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Ingredients 12 cups butter-flavored microwave popcorn1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips2 teaspoons shortening, divided1 package (10 to 12 ounces) vanilla or white chips2 cups coarsely chopped pecans, toasted Preparation Place the popcorn in a greased 15x10x1-in. pan; set aside. Melt chocolate chips and 1 teaspoon shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over popcorn. Place vanilla chips and remaining shortening in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, uncovered, at 70% power for 1 minute; stir....

Ingredients 1 pound bulk Italian sausage1 to 2 medium green peppers, julienned1/2 medium onion, chopped1 garlic clove, minced2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian stewed tomatoes1/4 cup tomato paste1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basilHot cooked pasta Preparation Brown sausage in a large saucepan; drain. Add green peppers, onion and garlic; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano and basil; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes....

Ingredients 2 (12-oz.) jars hot caramel topping 8 large lollipop sticks 24 large marshmallows 1 tsp. cinnamon 3/4 c. granulated sugar 1/3 c. graham cracker crumbs 1 (10-oz.) bag white chocolate chips Preparation Assemble Wands: Dip one end of each lollipop stick in 1" of water (this helps the marshmallows glide on easily). Skewer 3 marshmallows on each stick, starting at the wet end. Dip Marshmallows in Caramel: Dip marshmallows into caramel, gently tapping to remove excess caramel and place on parchment paper....

Ingredients 1 cup cola1/3 cup finely chopped onion1/3 cup barbecue sauce2 teaspoons hoisin sauce1 garlic clove, minced1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds)Hot cooked rice Preparation In a small saucepan, combine the first 8 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally, 10-15 minutes. Reserve 3/4 cup for serving. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup dry bread crumbs2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon baking powder1 large egg1 cup buttermilk1-3/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into stripsOil for deep-fat frying Preparation Combine the first 6 ingredients in a shallow bowl. In a second shallow bowl, whisk egg and buttermilk. Dip a few pieces of chicken at a time in buttermilk mixture, then in flour mixture; toss to coat....

Ingredients 2 cans (29 ounces each) sliced peaches1/2 cup packed brown sugar6 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional1 teaspoon lemon juice1 teaspoon vanilla extractTOPPING:1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup cold butter, cubed2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beatenBUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE:1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/8 teaspoon salt1/4 cup butter, melted2 tablespoons lemon juiceVanilla ice cream, optional Preparation Drain peaches, reserving 1/2 cup syrup for the sauce....

Ingredients 10 Oreo cookies, crushed3 tablespoons butter, melted14 whole Oreo cookiesFILLING:1/2 gallon white chocolate raspberry truffle ice cream, softened, divided 1/2 cup prepared fudge topping, divided Fresh raspberries, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine crushed cookies and butter; press onto bottom of a 9-in. pie plate. Stand whole cookies up around edges, pressing lightly into crust. Freeze until set, about 1 hour. For filling, spread half of ice cream over crushed cookies....

Ingredients 1 medium cucumber1 package (3 ounces) lime gelatin1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup boiling water1 cup mayonnaise1 cup 4% cottage cheese1 small onion, gratedOptional: Sliced cucumbers and fresh parsley Preparation Peel and halve cucumber; remove the seeds. Shred and pat dry; set aside. In a bowl, combine gelatin and salt with boiling water; stir until dissolved. Add mayonnaise and cottage cheese; mix well. Stir in the onion and shredded cucumber. Pour into an oiled 5-cup mold....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter, melted1 cup crushed cornflakes1 cup all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt3/4 cup egg substitute4 chicken drumsticks (4 ounces each), skin removed4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds), skin removed Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Drizzle butter in a 13x9-in. baking dish. In a shallow bowl, combine the cornflakes, flour and seasoned salt. Place egg substitute in another shallow bowl. Dip chicken in egg substitute, then roll in cornflake mixture....

Ingredients 1/4 c. cocoa powder 1/2 c. brown sugar tsp. salt 1 1/4 c. milk 1/2 tsp. vanilla 3 eggs 2 c. cooked rice (Use leftovers, or follow the package directions.) 1/2 c. dried cranberries (optional) Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Use the wooden spoon to combine the cocoa powder, brown sugar, and salt in the mixing bowl.Step 2Add a splash or two of the milk (about 1⁄4 cup, but you don’t need to measure)....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar1 large egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup finely ground cranberries1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts1 tablespoon grated orange zest3 tablespoons brown sugar2 teaspoons milk Preparation Combine butter, sugar, egg and vanilla. Beat until light and fluffy, scraping the bowl occasionally. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture, beating well. Refrigerate at least 1 hour....

Ingredients 1 cup canola oil1/2 cup sour cream1/4 cup heavy whipping cream1/4 cup cider vinegar1 teaspoon salt1 large garlic clove, mincedSalad greens Preparation In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, sour cream, cream, vinegar, salt and garlic; shake well. Chill. Serve with salad greens. Refrigerate leftovers.

Ingredients 1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules1-1/2 cups water, divided2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon lemon juice2 teaspoons olive oil1-1/2 teaspoons dill weed1/8 teaspoon salt9 fresh asparagus spears, cut into 2-inch pieces1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes Preparation In a small saucepan, bring the rice, bouillon and 1 cup water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-18 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender....

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 can (28 ounces) barbecue-flavored baked beans2 cups frozen corn, thawed4-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese12 whole wheat tortilla (8 inches), warmed3 cups shredded lettuce1-1/2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes3/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the beans, corn and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 beef flank steak (1 pound)1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper4 teaspoons olive oil, divided 1 medium onion, halved and sliced1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped1 garlic clove, minced1/2 cup salsa1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro2 teaspoons lime juiceDash hot pepper sauce8 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmedOptional toppings: salsa, cilantro, shredded lettuce and sour cream Preparation Sprinkle steak with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 1/4 cup sugar2 teaspoons ground cinnamon2 tubes (12.4 ounces each) refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing1/2 cup chopped pecans3 to 4 tablespoons raisins Preparation In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. Set aside icing packet from cinnamon rolls. Separate dough into 16 rolls; cut each into quarters. Place half of the roll pieces, cinnamon side up, in a lightly greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with pecans, raisins and half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture....

Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts, toasted3 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons cold butter6 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar2 teaspoons each orange, lemon and lime juice1 teaspoon each grated orange, lemon and lime peel Preparation In a food processor, combine the nuts, sugar and flour; cover and process until blended. Add butter; blend until mixture forms coarse crumbs. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of two greased 4-in....

Ingredients 3/4 cup meat drippings1 cup chopped carrot1 cup chopped celery1 cup chopped onion1/2 cup dry red wine2-1/2 cups beef stock1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper Preparation In a roasting pan, heat meat drippings over medium-high heat. Add carrot, celery and onion; cook and stir until vegetables are lightly browned and tender, 3-5 minutes, scraping brown bits from bottom of roasting pan. Add wine; simmer until reduced slightly, 3-5 minutes....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon baking powder2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided1/2 cup chopped walnuts1 jar (12 ounces) raspberry preserves1 cup white baking chips Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually beat into creamed mixture....

Ingredients 6 ounces uncooked linguine2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced2 green onions, chopped1 garlic clove, minced2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon olive oil1 large tomato, chopped2 teaspoons minced fresh basil1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper4 ounces reduced-fat provolone cheese, shredded3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the zucchini, mushrooms, onions and garlic in butter and oil for 3-5 minutes. Add the tomato, basil, salt and pepper; cover and simmer for 3 minutes....