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Ingredients 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar3/4 cup heavy whipping cream6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed1/8 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractCRUST:1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened1/3 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract2/3 cup all-purpose flour2/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted1/2 gallon butter pecan ice cream, softened if necessaryTOPPING:1/2 cup chopped pecans or pecan halves, toasted Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, combine brown sugar, cream, butter and salt. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 1 minute....

Ingredients 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 pounds)1/4 cup hot water1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons caramel ice cream topping1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground cloves3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cold milk1 package (5.1 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix1 pastry shell (9 inches), bakedWhipped cream and sweetened shredded coconut Preparation Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in a microwave-safe dish; add hot water....

Ingredients 1-1/3 cups instant chocolate drink mix1-1/3 cups chocolate malted milk powder1/3 cup baking cocoa1 cup confectioners’ sugar6 tablespoons powdered nondairy creamer3 cups nonfat dry milk powder1-1/2 cups miniature semisweet chocolate chips1 cup crushed candy canes (about 40 mini candy canes)EACH SERVING:3/4 cup hot water Preparation In a large bowl, mix chocolate drink mix, malted milk powder and baking cocoa. In another bowl, mix confectioners’ sugar and creamer. In each of four 1-pint canning jars, layer 3/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder, 3/4 cup chocolate mixture, 3 tablespoons chocolate chips, 1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar mixture, 3 tablespoons chocolate chips and 1/4 cup candy canes, pouring ingredients through a large funnel or a waxed-paper cone....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1-3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups buttermilkTOPPING:2/3 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup cold butter3/4 cup finely chopped pecans1/2 cup old-fashioned oats6 cups thinly sliced peeled Gala or other sweet apples (about 6 medium)18 caramels, unwrapped1 tablespoon buttermilkOptional toppings: Vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, additional chopped pecans and ground cinnamon...

Ingredients 4-1/2 cups water1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained2 cups shredded carrots1 cup steel-cut oats1 cup raisins2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spiceBrown sugar, optional Preparation In a 4-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray, combine the first 7 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until oats are tender and liquid is absorbed. Sprinkle with brown sugar if desired.Pressure-cooker method: In a 6-quart electric pressure cooker coated with cooking spray, combine the first 7 ingredients....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1 egg, lightly beaten1/3 cup packed brown sugar1 cup milk1 cup grated carrots1 teaspoon vanilla extractCREAM CHEESE SPREAD:2 tablespoons milk1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract4 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup confectioners’ sugarDash ground cinnamon Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the egg, brown sugar, milk, carrots and vanilla....

Ingredients 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons cake flour3/4 cup plus 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar, divided1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup cold butter, cubed2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon almond extract1/2 cup dried cherries, chopped1/4 cup finely chopped almonds, toasted Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place cake flour, 3/4 cup confectioner’s sugar and salt in a food processor; pulse until blended. Add butter and extracts; pulse until butter is the size of peas. Add cherries and almonds; pulse until combined (dough will be crumbly)....

Ingredients 9 slices day-old bread, cubed3 cups chicken broth4 cups cubed cooked chicken1/2 cup uncooked instant rice1/2 cup diced pimientos2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon salt, optional4 large eggs, beaten Preparation In a large bowl, toss bread cubes and broth. Add chicken, rice, pimientos, parsley and, if desired, salt; mix well. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Pour eggs over all. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 1 hour or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust1/2 cup Alfredo sauce1/4 teaspoon garlic salt1 cup shredded Swiss cheese1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham10 breaded chicken nuggets, thawed, cut into 1/2-inch pieces1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Unroll and press dough onto bottom of a greased 15x10x1-in. pan, pinching edges to form a rim if desired. Bake until edges are light brown, 8-10 minutes. Spread crust with Alfredo sauce; sprinkle with garlic salt....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon chili powder1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin1/2 teaspoon ground oregano1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon garlic powderDash cayenne pepper1 tablespoon canola oil1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch cubes1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into strips1 medium onion, halved and sliced1/2 cup water1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, halved lengthwise1/3 cup mayonnaise6 slices pepper jack cheese Preparation In a small bowl, mix the first six ingredients. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram1/2 teaspoon pepper8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each), cut in half1/4 cup olive oilSAUCE:1/2 cup butter, cubed1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1 shallot, chopped4 thin slices prosciutto, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth3/4 cup Marsala wine2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley or 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper2 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 cup heavy whipping cream2/3 cup grated Parmesan and Romano cheese blend...

Ingredients 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs salt and pepper 1 tbsp. Bertolli® Classico™ Olive Oil 1 medium onion 1 jar marinated artichoke hearts 2 tbsp. chopped kalamata or oil-cured olives 1 jar Bertolli® Arrabbiata Sauce c. dry red wine or beef broth 2 tbsp. chopped fresh basil leaves Preparation Step 1Season chicken, if desired, with salt and black pepper. Heat olive oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and brown chicken....

Ingredients 6 bacon strips, chopped1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper10 shallots, thinly sliced1 cup water1 whole garlic bulb, cloves separated and peeled1/2 cup balsamic vinegar Preparation In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper; brown in drippings. Remove and keep warm. Add shallots; cook and stir until tender....

Ingredients 3 tbsp. unsalted butter or nondairy margarine 6 oz. bittersweet chocolate 6 large eggs 1 c. granulated sugar (for cake) 3 tbsp. instant espresso powder (for cake) 1/4 tsp. coarse salt (for cake) 1 tbsp. vanilla extract (for cake) 3 oz. bittersweet chocolate 1 1/2 tbsp. unsalted butter or nondairy margarine (for glaze) 2 tsp. vanilla extract (for glaze) c. heavy cream or plain soy milk c. granulated sugar (for glaze)...

Ingredients 2 large egg whites1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon almond extract1/8 teaspoon cider vinegar1/2 cup sugarOrange food coloring, optional1-1/2 teaspoons miniature semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Add extracts and vinegar; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved, about 6 minutes....

Ingredients 1 boneless beef chuck roast (1 to 1-1/2 pounds)1 envelope onion soup mix2 teaspoons browning sauce, optional1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper6 cups water2 cups cubed peeled potatoes (1/2-inch pieces)6 to 8 medium carrots, cut into chunks1 medium onion, chopped1 cup frozen peas, thawed1 cup frozen corn, thawed, optional5 tablespoons cornstarch6 tablespoons cold water Preparation Place roast in a 5-qt. slow cooker; sprinkle with soup mix, browning sauce if desired, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 pound fully cooked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 3/4-inch pieces6 medium red potatoes, cut into 3/4-inch chunks1 small head cabbage, cubed1 medium onion, cut into 8 wedges1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon brown sugar, optional1 teaspoon salt, optional1/8 teaspoon pepper1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, undrained Preparation In a skillet, cook sausage until lightly browned. Add potatoes, cabbage and onion. Sprinkle with the oregano, brown sugar and salt if desired and pepper....

Ingredients 2 cups sushi rice, rinsed and drained2 cups water1/4 cup rice vinegar2 tablespoons sugar1/2 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted2 tablespoons black sesame seedsBamboo sushi mat8 nori sheets1 small cucumber, seeded and julienned3 ounces imitation crabmeat sticks, julienned1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and juliennedOptional: Reduced-sodium soy sauce, prepared wasabi and pickled ginger slices Preparation In a large saucepan, combine rice and water; let stand for 30 minutes. Bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature3 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1-1/4 cups)1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided Dried banana chips, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly. Beat in egg, bananas and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into banana mixture....

Ingredients 5 cups cookie-flavored crisp cereal5 cups Honey-Nut Cheerios5 cups miniature pretzels2 cups dried banana chips2 cups salted mixed nuts Preparation In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container.