SMOOTH AND SILKY TORTILLA SOUP

SMOOTH AND SILKY TORTILLA SOUP

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2 tablespoons olive oil ½ onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon red Chile powder 1 tablespoon smoked paprika ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 14.5-ounce can petite diced tomatoes 1 7-ounce can fire roasted green chiles 1 red bell...
APPLE CRISP

APPLE CRISP

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This is one of my favorite fall desserts. It was my Grandmother Avery’s recipe, who always had plenty of fresh apples from her trees in Macon. It is so easy and delicious and can be served at Sunday lunch or in a pretty compote with vanilla ice cream at a dinner...
DRINKING CARAMEL

DRINKING CARAMEL

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Have you ever tried Drinking Caramel? It’s only the most luxurious drink you will ever swirl in your mouth. Think of it as Hot Chocolate’s delicious cousin. 1 cup dark brown sugar 2 tablespoons water 3 cups cream 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon vanilla For...
GINGERSNAPS WITH PUMPKIN JAM

GINGERSNAPS WITH PUMPKIN JAM

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¼ cup dark brown sugar  ⅓  cup molasses ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened 1 egg 1 teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon ground allspice ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼  teaspoon ground cloves ½ teaspoon ground ginger 2¼  cups flour, divided 1 cup pumpkin jam such as New Canaan...
CARAMEL PECAN PIE

CARAMEL PECAN PIE

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36 caramels, unwrapped ¼ cup water ¼ cup butter, cubed 3 eggs ¾ cup sugar 1 teaspoon Madagascar Bourbon pure vanilla extract ⅛ teaspoon salt 1⅓ cups pecans, toasted and chopped 1 (9-inch) deep dish pastry shell, unbaked ½ cup pecan halves, not toasted Preheat oven to...
HALLOWEEN FUN

HALLOWEEN FUN

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Label plates and glasses with stick-on chalkboard name tags. Send a scary message with gummy letters threaded on skewers. Cut cheese pizza into fingers, and add pointy pepperoni fingernails. Serve chili in small bowls with shredded cheese and top with piped...
GAME DAY!

GAME DAY!

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It is almost fall and tailgating time again! Time to enjoy friends, fellowship, and snacks before the game. Keep it simple with a plaid table covering, ferns, and potted seasonal flowers. Add farmhouse wooden serving pieces offering pick-up prepared sandwiches, Veggie...
POSH PUMPKINS

POSH PUMPKINS

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I love pumpkins, and especially these pumpkins dressed in beautiful designer prints. With just a few supplies and a little time, ordinary white pumpkins become aesthetic decorative objets d’art. Pumpkins are covered in beautiful paper napkins, even some made to match...
CARAMEL APPLES

CARAMEL APPLES

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I can honestly say that I can’t think of a single person who doesn’t love caramel apples, and most will even tolerate a sticky nose and cheeks to fully enjoy one. They are the treat of choice for children of all ages at fairs, festivals, and parks. Every memory...
SAVORY TOMATO BREAD PUDDING

SAVORY TOMATO BREAD PUDDING

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My Aunt Priscilla, who is a pastry chef in Nashville, Tennessee, shared this recipe with my family last summer. It is an excellent surprise side dish with any grilled meat or fish! 3 pounds Roma tomatoes, halved 1 teaspoon thyme 1 teaspoon basil 2 teaspoons kosher...
FALL DINNER

FALL DINNER

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LAYERED SPINACH SALAD WITH CREAMY HORSERADISH DRESSING ½ pound fresh spinach ½ pound bacon, fried and crumbled 5 hard-boiled eggs, chopped 1 head lettuce, torn 1 package frozen peas, uncooked but thawed 1 onion, chopped ¼ pound each shredded Swiss and cheddar cheese...