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Ingredients 2 cups chopped dates1 cup hot water1 cup sugar2/3 cup shortening2 large eggs1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon saltTOPPING:1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup chopped nuts Preparation In a small bowl, combine dates and water; set aside to cool (do not drain). In a large bowl, cream sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually added to creamed mixture....

Ingredients 3 oz. cream cheese 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 c. confectioners’ sugar 3 1/2 oz. semisweet chocolate 2 round baked chocolate cake layers 4 oz. white chocolate 7 oz. extra-bittersweet chocolate 1/2 c. Toasted pumpkin seeds 12 black licorice whips Preparation Step 1In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with the butter, 1/2 cup of the confectioners’ sugar and the melted chocolate. Crumble 1 1/2 of the warm cake layers into the bowl and beat at low speed until incorporated....

Ingredients 2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 1 c. best-quality unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tbsp. Coarse salt 4 stick softened unsalted butter 2 c. sugar 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 9 large room-temperature eggs 1/4 c. peanut butter 5 tbsp. milk Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Butter two 5- by 9-inch loaf pans. Combine all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt in a bowl.Step 2Cream butter and sugar with a mixer on high speed until pale and fluffy, for 8 minutes....

Ingredients 1 leftover turkey carcass (from a 12-pound turkey)3-1/2 quarts water4 cups apple cider or juice2 celery ribs, cut into 2-inch pieces1 large onion, cut into wedges1 large apple, cut into wedges1 large carrot, cut into 2-inch pieces8 sprigs fresh thyme2 sprigs fresh sageSOUP:3 cups shredded cooked turkey breast2 cups cooked long grain and wild rice2 large carrots, shredded1 large onion, chopped1 cup chopped celery1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon pepper...

Ingredients 4 apples, such as honeycrisp 1/2 c. butter, softened 1/4 c. old fashioned oats 1/4 c. packed brown sugar 1/4 c. chopped pecans 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg Pinch kosher salt Ice cream, for serving Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 375°. Core apples with a melon baller without cutting through the bottom. Step 2In a medium bowl mix together butter, oats, brown sugar, pecans, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt....

Ingredients 20 Oreo cookies, finely crushed (about 1-2/3 cups)1/4 cup butter, meltedFILLING:3 tablespoons instant coffee granules2 tablespoons hot water4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1-1/3 cups sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 teaspoons vanilla extract4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beatenGANACHE:1 cup semisweet chocolate chips2/3 cup heavy whipping cream1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extractOptional: Whipped cream and coarsely chopped espresso beans Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in....

Ingredients 1/3 cup water1/4 cup uncooked couscous1/3 cup garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained1/4 cup seeded chopped cucumber1 small plum tomato, seeded and chopped1/4 cup prepared balsamic vinaigrette2 lettuce leaves2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese Preparation In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5-10 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork; cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour....

Ingredients 8 ounces medium pasta shells5 bacon strips, chopped1 pound ground beef1 medium red onion, chopped1 medium green or sweet red pepper, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced2 cups frozen corn, thawed1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained1-1/4 cups buttermilk4 ounces cream cheese, cubed1 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; set aside. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 2 packages (3 ounces each) raspberry gelatin1 cup boiling water1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained1 cup orange juiceSugared cranberries, optional Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in the cranberry sauce, pineapple and orange juice. Pour into a 6-cup ring mold coated with cooking spray. Cover and refrigerate until set, about 4 hours. Unmold onto a serving platter. If desired, garnish with sugared cranberries....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup sugar3 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 large egg, room temperature1 cup eggnog1/4 cup butter, melted3/4 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, whisk the first 5 ingredients. In another bowl, whisk egg, eggnog and melted butter until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Spoon 1 tablespoon batter in bottom of each of 12 greased or paper-lined muffin cups....

Ingredients 3/4 cup fresh broccoli florets3/4 cup fresh cauliflowerets1/2 cup water1 tablespoon butter1-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour1/2 cup milk1 slice American cheese1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheeseAdditional Parmesan cheese, optional Preparation Place the first three ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Drain and keep warm. In another small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour. Gradually stir in milk....

Ingredients 2 2 1/2-pound heads of cauliflower 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 3 garlic cloves 4 anchovy fillets 6 medium scallions 1 c. chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth 2 c. heavy cream 1 1/2 c. fresh whole wheat bread crumbs 3 tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 tbsp. unsalted butter Salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a large saucepan, steam the cauliflower until just tender, about 7 minutes; let cool slightly....

Ingredients 2 cups whole milk3/4 cup sugar1/8 teaspoon salt2 eggs, lightly beaten2 cups heavy whipping cream2 tablespoons vanilla extractColored sprinkles, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, heat milk to 175°; stir in sugar and salt until dissolved. Whisk a small amount of hot mixture into the eggs. Return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture reaches at least 160° and coats the back of a metal spoon....

Ingredients 1 cup quinoa, rinsed6 medium cucumbers1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved1 package (4 ounces) crumbled tomato and basil feta cheese1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, chopped1/4 cup lemon juice3 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon pepper1 carton (14 ounces) roasted garlic hummusMinced fresh basil, optional Preparation Cook quinoa according to package directions. Transfer to a large bowl; cool slightly....

Ingredients 2-2/3 cups fresh raspberries2 teaspoons sugar1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs2 tablespoons butter, melted4 tablespoons whipped cream in a can1/4 teaspoon baking cocoa Preparation In a small bowl, combine raspberries and sugar; set aside. In another small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and butter. Press into an 8x6-in. rectangle on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 5-6 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely on a wire rack. Break into large pieces....

Ingredients SPICE MIX:1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon whole allspice1/2 teaspoon whole cloves1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground nutmegADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR CRANBERRY WASSAIL:1 quart cranberry juice1 quart pineapple juice1/2 cup sugar Preparation Combine spice mix ingredients; place in the center of two 6-in. square pieces of cheesecloth. Bring corners together and tie with kitchen string. Yield: 1 spice bag. To use as a room scent: Place spice bag in a 2-cup microwave-safe measuring cup filled with hot water....

Ingredients 1 package (7-1/4 ounces) macaroni and cheese dinner mix1 pound ground beef1/2 cup sliced celery1/4 cup chopped green pepper1/4 cup chopped onion1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperMinced fresh parsley Preparation Prepare macaroni and cheese according to package directions; set aside. In a large skillet, cook the beef, celery, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 1/2 cup sliced cucumber1/2 medium lemon, sliced1/2 lime, sliced1/2 medium orange, sliced2 quarts water Preparation Combine all ingredients in a large glass carafe or pitcher. Cover and refrigerate 12-24 hours.

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1 egg1/2 cup sour cream1/4 cup butter, melted1/4 teaspoon almond extract1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips1/4 cup sliced almondsAdditional sugar Preparation In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk the egg, sour cream, butter and extract. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in coconut and chocolate chips....

Ingredients 1 envelope unflavored gelatin1/4 cup cold water2 teaspoons instant coffee granules1/4 cup boiling waterSugar substitute equivalent to 2 teaspoons sugar2 ice cubes2 cups plus 4 tablespoons reduced-fat whipped topping, dividedAdditional coffee granules, crushed Preparation In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 2 minutes. In a small saucepan, dissolve coffee granules in boiling water. Add gelatin mixture; cook and stir just until gelatin is dissolved (do not boil)....