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Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar2 tablespoons canola oil1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 large egg1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/8 teaspoon saltConfectioners’ sugar Preparation In a bowl, beat sugar, oil, chocolate and vanilla until blended. Beat in egg. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours or until firm enough to handle. Preheat oven to 350°. With sugared hands, shape dough into 1-in....

Ingredients 1 cup chopped celery1/2 cup butter1 package (16 ounces) seasoned stuffing cubes1-1/2 cups dried cranberries1-1/2 cups chopped ripe pears1 cup chopped pecans1/4 cup minced fresh parsley2 to 3 teaspoons poultry seasoning1/2 teaspoon pepper2 cups chicken broth3/4 cup egg substitute Preparation In a small saucepan, saute celery in butter until tender; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the stuffing cubes, cranberries, pears, pecans, parsley, poultry seasoning and pepper. Add the broth, egg substitute and celery mixture; toss until combined....

Ingredients 1 can (14 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce1/2 cup cranberry or apple juice1/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard6 bone-in pork loin chops (8 ounces each)2 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 cup cold water1/2 teaspoon saltDash pepper Preparation Whisk together first four ingredients. Place pork chops in a 3-qt. slow cooker; top with cranberry mixture. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 4-5 hours. Remove chops; keep warm. Strain cooking juices and transfer to a small saucepan....

Ingredients 1 package (37 ounces) frozen apple pie2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup heavy whipping cream3 tablespoons maple syrup1/3 cup coarsely chopped dried cranberries1/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemaryVanilla ice cream Preparation Bake pie according to package directions. Cool on wire rack for 30 minutes or until warm. Invert pie onto an ovenproof serving plate or foil-lined baking pan. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheeseSugar substitute equivalent to 1/3 cup sugar1 tablespoon sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup sweetened shredded coconut1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, grated Preparation In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar substitute, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Stir in coconut. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle. Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in grated chocolate. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator....

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked gemelli or spiral pasta1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces3 medium carrots, shredded2 teaspoons canola oil2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved1 garlic clove, minced1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute asparagus and carrots in oil until crisp-tender. Add tomatoes and garlic; cook 1 minute longer....

Ingredients 1 large onion, chopped3 celery ribs with leaves, cut into 1/4-inch pieces6 tablespoons butter6 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon each dried thyme, savory and parsley flakes1-1/2 cups milk4 cups cubed cooked turkey5 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch pieces1 to 2 cups turkey or chicken broth1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas Preparation In a large kettle, saute onion and celery in butter until tender, about 10 minutes....

Ingredients 6 croissants, torn into pieces4 large egg yolks2 large eggs3 cups heavy whipping cream2-1/4 cups sugar1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream4-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1-1/2 teaspoons saltSAUCE:2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped2 tablespoons butter1 cup sugar1/2 cup evaporated milkDash salt3 tablespoons Kahlua (coffee liqueur) Preparation Divide croissant pieces among nine greased 10-oz. ramekins or custard cups. Place on baking sheets. In a large bowl, combine the egg yolks, eggs, cream, sugar, half-and-half, vanilla and salt....

Ingredients 3/4 c. unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder 3 tbsp. unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder 1/2 c. boiling water 2 tbsp. boiling water 3 3/4 c. cake flour (not self-rising) 1 1/4 tsp. baking soda 3/4 tsp. Coarse salt 15 oz. unsalted butter 2 3/4 c. sugar 1 tbsp. sugar 1 tbsp. pure vanilla extract 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 5 large eggs 1 1/4 c. whole milk Preparation Step 1Mix cocoa powder and boiling water in a bowl until smooth....

Ingredients 1 cup butter-flavored shortening1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar1/2 cup malted milk powder2 tablespoons chocolate syrup1 tablespoon vanilla extract1 large egg, room temperature2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chunks1 cup milk chocolate chips Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, beat the shortening, brown sugar, malted milk powder, chocolate syrup and vanilla for 2 minutes. Add egg. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to brown sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition....

Ingredients 7 to 7-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1 teaspoon salt2 cups whole milk1/4 cup butter2 large eggs1/4 cup baking cocoaGLAZE:1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon whole milk1/4 cup chopped walnuts Preparation In a large bowl, combine 3 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a saucepan, heat milk and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat until moistened. Add eggs, beat on low speed for 30 seconds; beat on high for 3 minutes....

Ingredients 1/4 c. unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder 1 tsp. good-quality instant espresso powder 3 tbsp. boiling water 1/2 c. unsalted butter 1/4 c. granulated sugar 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. Coarse salt 1 large egg 2 c. all-purpose flour 1 large egg yolk Sanding sugar Preparation Step 1Stir cocoa and espresso powders into the boiling water in a small bowl until dissolved; set aside. Meanwhile, put butter and granulated sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until creamy....

Ingredients 11 whole cinnamon graham crackers, broken into bite-size pieces1 package (17.9 ounces) Crispix cereal1 cup miniature pretzels1 cup pecan halves2/3 cup butter, melted1/2 cup honey1 cup vanilla or butterscotch chips Preparation In a large bowl, combine graham crackers, cereal, pretzels and pecans. Combine butter and honey; drizzle over graham cracker mixture and mix well. Transfer to two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes, stirring once. Cool completely....

Ingredients 1/4 c. pepitas, toasted 1 tsp. Extra virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 tsp. fresh ginger, peeled and chopped 1 c. yellow onion, chopped 1 c. carrots, chopped 1 tsp. kosher salt 1 large cauliflower head, cut into florets 32 oz. low-sodium vegetable broth 1 c. full-fat coconut milk (shake well in advance) 2 tbsp. red curry paste 1/4 c. fresh cilantro, chopped Flaky sea salt Preparation Step 1In a small skillet, dry toast pepitas on low heat until golden brown, about 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1-3/4 cups uncooked wide egg noodles6 teaspoons reduced-fat butter, divided 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon saltDash pepper3/4 cup 2% milk3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese1 pouch (2-1/2 ounces) albacore white tuna in water2 tablespoons diced pimientos2 teaspoons minced chives2 slices Muenster cheese (3/4 ounce each)2 tablespoons soft bread crumbs Preparation Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 5 teaspoons butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended; gradually add milk....

Ingredients 4 cups frozen cubed hash brown potatoes, thawed1/2 cup chopped celery1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/3 cup butter, melted2 tablespoons finely chopped onion1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1 teaspoon salt Preparation Combine all of the ingredients. Place on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 28 in. x 18 in.). Fold foil around the potato mixture and seal tightly. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 45-50 minutes or until the potatoes are tender....

Ingredients 1 c. packed brown sugar 1/3 c. honey 1 c. apple cider 1/4 c. Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika 1/2 tsp. garlic powder Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 (4-6 lb.) spiral cut ham Preparation Step 1Combine sugar, honey, cider, mustard, paprika and garlic powder in a medium sauce pan and season with salt and pepper. Whisk ingredients together and bring to a simmer. Cook until reduced slightly, about 5-7 minutes....

Ingredients 8 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 1 pound)1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced1/2 cup dried cranberries3 tablespoons canola oil3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar2 tablespoons sugar1/4 cup sunflower kernels3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled Preparation In a large bowl, combine broccoli, green onions and cranberries. In a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar and sugar until blended; drizzle over broccoli mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Sprinkle with sunflower kernels and bacon before serving....

Ingredients 4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)1 tablespoon reduced-fat mayonnaise1 tablespoon lime juice1/4 teaspoon grated lime zest1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon onion powder1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup panko bread crumbsCooking spray2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro or parsley Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Place fillets on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, lime juice and zest, salt, onion powder and pepper. Spread mayonnaise mixture over fish....

Ingredients 1 package (3 ounces) ramen noodles1 cup chopped walnuts1/4 cup butter1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup canola oil2 tablespoons red wine vinegar1/2 teaspoon soy sauce8 cups torn romaine1/2 cup chopped green onions2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced Preparation Discard seasoning packet from ramen noodles or save for another use. Break noodles into small pieces. In a large skillet, cook noodles and walnuts in butter over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until golden; cool....