Love the spinach dip at restaurants like TGIFriday's and the Olive Garden? Make it at home with these easy-to-follow copycat recipes.

Candied almonds or cashews can add a terrific touch to salads, bringing some sweetness and crunchiness into the mix. Or, simply serve as a snack.

1 1/2 cup blanched whole almonds or cashews
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Generously grease the foil and set the baking sheet aside.
Combine the nuts, sugar, and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, for 10 minutes or until the sugar has melted and has begun to caramelize. It should be golden brown.
Remove the pan from the heat and quickly stir the vanilla into the mixture. Spread the iced nuts on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Let cool completely and break into bite-sized pieces.
Store the nuts in an airtight container at room temperature.
Love the spinach dip at restaurants like TGIFriday's and the Olive Garden? Make it at home with these easy-to-follow copycat recipes.
Keeping a can of frozen orange juice concentrate in the freezer means you can make more than just orange juice. Try it in a variety of orange-flavored recipes.
The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.

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