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Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons canola oil1 tablespoon butter, melted2 to 3 tablespoons cold waterFILLING:1 large egg1 large egg white1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon each ground allspice, nutmeg and cloves1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin1 cup fat-free evaporated milkWhipped cream, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt. Using a fork, stir in oil and butter until dough is crumbly....

Ingredients 4 to 5 medium red potatoes, quartered2 cups fresh baby carrots, halved lengthwise3 cups chopped cabbage1 corned beef brisket with spice packet (3-1/2 pounds)3 cups water1 tablespoon caraway seeds Preparation Place the potatoes, carrots and cabbage in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Cut brisket in half; place over vegetables. Add the water, caraway seeds and contents of spice packet. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until the meat and vegetables are tender....

Ingredients 1 cup vanilla ice cream1/4 cup heavy whipping cream, divided1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided3/4 cup crushed frosted cornflakes1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamonOil for deep-fat fryingWhipped cream Preparation Using a 1/2-cup ice cream scoop, form 2 balls of ice cream. Cover and freeze for 1 hour or until firm. In a small bowl, whisk 2 tablespoons cream and 1/8 teaspoon vanilla. In a shallow bowl, combine cornflakes and cinnamon. Dip ice cream balls into cream mixture; then roll in cornflake mixture....

Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons salt3/4 teaspoon baking powder1 cup shortening8 to 10 tablespoons ice waterFILLING:1 pound beef top round steak, cut into 1/2-inch pieces1-1/2 cups finely chopped onion1-1/2 cups cubed peeled potatoes (1/2-inch cubes)1-1/2 cups chopped peeled turnips (1/2-inch cubes)1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper4 tablespoons butter1/2 cup evaporated milk, optional Ketchup Preparation In a large bowl, mix flour, salt and baking powder; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball....

Ingredients 1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix1 cup all-purpose flour2/3 cup sugar1 teaspoon baking powder3 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten1 cup buttermilk1/2 cup butter, melted1-1/2 cups dried cranberries1 can (12-1/2 ounces) almond cake and pastry fillingOptional: Confectioners’ sugar and whipped cream Preparation In large bowl, whisk together cornbread mix, flour, sugar and baking powder. Stir in eggs, buttermilk and melted butter until combined. Pour batter into a 5-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup cold milk1 cup strong brewed coffee, room temperature1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, dividedAdditional ground cinnamon Preparation In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in milk until blended. Gradually beat in coffee. Add pudding mix and cinnamon; whisk for 2 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes or until soft-set....

Ingredients 2 cups cold mashed sweet potatoes1 egg, lightly beaten4 tablespoons butter, melted, divided1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg6 to 8 large marshmallows1-1/2 cups crushed cornflakes Preparation Mix sweet potatoes, egg, 2 tablespoons butter, cream, salt and nutmeg. Divide into six to eight portions. Pat each portion around a marshmallow. Roll in remaining butter and then in cornflakes. Place in a greased 9-in. pie plate. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes....

Ingredients 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds) 2 to 3 teaspoons curry powder1 teaspoon granulated garlic1/2 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons canola oil2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces1 medium onion, chopped1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple1 cup apricot-pineapple preserves or 1/2 cup each apricot and pineapple preserves1 tablespoon soy sauce2 tablespoons cornstarchMinced fresh parsley, optional Preparation Sprinkle chicken with curry powder, garlic and salt. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups mayonnaise2 tablespoons finely chopped onion2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons ketchup1 teaspoon curry powder2 to 4 drops hot pepper sauceAssorted fresh vegetables Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with vegetables.

Ingredients 1/2 cup golden raisins1/2 cup dried cranberries1/4 cup chopped dried apricots2-1/4 cups cranberry-apple juice1/3 cup thawed cranberry juice concentrate4 large Golden Delicious apples1/3 cup packed brown sugar3/4 teaspoon ground allspice, divided1/4 cup butter, melted Preparation In a small bowl, combine the raisins, cranberries and apricots. In a small saucepan, bring juice and concentrate to a boil. Pour over dried fruit; let stand for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°....

Ingredients 4 large egg whites1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar2/3 cup sugar2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar3 tablespoons baking cocoa1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractCAKE:1/4 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar1 large egg1 large egg white1 tablespoon white vinegar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup baking cocoa1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 cup buttermilk1/2 cup water2-1/2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping1 tablespoon toffee bits or almond brickle chips1/2 ounce semisweet chocolate, shaved Preparation Line a baking sheet with parchment....

Ingredients 1 can (12 ounces) salted peanuts1/2 cup packed brown sugar3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 teaspoons honey3 tablespoons butter1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Place peanuts in a greased 11x7-in. disposable foil pan. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Drizzle with honey and dot with butter. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until sugar is bubbly and peanuts are golden brown. Remove from the grill; stir in vanilla....

Ingredients 4 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)SAUCE:1/4 cup apricot preserves2 tablespoons grated onion1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 garlic clove, mincedJuice and grated peel of 1 lemonJuice and grated peel of 1 orange Preparation Tie legs of hens together; turn wing tips under backs. In a small saucepan, combine all the sauce ingredients. Simmer 5 minutes. Spoon half of the sauce over hens. Place hens breast side up, on a rack in a large roasting pan....

Ingredients 2 pound baby carrots or medium carrots, quartered1/4 cup water1/4 cup butter1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation Place the carrots in an ungreased 9-in. square baking dish. Add water; dot with butter. Sprinkle with oregano and salt. Cover and bake at 325° for 1-1/4 hours or until tender.

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta1 large red onion, diced2 tablespoons olive oil3 garlic cloves, minced1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms2 cups dry white wine1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup half-and-half cream, room temperature1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided Minced fresh parsley, optional Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente....

Ingredients 3 cans (14 ounces each) corned beef hash12 slices (1 ounce each) American cheese12 large eggs1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation Spread hash in the bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer cheese slices over hash. Beat eggs and pepper; pour over top. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Ingredients 6 boneless pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick and 4 ounces each)2 jars (12 ounces each) pork gravy1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted2 tablespoons ketchup1 tablespoon minced chives1 teaspoon pepper1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt3 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered1 package (16 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables Preparation Place pork chops in a greased 5-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, combine the gravy, soup, ketchup, chives, pepper, soy sauce and seasoned salt; pour over pork....

Ingredients 6 slices frozen garlic Texas toast2 ounces bulk Italian sausage1/4 cup chopped onion1/4 cup chopped green pepper1/3 cup sliced pepperoni, chopped3 containers (15-1/2 ounces each) ready-to-serve tomato-basil soup, such as Campbell’s1 cup 2% milk2 plum tomatoes, peeled and chopped12 slices provolone cheese18 slices pepperoni6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Prepare Texas toast according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook sausage, onion and green pepper over medium-high heat until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes, breaking sausage into crumbles....

Ingredients 3 medium acorn squash, halved and seeded1/2 cup chopped onion3 to 4 teaspoons curry powder2 tablespoons butter3 cups chicken broth1 cup half-and-half cream1/2 teaspoon ground nutmegSalt and pepper to tasteCrumbled cooked bacon, optional Preparation Place squash, cut side down, in a greased shallow baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until the squash is almost tender. In a large saucepan, saute onion and curry powder in butter until onion is tender....

Ingredients 2 medium onions, chopped2 tablespoons canola oil2 to 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon curry powder3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth1 cup diced red potatoes1 celery rib, sliced1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh carrots2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh sage2 cups cubed cooked turkey breast1-1/2 cups fat-free half-and-half1 package (9 ounces) fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a Dutch oven, saute onions in oil until tender....