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Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)2 tablespoons butter, softened2 tablespoons sugar1 egg2 teaspoons dill seed2 teaspoons dried minced onion1/2 teaspoon salt3 cups all-purpose flour Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, butter, sugar, egg, dill seed, onion, salt and 1-1/2 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in remaining flour (batter will be sticky)....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter2 ounces unsweetened chocolate1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt2 large eggs, room temperature1 cup sugar1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 package (10 ounces) miniature marshmallowsGLAZE:1/2 cup sugar2 tablespoons 2% milk2 tablespoons butter1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preparation In a microwave, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Cool for 10 minutes. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside....

Ingredients 1 round (8 ounces) Brie cheese1/4 cup chutney2 tablespoons bacon bitsAssorted crackers Preparation Place the cheese in an ungreased ovenproof serving dish. Top with chutney and bacon. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is softened. Serve with crackers.

Ingredients 2 frozen puff pastry shells2 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced2/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon apple juice, divided3/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 tablespoons brown sugar1 teaspoon cornstarch1 tablespoon finely chopped walnuts Preparation Bake pastry shells according to package directions. In a saucepan, combine the apples, 2/3 cup apple juice and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until apples are tender. Stir in brown sugar. Combine cornstarch and remaining juice until smooth....

Ingredients 4 cups water3/4 cup kosher salt3/4 cup sugar2 medium lemons, quartered6 fresh rosemary sprigs6 fresh thyme sprigs8 garlic cloves, halved1 tablespoon coarsely ground pepper2 cups cold apple juice2 cups cold orange juice2 large oven roasting bags1 bone-in turkey breast (5 to 6 pounds)HERB BUTTER:1/3 cup butter, softened4 teaspoons grated lemon zest1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme1-1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepperSEASONED SALT BUTTER:1/4 cup butter, melted1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt...

Ingredients 1 cup mashed ripe persimmon pulp1 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1 cup chopped pecans1 cup dried cranberries or raisins Preparation Place persimmon pulp in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and persimmon....

Ingredients 1 c. low-sodium chicken broth 1/4 c. low-sodium soy sauce 3 tbsp. unseasoned rice vinegar 2 tbsp. ketchup 2 tbsp. sugar 1 tbsp. Shaoxing (Chinese cooking wine) or sherry 1 tbsp. cornstarch 1 tsp. Chinese chile-garlic sauce 3 tbsp. canola oil 1 1/2 tbsp. ginger 2 large cloves garlic 4 fillets branzino 2 scallions Steamed rice Preparation Step 1In a small bowl, whisk broth, soy sauce, vinegar, ketchup, sugar, wine, cornstarch, and chile sauce....

Ingredients 2 pounds chicken wings1 tablespoon olive oil2 tablespoons cornstarch1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation Using a sharp knife, cut through the 2 wing joints; discard wing tips. Place remaining wing pieces in a large bowl. Add oil; toss to coat. Sprinkle with remaining ingredients; toss to coat. Grill wings on an oiled grill rack, covered, over medium heat, or broil 4 in....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/3 cup sugar1 large egg1/8 teaspoon almond extractTOPPING:1/2 cup sour cream4 teaspoons sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractAssorted fresh fruit, optional Preparation In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar for 2 minutes or until smooth. Add the egg and almond extract; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into a 7-in. pie plate coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes....

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta8 ounces fresh sugar snap peas (about 2 cups), halved diagonally2 tablespoons olive oil1 pound uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined3 teaspoons curry powder1 teaspoon ground cumin3/4 teaspoon salt6 green onions, diagonally sliced Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions, adding snap peas during the last 1-2 minutes of cooking. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute shrimp 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1 small onion, chopped1 tablespoon canola oil1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of shrimp soup, undiluted1 teaspoon curry powder1 package (1 pound) frozen uncooked small shrimp, thawed, peeled and deveined1 cup sour creamHot cooked rice Preparation In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Stir in soup and curry powder; bring to a boil. Add the shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink. Reduce heat. Stir in sour cream; heat through....

Ingredients 4 large baking potatoes2 cups sour cream1 envelope onion soup mix1 tablespoon finely chopped onion5 garlic cloves, mincedDash hot pepper sauceOil for deep-fat frying1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese6 to 8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled4 teaspoons minced chives or green onion Preparation Bake potatoes at 400° for 1 hour or until tender. Meanwhile, for dip, combine the sour cream, soup mix, onion, garlic and hot pepper sauce in a bowl....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 large eggs2 teaspoons anise extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups sliced almonds, toasted2 tablespoons aniseed10 ounces milk chocolate candy coating, melted Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and extract. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in almonds and aniseed....

Ingredients 1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix2 cups cold milk28 miniature cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed, divided1/4 cup crushed miniature candy canes or peppermint candyFrozen whipped topping, thawedAdditional miniature candy canes or peppermint candy Preparation Prepare pudding with milk according to package directions. Divide among individual dessert dishes. Reserve 2 tablespoons crushed cookies; sprinkle the remaining cookies over pudding. Top with crushed candy. Spoon whipped topping over candy. Sprinkle with reserved crushed cookies....

Ingredients 1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup butter, melted3 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided3 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced (about 3 cups)1/2 cup dried cranberries12 slices day-old French bread (1 inch thick)6 large eggs1-1/2 cups whole milk3 teaspoons vanilla extract Preparation In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, butter and 1 teaspoon cinnamon; pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with apples and cranberries. Arrange bread slices over fruit. In a small bowl, whisk eggs, milk, vanilla and remaining cinnamon; pour over bread....

Ingredients 1-3/4 cups whole milk2/3 cup plus 2 cups sugar, divided2 eggs, beaten3 cups heavy whipping cream, divided2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup water1 tablespoon corn syrup2 baked cinnamon buns, cubed9 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted Preparation In a large heavy saucepan, heat milk and 2/3 cup sugar until bubbles form around sides of pan. Whisk a small amount of hot mixture into eggs; return all to the pan, whisking constantly....

Ingredients 1 pound rock or kosher salt1 dozen fresh cherrystone clams1/3 cup soft bread crumbs3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, divided2 tablespoons olive oil1 garlic clove, minced1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. Spread salt into an oven-safe metal serving platter or a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Shuck clams, reserving bottom shells; drain liquid (save for another use). Arrange clams in salt-lined pan. Combine the bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons parsley, oil, garlic, cayenne and pepper; spoon over clams....

Ingredients 2 pounds bone-in country-style pork ribs1 medium onion, chopped1 tablespoon canola oil1 can (14 ounces) sauerkraut, undrained1 cup unsweetened applesauce2 tablespoons brown sugar2 teaspoons caraway seeds1 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook ribs and onion in oil until ribs are browned and onion is tender. Remove from the heat. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over ribs. Cover and bake at 350° until ribs are tender, 1-1/2 to 2 hours....

Ingredients 8 hard-boiled large eggs1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup frozen peas, thawed3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled Preparation Cut eggs in half lengthwise. Remove yolks; set whites aside. In a small bowl, mash yolks. Add the cream cheese, mustard, salt and pepper; beat until blended. Stir in peas. Stuff or pipe mixture into egg whites. Sprinkle with bacon. Refrigerate until serving....

Ingredients 12 oz. farfalle pasta 1 package frozen green peas 3/4 c. heavy cream c. canned reduced-sodium chicken broth 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese 2 tbsp. pine nuts 1 bunch arugula Coarse salt ground pepper Preparation Step 1For the kids (serves 2): In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente, according to package instructions; add peas 1 minute before end of cooking. Drain; return pasta and peas to pot....