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Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/4 cup shortening1 cup sugar2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup quick-cooking oats2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooledSemisweet chocolate chipsRed-hot candiesShoestring black licorice, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 1/2 tsp. unflavored gelatin 1/2 tbsp. water 1/2 c. chilled heavy cream 2 tbsp. coffee liqueur 2 large egg yolks 2 tbsp. sugar 1 pinch salt 4 oz. bittersweet chocolate Preparation Step 1In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the water and let stand until softened.Step 2Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, using a handheld electric mixer, beat the cream until softly whipped. Refrigerate until chilled, about 10 minutes.Step 3In a small, microwave-safe bowl, heat the coffee liqueur at high power until hot, about 45 seconds....

Ingredients 1 3/4 c. flour 4 tsp. baking powder 2 tsp. dill seeds 1 tsp. salt 6 tbsp. cold unsalted butter 1 c. heavy cream Preparation Step 1Heat the oven to 425°F. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, dill seeds, and salt. Cut or rub in the butter until the mixture is the texture of coarse meal with a few pea-size pieces remaining. Stir in the cream with a fork just until the dough comes together....

Ingredients 2 c. all-purpose flour 3/4 c. Unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 2 stick unsalted butter 1 3/4 c. sugar 2 large eggs 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 1/4 c. dry red wine confectioner’s sugar whipped cream Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350°. Butter and flour a 12-cup bundt pan. In a bowl, whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.Step 2In a large bowl, using a hand-held electric mixer, beat the butter with the sugar at medium-high speed until fluffy, 4 minutes....

Ingredients 1 whole roasting chicken (5 to 7 pounds)1/4 cup butter2-1/2 cups apple cider6 to 8 small unpeeled red potatoes, quartered6 to 8 small onions, peeled and quartered1 to 2 medium green peppers, cut into strips6 to 8 bacon strips2 to 4 small tomatoes, quartered Preparation Place chicken, breast side up, on a rack in a roasting pan; dot with butter. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 325°; bake for 2 hours....

Ingredients 2/3 cup butter, softened1/2 cup canola oil1 cup sugar1 cup packed brown sugar2 eggs1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix3 tablespoons water3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt1 package (10 ounces) miniature semisweet chocolate chips Preparation In a large bowl, cream the butter, oil and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Beat in pudding mix and water. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the chocolate mixture and mix well (dough will be stiff)....

Ingredients 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs1/2 cup cornmeal1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 cup minced fresh parsley or 4 teaspoons dried parsley flakes3/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup buttermilk1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up and skin removed1 tablespoon butter, melted Preparation In a large shallow dish, combine the first 9 ingredients. Place the buttermilk in a shallow bowl. Dip chicken in buttermilk, then dip in bread crumb mixture, a few pieces at a time, and turn to coat....

Ingredients 32 wonton wrappersCooking spray1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1 large egg, room temperature1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce5 drops hot pepper sauce1 cup lump crabmeat, drained1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper1 cup grated Parmesan cheese Minced chives, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Press wonton wrappers into miniature muffin cups coated with cooking spray. Spritz wrappers with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons ketchup1 tablespoon mayonnaise2 teaspoons dried minced onion2 teaspoons prepared mustardDash garlic salt1 can (4 ounces) tiny shrimp, rinsed and drainedFrench bread baguette, sliced Preparation In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, ketchup, mayonnaise, onion, mustard and garlic salt. Stir in the shrimp. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with baguette slices.

Ingredients 12 ounces uncooked bow tie pasta2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms2 cups cut fresh asparagus (about 1/2 pound)2 medium sweet onions, finely chopped2 medium carrots, sliced2 medium zucchini, halved and sliced1 medium sweet yellow pepper, julienned1/3 cup butter, cubed2/3 cup chicken broth1 cup sour cream1/2 cup prepared ranch dip1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 cup minced fresh parsley2 tablespoons minced fresh basil1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute vegetables in butter for 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1 pound mild bulk Italian sausage1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium onion, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped1 large acorn squash or 6 cups butternut squash, seeded, peeled and cubed (1/2 in.)1 large unpeeled apple, cubed (1/2 in.)2 to 3 teaspoons curry powder1 teaspoon salt3 cups cooked small pasta shells1/4 cup water Preparation In a stockpot, cook and crumble sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes; remove from pan....

Ingredients 1 cup crushed saltines1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs1/3 cup butter, melted2 cups milk1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix1-1/2 quarts cookies and cream ice cream, softened1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed3 Heath candy bars (1.4 ounces each), crushed Preparation In a small bowl, combine saltines and graham cracker crumbs; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 13x9-in....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar1 cup light corn syrup1 cup creamy peanut butter6 cups crisp rice cereal3/4 cup butterscotch chips3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips3/4 teaspoon shortening Preparation In a large saucepan, bring sugar and corn syrup to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved; stir in peanut butter. Remove from the heat. Add cereal and mix well. Press into a greased 13x9-in. pan. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chips and shortening; stir until smooth....

Ingredients 1-1/2 packages (13 ounces each) Swiss cake rolls2-3/4 cups 2% milk2 packages (3.9 ounces each) instant chocolate fudge pudding mix2 cups whipped topping Preparation Cut each cake roll into 6 slices; reserve any broken chocolate coating for topping. Line bottom and sides of a 9-in. springform pan with cake slices, covering completely. Whisk milk and pudding mixes 2 minutes (mixture will be thick); spread onto bottom layer of cake rolls....

Ingredients 1-3/4 cups uncooked long grain rice2 cups water4 cups milk1-1/2 cups sugar1 teaspoon salt1/4 cup butter, cubedSliced almonds and ground cinnamon, optional Preparation In a saucepan, combine the rice and water. Simmer for 10 minutes; add milk and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 60-70 minutes or until rice is tender. Add sugar, salt and butter; mix well. Spoon into small bowls or dessert dishes. Garnish with almonds and sprinkle with cinnamon if desired....

Ingredients 2 cups whipped topping1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamonDash ground nutmegAssorted fresh fruit Preparation In a small bowl, combine the whipped topping, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Serve with fruit.

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup sugar1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg2 large eggs1 cup buttermilk1/3 cup canola oil1/4 teaspoon almond extract1 cup dried cranberries, chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Whisk together the first six ingredients. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, oil and extract. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in cranberries. Transfer to a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan....

Ingredients 2 cups ground fresh or frozen cranberries1/2 cup diced peeled apple1/4 cup raisins1/4 cup chopped walnuts, optional2 tablespoons liquid artificial sweetener1/2 teaspoon lemon juice Preparation In a bowl, combine all ingredients. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Ingredients 1 large firm banana, sliced1/2 teaspoon lemon juice3 tablespoons mayonnaise1/2 teaspoon sugar2 cups torn mixed salad greens5 fresh strawberries, sliced1 tablespoon salted peanuts, chopped Preparation Lightly toss banana slices with lemon juice. Place 1/4 cup in a small bowl; mash. Stir in the mayonnaise and sugar. In a salad bowl, combine the greens, strawberries and remaining banana slices; toss. Top with banana dressing; sprinkle with peanuts.

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups heavy whipping cream1/2 cup canola oil1/4 cup cider vinegar2 tablespoons sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperSalad greens and vegetables of your choice Preparation In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the cream, oil, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper; shake well. Serve with salad. Refrigerate leftovers.