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Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast3/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)3/4 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)3 tablespoons canola oil1/4 cup sugar1-1/2 teaspoons salt3-3/4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chipsFILLING:1/4 cup butter, softened1/3 cup sugar2 tablespoons ground cinnamon1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chipsSYRUP:1 cup packed brown sugar3/4 cup heavy whipping cream Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, oil, sugar, salt and 3 cups flour; beat on medium speed for 3 minutes....

Ingredients 2/3 cup ground walnuts1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs2 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup sugar, divided1/3 cup old-fashioned oats3 tablespoons reduced-fat butter, melted1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese1 tablespoon orange juice1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup reduced-fat whipped topping2 tablespoons blueberry preserves1-1/2 cups fresh blueberries Preparation In a small bowl, combine the walnuts, cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons sugar, oats and butter. Press onto the bottom of an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1/4 cup finely chopped onion1/4 cup finely chopped celery6 tablespoons butter, divided3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1-1/3 cups milk, divided2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon onion salt1/2 teaspoon celery salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 cups finely chopped cooked chicken1 cup dry bread crumbsSandwich rolls, splitLettuce leaves and tomato slices, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, saute onion and celery in 3 tablespoons butter until tender. Combine flour and 1 cup milk. Gradually add to pan....

Ingredients 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1 large onion, chopped1/4 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth1-3/4 cups whole milk2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 package (16 ounces) frozen broccoli cuts, thawed9 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained1-1/3 cups julienned fully cooked ham, divided2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided2 cups cubed cooked chicken Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in butter until tender....

Ingredients 1 package (12 ounces) broccoli coleslaw mix1 package (3 ounces) dried cranberries6 green onions, cut into 1/2-inch pieces1/4 cup coleslaw salad dressing Preparation In a large bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, cranberries and onions. Add dressing and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 3 shallots, minced3 garlic cloves, minced2 cups plus 2 tablespoons water, divided 1 cup quinoa, rinsed1 cup fresh Brussels sprouts1/2 cup dried cranberries1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley1/4 cup lemon juice1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a small saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add shallots; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove....

Ingredients 1/2 cup vanilla frostingRed and yellow paste or gel food coloring40 vanilla wafers20 peppermint patties1 teaspoon corn syrup1 teaspoon sesame seeds Preparation Place 1/4 cup frosting in each of two small bowls. Tint one red and the other yellow. Spread yellow frosting on the bottoms of 20 vanilla wafers; top with a peppermint patty. Spread with red frosting. Brush tops of the remaining vanilla wafers with corn syrup; sprinkle with sesame seeds....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar4 teaspoons grated orange zest2 teaspoons vanilla extract1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup rye flour1 teaspoon baking soda3/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in orange zest and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk remaining ingredients; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Shape level tablespoons of dough into balls; place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened4 eggs1/4 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 package devil’s food cake mix (regular size)1-1/4 cups water1/2 cup canola oil1 package (10 ounces) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed Preparation In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, 1 egg, sugar and vanilla; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, oil and remaining eggs. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds; beat on medium for 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1 large head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), broken into florets1/3 cup butter, cubed1/3 cup all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2-1/2 cups whole milk1 cup frozen peas1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided Preparation In a covered saucepan, cook cauliflower in a small amount of water until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in another saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened....

Ingredients 3-1/2 pounds cubed peeled potatoes1/2 cup 2% milk1/4 cup butter1 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1-1/3 cups plus 2 tablespoons shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, divided2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes Preparation Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain. In a large bowl, mash potatoes, milk, butter, salt and pepper until smooth. Stir in 1-1/3 cups cheese....

Ingredients 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into cubes3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided2 cups broccoli florets1 cup julienned carrots1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 cup fresh pea pods1/4 cup sliced green onions1/2 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup chicken broth1 garlic clove, minced1 tablespoon soy sauce1/2 teaspoon ground gingerHot cooked rice, optionalSliced almonds, optional Preparation In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes or until juices run clear....

Ingredients 2 large whole eggs 3 large egg yolks 3/4 c. sugar 1/2 c. hot chocolate mix 3 c. half-and-half 1 c. whole milk 2 oz. espresso 1 tbsp. vanilla extract 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 18 oz. stale challah bread 6 oz. bittersweet chocolate Preparation Step 1Place the eggs and yolks in the carafe of a blender and combine on the lowest speed for 30 seconds. Slowly add the sugar over 30 seconds, then add the hot chocolate mix and blend until incorporated, about 30 seconds....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/4 cup butter, softened1/3 cup sugar1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1-1/2 cups milk chocolate chips, melted and cooled1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)Chocolate curls, optional Preparation In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Beat in cooled chocolate. Fold in whipped topping. Spoon into crust. Refrigerate until serving. Decorate with chocolate curls as desired....

Ingredients 1 boneless rib-end pork loin roast Salt and freshly ground pepper 5 tbsp. unsalted butter 1/2 c. dry white wine 2 c. low-sodium chicken broth 2 clove garlic 1 bay leaf 1 sprig thyme plus 1 teaspoon chopped thyme 1/2 small yellow onion 3/4 lb. pearl onions 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1/2 lb. Red and green grapes Preparation Step 1Season the pork with salt and pepper. In a small enameled cast-iron casserole, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter....

Ingredients 16 cups popped popcorn3 tablespoons Buffalo wing sauce2 tablespoons butter, melted1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 tablespoon ranch salad dressing mixAdditional cayenne pepper to taste Preparation Place popcorn in a large bowl. In a small bowl, combine the wing sauce, butter and cayenne; drizzle over popcorn, 1 tablespoon at a time, and toss to coat. Sprinkle with dressing mix and additional cayenne to taste; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 4 large eggs, room temperature2 cups sugar1/3 cup butter, melted1 teaspoon vanilla extract6 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 cup buttermilkOil for deep-fat fryingOptional: cinnamon-sugar or confectioners’ sugar Preparation In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light and lemon-colored. Add butter and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg; add to egg mixture alternately with buttermilk....

Ingredients 6 slices day-old bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes1 cup hot water1 cup packed brown sugar4 large eggs, lightly beaten2 cups warm whole milk1/2 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon salt Preparation Place bread in a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Combine water and brown sugar; pour over bread. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over bread. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 10 ounces Havarti cheese1/4 cup chopped pecans1 tablespoon butter1/3 to 1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping, warmed2 medium tart apples, cut into small wedges Preparation Place cheese in a small ungreased cast-iron skillet or shallow 1-qt. baking dish. Bake at 375° until edges of cheese just begin to melt, 5-7 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute pecans in butter until toasted. Drizzle caramel over cheese; sprinkle with pecans. Serve with apple wedges....

Ingredients 1/2 cup canola oil1/4 cup ketchup1/4 cup red wine vinegar1/4 cup finely chopped onion3 tablespoons sugar2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon salt2 packages (10 ounces each) spinach, torn2 large tomatoes, diced2 cans (8 ounces each) sliced water chestnuts, drained2 cups chow mein noodles2 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled Preparation Combine the first seven ingredients in a jar with tight-fitting lid; shake well. Combine remaining ingredients in a large salad bowl; add dressing and toss....