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Ingredients 1 loaf (1 pound) cinnamon-raisin bread, cubed1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed8 large eggs, lightly beaten1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup maple syrup2 tablespoons vanilla extract1 tablespoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg Preparation Place half of the bread cubes in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with cream cheese and remaining bread. In a large bowl, whisk remaining ingredients. Pour over top. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking....

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Ingredients 2 racks pork baby back ribs (4 pounds), cut into serving-size pieces1/2 cup water3 medium ripe peaches, peeled and cubed2 tablespoons chopped onion2 tablespoons butter1 garlic clove, minced3 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate1 tablespoon brown sugar2 teaspoons soy sauce1/2 teaspoon ground mustard1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place ribs in a shallow roasting pan; add water. Cover and bake at 325° for 2 hours. Meanwhile, for sauce, place peaches in a blender; cover and process until blended....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup butter, melted1/4 cup chopped macadamia nutsFILLING:1 cup sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt2 large eggs2 tablespoons lemon juice2 teaspoons grated lemon zest2 tablespoons chopped macadamia nutsConfectioners’ sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix flour, confectioners’ sugar and melted butter until crumbly; stir in nuts. Press onto bottom and 1/2 in. up sides of a greased 8-in....

Ingredients 8 medium ears sweet corn, husked2 tablespoons canola oil1-1/2 cups mayonnaise1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper24 corncob holders2 cups crumbled feta cheese2 tablespoons seafood seasoning1/4 cup minced fresh cilantroLime wedges, optional Preparation Brush all sides of corn with oil. Grill, covered, over medium heat until tender and lightly browned, 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally. Remove from grill; cool slightly. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, garlic powder and pepper....

Ingredients 2 cups butter, softened1 cup sugar2 large eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon saltFILLING:1 can (8 ounces) almond paste1/2 cup sugar2 large eggs1/2 teaspoon almond extract1 cup red currant jelly84 whole almonds Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm....

Ingredients 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup mayonnaise2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/4 teaspoon pepper1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, halved lengthwise1 pound sliced deli ham2 packages (2.1 ounces each) ready-to-serve fully cooked bacon, warmed4 ounces sliced pepperoni1/2 cup pizza sauce Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine first eight ingredients. Spread over cut sides of bread....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar1 cup sugar3 large eggs, room temperature3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled slightly2 teaspoons vanilla extract2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon instant espresso powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups 2% milkFROSTING:1 cup butter, softened1 cup Nutella4 cups confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 to 4 tablespoons 2% milk1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 2 greased 9-in....

Ingredients 4 tbsp. unsalted butter 1/2 c. chicken stock or low-sodium broth salt 36 small fresh morels Freshly ground pepper 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 5 oz. frisée 1 head butter lettuce 1 lb. asparagus 2 tbsp. small chervil sprigs Argan oil Preparation Step 1In a large skillet, melt the butter. Add the morels and stock, cover, and cook over moderately high heat until softened, 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms1 cup chopped baby portobello mushrooms1/4 cup finely chopped red onion2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/8 teaspoon pepper4 sheets phyllo dough (14x9-inch size)3 tablespoons butter, melted2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onion; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until tender. Add garlic, rosemary and pepper; cook 2 minutes longer....

Ingredients 1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk1/3 cup orange juice concentrate2 cups miniature marshmallows1 package (13-1/2 ounces) graham cracker crumbs (4 cups)1 cup raisins1 cup chopped mixed candied fruit1 cup chopped walnuts3/4 cup chopped dates1/4 cup halved candied cherries1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon ground cloves Preparation Line a 9x5-in. loaf pan with waxed paper; coat the paper with cooking spray; set aside. In a saucepan, combine milk and orange juice concentrate....

Ingredients 1/2 cup evaporated milk1 cup biscuit/baking mix1/3 cup finely chopped pecans2 teaspoons paprika1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up1/3 cup butter, melted Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place milk in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the baking mix, pecans and seasonings. Dip chicken pieces in milk, then coat generously with pecan mixture. Place in a lightly greased 13x9-in....

Ingredients 2 pounds red potatoes, sliced 1/2 inch thick1/3 cup canola oil1 envelope onion soup mix Preparation Combine all ingredients in a large plastic bag; shake until well coated. Empty bag into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Cover and bake at 350° for 35 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover and bake 15 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender.

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sugar1 tablespoon grated orange zest2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls1/3 cup chopped almonds, toasted1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon orange juiceSliced almonds Preparation In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and orange zest until blended; set aside. Unroll both tubes of dough; press perforations and seams together to form two rectangles. Overlap rectangles at one end and press the seam to seal....

Ingredients 1-3/4 cups sugar2-1/2 cups water2 tablespoons grated lemon zest2 tablespoons grated orange zest1-1/2 cups lemon juice (about 10 lemons)1-1/2 cups orange juice (about 5 oranges)6 cups cold water Preparation In a large saucepan, combine sugar and 2-1/2 cups water; cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Cool slightly. Stir in citrus zest and juices. Let stand, covered, 1 hour. Strain syrup; refrigerate, covered, until cold. To serve, fill glasses or pitcher with equal amounts of fruit syrup and water....

Ingredients 4 cups unsweetened apple juice1 can (12 ounces) orange juice concentrate, thawed1/2 cup water1 tablespoon Red Hots1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 teaspoon whole clovesOrange slices, apple slices and cinnamon sticks, optional Preparation In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first five ingredients. Place cloves in a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with kitchen spring to form a bag. Add bag to slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours or until heated through....

Ingredients 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro, divided6 tablespoons teriyaki sauce, divided3 tablespoons chili sauce, divided2 tablespoons lime juice2 cups coleslaw mix1 pound ground chicken1/3 cup canned coconut milk1 teaspoon ground ginger3/4 teaspoon garlic powder6 frozen or homemade wafflesSliced green onions, optional Preparation Place peanut butter, 1/4 cup cilantro, 4 tablespoons teriyaki sauce, 1 tablespoon chili sauce and lime juice in a food processor; process until combined. Place coleslaw mix in a large bowl; add peanut butter mixture....

Ingredients 4 pounds medium potatoes (about 12), peeled and quartered1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/3 cup sour cream1/3 cup butter, softened1-1/4 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup minced fresh chives, optional2 tablespoons 2% milk Preparation Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1/4 cup baking cocoa1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon baking soda1/2 cup cold butter, cubedFILLING:1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese1 can (14 ounces) fat-free sweetened condensed milk1 large egg, lightly beaten2 teaspoons vanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk together first five ingredients; cut in butter until fine crumbs form (mixture will be powdery). Reserve 1/2 cup mixture for topping....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, softened1/4 cup canola oil1 cup sugar, divided1 tablespoon water1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup cornstarch1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon cream of tartar1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups crisp rice cereal1 cup quick-cooking oats1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut1/4 cup chopped walnuts Preparation In a bowl, beat the butter, oil 3/4 cup sugar and water. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; gradually add to the butter mixture....