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Ingredients Dough for single-crust pie3 large eggs3/4 cup sugar1/2 cup butter, melted3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup chopped walnuts1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries1 cup semisweet chocolate chips2 tablespoons dark rum 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 450°. Line unpricked crust with a double thickness of foil....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups boiling water2 packages (3 ounces each) cranberry or raspberry gelatin1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained2 envelopes unflavored gelatin1-1/2 cups eggnog2 tablespoons lime juice Preparation In a large bowl, add boiling water to cranberry gelatin; stir 2 minutes to completely dissolve. Refrigerate 40-50 minutes or until slightly thickened. Place cranberry sauce in a small bowl; stir to break up. Fold into gelatin mixture....

Ingredients 8 oz. cream cheese 1/4 c. granulated sugar 2 c. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking soda 3/4 tsp. salt 2 stick unsalted butter 1 c. confectioners’ sugar 1 tsp. finely grated lime zest 2 large egg yolks 1 1/2 c. dried blueberries 4 oz. cream cheese 3/4 c. confectioners’ sugar 2 tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice tsp. salt Preparation Step 1In a small saucepan, combine the cream cheese and granulated sugar and bring to a simmer....

Ingredients 1/4 cup reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce2 bone-in pork loin chops (8 ounces each and 1/2 inch thick)1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1 cup frozen peas and carrots3/4 cup water1/2 small sweet red pepper, chopped1/3 cup uncooked long grain rice1 teaspoon dried minced onion1/8 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend Preparation Place teriyaki sauce in a large resealable plastic bag; add pork chops. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 1 hour....

Ingredients 1 tbsp. honey 1 tsp. honey 1 tbsp. sherry vinegar 1 tsp. sherry vinegar 6 c. finely shredded green cabbage 3 fresh red chiles, such as Fresno salt 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 tbsp. Dijon mustard 4 croissants 4 large hot dogs 2 tbsp. ketchup 1 tbsp. soy sauce 1/2 tsp. vegetable oil 1 large garlic clove Preparation Step 1In a large bowl, stir the honey with the sherry vinegar until the honey is dissolved....

Ingredients 1-1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast1-3/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)3-1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, divided2 teaspoons salt1 tablespoon cornmeal or additional flour Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Using a rubber spatula, stir in 3-1/2 cups flour and salt to form a soft, sticky dough. Do not knead. Cover and let rise at room temperature 1 hour. Stir down dough (dough will be sticky)....

Ingredients 4 quarts popped popcorn2 ounces unsweetened chocolate2 cups sugar1/2 cup light corn syrup1 cup water Preparation Place popcorn in a large heat-proof bowl; keep warm in a 200° oven. In a heavy saucepan, melt chocolate. Stir in sugar and corn syrup. Add water. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Continue to cook until a candy thermometer reads 250° (hard-ball stage). Pour over warm popcorn and stir until evenly coated....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups butter, softened1-1/2 cups sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup baking cocoa1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup plain yogurt1 cup grated zucchini1 cup grated carrots1 can (16 ounces) chocolate frosting Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla....

Ingredients 2 large eggs, room temperature1/2 cup packed brown sugar6 tablespoons butter, melted1/4 cup sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt4 medium Gala or Fuji apples, shredded (about 4 cups)3/4 cup chopped pecans Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Coat a 13x9-in. baking pan with cooking spray. In a large bowl, beat eggs, brown sugar, melted butter, sugar and vanilla until well blended....

Ingredients 6 celery ribs, chopped1 large onion, chopped1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped1/4 cup butter, cubed3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained1 tablespoon tomato paste3/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves, coarsely chopped3 teaspoons sugar2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream Preparation In a large saucepan, saute the celery, onion and red pepper in butter for 5-6 minutes or until tender. Add tomatoes and tomato paste. Bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar1 large egg2 teaspoons vanilla extract2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup 2% milkCHEESECAKE FILLING:2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour3 teaspoons vanilla extract2 large eggs, lightly beatenCINNAMON FILLING:1 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup butter, melted2 tablespoons ground cinnamon Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla....

Ingredients 2/3 cup sugar1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups milk3 tablespoons instant coffee granules, crushed3 egg yolks, lightly beaten2 tablespoons butter2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 chocolate crumb crust (9 inches)TOPPING:1 teaspoon instant coffee granules1 cup heavy whipping cream2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 Heath candy bar (1.4 ounces), crushed Preparation In the top of a double boiler, combine the sugar, flour and salt; gradually stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over boiling water until thickened, about 10 minutes....

Ingredients 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed2 tablespoons olive oil1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 cups cubed cooked turkey breast2 medium apples, cubed1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted4 green onions, thinly sliced1/2 cup raisins1/2 cup minced fresh parsleyDRESSING:1/4 cup olive oil2 tablespoons rice vinegar2 tablespoons orange juice2 tablespoons maple syrup1 tablespoon lemon juice2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place sweet potatoes in an ungreased 15x10x1-in....

Ingredients 6 egg whites1 teaspoon cornstarch1 teaspoon white vinegar1 teaspoon vanilla extractDash salt1-1/2 cups sugarTOPPING:2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar, divided1/2 cup water1 tablespoon cornstarch1 cup heavy whipping cream Preparation Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. Add the cornstarch, vinegar, vanilla and salt to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form....

Ingredients 8 chicken thighs kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp. butter 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 onion, chopped 1/2 c. dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc) 1 c. low-sodium chicken stock 2 lemons 1/4 c. heavy cream 1 c. wild rice 1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 475°. Preheat large cast-iron skillet on high heat. Rinse chicken and pat dry thoroughly; season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup shortening1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon water1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup finely chopped almondsAdditional confectioners’ sugar Preparation In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar and fluffy. Beat in water and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in almonds. Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets; flatten slightly with a fork....

Ingredients 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 4 medium russet potatoes Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Step 1Adjust oven racks to highest and middle positions. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Pierce each potato 8 times with a fork. Place directly on middle oven rack, and bake until tender when pierced with a fork, about 40 minutes. Let stand until cool enough to handle, about 5 minutes.Step 2Cut each potato in half lengthwise, and use a small spoon to scoop out insides, leaving about 1/4-inch shell all around....

Ingredients 2/3 cup panko bread crumbs1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 cup grated Romano cheese1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup all-purpose flour2 large eggs, lightly beaten6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)Olive oil-flavored cooking spray Preparation In a shallow bowl, mix the first 9 ingredients....

Ingredients 6 hard-boiled large eggs2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise1-1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar3/4 teaspoon prepared mustard1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/4 teaspoon saltDash pepper12 fresh dill sprigs Preparation Cut eggs in half lengthwise. Remove yolks; set aside egg whites and four yolks (discard remaining yolks or save for another use). In a large bowl, mash reserved yolks. Stir in the mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Stuff or pipe into egg whites. Garnish with dill....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups butter, softened1 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon saltGLAZE:1/2 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup half-and-half cream1 tablespoon light corn syrup2 teaspoons vanilla extract4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped2 cups confectioners’ sugarSprinkles and chopped nuts, optional Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, cinnamon and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture....