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Ingredients 1 carton (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet red pepper1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest2 tablespoons lemon juice1 teaspoon seafood seasoning1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained 8 slices tomato (1/2 inch thick)Minced chives Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients; gently stir in crab. Place tomato slices on a foil-lined baking sheet; top with crab mixture....

Ingredients 2 cups crushed cinnamon graham crackers (about 14 whole crackers), divided1/2 cup sugar, divided6 tablespoons butter, melted1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup cold butter, cubedFILLING:1 large navel orange1 cup sugar3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon ground allspice4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed2 tablespoons brandy or cranberry juice Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, mix 1-3/4 cups crushed crackers and 1/4 cup sugar; stir in melted butter....

Ingredients 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks3 cups all-purpose flour1-3/4 cups sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt3 large eggs, room temperature1 cup canola oil2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 cup tightly packed shredded zucchini1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, halved1/2 cup chopped walnutsConfectioners’ sugarSugared cranberries, optional Preparation Drain pineapple, reserving 1/3 cup juice (save remaining juice for another use). Place the pineapple and reserved juice in a blender; cover and process until smooth....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups cubed cantaloupe1 cup heavy whipping cream1/2 cup sugar8 Popsicle molds or plastic cups (3 ounces)8 Popsicle sticks Preparation Place cantaloupe in a blender. Cover and process until smooth; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine the cream and sugar. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat. Stir in pureed cantaloupe. Pour 1/4 cup into each mold; insert the Popsicle sticks. Freeze until firm....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar2 teaspoons cornstarch2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained1 cup all-purpose flour2/3 cup old-fashioned oats2/3 cup packed brown sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup cold butter, cubed1/2 cup chopped pecans Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, cranberries and pineapple; bring to a boil, stirring often. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the berries pop. Remove from the heat....

Ingredients 1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds)1/2 cup butter, softened3 tablespoons minced fresh thyme3 tablespoons minced fresh sage1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper2 celery ribs, quartered1 medium onion, chopped1 medium carrot, quartered1 cup butter, cubed2 cups white wineGRAVY:2 to 3 cups chicken broth5 tablespoons all-purpose flour Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. Remove giblets from turkey; cover and refrigerate for gravy. Pat turkey dry; place breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan....

Ingredients 10 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 c. all-purpose flour 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1/4 c. Unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 8 oz. semisweet or bittersweet chocolate 4 oz. room-temperature bar cream cheese 1 1/2 c. sugar 4 large eggs Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Brush a 9-inch square baking pan with butter. Line bottom and two sides with a strip of parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on the two sides....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons sour cream1 tablespoon prepared Italian salad dressing1 can (8 ounces) cut green beans, drained1 medium tomato, chopped and drained2 tablespoons finely chopped onionLettuce leaves Preparation In a bowl, combine sour cream and salad dressing; mix well. Stir in beans, tomato and onion. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve on lettuce.

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1/2 cup molasses3 teaspoons vanilla extract4 cups all-purpose flour4 teaspoons baking soda2 teaspoons ground ginger2 teaspoons ground cinnamon3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 package (10 ounces) miniature semisweet chocolate chips1/3 cup finely chopped crystallized gingerAdditional sugar Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, molasses and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, salt and pepper; gradually beat into creamed mixture....

Ingredients 2 packages (8-1/2 ounces each) ready-to-serve jasmine rice2 tablespoons butter1 cup salted whole cashews2 green onions, sliced1/2 teaspoon curry powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Heat rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the cashews, onions and seasonings; cook and stir until onions are tender, 2-3 minutes. Add rice; toss to coat.

Ingredients 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup butter, cubed1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar2 tablespoons water2 cups semisweet chocolate chips2 large eggs1/2 teaspoon almond extract1 can (16 ounces) chocolate frostingDECORATIONS:Candy eyesReese’s mini white peanut butter cupsMiniature pretzelsPeanut butter M&M’s Preparation Whisk together flour, baking soda and salt. Place butter, brown sugar and water in a large saucepan; cook and stir over low heat until butter is melted. Remove from heat; stir in chocolate chips until smooth....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon plus 2 cups butter, divided2 cups sugar1 cup slivered almonds1/4 cup water1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips, divided1/2 cup finely chopped almonds Preparation Grease a 15x10x1-in. pan with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, melt remaining butter. Add sugar, slivered almonds, water and salt; cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 295° (approaching hard-crack stage)....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups egg whites (about 10 eggs)1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1 cup cake flour1-1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon almond extract1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup sugarGLAZE:1/3 cup butter, cubed2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon3 to 4 tablespoons apple juice or cider Preparation Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Sift confectioners’ sugar and flour together twice; set aside. Add cream of tartar, vanilla and almond extract and salt to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form....

Ingredients 2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1-1/2 cups sugar, divided1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 cup butter, melted1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation Unroll one tube of dough and place in a lightly greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Seal seams and perforations; set aside. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, 1 cup of sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spread over dough....

Ingredients 2/3 cup water2 teaspoons butter1 teaspoon reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules1 cup coarsely chopped fresh broccoli1/2 cup instant brown rice2 tablespoons chopped sweet red pepper Preparation In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the water, butter and bouillon. Cover and microwave on high for 1-2 minutes; stir until blended. Add the broccoli, rice and red pepper. Cover and cook 6-7 minutes longer or until broccoli is crisp-tender. Let stand for 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups uncooked egg noodles2/3 cup condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1/3 cup 2% milk2 tablespoons chopped onion3/4 teaspoon prepared mustard1 can (8 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained1/3 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese3 tablespoons soft whole wheat bread crumbs1-1/2 teaspoons butter, melted Preparation Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the soup, milk, onion and mustard; set aside....

Ingredients 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 tbsp. butter 1 large onion, chopped Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar 1/4 c. mayonnaise 2 tsp. honey mustard 2 tsp. barbecue sauce 1 tsp. lemon juice 1 lb. ground beef Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 6 slices American cheese 4 tbsp. yellow mustard 3 potato buns, toasted Iceberg lettuce 1 tomato, sliced Preparation Step 1Caramelize onions: In a large pan over medium heat, heat oil with butter....

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked whole wheat elbow macaroni3 tablespoons chopped onion2 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups fat-free milk2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained1 cup reduced-fat sour cream1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground mustard1 cup shredded fat-free cheddar cheese, divided Preparation Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Combine flour and milk until smooth; stir into pan....

Ingredients 8 medium pears, peeled and sliced4 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed1 cup sugar3/4 cup all-purpose flourTOPPING:1 cup packed brown sugar3/4 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup quick-cooking oats1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 cup butter Preparation In a large bowl, toss the fruit, sugar and flour. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. For topping, in a bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, oats and cinnamon....

Ingredients 2 medium butternut squash, peeled and cut into chunks1/2 cup sugar2 large eggs1/4 cup milk2 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Preparation Place squash in a large saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-16 minutes or until tender. Drain. In a small bowl, beat squash until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients; beat well. Spoon into a 1-1/2-qt....