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Ingredients 1 loaf loaf-shaped angel food cake (10-1/2 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch slices1/2 cup cold 2% milk1 package (5.1 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix1 pint vanilla ice cream, softened1 package (6 ounces) strawberry gelatin1 cup boiling water2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen sweetened sliced strawberriesSliced fresh strawberries, optional Preparation Arrange cake slices in a single layer in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. dish. In a large bowl, beat milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes or until thickened; beat in ice cream....

Ingredients 3 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 bone-in pork shoulder roast (5 to 7 pounds)1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce1/2 cup beef stock1/4 cup lime juice2 Anaheim peppers, seeded and diced16 flour tortillas (8 inches)1 cup creme fraiche or sour cream2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients....

Ingredients 3/4 cup chopped walnuts1/3 cup sugar1 tablespoon baking cocoa1 teaspoon instant coffee granules1 teaspoon ground cinnamonBATTER:3/4 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups sugar4 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1-1/2 cups sour cream1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chipsConfectioners’ sugar, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients; set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 5 cups chocolate milk4 cups eggnog1 cup heavy whipping cream, divided2 tablespoon instant coffee granules2-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 teaspoon rum extract Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the milk, eggnog, 1/2 cup cream and coffee granules; heat through. Remove from the heat; stir in extracts. In a small bowl, beat remaining cream until stiff peaks form. Dollop over eggnog.

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 pound sliced fresh button mushrooms1/2 pound coarsely chopped fresh oyster mushrooms1/2 pound coarsely chopped fresh chanterelle mushrooms1 large onion, thinly sliced3 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup dry red wine or vegetable stock1/2 cup vegetable stock2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1 tablespoon butter, softenedTOPPING:6 medium red potatoes, cubed1/4 cup 2% milk2 to 4 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon garlic powder3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheeseOptional: Additional thyme or parsley...

Ingredients 1 tbsp. coriander seeds 1 tsp. mustard seeds Pinch of crushed red pepper 1 1/4 lb. skinless salmon fillet in one piece Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tbsp. plus 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 tbsp. plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 bunch watercress 1 c. tightly packed flat-leaf parsley leaves Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. In a coffee grinder, coarsely grind the coriander seeds with the mustard seeds and crushed red pepper....

Ingredients 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese3 tablespoons butter, softened2 tablespoons mayonnaise1/4 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon onion powder1/8 teaspoon celery salt4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)4 lemon wedges Preparation In a small bowl, mix the first 7 ingredients. Arrange fillets in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Spread cheese mixture over fish. Broil 4 in. from heat 4-5 minutes or until topping is lightly browned and fish flakes easily with a fork, rotating pan halfway for more even browning....

Ingredients 1 round loaf sourdough bread (1 pound)1 pound Monterey Jack cheese, sliced1/2 cup butter, melted2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons Dijon mustard1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder1/2 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon celery saltMinced fresh chives, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cut bread into 1-in. slices to within 1/2 in. of bottom of loaf. Repeat cuts in opposite direction. Insert cheese in cuts. Mix all remaining ingredients except chives; drizzle over bread. Wrap in foil; place on a baking sheet....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon salt2/3 cup shortening6 to 7 tablespoons ice cold water Preparation In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in the shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Divide dough in half so that one ball is slightly larger than the other. Roll out larger ball to fit a 9-in. x 10-in. pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plate....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup packed brown sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced peaches2 large eggs6 tablespoons butter, melted3/4 cup chopped pecansPeach preserves Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder and salt. Drain peaches, reserving 1/4 cup syrup. Finely chop 1 cup of peaches; set aside. Place remaining peaches and reserved syrup in a blender or food processor; add eggs and butter....

Ingredients TOPPING:1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup creamy peanut butter1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamonBATTER:1/2 cup butter, softened1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1-1/4 cups sugar2 eggs1 cup mashed ripe bananas1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips Preparation In a small bowl, stir the flour, brown sugar, peanut butter and cinnamon until crumbly; set aside. In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1/3 cup sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 large egg, room temperature1 cup whole milk3/4 cup peanut butterGrape jelly, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk egg, milk and peanut butter until smooth; stir into flour mixture just until combined. Pour into a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 50-60 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 cup reduced-fat butter, melted1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup dark corn syrup1-1/2 cups pecan halves1 package butter pecan cake mix (regular size)1 cup reduced-fat sour cream1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce2 eggs2 egg whites1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a small bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and pecans. Spread evenly into a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; beat on low speed for 30 seconds....

Ingredients 8 bacon strips, chopped2 cups 2% milk1-1/4 cups water1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup quick-cooking grits1/2 cup maple syrup4 large eggs, lightly beatenMinced fresh chives, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Reserve 2 tablespoons drippings. In a large saucepan, bring milk, water and salt to a boil. Slowly stir in grits....

Ingredients 3 medium pears, peeled and cubed1/4 cup sliced almonds2 tablespoons toasted wheat germ2 tablespoons maple syrup1 tablespoon butter, melted1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractTOPPING:1-1/2 cups vanilla yogurt4-1/2 teaspoons maple syrup Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until pears are tender. In a small bowl, combine the topping ingredients. Serve with warm pears.

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened6 ounces cream cheese, softened2 cups all-purpose flourFILLING:4 large eggs1 cup packed brown sugar3/4 cup maple syrup2/3 cup butter, melted2 teaspoons vanilla extractDash salt3 cups pecan halvesVanilla ice cream, optional Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat flour into creamed mixture. Shape into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to handle. Divide dough into 12 portions....

Ingredients 1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and finely chopped4 ounces cream cheese, softened1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese2 green onions, thinly sliced3 tablespoons prepared pesto8 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed1 jar (7-1/2 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and cut into stripsSAUCE:1 cup sour cream1 tablespoon minced chives Preparation In a small bowl, combine the artichokes, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, feta cheese, green onions and pesto until blended....

Ingredients 1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder12 large eggs, lightly beaten4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided2 cups 4% cottage cheese2 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained4 green onions, sliced1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1 teaspoon dried oregano2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepperSalsa, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour and baking powder. Add the eggs, 3-1/2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, cottage cheese, tomatoes, chiles, onions, hot pepper sauce, oregano, cilantro, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 2 c. akasake mirin or sweet oloroso sherry 1 c. dry sake 1 c. marudaizu shoyu (see Note) or other soy sauce 1/4 c. light brown sugar 5 1/2 dried hot red chiles 4 skinless halibut fillets 2 tbsp. vegetable oil Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a medium saucepan, bring the mirin and sake to a simmer. Add the marudaizu shoyu and brown sugar and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 1 egg, lightly beaten1/2 cup milk1/3 cup dry bread crumbs1/2 teaspoon onion powder1/4 teaspoon pepper1 pound ground fully cooked ham1/2 pound ground turkeyCHERRY SAUCE:1/2 cup cherry preserves1 tablespoon cider vinegar1/8 teaspoon ground cloves Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Crumble ham and turkey over mixture and mix well. Press into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 50-55 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°....