Sand Dollar Cookies

Sand Dollar Cookies nestled in brown sugar

 

Diamonds for Dessert made these adorable Sand Dollar Cookies. They are perfect for your beach seashell Christmas or a Summer party.

 

See the recipe below or visit Diamonds for Dessert here

 



Sand Dollar Cookies

adapted from Little Corner of Mine

2 1/2 cups tapioca flour/starch
1 egg yolk
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 cup (120 ml) coconut milk/cream

Mini Cranberry Applie Pies

Mini Cranberry Apple Pies

 

This is an easy and delicious recipe for Thanksgiving and makes a great take home gift for guests, as well.

 

 

It's on my Thanksgiving list and should be on yours too.

 

You may find the recipe at catchmyparty.com here



Blue Cheese Ricotta Dip

Blue Cheese Ricotta Dip

 

A festive and tasty dip to serve your guests while they await the arrival of the Thanksgiving Turkey.

 

Scoop out a small pumpkin and place the dip inside.

 

Find the recipe here



Crockpot Apple Butter

from our Fall Decorating and Ideas Pinterest Board

 



Crockpot Apple Butter.

1 dozen peeled, cored and cubed apples.
1/2 cup water.
1/4 cup brown sugar.
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp all spice...

Toss the apples in the sugar and spices.
Put everything in the crockpot and cook on low overnight and then cook on high with the lid propped open until you reach the consistency you would like.

Makes 1 pint.



Pumpkin Cheesecake with Salted Carmel and Cinnamon Pecan Recipe

Pumpkin Cheesecake with Salted Carmel and Cinnamon Pecans Recipe

From our Fall Decorating and Ideas Pinterest Board

 

 

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Grilled Shrimp with Lime Sauce and Peanuts

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Now that the grill is open for the season, how about some grilled shrimp this weekend?

Ingredients

• 2 limes
• 2 teaspoons fish sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 pound (about 15) jumbo shrimp, shells on
• 2 teaspoons safflower oil
• Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup salted peanuts, coarsely chopped
• 2 scallions, finely chopped

Directions

1. Step 1

   Zest limes into a bowl. Squeeze in juice from 1 lime, and whisk in fish sauce and sugar.

2. Step 2

   Preheat grill to high. Brush shrimp with oil on both sides, and lightly season with salt and pepper. Grill until pink and firm to the touch, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

3. Step 3

   Toss shrimp with fish-sauce mixture, cilantro, peanuts, and scallions. Juice remaining lime over shrimp.

 

 

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Greet the weekend with this Tropical Cocktail

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Greet the weekend with this fruity, tropical cocktail.

2 Cups Pineapple Juice
2 Cups Orange Juice
2 Cups Cranberry Juice
2 Cups Guava Nectar
1 Cup  Apple Juice
1 Bottle Sparkling Wine

Combine the juices and nectar in a large bottle. Stir in the sparkling wine.
Garnish with sliced star fruit and/or limes.

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Smores. With Bananas?

from our Culinary, Coastal Style Pinterest board

With cooler weather upon us, it's time to fire up, the fire pit and gather round for some family time. Kids (and big kids) love Smores. So why not surprise them with a new twist on the classic... with bananas?

Yes, with bananas.

Substitute the traditional marshmallows with grilled bananas for a Caribbean flavored twist on the classic Smores.

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Hot Crab and Shrimp Dip

 

 

When the weather cools down outside, the kitchen heats up inside.

 

Try this hot Crab and Shrimp Dip for Football Sunday.

 

Mayonnaise                                1/2 cup

Whole Grain Mustard                 1 1/2 teaspoon

Garlic Powder                             1/2 teaspoon

Lemon Pepper Seasoning              1/4 teaspoon

Lump Crabmeat                           1/2 pound

Cooked Shrimp                            1/2 cup chopped (about 1/4 lb)

Shredded Smoked Cheese             1/3 cup

Sliced Almonds, Toasted               1/3 cup

 

Combine the Mayonnaise, Whole Grain Mustard, Garlic Powder and Lemon Pepper Seasoning in a small bowl.

 

Stir in the Crab, Shrimp and Cheese.

 

Spoon mixture into a baking dish and bake at 375 for 15 - 20 minutes or until bubbly.

 

Sprinkle the top with the Toasted Almonds.

 

Serve with toasted baguette, bagel chips, crackers or pita chips.

 

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Pumpkin Cream Cheese

Pumpkin Cream Cheese

Cream Cheese        8 oz softened
Canned Pumpkin    1/2 cup
Sugar                     1/4 cup
Pumpkin Pie Spice  3/4 teaspoon
Vanilla                   1/2 teaspoon

Beat all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.

Makes 1 1/2 cups (24 tablespoons)

Find this and other Fall and Halloween recipes on our Fall Decorating and Ideas Pinterest Board

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Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens