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Ingredients 5 tablespoons butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1/2 cup 2% milk1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2-1/4 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground nutmegCOATING:1/3 cup butter, melted2/3 cup cinnamon sugar Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg. Beat in milk. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture just until moistened. Fill greased miniature muffin cups two-thirds full....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup sugar3 tablespoons baking cocoa1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/3 cup canola oil1 tablespoon white vinegar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup cold waterConfectioners’ sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Using a spoon, make 3 wells in the dry ingredients. Pour oil into the first, vinegar into another and vanilla into the third. Slowly pour water over all....

Ingredients 1 c. all-purpose flour 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1/2 c. sugar 3/4 c. almond flour (see Note) 1/4 c. Unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 tsp. salt 1 stick unsalted butter 3 c. all-purpose flour 1/4 c. Unsweetened cocoa powder 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 3/4 tsp. cinnamon 2 c. sugar 3 large eggs 1 1/2 c. canola oil c. crème fraîche or sour cream...

Ingredients 4 sheets phyllo dough (14 inches x 9 inches)1 cup cold fat-free milk1/2 teaspoon coconut extract1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut, finely chopped1/2 cup reduced-fat whipped topping6 fresh strawberries, divided Preparation Cut four 12-in. x 6-in. pieces of foil. Fold each in half widthwise. Shape each square into a loosely rolled cone, overlapping the edges about 1-1/2 in.; set aside. Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a work surface; spray with cooking spray....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons sugar1/2 cup sliced almonds1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens6 cups torn romaine1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained2 celery ribs, thinly sliced1 small red onion, chopped2 green onions, thinly slicedDRESSING:3 tablespoons canola oil2 tablespoons cider vinegar5 teaspoons sugar1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation In a small heavy skillet, cook and stir the sugar over medium-low heat until melted. Stir in almonds; cook for 1 minute or until lightly browned....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups chopped onions4 medium carrots, sliced3 celery ribs, sliced2 tablespoons canola oil3 cups vegetable broth4 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced4 medium tomatoes, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup water1 cup chopped cabbage1 cup frozen peasCARROT DUMPLINGS:2-1/4 cups reduced-fat biscuit/baking mix1 cup shredded carrots1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1 cup cold water10 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook the onions, carrots and celery in oil for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender....

Ingredients 2 lb. small pickling cucumbers 1/2 c. kosher salt 2 c. white distilled vinegar (5% acidity) 1 clove garlic 1 tbsp. onion 1/2 tbsp. peppercorns 2 whole cloves 2 bay leaves Preparation Step 1Prepare the cucumbers: In a large nonreactive bowl, toss cucumbers with 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons salt. Transfer to a cheesecloth-lined colander and let drain for 2 hours. Rinse cucumbers thoroughly with cold water and set aside....

Ingredients 1 1/2 c. cold water 1 large egg 1 large egg white 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour c. sugar 1 tsp. baking powder 3/4 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt unsalted butter Lemon-Sage Brown Butter pure maple syrup 1/2 c. stone ground cornmeal 1 1/4 c. buttermilk 1/2 c. rice flour Preparation Step 1In a medium saucepan, whisk the cornmeal into the cold water and bring to a boil, whisking....

Ingredients 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits1/2 cup butter, melted1 cup packed brown sugar1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries1/2 cup walnut halves1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)3 eggs1/4 cup vegetable oil Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Add water to juice to measure 1-1/4 cups; set aside. Pour butter into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with brown sugar, cranberries and walnuts. Top with pineapple....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon plus 1/2 cup butter, divided2 cups sugar3/4 cup sour cream1 package (10 to 12 ounces) vanilla or white chips1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups coarsely chopped walnuts1 cup dried cranberries, coarsely chopped Preparation Line an 8-in. square pan with foil and butter the foil with 1 teaspoon butter; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, bring the sugar, sour cream and remaining butter to a boil over medium heat....

Ingredients 1/4 cup chopped onion1 tablespoon butter3 cups cubed peeled butternut squash1 medium potato, peeled and cubed1-1/2 cups water1-1/2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules1/4 teaspoon saltDash pepper1/4 cup evaporated milk Preparation In a small saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add squash and potato; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add the water, bouillon, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender....

Ingredients 1/3 cup chopped onion3 tablespoons butter1-1/2 cups chicken broth1 cup chopped dried apricots1/4 teaspoon curry powder1 cup uncooked couscous Preparation In a small saucepan, saute onion in butter. Stir in the broth, apricots and curry powder. Bring to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5-10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.

Ingredients 1 lb. dark chocolate (60 to 70 percent cacao) 1 1/4 c. roasted whole almonds 3/4 c. salted roasted pumpkin seeds 3/4 c. sunflower seeds Preparation Step 1Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a sharp knife, finely chop the chocolate. In a bowl set over a saucepan of gently simmering water, heat the chopped chocolate, stirring occasionally, until it is about two-thirds melted; do not let the bowl touch the water....

Ingredients 4 1/2 tsp. unflavored powdered gelatin 1/2 c. confectioners’ sugar 1/4 c. cornstarch or potato starch 3/4 c. sugar 1/2 c. light corn syrup tsp. kosher salt 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 10 oz. bittersweet chocolate chips Preparation Step 1Lightly coat an 8 x 8 baking pan with cooking spray. Whisk together gelatin and 1/2 cup cold water in a small bowl and set aside 5 minutes. Meanwhile, make coating: Sift together confectioners’ sugar and cornstarch or potato starch in a bowl and stir to combine....

Ingredients 2/3 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar3 large eggs, separated, room temperature1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled1 teaspoon vanilla extract3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup 2% milk2/3 cup ground hazelnuts, toastedGLAZE:3 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons light corn syrup1 tablespoon water1 cup semisweet chocolate chipsToasted slivered almonds and fresh mint leaves Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg yolks, melted chocolate and vanilla....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar2 large eggs1/2 cup 2% milk1/2 cup molasses1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon ground cloves1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 medium apple, peeled and chopped1 cup raisins1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries1/2 cup chopped datesSAUCE:1/3 cup sugar3/4 teaspoon cornstarch1/2 cup boiling water1/2 teaspoon butter1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 2 large carrots, sliced2 tablespoons canola oil, divided1 pound beef top round steak or sirloin steak1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped celery1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drainedHot cooked egg noodles Preparation In a large skillet, saute carrots in 1 tablespoon oil until crisp-tender; remove and set aside. Cut meat into four pieces. Add meat and remaining oil to skillet; cook over medium-high heat until browned on both sides....

Ingredients 4 large egg whites1/2 teaspoon coconut extract1/4 teaspoon almond extract1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar1/8 teaspoon salt1 cup sugar1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon baking cocoa, divided Preparation Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Add the extracts, cream of tartar and salt; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form and sugar is dissolved....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 68 crackers)1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, melted1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream, softened1/2 cup 2% milk1 teaspoon coconut extract2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, divided1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed Preparation In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and butter. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. dish. In a large bowl, combine the ice cream, milk, extract, pudding mixes and 2/3 cup coconut until blended....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups sugar1 teaspoon baking soda1 cup butter, cubed3 tablespoons baking cocoa1 cup cola1/2 cup buttermilk2 large eggs, beaten1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup miniature marshmallowsICING:1/2 cup butter, cubed2 to 3 tablespoons baking cocoa6 tablespoons cola3-1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar1 cup coarsely chopped nuts Preparation In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar and baking soda; set aside. In a saucepan, bring butter, cocoa and cola to a boil; stir into dry ingredients....