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Val's Cranberry Salsa

Posted by alligirl  

My friend Val shared this recipe with me last year. It is a new favorite, and one that I plan on taking many places over the holiday season, as it is different. Best served with Wheat Thins, this salsa is yummy and a must try! The original recipe... MORE»

Recipe #398844

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Blonde Brownies

Posted by alligirl  

Golden brownies with pure brown sugar, butter and vanilla for a caramelesque, butterscotchy flavor. A super treat to tuck into lunch bags. Taken from the verybestbaking.com website. *Note: The recipe states 36 brownies, however, my yield was 48.... MORE»

Recipe #397195

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Peanut Butter Surprise

Posted by alligirl  

I'm posting the recipes from 'The Dream Team' gathered by The Virginian-Pilot and submitted for judging in this year's state fair. They were printed in the 10/14/09 edition of the newspaper. These cookies won 1st place at the 2009 Virginia State... MORE»

Recipe #395722

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Rocky Road Bars

Posted by alligirl  

Chewy bars loaded with the classic Rocky Road trio of marshmallows, chocolate, and nuts. Taken from a newsletter from CHOW.com. These look decadent! MORE»

Recipe #395646

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Deluxe Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies

(1 reviews) Posted by alligirl  

This recipe was featured in my local paper, The Virginian-Pilot, on October 7, 2009. These cookies won 2nd place in the chocolate chip cookie division during the 2009 Virginia State Fair. They were submitted by Francie Rayburn of Virginia Beach, Va. MORE»

Recipe #394533

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Peanut Butter Boomies

(2 reviews) Posted by alligirl  

This recipe was printed in my local paper, The Virginian-Pilot, on October 7, 2009. This recipe won 3rd place in the youth division at 2009 Virginia State Fair. Submitted by Katherine Mello of Chesapeake. MORE»

Recipe #394496

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Drop Sugar Cookies

(1 reviews) Posted by alligirl  

This recipe was printed in my local paper, The Virginian-Pilot on September 30, 2009. This cookie won 1st Place in the sugar cookie category at the 2009 Virginia State Fair. It was submitted by Danhof VanDyke of Eastville, Virginia. ***Adapted... MORE»

Recipe #394495

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Healthy Oatmeal Cookies

(2 reviews) Posted by alligirl  

This recipe was printed in my local paper, The Virginian-Pilot, on September 30, 2009. This recipe won 1st place at the Virginia State Fair (in the oatmeal cookies category.) It was submitted by Jan Tucker, of Virginia Beach. ** Note: Cookies... MORE»

Recipe #394494

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Strawberry and Cream Cupcakes

(1 reviews) Posted by alligirl  

Pop! Cake mix and soda create a delicious strawberry-and-cream dessert. Taken from Betty Crocker website — Posted for the Think Pink Event Oct. 09 MORE»

Recipe #393869

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Goat Cheese and Walnut Nibblers

Posted by alligirl  

So simple and so delicious! I had the ingredients at home, and thought why not? I was so right; this is a tangy comforting morsel! The honey really brings this all together! MORE»

Recipe #390794

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Honeyed Cashews With Kosher Salt

(4 reviews) Posted by alligirl  

These cashews balance the salty and sweet, keeping you coming back for more. In other words, they’re good bar nuts—the perfect accompaniment to your next cocktail. *The cashews will last 1 week stored in an airtight container at room temperature.... MORE»

Recipe #385452

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Fig Jam and Goat Cheese Crostini

(1 reviews) Posted by alligirl  

Flavors of fall—sage and figs—pair up with tangy goat cheese for an elegant appetizer that’s a perfect pairing for a glass of bubbly. The toasts can be made up to a day ahead and stored at room temperature in an airtight container. The sage can... MORE»

Recipe #385444

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Tiramisu Dip

Posted by alligirl  

By turning tiramisu into a dip, you skip all the hassle of making the traditional trifle without losing any of the flavor. We liked strawberries and various cookies as dippers, but the dip could be spooned into individual cups with a few... MORE»

Recipe #385428

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Capt. Phil's Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms

(5 reviews) Posted by alligirl  

Captain Phil Harris of "Deadliest Catch" made this recipe on the series "After the Catch"; I thought they looked interesting. I would suggest garlic and herb cream cheese, Aloette or Boursin, though you may use what you have... MORE»

Recipe #381813

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Warm Double-Chocolate Brownie Cakes

(1 reviews) Posted by alligirl  

From delish.com - Brownie meets cake in this fun dessert from Emily Luchetti, a cookbook author and the executive pastry chef at San Francisco’s Farallon. She bakes the batter in muffin cups so the edges turn crispy and chewy like a brownie, but... MORE»

Recipe #381626

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Virginia Diner's Peanut Pie

Posted by alligirl  

From Guy Fieri's 'Diner, Drive-Ins and Dives'; adapted from a recipe courtesy of Chris Epperson from the Virgina Diner restaurant, a Virginia landmark, in Wakefield, Virginia. MORE»

Recipe #379628

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Japanese Ginger Salad

(1 reviews) Posted by alligirl  

Taken from Simply Sarasota Creatively Casual Cuisine from the Junior League of Sarasota. MORE»

Recipe #379627

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Siesta Key Breakfast Smoothie

(8 reviews) Posted by alligirl  

'Pamper your guests by serving these luscious smoothies in long stemmed glasses with a chilled ice tea spoon. Add some fresh fruit and homemade granola to make a memorable morning meal.' Taken from "Simply Sarasota Creatively Casual... MORE»

Recipe #379534

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Blue Cheese Biscuits

(2 reviews) Posted by alligirl  

Easy! Taken from "Simply Sarasota Creatively Casual Cuisine" by The Junior League of Sarasota. These may be served with a meal, salad or as an appetizer. MORE»

Recipe #379482

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Praline Dip

(2 reviews) Posted by alligirl  

Delicious! May be served as an appetizer, with red and green apples, or as a dessert sauce, over ice cream. Taken from "Simply Sarasota Creatively Casual Cuisine" from the Junior League of Sarasota. *Note - Cooling times are NOT included.* MORE»

Recipe #379434

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