Snacks & Hors d'Oeuvres

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  • 1⁄4 cup butter
  • 1⁄2 cup packed golden brown sugar
  • 1⁄4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons Chinese five spice powder (a blend of ground anise, cinnamon, star anise, cloves and ginger, available in the spice section of)
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 cups pecan halves
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 856.4
  • Calories from Fat: 745 g
  • Total Fat: 82.8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 13.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 30.5 mg
  • Sodium: 688.7 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 31.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 9.6 g
  • Sugars: 21.5 g
  • Protein: 9.3 g

Spiced Holiday Pecans

Great to nibble on with a glass of Champagne over the holidays! From Bon Appétit.

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  • 1 2⁄3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1⁄3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1⁄4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (about 8 ounces)
  • 2⁄3 cup hazelnuts, toasted, husked, coarsely chopped
  • 1⁄3 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger
  • 6 ounces good-quality white chocolate, chopped (such as Lindt or Baker's)
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 91.8
  • Calories from Fat: 37 g
  • Total Fat: 4.1 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 18.1 mg
  • Sodium: 60.2 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 13 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.8 g
  • Sugars: 8.8 g
  • Protein: 1.8 g

Chocolate, Hazelnut and Ginger Biscotti

For the crispiest cookies, slice the dough no thicker than a half inch. The biscotti keep well and look great wrapped…

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  • 24 chicken wings (about 4 pounds)
  • 1 cup soy sauce (preferably Kikkoman)
  • 1⁄2 cup dry red wine
  • 1⁄2 cup sugar, plus
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 415.1
  • Calories from Fat: 211 g
  • Total Fat: 23.5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 113.2 mg
  • Sodium: 2118.9 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 16.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.3 g
  • Sugars: 14.8 g
  • Protein: 30.7 g

La Brea Tar Pit Chicken Wings

This hors d'oeuvre comes from the February, 1999 issue of Gourmet Magazine, created by Metta Miller of Boston, MA

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  • 3⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3⁄4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
  • 2⁄3 cup orange juice
  • 1⁄3 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly (5 1/3 Tablespoons)
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 1⁄2 cups coarsely chopped golden delicious apples
  • 1⁄2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 2166.6
  • Calories from Fat: 1008 g
  • Total Fat: 112 g
  • Saturated Fat: 45.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 585.5 mg
  • Sodium: 2405.7 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 276.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 12.6 g
  • Sugars: 186.5 g
  • Protein: 29.6 g

Apple Pecan Quick Bread

From the Magnolia Bakery Cookbook

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  • 2 1⁄2 pints fresh blueberries, rinsed & drained
  • 1 (8 ounce) container blueberry yogurt
  • 1⁄4 cup water
  • 1⁄4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 124.6
  • Calories from Fat: 5 g
  • Total Fat: 0.6 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 1.1 mg
  • Sodium: 17.9 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 30.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.2 g
  • Sugars: 26.2 g
  • Protein: 1.9 g

Royal Blueberry Ice Pops

Ready for summer? Better stock some ice pops in your freezer!

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  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds
  • 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
  • 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 1/2 cup uncooked oats
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh lemon rind
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1⁄2 cups fresh blueberries or 1 1/2 cups frozen blueberries
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 250.8
  • Calories from Fat: 79 g
  • Total Fat: 8.8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 21.2 mg
  • Sodium: 176.2 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 38.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.1 g
  • Sugars: 15.5 g
  • Protein: 5.1 g

Blueberry-Streusel Muffins

Now here's a great recipe for all you muffin lovers out there! This one was put in the Southern Living Recipe…

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  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups flour, combined with the following
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup cooked prune, chopped
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup nuts
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1⁄2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon Karo light corn syrup
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1⁄2 cup melted butter
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 7236.7
  • Calories from Fat: 3626 g
  • Total Fat: 402.9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 103.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 893.2 mg
  • Sodium: 5921.1 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 863.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 33.3 g
  • Sugars: 593.6 g
  • Protein: 85.6 g

Mary’s Prune Cake

This is a recipe given to me years ago by my Mother-in-law. A very sweet, dense cake my husband grew up…

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  • 1 tomatoes, diced fine
  • 2 -3 tablespoons jalapeño peppers, diced fine
  • 1 teaspoon cilantro
  • 1 small onion, chopped fine
  • 1 (12 ounce) can tomato juice (I use Campbell's)
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, to taste
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 28.2
  • Calories from Fat: 1 g
  • Total Fat: 0.1 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Sodium: 528 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 6.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.1 g
  • Sugars: 4.8 g
  • Protein: 1.1 g

Spicy Jalapeño Salsa

This is the salsa recipe my husband brought back to me from a restaurant in Mexico City. I have tweaked it…

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  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1⁄2 tablespoon corn oil
  • 1 (19 ounce) can black beans, including liquid
  • 1⁄2 - 1 cup water
  • 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 135.8
  • Calories from Fat: 9 g
  • Total Fat: 1.1 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Sodium: 2.6 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 23.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 8.5 g
  • Sugars: 0 g
  • Protein: 8.7 g

Light Refried Black Beans

Refried beans are typically made from pinto beans, but black beans work well, too. Add a dab of sour cream if…

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  • vegetable oil cooking spray
  • 4 cups old fashioned oats
  • 1 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/2 cup golden brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 384.8
  • Calories from Fat: 156 g
  • Total Fat: 17.4 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Sodium: 78.4 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 51 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.5 g
  • Sugars: 21.8 g
  • Protein: 7.8 g

Vanilla Scented Granola

Great snack for everyone, or the for kids lunches or even as an after school treat! Serve for breakfast with yogurt…

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  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups grated zucchini
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3 cups flour
  • 3 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 231.2
  • Calories from Fat: 102 g
  • Total Fat: 11.3 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 23.2 mg
  • Sodium: 182.5 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 30 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugars: 17.1 g
  • Protein: 3 g

Mary’s Zucchini Bread

This is my mother-in-law's favorite recipe and for very good reason! This recipe makes two very moist and flavorful loaves. I…

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 6 tablespoons sugar
  • 3⁄4 cup butter, softened
  • 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 eggs, slightly beaten
  • 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
  • 1 1⁄2 cups light corn syrup or 1 1/2 cups dark corn syrup
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 1⁄2 cups chopped pecans
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 114.1
  • Calories from Fat: 50 g
  • Total Fat: 5.6 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 18.6 mg
  • Sodium: 51.1 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 15.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.5 g
  • Sugars: 7.5 g
  • Protein: 1.3 g

Pecan Squares

A nice afternoon treat!

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  • 3 cups sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 (16 ounce) can solid pack pumpkin
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 421.2
  • Calories from Fat: 176 g
  • Total Fat: 19.6 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 34.9 mg
  • Sodium: 177.6 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 58.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.4 g
  • Sugars: 38.1 g
  • Protein: 5 g

Spiced Pumpkin Bread

This is the best pumpkin bread I've ever tasted! I got the recipe from the November, 1995 issue of Bon Appetit…

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  • 1 can refried beans
  • 3 medium avocados
  • 3 medium tomatoes
  • 8 scallions
  • 1 package taco seasoning mix
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • lemon juice
  • shredded cheddar cheese
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 201.2
  • Calories from Fat: 129 g
  • Total Fat: 14.4 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 13.9 mg
  • Sodium: 163.3 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 15.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 7.3 g
  • Sugars: 1.8 g
  • Protein: 5.1 g

Dan’s Favorite Tex Mex Layered Dip

Serve this at your next informal gathering. I guarantee the guys will love this one!

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