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Ingredients 1 package white cake mix (regular size)1 cup water1/2 cup canola oil3 large eggs1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract1 cup crushed mint creme Oreo cookiesTOPPING:2 packages (3.9 ounces each) instant chocolate pudding mix1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar1-1/2 cups cold 2% milk1/2 to 1 teaspoon peppermint extract1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed1/2 cup crushed mint creme Oreo cookies15 mint Andes candies Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, oil, eggs and extract; beat on low speed for 30 seconds....

Ingredients 3 cups sugar1 cup light corn syrup1/2 cup water1 jar (18 ounces) creamy peanut butter, melted1-1/2 pounds milk chocolate candy coating, coarsely chopped Preparation In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and water. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved; bring to a full rolling boil. Boil, stirring constantly, until a candy thermometer reads 290° (soft-crack stage). Meanwhile, place melted peanut butter in a large greased heat- proof bowl....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs2 tablespoons sugar1/4 cup butter, melted2 cups semisweet chocolate chips6 large egg yolks1-3/4 cups heavy whipping cream1 teaspoon vanilla extractCHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING:1/2 cup butter, softened3 cups confectioners’ sugar3 tablespoons baking cocoa3 to 4 tablespoons 2% milk Preparation In a small bowl, combine wafer crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and 1-1/2 in. up the inside of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place on a baking sheet....

Ingredients 1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 pound beef top round steak (1/2 inch thick), cut into 1/2-inch cubes1/4 cup vegetable oil1 medium onion, chopped1 green pepper, chopped1 garlic clove, minced1 tablespoon chili powder1 teaspoon dried oregano1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, juice drained and reserved1 can (16 ounces) whole kernel corn, juice drained and reserved Preparation Combine flour, salt and pepper in a large plastic bag. Place beef cubes in bag and shake to coat evenly....

Ingredients 2 cups chopped leeks (white portion only)3/4 cup chopped onion2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon olive oil3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth1-1/2 cups cubed peeled potatoes1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dill weed3/4 cup frozen corn, thawed1/4 teaspoon pepper4 teaspoons cornstarch1 tablespoon cold water1/2 cup half-and-half cream1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a large saucepan, saute the leeks, onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the broth, potatoes and dill; cook for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 medium onion, chopped3 celery rib, chopped1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce4-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon chili powder1 garlic clove, minced6 corn tortillas (6 inches)1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain....

Ingredients 8 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples (about 5 large)3/4 cup sugar1/2 cup dried cranberries1/2 cup chopped walnuts1/4 cup all-purpose flour1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons grated orange zestTOPPING:1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup whole wheat flour1/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cloves5 tablespoons cold butter, cubed1/3 cup quick-cooking oats Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place first six ingredients in a large bowl; toss to combine....

Ingredients 1 cup water (70° to 80°)1/4 cup packed brown sugar4-1/2 teaspoons butter, softened1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon3 cups bread flour2-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast1/2 cup chopped walnuts1/2 cup dried cranberries Preparation In bread machine pan, place the first seven ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed)....

Ingredients 1 package (6 ounces) orange gelatin2-1/2 cups boiling water2 cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges, drained1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained1 can (6 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawedTOPPING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 cup cold 2% milk1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in oranges, pineapple and orange juice concentrate. Coat a 13-in. x 9-in....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 tablespoon sugar2 cups milk, divided4 cups tomato juice, heatedChopped fresh parsley Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the flour, sugar and 1/4 cup milk; stir until smooth. Add remaining milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Slowly stir in hot tomato juice until blended. Sprinkle with parsley.

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup old-fashioned oats1 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 cup cold butter, cubed4 cups diced fresh rhubarb or frozen rhubarb1-1/3 cups sugar2 teaspoons cornstarch1 cup cold water1 teaspoon vanilla extractVanilla ice cream, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press half of the mixture into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Set remaining crumb mixture aside for topping....

Ingredients 1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed3/4 cup pizza sauce1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/4 cup chopped sweet onion1/4 cup mild pickled pepper rings2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1 tablespoon dried oregano Preparation On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 14x10-in. rectangle. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Build up edges slightly. Spread sauce over crust....

Ingredients 1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)1 tablespoon olive oil1 cup canned apricot halves, sliced1/3 cup dried tropical fruit1/4 cup water1 tablespoon honey Preparation Mix first four ingredients. Pound chicken breasts with a meat mallet to flatten slightly. Rub with oil; sprinkle with seasonings. In a large skillet, brown chicken on both sides. Add apricots, tropical fruit, water and honey; bring to a boil....

Ingredients c. granulated sugar 2 tbsp. cornstarch 2 tbsp. unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder 1/4 tsp. salt 2 c. milk 2 large egg yolks 4 oz. semisweet chocolate 1 tbsp. unsalted butter c. heavy cream 1 tbsp. confectioners’ sugar Preparation Step 1Whisk granulated sugar, cornstarch, cocoa, and salt in a medium pan. Whisk in milk and yolks. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking, until thickened, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Add chocolate and butter; whisk until melted....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, cubed1 package (10 ounces) large marshmallows1 package (12 ounces) Golden Grahams cereal1/3 cup milk chocolate chips, melted Preparation In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows; cook and stir until blended. Remove from heat. Stir in cereal until coated. Press into a greased 13x9-in. pan using a buttered spatula. Drizzle with melted chocolate. Cool completely before cutting. Store in an airtight container.

Ingredients 3 medium apples, peeled and cubed1/2 cup butter3 cups cubed bread1/2 cup sugar3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In a large skillet, saute apples in butter until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add bread cubes. Stir together sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over apple mixture and toss to coat. Saute until bread is warmed.

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons mayonnaise1 teaspoon lemon juice1/4 teaspoon garlic salt1 can (6-1/2 ounces) minced clams, drained1/4 cup sliced green onionsRaw vegetables, crackers and/or potato chips Preparation In a bowl, beat cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice and garlic salt until smooth. Fold in clams and onions. Chill. Serve with vegetables, crackers and/or chips.

Ingredients 2 cups cold 2% milk1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed15 Oreo cookies, broken into chunksAdditional broken cookies, optional Preparation In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Fold in whipped topping and cookies. Spoon into dessert dishes. Top with additional cookies if desired. Refrigerate until serving.

Ingredients 1 cup unsalted butter, softened1 tablespoon baking powder1-1/2 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons vanilla extract1-1/2 cups sugar3 large eggs, room temperature4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup sour creamCHOCOLATE ICING:4 tablespoons unsalted butter3-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped2 tablespoons light corn syrup1-1/2 cups sour cream Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Beat butter, baking powder, salt and vanilla until combined. Add sugar; beat until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 1 envelope unflavored gelatin3 tablespoons cold water1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed1 cup mayonnaise2 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed2 celery ribs, finely chopped4 green onions, finely choppedAssorted crackers Preparation In a small microwave-safe bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 20 seconds. Stir; let stand for 1 minute or until gelatin is completely dissolved....