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Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar1/3 cup butter, cubed2 tablespoons water4 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 large eggs3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking soda2 tablespoons shorteningChopped pecans, jimmies and/or nonpareils, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, bring the sugar, butter and water to a boil over medium heat. Remove from the heat; stir in 1 cup chocolate chips and vanilla until smooth. Cool for 5 minutes. Beat in eggs....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil2 ounces pancetta or bacon, finely diced1 medium onion, finely chopped3 cloves garlic, minced1 can (49-1/2 ounces) chicken broth2 teaspoons Italian seasoning9 ounces cheese tortellini1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes in puree8 ounces fresh spinach, rinsed, stemmed and choppedSalt and pepper to taste1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add pancetta. Cook until crisp. Add chopped onions; cook 3-4 minutes or until soft....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons orange juice2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons olive oil4 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce2 teaspoons lime juice3 red onion rings2 garlic cloves1 fresh thyme sprig1 bay leaf2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot1/8 teaspoon fennel seed1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each) Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first 12 ingredients. Add the salmon; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes, turning occasionally....

Ingredients 1 slice hearty bread, toasted1 to 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil1/4 medium ripe avocado, sliced1/8 teaspoon sea salt Preparation Spread toast with olive oil; top with avocado slices. If desired, mash avocado slightly and drizzle with additional oil. Sprinkle with salt.

Ingredients 2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained1 green onion, chopped1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 teaspoon Italian salad dressing mix1-1/2 cups crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 35), divided1 cup mayonnaise, divided2 tablespoons lime juice, divided1/4 cup canola oil1/4 cup sour cream1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest Preparation In a large bowl, combine the crab, onion, mustard, dressing mix, 1 cup cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup mayonnaise and 1 tablespoon lime juice. Shape into six patties; coat with remaining cracker crumbs....

Ingredients 3/4 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 pounds boneless beef round steak, cut into serving-size portions2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup chopped onion2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1 cup waterHot cooked noodles Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. In a large skillet, brown beef in butter on both sides....

Ingredients 21 oz. milk chocolate 1 c. whipping cream 20 whole cloves 9 tbsp. unsalted butter 5 tbsp. whiskey 24 loose dried figs 2 bag orange-vanilla-flavored candy wafers Gold gel food coloring Preparation Step 1Place chocolate in a large bowl; set a fine-mesh sieve over bowl of chocolate and set aside. In a small saucepan, bring cream and cloves to a boil over medium heat. Let cream boil 1 minute; remove from heat and immediately strain cream into bowl of chocolate, discarding cloves....

Ingredients 2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups sugar1/2 cup baking cocoa1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt3 large eggs1 cup sour cream1/2 cup water1/2 cup milk1/2 cup vegetable oil1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, sour cream, water, milk, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in chocolate chips....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened2-1/2 cups sugar4 large eggs1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 cup baking cocoa2 cups boiling water2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon saltFILLING:1 cup heavy whipping cream1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extractFROSTING:1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup heavy whipping cream2-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 medium onion, chopped1 celery rib, chopped1 envelope taco seasoning1/4 cup water2 cans (16 ounces each) refried beans1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, optional1 cup shredded cheddar cheese2 green onions, sliced1 large tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped1/3 cup sliced ripe olives1-1/2 cups crushed tortilla chips Preparation In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 2 tsp. chopped fresh ginger Grated zest of 1/2 lemon 2 tsp. lemon juice 1 1/2 tbsp. white- or rice-wine vinegar 2 scallions including green tops 1 tsp. soy sauce 1/2 tsp. salt c. Cooking oil 3/4 lb. watercress 1/2 head romaine lettuce (about 3/4 pound) 2 ripe avocados 1/2 lb. lump crabmeat Preparation Step 1In a blender, combine the ginger, lemon zest, lemon juice, vinegar, scallions, soy sauce and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt....

Ingredients 1 cup cranberry juice1/8 teaspoon salt4 large eggs, beaten1 cup milk chocolate chips1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed1/3 cup sugar3/4 cup sweetened whipped cream3 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted Preparation Place cranberry juice and salt in a small heavy saucepan; bring just to a boil. Remove from heat. In a small bowl, slowly whisk hot juice into eggs; return all to pan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and a thermometer reads 170°, 2-3 minutes....

Ingredients 1 pound white candy coating, coarsely chopped1 cup dried cranberries1 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts or pistachios, toasted Preparation In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt candy coating at 70% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in cranberries and nuts. Spread onto waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for 20 minutes. Break into small pieces; store in airtight containers.

Ingredients 2 cups sugar1 cup 2% milk1 cup canola oil1 cup water2 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour1/3 cup baking cocoa2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon saltFILLING:1/4 cup butter, softened1/4 cup shortening2 cups confectioners’ sugar3 tablespoons 2% milk1 teaspoon vanilla extractPinch saltChocolate frosting Preparation In a large bowl, beat sugar, milk, oil, water, eggs and vanilla until well blended. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into egg mixture until blended....

Ingredients 4 cups cubed peeled kohlrabi (about 6 medium)2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 cups whole milk1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperDash paprika1 large egg yolk, lightly beaten Minced chives Preparation Place kohlrabi in a large saucepan; add 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until crisp-tender, 6-8 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil....

Ingredients 3 pounds sliced fresh mushrooms1/2 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup all-purpose flour2-1/2 cups whole milk1 cup evaporated milk2 teaspoons salt Preparation Place mushrooms in a large stockpot; cover with water. Bring to a boil; stir. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3 minutes or until tender. Drain well. In a Dutch oven, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk and evaporated milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes....

Ingredients 4 medium sweet onions, halved and thinly sliced1/2 cup sugar1/3 cup water1/3 cup cider vinegar1 cup mayonnaise1 teaspoon celery seed Preparation Place onions in a large bowl. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, water and vinegar; stir until sugar is dissolved. Pour over onions. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Drain onions, discarding liquid. Combine mayonnaise and celery seed; add to onions and mix well. Store in the refrigerator....

Ingredients 1/2 cup water1/3 cup butter, cubedDash salt1/2 cup all-purpose flour2 eggsFILLING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/4 cup milk1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon curry powderDash pepper1-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted1 green onion, chopped Preparation In a large saucepan, bring water, butter and salt to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar3/4 cup butter, cubed2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons water2 cups semisweet chocolate chips2 large eggs2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt3 packages (4.67 ounces each) mint Andes candies Preparation In a heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter and water. Cook and stir over low heat until butter is melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in chocolate chips until melted....

Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar2 teaspoons ground cardamom2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 teaspoon ground nutmegDOUGH:1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup shortening1 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons cream of tartar1 teaspoon baking sodaDash salt1 package (10 ounces) cinnamon baking chips Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. For spiced sugar, mix first 6 ingredients. In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening, sugar and 2 tablespoons spiced sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes....