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Ingredients 1-1/2 cups whole-berry cranberry sauce1 teaspoon grated orange zest1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 pound Brie cheese, rind removed72 wonton wrappers1 large egg, beatenOil for deep-fat frying Preparation In a small bowl, combine cranberry sauce, orange zest and nutmeg. Place 1 teaspoon cheese and 1 teaspoon cranberry mixture in the center of a wonton wrapper. Moisten edges with egg; fold opposite corners together over filling and press to seal. Repeat. In an electric skillet, heat 1 in....

Ingredients 3 cups frozen chopped broccoli3/4 cup finely chopped fully cooked ham1/2 cup water1/4 cup frozen cut green beans1 tablespoon chopped onion2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup fat-free milk1/3 cup reduced-fat process cheese (Velveeta), cubed Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the first five ingredients; cover and cook over medium heat until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes (do not drain). Combine flour and milk until smooth; gradually add to the vegetable mixture....

Ingredients 4 bone-in lamb loin chops (4 ounces each)1 tablespoon canola oil3/4 cup orange juice2 tablespoons reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce2 teaspoons grated orange zest1 teaspoon curry powder1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon cornstarch2 tablespoons cold waterHot cooked rice, optional Preparation In a skillet, brown the lamb chops on both sides in oil; drain. Combine the orange juice, teriyaki sauce, orange zest, curry and garlic; pour over lamb. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until meat is tender....

Ingredients 4 cups whole milk2-1/2 cups sugar1/4 teaspoon salt4 large eggs, beaten5 cups heavy whipping cream2 cups pureed peaches or nectarines3 teaspoons vanilla extract1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon almond extract, optional Preparation In a heavy saucepan, heat milk to 175°. Stir in sugar and salt until dissolved. Gradually stir a quarter of the hot mixture into eggs, mixing constantly. Return all to the saucepan, stirring constantly. Continue to cook and stir for 10-12 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160° and the mixture coats the back of a metal spoon....

Ingredients 2 cups All-Bran1 cup crushed Shredded Wheat1 cup boiling water2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups sugar2-1/2 teaspoons baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2 eggs2 cups buttermilk1/2 cup canola oil1 cup chopped dates1 cup raisins1 cup chopped walnuts Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cereals and boiling water; let stand for 5 minutes. In another large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. In a small bowl, combine the eggs, buttermilk and oil....

Ingredients 4-1/2 cups water2 cups uncooked long grain rice2 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper4 eggs, beaten1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes1-3/4 cups seasoned bread crumbsOil for deep-fat frying Preparation In a large saucepan, bring the water, rice, butter, salt and pepper to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-18 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Cool slightly. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, cheese, parsley and rice....

Ingredients 16 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped2/3 cup butter5 large eggs2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flourRASPBERRY SAUCE:2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries, whole, unsweetened1-3/4 cups water1/4 cup sugar4 teaspoons cornstarch1 tablespoon waterWhipped creamWhole, fresh raspberries to garnish Preparation Line bottom of a 9-in. springform pan with parchment; set aside. Place chocolate and butter in top of double boiler. Bring water to boil; reduce heat and stir chocolate until melted. In a large bowl, beat eggs for 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup milk chocolate chips3-1/2 teaspoons shortening, divided 1 cup white baking chips24 metal, wooden or plastic spoonsOptional: Coarse sugar or chocolate sprinkles Preparation In a microwave-safe bowl, melt milk chocolate chips with 2 teaspoons shortening; stir until smooth. Repeat with white baking chips and remaining shortening. Dip spoons into either mixture, tapping handles on bowl edges to remove excess. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Pipe or drizzle milk chocolate over white-dipped spoons and white mixture over milk chocolate-dipped spoons....

Ingredients 2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs (about 14 whole crackers)1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup butter, meltedFILLING:1-1/2 cups canned pumpkin3/4 cup sugar4 ounces cream cheese, softened1-1/4 cups heavy whipping cream1 teaspoon grated orange zest1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg3 large eggs, lightly beaten4-1/2 teaspoons baking cocoaChopped glazed walnuts, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Combine cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 11-in....

Ingredients 1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries (with stems), drained1/2 cup rum or brandy4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped1 teaspoon shortening Preparation Place cherries in a bowl; cover with rum. Refrigerate, covered, overnight. Drain and pat dry. In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Holding stems, dip cherries in chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.

Ingredients 2/3 cup Red Hots2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour1 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extractFROSTING:2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 teaspoon vanilla or cinnamon extract1/8 teaspoon salt4 to 6 tablespoons 2% milk Preparation Place Red Hots in a food processor; process until fine and powdery. Add flour; pulse to combine. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in flour mixture....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1 cup cold butter, cubed8 to 10 tablespoons ice waterFILLING:2 tablespoons butter8 medium ripe pears, peeled and thinly sliced1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/3 cup apple cider or juice1/4 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 tablespoon coarse sugar Preparation In a large bowl, mix flour and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Gradually add ice water, tossing with a fork until dough holds together when pressed....

Ingredients 2 tubes pre-made cinnamon roll dough 2 packages cream cheese 1 large egg 1/2 c. sugar 1 tsp. cinnamon Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350°. Step 2Unroll a tube of cinnamon roll dough and use a rolling pin to flatten it out to to roughly the size of a 9"-x-9" baking dish. Place a sheet of parchment paper on the bottom of the baking dish, then place the flattened dough on top....

Ingredients 1/2 cup lemon yogurt1/3 cup honey1/4 cup olive oil1 large egg, room temperature2 large egg whites, room temperature1/4 teaspoon almond extract3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup cornmeal1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained3 tablespoons sliced almonds Preparation Coat a 9-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom with cooking spray. In a large bowl, beat the yogurt, honey, oil, egg, egg whites and extract until well blended....

Ingredients 3 eggs, separatedPastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)3/4 cup sugar1/2 cup heavy whipping cream2 tablespoons butter, melted2 teaspoons lemon juice1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon almond extract1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconutGANACHE:8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped1/3 cup heavy whipping cream2 tablespoons light corn syrup Preparation Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, line a 9-in. pie plate with pastry; flute edges. Set aside....

Ingredients 1 medium head cabbage (about 2 pounds), shredded4 pounds medium potatoes (about 8), peeled and quartered2 cups whole milk1 cup chopped green onions1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup butter, meltedMinced fresh parsleyCrumbled cooked bacon Preparation Place cabbage and 2 cups water in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until cabbage is tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, reserving cooking liquid; keep cabbage warm in separate dish....

Ingredients 3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup quick-cooking oats1/2 cup chopped pecans2 tablespoons sugar1/8 teaspoon salt1/2 cup butter, meltedFILLING:3/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch1 cup water2 tablespoons light corn syrup2 tablespoons strawberry gelatin powder1 quart fresh strawberries Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, pecans, sugar and salt; stir in the butter until blended. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-in. pie plate. Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned....

Ingredients 2 cups chicken broth1 medium onion, diced1 cup diced celery1 medium head cabbage, shredded1 carrot, diced1/4 cup butter, cubed3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup milk2 cups half-and-half cream2 cups cubed fully cooked ham1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon dried thymeChopped fresh parsley Preparation In a Dutch oven, combine broth and vegetables. Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. In a large saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour. Gradually add milk and cream; cook and stir until thickened....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon plus 1 cup butter, divided1 cup sugar1 cup dark corn syrup1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Line an 8-in. square pan with foil; grease the foil with 1 teaspoon butter and set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and remaining 1 cup butter; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil slowly for 4 minutes without stirring....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups cubed cooked corned beef or 1 can (12 ounces) cooked corned beef, crumbled1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted8 ounces cheddar cheese, cubed1 package (7 ounces) small shell pasta, cooked and drained1 cup milk1/2 cup chopped onion2 bread slices, cubed2 tablespoons butter, melted Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Toss bread cubes with butter; sprinkle over top....