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Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/4 cup shortening1 cup packed brown sugar1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1 cup old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 cup chopped pecans, optionalFILLING:4-1/2 cups coarsely chopped peeled tart apples3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 package (11 ounces) caramels3 tablespoons butter Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add flour, oats, salt and baking soda; mix well. If desired, stir in pecans....

Ingredients 1 cup self-rising flour1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/2 cup 2% milk2 tablespoons mayonnaise Preparation In a small bowl, combine flour and cheese. Stir in milk and mayonnaise just until moistened. Fill five greased muffin cups two-thirds full. Fill empty muffin cups halfway with water. Bake at 425° for 17-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm.

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter, softened4 slices French bread (1 inch thick)1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheeseChopped green onions or parsley, optional Preparation Spread butter over bread. Sprinkle with garlic powder and cheese. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 5-7 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with onions or parsley if desired. Serve warm.

Ingredients 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, torn1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained, optional1 small red onion, chopped1/2 cup sliced radishes1 small cucumber, chopped1 small tomato, chopped1 cup julienned fully cooked ham1 cup julienned Swiss or cheddar cheeseDRESSING:1 cup Miracle Whip1/2 cup each ketchup, sweet pickle relish and chopped onionDash garlic salt Preparation In a large salad bowl, combine lettuce, beans if desired, onion, radishes, cucumber and tomato....

Ingredients 3 cups chicken broth1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes1 tablespoon olive oil1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms1 medium onion, chopped2 tablespoons butter1 garlic clove, minced1 cup uncooked arborio rice1 cup meatless spaghetti sauce1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation In a small saucepan, heat broth and keep warm. In a large skillet, saute chicken in oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in butter until crisp-tender....

Ingredients 3 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces2 large carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices2 celery ribs, chopped1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes4 green onions, chopped3 pounds bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed1/2 teaspoon dried sage leaves1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper4 cups chicken broth1 cup water3 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 cup cold water1 package (16 ounces) potato gnocchiOptional: Hot pepper sauce and thinly sliced green onions Preparation Place the parsnips, carrots, celery, sweet potato and onions in a 5-qt....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil1 medium onion, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth1 pound tomatillos, husked and chopped (about 2 cups)2 medium tomatoes, chopped1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves2 tablespoons taco seasoning1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained1 can (15 ounces) Southwest or seasoned recipe black beans, undrained3 cups fresh or frozen corn, thawedOptional toppings: Shredded cheddar cheese, minced fresh cilantro, sour cream, cubed avocado, jalapeno and fresno peppers, fried tortilla strips, and lime wedges...

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups water3 cups frozen chopped broccoli3/4 cup chopped onion1 garlic clove, minced3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch chunks1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 can (46 ounces) tomato juice1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1 tablespoon ketchup1 teaspoon brown sugarCrumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese, optional Preparation In a Dutch oven, combine the water, broccoli, onion and garlic....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar1 cup light corn syrup1-1/2 cups creamy peanut butter6 cups Special K2 cups semisweet chocolate chips1 cup butterscotch chips Preparation In a Dutch oven, bring the sugar and corn syrup to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat. Stir in peanut butter until combined. Add cereal; toss to coat. Using a metal spatula, press mixture into an ungreased 13-in....

Ingredients 1 medium bunch broccoli (1-1/2 pounds), cut into spears1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth1/2 cup chopped onion3 teaspoons minced garlic1 tablespoon butter1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon pepper2 teaspoons shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation In a large saucepan, bring broccoli and broth to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender....

Ingredients 12 ounces uncooked linguine1 pound broccoli rabe3 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons olive oil1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 cup chicken broth, divided1/4 cup minced fresh parsley1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, trim 1/2 in. from broccoli rabe stems; discard any coarse or damaged leaves. Rinse broccoli rabe in cold water and cut into 2-in. pieces; set aside. In a large skillet, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute....

Ingredients 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar2 tablespoons sugar4 teaspoons cornstarch3/4 cup heavy whipping cream1 tablespoon butter1/2 cup chopped pecans, toastedVanilla ice cream or flavor of your choice Preparation In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugars and cornstarch. Gradually stir in cream until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; cook and stir until slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in butter until melted....

Ingredients 1/4 cup shortening2 cups unsifted self-rising flour1 cup buttermilk1 pound raw bulk pork sausage, room temperature Preparation With a pastry blender, cut shortening into flour. Add buttermilk; mix. On a lightly floured surface, knead for a few seconds, adding additional flour if necessary. Roll out on a lightly floured surface into a 12x9-in. rectangle. Spread sausage over dough. Roll up, jelly roll-style, starting from the short side Chill. Cut into 1/2-in....

Ingredients 3 packages (3.3 ounces each) butter-flavored microwave popcorn1 package (18-1/2 ounces) candy corn1 jar (16 ounces) dry roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped1 package (10 ounces) miniature marshmallows1/2 cup butter, cubed2 tablespoons canola oil1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Cook popcorn according to package directions; place in a large bowl. Add candy corn and peanuts; mix well. In a large saucepan, combine marshmallows, butter and oil. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted....

Ingredients 2/3 cup shortening1 cup packed brown sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1/2 cup buttermilk1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground cloves2 cups quick-cooking oats1 cup shredded carrots1/2 cup chopped pecans Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in the eggs, buttermilk and vanilla....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, cubed1 large onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1/3 cup all-purpose flour2 teaspoons smoked paprika5 cups chicken broth3 medium ripe pears, peeled and chopped3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepperFresh pear slices, optional Preparation In a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute onion and garlic until tender, 7-9 minutes. Stir in flour and paprika until blended; cook and stir 2 minutes. Gradually stir in broth....

Ingredients 4-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats1 cup all-purpose flour2/3 cup butter, softened1/2 cup honey1/3 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 cup butterscotch chips Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Stir in chips. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 325° for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes; cut into bars....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, melted2 cups packed brown sugar2/3 cup all-purpose flour4 large eggs, room temperature2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt2 cups chopped pecansConfectioners’ sugar, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Pour butter into a 13x9-in. baking pan. In a large bowl, combine the next 6 ingredients; mix well. Stir in pecans. Spread over butter. Bake 30-35 minutes. Remove from oven. If desired, immediately dust with confectioners’ sugar....

Ingredients 1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced1 teaspoon olive oil4 large fresh button mushrooms, thinly sliced2 tablespoons tomato paste2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano1 cup chicken broth or stock2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 ounces each)1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced Preparation Prepare grill for medium heat or preheat oven to 450°. In a large skillet, cook onion in oil over medium-high heat until crisp-tender, 4-5 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups shredded cooked chicken1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk1/2 cup chopped celery1/3 cup finely chopped onion1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles1 envelope taco seasoningTortilla chips Preparation In a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine the first 8 ingredients. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 4-5 minutes; stir. Microwave, uncovered, 3-4 minutes longer or until heated through. Serve with tortilla chips....