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Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter, softened3 slices rustic Italian bread3 slices cheddar or provolone cheese2 pieces leaf lettuce3 slices tomato7 thin slices deli smoked peppered turkey breast1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced3 tablespoons blue cheese spread7 thin slices deli oven-roasted chicken7 thin slices deli ham5 crisp cooked bacon strips1 hard-boiled large egg, sliced Preparation Spread butter over 1 side of each bread slice. Place 1 slice cheese on each unbuttered side of bread....

Ingredients 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)2 cups sour cream2 cups sugar1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawedFresh mint leaves and red gumdrops, optional Preparation Prepare and bake cake according to package directions in two 9-in. round baking pans. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. For filling, in a large bowl, combine sour cream and sugar. Stir in coconut (filling will be soft)....

Ingredients 1 loaf (10-3/4 ounces) frozen pound cake, thawed1/3 cup apricot preserves1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons orange juice, divided4 ounces German sweet chocolate1-1/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut, toasted, divided1-3/4 cups cold 2% milk1 cup half-and-half cream1 package (5.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix Preparation Trim crust from top, sides and bottom of cake. Cut cake into 16 slices. Spread preserves over eight slices; top with remaining cake. Cut into 1-in. cubes....

Ingredients 1 cup cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs3 tablespoons sugar3 tablespoons butter, meltedFILLING:4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1-1/3 cups sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon almond extract4 large eggs, lightly beaten3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled1 to 2 drops red food coloring, optional1/4 cup seedless strawberry jam, warmedSliced fresh strawberries and sweetened whipped cream Preparation Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in....

Ingredients 4 large baking potatoes1 tablespoon butter1 medium onion, sliced1-1/2 cups finely chopped cooked corned beef1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon prepared mustard, optional 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese1/3 cup Thousand Island salad dressing1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions or minced fresh parsley Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Scrub potatoes; pierce several times with a fork. Bake until tender, 50-75 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat....

Ingredients 1 cup heavy whipping cream1 cup mayonnaise1/8 teaspoon salt1/4 cup prepared horseradish Preparation In a bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form. Add mayonnaise and salt; blend thoroughly. Fold in horseradish. Chill until serving. Use as a condiment with roast beef, corned beef, pork or sandwiches.

Ingredients 8 eggs1/3 cup heavy whipping cream2/3 cup cubed fully cooked ham1 green onion, choppedDash saltDash pepper4 teaspoons butter4 ounces cream cheese, cubed Preparation In a large bowl, whisk eggs and cream; stir in the ham, onion, salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add egg mixture; cook and stir until almost set. Stir in cream cheese. Cook and stir until completely set.

Ingredients 6 cups popped popcorn3 cups Crispix2 cups Cheerios1-1/4 cups pecan halves1-1/4 cups dry-roasted peanuts1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup light corn syrup1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon baking soda Preparation In a greased roasting pan, combine the popcorn, cereals and nuts. In a large saucepan, bring the brown sugar, butter and corn syrup to a boil. Boil until a candy thermometer reads 250° (hard-ball stage), about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 2 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup chunky peanut butter2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons sour cream1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract2 individual graham cracker tart shells2 tablespoons whipped toppingChopped peanuts, optional Preparation In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, peanut butter and sugar until blended. Stir in sour cream and vanilla. Spoon into tart shells. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Top with whipped topping. Sprinkle with peanuts if desired.

Ingredients 1 package (11 ounces) vanilla wafers, crushed1/2 cup chopped pecans3/4 cup butter, melted1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream, softenedFUDGE TOPPING:1 cup sugar5 tablespoons baking cocoa3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup whole milk2 tablespoons butter, softened Preparation Combine wafer crumbs, pecans and butter. Press half of mixture into a 13x9-in. dish. Freeze for 30 minutes. Remove softened ice cream from package; spread over crust. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture. Freeze, covered, for at least 4 hours....

Ingredients 1-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast1 cup warm water (110° to 115°), divided2-1/2 cups bread flour1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon sugar2 tablespoons olive oil1 package (3 ounces) sliced pepperoni3 cups brick cheese or mozzarella cheese, cubed1 can (8 ounces) pizza sauceCrushed red pepper flakes, optional Preparation In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in ¼ cup warm water; let stand 5 minutes. In a food processor, combine flour, salt and sugar; pulse to combine....

Ingredients 12 hard-boiled large eggs1/3 cup mayonnaise3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika Preparation Cut eggs in half lengthwise. Remove yolks; set whites aside. In a small bowl, mash yolks. Add the mayonnaise, bacon, onion and relish; mix well. Stuff into egg whites. Refrigerate until serving. Sprinkle with paprika.

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened3/4 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1 cup finely chopped nuts, divided2 cups semisweet chocolate chips2 tablespoons shortening Preparation In a bowl, cream butter, brown sugar and vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in 1/4 cup of nuts. Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into 1-1/2-in. x 1-in. ovals. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets....

Ingredients 1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix2 cups sour cream4 large eggs, room temperature1 cup water3/4 cup canola oil1 cup semisweet chocolate chipsOptional: Whipped cream or ice cream Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Stir in chocolate chips. Pour into a greased 5-qt. slow cooker....

Ingredients 5 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour 14 oz. semisweet chocolate 2 tbsp. sugar 2 large eggs 1/4 tsp. salt Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Generously butter a standard 6-cup muffin tin. Dust with flour, tapping out excess; set aside.Step 2Put chocolate, butter, and 1 tablespoon sugar in a medium heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water; whisk occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat, and let stand until cool and thickened, 3 to 5 minutes....

Ingredients 2 large fennel bulbs2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon butter6 tablespoons orange juice3 tablespoons lemon juice1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper2 large navel oranges, peeled and slicedSalad greens Preparation Remove fronds from fennel bulbs; set aside for garnish. Cut bulbs into thin slices. In a large skillet, saute fennel slices in oil and butter until crisp-tender. Stir in the juices, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium....

Ingredients 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted1-1/2 cups water1 tablespoon butter1 pound smoked kielbasa, cut into 1/2-inch pieces3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a large skillet, combine the soup, water and butter; bring to a boil. Add kielbasa and rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 18 minutes or until rice is almost tender....

Ingredients 1/4 cup cornbread/muffin mix3 tablespoons prepared ranch salad dressing6 chicken tenderloins2 teaspoons canola oil Preparation Place cornbread mix and salad dressing in separate shallow bowls. Dip chicken in dressing, then roll in cornbread mix. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until meat is no longer pink.

Ingredients 1 medium acorn squash (about 1-1/2 pounds)1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium onion, chopped2 fully cooked spinach and feta chicken sausage links (3 ounces each), sliced1/2 cup chicken stock1/2 cup uncooked couscousCrumbled feta cheese, optional Preparation Cut squash lengthwise in half; remove and discard seeds. Sprinkle squash with salt and pepper; place in a microwave-safe dish, cut side down. Microwave, covered, on high for 10-12 minutes or until tender....

Ingredients 2 cups graham cracker crumbs3 tablespoons sugar1/2 cup butter, melted1 jar (11-3/4 ounces) hot fudge ice cream toppingFILLING:1/2 cup cold milk2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla or chocolate pudding mix2 cartons (16 ounces each) frozen whipped topping, thawed6 to 7 (2.07 ounces each) Snickers candy bars, chopped, divided Preparation In a small bowl, combine the crumb and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. dish....