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This Thanksgiving snack board is a delightful combination of savory and sweet treats, perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying with family. The warm, gooey brie with cranberry sauce and honey pairs wonderfully with the variety of crackers, meats, fruits, and nuts. It's a simple yet elegant addition to your holiday spread.

Ingredients: 1 wheel of brie cheese. 1/2 cup of cranberry sauce. 1/4 cup of honey. 1/4 cup of chopped pecans. 1 baguette, sliced. 1 cup of grapes. 1 cup of mixed nuts. 1 cup of assorted crackers. 1 cup of sliced salami or prosciutto. 1 cup of assorted olives.

Instructions: Warm the oven up to 175F 350C. Put the brie wheel on a baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper. Cover the brie with cranberry sauce. Put honey on top of the cranberry sauce. Add chopped pecans on top. The brie should be soft and gooey after 10 to 15 minutes in the oven. Put the sliced baguette, grapes, mixed nuts, crackers, sliced meat, and different kinds of olives on a large serving board while the brie is baking. Move the brie to the middle of the serving board when it's done. Serve right away and enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Cory Shelton

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A comforting and hearty soup made with leftover turkey carcass, creamer potatoes, and vegetables, simmered to perfection.

Ingredients: 1 turkey carcass. 8 cups water. 1 onion, chopped. 2 carrots, chopped. 2 celery stalks, chopped. 1 bay leaf. 1 teaspoon dried thyme. 1 teaspoon dried rosemary. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. 1/2 teaspoon salt. 1 pound creamer potatoes, halved. 2 cups cooked turkey meat, shredded. 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped. 1/2 cup heavy cream.

Instructions: The turkey carcass, water, onion, carrots, celery, bay leaf, thyme, rosemary, black pepper, and salt should all be put in a large pot. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and let the broth cook for an hour and a half to two hours, until it tastes good. Remove the solids from the broth and strain it into a clean pot. Bring the broth back to the stove. After you add the creamer potatoes, let them cook for 15 minutes or until they are soft. It will take an extra 5 minutes of cooking after you add the cooked turkey meat and parsley. Add the heavy cream and heat it all the way through. Serve hot, and if you want, top with more parsley.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 120 minutes

Krista

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This hearty beef stew recipe is elevated by the rich flavors of For A Song Cabernet Sauvignon 2015. The wine adds depth and complexity to the dish, complementing the tender beef and savory vegetables perfectly.

Ingredients: 2 lbs beef stew meat. 1 bottle For A Song Cabernet Sauvignon 2015. 3 cups beef broth. 2 onions, chopped. 4 carrots, sliced. 4 potatoes, cubed. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 2 tbsp tomato paste. 2 tbsp olive oil. 1 tsp dried thyme. 1 tsp dried rosemary. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add beef stew meat and brown on all sides. Remove meat and set aside. In the same pot, add onions and garlic, saut until translucent. Stir in tomato paste, thyme, and rosemary, cook for 1 minute. Pour in For A Song Cabernet Sauvignon, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Add beef broth, carrots, potatoes, and browned beef. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for 2-3 hours, or until beef is tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot and enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 150 minutes

Jada

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Enjoy Aunt Teen's Creamy Chocolate Fudge, which is rich and creamy. It's easy to make this classic fudge recipe, and it's great for satisfying your sweet tooth. It's a tasty treat whether you add nuts or not.

Ingredients: 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips. 1 can 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk. 1/4 cup unsalted butter. 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract. Pinch of salt. 1 cup chopped nuts optional.

Instructions: In an 8-inch square baking pan, line it with parchment paper, leaving two sides overhanging to make it easy to take off. Put the chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter in a medium-sized saucepan and heat them over low heat. Always stir the mixture until the butter and chocolate are melted and it's smooth. Take the pan off the heat and add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Mix everything together well. You can add the chopped nuts to the fudge mixture if you want to. Pour the fudge mix into the baking pan that has been prepared and spread it out evenly. Put the fudge in the fridge for at least two hours, or until it sets. Use the extra pieces of parchment paper to lift the fudge out of the pan after it has set. Cut it into small squares on a cutting board. Enjoy your Aunt Teen's Creamy Chocolate Fudge!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Connor

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This delicious take on the traditional dip is this Spicy Paleo Guacamole. Paleo enthusiasts will love the flavorful and spicy kick this dish has thanks to the combination of fresh avocados, red onion, jalapeo peppers, and zesty lime juice. Savor it as a snack or as a garnish for your preferred Paleo recipes.

Ingredients: 3 ripe avocados, mashed. 1/2 red onion, finely diced. 1-2 jalapeo peppers, minced adjust to your spice preference. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped. Juice of 2 limes. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed avocados, finely diced red onion, minced jalapeo peppers, minced garlic, and chopped cilantro. Squeeze in the juice of 2 limes and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir everything together until well combined. Taste the guacamole and adjust the seasoning or spice level by adding more salt, pepper, or minced jalapeo if needed. Serve immediately with your favorite Paleo-friendly chips, vegetable sticks, or as a topping for grilled chicken or fish.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Zoey R

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This Cantaloupe Granita with Mint and Lime is a vegan treat that is low in refined sugar and great for hot summer days. A wonderful explosion of flavors is made when you mix sweet cantaloupe, sour lime, and fresh mint.

Ingredients: 1 ripe cantaloupe, peeled and seeded. 1/4 cup fresh lime juice. 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped. 1 tablespoon agave syrup or maple syrup.

Instructions: In a blender, combine the peeled and seeded cantaloupe, fresh lime juice, chopped mint leaves, and agave syrup or maple syrup. Blend until smooth. Pour the mixture into a shallow dish or baking pan. Place the dish in the freezer. After 1 hour, use a fork to scrape and stir the mixture, breaking up any ice crystals. Return the dish to the freezer. Repeat scraping and stirring every 30 minutes for about 3-4 hours, or until the granita is frozen and has a slushy texture. Serve the granita in chilled glasses, garnished with fresh mint leaves if desired.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Dana

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Enjoy three delicious and nutritious vegan avocado toast options that are gluten-free. These recipes provide a satisfying and flavorful meal or snack, perfect for any time of day.

Ingredients: 3 ripe avocados. 6 slices gluten-free bread. 1 small red onion, thinly sliced. 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved. 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro. 1/4 cup sliced almonds. 1 lemon. Salt and pepper to taste. Optional: Sriracha sauce, vegan cheese.

Instructions: Avocado and Tomato Toast: Mash one avocado and spread it out evenly on two pieces of gluten-free bread that have been toasted. Add sliced red onion, chopped cilantro, a squeeze of lemon juice, salt, and pepper on top of the chicken. Almond and Red Onion Toast: Mash one avocado and spread it on two pieces of gluten-free bread that have been toasted. Add red onion slices, sliced almonds, a squeeze of lemon juice, salt, and pepper. For extra heat, you can drizzle some Sriracha sauce on top. To make vegan cheese and cilantro toast, spread vegan cheese on two pieces of gluten-free bread that have been toasted. Put one avocado on top of the cheese and mash it up. Add some chopped cilantro, lemon juice, salt, and pepper on top.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Lacey Fowler

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These Communion Bible Cookies are a delicious reminder of the spiritual ingredients that nurture our souls. Just as these cookies come together, so do our virtues to create a harmonious life.

Ingredients: 1 cup of grace. 2 tablespoons of faith. 3/4 cup of love. A pinch of unity. 5 teaspoons of patience. A dash of humility. 2 cups of forgiveness. A sprinkle of kindness. 1 teaspoon of joy. A handful of prayer.

Instructions: Preheat your heart to receive blessings. In a bowl of faith, combine grace, love, and unity. Slowly fold in patience and humility until well mixed. Gently stir in forgiveness and kindness. Add joy and prayer, mixing until the batter is smooth. Form the dough into small rounds of compassion and place them on a baking sheet of understanding. Bake in the oven of gratitude at 350F 175C for about 15 minutes, or until golden around the edges. Remove from the oven and let them cool on the tray of acceptance. Sprinkle with powdered blessings and serve with a side of humility.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Devin K