I was fortunate to have met several of the wonderfully talented artists from the “Hallmark Channel” and “Hallmark Mysteries” movies we all know and love, which inspired my recipes!
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Eggplant and Sundried tomato pull aparts (Christmas in July)
2 cans crescent roll Grands– jar of pesto-1 large eggplant-1 package sun dried tomatoes-1 package provalone cheese Start by peeling the eggplant. Slice into long ribbons and lay on paper towels. Sprinkle generously with salt and allow to sit for 25 minutes to draw the moisture and bitterness out. Rinse and pat dry.Saute in olive…
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Sweet pecan pie bars (Sweet pecan summer)
CRUST:-1 box pecan sandies-1/2 stick butter meltedFILLING:-1 1/2 cups unsalted butter-2 1/4 cup brown sugar-2/3 cup maple syrup-orange zest 3 tablespoons heavy cream-1 teaspoon vanilla-20 oz pecans CRUST:Place pecan sandie cookies into food processor and pulse until crumbs form. Melt butter and stir with cookie crumbs. Line a square baking pan with parchment paper and…
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Cranberry Orange Tarts (Fit for a prince)
CRUST:-One box cranberry orange muffin mix (I use Krusteaz) Do not make the muffins.-1 stick of butter meltedFILLING:-8 oz tub cool whip-1/2 cup dried cranberries-8 oz cream cheese-1 box orange jello mix CRUST:Mix muffin mix with melted butter until a crumbly dough forms. Spray mini muffin tin with non stick spray. Place a small ball…
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Key lime pie with Biscoff cookie crust (It was Always You)
For crust:-1 package “Lotus” brand Biscoff cookies (makes 1 1/2 cups cookie crumbs)-1 stick melted unsalted butterFor filling:-4 egg yolks-1 can sweetened condensed milk-1/2 cup fresh lime juice-lime zest (just use a quarter of the lime)Meringue topping:-4 egg whites-1 teaspoon vanilla-1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar-8 tablespoons sugar CRUST:Place cookies into food processor and make into…
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Blueberry pie pockets (Time for them to come home for Christmas)
-Store bought pizza dough-cream cheese-almond extract-dried blueberries (Make sure to use dried blueberries because fresh or frozen may bleed too much.)-slivered almonds-drizzle of honey Roll out dough and cut into triangles. Stir a couple drops of almond extract into cream cheese and spread on each triangle. Drizzle with honey and top with dried blueberries. Close…
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Santa’s Peppermint Cocoa Clusters (Sister Swap Hometown Holiday)
One large popcorn bowlHalf stick salted butter2 cups mini marshmallows1 cup peppermint white chocolate candy melts1 tablespoon instant hot cocoa Once the popcorn is popped, spread evenly on a greased or lined cookie sheet. Melt all ingredients in a small pot and pour over popcorn. Spread evenly and wait for it to cool just a…
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Maple sweet potato fries (Where the heart belongs)
*Saute 3 tablespoons chopped red onion.*Add 4 tablespoons unsalted butter until melted.*Add 1/2 cup pure maple syrup and remove from heat.*Add 5 sage leaves ripped up.*Spread entire package of frozen unseasoned sweet potato fries on a baking sheet.*Pour melted butter mixture all over top and mix.*Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes until golden.*While that bakes,…
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You’re (Bacon) a panini (You’re Bacon me crazy)
-Rosemary olive oil Italian bread-garlic lemon aïoli-Turkey bacon (or whatever bacon you like)-smoked provolone-sun dried tomatoes-bean sprouts for crunch (optional)How to: spread aïoli on both sides of bread first and then add the rest of your ingredients. Before grilling your Panini spread more of the aïoli on each side of the outer part of bread….
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Beer Bread with dill and honey (Love on the Rise)
-3 cups flour-1 teaspoon salt-1 tablespoon baking powder-1 tablespoon dried dill-1 bottle beer of choice-1/4 cup butter (melted)with some honey mixed in. Directions: Combine flour, salt, baking powder and dill. Add entire bottle of beer and stir completely until a ball of dough forms. Spray a loaf pan with nonstick spray and spread dough out…
