Festive Fruitcake Recipe

Ingredients 12 cups raisins 3 cups dried currants 2 pounds candied mixed fruit 1 pound candied cherries 1 (16 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained 1 ¼ cups dates, pitted and chopped 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups butter, softened 2 cups white sugar 12 egg yolks 1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice 1 tablespoon … Read more

Ginger-Pina Colada Ice Pops Recipe

Ingredients 6 tablespoons coconut-flavored rum  2 tablespoons dark rum ¼ cup sugar 3 (1/8 inch thick) slices peeled gingerroot 1 (16 ounce) package frozen pineapple chunks 1 (13.5 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk Instructions Stir together rums, sugar, and ginger in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes to … Read more

Italian Grilled Eggplant with Basil and Parsley Recipe

Ingredients 1 eggplant, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced ⅛ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Instructions Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Brush eggplant lightly with olive oil on both sides. Stir together … Read more

Raspberry Icebox Cake Recipe

Ingredients 24 graham crackers, crushed ⅓ cup butter ¼ cup packed brown sugar 1 (6 ounce) package raspberry flavored Jell-O mix 1 cup boiling water 15 ounces frozen raspberries 20 large marshmallows ⅓ cup milk 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Mix graham cracker wafer … Read more