Tag : Gear

Upside-Down Fruitcake

I get tired of people bad-mouthing holiday fruitcakes. It's one of my favorite holiday flavors and I look forward to it every year....

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Fudgy Layered Irish Mocha Brownies

My husband and I are big fans of Irish cream, so I wanted to incorporate it into a brownie. I started with my mom's brownie recipe,...

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Creme de Menthe Squares

This layered bar hits all the sweet spots: It’s airy, creamy, crunchy and the perfect mix of cool mint and rich chocolate. It has...

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Mincemeat Cookie Bars

My daughter won the grand champion title at the Alaska State Fair with these bars when she was 10. The topping is delicious but a...

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Chocolate Cherry Fudge

Cherries make this fudge unique from others, and festive for the holidays. It's a recipe my husband really enjoys. I've made it for...

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Eggnog Bread Pudding with Cranberries

My parents love this bread pudding loaded with cranberries and pecans – and it uses up leftover dinner rolls. For eggnog lovers, it...

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Beef Stew Skillet Pie

Puff pastry makes a pretty topping for this homey skillet potpie.

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Pressure-Cooker White Chile Chicken Enchilada Soup

This thick and creamy soup is one that I created by adapting several recipes into one. Although previously a slow-cooker soup, the...

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Chocolate-Amaretto Mousse Pie

My mother made this silky pie when I was a child. It was my father's favorite. The fluffy chocolate-almond filling is held in a thin...

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Brie with Almonds

This nut-topped cheese is elegant and impressive for holiday occasions. No one will guess that the recipe is actually a snap to prepare.

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Artichoke Crescent Appetizers

This colorful appetizer is one of my potluck go-to's. My family loves it served either warm or cold.

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Party Pesto Pinwheels

I took a couple of my favorite recipes and combined them into these delicious hors d'oeuvres. The colorful and impressive snacks come...

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