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Ingredients 8 chicken drumsticks1/4 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup barbecue sauce1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls1 egg, lightly beaten2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese2 teaspoons Italian seasoning2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted Preparation Remove and discard skin from drumsticks. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat; stir in the barbecue sauce. Add drumsticks. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 180°, turning occasionally....

Ingredients 4 beef tenderloin steaks (1 inch thick and 4 ounces each) 1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper5 tablespoons butter, divided 1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced1 cup beef stock1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Preparation Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add steaks; cook 4-6 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)....

Ingredients 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons baking cocoa4 milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 ounces each)6 tablespoons butter1/4 cup heavy whipping cream24 whole hazelnuts1 cup ground hazelnuts, toasted Preparation In a large bowl, sift together confectioners’ sugar and cocoa; set aside. In a small saucepan, melt candy bars and butter. Add cream and reserved cocoa mixture. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until mixture is thickened and smooth. Pour into an 8-in....

Ingredients 1 cup packed brown sugar3/4 cup butter, cubed2 cans (16.3 ounces each) large refrigerated buttermilk biscuits64 milk chocolate kisses1/2 cup sugar2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Preparation In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar and butter. Cook and stir over medium-low heat for 10-12 minutes or until sugar is melted; set aside. Cut each biscuit into quarters. Shape each piece around a chocolate kiss; pinch seams to seal. In a large bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups whole milk1 tablespoon butter, melted and cooled1 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt2 large eggs, room temperature Preparation In a small bowl, beat the milk, butter, flour and salt until blended. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Fill buttered popover pans or large custard cups three-fourths full. Bake at 450° for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; bake until very firm, 20 minutes longer....

Ingredients 2 cups water3/4 cup red-hot candies1/3 cup sugar6 medium tart apples, peeled and quartered Preparation In a large saucepan, bring the water, candies and sugar to a boil over medium heat; boil and stir until candies and sugar are dissolved. Reduce heat; carefully add apples. Cook, uncovered, until apples are tender. Cool slightly. With a slotted spoon, transfer apples to a serving dish; pour sugar syrup over apples. Cool slightly....

Ingredients 1 pound fresh or canned crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed2 to 2-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs1 large egg, beaten3/4 cup mayonnaise1/3 cup each chopped celery, green pepper and onion2 teaspoons lemon juice1 tablespoon seafood seasoning1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon prepared mustard1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauceOptional: 2 to 4 tablespoons vegetable oil and lemon wedges Preparation In a large bowl, combine the crab, bread crumbs, egg, mayonnaise, vegetables, juice and seasonings....

Ingredients 18 uncooked jumbo shrimp (about 1 pound)1/3 cup cornstarch3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper3 large egg whites2 cups sweetened shredded coconutOil for deep-fat fryingAPRICOT-PINEAPPLE SALSA:1 cup diced pineapple1/2 cup finely chopped red onion1/2 cup apricot preserves1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro2 tablespoons lime juice1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and choppedSalt and pepper to taste Lime wedges, optional Preparation Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact. Make a slit down inner curve of each shrimp, starting with the tail; press lightly to flatten....

Ingredients 1/3 cup sugar4 teaspoons instant coffee granules1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamonBATTER:3 tablespoons butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/8 teaspoon salt1 cup plain yogurt2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Mix sugar, coffee granules and cinnamon. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla....

Ingredients 2 cups water1 cup quinoa, rinsed1/2 cup chopped fresh broccoli1/2 cup coarsely chopped zucchini1/4 cup shredded carrots1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon olive oil Preparation In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add the next 5 ingredients. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and oil. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork.

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk6 ounces limeade concentrate4 drops green food coloring, optional1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)1 kiwifruit, peeled and slicedMandarin oranges and chopped pistachios, optional Preparation In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and milk until smooth. Beat in limeade and food coloring if desired. Fold in half of the whipped topping....

Ingredients 2 cups (12 ounces) milk chocolate chips1 tablespoon shortening1/2 cup raisins1/2 cup chopped slivered almonds Preparation In a heavy saucepan or microwave, melt the chocolate chips and shortening over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in raisins and almonds. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper. Chill until ready to serve.

Ingredients 6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup old-fashioned oats1/2 cup whole wheat flour1/3 cup packed brown sugar2 teaspoons salt1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast2-1/2 cups water2 tablespoons butter1-1/4 cups dried cranberries or cherries3/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted Preparation In a large bowl, combine 3 cups all-purpose flour, oats, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, salt and yeast. In a small saucepan, heat water and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened....

Ingredients 1 cup plain yogurt1/4 cup ketchup4 teaspoons honey2 teaspoons Dijon mustard2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon pepperMixed salad greens Preparation In a blender or food processor, combine the first six ingredients. Cover and process until smooth. Pour into a jar or bowl; chill for 20 minutes before serving. Serve over salad greens. Store in the refrigerator.

Ingredients 2 cups fresh or frozen corn1/4 cup half-and-half cream2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon sugar1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 6-8 minutes or until heated through.

Ingredients 3 large egg yolks, room temperature3 tablespoons sugar3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom1 to 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flourOil for deep-fat fryingConfectioners’ sugar Preparation Beat egg yolks and granulated sugar until pale yellow. Add cream and cardamom; mix well. Gradually add flour until dough is firm enough to roll. On a lightly floured surface, roll into a 15-in. square. Using a pastry wheel or knife, cut into 15x1-1/2-in. strips; cut diagonally at 2-1/2-in....

Ingredients 4-1/2 cups crispy chow mein noodles4 cups Rice Chex1 can (9-3/4 ounces) salted cashews1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted1/2 cup butter, melted2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce2-1/4 teaspoons curry powder3/4 teaspoon ground ginger Preparation In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the noodles, cereal, cashews and coconut. In a small bowl, whisk the butter, soy sauce, curry powder and ginger; drizzle over cereal mixture and mix well. Cover and cook on low for 2-1/2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped2 celery ribs, chopped1/4 cup butter, cubed2 medium apples, sliced2 teaspoons all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon curry powder3/4 cup water1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules3/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveinedHot cooked rice Preparation In a large skillet, saute the onion and celery in butter for 2 minutes. Stir in apples; saute 1-2 minutes longer or until crisp-tender. Sprinkle with flour and curry powder. Gradually whisk in water and bouillon until smooth....

Ingredients 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained1/2 cup finely chopped onion1/2 cup finely chopped celery1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise or vegan mayonnaise3 tablespoons honey mustard or Dijon mustard2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill1 tablespoon red wine vinegar1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon pepper 12 slices multigrain breadOptional toppings: Romaine leaves, tomato slices, dill pickle slices and sweet red pepper rings Preparation Place chickpeas in a large bowl; mash to desired consistency....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, cubed6 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped4 large eggs, room temperature2 cups sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup all-purpose flour2 cups chopped walnutsConfectioners’ sugar, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a small saucepan, melt butter and chocolate over low heat. Cool slightly. In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar, vanilla and salt until blended. Stir in chocolate mixture. Add flour, mixing well. Stir in walnuts. Spread into a greased 9-in....