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Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1-3/4 cups sugar1 teaspoon baking soda1 can (12 ounces) cola1/2 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup canola oil1/4 cup baking cocoa1-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows2 large eggs, room temperature1/2 cup buttermilk1 teaspoon vanilla extractTOPPING:2 cups sour cream1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups sliced fresh strawberries Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13x9-in. baking pan. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar and baking soda. In a large saucepan, bring cola to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to 1 cup, 7-9 minutes....

Ingredients 8 tablespoons butter, softened, divided3 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon poultry seasoning1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds)3/4 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon pepper3 large onions, quartered, divided3 garlic cloves2 fresh rosemary sprigs2 fresh thyme sprigs2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth3 cups white wine or additional chicken broth3 celery ribs, cut into 2-inch pieces3 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces Preparation Preheat oven to 325°....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons plus 1 cup butter, divided1 cup sugar3 tablespoons water1 tablespoon light corn syrup1/3 cup chopped hazelnutsTOPPING:2 cups (12 ounces each) semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup finely chopped hazelnuts Preparation Line a 13-in. x 9-in. pan with foil; coat the foil with cooking spray and set aside. Butter the sides of a large heavy saucepan with 2 teaspoons butter. Cube remaining butter; place in pan. Add the sugar, water and corn syrup....

Ingredients 1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon cider vinegar1 teaspoon spicy brown mustard1/2 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3 cups cubed cooked chicken1 cup seedless red grapes, halved1 cup thinly sliced celery1 cup pecan halves, toastedLettuce leaves Preparation In a large bowl, mix the first eight ingredients until blended. Add chicken, grapes, celery and pecans; toss to coat. Serve on lettuce.

Ingredients 3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast1 medium apple, finely chopped1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted2 tablespoons golden raisins2 tablespoons dried cranberries1/2 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt1/4 cup apricot preserves2 tablespoons curry powder1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepperLettuce leaves Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the yogurt, preserves, curry, mustard, salt and pepper; pour over chicken mixture and toss to coat....

Ingredients 5 1/2 oz. goat cheese 1/2 lb. mild Italian sausage 1/4 tsp. cayenne 1/2 tsp. salt 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley 4 boneless 1 egg 1 tbsp. water 3/4 c. cornmeal 1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 3 tbsp. Cooking oil Preparation Step 1In a small bowl, combine the goat cheese, sausage, cayenne, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and the parsley.Step 2With a sharp knife, make an incision along the side of each chicken breast and cut into the middle, making a pocket without cutting through the edges....

Ingredients 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth1/3 cup water1-3/4 cups uncooked couscous3 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped2 medium tomatoes, chopped1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped1 small cucumber, sliced1/2 cup minced fresh parsley1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese3 green onions, sliced1/4 teaspoon pepper3/4 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing Preparation In a large saucepan, bring broth and water to a boil. Stir in couscous....

Ingredients 1 medium tomato, seeded and diced1/2 cup soft bread crumbs2 tablespoons mayonnaise1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1 garlic clove, minced1/4 teaspoon saltDash cayenne pepper1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed30 medium fresh mushrooms1 tablespoon olive oil1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Fold in crabmeat; set aside. Remove and discard mushroom stems. Brush inside of mushroom caps with oil....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, cubed2 cups sugar, divided1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans3 large eggs, room temperature, separated1/3 cup orange juice1 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Melt butter in a 10-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add 1 cup sugar; cook and stir 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Spoon cranberry sauce over butter mixture; sprinkle pecans over all....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, softened2/3 cup sugar1 egg1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring or vanilla extract3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 cup quick-cooking oats1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup dried cranberries1/3 cup vanilla or white chips Preparation In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and butter flavoring; mix well. Combine the flour, oats, baking soda and salt. Add to creamed mixture; mix well. Stir in cranberries and chips....

Ingredients 2 cans (14 ounces each) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and coarsely chopped2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese1/2 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons plain yogurt1 tablespoon seasoned salt1 tablespoon chopped seeded jalapeno pepper1 teaspoon garlic powderTortilla chips Preparation In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 11 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 1 hour or until heated through....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons sugar1/2 cup cold butter, cubed1/2 cup chopped pecansFILLING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided4 cups cold 2% milk1-1/2 teaspoons coconut extract3 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided Preparation In a small bowl, combine flour and sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in the pecans. Press into a greased 13-in....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) frozen cut green beans5 bacon strips, diced1 medium onion, chopped1/2 cup chopped green pepper2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons brown sugar1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon ground mustard1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained Preparation Cook beans according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook bacon, onion and green pepper over medium heat until bacon is crisp and vegetables are tender. Remove with a slotted spoon....

Ingredients 1/2 pound ground pork1/2 pound extra-lean ground turkey1 small onion, chopped1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce1/4 cup egg substitute1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger1 package (12 ounces) wonton wrappersCooking spraySweet-and-sour sauce, optional Preparation In a large skillet, cook the pork, turkey and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the water chestnuts, soy sauce, egg substitute and ginger....

Ingredients 6 cups crisp rice cereal3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1-3/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup corn syrup1/3 cup butter2 teaspoons vanilla extract Preparation In a large bowl, combine cereal and sugar; set aside. Place the chocolate chips, corn syrup and butter in a 1-qt. microwave-safe dish. Microwave, uncovered, on high for about 1 minute; stir gently until smooth. Stir in vanilla. Pour over cereal mixture; toss to coat. Spoon into a greased 13-in....

Ingredients 1 pouch (6.4 ounces) light tuna in water1/4 cup finely chopped celery1/4 cup chopped green onions1/4 cup sliced water chestnuts, chopped3 tablespoons chopped sweet red pepper2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise2 teaspoons prepared mustard2 spinach tortillas (8 inches), room temperature1 cup shredded lettuce Preparation In a small bowl, mix the first 7 ingredients until blended. Spread over tortillas; sprinkle with lettuce. Roll up tightly jelly-roll style.

Ingredients 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips3 teaspoons shortening, divided36 lollipop sticks1 package (10 ounces) large marshmallows (about 36)1/2 cup white baking chipsOptional toppings: assorted nonpareils, colored sugars, small or crushed candies and flaked coconut Preparation In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and 2 teaspoons shortening; stir until smooth. Insert one lollipop stick into each marshmallow. Dip marshmallows in melted chocolate, turning to coat; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper....

Ingredients 3/4 cup apple cider or apple juice2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1 cup shredded Swiss cheese1 tablespoon cornstarch1/8 teaspoon pepperCubed French bread and sliced apples and green peppers Preparation In a large saucepan, bring cider to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Toss the cheeses with cornstarch and pepper; stir into cider. Cook and stir until cheese is melted, 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a small fondue pot or 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker; keep warm....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons mustard seed1/4 cup olive oil1 tablespoon minced fresh chervil or 1 teaspoon dried chervil1 tablespoon champagne vinegar1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon pepper1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds)2 orange slices2 lemon slices2 onion slices3 sprigs fresh parsley, stems removed Preparation In a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle, grind mustard seed to a powder; transfer to a small bowl. Stir in oil, chervil, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and pepper....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard4 slices whole wheat bread2 slices reduced-fat Swiss cheese4 slices deli turkey1/2 cup egg substitute1/2 cup fat-free milk1 teaspoon confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons apple butter Preparation Spread mustard over one side of each bread slice; top two slices with cheese and turkey. Cover with remaining bread, mustard side down. In a shallow bowl, beat egg substitute and milk. Dip sandwiches in mixture, coating both sides. Heat a griddle coated with cooking spray; toast sandwiches until lightly browned on both sides....