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Ingredients 3 cups vanilla or white chips, divided2 cups semisweet chocolate chips2 cups miniature marshmallows1 cup crisp rice cereal1 cup chopped walnuts1/2 cup halved maraschino cherries, patted dry1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut1 teaspoon canola oil Preparation In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 2-1/2 cups vanilla chips and the chocolate chips. Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Microwave for 1-2 minutes; stir until smooth. Immediately add marshmallows, cereal and walnuts. Spread evenly on a 13-in....

Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons shortening2 tablespoons butter, softened1 egg1 egg yolk3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup 2% milkFROSTING/FILLING:1/2 cup sugar4 teaspoons water2 teaspoons light corn syrup1 egg white1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup cold 2% milk1/2 teaspoon coconut extract1/2 cup instant vanilla pudding mix6 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut, divided Preparation In a small bowl, cream the sugar, shortening and butter until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 2/3 cup butter, softened1-3/4 cups sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/4 cups 2% milkFILLING:3 cups sweetened shredded coconut1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 cup sour creamFROSTING:1-1/2 cups sugar1/3 cup water2 large egg whites1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar1 teaspoon vanilla extractAdditional coconut, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of two greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment or waxed paper; grease paper....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup sugar1/3 cup molasses1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 teaspoon ground allspice1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup confectioners’ sugar1/3 cup heavy whipping cream1-1/2 teaspoons instant coffee granules Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup chopped celery1 small onion, chopped1 medium carrot, grated1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/4 cup butter, cubed4-1/2 cups chicken broth, divided1 quart fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped4 teaspoons sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon curry powder1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup all-purpose flour Preparation in large saucepan, saute the celery, onion, carrot and green pepper in butter. Add 4 cups broth, tomatoes, sugar, salt, curry and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) Puffcorn curls or popped popcorn1 cup salted peanuts1 cup butter, cubed1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup light corn syrup1 teaspoon baking soda Preparation Place Puffcorn curls and peanuts in a large roasting pan; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, bring the butter, brown sugar and corn syrup to a boil, stirring occasionally; cook for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and add baking soda; stir well (mixture will foam up)....

Ingredients 1 can (6 ounces) lump crabmeat, drained1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper1 green onion, finely chopped1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 teaspoon pepper16 sheets phyllo dough (14 inch x 9 inch sheet size)1/4 cup butter, melted1 round (8 ounces) Brie cheese, rind removed1 large egg1 tablespoon waterAssorted crackers Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Shape into a ball; set aside. Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a work surface....

Ingredients 1 carton (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese1 tablespoon orange marmalade1 tablespoon jellied cranberry sauce2 tablespoons sugar1 cup chopped red onion1 cup dried cranberries3/4 cup chopped fresh mushrooms1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika3 tablespoons cranberry-tangerine juice1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed5 cooked bacon strips, crumbled1/4 cup minced fresh basil Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. For topping, in a small bowl, combine cheese, marmalade and cranberry sauce....

Ingredients 1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry4 cans (18.8 ounces each) chunky chicken corn chowder soup4 cups cubed cooked turkey2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen peas and carrots, thawed1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Thaw one sheet of puff pastry. Preheat oven to 400°. Cut pastry into six squares. Cut each square in half diagonally; transfer to two greased baking sheets. Bake 10-15 minutes or until golden brown....

Ingredients 1 cup lime juice1 cup orange juice10 garlic cloves, minced4 teaspoons ground cumin2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro4 bay leaves1 boneless pork loin roast (3 pounds)1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Pour half of the marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add the pork roast. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2 hours....

Ingredients 2 lb. pitted sour cherries (7 1/2 cups) 1 1/2 c. sugar 1/4 c. cornstarch 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice pinch of salt Flaky Pie Dough Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and position a rack in the lower third. In a bowl, toss the cherries with the 1 1/2 cups of sugar, the cornstarch, the fresh lemon juice and the salt.Step 2Roll out the larger piece of Flaky Pie Dough to a 13-inch round, about 1/8 inch thick....

Ingredients 2 quarts vanilla ice cream, melted1 package (5.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix2 graham cracker crusts (10 inches)Whipped topping, optional Preparation In a large bowl, whisk melted ice cream and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Pour into crusts. Freeze until firm. Pies may be frozen for up to 2 months. Remove from the freezer 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with whipped topping if desired.

Ingredients 2 medium apples2 Popsicle sticks18 Riesen’s chewy chocolate-covered caramels2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream1/4 cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped Preparation Wash and dry apples; remove stems. Insert Popsicle sticks into apples. Place on a buttered baking sheet; set aside. In a small saucepan, melt caramels and cream over low heat until smooth, stirring occasionally. Place peanuts in shallow dish; set aside. Working quickly, dip each apple into hot caramel mixture to completely coat, then dip the bottom and sides into peanuts....

Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided3/4 cup thinly sliced peeled tart apple3 tablespoons butter, softened1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg1/3 cup 2% milk1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract3/4 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder2 teaspoons honey Preparation Line a 6-in. round baking pan with parchment; coat paper with cooking spray. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Arrange apple slices in a single layer over cinnamon. In a small bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup 2% milk2 tablespoons white vinegar1/2 cup butter, softened1-2/3 cups sugar, divided 1 large egg, room temperature2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/8 teaspoon salt2/3 cup raisins2/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut or chopped walnuts1 tablespoon grated orange zest2 teaspoons grated lemon zest1/2 cup orange juice3 tablespoons lemon juice Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 13x9-in. baking pan. In a small bowl, mix milk and vinegar; let stand 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup chicken broth1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper1 green onion, chopped1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese Preparation In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil; add rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1- minutes. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute the red pepper and green onion in oil until tender. Stir into rice. Add the corn....

Ingredients 1/4 cup chopped onion1/4 cup chopped green pepper1 tablespoon butter2 cups whole kernel corn1/4 cup diced tomato1 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperCayenne pepper to taste Preparation In a large saucepan or cast iron skillet, saute onion and green pepper in butter until tender. Stir in the corn, tomato, salt, pepper and cayenne. Cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Ingredients 1 sheet refrigerated pie crust1 cup shredded Swiss cheese, divided1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper1/4 cup chopped green onions1 tablespoon butter3 large eggs1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3/4 cup flaked imitation crabmeat, chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. Unroll crust into a 9-in. pie plate; flute edge.Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake for 5 minutes; remove foil. Bake 5 minutes longer. Immediately sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese over crust....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) rigatoni1 pound bulk Italian sausage2 teaspoons butter1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 cups heavy whipping creamMinced fresh parsley, optional Preparation Cook rigatoni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 4-6 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain and remove sausage from pan. In same skillet, heat butter over medium heat....

Ingredients 1 celery rib, chopped1 small onion, chopped1 small green pepper, chopped1 tablespoon canola oil1 garlic clove, minced1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained2 tablespoons savory herb with garlic soup mix1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 bay leaf1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined2 cups hot cooked rice Preparation In a large skillet, saute the celery, onion and green pepper in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer....