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Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/4 cups sugar, divided3 teaspoons baking powder3-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided1-1/4 teaspoons salt2 eggs1 cup buttermilk1/3 cup vegetable oil2 teaspoons vanilla extract3 tablespoons butter, melted Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, 1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon and salt. In another large bowl, combine the eggs, buttermilk, oil and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour half of the batter into a greased 9x5-in....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened3 tablespoons milk2 tablespoons brown sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmegApple wedges Preparation In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, milk, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg; beat until smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with apple wedges.

Ingredients 4 cups water1 cup sugar2 cups red grape juice, chilled1/3 cup lemon juice, chilled1/3 cup orange juice, chilled Preparation In a saucepan, heat water and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Cool. Pour into a large pitcher or punch bowl; stir in the juices. Serve in chilled glasses.

Ingredients 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)1-1/4 cups water3 large eggs, room temperature1/3 cup canola oil3-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup orange juice1/4 cup lemon juiceToasted chopped almonds Preparation In a large bowl, combine cake mix, water, eggs and oil; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Fill well-greased miniature muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 10-12 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups butter, softened1 cup sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconutConfectioners’ sugar Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Gradually add flour and mix well. Stir in coconut. Shape into two 8-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm. Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups uncooked spiral pasta1 tablespoon butter1 cup salsa con queso dipSour cream Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Place in a bowl; stir in butter until melted. Stir in con queso dip. Serve with sour cream.

Ingredients 2 eggs1 tablespoon cider vinegar1/3 cup dry bread crumbs5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1/3 cup shredded peeled tart apple1/3 cup grated carrots1/3 cup each chopped celery, onion, green pepper and sweet red pepper3 garlic cloves, minced3 tablespoons dried parsley flakes1-1/4 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon pepper2 pounds ground beef Preparation In a large bowl, combine the eggs, vinegar, bread crumbs, bacon, apple, vegetables, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over the mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups butter, softened2 cups sugar2 large eggs, room temperature2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup baking cocoa1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt32 chocolate-covered thin mints Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. 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 the creamed mixture, beating until well combined....

Ingredients 2 c. Biscoff cookie crumbs (about 27-29 cookies) 1/2 c. sweetened condensed milk 1/4 c. evaporated milk 5 tbsp. unsalted butter 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract Preparation Step 1In food processor (or blender), process cookies until crumbs. It should almost be a powder consistency. Put in a large bowl and set aside.Step 2In a microwave safe bowl, pour in the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and unsalted butter. Heat for a minute and a half, or until butter has melted....

Ingredients 1-1/3 cups sugar, divided1/4 cup water2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon6 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples1 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/3 cup butter, melted1/4 cup whole milk1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1/2 cup chopped walnutsWhipped topping, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar, water, tapioca and cinnamon. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; stir in the apples until coated....

Ingredients 3 ounces cream cheese, softened3/4 cup sugar2 large eggs1/2 cup 2% milk1/4 cup butter, melted1 tablespoon lemon juice1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup diced peeled tart apples1/2 cup bran flakesTOPPING:1-1/2 teaspoons sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, sugar, eggs, milk, butter, lemon juice and vanilla; beat until smooth. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into cream cheese mixture just until moistened....

Ingredients 2 packages (8 ounces each) fat-free cream cheese, cubed1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained, divided3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese6 green onions, chopped1-1/2 teaspoons ground cuminDash cayenne pepperTOPPING:1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese2 tablespoons diced fresh tomato2 tablespoons chopped green onionTortilla chips Preparation In a food processor, cover and process cream cheese until smooth. Add half of the beans; cover and pulse until blended. Transfer to a bowl; stir in the cheese, onions, cumin, cayenne and remaining beans....

Ingredients 1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)2 bacon strips, diced1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 green onion, sliced1 garlic clove, minced1 cup uncooked bow tie pasta1 tablespoon butter4 teaspoons all-purpose flour1/2 cup half-and-half cream2 tablespoons chicken broth1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons shredded Asiago cheese, divided1-1/2 teaspoons cream cheese, softened1 plum tomato, seeded and diced Preparation Rub pepper and cayenne over chicken. Broil 4-6 in....

Ingredients 4 c. fresh corn kernels (from about 5 ears) 2 green onions, thinly sliced, whites/light greens and dark greens kept separate 2 tbsp. olive oil, plus more for grill 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice, plus wedges for serving 1 tsp. minced garlic 2 tsp. sauce from canned chipotles en adobo 1/4 tsp. smoked paprika 1/8 tsp. ground cumin Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 1/2 c. Sargento® Creamery Shredded 3 Cheese Mexican Natural Cheese (one 6-oz....

Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar3 tablespoons canola oil1 egg1 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup baking cocoa1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons fat-free milkFILLING:2 tablespoons butter, softened1-1/3 cups confectioners’ sugar1/8 teaspoon mint extract4 drops green food coloring, optional4 teaspoons fat-free milk Preparation In a large bowl, beat sugar and oil until crumbly. Add egg; beat for 1 minute. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Gradually beat into sugar mixture. Add milk and mix well....

Ingredients 1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix4 large eggs1 cup sour cream3/4 cup water1/4 cup canola oil4 ounces semisweet chocolate, meltedFROSTING:2 cups butter, softened4 cups confectioners’ sugar3/4 cup baking cocoa1/2 cup 2% milkGARNISHES:4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled Seedless strawberry jam, warmed, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Combine the first 7 ingredients; beat on low speed for 30 seconds....

Ingredients 1 cup creamy peanut butter3/4 cup butter, softened1-1/4 cups plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup milk chocolate chipsVanilla ice cream, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream peanut butter, butter and 1-1/4 cups sugar until blended. Beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture....

Ingredients 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1 tablespoon vanilla extractOptional coatings: Chocolate sprinkles, Dutch-processed cocoa, espresso powder and cacao nibs Preparation In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and milk; stir until smooth. Stir in vanilla. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours or until firm enough to roll. Shape into 1-in. balls. Roll in coatings as desired.

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups ground walnuts3 tablespoons baking cocoa2 to 3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar2 cups semisweet chocolate chips2 teaspoons shortening Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, walnuts and cocoa; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle....

Ingredients 1 c. crushed tortilla chips 1/2 c. butter 2 package cream cheese 1 pt. sour cream 2 eggs 8 oz. shredded Cheddar cheese 1/2 c. chopped green onion 1 to 2 garlic cloves tsp. ground black pepper 1 jar Pace® Chunky Salsa Preparation Step 1Combine the tortilla chips and the butter in a small bowl. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Place the springform pan in a shallow baking pan....