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Ingredients 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup packed brown sugar3/4 cup sugar3/4 cup vegetable oil1 teaspoon salt1 large egg, lightly beaten1 cup buttermilk1 teaspoon baking sodaTOPPING:1 cup chopped pecans1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup sugar1 tablespoon all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg Preparation In a bowl, combine flour, sugars, oil and salt; mix well. Remove 1/2 cup and set aside. To remaining flour mixture, add egg, buttermilk and baking soda; mix well....

Ingredients 6 cups mashed cooked butternut squash or pumpkin2 cups apple cider or juice1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/8 teaspoon ground cloves Preparation Place all ingredients in a Dutch oven. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until mixture reaches a thick, spreadable consistency, 1 to 1-1/2 hours. Cool to room temperature. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 weeks....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping1/2 cup marshmallow cremeApple slices Preparation In a microwave-safe bowl, combine cream cheese and ice cream topping until blended. Add marshmallow creme; mix until blended. Microwave, uncovered, on 50% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave 30-60 seconds longer, stirring every 15 seconds or until warm. Transfer to a serving dish. Serve immediately with apple slices.

Ingredients 2 to 3 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 medium carrot, diced2 green onions, sliced2 tablespoons cubed fully cooked ham2 cups hot chicken broth1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1/8 teaspoon pepperDash hot pepper sauce Preparation In a large saucepan, melt the butter; stir in flour until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add carrot, onions and ham; cook and stir for 1 minute. Gradually add broth....

Ingredients 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple1 cup shredded carrots (2 medium carrots)1 cup finely chopped walnuts1 package spice cake mix (regular size)3/4 cup unsalted butter, meltedWhipped cream, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Mix pineapple, carrots and walnuts; spread into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cake mix; drizzle with butter. Bake until golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. If desired, serve with whipped cream.

Ingredients 1/2 cup finely chopped onion1/3 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro2 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons finely chopped jalapeno pepper1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon paprika3/4 teaspoon kosher salt1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper1-1/2 pounds ground chicken4 hamburger buns, split1/2 cup guacamoleOptional toppings: sliced red onion, lettuce leaves, salsa and sour cream Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Add chicken; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 3/4-in....

Ingredients 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)3/4 cup packed brown sugar3/4 cup butter, melted2 eggs2 cups chopped dates2 cups chopped walnuts Preparation In a large bowl, combine cake mix and brown sugar. Add butter and eggs; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Combine dates and walnuts; stir into batter (batter will be stiff). Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until edges are golden brown....

Ingredients 1/4 c. sake 1/4 c. soy sauce 1/4 c. raw sugar 1/4 c. mirin 2 tbsp. mirin 1 lb. coarsely ground chicken 2 tsp. kosher salt 1 medium shallot Finely grated zest of 1 yuzu or lemon 1 tbsp. vegetable oil Preparation Step 1In a saucepan, combine the sake, soy sauce, sugar, and 1/4 cup of the mirin; boil until reduced to 3/4 cup, 3 minutes. Let cool.Step 2Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F....

Ingredients 1 fresh pineapple3 tablespoons brown sugar1 tablespoon lime juice1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar1-1/2 teaspoons chili powderDash salt Preparation Peel pineapple, removing any eyes from fruit. Cut lengthwise into 6 wedges; remove core. In a small bowl, mix remaining ingredients until blended. Brush pineapple with half of the glaze; reserve remaining mixture for basting. Grill pineapple, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 2-4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned, basting occasionally with reserved glaze....

Ingredients 4 large eggs, separated1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup sugar, divided1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup baking cocoa1/4 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/8 teaspoon salt1/3 cup waterConfectioners’ sugar1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling, divided1-1/2 cups whipped toppingCHOCOLATE GLAZE:2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons baking cocoa2 tablespoons water1 cup confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Place egg whites in small bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Line a greased 15x10x1-in....

Ingredients 1 to 1-1/4 pounds white and/or milk chocolate candy coating, coarsely chopped1 package (8 ounces) miniature pretzelsNonpariels, colored jimmies and colored sugar, optional Preparation In a microwave, melt half of candy coating at a time; stir until smooth. Dip pretzels in candy coating; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until almost set. Garnish as desired; let stand until set.

Ingredients 2 cups shredded zucchini (do not pack)1/2 cup buttermilk1 tablespoon grated lemon zest3 tablespoons lemon juice1 cup butter, softened2-1/2 cups sugar2 large eggs, room temperature3-1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided 1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups fresh or frozen blueberriesGLAZE:2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/4 cup buttermilk1 tablespoon grated lemon zest2 teaspoons lemon juice1/8 teaspoon salt Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. In a small bowl, combine zucchini, buttermilk, lemon zest and lemon juice; toss to combine....

Ingredients 1 cup crushed cornflakes2 teaspoons seasoned pepper1/4 teaspoon salt4 large egg whites1/4 cup water6 orange roughy fillets (4 ounces each)1/4 cup all-purpose flour Preparation In a shallow dish, combine the cornflakes, seasoned pepper and salt. In another shallow dish, beat egg whites and water. In a third shallow bowl, add flour. Coat fish with flour; dip in egg white mixture, then roll in cornflake mixture. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon paprika1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch strips1 tablespoon canola oil1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed French onion soup, undiluted1/2 cup Burgundy wine or beef broth3 cups hot cooked egg noodles Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine flour and paprika. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. In a large skillet, brown beef in oil. Add soup and wine; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar1/2 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup chunky peanut butter2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt. In a large saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter and peanut butter; bring to a boil, stirring to blend. Remove from heat; cool slightly, about 10 minutes....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons fat-free milk2 tablespoons quick-cooking oats3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon pepper1 pound lean ground turkey4 cups baby kale salad blend1-1/2 cups cubed fresh pineapple (1/2 inch)1 medium mango, peeled and thinly sliced1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and thinly sliced1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into strips4 tomatillos, husks removed, thinly sliced1/4 cup reduced-fat chipotle mayonnaise Preparation In a large bowl, mix milk, oats and seasonings....

Ingredients 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 1 1/2 stick unsalted butter 1 1/4 c. granulated sugar 1/2 c. light brown sugar 1 large egg 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract Cornflake Crunch c. mini chocolate chips 1 c. candy corn Preparation Step 1In a small bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the paddle, beat the butter and sugars at medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 4 minutes....

Ingredients 4 large eggs, room temperature2 cups sugar1 cup canola oil2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon ground allspice1/2 teaspoon salt3 cups grated carrotsCHUNKY FROSTING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/4 cup butter, softened2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut1/2 cup chopped pecans1/2 cup chopped raisins Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and oil. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, allspice and salt; gradually add to egg mixture....

Ingredients 2 bone-in turkey breast (5 to 6 pounds each)3 cups uncooked tricolor spiral pasta2 celery ribs, diced6 green onions, chopped1/2 cup diced green pepper1-1/2 cups mayonnaise3/4 cup packed brown sugar1 tablespoon cider vinegar1-1/2 teaspoons salt1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice2 cups salted cashew halves Preparation Grill turkey, covered, over medium heat for 25-30 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Cool slightly. Cover and refrigerate until cool. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water....

Ingredients 1 medium head cauliflower1 container (16 ounces) refrigerated fresh salsa1 tablespoon garlic oil1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper1 cup flat-leaf parsley or cilantro leaves Preparation Cut cauliflower into florets. In a large saucepan, place steamer basket over 1 in. of water. Place cauliflower in basket. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer; steam, covered, until tender, 6-8 minutes. Remove cauliflower and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry....