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I've posted this one before but it is good!

This pie is VERY rich!

Rich Chocolate Pecan Pie (From the Food Network)

1 1/2 cups pecans 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell (deep dish is best) 4 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup corn syrup 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch salt Caramel Sauce, for garnish, recipe follows Confectioners' sugar, for garnish

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spread the pecan pieces and the chocolate chips evenly on the bottom of the pie shell.

In a mixing bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients together. Pour the filling over the pecans. Bake until the filling sets, 50 to 60 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool for 30 minutes before slicing. Cut into individual servings and serve with a drizzle of Caramel Sauce and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

Caramel Sauce:

3/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons water 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons to 1/4 cup whole milk

Combine the sugar, water, and lemon juice in a medium heavy saucepan and cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Let boil without stirring until the mixture becomes a deep amber color, 2 to 3 minutes, watching closely so it doesn't burn. Add the cream (be careful; it will bubble up), whisk to combine, and remove from the heat.

Add 2 tablespoons of the milk, then add up to 2 more tablespoons, until the desired consistency is reached. Let cool until just warm before serving. (The sauce will thicken as it cools.)

If that isn't sweet enough for you, throw some vanilla ice cream on top too.

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1 posted on 11/18/2011 3:46:20 PM PST by tsmith130
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Spinach Madeline

2 boxes chopped spinach

1 can mushroom soup

1 small jar jalepeno cheese

1/4 cup chopped onion

Bread crumbs

Cook spinach as directed. Saute onions. Add soup & cheese until cheese melts. Add spinach. Mjx and pour into casserole.

Sprinkle with crumbs.

Bake about 20-30 minutes.

186 posted on 11/19/2011 6:56:15 PM PST by lonestar (It takes a village of idiots to elect a village idiot.)
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Thanks for the thread
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189 posted on 11/19/2011 7:10:51 PM PST by novemberslady
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Broccoli Salad

1 large head broccoli, cut into flowerettes

10-12 strips bacon, fried crisp and crumbled

1/2 cup sunflower seed kernels

1/2 cup raisins (optional)

1/4 cup chopped red onion

1 cup mayo

1/4 cup sugar

2 tablespoons vinegar

Combine ingredients in large bowl and blend mayo, sugar, vinegar. Mix and cover. Marinate 1 hour before serving.

191 posted on 11/19/2011 7:20:46 PM PST by lonestar (It takes a village of idiots to elect a village idiot.)
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