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Ingredients 1-1/3 cups fat-free plain yogurt1-1/4 cups 100% bran cereal1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup whole wheat flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup orange juice1/2 cup honey1/4 cup butter, melted1 large egg, beaten1 tablespoon grated orange zest1 cup dried cranberries Preparation In a bowl, combine yogurt and cereal; let stand for 5 minutes. In a large bowl, combine flours, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir the orange juice, honey, butter, egg and orange zest into yogurt mixture....

Ingredients 3 cups uncooked pearl (Israeli) couscous2 cans (14 ounces each ) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained2 large navel oranges, peeled and chopped2 cups fresh baby spinach1 cup crumbled goat cheese1 small red onion, chopped3/4 cup dried cranberries1/2 cup fennel bulb, thinly sliced, fronds reserved1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted8 fresh basil leaves, chopped, plus more for garnishVINAIGRETTE:1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup orange juice1/4 cup balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon grated orange zest2 teaspoons honey1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper...

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup cornmeal2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups buttermilk1 cup cranberries, halved Preparation In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs; mix well. Combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt. Add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Fold in cranberries. Transfer to a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 375° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups chopped sweet onions1-1/2 cups chopped carrots1 cup chopped celery2 tablespoons canola oil4 cups cubed peeled potatoes1 large head cauliflower, broken into florets3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth2 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons white pepper1/2 cup half-and-half creamFresh basil Preparation In Dutch oven, saute the onions, carrots and celery in oil until onions are tender. Add potatoes and cauliflower; saute 5-6 minutes longer. Add the broth, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 6 large onions, sliced1 cup butter2 teaspoons all-purpose flour2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon white pepper2 cups milk Preparation In a large skillet or Dutch oven, saute onions in butter until tender and golden brown, about 25 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon. Add flour, salt and pepper to skillet; stir until smooth. Gradually stir in milk until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened....

Ingredients 1 jar (18 ounces) orange marmalade1/2 cup apricot preserves1/3 cup orange juice3 teaspoons grated orange zest6 croissants, split5 large eggs1 cup half-and-half cream1 teaspoon almond or vanilla extractQuartered fresh strawberries Preparation In a small bowl, mix marmalade, preserves, orange juice and zest. Arrange croissant bottoms in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Spread with 1-1/2 cups marmalade mixture. Add croissant tops. In another bowl, whisk eggs, cream and extract; pour over croissants....

Ingredients 1 can (15-3/4 ounces) sweet potatoes, drained and mashed1 cup crushed vanilla wafers (about 30 wafers)3 large eggs, beaten1/2 cup crushed pineapple1/2 cup honey1/3 cup orange juice2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1 teaspoon grated orange zest1 cup chopped pecans1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg....

Ingredients 1 cup chopped celery1 tablespoon butter2 cups cubed cooked chicken1-1/2 cups cooked rice1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted3/4 cup mayonnaise1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts; drained1/2 cup sliced almonds2 tablespoons chopped onionSalt and pepper to tasteTOPPING:1 tablespoon butter, melted1/2 cup crushed cornflakesSliced almonds, optional Preparation In a skillet, saute celery in butter until tender. Remove from the heat; add the next nine ingredients. Spoon into an ungreased 2-1/2-qt....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) imitation crabmeat, chopped1/3 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup finely chopped celery1/4 cup finely chopped onion1 tablespoon prepared mustard1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt1/4 teaspoon curry powder1/8 teaspoon pepper4 sandwich rolls, split1 cup shredded cheddar cheeseButter, softened Preparation In a bowl, combine the crabmeat, mayonnaise, celery, onion, mustard and seasonings. Spread 1/2 cup crab mixture on the bottom of each roll. Sprinkle with cheese. Spread butter on cut side of roll tops....

Ingredients 4 cups unsweetened apple juice4 cups unsweetened pineapple juice2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons honey4 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)1/8 teaspoon ground nutmegAdditional cinnamon sticks (3 inches), optional Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the juices, honey, cinnamon sticks and nutmeg. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until flavors are blended. Discard cinnamon. Serve warm in mugs with additional cinnamon sticks if desired.

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened2-1/4 cups packed brown sugar3 large eggs1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled slightly2-1/4 cups cake flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking powder1 cup sour cream1 cup waterFROSTING:1/2 cup butter, cubed4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped3-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup whole milk2 teaspoons vanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of two greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 cup shortening2 cups packed brown sugar1 cup sugar4 large eggs, room temperature2 to 3 teaspoons almond extract4 cups all-purpose flour1 cup quick-cooking oats1 cup baking cocoa2 teaspoons baking soda2 teaspoons salt3 cups semisweet chocolate chips1 jar (16 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained and chopped1 cup sliced almonds, optional Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 4 tbsp. unsalted butter 4 lb. Granny Smith apples 1/4 c. water c. granulated sugar 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp. salt Grated zest from 1 lemon 1 tsp. vanilla extract c. Apple sauce 14 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 tbsp. granulated sugar 34 slice brioche bread (or white bread) 1 c. Granny Smith apples 1 tbsp. butter pinch sugar pinch cinnamon 2 c. caramel sauce (store bought) 1 qt. vanilla ice cream...

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon baking powder2 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 cup cold butter1 cup milkMelted butterCinnamon-sugar Preparation In a bowl, combine dry ingredients; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in milk just until moistened. Drop by 1/4 cupfuls onto a greased baking sheet. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar. Bake at 450° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm.

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter2 to 3 pancakes (about 6 inches), cut into 1-inch pieces1 tablespoon sugar1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In a skillet, melt butter. Add the pancakes, sugar and cinnamon. Cook over low heat until heated through, about 3 minutes.

Ingredients 1 prepared angel food cake (8 to 10 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch cubes1-1/2 cups cold 2% milk1 teaspoon coconut extract2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, divided1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed Preparation Place cake cubes in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. dish. In a large bowl, whisk the milk, extract and pudding mixes for 2 minutes (mixture will be thick)....

Ingredients 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce3 tablespoons honey1 tablespoon sesame oil1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder1 teaspoon minced garlic1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot1 beef flank steak (1-1/2 pounds)2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, warmed3 green onions, thinly sliced1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted, optional Preparation In a shallow dish, combine the first 7 ingredients; add steak and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Drain and discard marinade. Grill steak, covered, over medium heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch3 cups chopped tart apples2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries1 cup old-fashioned oats1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup chopped pecans1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup cold butter Preparation In a large bowl, combine sugar and cornstarch; stir in the apples and cranberries. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. In another bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, pecans and flour; cut in butter until mixture is crumbly....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken or turkey1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 cup shredded reduced-fat Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, divided 1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce, divided 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream1-1/2 cups salsa, divided 4 green onions, sliced1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro1 to 2 tablespoons finely chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon pepper8 whole wheat tortilla or flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed...

Ingredients 3/4 cup raspberry rum1/2 cup cranberry juice1/4 cup lime juiceIce cubes3/4 cup ginger ale or lemon-lime soda, chilledOptional: Fresh raspberries and cranberries Preparation Combine rum and juices. Fill three rocks or old-fashioned glasses with ice. Divide rum mixture evenly among glasses; top each with 2 ounces ginger ale. If desired, serve with fresh raspberries and cranberries.