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Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened3/4 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg, room temperature1/4 cup 2% milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup baking cocoa1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking sodaConfectioners’ sugar Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add the egg, milk and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture....

Ingredients 24 double-stuffed Oreo cookies1 cup semisweet chocolate chips2 teaspoons shortening24 red maraschino cherries with stems, well drained24 milk chocolate kisses48 sliced almonds1 small tube green decorative icing gel1 small tube red decorative icing gel Preparation Carefully twist cookies apart; set aside the halves with cream filling. Save plain halves for another use. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Holding each cherry by the stem, dip in melted chocolate, then press onto the bottom of a chocolate kiss....

Ingredients 2 tablespons plus 1 cup butter, divided2 cups cashew halves2 cups sweetened shredded coconut2 cups sugar1 cup light corn syrup1/2 cup plus 1 teaspoon water, divided2 teaspoons vanilla extract1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda Preparation Butter two 15x10x1-in. pans with 1 tablespoon butter each; set aside. Combine cashews and coconut on a third 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and 1/2 cup water....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups boiling water1 cup quick-cooking oats1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar1 cup packed brown sugar2 large eggs1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon saltTOPPING:1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup butter1/2 cup 2% milk1 cup sweetened shredded coconut1/2 cup chopped pecans1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a small bowl, pour boiling water over oats; let stand for 5 minutes. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 2 eggs1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted1/2 teaspoon pepper1 package (6 ounces) corn bread stuffing mix1-1/2 pounds ground beef1/2 pound ground veal1/4 pound ground pork Preparation In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add soup, pepper and stuffing mix. Combine beef, veal and pork; crumble over egg mixture and mix well. Press into a 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 1-1/2 hours or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°....

Ingredients 4 peeled tart apples, chopped (about 3 1/2 cups) 2 c. fresh or frozen cranberries 1 c. granulated sugar 3/4 c. plus 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract Kosher salt 2 1/4 c. Quaker Old Fashioned Oats 3/4 c. packed light brown sugar 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, melted Vanilla ice cream, for serving Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 375°. In a medium bowl, toss the apples with the cranberries, sugar, 3 tablespoons of the flour, cinnamon, vanilla, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt....

Ingredients 3 c. all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. kosher salt 1 c. shortening, cut into chunks 1 tbsp. white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar) 6 tbsp. ice water, divided 2 egg whites, divided 1/2 c. butter 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1/4 c. water 1/2 c. white sugar 1/2 c. packed brown sugar 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 1/4 tsp. allspice 4 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced...

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)1 medium carrot, julienned2 tablespoons butter3 small onions, quartered2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup milk1 cup chicken broth1 cup cubed fully cooked ham1 jar (2-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained1 cup half-and-half creamSalt and pepper to tasteGrated Parmesan cheese, optionalChopped fresh parsley, optional Preparation Place asparagus in a large saucepan with enough water to cover; cook until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, saute carrot in butter for 3-5 minutes; add onions and saute 2 minutes longer or until tender....

Ingredients 4 cups plain yogurt1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and grated1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup olive oil1/4 cup white vinegar2 garlic cloves, minced Preparation Line a fine mesh strainer with two layers of cheesecloth. Place yogurt in strainer over a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight. Drain and discard liquid in bowl; set yogurt aside. Place cucumber in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with salt. Let stand for 15 minutes; discard liquid....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided1 cup cold butter, divided2 tablespoons plus 1 cup water, divided1/4 teaspoon salt3 eggsICING:2 tablespoons butter, softened1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 to 2 tablespoons water1/2 cup chopped walnuts Preparation Place 1 cup flour in a large bowl, cut 1/2 cup butter into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons water; toss with a fork until mixture forms a ball. Divide into thirds....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar1/2 cup canola oil1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce3 eggs2 cups A to Z ingredients (choose from list below)1 tablespoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup whole wheat flour2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt1 cup chopped walnuts or pecansA TO Z INGREDIENTS:Peaches, peeled and choppedPears, peeled and choppedPineapple (canned), crushed and drainedDried plums (prunes), pitted and choppedPumpkin, cannedRaspberries, fresh or frozenRaisinsRhubarb, chopped fresh or frozenStrawberries, chopped fresh or frozenSweet potatoes, cooked and mashedZucchini, shredded...

Ingredients 2 pounds medium apples1-1/2 cups sugar2 tablespoons ground cinnamon12 ounces semisweet chocolate, choppedAssorted sprinkles or small candies Preparation Preheat oven to 225°. Core apples and cut crosswise into 1/8-in. slices. In a shallow bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon. Dip apple slices in sugar mixture to coat both sides; shake off excess. Arrange in a single layer on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake 1-1/2 hours. Turn; bake 50-60 minutes longer or until apples are dry and slightly shriveled....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon plus 1 cup butter divided4 cups sugar1 cup milk32 large marshmallows2 cups milk chocolate chips2 cups (12 ounces each) semisweet chocolate chips2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted1 to 1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped nuts1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract Preparation Butter a 13-in. x 9-in. pan with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, milk and remaining butter. Bring to a full boil over medium heat; boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly....

Ingredients 2/3 cup sugar1/2 cup vegetable oil2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup (8 ounces) plain yogurt1/2 cup raisinsTOPPING:1/2 cup walnuts, chopped1/3 cup packed brown sugar2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Preparation In a bowl, beat sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla until smooth. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to the sugar mixture alternately with yogurt. Stir in raisins. Pour half of the batter into a greased 9-in....

Ingredients 1 lb. all-purpose flour 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1 tbsp. Coarse salt 4 stick softened unsalted butter 2 c. sugar 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 9 large room-temperature eggs 2 c. raisins 2 tbsp. ground cinnamon 2 c. confectioners’ sugar 4 tbsp. milk Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Butter two 5- by 9-inch loaf pans. Combine 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour and salt in a bowl.Step 2Cream butter and sugar with a mixer on high speed until pale and fluffy, for 8 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham4 cups cubed cooked turkey1 cup shredded Swiss cheese1 large onion, chopped1/3 cup butter, cubed1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/8 teaspoon ground mustard1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg1-3/4 cups 2% milkTOPPING:1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese1/4 cup butter, melted Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, cook ham until browned, 4-5 minutes; drain and pat dry. In a greased 2-qt. baking dish, layer the turkey, cheese and ham; set aside....

Ingredients FILLING:3/4 cup sugar1/2 cup water2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries1/4 cup orange juice1 tablespoon grated orange zest1 tablespoon butter1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup chopped walnutsCRUST:2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1-1/4 cups cold butter1 cup sugar3 cups quick-cooking oats Preparation In a saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil. Add cranberries and cook until they pop, about 4-6 minutes. Add orange juice, orange zest, butter, cinnamon and salt....

Ingredients 6 Morningstar Farms® Maple Flavored Veggie Sausage Patties (1 package) 4 c. frozen Southern-style hash brown potatoes 2 tbsp. vegetable oil 1/2 c. Sliced green onions 1/2 c. chopped red bell pepper 1/4 tsp. garlic salt c. dried cranberries 1/4 c. vegetable broth 4 slice Cheddar or Swiss cheese Preparation Step 1Chop Morningstar Farms® Maple Flavored Veggie Sausage Patties into quarters. Set aside.Step 2In 12-inch nonstick skillet cook potatoes in hot oil, uncovered, over medium-high heat for 6 minutes without stirring....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups crushed cornflakes1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon poultry seasoning1 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup lemon juice1/4 cup fat-free French salad dressing6 bone-in chicken breast halves (8 ounces each), skin removed Preparation In a shallow bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. In another shallow bowl, combine the lemon juice and salad dressing. Dip chicken in lemon juice mixture, then coat with cornflake mixture....

Ingredients 5 cups shredded cabbage2 sweet apples, diced1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted1/2 cup golden raisins3 green onions, chopped1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise1/2 cup buttermilk1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon honey1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large bowl, toss the cabbage, apples, pecans, raisins and onions. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Pour over cabbage mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.