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Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup sugar2 teaspoons baking powder2-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1 large egg, room temperature1 cup 2% milk1/4 cup butter, melted2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/2 cup chopped peeled tart apple12 caramels, choppedTOPPING:1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup quick-cooking oats3 tablespoons butter, melted1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. In another bowl, whisk the egg, milk, butter and vanilla....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons ground dark coffee1 cup water3 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons caramel ice cream topping2 cups ice cubes1 cup fat-free milk Whipped cream, optional Preparation Place ground coffee in the coffee filter of a drip coffeemaker. Add water; brew according to manufacturer’s directions. Refrigerate until cold. In a blender, combine cold coffee, sugar, caramel topping and ice cubes; process until smooth. Add milk and pulse to combine. Pour into glasses. If desired, top with whipped cream and additional caramel topping....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons butter, softened4 cups pretzel sticks2-1/2 cups pecan halves, toasted2-1/4 cups packed brown sugar1 cup butter, cubed1 cup corn syrup1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1/8 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon shortening, divided1/3 cup white baking chips Preparation Line a 13x9-in. pan with foil; grease foil with softened butter. Spread pretzels and pecans on bottom of prepared pan....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)20 fresh asparagus spears (about 1 pound), trimmed4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil2 teaspoons lemon juice1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon salt1/4 cup chopped green onions2 teaspoons cornstarch1 cup chicken broth Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Flatten chicken breast halves to 1/2-inch. Wrap each around five asparagus spears; secure with toothpicks. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine oil, lemon juice and seasonings; pour over bundles....

Ingredients 5 cups cubed cornbread1/4 cup butter, cubed1 large onion, chopped (about 2 cups)4 celery ribs, chopped (about 2 cups)3 cups shredded cooked chicken1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth1 teaspoon poultry seasoning1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place bread cubes on an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 20-25 minutes or until toasted....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil1 package (13 ounces) smoked turkey sausage, sliced4 cups small fresh broccoli florets2 cups water1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon dried oregano2 cups uncooked instant brown rice1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheeseOptional toppings: Reduced-fat sour cream and Louisiana-style hot sauce Preparation In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook and stir until browned, 2-3 minutes....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon salt2 bunches broccoli (about 3 pounds), stems removed, cut into florets6 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped2 tablespoons olive oil6 to 8 garlic cloves, thinly sliced1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Fill a 6-qt. stockpot two-thirds full with water; add salt and bring to a boil over high heat. In batches, add broccoli and cook until broccoli turns bright green, 2-3 minutes; remove with a slotted spoon....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1 teaspoon brown sugar1 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon pepperHot cooked corn on the cob Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Serve with corn. Refrigerate leftovers.

Ingredients 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1-1/2 teaspoons hot water3/4 cup cold 2% milk1/3 cup instant chocolate pudding mix1/2 cup whipped topping1/4 cup cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs2 tablespoons chopped walnuts Preparation In a small bowl, dissolve coffee granules and cinnamon in hot water; set aside. In another small bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Fold in whipped topping and coffee mixture....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup whole wheat flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 large eggs, room temperature3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup shredded carrot1/4 cup chopped walnuts Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour an 8x4-in. loaf pan. In a bowl, combine sugar, flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. In another bowl, combine eggs, applesauce and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients until just moistened....

Ingredients 4 bacon strips, chopped1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms1/3 cup chopped onion1 garlic clove, minced4 large eggs2 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup cold butter, cubed1 cup buttermilk1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a 10-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Cook and stir mushrooms, onion and garlic in bacon drippings until tender, 4-5 minutes....

Ingredients 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size pieces1 tablespoon butter or margarine1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms3 green onions, sliced1 garlic clove, minced3 ounces cream cheese1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped asparagus or broccoliHot cooked rice, optional Preparation In a large skillet, saute chicken in butter for 5-6 minutes or until juices run clear....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil20 fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved2 shallots, sliced1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup balsamic vinegar1 skinned rotisserie chicken, shredded3 cups torn romaine2/3 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed)1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette3/4 cup pistachios, toasted3/4 cup dried cranberriesFresh goat cheese, optional Preparation In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add Brussels sprouts and shallots; cook and stir until browned and tender, 10-12 minutes....

Ingredients 2 c. torn bread 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 4 c. packed flat-leaf spinach 1/4 c. white wine 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1 1/2 c. half-and-half 1/2 tsp. fresh lemon juice 1 c. shredded rotisserie chicken Coarse salt ground pepper 1 medium yellow onion 1 clove garlic Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. In a medium bowl, combine bread with 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt. Set aside....

Ingredients 12 oz. linguine or fettuccine 4 tsp. olive oil 1 lb. ground chicken breast salt and pepper 2 medium carrots 2 medium stalks celery 1 large onion 1 clove garlic 1 can crushed tomatoes 1/2 c. reduced-fat (2%) milk c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 c. loosely packed fresh parsley leaves Preparation Step 1Heat large covered saucepot of salted water to boiling on high. Add pasta and cook as label directs....

Ingredients 3 cups water1 teaspoon salt1 garlic clove, minced1 cup quick-cooking grits1/2 cup butter, cubed1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided3 tablespoons canned chopped green chilies2 large eggs1/2 cup whole milk Preparation In a medium saucepan, bring water, salt and garlic to a boil; slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Add butter, 1 cup cheese and chilies; stir until butter melts....

Ingredients 8 cups popped popcorn1/4 cup butter, melted1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Place popcorn in a large bowl. Combine butter, chili powder and salt; pour over popcorn. Spread in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Broil 6 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Toss well to coat. Store in an airtight container.

Ingredients 1 1/2 c. sugar 2 tbsp. lemon juice 1/4 tsp. salt 1 c. fresh cranberries 1/4 c. cognac 1 semisweet or bittersweet chocolate bar Preparation Step 1Combine 2 cups water, sugar, lemon juice, and salt in a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until sugar dissolves. Bring back to a boil, then lower to a simmer right before proceeding.Step 2Wash cranberries in cold water; gently add to simmering liquid and steep for 1 minute....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound)1/2 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon soy sauce1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper Preparation Flatten the chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Place on a broiler pan rack. Broil for 3 minutes on each side. Combine mayonnaise, soy sauce, ginger and cayenne; brush over chicken. Broil 2-3 minutes longer on each side or until juices run clear.

Ingredients 3/4 cup lemon frosting60 Ritz crackers24 ounces white candy coating, meltedNonpareils, jimmies or sprinkles, optional Preparation Spread frosting on bottoms of half of the crackers; cover with remaining crackers. Dip sandwiches in melted candy coating; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; decorate as desired. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.