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Ingredients 1 cup quick-cooking oats1-3/4 cups boiling water1/4 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1/3 cup buttermilk3 tablespoons canola oil1 teaspoon vanilla extract3/4 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup whole wheat flour2 tablespoons dark baking cocoa1 tablespoon instant coffee granules1 teaspoon baking soda1/8 teaspoon salt1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips, divided3/4 cup chopped pecans, divided Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place oats in a large bowl. Cover with boiling water; let stand for 10 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups cold 2% milk1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed1 package (14.3 ounces) Oreo cookiesSugar gum succulents, chocolate rocks and edible paper butterflies, optional Preparation In a medium bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Fold in whipped topping. Pulse cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs form or until desired texture is reached. Divide a third of the cookie crumbs and half of the pudding mixture among 10 dessert cups; repeat layers....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened3 cups sugar6 large eggs1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon almond extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup baking cocoa1/4 teaspoon baking soda1 cup sour cream2 cups (12 ounces each) semisweet chocolate chipsGLAZE:2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/3 cup heavy whipping cream1/4 cup butter, cubed1 cup confectioners’ sugar1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon almond extract1/4 cup chopped almonds Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg1-1/4 cups old-fashioned oats1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup whole wheat flour1/4 cup malted milk powder1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt2 cups coarsely chopped malted milk balls Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Combine the oats, flours, milk powder, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients Dough for single-crust pie3 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch2 cups fresh or frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawedFILLING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/3 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whippedTOPPING:2 ounces semisweet chocolate3 tablespoons butter Preparation On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 425°....

Ingredients 2 cups 2% cottage cheese1 cup crushed chocolate wafers (about 16 wafers)1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed1/2 cup sugarDash salt1 tablespoon vanilla extract2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 large egg white2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooledFresh raspberries, optional Preparation Line a strainer with four layers of cheesecloth or one coffee filter; place over a bowl. Place cottage cheese in strainer; refrigerate, covered, 1 hour. Place a 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in....

Ingredients 1 gallon apple cider or juice1-3/4 cups kosher salt1 cup sugar1 tablespoon dried minced onion1 tablespoon whole peppercorns2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon crushed juniper berries1 teaspoon dried marjoram1 teaspoon dried sage leaves1 teaspoon dried thyme3 bottles (12 ounces each) dark beer, chilled6 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth, chilled2 turkey-size oven roasting bags1 turkey (18 to 20 pounds)1/2 cup butter, melted1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a stockpot, combine the first 10 ingredients....

Ingredients 2 c. buttermilk 3/4 c. unsweetened coconut milk 2 clove garlic 8 thin chicken cutlets 3 c. panko 3 tbsp. unsweetened shredded coconut salt Freshly ground pepper canola oil 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 clove garlic 2 lb. young collard greens 1 c. chicken stock salt Freshly ground pepper 4 pickled jalapeños Preparation Step 1In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, coconut milk, and garlic. Add the chicken and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 4 hours....

Ingredients 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 tbsp. butter 1 medium red onion, chopped 2 large shallots, minced Kosher salt 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp. freshly grated ginger 1 1/2 tbsp. curry powder 2 tbsp. tomato paste 1 (13-oz.) can coconut milk 1/2 c. water 1 1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1" pieces Juice of ½ lime Lime wedges, for serving Mint leaves, torn, for serving Cilantro leaves, torn, for serving...

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups uncooked medium grain rice2-1/4 cups water1 tablespoon brown sugar1 tablespoon butter2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon grated lemon zest2 cups whole milk1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1 can (13.66 ounces) coconut milk1/2 cup raisins1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted chopped peeled mango, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, combine rice, water, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, salt and lemon zest. Bring to a boil....

Ingredients 2 large cucumbers, peeled and seeded1-1/4 cups sour cream1 cup chicken broth1 small onion, cut into wedges4 sprigs fresh parsley, stems removed2 sprigs fresh dill, stems removed or 1 teaspoon dill weed1 tablespoon lemon juice3/4 teaspoon salt, optional1/4 teaspoon white pepper Preparation Cut cucumbers into large chunks; place in a blender with remaining ingredients. Puree; pour into a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.

Ingredients 2 teaspoons cornstarch1/2 cup fat-free milk4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon butter1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced1/4 cup sherry or chicken broth1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Mix cornstarch and milk until smooth. Pound chicken with a meat mallet to 1/4-in. thickness. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook chicken until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes per side....

Ingredients 1 package (32 ounces) frozen cubed hash browns1-1/2 cups chopped onion1/2 cup canola oil4 to 5 cups chopped cooked corned beef1/2 teaspoon salt8 large eggsSalt and pepper to taste2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley Preparation In a large ovenproof skillet, cook hash browns and onion in oil until potatoes are browned and onion is tender. Remove from the heat; stir in corned beef and salt. Make 8 wells in the hash browns....

Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour1/3 cup sugar1 tablespoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt6 tablespoons cold butter1/3 cup chopped dried apricots1/3 cup dried cranberries3/4 cup buttermilk1 large egg1 large egg white2 teaspoons grated orange zestAdditional sugar Preparation In a bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in apricot and cranberries. In a bowl, combine the buttermilk, egg, egg white and orange zest; stir into crumb mixture just until blended....

Ingredients 1 large egg, lightly beaten1 small onion, finely chopped3/4 cup dry bread crumbs1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1/4 teaspoon salt1 pound bulk pork sausage1 can (14 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce3 tablespoons cider vinegar2 tablespoons brown sugar1 tablespoon prepared mustard1 package (1 pound) miniature smoked sausage links Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Crumble bulk sausage over the mixture and mix well. Shape into 1 in....

Ingredients 3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries2 large unpeeled oranges, cut into quarters and seeded2-1/2 cups sugar3 tablespoons cornstarch1 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 cup chopped nuts, optionalCRUST:3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup sugar1 tablespoon grated lemon zest1 cup butter, cubed3 large egg yolks3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract1 to 2 tablespoons water Preparation Grind cranberries and oranges (including peel). Set aside. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and ginger. Add ground fruit; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 large egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground cardamomAssorted food coloring, optionalMulticolored pull-and-peel licorice Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners’ sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt and cardamom; gradually beat into creamed mixture. If desired, divide dough into portions; tint with food coloring. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours or until easy to handle....

Ingredients 2 ounces uncooked multigrain angel hair pasta, broken into 1- to 2-inch pieces2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 tablespoon canola oil1 yellow summer squash, sliced1 small sweet red pepper, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons curry powder1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 package (8-1/2 ounces) ready-to-serve basmati rice2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon lime juice1 teaspoon sesame oil2 green onions, thinly sliced1/2 cup chopped cashews Preparation In a small saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions; drain and cool....

Ingredients 1 pound potatoes, peeled and cubed6 hard-boiled large eggs, divided use8 whole baby dill pickles, sliced1 small onion, chopped4 radishes, slicedDRESSING:1 cup Miracle Whip1 tablespoon 2% milk1 teaspoon prepared mustard1/2 teaspoon dill pickle juice1/4 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperPaprika, optional Preparation Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook until tender, 10-15 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool....

Ingredients 4 cups uncooked penne pasta2 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips, divided3 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons grated lemon zest1 cup Marsala wine2 tablespoons lemon juice1 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 cup 2% milk1 envelope creamy pesto sauce mix1 tablespoon minced fresh basil1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. In a Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat....