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Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup chunky peanut butter1 cup creamy peanut butter3-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar6 cups crisp rice cereal2 cups semisweet chocolate chipsChopped salted peanuts, optional Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter, peanut butter and confectioners’ sugar; stir in cereal. Divide dough in half. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or overnight. Working with half of dough, scoop into tablespoonfuls and shape into 1/2-in.x2-in.-thick logs. Place on waxed paper-lined pans....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar1/2 teaspoon lemon juice1/8 teaspoon dill weed1/8 teaspoon Dijon mustardDash garlic powder, salt and pepper1 tablespoon canola oil15 cooked small shrimp1 cup torn romaine1 plum tomato, sliced2 tablespoons chopped celery2 tablespoons finely shredded Monterey Jack cheese, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, lemon juice, dill, mustard, garlic powder, salt and pepper; whisk in oil. Stir in shrimp. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 2 corn tortillas (6 inches)1/2 teaspoon canola oil1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepperSOUP:1 medium onion, chopped1 tablespoon canola oil1 garlic clove, minced5 cups water, divided2 teaspoons reduced-sodium chicken base1 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon ground coriander1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/3 cup masa harina8 ounces reduced-fat process cheese (Velveeta), cubed2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast3/4 cup pico de gallo6 tablespoons shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese Preparation Cut each tortilla lengthwise into thirds; cut each widthwise into 1/4-in....

Ingredients 4 cups water2 pounds halibut, cut into 1-inch cubes6 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese2/3 cup fat-free sour cream4 green onions, chopped2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies1 can (4-1/4 ounces) chopped ripe olives, drained2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin8 flour tortillas (8 inches)4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups fat-free half-and-half1-1/4 cups shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack or part-skim mozzarella cheese1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese1/2 cup salsa Preparation In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil....

Ingredients 2 medium green apples, chopped2 celery ribs (with leaves), chopped2 cups fresh baby spinach8 sprigs fresh parsley, stems removed, chopped1 medium cucumber, peeled and chopped1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot1 cup unfiltered or filtered apple juice1/4 cup fresh lemon juice2 tablespoons raw honeyOptional toppings: Sliced or chopped cucumber, sliced or chopped apples, minced fresh parsley and additional celery leaves Preparation Place all ingredients except toppings in a blender; cover and process until blended....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour1 tablespoon instant espresso powder1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon ground allspice1 cup canned pumpkin3/4 cup sugar1/2 cup canola oil2 large eggs, room temperatureFILLING:6 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup butter, softened1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugarAdditional ground cinnamon, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Whisk together the first 8 ingredients. In another bowl, beat pumpkin, sugar and oil until smooth; add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 3 1/2 c. milk 1/2 c. Kahlua 2 4-oz. boxes instant chocolate pudding mix 3 c. heavy cream 1/2 c. Bailey’s Irish Cream 1/2 c. powdered sugar Chocolate syrup, like Hershey’s 20 chocolate graham crackers 1/4 chocolate shavings Preparation Step 1In a large bowl, beat milk, kahlua and pudding mix on medium/high until well incorporated. Refrigerate for 20 minutes and allow to set. Step 2In another bowl, beat heavy cream, irish cream, and powdered sugar together until soft peaks form....

Ingredients 20 large marshmallows2 tablespoons butterGreen food coloring3 cups cornflakesRed M&M’s minis (about 2 tablespoons) Preparation Place marshmallows and butter in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave, uncovered, on high until butter is melted and marshmallows are puffed, about 45 seconds. Tint with green food coloring. Stir in cornflakes. On a waxed paper-lined baking sheet, divide mixture into 8 portions. With buttered hands, working quickly, shape each portion into a 3-in. wreath. Decorate immediately with M&M’s, pressing to adhere....

Ingredients 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast4-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided3/4 cup vegetable oil3/4 cup sugar1/4 cup molasses2 teaspoons salt1/4 cup toasted wheat germ1/4 cup oat bran2 cups quick-cooking oats3 cups whole wheat flour7 to 7-1/2 cups all-purpose flour Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Add oil, sugar, molasses, salt, wheat germ, bran and remaining warm water; mix well. Add oats, whole wheat flour and 2 cups all-purpose flour; beat until smooth....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar, divided1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1 package (9 ounces) condensed mincemeat, cut into small pieces1 egg white, lightly beaten Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in mincemeat....

Ingredients 1 sheet refrigerated pie crust1 package (3 ounces) cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix1-1/2 cups water1 teaspoon lemon juice1 package (.3 ounce) sugar-free strawberry gelatin1/2 cup boiling water4 cups sliced fresh strawberries3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping, divided1 teaspoon vanilla extract8 fresh strawberries Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. Unroll crust into a 9-in. pie plate; flute edge. Line crust with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice....

Ingredients 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons sugar3 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 egg1 cup milk3 tablespoons vegetable oilSYRUP:1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup water2 teaspoons butter1/2 teaspoon rum extract Preparation In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Combine the egg, milk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until combined. Pour batter by 1/3 cupfuls onto a lightly greased hot griddle. Turn when bubbles form on top of the pancake; cook until second side is golden brown....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup butter, softened1 jar (17.3 ounces) creamy peanut butter1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 package (2 pounds) confectioners’ sugar2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, optional6 cups semisweet chocolate chips1/3 cup shortening Preparation In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, peanut butter and vanilla until smooth. Beat in sugar. Stir in coconut if desired. Form rounded tablespoonfuls into egg shapes. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup creamy peanut butter1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt3 milk chocolate candy bars (4 ounces each), chopped1 cup finely chopped unsalted peanuts Preparation In a large bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 lb. tofu, sliced and drained, then cut into cubes Cornstarch, for tossing tofu 1 Yellow onion, sliced 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced 1/4 head red cabbage, thinly sliced 2 heads baby bok choy, roughly chopped 1/4 c. peanut butter 3 tbsp. soy sauce 2 tbsp. sesame oil Preparation Step 1Heat one tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Toss cubed tofu in cornstarch to lightly coat....

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta2 tuna steaks (8 ounces each), cut into 1/2-inch cubes4 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 tablespoons lemon juice1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon minced garlic1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 medium cucumber, peeled and chopped1 small red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings1/3 cup halved pitted Greek olives1 large tomato, cut into wedges1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute tuna in 1 tablespoon oil until fish flakes easily with a fork; cool....

Ingredients 3/4 c. sweetened flaked coconut c. heavy cream 6 oz. bittersweet chocolate 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 pinch salt 1 1/2 pt. dulce de leche ice cream 1/4 c. redskin or unsalted peanuts Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread coconut on a rimmed baking sheet; toast, tossing occasionally, until brown and fragrant, about 10 minutes. (Store at room temperature up to 1 day.)Step 2In a medium saucepan over medium-high, bring cream to a boil; remove from heat....

Ingredients 3 large eggs 1/2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest c. sugar pinch of salt c. all-purpose flour c. milk 2 c. raspberries 2 c. blackberries 4 tbsp. unsalted butter confectioners’ sugar Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and heat a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over moderate heat. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs with the finely grated lemon zest, sugar, and salt until combined. Add the flour and milk and whisk until smooth....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup finely chopped pecans1/2 cup butter, softened1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided1-1/2 cups cold milk1 package (5.1 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix3 cups fresh strawberries, halved1/2 cup fresh blueberries Preparation In a bowl, combine flour, pecans and butter. Press into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack....

Ingredients 3 to 4 pounds pork baby back ribs, cut into serving-size pieces1 can (15-1/4 ounces) peach halves, drained1/3 cup soy sauce1/4 cup canola oil1/4 cup honey2 tablespoons brown sugar1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted1 garlic clove, peeled1/4 teaspoon ground ginger Preparation Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. Place ribs over drip pan. Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 60 minutes, turning occasionally. Meanwhile, in a blender, combine the remaining ingredients; cover and process until smooth....