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Ingredients 3 cups quick-cooking oats1-1/2 cups Rice Krispies1 cup dried cranberries1/2 cup ground flaxseed1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup light corn syrup1/4 cup canola oil1/4 cup honey1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons sugar Preparation In a large bowl, combine oats, Rice Krispies, cranberries, flax, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and nutmeg. In a large saucepan, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, oil and honey; cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved....

Ingredients 6-1/2 to 7 cups all-purpose flour2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon salt1 cup butter, cubed1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk1/2 cup shortening1/4 cup water3 egg yolksFILLING:1/2 cup sugar1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 cup butter, softened, dividedGLAZE:2 cups confectioners’ sugar3 to 4 tablespoons milk1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 tablespoons sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In a large bowl, combine 3 cups flour, yeast, sugar and salt. In a large saucepan, heat the butter, milk, shortening and water to 120°-130°....

Ingredients 1/2 cup Biscoff creamy cookie spread3 tablespoons butter, softened1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/3 cup sugar1 tablespoon ground cinnamon1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawedICING:1-1/3 cups confectioners’ sugar1 to 2 tablespoons 2% milk2 teaspoons light corn syrup1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a small bowl, mix the first 5 ingredients. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 12x7-in. rectangle. Spread butter mixture over dough to within 1/2 in. of edges....

Ingredients 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, undrained2/3 cup sour cream1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped2 tablespoons lime juice1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1/4 teaspoon salt1 package (10 ounces) hearts of romaine salad mix1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese1 cup chopped tomatoes1 package (7-1/2 ounces) frozen diced cooked chicken breast, thawed1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed1/2 cup chopped red onion1/3 cup real bacon bits...

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/3 cup sugar1 cup 2% milk2 large eggs2 tablespoons butter, melted1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground nutmegDash pepper2-1/3 cups frozen corn, thawed1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix Preparation In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Gradually beat in milk. Beat in the eggs, butter, salt, nutmeg and pepper until blended. Stir in corn and cream-style corn....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup cornmeal2 tablespoons sugar1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1 teaspoon salt1 cup water3 tablespoons butter, divided1 large egg, room temperature Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, yeast and salt. In a small saucepan, heat water and 2 tablespoons butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat until moistened. Add egg; beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes....

Ingredients 2 boneless pork loin chops (5 ounces each)1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup chopped dried apricots3 tablespoons dried cranberries2 tablespoons finely chopped onion1 tablespoon butter1/3 cup Marsala wine or chicken broth Preparation Sprinkle both sides of pork chops with salt and pepper. Place on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Broil 4-5 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before serving....

Ingredients 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup orange juice1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)2 cups buttermilk1 cup sugar1 cup light corn syrup1/4 cup lemon juiceDash salt Preparation In a small saucepan, combine first six ingredients; cook over medium heat until the berries pop, about 15 minutes. Discard cinnamon stick. Mash cranberry mixture; chill. In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, sugar, corn syrup, lemon juice and salt; add cranberry mixture....

Ingredients 5 cups chopped leeks (white portion only)1/4 cup butter5 cups chicken broth4-1/2 cups half-and-half cream, divided1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon white pepper3 rounds (8 each) Brie cheese, rind removed3 tablespoons minced chives Preparation In a Dutch oven, saute leeks in butter until tender. Add broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes. Strain, reserving broth in pan. Place leeks in a blender with 1/2 cup of broth; cover and process until smooth....

Ingredients 3 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast1 jar (15 ounces) Alfredo sauce2 cups chicken broth1-1/2 cups frozen gold and white corn (about 8 ounces), thawed1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese1 cup sour cream1 small sweet yellow pepper, chopped1 small onion, chopped1 to 2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles3 garlic cloves, minced3 teaspoons ground cumin1-1/2 teaspoons white pepper1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepperOptional: Salsa verde and chopped fresh cilantro...

Ingredients 1 medium cucumber2 medium carrots9 toothpicks1 small carrot3 small pitted ripe olivesVegetable dip and parsley sprigs, optional Preparation With a sharp knife, cut a thin slice from bottom of cucumber so it sits level. Cut out a section of one end of the cucumber to form the cockpit; discard cutout piece. Scoop out flesh from cut section, forming a 1/4-in. shell. For wings, cut medium carrots in half lengthwise. With a vegetable peeler, shave one end of the carrots into a wedge....

Ingredients 1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix1-3/4 cups cold milk1 chocolate crumb crust (9 inches)2 cups whipped topping4 peanut butter cups (.6 ounce each), coarsely chopped Preparation In a bowl, whisk pudding mix and milk for 2 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes or until soft-set. Pour into crust. Chill for 20 minutes or until filling is thickened. Cover with the whipped topping. Sprinkle peanut butter cups on top....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups refrigerated Lightened-Up Holiday Cookie Dough1 cup (6 ounces) dark chocolate chips1/4 cup vanilla or white chips, melted Preparation Press dough onto the bottom of an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan (dough will be thin). Bake at 350° for 11-13 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips. Allow chips to soften for a few minutes, then spread over bars. Drop spoonfuls of melted vanilla chips over top; cut through chocolate with a knife to swirl....

Ingredients 1/2 cup cornmeal1/2 cup packed brown sugar or 1/3 cup honey1 tablespoon salt2 cups boiling water1/2 cup vegetable oil2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)3/4 cup whole wheat flour1/2 cup rye flour4-1/2 to 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour Preparation In a bowl, combine cornmeal, sugar or honey, salt, boiling water and oil. Let cool to lukewarm. Meanwhile, dissolve yeast in warm water and let stand 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1 tube (16-1/2 ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie dough, softened2/3 cup all-purpose flour40 miniature Snickers candy barsRed and green colored sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Beat cookie dough and flour until combined. Shape 2 teaspoons dough around each candy bar. Roll in colored sugar. Place 2 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until set, 9-11 minutes. Cool on pans 1 minute. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Ingredients 1 cup shortening1 cup sugar1 cup molasses2 large eggs3 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda1-1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon ground ginger1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 cup hot waterLEMON SAUCE:1/2 cup sugar2 teaspoons cornstarchDash saltDash nutmeg1 cup half-and-half cream2 large egg yolks, beaten2 tablespoons butter3 to 4 tablespoons lemon juice1 teaspoon grated lemon zest Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Beat shortening, sugar, molasses and eggs until well blended. Combine next five ingredients; add to molasses mixture alternately with hot water....

Ingredients 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)2 tablespoons water1/3 cup butter, softened1 egg4 cups miniature marshmallowsPEANUT TOPPING:1 package (10 ounces) peanut butter chips2/3 cup light corn syrup1/4 cup butter, cubed2 cups crisp rice cereal2 cups salted peanuts2 teaspoons vanilla extract Preparation In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, water, butter and egg until blended (batter will be thick). Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons canola oil1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup all-purpose flour1 to 1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour3-1/2 cups fresh baby spinach1/4 cup prepared pesto1-3/4 cups coarsely chopped fresh broccoli3/4 cup chopped green pepper2 green onions, chopped4 garlic cloves, minced2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water....

Ingredients 30 uncooked jumbo pasta shells1 cup finely chopped fresh broccoli florets1 garlic clove, minced2 packages (8 ounces each) imitation crabmeat, chopped1 cup sour cream1/2 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup finely shredded carrot1/4 cup diced seeded peeled cucumber1 tablespoon chopped green onion1 teaspoon dill weed Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse in cold water and drain well. Meanwhile, in a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the broccoli and garlic. Cover and microwave on high for 1 minute or until crisp-tender....

Ingredients 2 c. high-proof vodka 1 1/2 c. fresh or thawed frozen cranberries 1 c. dried cranberries 2 tbsp. chopped crystallized ginger 2 star anise pods 1 stick cinnamon 1 piece fresh ginger 1 tsp. gentian root 1/2 tsp. white peppercorns 2 tbsp. Simple Syrup (see Note) Preparation Step 1In a 1-quart glass jar, combine all of the ingredients except the syrup. Cover and shake well. Let stand in a cool, dark place for 2 weeks, shaking the jar daily....