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Ingredients Vegetable oil cooking spray 3 c. all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 1/2 tsp. Coarse salt 15 oz. unsalted butter 12 oz. unsweetened chocolate 3 c. sugar 6 large eggs 1 tbsp. pure vanilla extract Basic Buttercream Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line standard muffin tins with paper liners. Coat an 8-inch square cake pan with cooking spray, line bottom with parchment, then spray parchment.Step 2Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl....

Ingredients 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 4 cups), divided1/2 cup orange juice1/3 cup packed brown sugar1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)1 cup sliced leeks (white portion only)1 medium tart apple, peeled and chopped1/2 cup chopped onion1/4 cup butter, cubed4 cups chicken broth1/3 cup heavy whipping creamSalt and pepper to taste1 tablespoon olive oil Preparation In a roasting pan, toss 3 cups of squash, orange juice and brown sugar; add cinnamon....

Ingredients 1 large onion, chopped2 tablespoons butter4 cups hot cooked long grain rice2 cups sour cream1 cup 4% cottage cheese1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles, drained2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a large skillet, cook onion in butter until tender. Remove from the heat. Stir in the rice, sour cream, cottage cheese, salt and pepper. Spoon half of the mixture into a greased 11x7-in....

Ingredients 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips2 teaspoons salt-free garlic seasoning blend1 small onion, chopped1 tablespoon olive oil1 garlic clove, minced1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, optional Preparation Sprinkle chicken with garlic seasoning blend. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute chicken and onion in oil until chicken is no longer pink, 5-6 minutes....

Ingredients 2 medium carrots, sliced1 medium potato, peeled and cubed1 small onion, chopped1 celery rib, chopped1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1 cup cubed cooked chicken1/2 cup frozen peas, thawedPastry for single-crust pie (9 inches) Preparation Place the carrots, potato, onion and celery in a large saucepan and cover with water. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain. Stir in soup and chicken....

Ingredients 3 ounces cream cheese, softened6 tablespoons butter, softened, divided2 tablespoons minced chives1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning1-1/2 cups finely chopped cooked chicken1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained and chopped1 package (12 ounces) wonton wrappers2/3 cup crushed salad croutonsSweet-and-sour sauce, optional Preparation In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, 2 tablespoons butter, chives and lemon-pepper until blended. Stir in chicken and mushrooms. Place a rounded teaspoonful in the center of a wonton wrapper....

Ingredients 5 ear corn 1/2 medium Vidalia or Walla Walla onion 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 c. sour cream 2 tbsp. sour cream 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice 2 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce 1 scallion Salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Step 1Light a grill or preheat a grill pan. Brush the corn and onion slices with the olive oil and grill over moderately high heat until charred in spots but still slightly crisp, about 7 minutes....

Ingredients 1/4 cup dried parsley flakes2 teaspoons paprika1 teaspoon rubbed sage1 teaspoon dried thyme1 teaspoon ground mustard1 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried oregano7 bone-in pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick)2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 cups thinly sliced onions4 large garlic cloves, sliced5 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces2 cups chicken brothHot mashed potatoes, optionalChopped fresh thyme, optional Preparation Combine the first 8 ingredients; rub over both sides of pork chops. In an oven-safe Dutch oven, brown chops in oil for 2-3 minutes on each side....

Ingredients 5 slice crust-on brioche 4 tbsp. unsalted butter 1/2 c. golden raisins 1/4 c. sugar c. sugar 2 c. milk 2 large eggs 5 large egg yolks 2 c. heavy cream 1 vanilla bean 2 tbsp. Irish whiskey Preparation Step 1Spread 1 side of each brioche slice with butter, then cut in half diagonally. Using a 10-inch ovenproof skillet, arrange triangles, slightly overlapping, with butter side up and cut edges facing in same direction to make a spiral....

Ingredients 1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup whole wheat flour1/3 cup sugar1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 egg1/3 cup milk3 tablespoons vegetable oil1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup fresh blueberries Preparation In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Combine the egg, milk, oil and vanilla; add to the dry ingredients just until moistened. Gently fold in blueberries. Fill greased or paper-line muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 375° for 25-27 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean....

Ingredients 1 package (7 ounces) frozen fully cooked breakfast sausage links, thawed1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained10 medium fresh mushrooms2 tablespoons butter, meltedMaple syrup Preparation Cut sausages in half; on five metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread sausages, pineapple and mushrooms. Brush with butter and syrup. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat, turning and basting with syrup, for 8 minutes or until sausages are lightly browned and fruit is heated through....

Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons water1 teaspoon balsamic vinegarDash salt1/2 to 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1 round Brie cheese (8 ounces)Assorted crackers Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a small saucepan, combine first five ingredients; bring to a boil. Cook and stir over medium heat until slightly thickened. Remove from heat; stir in rosemary. Trim rind from top of cheese....

Ingredients 1 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup cider vinegar1 small head cauliflower, broken into florets1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets1 small red onion, chopped1 celery rib, chopped1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained Preparation In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar; set aside. In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower, broccoli, onion and celery. Stir in kidney beans and pimientos....

Ingredients 2 eggs1/4 cup milk1/4 cup ketchup3/4 cup soft bread crumbs1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon dried oregano2 pounds lean ground beef3 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained1 package (2-1/2 ounces) thinly sliced deli ham1/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, ketchup, bread crumbs, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper and oregano. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. On a piece of heavy-duty foil, pat beef mixture into a 12x10-in....

Ingredients 3 pounds fresh Brussels sprouts10 bacon strips, chopped1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced2/3 cup white wine vinegar1/3 cup honey1/4 cup Dijon mustard2 medium apples, thinly sliced Preparation Trim Brussels sprouts. Using the slicing blade on a food processor or a knife, thinly slice sprouts. Transfer to a large bowl. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs1/4 cup sugar1/3 cup butter, meltedFILLING:3/4 cup sugar3 tablespoons cornstarch1-1/2 cups buttermilk3 large egg yolks2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons lemon juice2 teaspoons grated lemon zestMERINGUE:3 large egg whites, room temperature1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar6 tablespoons sugar Preparation Combine the cracker crumbs, sugar and butter; press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until crust is lightly browned....

Ingredients 2 cups sugar1 cup buttermilk1 teaspoon baking soda1 tablespoon butter1-1/2 cups pecan halves1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, buttermilk and baking soda. Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 210°. Stir in butter and pecans; cook until thermometer reads 230°. Remove from the heat; add vanilla. Beat with a wooden spoon until mixture loses its gloss and begins to set, about 8 minutes....

Ingredients 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1/3 cup 2% milk1 package (16 ounces) frozen California-blend vegetables, thawed1-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken1-1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese, divided1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drainedSalt and pepper to tasteHot cooked rice Preparation In a large bowl, combine soup and milk. Stir in the vegetables, chicken, 1-1/4 cups cheese, pimientos, salt and pepper. Transfer to a greased 9-in. square baking dish....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons baking powder3/4 teaspoon salt6 tablespoons cold butter, cubed1 cup (4 ounces) finely shredded cheddar cheese, divided1-1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds3/4 cup 2% milk Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 3/4 cup cheese and caraway seeds. Add milk; stir just until moistened. Drop by 1/4 cupfuls onto ungreased baking sheets....

Ingredients 3 cups sliced fresh carrots2 cups sliced peeled parsnips1/4 cup butter, softened1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place 2 in. water in a large saucepan; add carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Add parsnips; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Drain. Place the vegetables in a food processor; add butter, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Cover and process until smooth....