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Ingredients 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon sugar1-1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper1 teaspoon baking powder3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda2 large eggs, room temperature1 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt1/2 cup canola oil1/4 cup 2% milk1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard1 cup shredded cheddar cheese2 green onions, thinly sliced Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, yogurt, oil, milk and mustard. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened....

Ingredients 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)1-1/2 cups hot water1 package (6.2 ounces) fast-cooking long grain and wild rice mix1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place chicken in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. In a bowl, mix hot water, rice mix and contents of seasoning packet; pour around chicken....

Ingredients 2/3 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup butter, cubed1 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed1/2 cup chopped pecansCAKE:1/2 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature2 tablespoons orange juice1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup sour cream Preparation In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar and butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until butter is melted....

Ingredients 1 c. cranberry juice 1/4 c. grape seed oil 1 c. maple syrup 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/4 c. golden flaxseeds 1/2 c. wheat germ 1/2 c. shredded coconut 4 c. rolled oats 1 c. green pumpkin seeds 2 c. dried cranberries Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. In a small pan, bring cranberry juice to a simmer, and cook until liquid is reduced to about 1/4 cup....

Ingredients 4 bone-in pork loin chops (7 ounces each)1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced peaches, undrained1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon ground cloves Preparation In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, brown pork chops over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes on each side. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until meat is tender.

Ingredients 2 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. pumpkin-pie spice 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 c. unsalted butter 1 c. sugar 1 large egg 1 can pure pumpkin puree 4 oz. semisweet chocolate Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin-pie spice, and salt; set aside.Step 2Using an electric mixer, beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 1/2 cup shortening1 cup sugar3 large eggs, room temperature2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda1-3/4 cups mincemeat2 cups semisweet chocolate chipsConfectioners’ sugar Preparation In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Beat in mincemeat. Stir in chocolate chips....

Ingredients 6 milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 ounces each)1 container (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed1 cup crushed vanilla wafers (about 30 wafers) Preparation In a saucepan over low heat, melt candy bars. Cool for 10 minutes. Fold into the topping. Cover and chill for 3 hours. Shape into 1-in. balls and roll in wafer crumbs. Refrigerate or freeze.

Ingredients 2 packages (12 ounces each) fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed1-1/2 cups sugar1 cup orange juice1/4 cup bourbon3 teaspoons vanilla extract1 teaspoon grated orange zest Preparation In a large saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice and bourbon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until berries pop and mixture has thickened, 18-22 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and orange zest. Ladle hot mixture into 4 hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in....

Ingredients 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest 1/3 cup lime juice 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 2 tablespoons olive oil3 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon pepper1 pound uncooked shrimp (16-20 per pound), peeled and deveinedLime slices Preparation Mix first 9 ingredients; toss with shrimp. Let stand 15 minutes. Thread shrimp and lime slices onto 4 metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat until shrimp turn pink, 2-4 minutes per side....

Ingredients 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1/2 cup half-and-half cream1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup shortening1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flourOil for deep-fat fryingMAPLE FROSTING:1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon half-and-half cream1/8 teaspoon maple flavoring1/2 cup confectioners’ sugarCHOCOLATE FROSTING:2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons boiling water1 teaspoon vanilla extract...

Ingredients 1 package butter recipe golden cake mix (regular size)2 cups sour cream3-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut (about 10 ounces)1 cup chopped pecans, toasted1/2 cup sugar Preparation Prepare cake batter according to package directions. Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to wire racks to cool completely....

Ingredients 1 large egg, lightly beaten1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk2/3 cup sugar1/4 cup butter, cubed1-1/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut1/2 cup chopped pecansCOOKIE DOUGH:1 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar3/4 cup packed brown sugar2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt4 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut Preparation For frosting, in a large saucepan, combine the egg, milk, sugar and butter. Cook and stir over medium-low heat for 10-12 minutes or until slightly thickened and mixture reaches 160° or is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon....

Ingredients 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up and skin removed2 small zucchini, halved and sliced1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1 small green pepper, chopped1 small onion, chopped1 jar (24 ounces) spaghetti sauce1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained2/3 cup dry red wine1/3 cup chicken broth1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley2 garlic cloves, minced1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme1-1/2 teaspoons curry powder1/2 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons cornstarch2 tablespoons cold waterHot cooked rice Preparation Place chicken and vegetables in a 5-qt....

Ingredients 3/4 cup cut French green beans (haricots verts)3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup balsamic vinegar1 ounce dark chocolate candy bar, chopped1 tablespoon red wine vinegar4 cups fresh arugula1 medium pear, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes1/2 cup frozen pitted sweet cherries, thawed and halved1/4 cup dried cranberries3 tablespoons coarsely chopped pecans1 tablespoon minced dried apricots2 teaspoons thinly sliced fresh mint leaves Preparation Heat oven to 350°....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1/4 cup butter, cubedFILLING:1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam4 ounces cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons 2% milk1 cup white baking chips, meltedGLAZE:3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips2 tablespoons shortening Preparation In a small bowl, combine flour and confectioners’ sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into an ungreased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 375° for 15-18 minutes or until browned. Spread jam over warm crust....

Ingredients 1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage1/2 pound ground beef1-1/2 cups chopped onion1 cup chopped carrot1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes3 garlic cloves, minced2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained2 tablespoons tomato paste1 teaspoon each sugar, dried oregano and basil1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper, divided2 cartons (15 ounces each) ricotta cheese3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided1 large egg1/3 cup minced fresh parsley1 package (12 ounces) lasagna noodles, cooked, rinsed and drained2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese...

Ingredients 2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen California-blend vegetables8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed6 tablespoons butter, divided1/2 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 13 crackers) Preparation Prepare vegetables according to package directions; drain. Place half in an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish. In a small saucepan, combine cheese and 4 tablespoons butter; cook and stir over low heat until melted. Pour half over vegetables. Repeat layers. Melt the remaining butter; toss with cracker crumbs....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 medium onion, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted1/4 cup salsa2 tablespoons ketchup1 tablespoon steak sauce, optional1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mixMinced fresh parsley, optional Preparation In a 10-in. ovenproof skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the soup, salsa, ketchup and steak sauce if desired. Meanwhile, prepare cornbread batter according to package directions; let stand for 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)2 teaspoons dried basil2 teaspoons dried oregano1/2 teaspoon salt1 large onion, finely chopped2 teaspoons canola oil1 bunch collard greens, chopped (8 cups)1 bunch kale, chopped (8 cups)2 cartons (32 ounces each) vegetable stock1 tablespoon white wine vinegar1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/4 teaspoon pepper1 package (8.8 ounces) pearl (Israeli) couscous Preparation In a small bowl, combine the beef, basil, oregano and salt. Shape into 1/2-in....