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Ingredients 40 gingersnap cookies1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided 1-1/4 cups sliced almonds, divided 2 tablespoons chopped candied orange peel1 teaspoon almond extract60 maraschino cherries, stems removed Preparation Place gingersnaps, cream cheese, 1/2 cup chocolate chips, 1/2 cup almonds, orange peel and extract in a food processor; process until combined. Refrigerate until firm enough to form into balls. Pat cherries dry with paper towels. Wrap each cherry with a rounded tablespoon of cream cheese mixture; shape into a ball....

Ingredients 3 cups sugar2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1 cup baking cocoa2 teaspoons baking soda1-1/2 teaspoons salt3/4 teaspoon baking powder1-1/4 cups buttermilk3/4 cup canola oil3 teaspoons vanilla extract3 large eggs, room temperature1-1/2 cups strong brewed coffee, room temperatureFILLING:3 tablespoons all-purpose flour6 tablespoons 2% milk6 tablespoons shortening3 tablespoons butter, softened3 cups confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons raspberry liqueur1/4 teaspoon salt2 drops red food coloring, optional4 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam, meltedFROSTING:1 package (8 ounces) cold cream cheese1/3 cup butter, softened1/2 cup baking cocoa1 tablespoon raspberry liqueur4 cups confectioners’ sugar...

Ingredients 4 cups chopped seeded peeled tomatoes1 medium onion, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped1 cup sugar1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1 tablespoon salt1/4 cup white vinegar Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the tomatoes, onion, green pepper, sugar, tomato paste and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, about 1-1/2 hours. Stir in vinegar; heat through. Cool to room temperature; store up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator....

Ingredients 2 medium onions, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons butter3 medium carrots, chopped2 celery ribs, sliced2 medium potatoes, cubed1 small zucchini, cubed2 cans (10-1/2 ounces each) condensed chicken broth, undiluted1/4 cup minced fresh parsley3/4 teaspoon dried thyme1 cup frozen peas1 cup frozen corn1/4 cup all-purpose flour3 cups milkSalt and pepper to taste Preparation In a large saucepan or soup kettle, saute onions and garlic in butter until tender. Add the carrots, celery, potatoes, zucchini, broth, parsley and thyme....

Ingredients 6 flour tortillas (8 inches)7 tablespoons butter, melted, divided6 tablespoons sugar, divided1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1/3 cup packed brown sugar1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup chopped pecans Preparation Brush both sides of tortillas with 4 tablespoons butter. Combine 2 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over one side of each tortilla. Stack tortillas, sugared side up; cut into 12 wedges. Arrange in a single layer on baking sheets....

Ingredients 1-2/3 cups pie crust mix1/4 cup finely chopped pecans3 to 4 tablespoons cold water3 large eggs, room temperature2 cans (15 ounces each) sweet potatoes, drained1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon saltOptional: Whipped cream and additional chopped pecans, toasted Preparation In a small bowl, combine pie crust mix and pecans. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball....

Ingredients 1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced Italian bread1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette or dressing of your choice5 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 6 cups)1-1/2 pounds sliced deli ham4 hard-boiled large eggs, finely chopped8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped Preparation Cut loaf of bread in half lengthwise; hollow out top and bottom, leaving a 3/4-in. shell (discard removed bread or save for another use). Brush vinaigrette over bread halves....

Ingredients 5 large eggs, separated1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup shortening2 cups sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 cup buttermilk2 cups sweetened shredded coconut1/2 cup chopped pecansFROSTING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/4 cup butter, softened4 cups confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted Pecan halves, optional Preparation Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 325°....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/4 cup shortening3/4 cup sugar1 large egg1 tablespoon instant espresso powder2 teaspoons maple flavoring2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Combine egg, espresso powder and maple flavoring; beat into creamed mixture. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Using a cookie press fitted with a disk of your choice, press dough 1 in....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon butter, softened1 cup chopped pecans3 cups semisweet chocolate chips1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk2 tablespoons strong brewed coffee, room temperature1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Line an 8-in. square pan with foil and grease the foil with butter; set aside. Place pecans in a microwave-safe pie plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3 minutes, stirring after each minute; set aside. In a 2-qt....

Ingredients 3 large eggs1-1/2 cups milk1 cup canola oil1 tablespoon poppy seeds1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 teaspoon butter flavoring3 cups all-purpose flour2-1/2 cups sugar1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon saltGLAZE:3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1/4 cup orange juice1/2 teaspoon almond extract1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring Preparation In a large bowl, beat eggs, milk, oil, poppy seeds, extracts and flavoring. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture until blended....

Ingredients 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries6 large apples, peeled and coarsely chopped1/2 cup sugar1/3 cup apple juice1/4 teaspoon ground mace1/8 teaspoon ground coriander Preparation In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until apples are tender. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Puree mixture in food processor. Cover and refrigerate.

Ingredients 2 medium apples, peeled and thinly sliced3/4 cup apple cider or unsweetened apple juice3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth1/3 cup dried cranberries1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg3 cups cubed cooked turkey breast1 package (6 ounces) corn bread stuffing mix Preparation In a large skillet, combine apples, cider, broth, cranberries and nutmeg; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 4-5 minutes or until apples are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in turkey and stuffing mix....

Ingredients 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, halved3/4 cup sugar3 cups miniature marshmallows2 cups chopped apples1/2 cup chopped nuts3/4 cup pineapple tidbits, drained1 cup halved green grapes1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped Preparation Combine cranberries and sugar; let stand 30 minutes. Add next 5 ingredients and mix well. Gently fold in whipped cream; chill.

Ingredients 2 cups finely crushed pecan shortbread cookies1 tablespoon all-purpose flour3 tablespoons butter, meltedFILLING:2 packages (one 8 ounces, one 3 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 cup sugar1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 tablespoon milk1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon each ground ginger, nutmeg and cloves3 eggs, lightly beatenWhipped cream, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine the cookie crumbs, flour and butter; press into an ungreased 9-in. deep-dish pie plate....

Ingredients 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth1 cup uncooked long grain rice1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley Preparation In a large saucepan, heat 2 cups broth, reserving remainder, over medium heat. Bring to a boil; stir in rice, salt and garlic powder. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese. Add reserved broth, 2 tablespoons at a time, stirring constantly, until liquid is absorbed after each addition....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softenedYellow and red food coloring16 slices whole wheat bread1/3 cup spreadable honey nut cream cheese1/2 cup creamy peanut butter2 medium bananas, thinly sliced1/2 cup honey Preparation Divide regular cream cheese into thirds; place in separate bowls. Tint one portion yellow and one portion orange with yellow and red food coloring. Leave remaining portion white. Using a 3-in. candy corn-shaped cookie cutter, cut two pieces from each bread slice....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes1/4 cup dried minced onion1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon chili powder1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon sugar1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the tomatoes, seasonings and sugar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in macaroni; cover and simmer for 15 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flourCHOCOLATE COATING:1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 tablespoon shortening1/2 cup finely chopped pecans Preparation In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add vanilla; mix well. Gradually add flour; mix well. cover and chill for 1 hour. Shape tablespoonfuls of dough into 2-1/2-in. x 1/2-in. sticks. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten about three-fourths of each stick lengthwise with a fork....

Ingredients 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon vanilla extract1 chocolate crumb crust (9 inches)Whipped cream and chocolate curls, optional Preparation In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and 1/2 cup of cream. Cook on high until smooth, 1-2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds. Stir in sugar and vanilla. Cool to room temperature. In a large bowl, beat remaining 1 cup cream until soft peaks form....