1 2/3 cups sugar1 cup vegetable oil1 (15 ounce) can solid pack pumpkin2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons ground cinnamon2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon saltICING:1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened2 cups confectioners' sugar1/4 cup butter, softened1...

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Walking into Spider webs Brownies

Ingredients:4 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate3/4 cup butter or margarine2 cups sugar3 eggs, beaten1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme1 (1 ounce) square semisweet chocolateInstructions:Stir unsweetened chocolate and...

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Stuffed Mini Pumpkins

Ingredients:4 miniature pumpkins1/4 cup raisins, plumped1/4 cup butter1/2 cup minced onion1 cup cooked rice1/2 cup slivered almonds or pine nuts1/4 teaspoon cinnamon1 slightly beaten eggInstructions:Place whole pumpkins in a baking pan; pour water to about 1 inch deep in the pan to surround the pumpkins...

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Cranberry Pumpkin Bread

Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice 1/2 teaspoon salt2 eggs (beaten)1 cups brown sugar 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 cup fresh or dried cranberries Directions: In a large bowl combine flour, baking powder, sugar, pumpkin pie spice and salt.  Mix well.  In a separate...

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Rum Balls

A favorite holiday treat! Ingredients: 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup white sugar 3 tablespoons corn syrup 1/2 cup rum 2 1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional) 1/3 cup confectioners sugar Instructions: Melt chocolate chips in a microwave safe dish. Heat for 1...

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Pumpkin & Goblins Punch

Ingredients: 1 (12-ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 2 (1-liter) bottles of ginger ale1 package orange sherbetDirections:In a punch bowl combine condensed milk and orange juice concentrate.  Add ginger ale and mix well.  Right before serving top with scoops of orange sherbet and...

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Any Time Party Mix

This is also really good for halloween and fall football parties.  The nice part about it is you can make this without getting the kitchen overheated or it leaves the oven free for making other things.Ingredients:4 cups Wheat Chex® cereal4 cups Cheerios® cereal3 cups pretzel sticks1 (12 ounce)...

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Cornbread Stuffing

Ingredients:½ stick of butter1 cup diced celery2 cups diced onions2 cups water 1 16 oz can of corn, drained3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley ½ teaspoon paprika ¼ teaspoon dried oregano2 chicken flavored bouillons6 cups crumbled cornbread½ cup chopped pecans Dash of black pepperPreheat oven to 350F. ...

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Mummy Dogs

Ingredients: 6 hot dogs 1 package ready to bake pastry Parmesan cheese Directions: Wrap each hot dog in a pastry sheet and lightly brush with melted butter.  Sprinkle parmesan cheese over top.  Place "mummy dogs" on a lightly greased baking tray and bake at 350F for approximately 15 minutes...

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Hot Witch's Cider

Ingredients: 1 gallon apple cider 1 (16 ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate 2 cinnamon sticks2 cloves  Directions: Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan.  Simmer over low heat for approximately 15 minutes.  Transfer to punch bowl and serve....

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Webtacular Cheesecake

Ingredients:1 3/4 cups chocolate wafer crumbs1/4 cup butter or margarine, meltedFilling Ingredients:3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened3/4 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar3 eggs1 (15 ounce) can solid pack pumpkin2 tablespoons cornstarch3 teaspoons vanilla extract1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie...

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Vampires Be Gone Spaghetti

Ingredients:10 garlic cloves, coarsely choppedSeveral pinches of hot red pepper flakes4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, or as desired1 pound spaghetti2 teaspoons salt1/2 head of broccoli, broken into bite-size floretsFreshly grated Parmesan, or other grating cheese Instructions:Boil water and add...

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Giant Warts

Ingredients:1/4 cup butter, cubed8 oz. Semi-sweet chocolate1/2 cup heavy cream2 bags fun size candy bars, chopped into small piecesInstructions:Melt butter.  Remove from heat and add semisweet chocolate.  Cover and let sit until chocolate is meted (3 to 5 minutes approximately) then stir to...

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Halloween Party Punch

What's a Halloween party with a big bowl of punch with floating eyeballs in it?Ingredients:1 (32 fluid ounce) bottle apple juice, chilled1 (12 fluid ounce) can frozen cranberry juice concentrate1 cup orange juice1 1/2 liters ginger ale1 apple (optional)Eyeball candies (optional)Instructions:Get a large...

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Graveyard Cupcakes

Ingredients: Prepared Cupcakes Frosting of choice 1 package gummy worms1 package chocolate cookies or graham crackersDirections: Place a few cookies in a plastic bag and using the back of your hand or a rolling pin press down until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.  Using a teaspoon make a small...

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Fruity Ghosts on a Stick

It just turns out that pears are just the right shape for making spooky ghost treats!  These are an interesting alternative to the traditional candy apples.  Ingredients:Wooden craft sticks, like for a popsicle6 medium sized pears 10 - 12 squares of almond bark (2 ounce squares)Handful of...

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Ghostly Eyeballs

Ingredients: 2 packages red gelatine Vanilla ice cream Raisins Red decorating jell Directions: Prepare jello according to package instructions.  Fill individual glass serving bowls with jello and place in refrigerator to set.  Once jello has set, using a spoon scoop out a circle of jello in...

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It's the Great Pumpkin.... Pull Apart Cake!

Are you ready for your Charlie Brown Halloween special!?! Ingredients:1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk3 eggs1 cup white sugar4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix3/4 cup butter, melted1 1/2 cups chopped walnutsInstructions:Get out that big ole' mixing bowl and combine pumpkin, milk,...

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Rocky Horror Picture Show Halloween Squares

Ingredients: 1 (12 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk 2 tbsp. butter 2 cups dry roasted peanuts 1 (10 1/2 oz.) pkg. white miniature marshmallows Assorted soft Halloween candy Instructions: Line a 13x9 baking pan with waxed paper, trust me you'll be glad you...

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Vampire Bat Stew

Ingredients:1 1/4 pounds lean pork stew meat (buy whatever cut is on sale and cut into chunks to save some money!)1 medium (1/2 cup) onion, sliced2 cups baby-cut carrots1 cup frozen whole kernel corn1 tablespoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon garlic powder2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans diced tomatoes with chile peppers, undrainedPastry:1...

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Ginger Ghouls

Who said gingerbread cookies were only for Christmas?Ingredients:3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup white sugar     1/2 cup shortening1 egg1 cup molasses1 teaspoon baking soda1 1/2 teaspoons warm water1/4 cup...

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Eewy Gooey Eyeballs

Ingredients: 3 oz lemon gelatin 1 cup hot water 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows 1 cup pineapple juice 1 8-0z. pkg cream cheese 1 cup heavy cream, whipped 1 cup mayonnaise Instructions: Dissolve lemon gelatin in 1 cup water in double boiler.  Add marshmallows and stir constantly to melt. ...

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Halloween Burgers

Ingredients: 6 hamburgers or veggie burgers 6 slices cheese Pitted olives Red and green bell peppers 6 lettuce leaves 6 hamburger buns (split) Directions: Using a pumpkin shaped cookie cutter cut cheese into pumpkin shapes.  Cut olives into shapes for eyes and nose.  Cut bell peppers...

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Easy Halloween Party Mix

Ingredients: 10 cups prepared popcorn 1 package peanut butter chips 1 cup candy corn 1 cup chocolate chips Directions: Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well....

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Monster Party Mix

Ingredients: * Be warned this mixture is very rich and contains quite a bit of sugar… serve in small amounts! 1(11 ounce) package of small pretzels 1 (10 ounce) package miniature peanut butter filled crackers 1 cup sugar ½ cup butter or margarine ½ cup light corn syrup 2 teaspoons vanilla extract...

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Skeleton Bones

Ingredients: 4 large egg whites 2 cups icing sugar  Directions: Preheat oven to 250F.  In a large bowl beat egg whites until stiff.  Gradually start adding the sugar, one tablespoon at a time.  Keep beating and adding sugar until you have a meringue.   Line baking trays with paper.  Using a piping bag with...

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Easy Pumpkin Pie

Ingredients: 2 cups pureed pumpkin 2 eggs (beaten) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups brown sugar 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon nutmeg ½ teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 cup butter (melted) 1 pie crust Directions: In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well.  Pour batter into pie crust.  Bake in preheated...

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Halloween Poke Cake

Ingredients: CAKE: 3 ounces orange Jell-O mix 3/4 cup boiling water 1/2 cup cold water 1 package white cake mix TOPPING: 1 1/2 cups cold milk 1 small package instant vanilla pudding mix 1 envelope dream whip topping 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 handful of candy corn Instructions: Dissolve gelatin in boiling...

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Cornbread Muffins Made with Real Corn

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Traditional cornbread muffins are made with cornmeal, if you don’t have any on hand or prefer fresh corn, you can still make cornbread muffins....

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