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Ingredients 1 recipe Basic Sweet Dough1 recipe Chocolate Lover’s or Cinnamon Nut or Fruity Cream Cheese FillingGLAZE:1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon butter, softened1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 to 3 tablespoons milk Preparation Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 15x12-in. rectangle. Spread filling to within 1/2 in. of edges. (If using Fruity Cream Cheese Filling, spread with cream cheese mixture; set jam aside.) Roll up, jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal....

Ingredients 3 cups fresh baby spinach1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened2 cups shredded Havarti cheese1 can (6 ounces) lump crabmeat, drained1/2 cup sour cream1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperAssorted crackers Preparation In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add spinach; cover and boil for 3-5 minutes or until wilted. Drain. In a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker, combine the artichokes, cheeses, crabmeat, sour cream, salt, pepper and spinach....

Ingredients 2 c. coarse stone-ground grits water 6 c. whole milk Salt and freshly ground pepper 3 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 c. fresh or thawed frozen corn kernels Preparation Step 1Put the grits in a medium bowl and cover with water. Stir a few times, then let stand for 1 minute. Tilt the bowl slightly, allowing the chaff to float to the top. Spoon off the chaff and drain the grits....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 cups milk2 large potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced2 tablespoons finely chopped onion Preparation In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth and bubbly. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. In a greased 1-qt. baking dish, layer half of the potatoes....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut1 cup dried apricots, finely chopped2/3 cup chopped pecans1/2 cup fat-free sweetened condensed milk1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar Preparation In a small bowl, combine coconut, apricots and pecans. Add condensed milk; mix well (mixture will be sticky). Shape into 1-1/4-in. balls and roll in confectioners’ sugar. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Ingredients 1 small spaghetti squash 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 onion 1 carrot 1 tbsp. ground coriander 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper 1/2 tsp. finely grated orange zest 1 1/2 tsp. madras curry paste or curry powder 1 can chickpeas 1/2 c. water 1/2 c. Chopped cilantro Grilled peasant bread and toasted pumpkin seeds...

Ingredients 16 slice pancetta (Italian bacon) 2 large turnips 1 large egg 1 1/2 c. sesame seeds vegetable oil salt Pepper Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Wrap 1 pancetta slice around 1 turnip wedge, covering most of turnip. Repeat with remaining pancetta slices and turnip wedges.Step 2Whisk egg in medium bowl to blend, and place sesame seeds in another medium bowl. Dip each pancetta-wrapped turnip wedge into beaten egg to coat, then dip into sesame seeds, turning to coat generously on all sides....

Ingredients 6 cups fresh broccoli florets1 cup canola oil1 cup cider vinegar2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill2 teaspoons sugar1 teaspoon garlic salt1 teaspoon salt Preparation Place broccoli in a large bowl or shallow dish. Whisk together remaining ingredients; add to broccoli and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. To serve, drain broccoli, discarding marinade.

Ingredients 6 pounds fresh asparagus3 large garlic cloves, halved6 teaspoons dill seed6 teaspoons mustard seed36 whole peppercorns2 quarts water2-1/2 cups white vinegar1/2 cup sugar3 tablespoons canning salt Preparation Wash, drain and trim asparagus; cut into 4-1/2-in. spears. Discard ends or save for another use. Place asparagus in a large container; cover with ice water. In each of 6 hot 1-pint jars, place half of a garlic clove, 1 teaspoon dill seed, 1 teaspoon mustard seed and 6 peppercorns....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 eggs1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)1/3 cup fat-free plain yogurt1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour3/4 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 cup peanut butter chips1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted Preparation In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the bananas, yogurt and vanilla....

Ingredients 6 tea bags6 cups boiling water1-1/2 cups sugar3 cups chilled club soda2 cups orange juice1 cup lemon juiceCrushed iceOrange and lemon slicesFresh mint sprigs, optional Preparation Steep tea bags in boiling water for 15 minutes. Discard bags. Stir sugar into tea until dissolved. Add the soda, orange juice and lemon juice; mix well. Refrigerate until chilled. Serve over ice. Garnish with orange and lemon slices and mint if desired.

Ingredients 1/2 cup sliced onion1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 cup butter2 pounds zucchini, julienned3 medium tomatoes, cut into thin wedges1 cup whole kernel corn Preparation In a large skillet, saute the onion, salt, pepper and oregano in butter until onion is crisp-tender. Add the zucchini, tomatoes and corn. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes.

Ingredients 16 Oreo cookies, broken into chunks, divided1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk2 tablespoons butter2-2/3 cups white baking chips1 teaspoon vanilla extractCrushed peppermint candies, optional Preparation Line an 8-in. square dish with aluminum foil; coat with cooking spray. Place half of the broken cookies in pan. In a heavy saucepan, combine the milk, butter and chips; cook and stir over low heat until chips are melted. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup butter, melted1/4 cup finely chopped walnutsFILLING:1 cup sugar3 tablespoons cornstarch2 tablespoons water4 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarbTOPPING:1 cup heavy whipping cream2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar1 cup miniature marshmallows1-1/2 cups cold whole milk1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted Preparation In a small bowl, combine the flour, butter and walnuts. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup dried cranberries1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup cold butter, cubedFILLING:5 large eggs, room temperature1-3/4 cups sugar3 tablespoons cornstarch2 tablespoons butter, melted1 to 2 tablespoons grated clementine or orange zest1/3 cup clementine or orange juice1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon saltConfectioners’ sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with foil, letting ends extend up sides; grease foil. Place flour, cranberries, confectioners’ sugar and salt in a food processor; pulse until blended....

Ingredients 2 cups fresh cranberries1 cup sugar1/2 cup orange juiceCUSTARD:1/3 cup Marsala wine3 tablespoons sugar1 large egg yolk2 cartons (8 ounces each) mascarpone cheeseFRUIT DIP:1-1/4 cups cranberry juice4 teaspoons orange liqueur1-1/4 teaspoons sugar1 package (7 ounces) crisp ladyfinger cookies1/2 teaspoon baking cocoa Preparation In a small saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar and orange juice. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat until berries pop and mixture is thickened, about 10 minutes. Cool completely....

Ingredients 1 small tart apple, peeled and finely chopped1 celery rib, chopped1 small onion, chopped1 teaspoon poultry seasoning3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1-1/4 pounds ground turkey1/2 cup mayonnaise6 English muffins, split and toasted6 lettuce leaves1 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into six patties. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack....

Ingredients 4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 pound) 3/4 c. PHILADELPHIA Savory Lemon and Herb Cooking Creme 1/2 c. fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 tbsp. capers 1 lb. Fresh asparagus spears 1 tbsp. water Preparation Step 1Cook chicken in large skillet on medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned on both sides. Mix cooking creme, broth, and capers; pour over chicken. Cover; simmer on low heat 5 to 6 minutes or until chicken is done (165 degrees F)....

Ingredients 1 pound small unpeeled red potatoes, cut into wedges1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas2 tablespoons chopped onion2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 cups milk1/2 teaspoon dill weed Preparation Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Cook peas according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender....

Ingredients 1 whole garlic bulb1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided1-3/4 cups uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta2-1/2 cups chicken stock3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed1 package (9 ounces) fresh spinach, trimmed and chopped1/4 cup shredded Asiago cheese1/4 cup fat-free milk1 teaspoon salt-free garlic pepper seasoning blend1/4 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Remove papery outer skin from garlic bulb but do not peel or separate the cloves....