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Ingredients 1 cup uncooked small pasta shells3/4 cup fresh broccoli florets1 small carrot, thinly sliced1/3 cup cubed process cheese (Velveeta)1/4 cup chopped cucumber1/4 cup diced celery1/4 cup sunflower kernels1 hard-boiled large egg, choppedDRESSING:1/2 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup prepared ranch salad dressing3 tablespoons milk2 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 tablespoon dried minced onion1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon prepared mustard Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water....

Ingredients 2/3 cup butter, softened2/3 cup shortening1 cup sugar1 cup packed brown sugar2 large eggs, room temperature2 teaspoons vanilla extract3-1/2 cups whole wheat flour1 teaspoon baking soda Preparation In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Roll into 1-in....

Ingredients 48 to 50 pretzel rings or squares48 to 50 milk chocolate or striped chocolate kisses1/4 cup milk chocolate M&M’s Preparation Place the pretzels on greased baking sheets; place a chocolate kiss in the center of each pretzel. Bake at 275° until chocolate is softened, for 2-3 minutes. Remove from the oven. Place an M&M’s candy on each, pressing down slightly so chocolate fills the pretzel holes. Refrigerate until chocolate is firm, 5-10 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons water4-1/2 teaspoons meringue powder1/4 teaspoon cream of tartarASSEMBLY:12 whole graham crackers12 chocolate cream Oreo cookies3 chocolate wafersAssorted candies, sprinkles and cookies Preparation In a small bowl, combine the confectioners’ sugar, water, meringue powder and cream of tartar; beat on low speed just until combined. Beat on high until stiff peaks form, 4-5 minutes. Cover frosting with a damp cloth between uses....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter2 large onions, chopped (about 2 cups)2 garlic cloves, minced1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1/2 pound ground pork1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon each ground cloves, ground mace and ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon pepper1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1 cup frozen shredded hash brown potatoes1 package (14.1 ounces) refrigerated pie pastry Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium heat....

Ingredients 2 cups cider vinegar1 medium onion, finely chopped1/2 cup water1 tablespoon ground ginger1 tablespoon grated orange zest1-1/2 teaspoons salt2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes3 cups packed brown sugar2 medium ripe unpeeled pears, finely chopped2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries1 large tart unpeeled apple, finely chopped1/2 cup dried currants Preparation In a Dutch oven, combine the first nine ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix1 large egg2 tablespoons butter, melted1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon paprika Preparation In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Pour into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until the top and edges are golden brown.

Ingredients 2 large eggs, slightly beaten2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons cider vinegar1 tablespoon butter, softened1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 small sweet red pepper, chopped4 green onions (both white and green portions), choppedFresh baby carrotsFresh broccoli florets Preparation In a small saucepan over low heat, whisk together the first 5 ingredients. Increase heat to medium; whisk until thickened, 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in cream cheese, pepper and onions; mix well....

Ingredients 1/4 lb. skinless cod or flounder fillet 5 scallions 3 jalapeños 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 tbsp. chopped parsley 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper 3/4 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 c. mayonnaise 1 lb. lump crabmeat 1 1/2 c. panko bread crumbs 3/4 c. mayonnaise 1 chipotle chile in adobo 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 tsp. Old Bay seasoning 1 tsp. Dijon mustard...

Ingredients 1 tbsp. lime juice 1/2 tsp. grated lime zest 1 tsp. salt fresh-ground black pepper 1/2 c. olive oil 3 tbsp. Cooking oil 8 trout fillets (about 2 pounds in all) Preparation Step 1In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, lime zest, 1/8 teaspoon of the salt, and a pinch of pepper. Add the olive oil slowly, whisking. Heat the oven to 200°F. Cover a baking sheet with paper towels....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups sugar2 large eggs, lightly beaten1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups cake flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 cup sour creamFILLING:1/2 cup chopped walnuts1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamonTOPPING:7 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 cup packed brown sugar3 tablespoons sugar2 teaspoons ground cinnamon5 tablespoons cold butter1 cup chopped walnutsICING:1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1-1/2 teaspoons whole milk1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar....

Ingredients 1/4 cup light corn syrup2 tablespoons brown sugar1 tablespoon sugar1/4 cup creamy peanut butter1-1/2 cups cornflakes1/4 cup Spanish peanuts1/2 cup milk chocolate chips, melted Preparation In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring corn syrup and sugars to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in peanut butter. Fold in cornflakes and peanuts. Gently press into a 9x5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Spread melted chocolate evenly over top....

Ingredients 3 cups cooked pasta1/2 cup thinly sliced carrot1/2 cup thinly sliced celery1 cup parboiled broccoli florets1 green onion, thinly sliced1/4 cup chopped onion1/2 to 3/4 cup bottled cucumber salad dressing1 teaspoon dill weedSalt and pepper to taste Preparation Combine all ingredients in a large salad bowl. Chill until serving time.

Ingredients 5 Persian or small cucumbers, cut into 1/2-inch rounds4-1/2 teaspoons kosher saltMARINADE:3 tablespoons rice vinegar2 tablespoons mirin (sweet rice wine)2 tablespoons honey2 teaspoons canola oil2 teaspoons sesame oil1/2 teaspoon chili garlic sauce1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Preparation Place cucumbers in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with salt and toss. Let stand 20 minutes. Rinse and blot dry with paper towels. In a large bowl or shallow dish, combine marinade ingredients....

Ingredients 2 cups butter, softened2 cups sugar2 cups packed brown sugar4 large eggs, room temperature2 teaspoons vanilla extract4 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons baking powder2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon salt2 cups cornflakes2 cups rolled oats1 package (8 ounces) sweetened shredded coconut1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips1 cup chopped walnuts Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 14 ounces semisweet chocolate, divided1 cup heavy whipping cream1/3 cup butter, softened1 teaspoon rum extract1/2 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts, toasted Preparation Coarsely chop 12 ounces chocolate; set aside. In a saucepan, heat cream over low heat until bubbles form around sides of pan. Remove from the heat; add chopped chocolate, stirring until melted and smooth. Cool to slightly warmer than room temperature. Stir in butter and extract. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or until firm....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 24 squares)6 tablespoons butter, softened1 envelope unflavored gelatin1/4 cup cold water1/4 cup whole milk1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar2 teaspoons grated lemon zest1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling Preparation In a small bowl, combine crumbs and butter; press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Chill 15 minutes....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) frozen sliced carrots1/4 cup honey1 to 2 tablespoons butter1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation Cook carrots according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, heat the honey, butter and cinnamon until butter is melted; stir to blend. Drain carrots; place in a serving bowl. Drizzle with honey mixture.

Ingredients 1 medium green or sweet red pepper, julienned4 green onions, chopped1 garlic clove, minced2 tablespoons olive oil1 pound sea scallops1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes2 tablespoons lime juice1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest4 medium navel oranges, peeled and sectioned2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantroHot cooked rice or pasta Preparation In a large skillet, saute the pepper, onions and garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add scallops, salt and pepper flakes; cook for 4 minutes....

Ingredients 3/4 cup chopped green pepper3/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup butter, divided1-1/2 cups cornmeal1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/3 cup sugar3 tablespoons cornstarch2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt2 large eggs1 cup 2% milk1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blendCILANTRO BUTTER:1/2 cup butter, softened1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro1/4 teaspoon grated lime zest Preparation In a large skillet, saute peppers and onion in 2 tablespoons butter for 3-4 minutes or until tender....