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Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/8 teaspoon salt24 maraschino cherriesGLAZE:1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon butter, melted2 tablespoons maraschino cherry juiceAdditional confectioners’ sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add milk and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Divide dough into 24 portions; shape each portion around a cherry, forming a ball....

Ingredients 3 cups graham cracker crumbs1-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows1 cup unsweetened finely shredded coconut1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1 teaspoon maple flavoringFROSTING:1 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup 2% milk1 cup confectioners’ sugar Preparation In a large bowl, mix cracker crumbs, marshmallows, coconut and cherries; stir in condensed milk and flavoring. Press into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. For frosting, in a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter and milk....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, softened1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided1 large egg1 tablespoon agave nectar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-3/4 cups white whole wheat flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and 1 cup sugar until blended. Beat in the egg, agave nectar and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and cream of tartar; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 1 cup chopped celery1/4 cup chopped onion2 tablespoons butter2-1/4 cups water, divided1-1/2 cups diced cooked chicken1 cup frozen mixed vegetables3/4 cup uncooked thin egg noodles1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules1/4 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons cornstarchDough for single-crust pie Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a medium saucepan, saute celery and onion in butter until tender. Add 2 cups water, chicken, vegetables, noodles, bouillon and pepper. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 5 minutes or just until noodles are tender, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 1 pound medium zucchini, thinly sliced4 teaspoons olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, saute zucchini in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in soy sauce; sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened3/4 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg1 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cup applesauce1 cup rolled oats1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg. Combine dry ingredients; add alternately with applesauce to the creamed mixture. Stir in oats and chips. Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-3/4 cups whole wheat flour1-3/4 cups packed brown sugar1/2 cup baking cocoa1-1/4 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda2 large egg whites1 large egg2 cups unsweetened applesauce1-3/4 cups fat-free milk2 tablespoons canola oil2-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1-1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Whisk together first seven ingredients. In another bowl, whisk together egg whites, egg, applesauce, milk, oil and vanilla; add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 tablespoon milk1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper2 tablespoons shredded carrotSnack bread, toasted English muffins or miniature bagelsYoung borage leaves (2 to 3 inches)Borage flowers, sepals removed, optional Preparation In a bowl, beat cream cheese, milk and garlic salt until smooth. Stir in the red pepper and carrot. Spread over bread. Garnish with borage leaves and flowers if desired.

Ingredients 1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)1-1/4 cups water1/3 cup canola oil3 eggs1 tablespoon mayonnaise1-1/3 cups vanilla frostingBlue, green or purple paste food coloring Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 2-qt. ovenproof bowl. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, water, oil, eggs and mayonnaise; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Transfer to prepared bowl. Bake 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean....

Ingredients 3 orange slices, halvedFresh or frozen cranberries2-1/2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice1-1/2 cups ginger ale2 bottles (750 ml each) brut champagne, chilled1 bottle (375 ml) sweet white wine, chilled1 can (12 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed Preparation Line bottom of a 6-cup ring mold with orange slices and cranberries. Combine pineapple juice and ginger ale; pour over fruit. Freeze until solid. Just before serving, unmold ice ring into a punch bowl....

Ingredients 2 cups sugar3/4 cup butter, cubed1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk1 package (3.4 ounces) instant butterscotch pudding mix3-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats3/4 cup butterscotch chips1/2 cup chopped pecans Preparation In a large saucepan, combine sugar, butter and milk. Bring to a boil; boil 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in pudding mix and oats until blended. Stir in chips and pecans. Drop by tablespoonfuls 1 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 cup confectioners’ sugar, divided1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup chopped almonds Preparation In a small bowl, cream butter and 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Gradually add flour and mix well. Stir in almonds. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-13 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown and cookies are set....

Ingredients 2 cups butter, softened2-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar, divided1 teaspoon ground cardamom1/8 teaspoon salt1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1 cup finely chopped walnuts Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter, 1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar, cardamom and salt until light and fluffy. Beat in extract. Gradually beat in flour. Stir in walnuts. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until edges are golden, 15-17 minutes....

Ingredients 1 pound chicken tenderloins2 teaspoons Caribbean jerk seasoning3 teaspoons olive oil, divided2-1/2 cups cut fresh asparagus (2-inch pieces)1 cup pineapple tidbits, drained4 green onions, chopped2 teaspoons cornstarch1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard2 cups hot cooked rice Preparation Rub chicken with jerk seasoning. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken in 1 teaspoon oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until juices run clear....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) manicotti shells1 container (15 ounces) ricotta cheese2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided1 cup canned pumpkin1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 large egg yolks1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 jar (24 ounces) garlic pasta sauce, divided Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cook manicotti shells according to package directions for al dente. Drain. In a large bowl, mix ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, pumpkin, Parmesan cheese, egg yolks and nutmeg....

Ingredients 2 pounds bulk Italian sausage2 cups water2 cups chicken broth1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/4 cups quick-cooking grits1 pound sharp cheddar cheese, shredded1 cup 2% milk1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder1 teaspoon rubbed sage6 large eggs, beatenPaprika, optional Preparation In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. In a large saucepan, bring the water, broth and salt to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 5-7 minutes or until thickened....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds ground round3/4 cup soft bread crumbs1/4 cup egg substitute1 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperFILLING:1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/8 teaspoon garlic powderTOPPING:3 tablespoons ketchup1/4 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese Preparation In a large bowl, lightly combine meat loaf ingredients. On a waxed paper, pat into a 14x10-in. rectangle. In a small bowl, combine filling ingredients....

Ingredients 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips2 small red potatoes, thinly sliced3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/2 small sweet red pepper, julienned1/2 small green pepper, julienned2 tablespoons barbecue sauce1 green onion, chopped1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Divide chicken strips between two pieces of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in. square). In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; spoon over chicken. Fold foil around mixture and seal tightly....

Ingredients 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sugar1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract2 eggs, lightly beaten1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)1 can (21 ounces) blueberry pie filling, divided Preparation In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs, beating just until combined. Pour into crust. Drop 1/2 cup of pie filling by heaping teaspoonfuls onto the cream cheese mixture; cut through with a knife to swirl the pie filling....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, cubed1 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup orange juice1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 large egg, room temperature1/2 cup 2% milk1/2 cup butter, melted1/2 teaspoon almond extractOptional toppings: Vanilla ice cream, whipped cream and toasted almonds Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a 10-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, melt cubed butter over medium-low heat; stir in brown sugar until dissolved....