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Ingredients 1 medium butternut squash (2 to 2-1/2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-in. cubes2 to 2-1/2 pounds large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-in. cubes2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon pepper1 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese1 cup chopped pecans, toasted3/4 cup dried cranberries1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley Preparation Preheat oven to 425º. In a large bowl, combine squash, sweet potatoes, olive oil, salt, thyme and pepper; transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups butter, softened, divided1 cup packed brown sugar2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt2 cups shredded carrots2 cups granola with fruit and nuts1 cup cornflakes2 tablespoons sugar1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 cup confectioners’ sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream 1 cup butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla....

Ingredients 3 cans (4 ounces each) whole green chiles, drained1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1/3 cup all-purpose flour1 cup half-and-half cream2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce Preparation Cut chiles open lengthwise. Rinse; removing seeds. Place chiles on paper towels to drain. Combine cheeses; set aside 1/2 cup for topping. In a large bowl, combine the flour, cream and eggs until smooth. In a greased deep 1-1/2-qt....

Ingredients 1/2 cup shortening1 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg1/2 cup maple syrup1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or maple flavoring1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup sweetened shredded coconut Preparation In a bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in the egg, syrup and vanilla until well mixed. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture. Stir in coconut. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in....

Ingredients 1 medium green pepper, julienned1 medium red onion, chopped1/2 cup sliced green onions1 tablespoon butter1-1/2 cups cooked rice1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies5 large eggs1/3 cup whole milk1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon hot pepper saucePicante sauce or salsa Preparation In a 10-in. ovenproof skillet, saute the green pepper and onions in butter. Remove from the heat; stir in the rice, cheese, tomato and chilies....

Ingredients 4 flounder or other lean white fish fillets (about 3 ounces each)1/4 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 cup olive oil2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives4 teaspoons lemon juiceOptional: Lemon wedges and additional herbs Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place fillets in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with garlic salt. Bake until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 15-20 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar1/3 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking soda1 cup milk chocolate chips1 cup sliced almonds Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 1 c. pecans 4 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 tbsp. canola oil 1/4 c. granulated sugar 2 tbsp. granulated sugar 1/4 c. light brown sugar 2 tbsp. light brown sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 1/2 c. whole wheat pastry flour 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1 c. semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line the bottom of a 9- by 13-inch baking pan with parchment paper....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups sugar1/3 cup maraschino cherry juice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup baking cocoa 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut3/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries, drained and patted dry1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chipsTOPPING:3/4 cup vanilla frosting48 maraschino cherries with stems, drained and patted dry1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips1 teaspoon shortening Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until blended....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) frozen broccoli cuts, thawed3-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon lemon juice1/4 teaspoon curry powder2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 25 crackers) Preparation In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer broccoli and chicken. In a bowl, combine the soup, mayonnaise, lemon juice and curry; pour over chicken. Sprinkle with cheese and cracker crumbs....

Ingredients 1 tbsp. dried tarragon 1 tbsp. paprika 1 tbsp. onion powder 1 tbsp. kosher salt 2 tsp. kosher salt 1 tbsp. ground black pepper 1 tsp. ground black pepper 2 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. dried oregano 1 tsp. dried thyme 1 tsp. cayenne pepper 1 whole Chicken 2 tbsp. fresh minced parsley 1 c. buttermilk 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour vegetable oil Preparation Step 1In a small bowl, mix together tarragon, paprika, onion powder, 2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, and cayenne pepper....

Ingredients 1 roasting chicken (5 to 6 pounds) 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened, divided 1 cup chicken broth3/4 cup orange juice1/2 cup white wine or additional chicken broth2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 fresh rosemary sprigs2 fresh thyme sprigs 2 fresh sage sprigs Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from chicken; rub 1/4 cup butter under skin. Secure skin to underside of breast with toothpicks....

Ingredients 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 60 wafers)1/3 cup butter, melted20 caramels15 miniature Snickers candy bars1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, divided2 cups salted peanuts, chopped3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chipsAdditional chopped salted peanuts, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine wafer crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack....

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1-1/2 cups warm 2% milk (110° to 115°), divided1 cup sugar, divided3 large eggs yolks, room temperature, lightly beaten1/2 cup butter, softened1 tablespoon ground cardamom1/2 teaspoon salt5 to 6 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons 2% milk Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm milk. Add 3/4 cup sugar, egg yolks, butter, cardamom, salt, 3 cups of flour and remaining warm milk; beat until smooth....

Ingredients 4 large eggs, room temperature1 cup sugar1 cup packed brown sugar1 cup canola oil1 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce3 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium)1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan. In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar, brown sugar, oil and cranberry sauce until well blended....

Ingredients 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon paprika1/8 teaspoon each pepper, dried oregano and basil6 fresh or frozen catfish fillets (3 to 5 ounces each)1/2 cup butter, meltedOptional: Tartar sauce and lemon wedges Preparation In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley and seasonings. Dip catfish in butter, then in crumb mixture. Arrange in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish....

Ingredients 3/4 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, chopped1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained1/3 cup chopped green onions1/4 cup sliced ripe olives, drained1/2 cup mayonnaise1/4 teaspoon ground cumin48 tortilla chip scoops Preparation In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, cheese, chiles, onions and olives. Combine the mayonnaise and cumin; add to shrimp mixture and toss to coat. Drop by tablespoonfuls into tortilla scoops. Place on ungreased baking sheets....

Ingredients 6 large potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced3 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup whole milk2 cups shredded cheddar cheeseMinced fresh parsley Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, cook potatoes in butter until crisp-tender and lightly browned. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour milk over all; cover and cook until milk is absorbed. Sprinkle with cheese; stir until melted. Garnish with parsley.

Ingredients 2/3 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca1/2 teaspoon almond extract1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon4 cups frozen pitted tart cherries, thawed2 cups frozen unsweetened blackberries, thawedTOPPING:1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups sugarDash salt2/3 cup cold butter1-1/2 cups finely chopped walnutsWhipped cream Preparation In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar, tapioca, extract and cinnamon. Gently stir in cherries and blackberries. Allow to stand for 10 minutes. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish....

Ingredients 1-1/3 cups shortening1-1/2 cups sugar2 eggs1 teaspoon almond extract3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut1 cup maraschino cherries, chopped Preparation In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and extract; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in the coconut and cherries (dough will be very stiff)....