10 decadent red Recipes

red velvet cake mix, chocolate instant pudding, cream cheese, softened (not whipped), powdered sugar (confectioners, about 4 cups), unsalted butter, softened, vanilla extract, divided, topping (home made or cool whip, both work fine)

red potatoes, heavy cream (whipping cream), grated gruyere cheese, fresh ground pepper, grated nutmeg (you can use regular ground nutmeg), grated parmesan cheese

chopped crystallized ginger, rum, butter, cubed, baking cocoa, sugar, egg, lightly beaten, vanilla extract, graham cracker crumbs, flaked coconut, chopped walnuts, chopped red and green candied cherries, butter, softened, milk, instant vanilla pudding mix, sugar, semisweet chocolate, chopped, butter, sugar, milk

coarsely chopped bacon (about 5 oz.), chopped red bell pepper, chopped onion, fresh or dried thyme leaves, spinach leaves (2 qts. lightly packed), rinsed and drained, salt and pepper, refrigerated shucked oysters or 2 cans (8 oz. each) whole oysters, drained, liquid reserved (see notes), oyster glazing sauce, lemon juice, dry white wine, shredded gruyere or swiss cheese

green grape, red grapes, black grapes, cream cheese, softened, marshmallow cream, drops vanilla, very coarsely chopped pecans or 1/4 cup walnuts

feta cheese, crumbled, head roasted garlic, black olives, crushed, black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, dried rosemary, dried thyme, fennel seed, dried parsley, extra virgin olive oil

flour , sifted, baking soda, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, butter, canola oil, water, eggs, sour cream, heavy cream, semi-sweet chocolate, chopped, marzipan, dipped poached pears , recipe follows, red currant puree, store bought or fresh , strained through cheese cloth, raspberry liqueur, granulated sugar, bosc pears, ripe, peeled , corded, semi-sweet chocolate, melted

spinach, strawberry, cleaned and sliced divided, pine nuts, toasted divided, jicama , julienned (optional), goat cheese, divided into 1 oz portions, chives, finely chopped, panko breadcrumbs (or substitue regular), salt and pepper, olive oil, honey, raspberry vinegar (or red wine)