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Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce7 cups thinly sliced peeled tart applesTOPPING:1 cup old-fashioned oats1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup chopped walnuts1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 cup cold butter, cubedVanilla ice cream, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine sugar and flour; stir in cranberry sauce. Add apples; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, walnuts and cinnamon; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 large egg, room temperature1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup 2% milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup cranberries1-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows1/2 cup light brown sugar1/2 cup chopped pecans2 tablespoons melted butter Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs; beat until well combined. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup cranberry gelatin powder (about 4 ounces)1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt Colored coarse sugar, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening, sugar and gelatin until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 24 uncooked jumbo pasta shells1 tablespoon finely chopped green pepper1 tablespoon chopped red onion1 teaspoon plus 1/4 cup butter, divided2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained1 package (5 ounces) frozen cooked salad shrimp, thawed1 large egg, lightly beaten1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/4 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons plus 4 cups 2% milk, divided1-1/2 teaspoons seafood seasoning, divided1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper1-1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese...

Ingredients 2 c. panko breadcrumbs 1 lb. peeled, deveined frozen shrimp 1/2 c. light mayonnaise 2 large eggs c. chopped red bell pepper c. chopped scallions 2 tsp. garlic paste 1 tsp. Dijon mustard 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 c. canola oil 3/4 c. jarred tartar sauce 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest Preparation Step 1To make shrimp cakes: Place 1 1/2 cups of the breadcrumbs on a flat plate....

Ingredients 1/2 cup all-purpose flour2 teaspoons sugar2 teaspoons curry powder1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon brown sugar1 teaspoon ground cumin3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon pepper2 eggs, lightly beaten1/2 cup 2% milk4 cups grated peeled sweet potatoesOil for frying Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Stir in eggs and milk until blended. Add sweet potatoes; toss to coat. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat....

Ingredients 24 soft ladyfingers, divided1/2 cup Nutella, divided1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream1 package (3.4 ounces) instant French vanilla pudding mix1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawedGrated or shaved chocolate Preparation Arrange 12 ladyfingers in an 11x7-in. dish. Spread with half the Nutella. In a large bowl, whisk cream and pudding mix 2 minutes. Stir in whipped topping. Spread half the mixture over the Nutella. Top with remaining ladyfingers; spread with remaining Nutella and then remaining pudding mixture....

Ingredients 1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 to 4 pounds)1/2 cup chopped onion2 tablespoons canola oil3 cups water, divided1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1 egg2 tablespoons milk1 can (14 ounces) beef brothPepper to taste Preparation In a Dutch oven, brown roast and onion in oil. Add 1 cup water. Cover and bake at 325° for 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until the meat is tender. Meanwhile, for noodles, combine flour and salt in a bowl; make a well in the center....

Ingredients 1 c. granulated sugar 1/4 c. water 10 large egg yolks 3/4 c. light brown sugar 2 c. heavy cream 1 can unsweetened coconut milk 1 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 pinch salt 1/2 c. sweetened shredded coconut Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a saucepan, cook the granulated sugar with the water over moderate heat, brushing down the sides of the pan with a wet brush, until a rich amber caramel forms, about 15 minutes....

Ingredients 3 cups water1 pound ground beef, cooked and drained1 medium onion, chopped2 celery ribs, thinly sliced2 medium carrots, sliced1 cup each frozen corn, peas and cut green beans1 tablespoon butter1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon celery salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 cups uncooked long grain riceShredded Parmesan cheese Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the water, beef, vegetables, butter and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Add rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender....

Ingredients 4 pita breads (6 inches)1 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry3 medium tomatoes, sliced3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese3/4 teaspoon dried basil Preparation Place pita breads on a baking sheet. Combine ricotta cheese and garlic powder; spread over pitas. Top with spinach, tomatoes, feta cheese and basil. Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until bread is lightly browned.

Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup half-and-half cream1/4 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon celery seed1/2 teaspoon dill weed3 medium cucumbers, sliced Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Add cucumbers; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Ingredients 1 cup soft bread crumbs1 medium onion, chopped1/2 cup tomato sauce1 egg1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 pounds lean ground beefSAUCE:1/2 cup ketchup3 tablespoons brown sugar3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce2 tablespoons white vinegar2 tablespoons prepared mustard Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into two loaves; place each loaf in a disposable 8x4-in. loaf pan. Cover with foil. Prepare grill for indirect heat....

Ingredients 4 cups tomato juice, divided5 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped2 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded and cut into chunks1 medium green pepper, quartered1 medium sweet red pepper, quartered1 medium onion, peeled and quartered2 garlic cloves, peeled1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar4 cups cubed bread, crusts removed2 tablespoons olive oil1/4 teaspoon pepperFat-free sour cream, fat-free croutons and parsley, optional Preparation In a blender, cover and process 1 cup tomato juice and half of the tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, onion, garlic and thyme until chopped....

Ingredients 1 Cornish game hen (20 to 24 ounces)1 lemon1 cup minced parsley2 tablespoons steak seasoning3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced3 tablespoons olive oil, divided Preparation Using kitchen shears, cut along both sides of the backbone of the hen; remove backbone and discard. With a sharp knife, split the hen in half through the breast bone. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels. Set aside. Grate lemon peel and place peel in a small bowl....

Ingredients 1 boneless pork loin roast (3 pounds)1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon ground mustard2 tablespoons canola oil2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth1/4 cup cornstarch1/4 cup cold waterHot mashed potatoes, optional Preparation Cut roast in half. In a large shallow dish, combine the flour, onion powder and mustard. Add pork, 1 portion at a time, and turn to coat. In a large skillet, brown pork in oil on all sides....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar1 cup packed brown sugar1 egg1/4 cup milk2 tablespoons lemon juice3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking soda1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped1 cup chopped walnuts Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Beat in milk and lemon juice. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1 cup sour cream3/4 cup chopped onion1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed1-3/4 cups frozen cauliflower, thawed and cut into bite-size pieces8 ounces wide egg noodles, cooked and drained1-1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese, divided Preparation In a large bowl, combine the soup, sour cream, onion, salt and pepper. Add the broccoli, cauliflower, noodles and 1/4 cup of cheese; mix gently....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups sugar4 egg whites2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1-1/3 cups buttermilkGLAZE:7-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar, divided1 cup milk, divided1 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided2 cans (12 ounces each) salted peanuts, chopped, divided Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg whites, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds ground beef1 medium green pepper, chopped1 medium onion, chopped1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained3 tablespoons tomato paste1/3 cup raisins1/3 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives1 tablespoon cider vinegar3 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons ground cumin1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup frozen peasHot cooked rice Preparation In a large skillet, cook the beef, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, raisins, olives, vinegar, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper....