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Ingredients 1/3 cup butter, softened1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2/3 cup all-purpose flour2/3 cup ground pecans1/8 teaspoon salt1/2 cup 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate baking chips1/4 cup chocolate sprinkles Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. In a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners’ sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, pecans and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Shape 1 tablespoon of dough into a ball; pinch the dough to form a face....

Ingredients 2 cups complete buttermilk pancake mix1-1/2 cups water1 tablespoon maple syrup1 tablespoon butter, melted1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamonSYRUP:1 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup water1 tablespoon butter1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a small bowl, combine the pancake mix, water, syrup, butter and cinnamon. Pour batter into a plastic squirt bottle. Squeeze batter into desired letters and shapes onto a greased hot griddle. When underside is browned, turn pancakes and cook until second side is golden brown....

Ingredients 1 package (1 ounce) fresh rosemary, divided 1 package (1 ounce) fresh thyme, divided 3/4 cup softened unsalted butter, divided 1 turkey (12 to 14 pounds) 2 teaspoons seasoned salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon pepper1 medium apple, chopped1 medium orange, chopped1 small red onion, chopped1 small sweet orange pepper, chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Line a roasting pan with 3 pieces of heavy-duty foil (pieces should be long enough to cover turkey)....

Ingredients 4 large eggs, room temperature3 cups sugar, divided1 cup vegetable oil3 teaspoons coconut extract, divided3 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup buttermilk1 cup sweetened shredded coconut1 cup chopped pecans1/2 cup water2 tablespoons butterConfectioners’ sugar, optional Preparation In a large bowl, beat the eggs, 2 cups sugar, oil and 2 teaspoons extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture alternately with buttermilk just until moistened....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pints fresh raspberries1/4 cup water2 tablespoons brown sugar1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar1 teaspoon salt, divided1/8 teaspoon plus 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper, divided 1/4 cup butter, softened4 cod fillets (6 ounces each) 2 tablespoons canola oilFresh minced mint leaves, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Reserve 1/2 cup raspberries. In a small saucepan, combine water, brown sugar, vinegar and remaining raspberries; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until sugar is dissolved and raspberries have broken down, 4-6 minutes, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 2 pounds beef stew meat2 cups water4 cups shredded cabbage1/2 cup barbecue sauce1/2 cup ketchup1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon prepared horseradish1 tablespoon prepared mustard10 hamburger or other sandwich buns, split Preparation In a Dutch oven, combine the beef and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until tender. Drain cooking liquid, reserving 3/4 cup. Cool beef slightly; shred and return to the Dutch oven....

Ingredients 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)1 cup milk3 large eggs1/2 cup butter, melted1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 tube (16-1/2 ounces) refrigerated chocolate chip cookie doughFROSTING:2 cups semisweet chocolate chips1 cup heavy whipping cream1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, milk, eggs, butter and vanilla; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Fill paper-lined muffin cups one-third full....

Ingredients Cooking spray 1 c. unbleached all purpose flour 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. Kosher salt 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 c. granulated sugar 1/3 c. packed brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 1/3 c. semisweet chocolate chips 1 1/3 c. peanut butter chips 1 1/3 c. sweetened coconut flakes 1 1/3 c. chopped pecans 1 1/3 c. Quaker Old Fashioned Oats...

Ingredients 1 cup graham cracker crumbs2 tablespoons butter, meltedFILLING:2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese1-1/3 cups sugar1/3 cup lemon juice1 tablespoon grated lemon zest3 large eggs, lightly beatenTOPPINGS:1 cup reduced-fat sour cream4 teaspoons plus 1/2 cup sugar, divided1 teaspoon vanilla extract4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch1/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cup water1 large egg yolk, beaten1/3 cup lemon juice1 tablespoon butter2 teaspoons grated lemon zest Preparation Place a 9-in....

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked thin spaghetti3 garlic cloves, minced3 tablespoons butter, divided6 ounces fat-free cream cheese, cubed3 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream3 tablespoons fat-free milk3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon onion powder1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning1/4 teaspoon white pepper4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley Preparation Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute garlic in 1 tablespoon butter for 1 minute. Add the cream cheese, sour cream, milk, salt, onion powder, Cajun seasoning, pepper and remaining butter....

Ingredients 2 cups sour cream2 teaspoons lemon juice1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips2 cups crushed seasoned croutons1/4 cup butter, melted Preparation In a shallow bowl, combine the sour cream, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce. In another shallow bowl, add croutons. Dip chicken strips in sour cream mixture, then coat with croutons. Place on a greased baking sheet. Drizzle with butter. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until chicken is golden brown and crispy and juices run clear....

Ingredients 3 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1/4 c. sugar 2 tbsp. sugar 2 tbsp. baking powder 2 tsp. salt 2 1/2 c. cornmeal 2 c. milk 4 large eggs 6 tbsp. unsalted butter Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Warm two 9-inch cast-iron skillets over moderate heat. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of the oil to each and heat.Step 2Meanwhile, in a bowl, sift the flour with the sugar, baking powder and salt....

Ingredients 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar1 cup packed brown sugar3 eggs2 cups cake flour3 teaspoons baking powder3 teaspoons Gustus Vitae spicy chocolate cinnamon cane sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground allspice1/8 teaspoon ground cloves1-1/3 cups 2% milkICING:1 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar3/4 cup heavy whipping cream6 tablespoons butter, cubed1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/4 teaspoon vanilla extractCaramel popcorn with peanuts, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of two well-greased 9-in....

Ingredients 1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)3 ounces cream cheese, softened3/4 cup cold whole milk1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed2 cups fresh raspberriesConfectioners’ sugarFresh mint and additional raspberries, optional Preparation Prepare the cake according to package directions. Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 1 boneless pork loin roast (2 pounds)3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 cups apple cider or unsweetened apple juice, divided3 sprigs fresh rosemary1/2 cup dried cherries5 teaspoons cornstarch Preparation Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. In a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, brown pork for about 4 minutes on each side. Pour 1 cup apple cider in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Place two sprigs rosemary in slow cooker; top with meat and remaining rosemary....

Ingredients 5 eggs, separated1 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups sugar, divided1-2/3 cups cake flour2 teaspoons caraway seeds1 teaspoon lemon extract1/4 teaspoon saltConfectioners’ sugar Preparation Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In another bowl, cream butter and 1 cup sugar. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the flour, caraway and lemon extract; mix well. Add salt to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form....

Ingredients 1 can (15 ounces) cream of coconut1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk1/2 cup water1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1 cup rum Preparation Place the first seven ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended. Refrigerate until chilled. Stir in rum before serving.

Ingredients 1 cup dried cranberries1 cup chopped dried apricots3 tablespoons water2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 pork tenderloins (1 pound each) Preparation In a small saucepan, combine the first six ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until fruit is softened, about 10 minutes. Cool. Preheat oven to 400°. Cut a lengthwise slit down the center of each tenderloin to within 1/2 in. of bottom. Open tenderloins so they lie flat; cover with plastic wrap....

Ingredients 36 hard-boiled large eggs1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1-1/2 cups mayonnaise1/3 cup sweet pickle relish1/3 cup Dijon mustard3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperOptional: Paprika and fresh parsley Preparation Slice eggs in half lengthwise; remove yolks and set yolks and whites aside. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add mayonnaise, relish, mustard, salt, pepper and yolks; mix well. Stuff or pipe into egg whites. If desired, garnish with paprika and parsley....

Ingredients 5 cups chicken broth5 cups water5 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules3 medium carrots, cut into small chunks1 large onion, chopped4 cups cubed cooked chicken1 cup uncooked long grain rice3 eggs1/3 cup lemon juice1-1/2 teaspoons dried oreganoPepper to taste Preparation In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, combine the first five ingredients; bring to a boil. Add the chicken and rice. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender....