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Ingredients 1/2 cup 2% milk2 tablespoons canola oil1/2 teaspoon almond extract1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons baking cocoa1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 cup coarsely chopped malted milk balls1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips3/4 cup sugar1/4 cup malted milk powder1-1/4 cups boiling water4 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubedOptional: Vanilla ice cream and sliced almonds Preparation In a large bowl, combine milk, oil and extract. Combine flour, brown sugar, cocoa and baking powder; gradually beat into milk mixture until blended....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups chocolate wafer crumbs (about 25 wafers)1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup butter, meltedFILLING:4 ounces bittersweet chocolate1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk chocolate chips4 ounces white baking chocolate1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin1/4 cup water5 large egg yolks, room temperature1/4 cup sugar1 cup half-and-half cream, warmed1-3/4 cups heavy whipping creamSemisweet chocolate chips, melted and Chocolate Almond Pinecones, optional Preparation Combine the first three ingredients; press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan....

Ingredients 1 cup unsalted butter, softened1 cup superfine sugar1 large egg1 large egg yolk2 teaspoons vanilla extract2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup baking cocoa1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamonFROSTING:1-1/2 cups frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed6 tablespoons butter, softened4 cups confectioners’ sugarGold and pearl dragees Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, yolk and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder and cinnamon; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 4 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 3/4 pound)4 cups fresh cauliflowerets (about 3/4 pound)1 medium red onion, chopped2 cups cherry tomatoes, halvedDRESSING:1 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup sour cream1 to 2 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon vinegarSalt and pepper to taste Preparation In a large salad bowl, combine vegetables. Whisk the dressing ingredients until smooth; pour over vegetables and toss to coat. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.

Ingredients 1 package white cake mix (regular size)2 large eggs, room temperature1/3 cup canola oil1 cup sweetened shredded coconut1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts or almonds Preparation In a large bowl, beat cake mix, eggs and oil (batter will be very stiff). Stir in the coconut, chips and nuts. Roll into 1-in. balls. Place on lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until a slight indentation remains when lightly touched....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1-1/3 cups sugar1/2 cup Nutella4 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup whole wheat flour2/3 cup Dutch-processed cocoa1/2 cup flaked coconut1/2 cup old-fashioned oats Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat butter, sugar and Nutella until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flours and cocoa; gradually beat into butter mixture, mixing well....

Ingredients 3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta1 pound ground beef1/4 cup chopped onion2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1 jar (16 ounces) salsa1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 envelope taco seasoning2 cups nacho tortilla chips, crushed Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add cheese, salsa, tomatoes and taco seasoning....

Ingredients 1 package (9 ounces) yellow cake mix2/3 cup quick-cooking oats1/2 cup butter, melted1 large egg1/2 cup milk chocolate M&M’s or butterscotch chips Preparation In a large bowl, beat the first four ingredients until well blended. Stir in the M&M’s or chips. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately remove to wire racks to cool.

Ingredients 1/4 cup egg substitute2 tablespoons fat-free milk1 tablespoon minced chives1 tablespoon reduced-fat mayonnaise1 tablespoon Dijon mustardDash hot pepper sauce1 pound lump crabmeat6 flounder fillets (6 ounces each)PaprikaAIOLI:1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise2 teaspoons minced chives2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley2 teaspoons lemon juice1 garlic clove, minced Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients; gently fold in crab. Cut fillets in half widthwise; place 6 halves in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray....

Ingredients 4 boneless pork loin chops (1 inch thick and 6 ounces each)1 tablespoon canola oil4 ounces cream cheese, cubed1/2 cup chicken broth1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette1 tablespoon lemon juice Preparation In a large skillet, cook pork chops in oil over medium heat for 8-10 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°. Remove and keep warm. Add the cream cheese, broth, cheese, vinaigrette and lemon juice to the skillet; cook and stir until blended....

Ingredients 1 package (32 ounces) frozen cubed hash brown potatoes, thawed2 cups cubed cooked ham2 cups sour cream1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1/2 cup butter, melted1/3 cup chopped green onions1/2 teaspoon pepperTOPPING:2 cups crushed cornflakes1/4 cup butter, melted Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour or until heated through....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups water (70° to 80°)2 teaspoons sugar1 teaspoon salt3-1/2 cups bread flour1-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast1 tablespoon cornmeal1 egg white1 tablespoon water Preparation In bread machine pan, place the first five ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed). When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface....

Ingredients 1 fresh pineapple or 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained1/2 cup finely chopped onion2 tablespoons butter2-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon curry powder5 cups chicken or vegetable broth1 tablespoon soy sauce1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped, optional4 green onions, chopped Preparation Cut fresh pineapple to form a serving bowl if desired (see p. 58). Cut removed fruit into bite-size chunks; set aside. If using canned pineapple, drain and set aside (discard juice or save for another use)....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter, softened1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons beaten egg1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest1/4 teaspoon almond extract1/4 teaspoon orange extract1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon baking soda1/3 cup dark chocolate chips1/4 cup chopped walnuts, optional Preparation In a small bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, orange zest and extracts. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture....

Ingredients 1/3 cup butter, softened1/3 cup creamy peanut butter1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract2-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/3 cup baking cocoa1/4 teaspoon salt4 to 5 tablespoons 2% milk Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and peanut butter until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Stir in the confectioners’ sugar, cocoa, salt and enough milk to achieve a spreading consistency.

Ingredients 3 ounces cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons whole milk1-1/2 cups whipped toppingOne portion chocolate cake (7-1/2x5-inch rectangle) from the Delicate Chocolate Cake recipe, cut into 1/2-inch cubes2 cups fresh raspberries1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted Preparation In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and milk until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. In a 1- to 1-1/2-qt. trifle bowl or individual dessert bowls, layer half of the cake cubes, raspberries, cream cheese mixture and almonds....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons canola oil1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked chorizo or jalapeno chicken sausage links, sliced1 medium onion, chopped1 can (15 ounces) no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained1 cup fresh or frozen corn1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve brown rice2 cups fresh baby spinach1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco or shredded Monterey Jack cheeseChopped fresh cilantro Preparation In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat....

Ingredients 1 package (3 ounces) orange gelatin3/4 cup boiling apple cider3/4 cup cold apple cider1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce Preparation In a bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling cider. Stir in cold cider and cranberry sauce. Pour into individual dishes. Chill until firm.

Ingredients 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut1 refrigerated pastry shell (9 inches)4 large eggs1/2 teaspoon salt1-3/4 cups fat-free milkSugar substitute equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar1-1/2 teaspoons coconut extract1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Place coconut in an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. Bake at 350° for 4 minutes, stirring several times; set aside. (Coconut will not be fully toasted.) Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes....

Ingredients 1 beef top sirloin steak (1 pound), cut into thin strips1/4 teaspoon pepper3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided3 teaspoons olive oil, divided1 medium red onion, cut into wedges3 garlic cloves, minced1 jar (7 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and cut into strips1/4 cup dry red wine or reduced-sodium beef broth6 tablespoons fat-free ranch salad dressing6 flour tortillas (8 inches)1-1/2 cups torn iceberg lettuce1 medium tomato, chopped1/4 cup chopped green onions...