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Turkey and Cranberry Sandwich with Sprouts and Sunflower Seeds

I sometimes wonder if I love having people at my home for Thanksgiving so that I'll have a bunch of leftovers. There are times at the end of the day when I'm so tired I don't think I enjoy the meal but the next day is a different story! Even after sending guests home with [...]

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Smoked Salmon Crostini

Smoked Salmon Crostini Ingredients 24 thin rounds of bread, cut on the diagonal from a baguette Extra virgin olive oil 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 1/2 tablespoon finely chopped dill 2 tablespoons very finely chopped red onion 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 8 ounces pre-sliced smoked salmon 2 to 3 tablespoons capers Fresh [...]

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Espresso-Hazelnut Cheesecakes with Orange Caramel Sauce

Biscotti Crust, recipe follows below 1 pound cream cheese, at room temperature 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 large eggs 2 large egg yolks 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 3 cups sour cream 2 tablespoons finely ground toasted hazelnuts 2 tablespoons Frangelico, or other nut-flavored liqueur 2 tablespoons unsweetened espresso concentrate Clear Orange [...]

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Cheesecake with English toffee filling

Prepare this cake a day ahead. Makes 12 servings. Crust 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (from about 5 ounces graham crackers) 1/2 cup toasted almonds, finely chopped 1/2 cup English toffee bits (such as Skor) 2 tablespoons (packed) dark brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Filling 4 8-ounce packages cream [...]

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Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cheesecake

Serves 12 1 1/2 c. (18) Oreo cookies 2 Tbsp. butter, melted 4 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese 1 1/4 c. sugar 3 eggs 1 c. sour cream 1 tsp. vanilla 6 oz. chocolate chips, melted 1/3 c. seedless raspberry preserves 6 oz. chocolate chips 1/4 c. whipping cream Combine cookie crumbs and butter. [...]

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Double Chocolate Gooey Butter Cake

8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, melted, plus 8 more tablespoons (1 stick) butter, melted, plus additional butter, for greasing pan 1 (18.25-ounce) package chocolate cake mix 1 egg, plus 2 eggs 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened 3 to 4 tablespoons cocoa powder 1 (16-ounce) box powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup chopped [...]

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Cheesecake Brûlée Two

Ingredients Crust 3 cups vanilla wafer crumbs ¾ cup (1½ sticks) unsalted butter, melted 6 tablespoon brown sugar, light or dark Filling Six 8-ounce bricks (48 oz) cream cheese, softened 6 tablespoons low-fat sour cream 1½ cups sugar 6 eggs ¾ cup heavy cream 4 teaspoons grated orange peel boiling water (for baking cake) Topping [...]

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Cheesecake Brûlée

24 oz cream cheese 1 cup granulated sugar 3 TBSP sour cream 3 eggs 6 TBSP heavy cream 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 6 TBSP (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted 3 TBSP light brown sugar Position a rack in the center of an oven and preheat to 325F. Lightly butter [...]

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Gooey Butter Cake

A tradition in St. Louis, my hometown: 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, melted, plus 8 more tablespoons (1 stick) butter, melted, plus 1/2 cup butter 1 box yellow cake mix 3 eggs 1 – 8 oz. package of cream cheese 1/2 t almond extract 4 cups of confectioners’ sugar Preheat oven to 350. Lightly grease [...]

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Apple Cream Cheese Torte

This is a great combination of flavors and textures. Crust: 1/2 cup butter 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 tsp. vanilla 1 cup flour Filling: 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup sugar 1 egg 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1/3 cup sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 6 cups peeled and sliced tart apples 1/4 cup slivered almonds Directions for [...]