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Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar3/4 cup packed brown sugar2 eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 teaspoon almond extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda3/4 teaspoon salt2 cups sweetened shredded coconut1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips1-1/2 cups finely chopped almonds Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and extracts. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs1/2 cup butter, melted2 tablespoons sugarFILLING:1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/4 cup heavy whipping cream4 teaspoons instant coffee granules3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1-1/3 cups sugar1-1/2 cups sour cream1 tablespoon vanilla extract1/8 teaspoon salt3 large eggs, lightly beaten4 Heath candy bars (1.4 ounces each), chopped1 dark chocolate candy bar (1.45 ounces) Preparation Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in....

Ingredients 4 medium zucchini, chopped2 medium onions, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped1/4 cup olive oil4 garlic cloves, minced2 cans (28 ounces each) Italian stewed tomatoes, cut up1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro1/4 cup minced fresh parsley2 tablespoons chili powder1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cumin...

Ingredients 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin4 large eggs3/4 cup canola oil2/3 cup water2 cups sugar1 cup honey1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda1-1/2 teaspoons salt1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 cup salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat pumpkin, eggs, oil, water, sugar, honey and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt and spices; gradually beat into pumpkin mixture....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) frozen corn, thawed1 package (16 ounces) frozen broccoli florets, thawed4 ounces reduced-fat Velveeta, cubed1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 can (10-1/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1/4 cup fat-free milk Preparation In a 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the corn, broccoli and cheeses. In a small bowl, combine soup and milk; pour over vegetable mixture. Cover and cook on low until heated through, 3-4 hours....

Ingredients 2 cups water2 large onions, chopped1-1/2 cups chopped celery1-1/2 cups minced fresh parsley1 cup butter, cubed1 teaspoon ground nutmeg2 loaves (1-1/2 pounds each) bread, toasted and cubed12 cups cubed cornbread, toasted10 large eggs, lightly beaten10 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped5 cups cubed cooked chicken2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth Preparation In a Dutch oven, combine the water, onions, celery, parsley, butter and nutmeg. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until vegetables are tender....

Ingredients 2 cups whole milk1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup butter, cubed1/3 cup cornmeal1-1/4 teaspoons salt1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)2 large eggs4-3/4 to 5-3/4 cups all-purpose flourTOPPING:2 tablespoons butter, melted1 tablespoon cornmeal Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, butter, cornmeal and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; cook and stir until thickened, 5-8 minutes. Cool to 110° - 115°....

Ingredients 1/4 c. slivered almonds 1/2 c. canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock 1/4 c. dried apricots salt 1/2 c. couscous 1 1/2 tbsp. butter 2 1/2 tsp. honey 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon fresh-ground black pepper 2 Cornish hens (about 1 1/4 pounds each) 1 tbsp. Cooking oil 3 tbsp. water Preparation Step 1Heat the oven to 350°F. Toast the nuts in the oven until golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes....

Ingredients Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)1/3 cup sugar3 tablespoons cornstarch1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground allspice6 cups diced peeled tart apples (about 6 medium)1 cup reduced-fat sour cream1 teaspoon vanilla extractTOPPING:1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 tablespoons cold butter Preparation Unroll crust into a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate or cast-iron skillet; flute edge. In a large bowl, combine the sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and allspice. Fold in the apples....

Ingredients 1 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 25 crackers)3 tablespoons butter, melted2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened3/4 cup sour cream, divided3 large eggs, lightly beaten2 teaspoons grated onion1 teaspoon lemon juice1/4 teaspoon seafood seasoning2 drops hot pepper sauce1/8 teaspoon pepper1 cup crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removedAdditional seafood seasoning, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of the greased 9-in. springform pan....

Ingredients 4 teaspoons butter, melted1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut1 teaspoon curry powder2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)1/8 teaspoon salt1/2 cup apricot preserves, warmed Preparation Place butter in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the coconut and curry powder. Dip chicken in butter, then coat with coconut mixture. Place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish; sprinkle with salt. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°....

Ingredients 1/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil, divided1/3 cup chopped onion1/4 cup chopped carrot1/4 cup chopped celery1/4 cup chopped green pepper1/2 cup chopped peeled apple1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1/8 teaspoon salt1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth2 tablespoons tomato paste1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons curry powder1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley Preparation In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook chicken in 1/2 teaspoon oil for 4-5 minutes or until juices run clear....

Ingredients 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut1/2 cup finely chopped macadamia nuts1/3 cup sugar3 tablespoons baking cocoa2 tablespoons all-purpose flourPinch salt2 large egg whites, lightly beaten1 tablespoon light corn syrup1 teaspoon vanilla extract4 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, mix the first six ingredients. Stir in egg whites, corn syrup and vanilla until blended. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake until set and dry to the touch, 15-20 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups butter, cubed2 cans (12 ounces each) evaporated milk2 cups sugar1/3 cup dark corn syrup1/8 teaspoon salt2 cups semisweet chocolate chips1 package (14 ounces) caramels1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a Dutch oven, combine the first 7 ingredients. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium-low heat until the caramels are melted and mixture is smooth (do not boil). Reduce heat to low. With an electric hand mixer on medium speed, beat in vanilla; continue beating for 5 minutes....

Ingredients 3 c. light cream or whipping cream 1/2 c. granulated sugar 1/2 tsp. powdered sugar 1 1/2 cube freshly squeezed orange juice, from 4 to 5 oranges 1 1/2 tsp. half and half 1 1/2 tsp. powdered sugar Preparation Step 1Ice Cream: Bring cream to a bare simmer in a 1-quart saucepan over medium-low heat, just until it is steaming and small bubbles form around edges. Remove from heat and whisk in sugar and vanilla until sugar is fully dissolved....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons cornstarch2/3 cup Key lime juice3/4 cup sugar2 large egg yolksCOOKIES:1 cup butter, softened1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1/8 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon coconut extract2 cups all-purpose flour2 large egg whites2 teaspoons water2-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconutDRIZZLE:4 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped1 tablespoon shortening Preparation For lime curd, in a small saucepan, whisk cornstarch and lime juice until smooth. Whisk in sugar and egg yolks; cook and stir over medium heat until boiling....

Ingredients 1 cup heavy whipping cream3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon baking cocoa1 teaspoon instant coffee granules Preparation In a chilled small glass bowl and using chilled beaters, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners’ sugar, cocoa and coffee granules; beat until soft peaks form. Store in the refrigerator.

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups sugar1/2 cup water1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries2 large tart apples, peeled and finely chopped1 medium onion, chopped1/2 cup golden raisins1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup cider vinegar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground allspice1/8 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted Preparation In a large saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 3 minutes....

Ingredients 1 package (1.8 ounces) leek soup and dip mix1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1 cup sour cream1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeglemon slice Preparation Prepare soup mix according to package directions. Stir in spinach. Cover and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in sour cream and nutmeg. Garnish with lemon slices.

Ingredients Pastry for single-crust pie 2/3 cup plus 1/4 cup sugar, divided 1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 envelope unflavored gelatin1-1/4 cups half-and-half cream 3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten 1 cup sour cream1 teaspoon rum extract1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted4 medium bananas, sliced1/2 cup heavy whipping creamShaved unsweetened chocolate, optional Preparation On a floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in....