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Mouthwatering Brown Sugar Bacon

Mouthwatering Brown Sugar Bacon

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Arrange bacon on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer; the edges can touch or slightly overlap. Sprinkle brown sugar generously over top, then sprinkle with pecans.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until browned and glazed, 10 to 15 minutes.

By Angela

Cranberry Jell-O Salad

Cranberry Jell-O Salad

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
195 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine boiling water and gelatin mix in a bowl; stir until gelatin is dissolved.
  3. 3 Stir in cranberry sauce and crushed pineapple.
  4. 4 Transfer to a large glass serving dish or 12 individual dishes. Sprinkle pecans on top.
  5. 5 Chill until set, 3 to 4 hours for individual dishes, or 4 hours to overnight for one large serving dish.

By LDSPEAKE

Marshmallow and Fruit Salad

Marshmallow and Fruit Salad

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir pudding mix and reserved liquid from mandarin oranges together in a large bowl until smooth.
  2. 2 Stir marshmallows, banana slices, strawberry slices, kiwi slices, and pecans into the pudding mix.
  3. 3 Chill 30 minutes before serving.

By jessydillokstateedu

Creamy Cranberry Salad

Creamy Cranberry Salad

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
200 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine chopped cranberries and sugar in a large, nonreactive bowl. Toss well. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours.
  2. 2 After 3 hours, stir apples, marshmallows, and pecans into cranberries. Combine yogurt and whipped topping; fold into cranberry salad. Serve immediately.

By Dolores Cruz

Mashed Butternut Squash with Blue Cheese and Pecans

Mashed Butternut Squash with Blue Cheese and Pecans

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place butternut squash in a microwave-safe baking dish with a lid. Season with salt and pepper. Microwave, covered, until squash is tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Coarsely mash with a potato masher or fork. Stir in pecans, maple syrup, blue cheese crumbles, and fresh thyme leaves until combined.

By Virginia Willis

Maple Glazed Carrots with Bacon

Maple Glazed Carrots with Bacon

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil.
  2. 2 Whisk maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, and salt together in a large bowl. Cut peeled carrots in half lengthwise and diagonally slice into 1/2-inch thick pieces. Add carrots to maple syrup mixture and stir until carrots are well coated, reserving any leftover maple mixture for later. Spread out carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. 3 Roast carrots for 10 minutes. Turn carrots and continue to roast until done, 10 to 15 more minutes. Depending on the size of your carrots they might even take longer.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Allow to cool slightly and coarsely crumble.
  5. 5 Once carrots are tender, transfer to a bowl and sprinkle with bacon and pecans. Drizzle with any leftover maple mixture and toss until well combined. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

By lutzflcat

Cream Cheese Fruit Salad

Cream Cheese Fruit Salad

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat cream cheese and sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer. Mix in whipped topping on high speed until incorporated.
  2. 2 Fold in pineapple, fruit cocktail, bananas, apple, coconut, pecans, raisins, and cherries.
  3. 3 Transfer to a serving bowl, cover, and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

By Amy

Sweet Potato Casserole with White Raisin

Sweet Potato Casserole with White Raisin

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Mix eggs, sugar, melted butter, raisins, milk, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl. Add mashed sweet potatoes; stir to combine. Spread the sweet potato mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  3. 3 Mix brown sugar and flour together in a small bowl. Mash butter into the mixture with a fork until crumbly; add pecans and stir. Sprinkle the brown sugar mixture over the sweet potato mixture.
  4. 4 Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes.

By SLesley

Thornehedge Peach Slaw

Thornehedge Peach Slaw

4.1

Prep
25 min
Cook
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the pecan pieces in a skillet over medium heat, and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly toasted.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, mix the pecans, cabbage, 8 fresh peaches, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green onions, and celery seed. Cover and chill 45 minutes in the refrigerator.
  3. 3 In a blender or food processor, blend the 1/2 cup chopped peaches until smooth. Transfer to a bowl, and mix with the oil, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Chill until slaw is ready to be served, then toss with slaw to coat. Garnish slaw with mint sprigs.

By L M KELLY

Tennessee Whiskey Sweet Potato Casserole

Tennessee Whiskey Sweet Potato Casserole

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. 2 Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Cook sweet potatoes in boiling water until tender, about 7 minutes; drain. Transfer potatoes to a large mixing bowl; mash with a potato masher until smooth. Add 3/4 cup brown sugar, Tennessee whiskey, 1/4 cup softened butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the potatoes; stir to incorporate. Spread mixture into a 1-quart casserole dish.
  3. 3 Melt 1/4 cup butter in a small skillet over low heat. Stir 3/4 cup brown sugar into the melted butter until incorporated. Add pecans to skillet; cook and stir until the pecans are completely coated in the butter mixture, 2 to 3 minutes. Top sweet potato mixture with the pecans.
  4. 4 Bake in preheated oven until browned around the edges, about 25 minutes.

By Rubyduck75

Spiced Cranberry Apple Chutney Recipe

Spiced Cranberry Apple Chutney Recipe

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cranberries, sugar, and water in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook until cranberries have popped, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in celery, apple, orange zest, orange juice, raisins, pecans, ginger, cloves, and salt; cook, stirring frequently, until celery is tender and sauce is reduced, about 35 minutes. Remove from the heat, cover the saucepan, and let chutney stand to thicken, about 15 minutes. Serve warm.

By Danita Leonard

Kale and Quinoa Salad

Kale and Quinoa Salad

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; stir in quinoa. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover saucepan, and cook until water absorbed, about 12 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat, let rest, covered, for 5 minutes. Remove cover; allow quinoa to cool completely.
  2. 2 Add kale to a large mixing bowl. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, pepper, and salt together in a separate bowl until emulsified; drizzle over kale.
  3. 3 Add cooled quinoa, pecans, currants, and feta cheese to dressed kale; toss to combine.

By Kicius

Farro Salad with Pecans, Feta, and Cherries

Farro Salad with Pecans, Feta, and Cherries

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine water, farro, and salt in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over low heat until water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Drain, spread on a baking sheet, and chill 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Mix celery, feta, dried cherries, green onion, pecans, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add farro; toss to combine. Serve with lemon wedges.

By VirginiaWillis

Best Ever Rice Stuffing

Best Ever Rice Stuffing

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
30 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a saucepan, saute rice in butter until brown, stirring frequently.
  2. 2 Stir in contents of seasoning packet and orange zest.
  3. 3 Mix together the orange juice and enough water to equal 2-1/3 cups water and add to rice.
  4. 4 Bring to a boil, cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 25 minutes.
  5. 5 Stir in toasted pecans.

By Uncle Ben's

Sweet Potato Crisp

Sweet Potato Crisp

4.6

Prep
Cook
30 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9 inch square baking dish.
  2. 2 In a medium bowl, mix together the sweet potatoes, white sugar, eggs, 2 1/2 tablespoons melted butter, milk, salt and vanilla until well blended. Spread evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  3. 3 In a separate bowl, stir together the light brown sugar, pecans and flour. Stir in remaining 2 1/2 tablespoons of butter to make the crumb topping. Spread topping over the sweet potatoes.
  4. 4 Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until topping is browned and crispy.

By RB1953

Roasted Cauliflower Salad

Roasted Cauliflower Salad

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (210 degrees C) and line a 12 x 18 inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Combine cauliflower pieces, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl and toss to combine. Spread out seasoned cauliflower in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven until the edges of the cauliflower begin to brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Remove from the oven and allow to cool, slightly, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Combine celery, raisins, carrots, mayonnaise, red onion, and sugar in the same bowl. Add roasted cauliflower pieces and toss to coat.
  6. 6 Transfer salad to a serving bowl and garnish with toasted pecan pieces and crumbled bacon.

By Bibi

Cranberry Pecan Brown Rice Stuffing

Cranberry Pecan Brown Rice Stuffing

4.8

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Prepare rice according to package directions.
  2. 2 In a medium microwave safe bowl, mix cranberries and orange peel with chicken stock and microwave on high for 2 minutes. Set aside. Heat a large sauce pan over high heat and add margarine.
  3. 3 Stir in celery, shallot and poultry seasoning and saute 3 minutes. Stir in cranberry mixture, pecans, parsley and rice and cook over medium heat for 3 more minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.

By Minute Rice

Summer Fresh Fruit Salad

Summer Fresh Fruit Salad

5.0

Prep
45 min
Cook
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large salad bowl, gently toss together the watermelon, cantaloupe, pineapple, strawberries, peaches, grapes, and kiwi until thoroughly combined.
  2. 2 Combine the water and orange juice, limeade, and lemonade concentrates in a small bowl. Pour the dressing over the fruit salad. Gently toss, and sprinkle the salad with toasted pecans. Serve salad scooped on lettuce leaves.

By Kitten

Roasted Pecan Couscous with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Mushrooms

Roasted Pecan Couscous with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Mushrooms

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Spread the pecan pieces onto a baking sheet and place in a cold oven.
  2. 2 Heat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) to begin roasting the pecans. Roast until aromatic, 20 to 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the mushrooms, onion, and garlic in the melted butter until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  4. 4 Return the skillet to the heat. Melt 2 teaspoons butter in the skillet. Stir the water into the butter; bring to a boil. Put the couscous in a glass bowl; pour the butter and water mixture over the couscous. Immediately cover the bowl with plastic wrap and allow to sit until the couscous absorbs all of the moisture, 7 to 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Stir the toasted pecans, the mushroom mixture, the pesto, and Parmesan cheese through the couscous. Season with salt and pepper to serve.

By MRSKNIGHT

Spinach Salad with Peaches and Pecans

Spinach Salad with Peaches and Pecans

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Arrange pecans on a baking sheet in a single layer.
  3. 3 Toast in the preheated oven until pecans just begin to darken, 7 to 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  4. 4 Slice peaches into bite-sized segments.
  5. 5 Combine peaches, spinach, and toasted pecans in a large bowl; toss with desired amount of dressing until evenly coated.

By Robin Durawa

Rolo Pretzel Turtles

Rolo Pretzel Turtles

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Arrange pretzels in a single layer on the prepared cookie sheet. Place one caramel candy on top of each pretzel.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until caramels soften, about 4 minutes.
  4. 4 Remove from the oven and immediately press a pecan half into each warm caramel.
  5. 5 Cool completely before serving.

By Cacki

Toasted Pecans

Toasted Pecans

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
60 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
  2. 2 Pour the butter into a medium bowl, and mix in the pecans. Stir until the pecans are well coated.
  3. 3 Arrange coated pecans in a single layer on one or two medium baking sheets. Sprinkle with salt.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven approximately 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, cool and store in covered containers.

By Joyce

Toasted Pecan Butter

Toasted Pecan Butter

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. 2 Spread pecans onto a baking sheet; toast in the preheated oven until they start to turn golden brown and become fragrant, about 15 minutes. Watch carefully as they bake, they burn quickly. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
  3. 3 Pulse brown sugar, butter, and vanilla together in a food processor several times to thoroughly combine. Butter will be slightly fluffy. Sprinkle in cooled nuts and pulse several times to combine. For more finely ground pecans, pulse several more times. Serve immediately, or pack into a jar with a lid and refrigerate.

By Carrie Mae

Christmas Cheese Ball

Christmas Cheese Ball

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Mix cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, and dressing mix together in a large bowl; form mixture into one large ball or two smaller balls.
  3. 3 Roll in chopped pecans to coat surface.
  4. 4 Decorate the top with pecan halves. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.

By Allrecipes

Peach Brulee

Peach Brulee

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Set an oven rack about 3 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  2. 2 Arrange peach halves, cut-sides up, in a shallow baking dish. Combine brown sugar, pecans, and cinnamon in a small dish; sprinkle over peaches.
  3. 3 Cook in the preheated broiler until topping is browned, 2 to 3 minutes.

By KERAKAY

Easter Story Cookies

Easter Story Cookies

4.6

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place pecans in a resealable plastic baggie. Crush the pecans into small bits. Read John 19:1-3
  3. 3 Put 1 teaspoon vinegar into a medium bowl. Read John 19:28-30
  4. 4 Add egg whites to the vinegar. Read John 10:10-11
  5. 5 Sprinkle salt into the egg whites. Read Luke 23:27
  6. 6 So far, the mixture isn't very appetizing. Add 1cup sugar. Read Psalm 34:8 and John 3:16. Beat with mixer on high speed for 12 to 15 minutes until stiff peaks are formed. Read Isaiah 1:18 and John 3:1-3.
  7. 7 Fold in broken nuts. Drop by teaspoons onto parchment paper lined baking sheet. Read Matthew 27:57-60.
  8. 8 Place cookies in the oven close the door and turn the oven off. Read Matthew 27:65-66.
  9. 9 Go to bed. Read John 16:20 and 22.
  10. 10 In the morning open the oven and take out the cookies. Read Matthew 28:1-9.

By Sonia

Chocolate Turtles (The Candy)

Chocolate Turtles (The Candy)

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Arrange pecans on a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake pecans in the preheated oven until fragrant and lightly browned, 7 minutes.
  4. 4 Melt chocolate chips in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching.
  5. 5 Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; grease with butter.
  6. 6 Combine caramels, water, and butter in a saucepan over low heat; cook, stirring occasionally, until caramels are melted and smooth. Fold in pecans.
  7. 7 Drop caramel mixture by the spoonful onto the prepared baking sheet. Allow to cool and harden.
  8. 8 Drizzle chocolate over caramel nut clusters. Refrigerate to set, about 1 hour.

By AnastasiaLS1

Spicy Glazed Pecans

Spicy Glazed Pecans

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
  2. 2 Combine sugar, water, and cayenne pepper in a saucepan over medium heat; stir. Bring to a boil; boil 2 minutes. Off heat, gently stir in pecans until evenly coated and sugar mixture begins to thicken. Transfer pecans to the prepared baking pan; spread until even.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 15 minutes. Cool nuts. Transfer to a resealable plastic bag; gently toss to remove any excess glaze. Serve warm or store in an airtight container.

By FAIRUZAH