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Boozy Christmas Cherry Bombs

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These vodka-soaked cherries are sure to be a hit at any adult holiday party. Ingredients : 1 jar (10 oz) red maraschino cherries with stems 1/2 cup vanilla-flavored vodka 2 squares (about 3 oz) vanilla-flavored candy coating (almond bark), chopped (from 20-oz package) 1 tablespoon each green crystallized sugar and holiday nonpareils Instructions :  Drain cherries; discard cherry juice. Return cherries to jar. Pour vodka over cherries in jar; replace cover. Refrigerate 12 to 24 hours. Line large cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper. Drain cherries; discard or use vodka in your favorite cocktail. Pat cherries dry with paper towels. ........... ................. get full recipes :  tablespoon.com

CHRISTMAS JELLO

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These Christmas Jell-O Cups are so incredibly simple to make for your Christmas parties and get-togethers. Two boxes of Jell-O and some whipped topping is all that is needed. Super inexpensive and great for feeding a crowd. Christmas parties and family get togethers are just around the corner. We will be making lots of red and green treats at our house. Ingredients : 1 Strawberry Jell-O Gelatin 3 oz 1 Lime Jell-O Gelatin 3 oz 8 oz thawed Cool Whip 2 cup boiling Water 2 cup cold Water Christmas Decorations Instructions : If you can find tall shot glasses they will work best, but any clear glass will do. Place strawberry gelatin in a bowl and add 1 cup boiling water. Stir well until dissolved. Add 1 cup cold water. .............. ...................... get full recipes :  cincyshopper.com

Copycat IHOP Grinch pancakes

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A homemade version of IHOP's Grinch's Green Pancakes. These fluffy green holiday pancakes are topped with cream cheese icing, green whipped cream, and candy hearts.  Ingredients : Cream cheese icing glaze 4 ounces cream cheese 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3-5 tablespoons milk Green whipped cream 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, sifted 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract green food coloring Green pancakes 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 egg, beaten 1-1/4 cups buttermilk 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract green food coloring Candy hearts small red heart candies or jumbo red heart sprinkles Instructions : Cream cheese icing glaze Beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla and 3 tablespoons milk until smooth and creamy, adding more milk as needed until the icing is the desired consistency.  Set aside until nee...

CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRY CHRISTMAS TREES

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Little Boy #1 found this cute little Chocolate Covered Strawberry Christmas Tree project in his Clubhouse magazine this month. He begged to make them, and even though I knew I would be cleaning ground up sprinkles out of the my kitchen tile grout until next Christmas, I gave in because, well� it�s CHRISTMAS! But really this was super fun to do with the boys and really didn�t get too out of control. I helped them each make a few trees one at a time, and I let them pick which color sprinkles and star they wanted to decorate with. The little stars on top are from a local specialty candy store, and they really complete the look of the tree. I think you could find something similar in the baking supply section of a hobby store as well. INGREDIENTS : 12 ounces dark green candy melts (found at Amazon, Hobby Lobby or Michael�s) 1 pound of strawberries, stems removed 24 Oreo cookies White Icing Sprinkles Candy Stars (order them from Amazon) ICING 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar 3 tablespoons heavy cr...

Chicken Divan Recipe

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This Chicken Divan is the BEST ever with no canned soups or mayo! Just layers of juicy chicken and tender broccoli in the most flavorful rich, creamy cheese sauce all topped with golden crispy panko. This Chicken Divan is a quick and easy casserole perfect for all those busy nights and you can prep it entirely ahead of time and bake until warm and bubbly at dinner time!  There is just something so satisfying, so comforting, so outrageously delicious about Chicken Divan. I personally think it�s a texture thing. Chicken Divan hits all the right notes. You have tender broccoli and juicy chicken blanketed in a creamy sauce with crispy buttery panko all over a bed of fluffy mashed potatoes to cradle every bite. So that�s, tender, juicy, creamy, crispy and fluffy. I�m drooling all over again. INGREDIENTS : 1 1/2 lbs. chicken breast chopped into bite size pieces 1/4 tsp EACH salt, pepper, paprika 1 16-20 oz. bag broccoli florets 3 tablespoons unsalted butter divided 2 tablespoon ol...

The BEST Breakfast Casserole

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When I tell you that this is the BEST breakfast casserole it is no joke. I have made a few breakfast casseroles in my day and this one became an instant favorite! I especially loved this casserole because it was so hearty and full of wonderful breakfast goodness. It is a classic breakfast casserole with amazing flavor. It has hash browns packed right inside which was my favorite part. This breakfast is perfect any time of the year but great for Christmas! You take everything out the night before and throw it in the oven in the morning. It can feed a lot of people which is awesome. I have our traditional Sticky buns on the menu for Christmas along with this amazing casserole.  INGREDIENTS : 24 oz frozen shredded potatoes salt and pepper 12 eggs 2 C half and half 1 t season salt 1� C cheddar cheese, grated 1� C pepper jack cheese, grated 2 C chopped ham (Or your preferred meat, sausage would also be great) INSTRUCTIONS : Grease a 9x13 inch pan. Add the frozen and shredded pota...

Hash Brown Egg Casserole

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This hash brown egg casserole is full of ham, veggies and cheese, all baked to perfection. The best breakfast option for a special occasion! The holidays are almost here, which means the entertaining season has begun! I host quite a few gatherings during the holidays, including cookie exchanges, kids holiday parties, and more. One occasion that sometimes gets overlooked is breakfast. I often have guests staying at my house and I want to be able to offer a quick yet satisfying meal in the morning.  This hash brown egg casserole is perfect for entertaining. It�s a hearty dish filled with ham, veggies, eggs, hash browns and cheese. Best of all, it�s simple to make and serves a crowd! INGREDIENTS : 1 tablespoon olive oil 12 ounces ham diced 1 red bell pepper seeded and finely diced 1 green bell pepper seeded and finely diced 1/2 cup yellow onion diced salt and pepper to taste 20 ounces fresh or frozen hash browns 12 Eggland's Best Eggs 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 cup milk 2 cups shredded che...