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Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cup sugar1/2 cup butter, softened1 large egg, room temperature1/2 cup whole milk1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries1 cup chopped pecansSTREUSEL TOPPING:1/2 cup sugar1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup cold butter Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Whisk flour, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, cream sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add egg and milk; stir into dry ingredients. Fold in blueberries and pecans....

Ingredients 1 loaf day-old Italian or French bread 3/4 c. chopped walnuts 8 tbsp. lightly salted butter 2 clove garlic 1 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary 6 oz. pancetta or thick‐cut bacon 2 c. roughly chopped yellow onion 2 1/4 c. turkey or chicken broth 1/4 c. chopped fresh Italian parsley 1 tsp. poultry seasoning or ground sage 1/2 tsp. fresh ground black pepper 3/4 c. chopped dried figs Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees....

Ingredients 2 cups cubed cantaloupe2 large red apples, chopped1 cup red or green grapes1 medium firm banana, sliced1/2 cup lemon yogurt1 tablespoon orange juice concentrate Preparation In a serving bowl, combine the fruit. Combine the yogurt and orange juice concentrate; drizzle over fruit.

Ingredients 1 pound bulk pork sausage1 pound ground beef1 small onion, chopped3/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1/2 cup chopped green pepper1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons butter, melted2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided12 large eggs, lightly beaten2/3 cup heavy whipping cream Preparation In a large skillet, cook the sausage, beef, onion, mushrooms and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; crumble meat; drain. Stir in salt and pepper; set aside....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened3-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon half-and-half cream or whole milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon peppermint extractPaste food coloring, optional Preparation In a large bowl, beat the butter, confectioners’ sugar, cream and extracts. If desired, divide dough into portions and knead in food coloring. Form into balls by teaspoonfuls; flatten into patties, or roll between 2 pieces of waxed paper to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut mints into desired shapes....

Ingredients 1 butternut squash 3 Fuji apples 1 tbsp. chopped sage 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil salt Freshly ground pepper 6 whole chicken legs 2 tbsp. unsalted butter Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a large roasting pan, toss the squash, apples, and sage with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Season the chicken legs and set them on top. Dot with the butter and roast for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, until the squash and apples are tender and the chicken is browned and cooked through....

Ingredients 2 eggs2-1/2 cups sugar1/2 cup sour cream5 tablespoons butter, melted1 teaspoon vanilla extract10 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg2-1/2 cups buttermilkOil for deep-fat fryingConfectioners’ sugar Preparation In a large bowl, beat eggs; add the sugar, sour cream, butter and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda, salt and nutmeg; add to sour cream mixture alternately with buttermilk. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll to 1/4-in. thickness....

Ingredients 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese1/2 cup diced pepperoni1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 cup chopped fresh mushrooms1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper2 tablespoons finely chopped onion1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/4 teaspoon salt1 package (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls1 jar (14 ounces) pizza sauce, warmed Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, mix the first 9 ingredients. Unroll crescent dough and separate into 4 rectangles; press perforations to seal....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups butter, softened1-1/2 cups sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon saltYellow and orange paste food coloring2-1/2 quarts orange sherbetHalloween sprinkles Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Divide dough in half. Tint one portion yellow. Divide remaining dough into two-thirds and one-third portions....

Ingredients 1 sheet refrigerated pie pastry1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided6 large eggs, lightly beaten1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of broccoli and cheese soup, undiluted2/3 cup milk Preparation Unroll pastry sheet into a 9-in. pie plate; flute edge. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400°. Line unpricked pastry with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice. Bake on a lower oven rack 10-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown....

Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped celery1 tablespoon butter1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1/2 cup whole milk1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained1/4 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1-1/4 teaspoons garlic salt1/2 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano and pepper4 cups diced cooked chicken3 cups mostaccioli, cooked and drained1-1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided1 cup shredded Swiss cheese...

Ingredients 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk1 cup sour cream1/2 cup butter, melted1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder1 package (32 ounces) frozen Tater Tots1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1 cup crushed potato chips Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Gently stir in the Tater Tots. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese and potato chips....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1/4 cup chopped onion1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1/4 cup ketchupDash pepper2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided1 tube (12 ounces) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits, separated into 10 biscuits Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup and pepper. Spoon half into a greased 8-in. square baking dish; sprinkle with half of the cheese....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar, divided1 egg1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling2 to 3 teaspoons milk Preparation In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla just until combined; set aside. Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles. Set four triangles aside. Place remaining triangles on a greased 14-in....

Ingredients 1 cup dried cherries1/2 cup water2/3 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped celery1/2 cup minced fresh parsley1/4 cup shredded carrot1 tablespoon rubbed sage1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary3 tablespoons butter1/2 teaspoon minced garlic2-1/2 cups salad croutons1 cup chicken broth1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon almond extract1 boneless whole pork loin roast (about 3 pounds)GRAVY:1-3/4 cups chicken broth1/2 cup water1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary Preparation In a small saucepan, bring cherries and water to a boil, Remove from the heat; set aside (do not drain)....

Ingredients 1 broiler/fryer chicken (about 3 pounds), cut up1 pound red potatoes, cut into chunks1/2 to 3/4 cup Italian salad dressing1 tablespoon Italian seasoning1/2 to 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Place chicken in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Arrange potatoes around chicken. Drizzle with dressing; sprinkle with Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake at 400° for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 20-30 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender and chicken juices run clear....

Ingredients 8 cups cubed cooked chicken2 cans (10-1/2 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1 cup sour cream1 cup crushed Ritz crackers (about 25 crackers)2 tablespoons butter, melted1 teaspoon celery seedOptional: Minced fresh parsley Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Combine chicken, soup and sour cream; spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine crumbs, butter and celery seed; sprinkle over chicken mixture. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, 30-35 minutes. If desired, garnish with parsley....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 lb. ground chicken 1 egg 1 Garlic clove, minced kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 tsp. fennel seeds, ground 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 c. panko bread crumbs 1/4 c. Finely chopped fresh parsley 2 c. good-quality marinara sauce 12 oz. baby spinach Juice of 1/2 lemon 8 slices mozzarella (from 8 oz. ball) 8 slider buns, heated Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 450° and oil a small metal baking dish....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1-1/2 cups chopped onions, divided1 package (1-1/4 ounces) chili seasoning1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained1/2 cup water2-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese6 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed1 jar (8 ounces) picante sauce Preparation In a large ovenproof skillet, cook beef and 1/2 cup onion over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the chili seasoning, tomato sauce, tomato paste, chili beans and water....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter, melted1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained1 cup cooked rice1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese8 sole or whitefish fillets (4 ounces each) Preparation In a small bowl, combine the butter, lemon juice, salt and pepper. In another bowl, combine the broccoli, rice, cheese and half of the butter mixture. Spoon 1/2 cup onto each fillet. Roll up and place seam side down in a baking dish coated with cooking spray....