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Ingredients 1 beef rump roast or bottom round roast (5 to 6 pounds)1/2 cup cider vinegarSalt and pepper to taste1 cup waterGRAVY:1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 cup cold water1 teaspoon browning sauce, optionalSalt and pepper to taste Preparation Place roast in a deep roasting pan, fat side up; pour vinegar over roast. Let stand for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add water to pan. Cover and bake at 400° for 3-1/2 hours or until meat is tender, adding additional water if needed....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil1 teaspoon lemon juice2 cups torn dandelion greens or arugula2 green onions or 1 medium leek (white portion only), thinly sliced2 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced1/2 cup grapefruit or tangerine sectionsDandelion blossoms, optional Preparation In a small bowl, whisk oil and lemon juice. In a large bowl, combine dandelion greens and onions. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Arrange eggs and grapefruit sections over greens. If desired, top with dandelion blossoms....

Ingredients 2 cups Rice Krispies1 cup chopped pistachios or almonds1/3 cup butter, cubed1 package (8 ounces) pitted dates, finely chopped1 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extractConfectioners’ sugar, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine Rice Krispies and pistachios. In a large saucepan, combine butter, dates and sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture is combined. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Pour over Rice Krispies mixture; stir to coat. When cool enough to handle, press into 1-1/4-in....

Ingredients 4 bacon strips4 chicken tenderloins1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 teaspoons canola oil4 poblano peppers1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided4 ounces cream cheese, cut into 4 strips Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown tenderloins on both sides....

Ingredients 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme1/2 cup milk1 teaspoon vanilla extractPineapple or banana chunks, apple slices, marshmallows, cubed angel food or pound cake Preparation In a microwave, microwave the first five ingredients just until melted; whisk until smooth. Transfer to a fondue pot and keep warm. Serve with fruit and/or cake.

Ingredients 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup butter, cubed1 package (10 ounces) pastel miniature marshmallows1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted2 cups flaked coconut Preparation In a large saucepan, melt chocolate chips and butter over low heat; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Stir in marshmallows and walnuts. Divide mixture into three portions; place each portion on a piece of waxed paper. Using waxed paper, shape each into a 10-in.-long roll; roll in coconut....

Ingredients 1 Chicken 2 large eggs 1/2 c. whole milk 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1 tbsp. seasoned salt 1 tsp. seasoned pepper 24 oz. solid vegetable shortening Preparation Step 1Pat the chicken pieces dry and line a baking sheet with wax paper. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with the milk. Add the chicken. In another bowl, whisk the flour with the seasoned salt and seasoned pepper. Dredge the chicken in the seasoned flour and transfer to the baking sheet....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds ground beef1/3 cup chopped onion1/2 teaspoon minced garlic1 jar (16 ounces) picante sauce1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped1 large sweet red pepper, chopped1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1 tablespoon lime juice12 corn tortillas3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese2 cups sour creamAdditional picante sauce, optional Preparation In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed3 medium apples, cut into wedges1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into pieces1 small red onion, chopped1/2 cup sugar1/3 cup unsweetened apple juice3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro2 tablespoons chopped jalapeno pepper1 teaspoon grated lime zestTortilla chips Preparation In a food processor, process the cranberries, apples, red pepper and onion in batches until coarsely pureed. Transfer to a serving bowl. Stir in the sugar, apple juice, cilantro, jalapeno and lime zest....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/8 teaspoon salt2/3 cup nonfat plain yogurt2/3 cup fat-free milk1 cup chopped cranberries1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest Preparation In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder baking soda and salt. Gently fold in yogurt and milk just until moistened. Stir in cranberries and orange zest. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until muffins test done....

Ingredients 3 cups chicken broth1 cup chopped walnuts2 tablespoons chopped onion2 tablespoons chopped celery1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 cup 2% milk1 cup half-and-half creamMinced fresh parsley Preparation In a small saucepan, combine the first five ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Cool slightly. Transfer to a blender; cover and process until pureed. Strain. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat....

Ingredients 4 quarts plain popped popcorn5 cups miniature pretzels2 cups packed brown sugar1 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup dark corn syrup1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 cup salted peanuts2 cups non-chocolate candy (gumdrops, Skittles, etc.) Preparation Place popcorn and pretzels in a large bowl; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a rolling boil....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 large ripe bananas 2 tbsp. light brown sugar 1 tbsp. dark rum 1/2 c. 2-percent milk 3 tbsp. 2-percent milk 2 1/2 tbsp. unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder c. granulated sugar 1 salt 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 1/4 c. nonfat Greek yogurt 1 oz. bittersweet chocolate Preparation Step 1In a nonstick skillet, melt the butter. Add the bananas in a single layer and sprinkle with the brown sugar....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 jar (3-1/2 ounces) macadamia nuts, finely chopped1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nutsAdditional confectioners’ sugar Preparation In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in vanilla. Gradually add flour and mix well. Stir in nuts (dough will be stiff); set aside. For filling, in a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth....

Ingredients 1 cup water1 cup mayonnaise1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup sugar3 tablespoons baking cocoa2 teaspoons baking sodaBROWN SUGAR FROSTING:1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup butter, cubed2 tablespoons 2% milk1-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar Preparation In a large bowl, combine the water, mayonnaise and vanilla until well blended. In another large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa and baking soda; gradually beat into mayonnaise mixture until blended. Pour into a greased 9-in....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chipsFILLING:1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar3 tablespoons butter, softened5 to 6 teaspoons 2% milk3/4 teaspoon peppermint extractCHOCOLATE GLAZE:1-1/2 cups dark chocolate chips2 teaspoons shortening1/8 teaspoon peppermint extractCrushed candy canes Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Beat butter and confectioners’ sugar until creamy. Beat in cooled chocolate and extract. Gradually beat in flour....

Ingredients 1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix2 cups cold milk1 package (6) individual graham cracker tart shells1/2 cup finely crushed chocolate sandwich cookies48 pieces (3-1/2 inches each) red or black shoestring licorice12 blue or green M&M’s Preparation Prepare pudding with milk according to package directions. Spoon into crusts; sprinkle with cookie crumbs. Push eight licorice pieces into the pudding of each tartlet to form legs (curved pieces work best)....

Ingredients 5 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped3/4 cup butter, cubed1-1/2 cups sugar3 large eggs, room temperature2 teaspoons vanilla extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups waterSTRAWBERRY FILLING:4 cups sliced fresh strawberries2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extractGLAZE:3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped1 tablespoon butter1 cup confectioners’ sugar3 tablespoons water1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 2 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper....

Ingredients 4 cups sliced peeled fresh or frozen unsweetened peaches, thawed1/2 cup sugar1 tablespoon plus 2/3 cup biscuit/baking mix, divided1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 to 3 tablespoons brown sugar1/4 cup cold butter, cubed3 tablespoons milk Preparation In a large bowl, combine the peaches, sugar, 1 tablespoon of biscuit mix and cinnamon. Transfer to a greased shallow 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. In another bowl, combine brown sugar and remaining biscuit mix. Cut in butter until crumbly....

Ingredients 2/3 cup butter, softened1-1/4 cups sugar blend2 large eggs, room temperature4 large egg whites, room temperature1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice3 cups all-purpose flour3-3/4 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup fat-free milk2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries1 cup canned unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar blend until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in the eggs, egg whites and lemon juice....