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Prosciutto e Melone (Italian Ham and Melon)

Prosciutto and melon are paired to make a super easy, 2-ingredient, refreshing appetizer or snack: just cut the canta...

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Cherry Pepper Poppers

Fresh Hot cherry peppers stuffed with prosciutto and provolone cheese then soaked in olive oil.

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Tomato and Mozzarella Bites

These tomato and mozzarella bites are a great way to serve tomato-mozzarella salad as a party appetizer. Great presen...

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Fried Stuffed Squash Blossoms

These fried squash blossoms are filled with a tangy goat cheese mixture and coated in a simple, light batter that fri...

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Antipasto

This recipe makes a huge amount. I can it and give it away as Christmas gifts. We usually make this as a group projec...

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Antipasto Squares

These clever antipasto squares are made by topping crescent roll dough with layers of roasted red bell pepper, deli m...

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Caprese on a Stick

This is a great, easy finger appetizer. I came up with it because I love Caprese but it was difficult to serve at lar...

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Watermelon Caprese Appetizer

A refreshing watermelon appetizer for the summer. My family loved this so much they ate more than a serving each. Als...

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Italian Tuna Spread

This is part of an antipasti spread. Serve with crostini, Melba toast, or crackers at room temperature. Store in refr...

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Marinated Mushrooms for Antipasto

Marinated mushrooms are one of my favorite Italian antipasti. They are easy to make and all you need is some crusty b...

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Antipasto Platter

This is a layered antipasti platter, so you can cut it into square slices neatly and have all the ingredients. This i...

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Grilled Prosciutto-Wrapped Peaches with Burrata and Basil

Serve these peaches wrapped in prosciutto as an appetizer or a sweet-and-savory dessert. There are many people, mysel...

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Festive Olive and Cheese Appetizer

This easy-to-assemble cherry tomato, olive, and cheese appetizer platter is arranged with fragrant rosemary sprigs to...

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Caprese Skewers

An elegant and easy take on a classic caprese skewer dish. Great for an appetizer at a dinner party. Serve with a sma...

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Easy Caponata

Caponata is a Sicilian dish with eggplant, zucchini, tomato, and peppers traditionally cooked in oil and vinegar and ...

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Roasted Peppers in Oil (Peperoni Arrostiti Sotto Olio)

My Italian mother-in-law taught me how to make these roasted red peppers in oil. She doesn't have any of her recipes ...

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Tortellini Skewers

Pretty appetizer that is easy to make.

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Boniet

Pronounced 'bun-yet,' this is an old world Italian recipe from my Nonie's kitchen. It is made using mainly parsley an...

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Gluten-Free Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms (Fior di Zucca Ripieni)

A delicious, traditional spring recipe from Italy made gluten-free, but great for everyone. These will be a hit at an...

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Feta Cheese Foldovers

Golden puffed pastries are filled with a feta cheese mixture. These can be made ahead, and popped into the oven after...

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Tuscan Cream Cheese Spread

A delicious appetizer that can be served at a fancy cocktail party or at poker night. Serve with crackers or toasted ...

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Outrageous Warm Chicken Nacho Dip

This crockpot chicken queso dip is my jazzed-up version of the classic queso dip made heartier with shredded chicken....

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Mouth-Watering Stuffed Mushrooms

These delicious stuffed mushrooms are pretty easy to make and taste just like the ones you'd get in a restaurant!

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Seven-Layer Taco Dip

This taco dip is always a big hit at parties and family get-togethers. People gather around the platter until it's gone!

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Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip

This spinach artichoke dip is delicious. It's so cheesy and fragrant. If you don't like artichokes, don't worry — y...

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Southern Pimento Cheese

This wonderful pimento cheese with jalapeño can be used to spice up grilled cheese sandwiches, as a spread for crack...

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Best Ever Jalapeño Poppers

This homemade jalapeño poppers recipe was made by taking the best features of three or four other popper recipes and...

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Best Caprese Skewers

These colorful caprese skewers with bite-sized portions of mozzarella, tomato, and basil make the perfect appetizer f...

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Cheese Fondue

I've been making this fondue since the early '70s. This recipe uses two types of cheese and always turns out super sm...

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Baked Brie

This Brie cheese recipe wraps a whole wheel of Brie cheese filled with preserves in puff pastry. It's baked until the...

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Best White Queso

This white queso recipe is similar to white cheese sauces served in Mexican restaurants. The heat can be adjusted by ...

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Pizza Cupcakes

These pizza cupcakes are a great portable savory snack and a tasty addition to a game-day buffet. They're sort of lik...

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Slow Cooker Reuben Dip

A wonderful, easy, creamy hot dip that even sauerkraut haters love. I often take this to work potlucks because I can ...

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Halloumi Cheese Fingers

This recipe is a clever way to use halloumi. Fry or grill this Cypriot-style cheese and serve with a Greek salad and ...

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Guinness Beer Cheese Dip

This cheesy dip is flavored with Guinness, chili powder, cayenne, and Worcestershire sauce. Easy to make in a slow co...

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Rotel Dip with Sausage

This Rotel dip with sausage is an amped-up version of the familiar Rotel and Velveeta dip, and only takes a couple of...

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Spinach Feta Skillet Dip

You’ll never want to make another party dip again.

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Dirty Martini Dip

This dirty martini dip is briny, creamy, and rich, and perfect for a cocktail party. Made with all the flavors of a d...

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Chili Cheese Bean Dip

This chili cheese bean dip I'm going to show you is the best bean dip, and it is certainly the easiest. There's no co...

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Buffalo Chicken Dip

This tangy, creamy Buffalo chicken dip tastes just like Buffalo chicken wings! Perfect for parties and game day, this...

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Choc. Chip Cheesecake Dip

Easy and fast dessert! Serve with graham crackers.

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Gingersnap Dip

I serve this dip in a clean plastic pumpkin at all of our fall church gatherings. It's a nice way to dress up package...

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Tiramisu Dip

A creamy dip that gives you a tiramisu flavor without the hassle! Serve with biscotti or thin cookies (such as Anna's...

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Fluff Dip for Fruit

A lovely vanilla flavored dip for fresh fruit. A friend shared this recipe with me. Especially good with strawberries...

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Ruby the Magical Unicorn Dip

This sweet and colorful dip uses sweet and tangy ruby cacao wafers, fluffy marshmallow creme, and rich cream cheese i...

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Marshmallow Dip for Apple Slices

Easy marshmallow fruit dip! Great with apples, oranges, and strawberries.

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Gooey S mores Dip

This warm, gooey s'mores dip is easy to make with chocolate chips and large marshmallows. Serve with graham crackers ...

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Coffee Flavored Fruit Dip

This is a creamy, luscious, coffee-flavored dip for fruit -- strawberries, tart apples, pineapple, grapes, etc. It's ...

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Cherry Cheesecake Dip

Whip up this creamy cherry cheesecake dip with marshmallow cream and cherry pie filling. Serve with graham crackers f...

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Broomstick Dip

An easy-to-put-together dessert dip that is perfect for a Halloween party or fun snack. The pretzels look like brooms...

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Brownie Batter Dip (aka Chocolate Hummus)

At first I was skeptical of 'dessert' hummus. Then I tried some. I was hooked. It is awesome on apples, strawberries,...

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White Chocolate Fondue

Rich creamy white chocolate fondue, made with real cream! Perfect for a special dessert, party, or a romantic night i...

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Baked Chicken Wings

These baked chicken wings are easy, crispy, and delicious! I normally serve them with a side of rice, chicken gravy, ...

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Fried Chicken Wings

Fried chicken wings prepared Buffalo-style that taste absolutely wonderful!

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Restaurant-Style Buffalo Chicken Wings

Try this hot wings recipe for Buffalo chicken wings similar to those served at a popular restaurant chain. If you hav...

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Teriyaki Chicken Wings

These delicious teriyaki chicken wings are a hit at every party! I made 10 pounds of these wings for a recent get-tog...

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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings

Keep these baked garlic parmesan chicken wings crispy by parboiling the wings in a flavorful liquid, which helps seas...

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Grill Master Chicken Wings

These grilled chicken wings are always a hit! I grill them up before a party and keep them hot in a low oven. I alway...

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Air Fryer Chicken Wings

These air fryer chicken wings are coated with a fiery homemade Buffalo sauce for a crowd-pleasing game day snack with...

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Awesome Crispy Baked Chicken Wings

These baked chicken wings with butter, garlic, and herbs are incredibly tasty — no marinade needed! They’re great...

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Honey Lime Chicken Wings

A tangy, sweet-but-tart honey-lime coating gives these wings a refreshingly zingy way to fly--right into your mouth! ...

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Crispy Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings

These glazed honey sriracha wings are quite delicious and incredibly simple, but the sauce is merely an afterthought ...

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Oven-Fried Chicken Wings

Delicious oven-fried chicken wings. All you need to make them are chicken wings, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garli...

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Sweet and Gooey Chicken Wings

Gooey, sweet wing sauce prepared with common ingredients makes for very tender chicken wings.

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Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

I like to bring this dish to work for potlucks. It's always a hit! Quick, easy, AND delicious!

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Buffalo Chicken Wings I

Let your palate fly away on wings of fire - easy, spicy buffalo wings!

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BBQ Chicken Wings

This yummy honey barbeque sauce is great on chicken wings, pork, or short ribs. The soy sauce and oyster sauce hint a...

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Healthier Restaurant-Style Buffalo Chicken Wings

This is the similar to the hot wings recipe served at a popular restaurant chain. Our healthier version features less...

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Chinese Chicken Wings

These Chinese chicken wings were my late mother's recipe for potlucks. Now I am asked to bring this dish to parties.

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Garlic-Ginger Chicken Wings

My mom lives in a small town in western New York, called Clifton Springs. Whenever I go home to visit, I usually indu...

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Cucumber and Olive Appetizers

I got this recipe from one of my cooking classes in college. It's the "old fashioned" type of appetizer, but one that...

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Olive Pecan Spread

This delicious green olive and cream cheese spread is a hit with everyone. Even people, like me, who don't care for g...

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Three Olive Spread

This olive spread recipe was given to me by a coworker for the holidays. It is best when made with olives purchased a...

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Air-Fried Olives

These fried olives are salty, spicy, crunchy, and very addictive. Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dippin...

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Fabulous Olive Salsa by James

Our friends James and Jayden had us over for some backyard entertainment and served this delicious dish up. We manage...

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Stuffed Olives

A delicious appetizer for the holidays that is easy to make and requires no baking time!

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Olive Puffs

These puff pastry-wrapped olives are our family's favorite holiday appetizer. We make them with a variety of olives -...

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Creamy Olive Dip

Serve with assorted breads, crackers, or vegetables.

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Greek Feta And Olive Spread

Feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes and black olives come together as one in this full-flavored Greek dip. Serve it on to...

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Cheese Stuffed Olives

Will definitely impress others! To fill the olives, use a pastry bag or plastic baggie with the corner cut out. What ...

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Gorgonzola and Olive Stuffed Grape Leaves

These are the richest appetizers we have ever served. They are wonderful with wine and cheese! A version of this reci...

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Fried Olives

Toasted walnuts and bread crumbs give flavor and texture to these fried olives.

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Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Olives

Absolutely delicious and surprisingly simple recipe! How can only TWO ingredients be so fantastic? The two may not so...

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Air Fryer Ranch-Stuffed Olives

These air-fried olives come out super crispy and the ranch is built right in so no dipping sauce is required.

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Spiced Olives

Serve with charcuterie, garnish for a salad, drop a couple in a martini, or simply serve as an hors d'oeuvre. Put in ...

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Olive Cheese Melts

A scrumptious olive and cheese mixture melted on English muffins.

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Fig and Olive Tapenade

This is an easy gourmet appetizer. I've brought this to several parties and it is always a hit! I often add some chop...

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Grandmas Stuffed Celery

My grandma always made stuffed celery at Thanksgiving and Christmas. As kids, we were always so hungry before the hol...

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Authentic Vietnamese Spring Rolls (Nem Ran Hay Cha Gio)

These Vietnamese fried spring rolls are a recipe I learned while traveling through Vietnam. The ingredients are relat...

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Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls

Make Philly cheesesteak egg rolls by rolling beef, onions, peppers, and American cheese into egg roll wrappers and de...

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Easy Lasagna Cups

These easy lasagna cups taste like the crunchy delicious edges of a lasagna. Made with inside-out pasta shells, fille...

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Baked Shotgun Shells

These baked shotgun shells are an out of this world appetizer - pasta shells are stuffed with ground sirloin and chee...

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Air Fryer Ravioli

These air fryer ravioli make a nice appetizer or afternoon snack, without the guilt. Serve them with your favorite ma...

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Sambusa

This sambusa recipe is my version of a Somali dish that I learned by watching friends around Ramadan. These sambusas ...

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Easy Spring Rolls (Air Fried)

This is a simple recipe for air fryer spring rolls. They're easy to cook with this method but you could cook them in ...

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Baked Cream Cheese Wontons

A Midwestern favorite: baked cream cheese wonton wrappers. The recipe ingredients are simple: 1 wonton wrapper plus 1...

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Cheeseburger Egg Rolls

I had something similar at a restaurant, threw these together at home, and they were pretty good! As a dipping sauce,...

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Air Fryer Mac and Cheese Balls

These air fryer mac and cheese bites make great little appetizers or finger food. Kids love them!

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Yaki Mandu

Yaki Mandu is a Korean dumpling that can be steamed or fried. They look a lot like Chinese pot-stickers. Yaki means f...

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Vietnamese Spring Rolls With Dipping Sauce

These Vietnamese spring rolls are the perfect recipe for beating the heat. Poached shrimp, rice noodles, herbs, and l...

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Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells

This is a hit for football Sundays. For a thicker stuffing, drain ricotta overnight. Serve with ranch and blue cheese...

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Shrimp Rangoon

Shrimp Rangoon is a simple and tasty side dish.

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Pot Stickers Traditional

This traditional recipe is from the area of Northern China. Wonton wrappers are stuffed with finely chopped vegetable...

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Spring Rolls

These tasty spring rolls are packed with vegetables, seafood and pork. They contain a lot of ingredients but are wort...

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Thai Basil Rolls with Hoisin-Peanut Sauce

Shrimp and pork - layered with rice noodles, bean sprouts, and herbs - all rolled together in a fresh rice wrapper an...

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Mini Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls

Long ago, in my more oblivious days, I ordered 'boneless Buffalo wings,' only to be disappointed they weren't wings. ...

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Easy Butternut Squash Ravioli

These butternut squash ravioli are a terrific way to use up leftover roasted butternut squash. They can stand in equa...

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Lumpia - Filipino Shrimp and Pork Egg Rolls

The traditional Filipino egg roll is small in size, but big on taste. More shrimp can be added to your taste, or omit...

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Cha Gio Vietnamese Egg Rolls

These egg rolls freeze really well, so go ahead and make a double batch. Add shredded cabbage or julienned taro for a...

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Cinnamon Noodle Kugel

I try and find any excuse to make this recipe, as it is one of my favorites. With the perfect combination of crunchy ...

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Potstickers (Chinese Dumplings)

An authentic potsticker recipe using ground beef and ground shrimp instead of the usual pork filling. You can fill th...

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Air Fryer Beef Wontons

This recipe for air fryer wontons is one of our family's favorite recipes. It's low on guilt but still crispy and sat...

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Chicken Almondine

Chicken almondine is nothing more than dressed up simple chicken tenderloins with a buttery almond sauce. Just a few ...

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Candied Pecans

Candied pecans are easy to make at home with this simple recipe. They're the best combination of sweet and salty, wit...

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Hot and Spicy Pecans

These spicy pecans aren't too hot, but you can leave out the red pepper if you like them milder, or increase it to ta...

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Sweet, Salty, Spicy Party Nuts

This spiced nuts recipe is made using a much easier technique than the stovetop pan method. You'll get beautiful, per...

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Candied Almonds

These candied almonds are a favorite with my father. They taste so good when warm! Substitute any nuts you prefer.

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Sugar-Coated Pecans

These sugared pecans are wonderful snacks for any occasion.

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Roasted Winter Squash Seeds

Roasted butternut squash seeds are delicious. Next time you prepare butternut or acorn squash — save the seeds and ...

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Cajun Spiced Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Double or triple this roasted pumpkin seed recipe depending on how many cups of seeds you have. One large pumpkin wil...

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Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

This is what you can do with all those seeds after the Jack O' Lantern is carved! Any seasoning will work in place of...

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Air Fryer Roasted Chestnuts

Cooking chestnuts in the air fryer is a great alternative to roasting them if you don't have a fireplace or don't wan...

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Old-Fashioned Roasted Pecans

These roasted pecans taste just like they do at the fair. My ex-mother-in-law lives in the South and has lots of peca...

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Candied Walnuts

Candied walnuts are easy to make at home with this simple recipe. They're such a special treat for the holidays that ...

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Cinnamon Toast Pumpkin Seeds

Toasted cinnamon pumpkin seeds make a great snack, especially around Halloween when you can use fresh pumpkin seeds. ...

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Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds

These air fryer pumpkin seeds are wonderfully crunchy with just a hint of smoky flavor. Best served cold.

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