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Ingredients 1 turkey (10 to 12 pounds)2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme4 teaspoons kosher salt1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon garlic powder1 tablespoon paprika1 tablespoon coarsely ground pepper Oil for deep-fat frying Preparation In a small bowl, combine first 6 ingredients. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from turkey; rub salt mixture under skin, inside cavity and over outside of turkey. Tuck wings under turkey; tie drumsticks together. Refrigerate 18-24 hours. Add oil to turkey deep fryer; preheat oil to 275°....

Ingredients 4 large eggs, separated1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon almond extract3/4 cup sugar divided1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup baking cocoa1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar1 quart cookies and cream ice cream, softenedFROSTING:2 cups confectioners’ sugar3 tablespoons baking cocoa1/4 cup milk1/4 cup butter, softened1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Line a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan with waxed paper; grease the paper and set aside....

Ingredients 2/3 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar1 large egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/3 cup ground almonds1/4 teaspoon almond extract1/4 cup baking cocoa Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Divide dough in half; add almonds and almond extract to one portion....

Ingredients 3 large eggs 2 large egg whites 1 3/4 c. whole milk 1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour 2 tsp. sugar 2 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1/4 lb. Gruyère, Swiss, or any kind of cheese you got, shredded Preparation Step 1Heat the oven to 425°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin pan.Step 2Measure all of the ingredients except the cheese into the pitcher of a blender. Blend on medium-low until smooth and well combined....

Ingredients 4-1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets3 cups chopped sweet red pepper10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1/3 cup sliced green onions1/4 cup chopped pecans3/4 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon cider vinegarDash pepper Preparation Combine the first 5 ingredients. In a small bowl, stir together remaining ingredients until smooth. Pour over broccoli mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 garlic cloves, minced1 medium green pepper, chopped1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms1/2 cup chopped onion1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce2 tablespoons chili powder2 teaspoons sugar1 teaspoon ground cumin1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained2 cups sliced zucchini2 cups frozen sweet corn, thawed1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, optional Preparation In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup cornmeal2 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten2/3 cup water1/3 cup fat-free milk2 tablespoons canola oilDRESSING:10 slices bread, toasted and cubed3 cups chopped celery1-1/3 cups chopped onion1 teaspoon canola oil3 teaspoons reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules or 1-1/2 vegetable bouillon cubes1/4 cup boiling water1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth2 large eggs, lightly beaten2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes1-1/2 teaspoons rubbed sage1 teaspoon each poultry seasoning, dried basil and rosemary, crushed1/2 teaspoon each salt and dried thyme...

Ingredients 1 pound jalapeno peppers (about 16), cut into 1/4-inch slices1-1/2 cups thinly sliced garlic cloves (about 4 bulbs)3-1/2 cups sugar1-1/4 cups red wine vinegar3/4 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon mustard seed3/4 teaspoon celery seed1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric1 cayenne pepper, minced, optional Preparation Pack jalapenos and garlic into three hot 1-pint jars to within 1/2 in. of the top. In a large saucepan, bring sugar, vinegar, seasonings and, if desired, cayenne pepper to a boil....

Ingredients 1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed3/4 cup sugar1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro2 green onions, chopped2 teaspoons lime juice1 teaspoon grated lime zest1/4 teaspoon each ground allspice, cinnamon and cuminTortilla chips Preparation Place the cranberries, sugar, chiles, cilantro, onions, lime juice, zest and spices in a food processor; cover and pulse just until blended. Transfer to a serving bowl; chill until serving....

Ingredients 1 package (12 ounces) fresh cranberries or frozen cranberries (3 cups), thawed and coarsely chopped1/2 cup honey2 medium navel oranges, peeled, sectioned and cut into 1/2-inch chunks1 small red onion, finely chopped1/2 cup dried apricots, cut into thin strips1/4 to 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro1 to 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced2 tablespoons lime juiceTurkey breast Preparation In a bowl, combine cranberries and honey. Stir in the oranges, onion, apricots, cilantro, jalapenos and lime juice....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups half-and-half cream1 cup whole milk1-1/4 cups sugar2 large eggs, lightly beaten12 ounces cream cheese, cubed1 tablespoon lemon juice1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a large saucepan, heat the cream and milk to 175°; stir in sugar 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 can (8-1/4 ounces) cream-style corn8 saltines, crushed1 tablespoon butter, melted1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 egg1/4 cup 2% milk Preparation In a small bowl, combine the corn, saltines, butter, salt and pepper. Transfer to a shallow 2-cup baking dish coated with cooking spray. In a small bowl, whisk egg and milk; pour over corn mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 1/4 cup each diced green pepper, onion and mushrooms1 to 2 tablespoons butter2 eggs1/8 teaspoon saltPinch pepper1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In an 8-in. skillet, saute green pepper, onion and mushrooms in butter until tender. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. In a small bowl, beat eggs, salt and pepper. Pour into the skillet. Cook over medium heat; as eggs set, lift edges, letting uncooked portion flow underneath....

Ingredients 2 1/2 lb. blueberries (8 cups) 3/4 c. sugar c. plus 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1/2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest pinch of salt Flaky Pie Dough Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and position a rack in the lower third. In a bowl, toss the blueberries with the 3/4 cup of sugar, the cornstarch, the lemon juice, the lemon zest and the salt....

Ingredients 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)1 package (3.4 ounces) cook-and-serve chocolate pudding mixGLAZE:2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips2-1/2 tablespoons butter1-1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar3 tablespoons hot waterWhite decorating icing, optional Preparation Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions for cupcakes, using 20 paper-lined muffin cups. Cool completely. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, prepare pudding mix according to package directions. Press plastic wrap onto surface of pudding; refrigerate until cold....

Ingredients 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 16 squares)1/4 cup sugar1/3 cup butter, meltedFILLING:3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk3/4 cup chocolate malted milk powder4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled1 teaspoon vanilla extractConfectioners’ sugar, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. Combine the cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan; set aside....

Ingredients 1 leftover turkey carcass (from a 12- to 14-pound turkey)4-1/2 quarts water1 medium onion, quartered1 medium carrot, cut into 2-inch pieces1 celery rib, cut into 2-inch piecesSOUP:2 cups shredded cooked turkey4 celery ribs, chopped2 cups frozen corn2 medium carrots, sliced1 large onion, chopped1 cup uncooked orzo pasta2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon curry powder1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place the turkey carcass in a stockpot; add the water, onion, carrot and celery....

Ingredients 1 pork tenderloin (1 pound) 1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided 1 tablespoon olive oil3/4 cup apple cider or juice1/4 cup maple syrup2 tablespoons cider vinegar Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Cut tenderloin in half to fit skillet; sprinkle with salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown pork on all sides. Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. pan. Roast until a thermometer reads 145°, 12-15 minutes....

Ingredients 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1/2 cup sugar, divided1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1 cup 2% milk6 tablespoons butter7 to 7-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten1 teaspoon saltFILLING:1/4 cup butter, softened5 teaspoons ground cinnamon3/4 cup packed brown sugar3/4 cup raisins or dried currantsVanilla frosting, optional Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar in water. In a saucepan, heat milk and butter to 110°-115°; add to yeast mixture....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons each chopped celery, green pepper and sweet red pepper4-1/2 teaspoons chopped onion2 tablespoons butter, divided1/2 cup chicken broth1/4 cup shredded carrot1 cup seasoned stuffing mix1 can (6-1/2 ounces) minced clams, drained1/4 teaspoon lemon juice Preparation In a small saucepan, saute the celery, peppers and onion in 1 tablespoon butter until almost tender. Stir in broth and carrot. Bring to a boil. Stir in stuffing mix. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes....