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Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup sugar1/4 cup baking cocoa2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2/3 cup fat-free vanilla yogurt2/3 cup fat-free milk1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractConfectioners’ sugar, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Stir in the yogurt, milk and vanilla just until moistened. Coat muffin cups with cooking spray; fill two-thirds full. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1/2 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)1/3 cup shortening1/3 cup sugar1 teaspoon salt1 large egg, room temperature4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 cans (12-1/2 ounces each) almond cake and pastry fillingGLAZE:3 cups confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract3 to 4 tablespoons waterPurple, green and gold colored sugar Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, shortening, sugar, salt, egg and 2 cups flour....

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta1-1/2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil3 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 cups chicken broth, divided2 tablespoons lemon juice1/2 teaspoon dried basil2 teaspoons cornstarch4 cups chopped fresh spinach1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese1/4 cup minced fresh basil Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute shrimp in oil until shrimp turn pink. Add the garlic, salt and pepper; cook 1 minute longer....

Ingredients 2 medium acorn squash1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons butter4 teaspoons honey1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high until tender, 10-12 minutes. Turn squash cut side up. Fill centers of squash with brown sugar, butter and honey; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover, microwave on high until heated through, 2-3 minutes more....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened2 jars (5 ounces each) sharp American cheese spread, softened1 large egg1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained1/4 cup salsa2 cups shredded cheddar cheese2 loaves (1-1/2 pounds each) thinly sliced sandwich bread, crusts removed Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter, cheese spread and egg until smooth. Stir in chiles, salsa and cheddar cheese. Spread about 1 tablespoon cheese mixture on each slice of 1 loaf of bread....

Ingredients 3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese1/4 cup orange marmalade24 miniature honey-nut or cinnamon-apple rice cakes2 medium fresh strawberries, sliced3 tablespoons fresh blueberries3 tablespoons mandarin orange segments3 tablespoons pineapple tidbits Preparation In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese and marmalade until blended. Spread over rice cakes; top with fruit.

Ingredients 4 cups Brownie Mix4 large eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract1-1/3 cups chopped walnuts1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preparation In a bowl, combine the brownie mix, eggs and vanilla. Fold in the walnuts and chocolate chips. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Ingredients 6 cups sourdough pretzel nuggets 1/3 cup prepared mustard2 tablespoons honey1 tablespoon cider vinegar1/2 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon ground mustard Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place pretzels in a bowl. In another bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Drizzle over pretzels; toss to coat. Spread in a greased 15x10-in. pan. Bake until lightly browned and crisp, 15-20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack....

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup whole wheat flour2 tablespoons butter, softened1 tablespoon honey1 tablespoon molasses1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add remaining ingredients. Beat on medium speed 3 minutes (batter will be sticky). Do not knead. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup dried apricots, cut up1 cup boiling water1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar3/4 cup sour cream2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon grated orange zest1/2 cup chopped nutsTOPPING:1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup orange juice Preparation In a small bowl, combine apricots and water. Let stand 5 minutes. Drain well and set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add sour cream and mix well....

Ingredients 1 can (46 ounces) pineapple juice, chilled3 cups lemon-lime soda, chilled3 cups orange drink2 liters ginger ale, chilled1/2 gallon orange sherbet Preparation In a punch bowl, combine the juice, soda and orange drink. Stir in ginger ale. Top with scoops of sherbet. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 3 cups hot cooked grits2-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1 pound bulk pork sausage, cooked and crumbled3 large eggs1-1/2 cups 2% milk3 tablespoons butter, melted1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Preparation Mix grits, cheese and sausage. Beat eggs and milk; stir into grits. Add butter and garlic powder. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Refrigerate, covered, 8 hours or overnight. Remove dish from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°....

Ingredients 1 1/2 c. milk 1/2 c. water 1 tbsp. sugar 1/4 tsp. salt 3 tbsp. unsalted butter 1/2 c. buckwheat flour 3/4 c. all-purpose flour 3 large eggs 12 pansy flowers Pansy Simple Syrup Preparation Step 1Place all ingredients except pansy flowers in a blender. Blend until smooth. Refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to overnight.Step 2Let batter come to room temperature before frying. Shake well. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat until a bit of butter melts quickly when added to it....

Ingredients 1 cup water (70° to 80°)2 tablespoons butter, softened1/3 cup finely chopped onion1-1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon paprika3 cups bread flour1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast Preparation In bread machine pan, place all ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons water or flour if needed)....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1-3/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms1 medium onion, chopped1 celery rib, thinly sliced1 garlic clove, minced4 cups water1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained2 medium carrots, sliced4 teaspoons beef bouillon granules1 bay leaf1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano1-1/2 cups cooked tricolor spiral pasta Preparation In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook the beef, mushrooms, onion and celery until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer....

Ingredients 1 package white cake mix (regular size)1 package (.3 ounce) sugar-free strawberry gelatin4 egg whites1/3 cup canola oil1 cup frozen unsweetened strawberries, thawed1/2 cup waterICING:1/3 cup butter, softened2-1/3 cups confectioners’ sugar Preparation Line two 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper. Coat pans with cooking spray and sprinkle with flour; set aside. In a large bowl, combine cake mix and gelatin. Add egg whites and oil; beat until well blended....

Ingredients 2 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered1 medium carrot, chopped1/4 cup chopped onion2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream1 tablespoon butter1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperPinch sugar Preparation Place the vegetables in a saucepan, cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until tender. Drain and place vegetables in a bowl; mash until smooth. Add the cream, butter, salt, pepper and sugar; mix well.

Ingredients 2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 cup tomato juice3/4 cup quick-cooking oats1/4 cup finely chopped onion1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)1/4 cup ketchup3 tablespoons brown sugar1 teaspoon prepared mustard1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg3 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and halved Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, combine eggs, tomato juice, oats, onion and salt....

Ingredients 1/3 cup graham cracker crumbs1 tablespoon sugar5 teaspoons butter, meltedFILLING:4 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup sugar2 teaspoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons beaten egg1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract6 miniature peanut butter cups Preparation In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Press onto the bottoms of six paper-lined muffin cups; set aside. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and flour until smooth. Add egg and vanilla; beat on low speed just until combined....

Ingredients 1 tube (16.3 ounces) large refrigerated flaky biscuits3 tablespoons butter, melted1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheeseAdditional Italian seasoning Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Separate biscuits; cut each into 6 pieces. In a large bowl, combine butter, garlic and Italian seasoning; add biscuit pieces and toss to coat. Place 4 pieces in each of 12 greased muffin cups. Sprinkle with cheese and additional Italian seasoning. Bake until golden brown, 8-10 minutes....