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Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups 4% small-curd cottage cheese2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon saltGLAZE:3 tablespoons butter1 cup confectioners’ sugar3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract1 to 2 tablespoons water Preparation In a large bowl, beat butter and cottage cheese until blended. Combine flour and salt; gradually beat into the butter mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight or until dough is easy to handle. Divide dough into thirds. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 10-in....

Ingredients 2 packages (3 ounces each) raspberry gelatin1-1/2 cups boiling water1 can (14 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce2 cups raspberry sherbet, softened1 tablespoon lemon juiceCranberries, raspberries, orange segments and fresh mint, optional Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in cranberry sauce until smooth. refrigerate for 30 minutes or until slightly thickened. Fold in sherbet and lemon juice. Transfer to a 6-cup ring mold coated with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground allspice2 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 3/4 cup)1 cup whole-berry cranberry sauceTOPPING:1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup chopped pecans2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons butter, melted Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla....

Ingredients 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed3/4 cup sugar1/2 cup chopped walnuts2 tablespoons cornstarch1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon ground allspice2 sheets refrigerated pie crust2 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon 2% milk1 tablespoon coarse sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. For filling, mix first 8 ingredients. Unroll 1 crust into a 9-in. pie plate. Add filling; dot with butter. Unroll remaining crust onto a work surface; make cutout vents using small cookie cutters....

Ingredients 2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast1/2 cup dried cranberries1/4 cup finely chopped onion1/4 cup chopped celery1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper6 tablespoons Miracle Whip Light8 dinner rolls8 lettuce leaves Preparation In a small bowl, combine the chicken, cranberries, onion, celery, salt and pepper. Stir in Miracle Whip. Cut tops off rolls; hollow out each roll, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Line each with a lettuce leaf; fill with chicken salad. Replace tops....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese2 cups sugar6 large eggs, room temperature3 tablespoons orange juice, divided4 teaspoons grated orange zest3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce1/2 cup dried cherriesGLAZE:1 cup confectioners’ sugar1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest4 to 5 teaspoons orange juice Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan....

Ingredients 1 cup All-Bran1/2 cup 2% milk1 cup sour cream1 large egg, lightly beaten1 package (16.6 ounces) date quick bread mix3 ounces cream cheese Preparation In a large bowl, combine cereal and milk; let stand for 10 minutes. Stir in sour cream and egg. Stir in bread mix just until moistened. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups about three-fourths full. Cut cream cheese into 12 cubes; gently press one cube into the center of each muffin cup just until covered with batter (cups will be full)....

Ingredients 6 cups water7 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, cubed1 package (30 ounces) frozen cubed hash brown potatoes, thawed1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham1/2 cup chopped onion1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon dill weed Preparation In a Dutch oven, combine the water and bouillon. Add cream cheese; cook and stir over medium heat until cheese is melted. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat....

Ingredients 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1 cup mayonnaise3/4 cup chopped pecans1 medium onion, chopped2 large eggs, lightly beaten6 cups frozen chopped broccoli, cooked and drained1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 tablespoon butter, melted1/4 cup soft bread crumbs Preparation In a large bowl, combine the soup, mayonnaise, pecans, onion and eggs. Stir in broccoli; pour into a greased 2-qt. shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with the cheese. Combine butter and bread crumbs; sprinkle on top....

Ingredients 4 cups cubed red potatoes1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream2 tablespoons lime juice1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Drain. Cool potatoes for 10 minutes; transfer to a large bowl....

Ingredients 3 cups sliced fresh strawberries, divided 2 tablespoons sugar1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon grated orange zest1 tablespoon orange juice1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 loaf (1 pound) cinnamon bread, cut into 1-in. pieces5 large eggs1 cup half-and-half creamSweetened whipped cream Preparation Toss 2 cups strawberries with sugar. In another bowl, beat the next 5 ingredients until smooth. Place half the bread in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish....

Ingredients 1 c. unsalted butter 1/2 c. granulated sugar 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 tsp. mint extract 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 c. Dutch-processed unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 2 c. semisweet chocolate chips 4 tsp. vegetable, canola, or other flavorless oil Preparation Step 1In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together butter and sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes....

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)2 tablespoons shortening1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon salt3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour2 egg whitesCornmeal Preparation In a bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add shortening, sugar, salt and 1 cup flour; beat until smooth. Add egg whites; mix well. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes (dough will be stiff)....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) angel food cake mix1/2 cup finely chopped maraschino cherries1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice2 teaspoons strong brewed coffee1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup sour cream1 container (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawedChopped walnuts, grated chocolate and additional maraschino cherries Preparation Prepare cake mix batter according to package directions; fold in chopped cherries. Gently spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, cubed1 cup water1 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt4 large eggsFILLING:2-1/2 cups cold whole milk1 package (5.1 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix1 cup heavy whipping cream1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extractCHOCOLATE ICING:2 ounces semisweet chocolate2 tablespoons butter1 cup confectioners’ sugar2 to 3 tablespoons hot water Preparation In a large saucepan, combine butter and water. Bring to a rapid boil, stirring until the butter melts. Reduce heat to low; add flour and salt....

Ingredients 1 cup dark baking cocoa1 cup boiling water1 cup butter, softened2-1/4 cups sugar4 eggs1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup buttermilkCARAMEL LAYER:1 teaspoon butter1 cup chopped pecans1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar1 cup heavy whipping cream, divided1/2 cup dark corn syrup6 tablespoons butter, cubedGANACHE LAYER:1 teaspoon butter1 cup chopped pecans1 cup dark chocolate chips2/3 cup heavy whipping creamFROSTING:2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped1/3 cup dark chocolate chips4 cups confectioners’ sugar3/4 cup butter, softened1/4 cup milk1 tablespoon dark baking cocoa1 teaspoon vanilla extractGARNISHES:Chocolate curls or other decorations...

Ingredients 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened4 cups shredded cheddar cheese1 cup chopped pecans1/4 cup evaporated milk1 can (4-1/4 ounces) chopped ripe olives, drained2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon saltMinced fresh parsley, chopped pecans and paprikaAssorted crackers Preparation In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and cheddar cheese. Stir in the pecans, milk, olives, garlic and salt. Divide into thirds; roll each into a ball. Roll 1 ball in parsley and 1 in nuts....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 cup fat-free milk1/4 cup canola oil1/4 cup honey1/2 cup raisins Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. In a small bowl, combine the milk, oil and honey; add to the dry ingredients and stir just until moistened. Stir in raisins. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto baking sheets coated with cooking spray....

Ingredients 3 cups Biscuit Baking Mix1/4 cup sugar1/2 cup vanilla yogurt1/3 cup 2% milk1 tablespoon vanilla extract1 cup cinnamon baking chips or semisweet chocolate chipsCinnamon sugar or coarse sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, mix Biscuit Baking Mix and sugar. In another bowl, whisk yogurt, milk and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in chips. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 10 times....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)2 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon active dry yeast4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup hot water2 tablespoons baking soda1/4 teaspoon pretzel or coarse saltPIZZA:1/2 cup salsa con queso dip, such as Tostitos2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend1/2 cup sliced pepperoni1 tablespoon butter, melted Preparation In a stand mixer, stir together warm water, sugar and yeast; let stand until foamy, 4-5 minutes. Add flour and 1 teaspoon table salt....