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Ingredients 1 pastry shell (9 inches)1/4 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup packed brown sugar4 medium tart apples, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks1-1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, divided1 to 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping1/2 cup chopped pecans1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/4 cup sugar1 large egg1 tablespoon lemon juice1 teaspoon vanilla extractWhipped topping Preparation Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes....

Ingredients 6 cups Rice Chex6 cups Corn Chex6 cups Crispix1 cup butter, cubed1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup corn syrup1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Grease three 15x10x1-in. baking pans; set aside. In a large heat-proof bowl, combine the cereals; set aside. In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, bring the butter, brown sugar and corn syrup to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla....

Ingredients 1 1/2 c. whole wheat flour salt 1 stick plus 1 tablespoon cold unsalted butter 1/4 c. cold water 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 4 onions 2 tsp. coarsely chopped fresh thyme Freshly ground pepper 3 oz. creamy blue cheese Preparation Step 1In a food processor, pulse the flour with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Add the diced butter and pulse until it’s the size of small peas. Sprinkle in the cold water and pulse again until the tart dough begins to come together....

Ingredients 1/2 pound ground beef4 tablespoons butter, divided 3/4 cup chopped onion3/4 cup shredded carrots3/4 cup diced celery1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1-3/4 pounds (about 4 cups) cubed peeled potatoes3 cups chicken broth1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 to 4 cups shredded Velveeta 1-1/2 cups whole milk3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup sour creamOptional: Onion rings and thinly sliced green onions Preparation In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook and crumble beef until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes; drain and set aside....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta3-1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken3 celery ribs, chopped6 green onions, chopped3/4 cup dried cherries1 cup mayonnaise2 teaspoons sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/8 teaspoon pepperDash dried tarragon Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the chicken, celery, onions and cherries. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; add to chicken mixture. In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, sugar, salt, mustard, pepper and tarragon....

Ingredients 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided2 cups cubed cooked chicken2 cups seedless red grapes, halved1 medium tart apple, chopped1 cup chopped celery3/4 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted1/2 teaspoon ground gingerLettuce leaves, optional Preparation In a small bowl, toss avocado with 1 tablespoon lemon juice; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, grapes, apple, celery, mayonnaise, walnuts, ginger and remaining lemon juice. Stir in avocado....

Ingredients 1/4 cup mayonnaise1-1/2 teaspoons honey3/4 teaspoon snipped fresh dill3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustardDash saltDash pepper1 cup cubed cooked chicken breast3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/2 cup chopped peeled apple1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted6 slices white bread4 teaspoons butter, softened Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, combine the chicken, cheese, apple and pecans; add dressing and toss to coat. Spread half of the chicken salad on two slices of bread....

Ingredients 6 Cubanelle peppers or mild banana peppers2 large eggs, lightly beaten3 cups shredded cooked chicken breast1 cup salsa3/4 cup soft bread crumbs1/2 cup cooked long grain rice2 cups meatless pasta sauce Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cut and discard tops from peppers; remove seeds. In a large bowl, mix eggs, chicken, salsa, bread crumbs and rice. Spoon into peppers. Spread pasta sauce onto bottom of a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms4 chicken drumsticks, skin removed4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds), skin removed4 celery ribs, sliced1 cup sliced zucchini1 cup sliced carrots1 medium onion, sliced1 cup tomato juice1/2 cup chicken broth1 garlic clove, minced1/4 teaspoon paprikaPepper to taste3 tablespoons cornstarch3 tablespoons cold waterHot cooked rice Preparation Place mushrooms and chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Add the celery, zucchini, carrots, onion, tomato juice, broth, garlic, paprika and pepper....

Ingredients 1 large egg1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon butter, divided2 teaspoons plus 4 tablespoons sugar, divided2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 cup 2% milk2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepperDash saltConfectioners’ sugar Preparation Separate egg; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Coat two 6-oz. ramekins with 1 teaspoon butter and sprinkle with 2 teaspoons sugar. Place ramekins on a baking sheet; set aside. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt remaining butter....

Ingredients 1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar1 large egg3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/4 cup chopped nuts Preparation Unroll crescent roll dough into one long rectangle on an ungreased baking sheet; seal seams and perforations. Roll out into a 13-in. x 9-in. rectangle, building up dough around edges. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar and egg until smooth; stir in coconut....

Ingredients 1 jar (32 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained2 medium red potatoes, peeled, halved and cut into thin slices1 medium tart apple, peeled and cut into thick slices1 small onion, chopped1/2 cup apple juice1/4 cup water2 tablespoons brown sugar1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules1 teaspoon caraway seeds1 garlic clove, minced1 bay leaf1 pound fully cooked bratwurst links6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled Preparation In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 11 ingredients....

Ingredients 1 tube (8 ounces) liver sausage3 ounces cream cheese, softened1/3 cup Miracle Whip2 to 3 tablespoons dill pickle relish2 tablespoons chopped onion1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/8 teaspoon garlic powderChopped fresh parsleyAssorted crackers Preparation Combine the first seven ingredients; pat into a bowl lined with plastic wrap. Cover with the wrap and chill. Invert onto a serving platter and sprinkle with parsley. Serve with crackers.

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon sugar1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon baking powder2 cups buttermilk2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten1 tablespoon canola oil1 cup fresh or frozen blueberriesOptional: Butter and maple syrup Preparation In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and baking powder. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a greased hot griddle....

Ingredients 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon ground mustard1/2 teaspoon ground cumin2 large eggs1 cup buttermilk2 cups diced fully cooked ham2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, mustard and cumin. In another bowl, whisk eggs and buttermilk. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in ham and 1-1/4 cups cheese. Fill greased muffin cups two-thirds full. Sprinkle with remaining cheese....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour4-1/2 teaspoons sugar2 teaspoons baking powder2 teaspoons caraway seeds1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup cold butter1 large egg, room temperature2/3 cup milk Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, caraway seeds and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, whisk egg and milk; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Turn onto a floured surface; gently knead 6-8 times....

Ingredients 3 pounds boneless beef short ribs, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces1/4 cup olive oil2/3 cup thawed pineapple juice concentrate2/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce1/2 cup water1/3 cup rum1/3 cup honey2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot6 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons pepper1 teaspoon ground allspice1/2 teaspoon salt2 large sweet red peppers, chopped2 cups cubed fresh pineapple2 cups cubed peeled mango6 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces2 tablespoons cornstarch2 tablespoons cold waterLettuce leaves Preparation In a large skillet, brown ribs in oil in batches on all sides....

Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped green onions1 tablespoon vegetable oil1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1 teaspoon cornstarch2 tablespoons water1 cup chicken broth1 tablespoon soy sauce1 tablespoon white wine vinegar1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper4 catfish fillets (6 ounces each) Preparation In a 2-cup microwave-safe bowl, combine the onions, oil and ginger. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-1/2 minutes or until onions are tender. In small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir in the broth, soy sauce, vinegar and cayenne....

Ingredients 2 cups sliced fresh carrots2 cups broccoli florets1 cup sliced celery1-1/2 cups chopped onion1/2 cup butter3/4 cup all-purpose flour1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed chicken broth, undiluted4 cups whole milk1/2 pound Velveeta, cubed Preparation In a large saucepan, bring 2 quarts water to a boil. Add carrots, broccoli and celery; cover and boil for 5 minutes. Drain, remove vegetables and set aside. In the same saucepan, saute onion in butter. Add flour and stir to make smooth paste....

Ingredients 11 tbsp. butter 1/2 c. cocoa powder 1 1/2 c. sugar 4 large eggs 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 3/4 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1 8-oz. package cream cheese, softened 1/2 c. sugar 1 large egg 1 1/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract Preparation Step 1Make the brownies: Preheat oven to 350° and grease the bottom and sides of a 9"-x-9" baking pan with butter or cooking spray....