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Ingredients 7 cups sugar5 cups coarsely ground peeled plums (about 2-1/2 pounds)1/2 cup water1/3 cup bottled lemon juice1 package (1-3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In a Dutch oven, combine sugars, plums, water and lemon juice. Bring to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly. Stir in pectin. Continue to boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; skim off foam. Ladle hot mixture into seven hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in....

Ingredients 1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/8 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons shortening2 tablespoons cold waterFILLING:3 tablespoons sugar4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch1 cup 2% milk2 large egg yolks3 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut1 tablespoon butterMERINGUE:1 large egg white1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar2 tablespoons sugarSweetened shredded coconut, toasted, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Cover and refrigerate until easy to handle, about 15 minutes....

Ingredients 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/8-inch slices1 loaf (1 pound) frozen pizza dough, thawed3 tablespoons reduced-fat butter4 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/4 cup shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese6 turkey bacon strips, cooked and crumbled2 green onions, chopped2 tablespoons minced chivesReduced-fat sour cream, optional Preparation Place potatoes in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until tender....

Ingredients 3/4 cup cubed peeled potatoes1 medium carrot, sliced2 cups frozen chopped broccoli2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups 2% milk, divided1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon dried thymeDash ground nutmegDash pepper Preparation Place potatoes and carrot in a small saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, cook broccoli according to package directions; drain and set aside....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons mayonnaise2 teaspoons Italian salad dressing mix30 slices cocktail rye or pumpernickel bread60 thin cucumber slicesOptional: Fresh dill sprigs, slivered red pearl onions and cracked black pepper Preparation Beat cream cheese, mayonnaise and dressing mix until blended; let stand 30 minutes. Spread cream cheese mixture on bread. Top each with 2 cucumber slices and, if desired, dill and red onion slivers. Refrigerate, covered, until serving....

Ingredients 6 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise1/3 cup chopped sweet onion1/4 cup chopped pimiento-stuffed olives1/2 teaspoon celery seed1/2 teaspoon curry powder1/4 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon salt8 pita pocket halves8 lettuce leaves Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Line pita halves with lettuce; fill each with 1/4 cup egg salad.

Ingredients 2 cans (21 ounces each) apple pie filling2 tablespoons butterTOPPING:1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 cup cold butter, cubed1 large egg, lightly beatenVanilla ice cream, optional Preparation Place pie filling in an 11x7-in. baking dish; dot with butter. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and nutmeg in a large bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in egg just until moistened; sprinkle over filling....

Ingredients 2 1/2 c. semisweet chocolate chips 1/4 c. refined coconut oil 6 Ortega® Yellow Corn Taco Shells 2 pt. chocolate chocolate chip ice cream 3/4 c. hot fudge, chilled 1/2 c. chopped cocktail peanuts 1/2 c. sweetened coconut flakes, lightly toasted 2 tbsp. rainbow sprinkles Preparation Step 1Line two small rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.Step 2In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup of the chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon of the coconut oil....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided1 pound cheese curds or cubed cheddar cheeseOil for deep-fat frying1 cup beer Preparation Place 1/4 cup flour in a shallow dish. Add cheese curds, a few pieces at a time, and turn to coat. In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk beer and remaining flour. Dip cheese curds, a few at a time, into batter and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown....

Ingredients 8 cups old-fashioned oats1 cup finely chopped almonds1 cup finely chopped pecans1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup canola oil1/2 cup honey1/4 cup maple syrup2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1-1/2 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons vanilla extractPlain yogurt, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the oats, almonds, pecans and coconut. In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, oil, honey, maple syrup, cinnamon and salt. Heat for 3-4 minutes over medium heat until sugar is dissolved....

Ingredients 2 chocolate wafers, crushed1/4 cup fat-free sweetened condensed milk2 ounces fat-free cream cheese2 tablespoons reduced-fat creamy peanut butter3/4 teaspoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 cup reduced-fat whipped topping1 teaspoon chocolate syrup1 teaspoon chopped dry roasted peanuts Preparation Divide crushed wafers between two parfait glasses. In a small bowl, beat the milk, cream cheese, peanut butter, lemon juice and vanilla. Fold in whipped topping. Spoon over crushed wafers. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour....

Ingredients 8 ounces white baking chocolate, divided1-1/3 cups semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup crisp rice cereal1/2 cup miniature marshmallows1/2 cup salted peanuts1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut1 cup red candied cherries Preparation In a microwave-safe bowl, melt six squares of white chocolate with the chocolate chips. Stir until smooth. Stir in the cereal, marshmallows and peanuts. Spread into a 10-in. circle on a greased pizza pan or foil-covered cardboard cake circle. Sprinkle with coconut and top with cherries....

Ingredients 1/2 fresh pineapple, trimmed and cut into 1-inch chunks4 kiwifruit, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces3 navel oranges, peeled and sectioned3 medium apples, cut into 1-inch pieces3 medium firm bananas, cut into 1-inch pieces1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drainedSAUCE:1 egg yolk1/4 cup maple syrup or honey2 tablespoons lemon juice3/4 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped Preparation Alternately thread fruit onto wooden skewers. Cover and refrigerate until serving. In a small saucepan over low heat, cook and stir the egg yolk and syrup until a thermometer reads 160° and is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups sugar3/4 cup water3/4 cup unsweetened apple juice1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup butter-flavored shortening2/3 cup buttermilkFILLING:3 cups shredded peeled tart apples1/4 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, water, apple juice, butter, cinnamon and nutmeg. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 4-6 minutes or until liquid is reduced to about 2 cups....

Ingredients 12 oz. freshly squeezed orange juice 1 (750-ml.) bottle chilled dry Champagne, Prosecco, or Cava Orange slices, for garnish (optional) Preparation Step 1Divide juice between 6 champagne flutes (2 ounces each), then top each with champagne. Garnish each with a slice of orange if desired. The Juice To bring that sweet and tangy flavor you can only find in fresh citrus, squeezing juice from fresh oranges is a must! If you want to squeeze your juice in advance, it can be kept refrigerated in a covered container for up to 2 days....

Ingredients 4 medium Golden Delicious apples, diced4 medium Red Delicious apples, diced2 cups seedless green grapes, halved2 cups seedless red grapes, halved1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drainedDRESSING:3 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sour cream1/2 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup sugar Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. In a small bowl, beat dressing ingredients until smooth. Pour over fruit; toss gently to coat....

Ingredients 1 c. milk 1 c. heavy cream 1/2 c. scented geranium sugar 6 large egg yolks 2 tbsp. cornstarch 4 tbsp. butter 1 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract Preparation Step 1Warm milk and cream in medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in all but 2 tablespoons of sugar. Whisk occasionally to dissolve sugar and prevent mixture from boiling.Step 2Whisk to combine egg yolks and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar in a nonreactive heatproof owl (stainless steel or enamel, not aluminum)....

Ingredients 1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce1-1/2 cups barbecue sauce1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon chili powder1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon saltGouda cheese and assorted crackers Preparation In a small saucepan, combine the first seven ingredients; heat through. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. To serve, reheat sauce and serve with cheese and crackers.

Ingredients 3 cups diced cooked turkey breast1/2 cup dried cranberries1/3 cup chopped pecans1/3 cup finely chopped onion1/3 cup finely chopped green pepper1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream1 tablespoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepperLeaf lettuce Preparation In a large bowl, combine the turkey, cranberries, pecans, onion and green pepper. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, ginger and cayenne. Pour over turkey mixture; stir gently to coat....

Ingredients 2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 cup cornflake crumbs1/3 cup ketchup2 tablespoons dried minced onion2 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 pounds ground porkSAUCE:1 can (14 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce1 cup ketchup3 tablespoons brown sugar1 tablespoon lemon juice Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Mix first 8 ingredients. Add pork; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. meatballs. Place on a greased rack in a 15x10x1-in. pan....