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Ingredients 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate1/4 cup butter, cubed5 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/3 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup milk3 eggs, separated1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon almond extractSAUCE:1 cup heavy whipping cream1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1/4 teaspoon vanilla extractBaking cocoa or ground cinnamon, optional Preparation In a large heavy saucepan, melt chocolate and butter over low heat. In a small bowl, combine flour, 1/3 cup sugar and salt; add milk and stir until smooth....

Ingredients 1/2 cup whole wheat flour1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon baking soda1 large egg, room temperature, beaten1/3 cup canola oil1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce1/4 cup honey1 cup chopped walnutsICING:1 cup confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons butter, melted1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 tablespoon water2 tablespoons honey Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine flours, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder and baking soda. In another bowl, combine egg, oil, applesauce and honey....

Ingredients 3 pounds chicken legs and thighs (about 8 pieces)1/2 cup butter, divided3 garlic cloves, minced, divided3 ears fresh corn, husked, cleaned and cut into thirds1/4 cup water2 teaspoons dried tarragon, divided1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces2 tomatoes, seeded and cut into chunks Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook chicken in 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat until browned on each side. Add two-thirds of the garlic; cook 1 minute longer....

Ingredients 1 package (6 ounces) raspberry gelatin2 cups boiling water1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamonDash ground cloves2 cups diced orange sectionsLettuce leaves, optional Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in cranberry sauce, cinnamon and cloves. Chill until partially set. Add the orange sections. Pour into an oiled 6-cup mold. Chill until set, about 3 hours. Unmold; serve on a lettuce-lined platter if desired....

Ingredients 12 ounces cream cheese, softened1/3 cup sugar1 large egg1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zestPastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)PUMPKIN LAYER:1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin3/4 cup sugar2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice3 large eggs3/4 cup half-and-half creamCRANBERRY TOPPING:3/4 cup dried cranberries3/4 cup chopped pecans1/4 cup packed brown sugar1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zestWhipped cream and ground nutmeg, optional Preparation In small bowl, combine cream cheese and sugar; beat on medium speed until smooth....

Ingredients 1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix1 tablespoon chopped onion1/8 teaspoon minced garlic1/4 cup butter, cubed2 cups cubed rotisserie chicken1 package (16 ounces) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons salt2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten1 cup sour cream3/4 cup milkShredded cheddar cheese Preparation Prepare cornbread batter and bake according to package directions, using a 9-in. round baking pan. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in butter for 2-3 minutes; stir in chicken and broccoli....

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked egg noodles6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms1 teaspoon minced garlic1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted3/4 cup half-and-half cream1/4 cup Marsala wine or chicken broth1/4 teaspoon chili powder1/2 cup minced fresh parsley, divided Preparation Cook noodles according to package directions....

Ingredients 1 can (15 ounces) fruit cocktail, undrained2 medium firm bananas, sliced1 medium apple, chopped1 medium navel orange, peeled and cut into sections2 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding mix1 cup (8 ounces) vanilla yogurt Preparation In a serving bowl, combine fruit cocktail, bananas, apple and orange. Combine pudding mix and yogurt until smooth. Add to fruit mixture; stir to coat. Refrigerate leftovers.

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups uncooked egg noodles2 bacon strips, diced2 teaspoons finely chopped onion6-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon salt-free seasoning blend1/8 teaspoon saltDash pepper1-1/4 cups 2% milk1 package (9 ounces) fresh baby spinach3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon and onion over medium heat until bacon is crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. Stir the flour, seasoning blend, salt and pepper into drippings until blended; gradually add milk....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 teaspoon garlic powder1 package (9 ounces) frozen creamed spinach, thawed2 cups diced Swiss cheese2 unsliced round loaves (1 pound each) Italian or French bread Preparation In a small microwave-safe bowl, beat cream cheese and garlic powder until smooth. Stir in spinach and Swiss cheese. Cover and microwave on high for 3-6 minutes or until cheese is melted, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, cut a 4-in....

Ingredients 1 large onion, finely chopped1 celery rib, chopped1 tablespoon olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced2 eggs, lightly beaten1/3 cup ketchup3/4 cup soft bread crumbs1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg2 pounds ground beefBAKED TOMATO SAUCE:1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 tablespoon olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Preparation In a large skillet, saute onion and celery in oil until tender....

Ingredients 2 large eggs1/3 cup canola oil1 devil’s food cake mix (regular size)32 Rolo candiesChopped hazelnuts Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Beat together eggs and oil; gradually beat in cake mix. Roll tablespoonfuls of dough into balls. Press a candy into each; reshape balls. Dip tops in hazelnuts. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until tops are cracked, 8-10 minutes. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool....

Ingredients 1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed3 teaspoons canola oil, divided1 teaspoon fajita seasoning mix1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned1 medium green pepper, julienned1 medium onion, halved and sliced1 garlic clove, minced1/2 cup salsa1/4 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro Preparation Unroll crust into a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray; flatten dough and build up edges slightly....

Ingredients 1 tube (12.4 ounces) refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing1 can (21 ounces) apple pie filling1/4 cup packed brown sugar1 tablespoon butter, melted Preparation Set cinnamon roll icing aside. Separate cinnamon rolls; roll out each into a 4-in. circle. Arrange on a greased 12-in. pizza pan, overlapping edges. Bake at 400° for 8 minutes. Spoon the apple pie filling over rolls to within 1/2 in. of edge. Combine the brown sugar and butter; sprinkle over pie filling....

Ingredients 1 1/4 c. castor (superfine) sugar 2 tsp. glucose syrup 1 tbsp. powdered gelatin 1 large egg white 1/2 tsp. finely grated orange zest Almond praline, broken into shards 1/2 c. whipping cream c. lemon and lime curd 1/4 c. whipping cream 3 1/2 oz. dark chocolate Preparation Step 1Lightly spray a 10- by 12-inch baking tin with oil, line the base and two long sides with non-stick baking paper and lightly spray the paper with oil....

Ingredients 2 cups vegetable broth1 tablespoon butter1 package (8 ounces) couscous6 tablespoons olive oil1/4 cup lemon juice1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1-1/2 pounds imitation crabmeat, coarsely chopped1-1/2 cups chopped peeled mangoes1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes1/4 cup chopped green onions Preparation In a saucepan, bring the broth and butter to a boil. Stir in the couscous. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; cool to room temperature....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 large eggs3/4 cup sour cream1/2 teaspoon almond extract1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/8 teaspoon salt1 cup white baking chips1 cup dried cranberries1/2 cup chopped walnutsFROSTING:2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1/4 cup butter, softened1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained1/4 cup lemon juice1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)Optional: Chopped toasted macadamia nuts and additional crushed pineapple Preparation Combine milk, pineapple and lemon juice; fold in whipped topping. Pour into prepared crust. Refrigerate until serving. If desired, serve with toasted macadamia nuts and additional crushed pineapple.

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds ground beef1 large onion, chopped1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies1 can (10 ounces) chili without beans1 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubedSalt, pepper and garlic powder to taste2 cups sour cream, divided Preparation In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 4 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained2 medium carrots, grated1 small zucchini, grated1 small sweet red pepper, diced1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms1 garlic clove, minced2 tablespoons olive oil1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 cups whole milk1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil1/4 teaspoon onion salt1/4 teaspoon garlic powder3/4 cup ricotta cheese1 large egg, lightly beaten1 teaspoon Italian seasoning2/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese...