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Our most popular recipes of 2011

January 5, 2012
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our most popular recipes of 2011, based on the number of page views (total and unique) racked up between January 1 and December 31, 2011. Paula Deen, pork and slow cookers seem to be the theme.

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Easy Kids-Can-Do Holiday Peppermint Bark

December 23, 2011
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Our kids absolutely love to make quick easy peppermint bark as gifts for their school friends every year. Safe enough for the kids to make on their own.

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Brussels Sprouts are Better with Bacon!

December 21, 2011
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Brussels sprouts are controversial in many families, but when you add bacon, they make a great Thanksgiving or Christmas side dishl!

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Dickens-Style Chestnut and Wild Rice Stuffing, a classic Christmas dinner side dish

December 18, 2011
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This Charles Dickens-style chestnut and wild rice stuffing is the perfect accompaniment to roast goose or turkey.

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Roast Goose with Bourbon Gravy — A Christmas Classic!

December 17, 2011
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Roast Goose is a Christmas or holiday classic, and is easier than you’d think. Pair it with our bourbon gravy and chestnut stuffing, and prepare to wow your crowd!

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Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup with Spicy Italian Sausage

December 4, 2011
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Great crockpot minestrone soup, with spicy turkey Italian sausage as our secret ingredient! Terrific flavors, and yet still quite healthy! 8 PointsPlus per serving.

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Closet Cooking’s fabulous Creole Split Pea Soup with Andouille

November 30, 2011
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A delicious Creole twist on a classic soup. And with andouille sausage! At 10 PointsPlus per serving, even your Weight Watchin’ guests can enjoy this wonderful soup.

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Easy Classic Turkey Noodle Soup

November 23, 2011
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This easy classic delicious soup is a great kid-approved way to use up that leftover turkey carcass and meat. Make the stock ahead of time, or use store-bought, for a quick hearty work night meal. Only 4 Weight Watchers PointsPlus!

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Paula Deen’s Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifle

November 21, 2011
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This easy make-ahead holiday dessert recipe is deceptively easy, yet elegant and delicious. Packed with the best flavors of Autumn, it’s perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas!

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Rachel Ray’s Pumpkin Soup with Chili Cran-Apple Relish

November 19, 2011
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This delicious Rachel Ray pumpkin soup is easy, cheap and perfect for your next Thanksgiving, Christmas or Autumn dinner party. 7 Weight Watchers PointsPlus per first course serving.

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Emeril’s Twice Baked Potato Casserole — A big time kid favorite!

November 18, 2011
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This Emeril Lagasse dish is pure heart-warming goodness that just cries out Thanksgiving dinner or a big family barbecue. It is rich, creamy, packed with cheese, and topped with bacon!

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A Year of Slow Cooking’s easy comforting slow cooker spinach artichoke dip

November 14, 2011
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A super easy delicious crowd-pleasing appetizer that can be conveniently prepared in a crockpot while you attend to guests or other tasks. Perfect for game day or holiday parties!

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