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Ingredients 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1/4 cup baking cocoa1-1/4 cups cold butter, cubed1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup chopped walnuts1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut1/2 cup English toffee bits or almond brickle chips Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine flour, sugar and cocoa. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press firmly into a greased 13x9-in....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided3 eggs, lightly beaten3 beef top sirloin steaks (5 ounces each), cut into thin strips2-1/2 cups coleslaw mix1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces1/2 cup chopped onion4 cups cold cooked instant rice3 tablespoons butter, cubed3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon oil until hot. Add eggs; cook and stir over medium heat until completely set....

Ingredients 1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks1 medium pink grapefruit, peeled and sectioned1 medium red apple, cubed1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon cornstarch1/8 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon lime juice Preparation Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice. In a small bowl, combine the pineapple, grapefruit and apple. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Gradually stir in lime juice and reserved pineapple juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened....

Ingredients 2 cans (15-1/4 ounces each) whole kernel corn, drained1 to 2 jalapeno peppers, sliced and seeded1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1 cup milk1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened and cubed Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place half of corn in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Top with jalapeno slices and remaining corn. In a small saucepan, melt butter. Whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly....

Ingredients 3/4 c. mayonnaise 3 tbsp. chili sauce 1 1/2 tbsp. horseradish 1 lemon Few dashes Tabasco kosher salt Black pepper 1 lg. egg 1 tbsp. chives, finely chopped 1 tbsp. Cilantro, finely chopped 1 green onion, finely chopped 1 tsp. Dijon mustard 1 tsp. Old Bay seasoning Few dashes Worcestershire sauce 1 lb. crab meat, picked of shells 1/3 Ritz Crackers, Crushed 1/4 c. canola oil 10 Slider buns...

Ingredients 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries2/3 cup cranberry juice1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons honey1/2 teaspoon lemon juicePANCAKES:2 cups biscuit/baking mix2 tablespoons brown sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 large eggs, room temperature1-1/4 cups 2% milk1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/2 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberriesLemon zest strips, optional Preparation In a small saucepan, bring the cranberries, cranberry juice and brown sugar to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1 can (14 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce1 bottle (12 ounces) chili sauce3/4 cup packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 package (32 ounces) frozen fully cooked homestyle meatballs, thawed Preparation In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the first 6 ingredients; stir until sugar is dissolved. Add meatballs; cook until heated through, 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Editor’s Note: To prepare in a slow cooker, heat sauce ingredients as directed....

Ingredients 1/2 cup shortening1-1/3 cups sugar2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon baking powder1 cup mashed ripe bananas1/3 cup buttermilkFILLING:3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 cup milk1/3 cup butter, softened1/4 cup shortening1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups confectioners’ sugarAdditional confectioners’ sugar, optional Preparation In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon pepper2 small zucchini, sliced8 cherry tomatoes, halved1 small onion, chopped1 teaspoon olive oil, divided2 beef cube steaks (4 ounces each)2 teaspoons shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation In a small bowl, combine the basil, garlic powder and pepper. In a large skillet, saute the zucchini, tomatoes, onion and 1 teaspoon spice mixture in 1/2 teaspoon oil until zucchini is crisp-tender. Remove and keep warm....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg6 cups sliced peeled fresh peaches1/4 cup grenadine syrup1 tablespoon lemon juice2 tablespoons butter1 unbaked deep-dish pastry shell (9 inches) Preparation In a large bowl, combine sugar, flour and nutmeg. Add peaches; toss well to coat. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in grenadine and lemon juice. Pour into crust; dot with butter. Bake at 375° for 50 minutes or until crust is golden brown....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons shortening1/3 cup boiling water1 cup cherry pie fillingOil for deep-fat frying1/4 cup maple syrup1/4 cup whipped topping Preparation In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in water just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8-10 times. Divide dough into four portions; roll each into an 8-in....

Ingredients 2 cans (20 ounces each) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained4 medium firm bananas, sliced1 loaf-shaped angel food cake (10-1/2 ounces), cut into 1-inch cubes3 cups cold fat-free milk2 packages (1 ounce each) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted Preparation Place the pineapple in a large bowl; gently fold in bananas. Place cake cubes in a 13x9-in. dish. Spoon fruit over cake....

Ingredients 2-3/4 cups nonfat dry milk powder2 cups powdered nondairy creamer1 cup confectioners’ sugar3/4 cup baking cocoa1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix1 cup miniature marshmallows, optional1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips, optionalEACH SERVING:3/4 cup hot 2% milk Preparation In a large airtight container, mix the first 5 ingredients. If desired, stir in marshmallows and chocolate chips. Store in a cool, dry place up to 6 months. To prepare hot cocoa: Place 1/3 cup mix in a mug....

Ingredients 1 package (10 ounces) frozen puff pastry shells, thawed1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1 to 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup mascarpone cheese1/2 cup Nutella1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 tablespoons miniature semisweet chocolate chipsAdditional miniature semisweet chocolate chips, melted, optional2 tablespoons chopped hazelnuts, toasted Preparation Bake pastry shells according to package directions. Cool completely. In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners’ sugar and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form....

Ingredients 2-3/4 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar, divided1 package (1/4 ounce) active yeast1 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon baking soda1/2 cup fat-free plain yogurt1/2 cup fat-free milk1/4 cup water3 tablespoons butter, divided3/4 cup chopped pecan, toasted1/4 cup packed brown sugar1 tablespoon ground cinnamon1 large egg white, lightly beatenICING:1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar2 teaspoons fat-free milk1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a bowl, combine 1 cup flour, 1/4 cup sugar, yeast, salt and baking soda....

Ingredients 6 tablespoons water3 tablespoons sugar1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1 tablespoon sliced almonds, toasted1 tablespoon sweetened shredded coconut, toasted Preparation In a large saucepan, combine water and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool for 10 minutes. Stir in coconut and vanilla. Cool to room temperature. In a small bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form; fold into coconut mixture....

Ingredients 3 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 tbsp. tomato paste 1 lb. ground beef or lamb 2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves 1 c. dark (porter) beer 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour 3/4 c. frozen peas 1 large russet potato 1 large yellow onion 2 large carrots Coarse salt ground pepper Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high. Add onion and carrots and cook, stirring often, until onion is soft, 5 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups water2 cups cider vinegar2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon pepper6 medium onions, thinly sliced, divided12 whole peppercorns, divided4 bay leaves, divided1 boneless beef or venison rump or chuck roast (3-1/2 to 4 pounds)2 tablespoons canola oil4 whole cloves, divided10 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks5 to 7 tablespoons cornstarch1/3 cup cold water Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Pour half of the marinade into a large resealable plastic bag....

Ingredients 1 cup chopped pistachios1/2 cup dried cranberries1 teaspoon ground cinnamon24 frozen bread dough dinner rolls, thawed1/2 cup butter, cubed1 cup packed brown sugar1 package (4.6 ounces) cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix2 tablespoons 2% milk1/2 teaspoon orange extract Preparation Sprinkle pistachios, cranberries and cinnamon in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Arrange rolls in a single layer on top. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Remove from the heat; stir in the brown sugar, pudding mix, milk and extract until smooth....

Ingredients 4 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 tbsp. vegetable oil 2 lb. small parsnips 2 large shallots 1 c. turkey stock or canned low-sodium broth 1 tsp. chopped thyme Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 1/4 lb. baby spinach 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour 2 c. half-and-half or whole milk 1/2 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg Preparation Step 1In a large, deep skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in the oil. Add the parsnips and cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 6 minutes....