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Ingredients 2 cups biscuit/baking mix1 cup yellow cornmeal3/4 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2 large eggs, room temperature1 cup butter, melted1 cup half-and-half cream Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. In another bowl, combine the eggs, butter and cream; stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup water1/2 cup butter, cubed1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup all-purpose flour4 large eggsCRAB FILLING:1 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup sour cream2 tablespoons finely chopped onion1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon dill weed1 teaspoon lemon juice1/4 teaspoon pepper2 packages (8 ounces each) imitation crabmeat, shredded Preparation In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, bring water, butter and salt to a boil. Add flour all at once; stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups butter, softened2 cups sugar5 large eggs, separated1 can (8-1/2 ounces) cream of coconut1/4 cup lime juice3 teaspoons grated lime zest3 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup buttermilk3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconutFILLING:5 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed1/2 cup cranberry juice1-1/4 cups sugar3 large eggs3 large egg yolks1/4 cup butter, cubed2 tablespoons lime juice1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zestFROSTING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 cup marshmallow creme1/2 cup butter, softened3 cups confectioners’ sugar2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, toastedFresh cranberries, optional...

Ingredients 3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided1/4 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1-1/4 cups eggnog1/4 cup butter1/2 cup dried cranberriesGLAZE:1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 to 2 tablespoons eggnog1/4 teaspoon vanilla extractDash nutmeg Preparation In a bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups of flour, sugar, salt, yeast and nutmeg; set aside. In a saucepan, heat eggnog and butter to 120°-130° (the butter does not need to melt); add to flour mixture....

Ingredients 1-3/4 cups boiling water2 packages (3 ounces each) raspberry gelatin1 can (14 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained3/4 cup orange juice1 tablespoon lemon juice1/2 cup chopped walnutsLettuce leaves, optional Miracle Whip, optional Preparation Add boiling water to gelatin; stir until dissolved, about 2 minutes. Stir in cranberry sauce. Add pineapple, orange juice and lemon juice. Refrigerate until thickened, about 30 minutes. Stir in nuts. Pour into an 11x7-in....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar2 teaspoons baking powder3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 large egg1/2 cup milk1/2 cup cold mashed sweet potatoes (without added butter or milk)1/4 cup butter, melted1 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberriesCinnamon-sugar Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. In a small bowl, combine the egg, milk, sweet potatoes and butter; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened....

Ingredients BREAD:2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1 cup sour cream1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted1/2 cup sugar2 large eggs, lightly beaten1/2 teaspoon salt4 cups all-purpose flourFILLING:2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1 large egg, lightly beaten3/4 cup sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon saltGLAZE:2 cups confectioners’ sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract3 to 4 tablespoons whole milk Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water....

Ingredients 4 logs (4 ounces each) herbed fresh goat cheese1/2 cup all-purpose flour2 eggs, beaten1 cup panko bread crumbs1 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 cup canola oil1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved1 cup fresh basil leaves1/4 cup balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon pine nuts Preparation Freeze cheese for 15 minutes. Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place flour and eggs in separate shallow bowls. In another shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, thyme, garlic powder and salt....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef2 teaspoons canola oil1 cup mayonnaise1/3 cup salsa4 flour tortillas (12 inches)4 slices pepper jack or cheddar cheese4 tostada shells Preparation Gently shape beef into 4 balls, shaping just enough to keep together (do not compact). In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Working in batches, add beef. With a heavy metal spatula, flatten to 1/4- to 1/2-in. thickness. Cook until edges start to brown, about 1-1/2 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar, divided2 teaspoons baking powder1 tablespoon cold butter1/2 cup 2% milk3/4 cup chopped dates3/4 cup chopped walnuts1 cup waterOptional: Whipped cream and ground cinnamon Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar and baking powder. Cut in butter until crumbly. Gradually add milk, dates and walnuts. In a large saucepan, combine water and remaining brown sugar; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 6 large red potatoes, cooked and cubed3 green onions with tops, sliced1/4 cup minced fresh parsley1/2 cup mayonnaise3 tablespoons half-and-half cream1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon each dill weed, white pepper and garlic powder Preparation In a large bowl, combine potatoes, onions and parsley. Combine remaining ingredients; mix well. Pour over potato mixture and mix gently. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1 large egg yolk1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flourFILLING:1/2 cup butter, softened2 cups confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons lemon juiceGLAZE:4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup finely chopped nuts Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; place 2 in....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar2 eggs3/4 cup chocolate syrup2/3 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup vanilla frostingMiniature chocolate chips Preparation In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Add eggs and chocolate syrup; mix well. Gradually add flour. Spread into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely. Frost brownies; cut into 18 rectangles (2-1/3x1-1/8 in....

Ingredients 1/2 c. unsalted butter 3 oz. bittersweet chocolate 1 c. sugar c. all-purpose flour 1/4 c. unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder 2 large eggs 1 tsp. grated peeled fresh ginger 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp. ground ginger 1/4 tsp. Coarse salt tsp. ground cloves Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Butter an 8-inch square baking dish. Line bottom with parchment paper, allowing 2 inches to hang over 2 sides....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup packed light brown sugar1/4 cup molasses1 tablespoon water2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon baking cocoa1-1/4 teaspoons ground ginger1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground cloves7 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped1/4 cup coarse sugar Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in the molasses, water and gingerroot. Combine the flour, cocoa, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 1/3 cup sugar1/4 cup packed brown sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch3 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg6 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and cut into eighths1/4 cup butter, cubed Preparation In a small bowl, mix the first 5 ingredients. Place apples in a greased 5-qt. slow cooker; add sugar mixture and toss to coat. Top with butter. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until apples are tender, stirring halfway through cooking....

Ingredients 4 cod fillets (4 ounces each) 2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup chopped onion1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon grated orange zest1/3 cup orange juice1 tablespoon lemon juice1/8 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Place fillets in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. In a skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute onion and garlic until tender. Spoon over fish. Mix orange zest and citrus juices; drizzle over fish....

Ingredients 4 medium zucchini (about 7 inches each)1/4 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced1 small onion, chopped1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed1 tablespoon butter1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons prepared ranch salad dressing1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided4 cherry tomatoes, quartered Preparation Cut a thin slice off bottom of zucchini so it sits flat. Cut a thin lengthwise slice from top of zucchini and discard. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4-in....

Ingredients 2 green onions, sliced2 tablespoons butter6 large eggs1/4 cup milk1 cup cubed cooked corned beef1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheeseDash pepper Preparation In a large skillet, saute onions in butter until tender. In a large bowl, whisk eggs and milk; pour over onions. Cook over medium heat; as the eggs set, lift edges, letting uncooked portion flow underneath. When the eggs are nearly set, sprinkle with the corned beef, cheese and pepper....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg1/4 cup lime juice4-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup yellow cornmealGLAZE:2 cups confectioners’ sugar3 tablespoons lime juiceHoliday sprinkles Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, lime juice and zest. Combine flour and cornmeal; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Shape into two 12-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic....