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This is a delicious, traditional cookie filled with almond paste. 1/4 cup ice-cold water or more as needed, 1 egg white beaten, 2 eggs, 1 pound almond paste, 4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon almond extract, 1 teaspoon water or as needed, 2 cups white sugar, 1 pound butter

The ideal quick and simple appetizer to impress your guests are these Brie bites with puff pastry, lemon curd, and blueberries.

Meatloaf - Brown Sugar Meatloaf with Ketchup Glaze Recipe This meatloaf is a flavorful and irresistibly delicious dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner thanks to its topping of brown sugar, ketchup, and chili.

A delicious make-ahead cake which freezes well. Wonderful warm, topped with a little butter and a glass of milk!

Cuisine - Southwestern Turkey Casserole Use turkey leftovers to make this casserole baked with sour cream, green chilies, corn tortillas, cheddar cheese and canned cream of mushroom and chicken soups.

Breaded chicken and a flavorful sauce mingle in this slow-cooked dish you'll love. The cashews hidden throughout are the best part!

Italian Anise Cookies Italian anise cookies are decorated with a thin layer of homemade icing and are decorated with a hint of anise oil for a festive treat.

Steamed Broccoli Bacon and butter combined with steamed broccoli makes for a tasty side dish that comes together quickly.

Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette Recipe Snag some Meyer lemons from the market between November and March to make this easy Meyer lemon vinaigrette for salads or main dishes.

This recipe was taught to my mother many years ago while we were living in Nashville, and it has since become a household favorite. delicious, traditional sausage gravy. Her family and friends frequently ask for the recipe. Serve with toast or biscuits.

This recipe is intended for polenta beginners. Water and polenta are the only ingredients. So long as you know how to boil water, you can prepare a delicious pot of polenta. Each time!

This quick and simple chicken enchilada soup can be made on any weeknight using leftover cooked chicken breast and canned chiles.

Eggnog - Easiest Eggnog Would eggnog make the evening complete?

Here is a simple and light coconut cake that is ready to be filled with your preferred coconut frosting and topped with.

Main Dishes - Easy Pistachio-Crusted Salmon Recipe A simple salmon recipe for weeknights. Salmon fillets are brushed with Dijon mustard and maple syrup, sprinkled with chopped pistachios, and baked in the oven.

Based on the description in the hugely popular Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy book, a potent beverage.

Strawberry cake-like pudding with rich white chocolate frosting.