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Ingredients 1/4 cup boiling water1/4 cup orange juice3/4 cup dried cranberries1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon grated orange zest1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar1/2 teaspoon baking soda3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Pour boiling water and orange juice over cranberries in a small bowl; let stand 5 minutes. Drain....

Ingredients 4 cups boiling water4 packages (3 ounces each) orange gelatin1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened1-1/2 cups orange juice2 cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges, drainedOrange slices, optional Preparation Add boiling water to gelatin; stir 2 minutes to completely dissolve. Stir in ice cream and orange juice until blended. Refrigerate until partially set. Fold in oranges. Pour into two 6-cup ring molds coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate overnight or until firm....

Ingredients 3 ounces cream cheese, softened3 tablespoons butter, melted, divided1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 cups cubed cooked chicken2 tablespoons milk1 tablespoon chopped onion1 tablespoon diced pimientos1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs Preparation In a bowl, beat cream cheese, 2 tablespoons butter, salt and pepper until smooth. Stir in chicken, milk, onion and pimientos. Unroll crescent roll dough and separate into four rectangles; place on an ungreased baking sheet an press perforations together....

Ingredients 5 eggs3/4 cup 2% milk3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract1/8 teaspoon salt4 cups Cap’n Crunch cereal, crushed12 slices French bread (1 inch thick) Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. In a shallow bowl, whisk the first five ingredients until blended. Place crushed cereal in another shallow bowl. Dip both sides of bread in egg mixture, then in cereal, patting to help cereal adhere. Place on greased baking sheets. Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown, turning once....

Ingredients 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 pounds), cut up1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 can (29 ounces) sliced peaches1/2 cup chicken broth2 tablespoons butter, melted1 tablespoon dried minced onion2 teaspoons curry powder2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon ground ginger3 tablespoons cornstarch3 tablespoons cold water1/4 cup raisinsToasted sweetened shredded coconut, optional Preparation Place chicken in a 5-qt. slow cooker; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drain peaches, reserving 1/2 cup juice; set peaches aside. In a small bowl, combine broth, butter, onion, curry, garlic, ginger and reserved juice; pour over chicken....

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream1 tablespoon finely chopped onion1 cup reduced-fat biscuit/baking mix1/4 cup cold water1 small tomato, sliced Preparation In a nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Remove from the heat; stir in the cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream and onion. In a large bowl, combine biscuit mix and water....

Ingredients 2 egg whites at room temperature (do not use refrigerated liquid egg whites) tsp. kosher or sea salt 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 c. packed light brown sugar 1 lb. large or jumbo pecan halves 1/4 lb. unsalted butter Preparation Step 1Position a rack in the center of the oven. Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Have ready a large, rimmed baking sheet, preferably a light-colored nonstick pan for easier cleanup....

Ingredients 1 bone-in turkey breast (5 to 6 pounds)1/4 cup fresh parsley sprigs1/4 cup fresh basil leaves3 tablespoons butter4 garlic cloves, halved1/2 teaspoon salt1 medium lemon, thinly sliced1 medium orange, thinly sliced1 tablespoon cornstarch2 tablespoons water1 cup orange juice1 teaspoon grated orange zest1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Using fingers, carefully loosen the skin from both sides of turkey breast. In a food processor or blender, combine the parsley, basil, butter, garlic and salt; cover and process until smooth....

Ingredients 1 1/2 oz. gin 3/4 oz. fresh lemon juice 3/4 oz. simple syrup 3 to 4 oz Champagne or other sparkling wine 1 Lemon peel, for garnish Preparation Step 1Add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a shaker filled with ice. Shake until completely chilled then strain into a champagne flute. Top with Champagne and garnish with a lemon twist. Yes, this early 20th cocktail is indeed French, and its name is well deserved and appropriate given its inspiration: the powerful 75mm French field guns used during World War I....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups sugar2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup buttermilk2 tablespoons red food coloring2 cups all-purpose flour1/3 cup baking cocoa1 teaspoon salt1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda1 tablespoon vinegar1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frosting1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips, optional Preparation In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine milk and food coloring; set aside. Combine flour, cocoa and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk mixture....

Ingredients 15 large tomatoes (5 pounds), seeded and quartered1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided8 garlic cloves, minced1 large onion, chopped2 cups water1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional1/2 cup heavy whipping creamFresh basil leaves, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Place tomatoes in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Combine 1/4 cup oil and garlic; drizzle over tomatoes. Toss to coat. Bake until softened, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar1/4 cup canola oil2 large eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 teaspoon almond extract1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt2/3 cup chopped pistachios1/2 cup dried cranberries Preparation In a small bowl, beat sugar and oil until blended. Beat in eggs, then extracts. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to sugar mixture and mix well (dough will be stiff). Stir in pistachios and cranberries. Divide dough in half....

Ingredients 1/4 cup cornstarch1 cup sugarPinch salt1/2 cup water3 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb (1/2-inch pieces)1 unbaked pie shell (9 inches)TOPPING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened2 large eggs1/2 cup sugarWhipped creamSliced almonds Preparation In a saucepan, combine the cornstarch, sugar and salt. Add water; stir until smooth. Add rhubarb. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Pour into the pie shell; bake at 425° for 10 minutes....

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked linguine1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets2 tablespoons butter2 garlic cloves, minced2 cups heavy whipping cream2 tablespoons lemon juice1 pound fully cooked salmon, flaked1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese3 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil2 tablespoons capers, drained2 teaspoons grated lemon zest Preparation Cook linguine according to package directions, adding broccoli during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat....

Ingredients 1 cup quinoa, rinsed1 teaspoon ground turmeric1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable or chicken broth1-1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved1 small cucumber, diced1/3 cup diced red onionDRESSING:2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon honey1 teaspoon yellow mustard1/2 teaspoon curry powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper Preparation In a small saucepan, combine first 4 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes....

Ingredients 1 jar (18 ounces) peanut butter1 package (14.3 ounces) graham crackers, broken into rectangles1-1/2 pounds milk chocolate candy coating, coarsely chopped Preparation Spread 1 tablespoon of peanut butter on 1 side of half of the graham crackers. Top with remaining crackers; refrigerate 15 minutes or until peanut butter is firm. In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Dip cookies in coating to completely cover; allow excess to drip off....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter2 tablespoons brown sugar1 tablespoon lime juice1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 cups frozen unsweetened strawberries, thawed and drained, or sliced fresh strawberries2 cups vanilla ice cream1 teaspoon grated lime zest Preparation In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, lime juice and cinnamon. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Add strawberries; cook until tender, about 2 minutes longer. Serve with ice cream; sprinkle with lime zest....

Ingredients 1 Chicken 3/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground pepper 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 medium onion 2 clove garlic 2 tsp. cumin seeds 1 tsp. garam masala 1 1/2 tsp. all-purpose flour 1 can chicken broth 1/2 c. dried apricots 1 tbsp. grated lemon zest 2 tsp. minced, peeled fresh ginger 1 c. whole wheat couscous 1 c. pomegranate seeds Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Sprinkle chicken pieces with salt and pepper....

Ingredients vegetable shortening 1 package miniature peanut butter cups 3 stick unsalted butter 4 1/2 oz. unsweetened baking chocolate 1 1/2 c. 60-percent cacao bittersweet chocolate chips 6 large eggs 1 1/2 c. granulated sugar 1 1/2 c. light brown sugar 1 tsp. salt 1 tbsp. pure vanilla extract 1 1/2 c. bleached all-purpose flour 3/4 tsp. baking powder 2 tbsp. salted peanuts 1/4 c. milk chocolate chips Preparation Step 1To make the brownies, adjust an oven rack to the middle level of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F....

Ingredients 4 large eggs, lightly beaten1 cup 2% cottage cheese6 tablespoons butter, melted1/2 cup all-purpose flour Preparation In a small bowl, whisk eggs, cottage cheese and butter until blended. Add flour; stir just until moistened. Lightly grease a griddle; heat over medium heat. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto griddle. Cook until bottoms are golden brown. Turn; cook until second side is golden brown.