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Ingredients 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening1 cup chopped walnuts, divided1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconutFILLING:2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened2/3 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cans (21 ounces each) cherry pie filling Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with foil, letting ends extend up sides; grease foil. Combine flour and brown sugar; cut in shortening until fine crumbs form....

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)3/4 cup shortening, divided1/3 cup sugar3 large eggs, room temperature, divided use1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon each ground mace, lemon extract and vanilla extract4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie fillingGLAZE:1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk1/3 cup chopped almonds Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water....

Ingredients 1/3 cup canola oil1/3 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons sugar3 tablespoons water1 egg white3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup whole wheat flour2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt2 cups old-fashioned oats1/2 cup raisins Preparation In a large bowl, combine the oil, sugars, water, egg white and vanilla. Combine the flours, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; gradually add to sugar mixture and mix well. Stir in oats and raisins....

Ingredients 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)1/4 cup lime juice plus 1/2 teaspoon lime juice, divided 4 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided 4 teaspoons canola oil, divided 1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional1 medium onion, julienned1/2 small sweet red or green pepper, julienned4 fat-free tortillas (6 inches), warmedOptional toppings: salsa, sour cream and chopped cilantro...

Ingredients 2-1/2 to 3 pounds bone-in chicken thighs or drumsticks5 cups water1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon dried thyme3/4 pound new potatoes, quartered3 carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces2 celery ribs, sliced1 medium onion, cut into eighths1 package (10 ounces) frozen peasDUMPLINGS:1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons butter or margarine3/4 cup milk1/4 cup minced fresh parsley Preparation Place chicken and water in a 5-qt. Dutch oven....

Ingredients 1/4 cup finely chopped celery1/4 cup finely chopped onion1/4 cup finely chopped carrot1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix1 large egg, lightly beaten1 pound ground chicken2 cups crushed potato chips2 tablespoons canola oil1 container (8 ounces) spreadable cream cheese3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese2 tablespoons 2% milk2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup Buffalo wing sauce Preparation Combine the first 5 ingredients. Crumble chicken over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in potato chips....

Ingredients 1/3 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1/4 cup chopped onion1 can (15 ounces) chili with beans1/2 cup water3/4 cup cornbread/muffin mix3 tablespoons 2% milk2 tablespoons beaten egg1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/4 cup frozen corn, thawed Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in chili and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup cold butter, cubedFILLING:1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/2 teaspoon salt1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon almond extractWhipped cream and maraschino cherries, optional Preparation In a bowl, mix flour, sugar and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press firmly onto the bottom and sides of a 9-in. pie plate....

Ingredients 1 tube (16-1/2 ounces) refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough1/3 cup sugar1/4 cup cornstarch1/8 teaspoon salt2-1/3 cups 2% milk5 large egg yolks, lightly beaten2 tablespoons butter2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided3 medium firm bananas1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar Preparation Cut cookie dough in half widthwise. Let 1 portion stand at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften (return the other half to the refrigerator for another use). Press dough onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, softened1/3 cup sugar1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour4 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup milk1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberriesSTREUSEL:1/2 cup sugar1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 cup cold butter Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Fold in blueberries....

Ingredients 5 scallions 6 tbsp. chopped reconstituted sun-dried tomato halves (about 12 halves) 1 c. light cream or half-and-half 1 lb. bow ties 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 3 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley Preparation Step 1In a blender or food processor, puree the scallions and sun-dried tomatoes with 1/2 cup of the cream.Step 2In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the bow ties until just done, about 15 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped pancetta4 crusty hard rolls (4 inches wide)1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mushrooms4 large eggs1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup shredded Gruyere or fontina cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a small skillet, cook pancetta over medium heat until browned, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Meanwhile, cut a thin slice off top of each roll. Hollow out bottom of roll, leaving a 1/2-in....

Ingredients 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 small onion, julienned2 cups fresh broccoli florets1 medium green pepper, julienned1 garlic clove, minced1-1/2 cups vegetable juice2 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon cornstarch1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar1/2 teaspoon ground ginger Preparation In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in oil for 7 minutes or until juices run clear; remove and set aside. In the same skillet, stir-fry onion until tender....

Ingredients 4 tbsp. butter, cubed, plus more for pan 1 c. semisweet chocolate chips (about 3 oz.) 1 c. granulated sugar 1 tsp. kosher salt 1 large egg 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 c. all-purpose flour 1 c. dark cocoa powder 1 c. granulated sugar 1 c. packed dark brown sugar 6 tbsp. butter, room temperature 1 large egg 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 c. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking soda...

Ingredients 1 cup pitted dates, chopped1 cup 2% milk1/2 cup ground almonds1/3 cup old-fashioned oats2 tablespoons baking cocoa1 teaspoon butter1 teaspoon vanilla extractOptional: Fresh raspberries and sliced almonds Preparation Place dates in a heatproof bowl; cover with boiling water. Let stand until softened, about 10 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/3 cup liquid. Place dates in a food processor; process until smooth, adding as little of the reserved water as necessary to achieve a smooth texture....

Ingredients 1 package brownie mix (13x9-inch pan size)11 ounces cream cheese, softened2 cups confectioners’ sugar1 carton (16 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided2 cups cold 2% milk1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix1/2 cup chopped pecans Preparation Prepare and bake brownies according to package directions. Cool completely on a wire rack. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until creamy. Fold in 2 cups whipped topping. Spread over brownies....

Ingredients 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper1/3 cup sliced green onions2 tablespoons butter2 cups diced fully cooked ham1/2 cup all-purpose flour1-3/4 cups whole milk8 large eggs, lightly beaten2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Combine cheeses; place 3 cups in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish and set aside....

Ingredients 1 cup quick-cooking oats1 cup buttermilk1 egg, beaten1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup vegetable oil1 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation In a bowl, soak oats in buttermilk for 15 minutes. Stir in egg, sugar and oil. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into oat mixture just until moistened. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 400° until muffins test done, 16-18 minutes....

Ingredients 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 6 oz. Spam, cut into 1/2" cubes 1/2 tsp. taco seasoning 1 tsp. cumin seeds 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 7 large eggs 1 tsp. everything bagel seasoning 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 c. cooked black beans 1/2 tsp. instant ramen packet seasoning 12 corn tortillas Hot sauce, for serving Preparation Step 1Make the Spam: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil....

Ingredients 1 cup cappuccino or coffee yogurt1/3 cup whole milk3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar, optional1 tablespoon chocolate syrup1-1/2 cups ice cubes1/2 cup miniature marshmallows, divided Preparation In a blender, combine the yogurt, milk, sugar if desired and chocolate syrup. Add ice cubes and 1/4 cup marshmallows; cover and process until blended. Pour into chilled glasses; top with the remaining marshmallows. Serve immediately.