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Ingredients 1 pound flounder fillets, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of shrimp soup, undiluted1/4 cup 2% milk1 cup crushed Ritz crackers (about 25 crackers)1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 teaspoon paprika2 tablespoons butter, melted Preparation Place fish and shrimp in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Combine soup and milk; pour over seafood. Combine the cracker crumbs, cheese, paprika and butter; sprinkle over top....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, softened2/3 cup sugar1 large egg1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup whole milk1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries3 ounces cream cheese, cubedTOPPING:2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon cold butter Preparation For batter, in a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Combine 1 cup flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with milk....

Ingredients 3 medium leeks (white portion only), thinly sliced2 tablespoons butter1 garlic clove, minced1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth3/4 cup water1-1/2 cups thinly sliced carrots2 celery ribs, thinly sliced2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules1/2 teaspoon curry powder1/8 teaspoon pepper1 can (12 ounces) fat-free evaporated milk Preparation In a 3-qt. saucepan, saute leeks in butter over medium heat until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, water, carrots, celery, bouillon, curry powder and pepper....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking powder11 ounces dark, white or milk chocolate candy coating, coarsely choppedCrushed peppermint candies Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, salt and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture. Using a cookie press fitted with the disk of your choice, press dough 2 in....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened3/4 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup sugar1 large egg1 teaspoon almond extract2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup baking cocoa1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup white baking chips1 cup chopped almonds Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extract. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the chips and nuts....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons sour cream1 to 2 teaspoons curry powder1/2 cup sliced green onions with tops1/2 cup chopped peanuts1 bottle (9 ounces) chutney Preparation In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream and curry powder until smooth. Fold in the onions and peanuts. Spread about 1/2 in. thick on a serving plate. Chill. Just before serving, pour chutney over all. Serve with crackers....

Ingredients 3 cups julienned fresh carrots2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon brown sugar1/2 cup apple cider or juice3 tablespoons water1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Preparation In a large skillet, saute carrots in butter for 5 minutes. Add brown sugar. Cook and stir for 1 minute or until the sugar is dissolved. Stir in the cider, water and mustard. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender....

Ingredients 1 package white cake mix (regular size)1 cup 2% milk1/2 cup sour cream6 tablespoons butter, melted3 large eggs2-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extractFROSTING:1 cup butter, softened5 cups confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons 2% milk1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 tablespoon cinnamon-sugar Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Transfer to two greased and floured 9-in....

Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar1/2 cup honey1/2 cup molasses1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed1 large egg3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup ground almonds2 teaspoons baking powder2 teaspoons grated lemon zest2 teaspoons grated orange zest1 teaspoon each ground cardamom, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon and clovesGLAZE:1/2 cup honey2 tablespoons water Preparation In a large saucepan, combine sugar, honey and molasses. Bring to a boil; remove from heat. Let stand 20 minutes. Stir in butter; let stand 20 minutes longer....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened2 cups packed brown sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 large eggs2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups old-fashioned oats1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt2 cups sweetened shredded coconutPecan halves Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. Cream butter, brown sugar and vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine next five ingredients; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in coconut. Shape into 1-in....

Ingredients 2 cans (15 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained2 jars (16 ounces each) picante sauce4 cups cubed cooked chicken1 to 2 teaspoons ground cuminShredded Monterey Jack cheese Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the beans, picante sauce, chicken and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Sprinkle with cheese.

Ingredients 1 tube (11 ounces) refrigerated corn bread swirls or plain breadsticks1/4 pound bulk pork sausage3 large eggs2 tablespoons half-and-half cream1/8 teaspoon pepperDash salt, optional1/2 cup Mexican cheese blend or cheddar cheese2 tablespoons chopped green chiles Preparation Unroll and separate cornbread dough along perforations into 16 pieces. Using 10 or 11 pieces, line the bottom and sides of an ungreased shallow 3-cup baking dish. Flatten and press dough pieces together to seal perforations....

Ingredients 3-1/2 cups cubed fresh pumpkin2 cups white vinegar1 cup chopped onion1 cup chopped peeled ripe pears or apples1 cup packed brown sugar1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries1/2 cup cider vinegar1/4 cup dried cranberries2 tablespoons canning salt2 teaspoons each ground ginger, cinnamon, allspice and pepperDash ground turmeric Preparation In a Dutch oven, bring all ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened and pumpkin is tender, 1 to 1-1/4 hours....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon cornstarch1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice1 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce1/2 cup barbecue sauce1-1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 1/2-inch cubes1 tablespoon canola oil1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 medium green pepper, cut into strips3/4 cup pineapple tidbitsOptional: Hot cooked rice, chow mein noodles or crispy wonton strips Preparation In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and pineapple juice until smooth. Stir in cranberry and barbecue sauces; set aside. In a large skillet, stir-fry pork in oil until meat is no longer pink, 3 minutes....

Ingredients 1 pound linguine1 medium onion, chopped1/4 cup butter, cubed2 tablespoons olive oil4 garlic cloves, minced3 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 cups chicken broth1 cup clam juice1/2 cup heavy whipping cream3 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) minced clams, drained1/2 cup minced fresh parsley1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon chipotle hot pepper sauce1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute onion in butter and oil....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms1-1/2 cups sliced baby portobello mushrooms1 cup sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms3/4 cup chopped onion2 tablespoons olive oil1 cup heavy whipping cream2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1/4 teaspoon kosher salt1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper28 slices French bread baguette (1/2 inch thick)1 garlic clove, peeled and halved1 tablespoon each minced fresh basil, parsley and thyme Preparation In a large skillet, saute the mushrooms and onion in oil for 6-7 minutes or until mushrooms are browned....

Ingredients 2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs (about 60 wafers)1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup butter, meltedTOPPING:1/2 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup finely chopped pecans Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Toss wafer crumbs with brown sugar and butter; press into an ungreased 13x9-in. pan. Bake until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. For topping, place butter and brown sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir 1 minute....

Ingredients 16 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)2 cups sour cream1/4 cup lemon juice4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce2 teaspoons celery salt2 teaspoons pepper2 teaspoons paprika1 teaspoon seasoned salt1 teaspoon garlic salt1-1/2 to 2 cups crushed butter-flavored crackers1/2 cup canola oil1/2 cup butter, melted Preparation Place the chicken in 2 large shallow bowls. In another bowl, combine the sour cream, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings. Pour over chicken; turn to coat....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour4 tablespoons sugar, divided2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt5 tablespoons cold butter, cubed2/3 cup chopped dates2 eggs, lightly beaten1/3 cup milk1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in dates. Combine eggs and milk; stir into crumb mixture just until blended (dough will be soft)....

Ingredients 2 cans (15-1/4 ounces each) sliced pears, drained1 can (29 ounces) sliced peaches, drained1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained1 package (20 ounces) pitted dried plums (prunes)1 jar (16 ounces) unsweetened applesauce1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling1/4 cup packed brown sugar Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spread pie filling over fruit mixture; sprinkle with brown sugar....