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Ingredients 1 egg1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 medium onion, chopped1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 pounds ground beef8 slices cheddar cheese8 hamburger buns, split Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into eight 3/4-in.-thick patties. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and meat is no longer pink....

Ingredients 2 cups creamy peanut butter1/2 cup butter, cubed4 cups confectioners’ sugar3 cups crisp rice cereal4 cups semisweet chocolate chips1/4 cup shortening Preparation In a small saucepan, combine peanut butter and butter. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until smooth. Remove from the heat. In a large bowl, combine confectioners’ sugar and cereal. Pour peanut butter mixture over cereal; toss to coat. Roll into 1-in. balls; place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets....

Ingredients 4 cups cubed peeled butternut squash1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges2 tablespoons apple cider1 tablespoon olive oil1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. Place the squash and onion in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine cider, oil, brown sugar, salt, pepper and nutmeg; pour over squash mixture. Cover and bake 35 minutes or until tender, stirring every 10 minutes.

Ingredients 6 oranges 2 red grapefruits 2 limes 1 large shallot 1/2 c. flat-leaf parsley 1 tsp. lemon zest 2 tbsp. lemon juice 1/4 c. crème fraîche or sour cream 2 tbsp. pure maple syrup 1 tsp. poppy seeds salt Preparation Step 1Using a sharp knife, carefully peel the oranges, red grapefruits, and limes, removing all of the bitter white pith. Working over a small bowl to catch the juices from the fruit, cut in between the membranes to release the sections....

Ingredients 1/2 c. large pearl tapioca 2 can unsweetened coconut milk 3 c. whole milk 1/2 c. sugar 1 c. lilac blossoms 36 fresh lilacs and/or Candied Lilacs Lilac Blackberry Syrup Preparation Step 1Soak tapioca in coconut milk for 1 hour, stirring occasionally to make sure you end up with individual bouncy nuggets rather than a solid lump of tapioca.Step 2Combine milk and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat and bring to a fast simmer....

Ingredients all-purpose flour Pate Brisee 7 1/2 c. Concord grapes 1/2 c. sugar 4 1/2 tsp. cornstarch 1 large egg Preparation Step 1On a lightly floured work surface, roll 1 piece of pate brisee into a 15-inch round. With a dry pastry brush, sweep off the excess flour; fit dough into a 9-inch pie plate, pressing it into the edges. Trim to a 1-inch overhang all around. Crimp edge as desired....

Ingredients 1/2 pound medium fresh mushrooms1/4 cup butter, melted1/2 teaspoon dill weed1/2 teaspoon garlic salt Grilled lemon wedges, optional Preparation Thread mushrooms on four metal or soaked wooden skewers. Combine butter, dill and garlic salt; brush over mushrooms. Grill, covered, over medium-high heat until tender, 10-15 minutes, basting and turning every 5 minutes. Serve with grilled lemon wedges if desired.

Ingredients 4 center-cut bacon strips2 celery ribs, chopped1 large onion, chopped1 garlic clove, minced3 small potatoes, peeled and cubed1 cup water1 bottle (8 ounces) clam juice3 teaspoons reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules1/4 teaspoon white pepper1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/3 cup all-purpose flour2 cups fat-free half-and-half, divided2 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) chopped clams, undrained Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; set aside....

Ingredients 6 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons salt1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1-1/2 cups shortening6 large egg yolks3/4 cup plus 4-1/2 teaspoons water3 tablespoons lemon juice8 cups sliced peeled tart apples1-1/2 cups sugar1 cup crushed cornflakes1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 large egg white, lightly beaten Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt and baking powder. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk the egg yolks, water and lemon juice; gradually add to flour mixture, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball....

Ingredients 12 large corncobs4 cups water1 package (1-3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin4 cups sugarYellow food coloring Preparation Cut corn kernels from cobs and reserve for another recipe. In a stockpot, place corncobs and water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, 10 minutes. Discard cobs; strain liquid through cheesecloth. Liquid should measure 3 cups. Add additional water if necessary. Return to stockpot and stir in pectin. Bring to a full rolling boil....

Ingredients 1 corned beef brisket with spice packet (3 to 4 pounds), trimmed6 to 8 small red potatoes3 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces3 celery ribs, cut into 2-inch pieces2 tablespoons chopped celery leaves2 turnips, peeled and cut into wedges1 medium head cabbage, cut into 6 to 8 wedges1/2 pound fresh green beans3 to 4 ears fresh corn, halved Preparation Place corned beef and enclosed seasoning packet in an 8-qt. Dutch oven....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon3/4 cup packed brown sugar1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup dried cranberries1/2 cup chopped walnuts1/2 cup quick-cooking oatsADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:2/3 cup butter, softened1 large egg3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. In a 1-qt. glass container, layer flour mixture, brown sugar, 1/2 cup chocolate chips, cranberries, walnuts, oats and remaining chips....

Ingredients 1 medium navel orange4 medium pears, peeled and coarsely chopped1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries1 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon grated orange zest1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot1/8 teaspoon ground allspice Preparation Squeeze juice from the orange; add enough water to measure 1/2 cup. Pour into a saucepan; add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until the cranberries pop and mixture is thickened....

Ingredients 8 cups fresh cranberries2-1/2 cups sugar2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin1/3 cup orange juice2 cups diced apples1 cup chopped nutsLeaf lettuce and mayonnaise for garnish Preparation Finely grind the cranberries in a food chopper. Add sugar and mix thoroughly. Let stand 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. (If using frozen berries, let them stand until the mixture is at room temperature.) Place the gelatin and orange juice in the top of a double boiler; stir over hot water until gelatin is dissolved....

Ingredients 1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups 2% milk1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted1/2 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubed5 to 6 large baking potatoes, peeled1 cup chopped onionPaprika Preparation In a small saucepan, combine flour and salt; gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; whisk in soup and cheese until smooth. Set aside....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup graham cracker crumbs1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup chopped pecans1 package (12.6 ounces) milk chocolate M&M’s Preparation In a bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar; beat in egg. Add vanilla and milk. Blend in peanut butter. Combine dry ingredients; add to the creamed mixture....

Ingredients 1 pound cooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained1 celery rib, thinly sliced2 green onions, thinly sliced3/4 cup Miracle Whip2 tablespoons soy sauce1/2 teaspoon curry powderLeaf lettuce1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted Preparation In a bowl, combine the shrimp, water chestnuts, celery and onions. In a small bowl, combine the Miracle Whip, soy sauce and curry powder. Stir into shrimp mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1 large onion, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon white wine vinegar1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon pepper4 tablespoons cornstarch4 cups unsweetened almond milk Preparation In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onion; cook and stir until tender, 8-10 minutes. Add garlic, salt, vinegar, thyme and pepper; cook 1 minute longer. Mix cornstarch and almond milk until smooth; stir into saucepan....

Ingredients 2 large eggs1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar2/3 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup chopped walnuts1 cup chopped datesWhipped cream Preparation In a bowl, beat eggs. Gradually add sugars and beat until well mixed. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture and stir until moistened. Stir in nuts and dates. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes....

Ingredients 1 package white cake mix (regular size)3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar3 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped3 to 4 cups assorted candies (gumdrops, peanut M&M’s, gum balls, Lifesavers, chocolate stars)Foil star (2 inches)12 red cake candles (2-1/2 inches), optionalGreen colored sugar and fruit-flavored decorating candies, optional Preparation Prepare cake according to package directions. Divide batter between one 9-in. and one 8-in. greased and floured round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean....