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Ingredients 2 packages (14 ounces each) caramels3 tablespoons milk chocolate chips3 tablespoons water1 teaspoon ground cinnamon3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract8 Popsicle sticks8 large tart applesJimmies and chopped peanuts Preparation In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the caramels, chocolate chips, water, cinnamon and vanilla. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-1/2 minutes; stir. Microwave 30-60 seconds longer or until caramels are melted. Insert Popsicle sticks into the apples; dip into caramel mixture, turning to coat....

Ingredients 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, chopped3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar2 teaspoons butter, softened1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, divided8 ounces white candy coating1 tablespoon shortening1 package (2-1/4 ounces) unblanched almonds Preparation In a large bowl, beat the coconut, milk, confectioners’ sugar and butter until blended (mixture will be sticky); set aside. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips, candy coating and shortening; stir until smooth. Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon chocolate mixture into 42 paper-lined miniature muffin cups....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups butter, softened2 cups sugar5 large eggs, room temperature2 teaspoons vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon lemon juice1 cup 2% milk1-1/4 cups sweetened shredded coconutCREAM CHEESE FROSTING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened3/4 cup butter, softened1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugarAdditional coconut, toasted Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes....

Ingredients 18 macaroons, crushed1/4 cup butter, melted3/4 cup hot fudge ice cream topping26 snack-size Mounds or Almond Joy candy bars1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened1 quart strawberry ice cream, softened1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted Preparation In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 10-in. springform pan. Freeze for 15 minutes. In a microwave, heat hot fudge topping on high for 15-20 seconds or until pourable; spread over crust....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin1 tablespoon cold water2 packages (3 ounces each) cherry gelatin2 cups boiling water1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained1/4 cup chopped celery Preparation In a bowl, combine unflavored gelatin and cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Add cherry gelatin and boiling water; stir until dissolved. Stir in the cranberry sauce, pineapple and celery. Pour into a 6-cup mold coated with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 package (9 ounces) devil’s food cake mix1/2 cup water1 egg3 tablespoons butter, cut into 6 pieces1/3 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup chopped walnuts1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut6 tablespoons whole-berry cranberry sauceWhipped cream, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, egg; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes; set aside. Generously grease six 6-oz. custard cups; place a piece of butter in each cup....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons smoked paprika2 teaspoons chili powder2 teaspoons garlic salt1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper4 pounds pork baby back ribsSAUCE:1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce1/2 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup yellow mustard1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce3 tablespoons hot pepper sauce Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Cut ribs into serving-size pieces; rub with seasoning mixture. Place ribs in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 5-6 hours....

Ingredients 1 cup water1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 cup cubed process cheese (Velveeta)1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley, optional Preparation In a small saucepan, bring the water, rice and salt to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese and parsley if desired. Cover and let stand for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni1 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise3 to 4 tablespoons water or 2% milk2 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 tablespoon sugar1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon pepper1 small sweet yellow, orange or red pepper, finely chopped1 small green pepper, finely chopped1 small onion, finely chopped1 celery rib, finely chopped2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley Preparation Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain again....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. Cooking oil 1 onion 2 ribs celery 1 green bell pepper 1 tsp. dried thyme 1/2 tsp. dried oregano 1/2 tsp. dry mustard 1/2 tsp. Tabasco sauce 1/2 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 1 tsp. salt 1/2 c. dry white wine 1 3/4 c. canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree 3 c. canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock 2 c. frozen baby lima beans (one 10-ounce package)...

Ingredients 1 cup panko bread crumbs2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each) 1 tablespoon lemon juiceLemon wedges Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Toss together first 5 ingredients. Place tilapia in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray; brush with lemon juice. Top with crumb mixture, patting to help adhere. Bake, uncovered, on an upper oven rack until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 12-15 minutes....

Ingredients 1 package Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets 1 egg 1 tbsp. water 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese 1 package mozzarella cheese snack sticks (12 sticks) 1 c. Prego® Marinara Italian Sauce Preparation Step 1Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Beat the egg and water in a small bowl with a fork or whisk. Place the Parmesan cheese into a shallow dish.Step 2Unfold 1 pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface....

Ingredients 6 salmon fillets 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. sugar 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper 4 egg yolks 6 rice paper wrappers (also called spring roll skins) 1 bunch garlic chives (or chives) 2 tbsp. canola oil Preparation Step 1Season salmon all over with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, and pepper; cover loosely with foil or plastic wrap and set aside at room temperature for about 30 minutes....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) frozen chopped broccoli2 tablespoons water1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/4 cup whole milk1-1/2 cups cheese and garlic croutons Preparation Place broccoli and water in a microwave-safe 2-qt. dish. Cover and microwave on high for 6-8 minutes or until tender; drain. Stir in the soup, cheeses and milk. Cover and microwave for 2 minutes or until cheeses are melted....

Ingredients 3 3/4 lb. peaches (10 cups) 3 c. raspberries 3/4 c. sugar 1/4 c. cornstarch 1 pinch salt Flaky Pie Dough Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and position a rack in the lower third. In a bowl, toss the peaches and raspberries with the 3/4 cup of sugar, the cornstarch and the salt.Step 2Roll out the larger piece of Flaky Pie Dough to a 13-inch round, about 1/8 inch thick....

Ingredients 4 boneless pork loin chops (5 ounces each)1 teaspoon salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning2 teaspoons canola oil1/2 cup orange juice1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 tablespoon honey Preparation Sprinkle pork chops with lemon pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown chops on both sides. In a small bowl, whisk orange juice, mustard and honey until blended; pour over chops. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 5-8 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145°....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chipsICING:2 tablespoons butter, softened1 cup confectioners’ sugar1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract1 to 2 tablespoons 2% milk1 to 2 drops green food coloring, optionalDRIZZLE:1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/2 teaspoon shortening Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Cream together butter and confectioners’ sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in cooled chocolate and extract....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups complete buttermilk pancake mix3/4 cup heavy whipping cream2 to 3 teaspoons grated orange zest2 milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 ounces each), chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a small bowl, combine pancake mix, cream and orange zest. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 6 times. Knead in chocolate. Pat into a 9-in. circle. Cut into eight wedges. Separate wedges and place on a greased baking sheet....

Ingredients 1 large (5- to 6-lb.) roasting chicken (go big or go home) kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 stick (4 oz.) unsalted butter, at room temperature 23 cloves garlic (8 minced, 15 whole) 3 tbsp. mixed chopped herbs (rosemary, thyme, oregano), plus some whole herb sprigs 1 lemon 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks 3 parsnips, peeled and cut into large chunks 1 onion, cut into 1-inch wedges...

Ingredients 6 cups chopped peeled apples2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries1 cup water1/2 cup raisins1/3 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons red-hot candies1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the apples, cranberries and water. Cook over medium heat until the berries pop, about 15 minutes. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until apples are tender. Stir in raisins, brown sugar, red-hots, cinnamon and nutmeg....