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Party Time Cookies recipe

For a Thanksgiving or Christmas main course this roasted turkey is perfect. The recipe uses a speed roasting technique to save time.

Yum. I will be making this recipe again and again.

This is one of my absolute favorite things to make at this time of year. It takes almost no time to prepare, so I’ll whip up a big batch on my day off and then all I have to do when I get home is put it in a bowl or mash it up and put it on toasted bread drizzled with some olive oil. It also makes a great appetizer along with some homemade or store-bought pita chips. Honestly, when serving this as a dip or a spread, I don’t even bother taking out my food processor, I just use the bottom of a glass and mash it a bit.

Delicious key lime pie, make it at home and enjoy it at any time even if you are not in the Keys.

Time saver Swedish meatballs in a creamy sauce that you can turn into a meal with some mashed potatoes or rice.

This flavorful bruschetta can be prepared within 5 minutes. Place it over toasted bread slices, then sprinkle some crumbled goat cheese or fresh mozzarella cheese on top. A quick, easy and tasty snack is ready to go!

These delicious rolls are made from phyllo pastry, and they are so elegant and pretty to be gifts too.

Cranberries, walnuts and chocolate chips are in every single bite. These oatmeal cookies will for sure satisfy your sweet tooth and give you lots of goodness at the same time. Not only kids love them, but grown-ups also can not stop reaching for more.

"This all time family favorite has stood the test of time. You just can't beat this delicious combination of flavors."

Nothing says lovin like some spicy Louisiana cooking. I absolutely LOVE making this when I have the time. I'm toning down the amount of creole seasoning that I use, because I tend to be a little heavy handed with it. The amount is an approximate - season to your taste. Fell free to substitute cajun seasoning for the creole. It's all about personal preference. Enjoy!!

14-Day Sweet Pickles recipe

The flavor was combination was excellent. Next time will add some whole dried chili peppers to give it a bit more kick. We served it over brown rice and could hardly stop eating it.

"This pie definitely rates 5 stars. It's easy to assemble and a fantastic addition to your Thanksgiving dinner."

Gave this recipe 5 star, because chocolate in between the layers, and chopped almonds were mixed into streusel, which made the bars taste heavenly delicious.

Sometimes you are at a loss. No ideas whatsoever, you have favorites at Tastespotting, you have archives, you have notes on what recipes to try and you have people feedback but nothing seems to fit. I cannot write a post to 'fill in' space. I have to absolutely love that recipe and it should look and taste amazing not to mention that it should be photographed decently. This weeks' post is one of a kind of traditional Indian biscuits called Naan Khatai.This is a very old hands down recipe.It consists of only three main ingredients - Ghee, flour and sugar. It is flavored with freshly grounded cardamom. The cookies are sprinkled with pistachios or Almond. The typical texture of these cookies should be powder like on the cracked tops. You can find them in almost all bakeries and they are true all time favorites. Nan khatai is an egg-less light and crispy biscuit that’s perfect to serve with tea or coffee.