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Ingredients 2 pounds small red potatoes, quartered4-1/2 teaspoons butter4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups whole milk1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1 garlic clove, minced1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place potatoes in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 40 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened....

Ingredients 1 1/4 c. low-sodium chicken broth 1 box roasted garlic-and-olive oil couscous 2 tsp. vegetable oil 6 large skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 3/4 tsp. Freshly ground pepper 3 medium colorful bell peppers 1/2 medium sweet onion 2 clove garlic 1/4 c. fresh parsley 1/4 c. Fresh basil 1 green onion 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp. capers 1 1/2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice...

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter1 medium onion, chopped4 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon curry powder1 package (16 ounces) dried green split peas2 cups cubed fully cooked ham1 cup sliced fresh carrots4 cups reduced-sodium beef broth2 cups water1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and curry powder; cook 1 minute longer. Transfer to a 4- or 5-qt....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons water4 teaspoons cornstarch1 egg, beaten3/4 cup half-and-half cream3/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg4 medium Red Delicious apples, peeled, slicedPastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon milk1 tablespoon cinnamon-sugar Preparation In a small bowl, mix water and cornstarch until dissolved. Add egg, cream, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Place apples in a large bowl; pour cream mixture over and stir to coat. Line a 9-in....

Ingredients 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter4 flour tortillas (8 inches)1 cup miniature marshmallows1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chipsVanilla ice creamChocolate shavings, optional Preparation Spread 2 tablespoons of peanut butter on each tortilla. Sprinkle 1/4 cup marshmallows and 2 tablespoons chocolate chips on half of each tortilla. Roll up, beginning with the topping side. Wrap each tortilla in heavy-duty foil; seal tightly. Grill, covered, over low heat for 5-10 minutes or until heated through....

Ingredients 1 box Chocolate Devil’s Food Cake Mix 2 tbsp. buttermilk 7 oz. large eggs c. water c. oil 7 oz. chocolate ganache (recipe below) 1 pt. heavy cream 16 oz. semisweet chocolate 2 tbsp. light corn syrup 2 c. granulated sugar 1 c. egg whites 1 lb. butter Peppermint oil (or extract) green food coloring Chocolate sandwich cookies (optional) Chocolate syurp (optional) Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F....

Ingredients 1 cup chunky peanut butter1/4 cup canola oil3/4 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup sugar1 tablespoon vanilla extract2 large eggs1 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup baking cocoa1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Beat first four ingredients until blended. Add vanilla; beat in eggs one at a time. Whisk together flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into peanut butter mixture (dough will be sticky)....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup butter, cubed3/4 cup packed brown sugar2 large eggs1 teaspoon instant coffee granules2 tablespoons water3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powderTRUFFLE FILLING:1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/4 teaspoon instant coffee granules1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/3 cup strawberry jam or preserves1/4 cup sifted confectioners’ sugarGLAZE:1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 teaspoon shortening Preparation In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a large bowl, beat brown sugar and eggs....

Ingredients 19 whole chocolate graham crackers1 can (16 ounces) chocolate frosting1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frostingAssorted candies Preparation For roofs, break six graham crackers in half, forming 12 squares. Using a serrated knife, cut four squares diagonally in half, forming eight triangles. Cut a small hole in the corner of pastry or plastic bag; insert #4 round pastry tip. Fill the bag with chocolate frosting. Pipe frosting on the short edges of two triangles; attach two squares....

Ingredients 1 cup cold whole milk2-1/4 teaspoons unflavored gelatin1-3/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided3 cups heavy whipping cream, divided1/2 cup sugar1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup light corn syrupChocolate curls, optional Preparation Pour milk into a small bowl; sprinkle gelatin over the top. Let stand for 5 minutes or until softened. Place 3/4 cup chocolate chips in a large bowl; set aside. In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups cream and sugar to a boil; remove from the heat....

Ingredients 2 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 2 sticks salted butter, room temperature 3/4 c. sugar 3/4 c. brown sugar 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 2 Eggs, room temperature 1 bag semisweet chocolate chips (about 12 ounces) coarse sea salt (for topping cookies) Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350°F. As it heats, combine the flour, baking soda and salt in a large mixing bowl. Set aside....

Ingredients 8 cornish game hens (1 pound each) kosher salt cracked black pepper 1 1/2 oz. dried porcini mushrooms 6 tbsp. unsalted butter 1/4 c. finely chopped onion c. finely chopped celery 1 c. finely chopped fresh mushrooms (shiitake, morel, chanterelle, etc.) 3 c. cooked wild rice 1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley 1/4 c. chopped fresh sage 1 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp. cracked black pepper Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour2/3 cup baking cocoa1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup whole milkFILLING:1/2 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1 cup marshmallow creme1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 1 cup sour cream1/4 cup minced fresh chives2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon saltCHICKEN:1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons light brown sugar1 teaspoon ground mustard3/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper2 eggs, lightly beaten2-1/2 cups coarsely crushed barbecue potato chips1-1/2 pounds chicken tenderloinsCooking spray Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a small bowl, mix sour cream, chives, garlic and salt. Refrigerate until serving. In a shallow bowl, mix flour, brown sugar and seasonings....

Ingredients 2 large onions, thinly sliced2 tablespoons butter1 cup half-and-half cream1 cup canned pumpkin1 tablespoon prepared horseradish1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2-1/4 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices2 cups soft bread crumbs8 ounces Gruyere or Swiss cheese, shredded2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage Preparation In a large skillet, cook onions in butter over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until onions are golden brown, stirring frequently. In a large bowl, combine the cream, pumpkin, horseradish, nutmeg, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 4 (8-inch) flour tortillas 1 c. pizza sauce 3/4 c. shredded mozzarella cheese 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese 48 slices mini pepperoni 2 tbsp. Freshly Chopped Basil Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 425°F. Lightly oil a 12-cup muffin tin, or coat it with nonstick spray.Step 2Working one at a time, lay a tortilla on a flat surface. Using an empty 14 1⁄2-ounce can, cut out 3 rounds from the tortilla, pressing firmly and using a rocking motion to cut all the way through the tortilla....

Ingredients Dough for single-crust pie1-1/4 cups sugar1/4 cup cornstarch1/4 teaspoon salt3 cups whole milk3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped4 egg yolks, lightly beaten3 tablespoons butter1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extractOptional: Whipped cream and grated chocolate Preparation On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 425°. Line crust with a double thickness of foil....

Ingredients 1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar1/3 cup walnut halves, toasted1/2 cup all-purpose flour3 tablespoons baking cocoa1/8 teaspoon salt1/3 cup cold unsalted butter, cubedFILLING:8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped1/4 cup unsalted butter2/3 cup heavy whipping cream1-1/4 teaspoons instant espresso powder2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten1 large egg yolk, room temperature1/3 cup sugar1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extractAdditional baking cocoa Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place confectioners’ sugar and walnuts in a food processor; pulse until walnuts are finely chopped....

Ingredients 1/2 cup Dijon mustard1/2 cup water1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up4-1/2 cups herb-seasoned stuffing, crushed Preparation In a shallow bowl, combine mustard and water; dip the chicken pieces, then roll in stuffing. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with the remaining stuffing. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour or until juices run clear.

Ingredients 1-1/4 pounds potatoes (about 3 medium), cut into 1/2-inch cubes3 tablespoons butter3/4 cup finely chopped celery3/4 pound cooked corned beef, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2-1/2 cups)4 green onions, chopped1/4 teaspoon pepper Dash ground cloves2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro Preparation Place potatoes in a saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, just until tender, 6-8 minutes. Drain. In a large nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat....