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Ingredients 3 cups chopped peeled tart apples (about 2 large)2 cups sugar1/2 cup apple juice3 large eggs, room temperature3/4 cup vegetable oil1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons apple pie spice1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt2 cups coarsely chopped pecans1/2 pound candied red cherries, halved1/2 pound candied green cherries, halved1/2 pound diced candied pineapple Preparation Line three 8x4-in. loaf pans with waxed paper; grease the paper and set aside. In a large bowl, combine apples, sugar and apple juice; let stand for 15 minutes....

Ingredients 36 Rhodes frozen rolls 1/2 lb. sliced pepperoni Italian seasoning grated Parmesan cheese Pam Olive Oil Spray marinara sauce Preparation Step 1Place a dozen frozen rolls on a paper plate. Spray frozen rolls with Pam.Step 2Place in microwave to quick defrost for about 1 minute on 50% power. Repeat with remaining 2 dozen rolls.Step 3Spread each roll out into the size of the palm of your hand and place 6-8 slices of pepperoni on top of the dough....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, cubed1 cup chocolate wafer crumbs1 cup sweetened shredded coconut1 cup dark chocolate chips1 cup chopped hazelnuts1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk Nutella, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Melt butter in a 9-in. square baking pan. On top of melted butter, evenly sprinkle crumbs, then coconut, then chocolate chips, then hazelnuts. Pour milk over all. Do not stir. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 30 minutes....

Ingredients 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion 1 fennel bulb 4 sprig thyme 3 tbsp. tomato paste salt Freshly ground pepper 4 c. water 2 can peeled Italian tomatoes Pan-Fried Potato Croutons, Fennel-Orange Gremolata and diced Fontina cheese Preparation Step 1In a large soup pot, heat the olive oil. Add the onion, fennel, and thyme, and cook the vegetables over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion and fennel are softened, about 8 minutes....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, softened1/4 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmegAssorted breads and bagels Preparation In a small bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg until smooth. Spread on breads and bagels.

Ingredients 3 egg whitesDash salt3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided1-1/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut, toasted, divided1/3 cup chopped almonds, toasted3-1/2 cups sliced peeled peaches (about 6 medium)1 cup heavy whipping cream Preparation In a large bowl, beat egg whites and salt on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add 3/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff peaks form. Fold in 1 cup coconut and almonds....

Ingredients 1 qt. fresh corn kernels (cut from about 8 ears) 1 qt. canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock 2 tbsp. butter 1 onion 1/4 c. dry white wine 1 1/2 tsp. salt 1 1/2 c. milk 1/2 lb. lump crabmeat c. chopped fresh chives or scallion tops Preparation Step 1In a blender or food processor, combine the corn kernels and 2 cups of the broth. Pulse to a coarse puree....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 large egg1 tablespoon sugarMUFFIN:2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten2 cups sugar1 cup canned pumpkin1/2 cup canola oil24 pecan halves, optional Preparation For the filling, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, egg and sugar until smooth; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda and salt....

Ingredients 2 medium cooked potatoes, peeled and sliced4 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped1 cup diced fully cooked ham1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 large egg1-1/2 cups sour cream1/4 cup dry bread crumbs1 tablespoon butter, melted Preparation In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, eggs, ham, salt and pepper. Combine the egg and sour cream; add to potato mixture and gently toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Toss bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over casserole....

Ingredients 1 carton (8 ounces) reduced-fat spreadable cream cheese1 cup creamy peanut butter1/4 cup fat-free milk1 tablespoon brown sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup chopped unsalted peanutsApple slices Preparation In a small bowl, beat the first five ingredients until blended. Stir in peanuts. Serve with apple slices. Refrigerate leftovers.

Ingredients 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream2 tablespoons cider vinegar1 teaspoon sugar3/4 teaspoon garlic powder3/4 teaspoon dill weed1/2 teaspoon salt3 medium cucumbers, sliced1/2 cup sliced onion Preparation In a bowl, combine the sour cream, vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, dill and salt. Add cucumbers and onion; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons canola oil2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 pound ground beef, cooked and drained1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted1 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano and thyme1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1 small green pepper, julienned1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water....

Ingredients 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped1 cup hot strong brewed coffee1-3/4 cups sugar2/3 cup canola oil1 large egg2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup baking cocoa3 teaspoons baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup buttermilkFROSTING:2 cups semisweet chocolate chips1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream1/2 cup light corn syrup1 teaspoon vanilla extractOptional decorations: gumdrops, semisweet chocolate chips and regular or Dum Dums lollipops Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners. Place chocolate in a small bowl....

Ingredients 1 cup sour cream1/2 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon finely chopped onion2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes1 teaspoon dill weed1 teaspoon seasoned saltAssorted fresh vegetables Preparation Combine the first 6 ingredients; mix well. Cover and refrigerate. Serve with vegetables.

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup baking cocoa1 cup vanilla or white chips2 tablespoons shortening, divided1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preparation In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour and cocoa; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a 3-in....

Ingredients PUDDING MIX:1 cup nonfat dry milk powder2/3 cup sugar6 tablespoons cornstarch1/3 cup baking cocoa1/4 teaspoon saltPUDDING:1/2 cup water1/4 cup Pudding Mix (above)2 teaspoons butter1/4 teaspoon almond or vanilla extractWhipped topping and baking cocoa, optional Preparation Combine mix ingredients; store in an airtight container or resealable plastic bag. Yield: 1-3/4 cups mix (7 batches of pudding). To make pudding: Combine water and mix in a small saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar1/2 cup light corn syrup1 cup chopped walnuts1 teaspoon butter1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Butter a baking sheet; set aside. In a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar and corn syrup. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3 minutes; stir. Cook, uncovered, on high 2-1/2 minutes longer. Stir in the walnuts, butter and cinnamon. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 minutes longer or until mixture turns a light amber color (mixture will be very hot)....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter1 cup chopped carrots1 cup diced zucchini1 cup broccoli florets1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped celery1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon sugar3 cups whole milk1 cup chicken broth1 cup whole kernel corn1 cup diced fully cooked ham1/2 cup peas1 jar (2 ounces) sliced pimiento, drained1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation Melt butter in a Dutch oven. Add the carrots, zucchini, broccoli, onion and celery; cook and stir for about 5 minutes or until crisp-tender....

Ingredients 1 cup quick-cooking oats1 cup orange juice3 cups all-purpose flour1 cup sugar2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 cup canola oil3 large eggs, lightly beaten1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zestTOPPING:1/2 cup chopped walnuts1/3 cup sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In a small bowl, combine oats and orange juice. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Combine the oil, eggs and oat mixture; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups chopped onions1/2 cup each chopped green pepper, sweet red pepper and celery6 tablespoons butter1-1/2 pounds fully cooked smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch pieces3 garlic cloves, minced4 cans (15 ounces each) Italian-style tomato sauce3 packages (16 ounces each) frozen corn2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained2 cups water3 bay leaves1-1/2 teaspoons each dried basil, oregano and thyme1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, optional...