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Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, softened1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups plus 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar, divided3 to 4 drops yellow food coloring2 cups (12 ounces) white baking chips or semisweet chocolate chips2 tablespoons shorteningIcing of your choiceAssorted decorating candies Preparation In a large bowl, beat the butter, marshmallow creme and vanilla until smooth. Gradually beat in 3 cups confectioners’ sugar. Place 1/4 cup butter mixture in a bowl; add yellow food coloring, and mix well....

Ingredients 2 cups cream sherry1/4 cup butter, cubed1 pound assorted fresh mushrooms (such as shiitake, cremini and oyster)8 shallots, finely chopped1/3 cup minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon lemon juice1/3 cup all-purpose flour4 cups beef broth1 round (8 ounces) Brie cheese, rind removed, cubed1 cup heavy whipping cream1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon white pepper Preparation Place sherry in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook until reduced by half. Set aside. In a Dutch oven, melt butter....

Ingredients 3 cups fresh blueberries1/2 cup sour cream2 tablespoons brown sugar Preparation Divide blueberries among four ovenproof 8-oz. custard cups. Spread with sour cream; sprinkle with brown sugar. Place on a baking sheet. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until bubbly and sugar is melted.

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, melted2-2/3 cups buttermilk, divided1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon garlic salt1 teaspoon pepper1 teaspoon Creole seasoning8 bone-in chicken breast halves1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted Preparation Pour butter into two 13-in. x 9-in. baking pans. Pour 2 cups buttermilk into a shallow bowl. In another bowl, combine the flour, garlic salt, pepper and Creole seasoning. Dip chicken in buttermilk, then coat with flour mixture....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds ground beef1 large onion, finely chopped1/4 cup butter1/4 cup all-purpose flour2-1/2 teaspoons saltDash pepper2 cups buttermilk1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, undrained1/3 cup ketchup1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce8 ounces medium egg noodles, cooked and drainedChopped fresh parsley, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. In a large saucepan, melt butter....

Ingredients 3/4 cup crushed gingersnaps (about 14 cookies)3 tablespoons butter, melted1 pint vanilla ice cream, softened2 Heath candy bars (1.4 ounces each), chopped1/3 cup caramel ice cream topping, warmed Preparation Line a 3-cup bowl with plastic wrap. Combine cookie crumbs and butter; press onto the bottom and up the sides of prepared bowl. In a large bowl, beat ice cream and chopped candy bars until blended; spoon into crust. Cover and freeze until firm....

Ingredients 3 pounds medium head cabbage, coarsely shredded1/2 cup finely shredded carrot1/2 cup chopped green pepper1 cup sugar1 cup white vinegar3 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon celery seed Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, carrot and green pepper;set aside. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, vinegar, salt and celery seed; bring to a boil. Pour over cabbage mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon....

Ingredients 1 package (12 ounces) uncooked whole wheat or brown rice penne pasta2 tablespoons olive oil4 cups sliced leeks (white portion only)1 cup sliced sweet onion4 garlic cloves, sliced1 tablespoon minced fresh sage or 1 teaspoon rubbed sage1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes1 medium bunch Swiss chard (about 1 pound), cut into 1-inch slices1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon chili powder1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/8 teaspoon pepper1/3 cup finely chopped fresh basil1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar2 cups marinara sauce, warmed...

Ingredients 6 bacon strips, chopped2 celery ribs, finely chopped1/2 cup chopped sweet orange pepper1 small onion, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth2 cups 2% milk2 medium red potatoes, cubed1 teaspoon seafood seasoning1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined1/2 pound bay scallops1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds ground beef2 large onions, chopped2 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 teaspoon pepper12 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmedCanola oil1 jar (16 ounces) salsa, divided2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, dividedShredded lettuce and chopped tomatoesSour cream and guacamole, optional Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in garlic salt and pepper. Brush one side of each tortilla with oil....

Ingredients 2 chicken leg quarters, skin removed1 tablespoon canola oil1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1/3 cup chopped onion1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/8 teaspoon saltDash cayenne pepper1/2 medium ripe avocado2 tablespoons lime juice4 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches), warmedFresh cilantro leaves, optional Preparation In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil. Stir in the tomatoes, onion, cumin, salt and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 180°, stirring occasionally, 25-30 minutes....

Ingredients 1-1/3 cups butter, softened1-1/3 cups sugar2 teaspoons grated orange zest1 large egg, room temperature2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom3/4 cup pistachios1/2 cup fresh cranberries3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate baking chips, divided 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk1/2 cup white baking chipsCoarsely shredded orange zest, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. Cream butter, sugar and orange zest until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes....

Ingredients 2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 tbsp. olive oil 2 large carrots 1 large onion kosher salt 1 tsp. Cajun or blackening seasoning 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 c. orange juice 1 can low-sodium chicken broth 1 c. frozen peas 2 tbsp. roughly chopped fresh dill 1/2 c. fresh flat-leaf parsley 1/2 c. buttermilk 2 1/2 c. cornflakes Preparation Step 1Heat oven to 375°F. Place the chicken in a large pot....

Ingredients 1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix1 pound ground beef2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, drained2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1 to 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning1 cup shredded cheddar cheese2 green onions, thinly sliced Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare cornbread batter according to package directions. Spread into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple1 package (.3 ounce) sugar-free lemon gelatin1 cup boiling water1/2 cup cold water1 teaspoon white vinegar1/8 teaspoon salt2 medium carrots, grated Preparation Drain pineapple, reserving 1/2 cup juice; set pineapple and juice aside. In a bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in cold water, vinegar, salt and reserved juice. Chill until partially thickened, about 45 minutes. Stir in carrots and reserved pineapple. Pour into a 3-cup mold coated with cooking spray....

Ingredients 6 slice Oscar Mayer® Bacon 1 lb. potatoes 1/2 c. sliced onions 1 clove garlic 6 eggs 1 c. Shredded cheese 1/4 tsp. Black pepper 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley Preparation Step 1Cook bacon in medium skillet on medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet to drain, reserving drippings in skillet. Add potatoes, onions, and garlic to drippings; cook 10 to 12 minutes or until tender and golden brown, stirring frequently....

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked spiral pasta2 pounds ground beef2 small onions, chopped1 garlic clove, minced1 jar (26 ounces) spaghetti sauce1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained1/2 cup sour cream1/2 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubed2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook the beef, onions and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce and mushrooms; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1/3 cup butter, softened2/3 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg3/4 cup all-purpose flour2/3 cup whole wheat flour2 teaspoons grated lemon zest1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 cup fat-free milk1 cup chopped dates Preparation In a bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Add egg; mix well. Combine the flours, lemon zest, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 1 boneless beef chuck roast (4 pounds)1 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 pound fresh mushrooms2 medium carrots, cut into chunks1 medium onion, cut into wedges6 garlic cloves, halved2 teaspoons dried oregano1 carton (32 ounces) beef broth1 tablespoon beef base12 Italian rolls, split1 jar (16 ounces) giardiniera, drained Preparation Cut roast in half; sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown meat in oil on all sides....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup butter, softened3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons brown sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chipsGraham cracker sticks Preparation In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Add the sugars and vanilla; beat until smooth. Stir in chocolate chips. Serve with graham cracker sticks.