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COWGIRL In The Kitchen: Kentucky Winter Pear Cake

November 4, 2021
Recipe and photo by Susan L. Ebert Adapted from a recipe by Kentuckian Stella Parks, 2018 James Beard Award winner for her cookbook BraveTart: Iconic American Desserts, this triple-layer, ginger buttercream-frosted cake features winter pears, such as the ones that grew on the ancient, gnarled trees on my Mamaw and Papaw’s Bluegrass farm near Lexington,...

10 Mashed Potatoes Recipes That Will Be The Talk Of The Table

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November 21, 2018
If mashed potatoes are you favorite Thanksgiving treat, get ready be wowed by these recipes that put a fresh spin on the popular dish. Slow Cooker Buttery Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes Get the recipe here. Goat Cheese and Chive Mashed Potatoes Get the recipe here. Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes Get the recipe here. Loaded Garlic...

Go For The Wow Factor with This Roast Prime Rib Recipe

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December 25, 2017
Impress your guests with this roast prime rib. The only downside? You’ll be hosting every holiday function after your guests taste how good your cooking is!  Ingredients Prime Rib: 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/4 cup prepared horseradish 2 tablespoons mixed or tri-color peppercorns, coarsely cracked Kosher salt One 7-...

Learn How To Make The Perfect Gingerbread House Cake This Christmas

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December 14, 2017
If you’re tired of gingerbread house kits, try making one from scratch this holiday season! The whole family will have fun making this gingerbread house cake.  Ingredients Cake: Nonstick baking spray (see Cook’s Note) 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook’s Note) 1 teaspoon gingerbread spice 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup molasses 1...

These Santa Skillet Cookies Are Here To Make The Holiday Season Even Better

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November 28, 2017
Thanksgiving is over, which means…it’s finally time to bust out the holiday tunes and Christmas food! This recipe for Santa cookies is a great way to kick off the most merry season of the year. Ingredients Unsalted butter, for buttering the pan One 17.5-ounce package prepared sugar cookie mix 8 ounces confectioners’ sugar (about 1...

Roasted Turkey Recipe from The Pioneer Woman

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November 13, 2017
The main staple in any Thanksgiving meal is, obviously, the turkey. If you’re getting tired of preparing your turkey the same way each year, The Pioneer Woman, aka Ree Drummond, has got you covered. Roasted Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe courtesy of Ree Drummond Level: Easy Total Time: 21 hr 45 min (includes brining time) Yield: 12 servings Ingredients: 1 whole...

This No-Bake Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie Is Straight Out Of A Fairytale

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November 8, 2017
 Yes. It’s okay to admit that this No-Bake Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie makes all of your wildest dreams come true.   Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing 1 cup heavy whipping cream 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon maple syrup 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 cups crushed gingersnap cookies 6 tablespoons butter, melted 1 quart...

Ree’s Homemade Turkey Gravy Will Be The Talk Of The Table This Thanksgiving

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November 8, 2017
 Ree Drummond has done it once again! This recipe for turkey gravy will leave your dinner guests feeling more than satisfied. Ingredients Turkey giblets 1/4 cup or so turkey fat, from roast turkey drippings 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, plus more if needed  32 ounces low-sodium chicken broth, plus more if needed  Black pepper Directions...

3 Simple Peppermint Recipes to Try This Christmas

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December 22, 2015
  Peppermint Eggnog Shots Photo & recipe courtesy of Sugar & Cloth I don’t about y’all but about this time of year I turn into “Buddy the Elf” and I want sweets at every meal and I want to sing Christmas carols loudly for everyone to hear. These tasty Peppermint Eggnog Shots are as tasty as they...
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