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Ingredients 8 undipped biscotti (about 6 ounces)1/4 cup butter, meltedFILLING AND TOPPING:1 package (8 ounces) softened cream cheese, divided 4 ounces dark chocolate candy bar, melted1/4 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided 4 ounces milk chocolate, melted1/4 cup caramel sundae syrupShaved chocolateAdditional caramel syrup, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Pulse biscotti in a food processor until fine crumbs form (about 1-1/4 cups). Add butter; pulse until blended....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 cup sour cream1/4 cup dill pickle juice1 cup chopped dill pickles1 teaspoon garlic pepper blendOptional: Ridged potato chips or pretzels Preparation In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream and pickle juice until smooth. Stir in pickles and pepper blend. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 4 hours. If desired, serve with chips or pretzels.

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup sugar1/2 cup baking cocoa1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup butter, meltedFILLING:1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin3 large eggs3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar2 teaspoons grated orange zest2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup heavy whipping creamGANACHE:3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup heavy whipping creamCrystallized ginger, chopped, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking cocoa, pie spice and salt....

Ingredients 3 pounds ground beef1 pound bulk pork sausage1 medium onion, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped2 jars (28 ounces each) meatless spaghetti sauce1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, undrained2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided1-1/2 teaspoons pepper, divided1 teaspoon garlic powder2 eggs, lightly beaten2-1/2 cups 4% small-curd cottage cheese1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese24 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained12 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese...

Ingredients 3/4 cup baking cocoa1/2 teaspoon baking soda2/3 cup butter, melted, divided1/2 cup boiling water2 cups sugar2 large eggs, room temperature, beaten1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup semisweet chocolate chipsFROSTING:6 tablespoons butter, softened1/2 cup baking cocoa2-2/3 cups confectioners’ sugar1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/3 cup evaporated milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, whisk cocoa and baking soda; blend in 1/3 cup melted butter....

Ingredients 3 large eggs, beaten2-1/2 cups panko bread crumbs3 medium eggplants, cut into 1/4-inch slices2 jars (4-1/2 ounces each) sliced mushrooms, drained1/2 tsp dried basil1/8 teaspoon dried oregano2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 jar (28 ounces) spaghetti sauce Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place eggs and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Dip eggplant slices in eggs, then coat in crumbs. Place on baking sheets coated with cooking spray....

Ingredients 8 cups torn mixed salad greens2 medium red apples, diced1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese1/3 cup dried cranberries1/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted1/4 cup sliced green onions2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons thawed cranberry juice concentrate1 tablespoon white wine vinegarDash salt and pepper Preparation In a large salad bowl, combine the greens, apples, blue cheese, cranberries, walnuts and onions. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Pour over salad; toss gently to coat....

Ingredients 2 medium ears sweet corn, husks removed2 medium yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise1/2 small sweet onion, cut into 1/4-inch slices1 to 2 jalapeno peppers1 tablespoon minced fresh basil1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano1 garlic clove, minced1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground cumin6 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese1 tablespoon canola oil Preparation Grill corn, covered, over medium heat for 10 minutes; turn. Place the squash, onion and jalapenos on grill; cover and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup whole wheat flour4-1/2 teaspoons sugar4 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking soda1 large egg1 large egg white1 cup fat-free evaporated milk1/2 cup orange juice2 tablespoons canola oil1 teaspoon grated orange zest1/3 cup dried cranberries3 tablespoons chopped pecansCRAN-ORANGE SYRUP:1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries1/4 cup sugar1/2 cup orange juice2 tablespoons water2 tablespoons maple syrup Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flours, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar3/4 cup packed brown sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1/3 cup cranberry juice1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups dried cranberries2 cups vanilla or white chipsGLAZE:2 cups vanilla or white chips2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons shortening Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, cranberry juice and vanilla. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 4 slices bacon, cooked and chopped, 1 tbsp. fat reserved 1 yellow onion, chopped 2 jalapeños, finely chopped, plus more sliced for serving 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tbsp. adobo seasoning 1 tbsp. ground cumin 2 cans Good & Gather Sweet Whole Kernel Corn, drained and rinsed 1/3 c. chopped fresh cilantro 6 oz. cream cheese, softened and cut into cubes 1/2 c. sour cream...

Ingredients 1/2 cup orange juice1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream2 teaspoons sugar2 teaspoons lemon juice1 teaspoon poppy seeds1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine all of the ingredients; shake well. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Ingredients 1 large onion, chopped2 celery ribs, chopped3 tablespoons butter, divided1 cup frozen peas and carrots3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon curry powder1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth1/2 cup 2% milk2 cups cubed cooked chicken2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 cups mashed potatoes (with added milk and butter)1/4 teaspoon paprika Preparation In a large skillet, saute onion and celery in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. Add frozen vegetables and remaining butter; cook 2 minutes longer....

Ingredients 2 cups daylily buds (about 50 buds), sliced1 cup torn lettuce1/2 medium cucumber, sliced1 medium tomato, diced2 celery ribs, sliced1/4 cup shredded red cabbage3 radishes, slicedSalad dressing of your choice Preparation In a large salad bowl, combine the daylily buds, lettuce, cucumber, tomato, celery, cabbage and radishes. Serve with dressing.

Ingredients 6 bone-in chicken breast halves (8 ounces each)1/3 cup chopped onion3/4 cup ketchup1/2 cup water1/3 cup white vinegar3 tablespoons brown sugar1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon ground mustard1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a nonstick skillet coated lightly with oil, brown chicken over medium heat. Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Recoat skillet with oil. Add onion; cook and stir over medium heat until tender....

Ingredients 1/2 pound medium fresh mushrooms, quartered1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch slices1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces1/4 cup dry red wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth3 tablespoons Dijon mustard2 tablespoons olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon prepared horseradish1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup water1 cup uncooked couscous Preparation Place an 18x12-in. piece of heavy-duty foil on a large baking sheet. In a large bowl, combine the mushrooms, zucchini and red pepper....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) frozen peas1/4 cup snipped fresh dill2 tablespoons minced fresh chives1 tablespoon butter1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Preparation Cook peas according to package directions. Stir in remaining ingredients; serve immediately.

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup sugar1/3 cup baking cocoa1 teaspoon baking soda3/4 teaspoon salt1 cup water1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce1/4 cup canola oil1 tablespoon white vinegar1 teaspoon vanilla extract2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips, optionalGLAZE:1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/4 cup half-and-half creamWhite nonpareils, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Line 16 muffin cups with foil liners. In a large bowl, whisk the first 5 ingredients. In another bowl, whisk water, applesauce, oil, vinegar and vanilla until blended....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/3 cup shortening1 cup sugar1/4 cup honey1 egg1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon saltFROSTING:6-2/3 cups confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup water1 tablespoon light corn syrup1 teaspoon vanilla extractAssorted liquid or paste food coloring9 yards of 1/8-inch-wide ribbon in Christmas colors of your choiceChristmas cookie cutters or sizes of your choice Preparation In a bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar. Beat in the honey, egg and vanilla....

Ingredients 19 whole graham crackers1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frostingLife Savers, M&M’s and Cake Mate snowflake decors Preparation Using a serrated knife, cut 10 graham crackers in half, forming 20 squares; set remaining whole crackers aside. Diagonally cut four squares in half, forming eight triangles. Fill a pastry or plastic bag two-thirds full with frosting; cut a small hole in a corner of the bag. Insert a round #4 pastry tip if desired....