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Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup shortening, cubed1 cup boiling water2 large eggs, room temperature1-1/2 cups molasses2 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon ground ginger2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking sodaConfectioners’ sugar, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 9-in. square baking pan; set aside. In a large bowl, mix butter, shortening and boiling water until smooth; cool slightly. Beat in eggs and molasses until well blended....

Ingredients 3/4 cup orange juice1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons prepared mustard1 tablespoon canola oil2 garlic cloves, minced1 beef flank steak (1-1/2 pounds) Preparation In a shallow dish, combine the first 6 ingredients; add steak and turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Drain and discard marinade. On a lightly oiled grill rack, grill steak, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)....

Ingredients 16 oreo cookies, crushed 1 box vanilla cake mix, plus ingredients called for on box 2 sticks butter, softened 5 c. powdered sugar 3 Cookies ’n’ Creme bars, melted 1/4 c. whole milk 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 c. mini Oreos (for decorating) Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350°. Butter two round 9"-x-9” baking pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper rounds. Butter the top of the parchment and sprinkle with flour....

Ingredients 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained1/3 cup lemon juice2 graham cracker crusts (9 inches)1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted Preparation Place the milk in a large bowl; fold in whipped topping. Add pineapple and lemon juice; stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Pour into crusts. Sprinkle with coconut. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours....

Ingredients 1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1 egg1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)1 tablespoon olive oil2 teaspoons lemon juice Preparation In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, salt and garlic powder. In another bowl, beat the egg. Place the Parmesan cheese in a third bowl. Coat chicken in flour mixture, then dip in egg and roll in cheese. In a skillet, brown chicken in oil on both sides....

Ingredients 1 large sweet potato2/3 cup 2% milk2 cups uncooked penne pasta1 tablespoon pine nuts1 teaspoon rubbed sage1 tablespoon butter1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon olive oil3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheeseAdditional shredded Parmesan cheese, optional Preparation Scrub and pierce sweet potato; place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 10-12 minutes or until tender, turning once. When cool enough to handle, remove and discard skin. Place potato in a large bowl and mash with milk....

Ingredients 1-1/3 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 22 squares)1/4 cup sugar1/3 cup butter, meltedTOPPING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup milk1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced peaches, drained1 package (3 ounces) peach or orange gelatin3/4 cup boiling water1-1/4 cups cold water Preparation In a small bowl, combine the crumbs, sugar and butter. Press into a 13-in. x 9-in. dish. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth; gradually add the milk....

Ingredients 1 cup fat-free cottage cheese1 cup nonfat plain yogurt2 tablespoons chopped onion1 garlic clove, minced1 tablespoon crumbled blue cheese Preparation In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, yogurt, onion and garlic; process until smooth. Stir in blue cheese. Store, covered, in the refrigerator.

Ingredients 2/3 cup uncooked elbow macaroni2/3 cup sliced fresh mushrooms2 tablespoons finely chopped onion1 tablespoon finely chopped green pepper1 tablespoon butter3/4 cup cubed cooked chicken1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/2 cup sour cream2 tablespoons 2% milk1 tablespoon chopped pimiento-stuffed olives1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup soft bread crumbs1 teaspoon butter, melted Preparation Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute the mushrooms, onion and green pepper in butter until tender....

Ingredients 1 cup water1/2 cup sugar1/4 teaspoon almond extract1 package (16 ounces) frozen mango chunks, thawed4 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups heavy whipping cream22 crisp ladyfinger cookies1 package (5 ounces) miniature meringue cookies, coarsely crushed1 cup sliced almonds Preparation For syrup, place water in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave on high 30 seconds. Stir in sugar and almond extract until sugar is dissolved; cool completely....

Ingredients 1 can (16 ounces) apricot halves, drained1 can (16 ounces) pear halves, drained2 cans (15 ounces each) plums, drained and halved1 can (29 ounces) peach halves, drained1 can (8 ounces) pineapple slices, undrained1/3 cup packed brown sugar1 tablespoon butter1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground cloves Preparation In a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan, starting at the 9-in. end, arrange rows of fruit in the following order: half of the apricots, pears and plums, all of the peaches, then remaining apricots, pears and plums....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1/2 cup chopped green pepper1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni, chopped1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese3/4 cup biscuit/baking mix2 large eggs3/4 cup whole milk Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the pizza sauce, pepperoni and olives. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in....

Ingredients 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin3 tablespoons lemon juice4 cups cubed ripe cantaloupe1 tablespoon sugar1 cup fat-free lemon yogurtFresh raspberries, optional Preparation In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over lemon juice; let stand for 1 minute. Heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved. In a blender, combine the gelatin mixture, cantaloupe and sugar; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a bowl; stir in yogurt. Spoon into individual dishes; chill until firm....

Ingredients 1 pound boneless beef top loin steak, trimmed and cut into thin strips3 garlic cloves, minced1 to 2 tablespoons canola oil1 package (14 ounces) frozen pepper strips, thawed1-1/3 cups chopped sweet onion2 plum tomatoes, chopped1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon pepperHot cooked rice Preparation In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry beef and garlic in oil until meat is no longer pink. Remove and keep warm....

Ingredients 2 cups fresh blueberries1/3 cup sugar4 teaspoons cornstarch2 sheets refrigerated pie crust1 large egg yolk, lightly beaten Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Crush half the blueberries. Sift together sugar and cornstarch. Add whole and crushed blueberries; toss until berries are well coated. Set aside. On a lightly floured surface, unroll crusts. Cut out six 4-1/2-in. circles; press circles onto bottoms and up sides of greased muffin cups. Evenly spoon in blueberry mixture....

Ingredients MINT CRUST:1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt2/3 cup shortening1/4 cup minced fresh mint2 to 3 tablespoons cold waterFILLING:1 pound lamb stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes2 tablespoons shortening1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1-1/4 cups water, divided1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms2 cups fresh or frozen peas3 medium carrots, sliced8 pearl onions1/4 cup all-purpose flour Preparation In a bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add mint....

Ingredients 1 package Philadelphia® Neufchâtel Cheese 1/2 c. sugar 1 package Jell-O® Lime Flavor Gelatin 1 tbsp. lime zest 1/4 c. fresh lime juice 1 tub Cool Whip® Lite Whipped Topping 1 tbsp. Chopped fresh mint 1 1/2 c. finely crushed pretzels 6 tbsp. butter or margarine Preparation Step 1Line 9-inch round pan with plastic wrap, with ends extending over side of pan. Beat Neufchâtel and 1/4 cup sugar with mixer until blended....

Ingredients 1/4 cup instant coffee granules1 cup sugar1 cup nonfat dry milk powder1 cup powdered nondairy creamer1/3 cup baking cocoa1/4 teaspoon saltADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:1-1/2 cups crushed ice1/2 cup milkWhipped topping, optional Preparation With a rolling pin, crush coffee granules into a fine powder between sheets of waxed paper. Place in an airtight container. Add the sugar, milk powder, creamer, cocoa and salt. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year....

Ingredients Dough for double-crust pie18 saltines, broken in half1-1/2 cups sugar1-1/4 cups water2 tablespoons lemon juice1 teaspoon cream of tartar1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, roll half of dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate. Layer crackers in shell; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine remaining ingredients; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 2-inch cubes1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained1 medium onion, chopped1 cup chicken broth1/3 cup raisins2 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons ground coriander2 teaspoons ground cumin1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper8 bone-in chicken thighs (about 3 pounds), skin removed2 medium tomatoes, chopped1/2 cup pitted green olives1 tablespoon cornstarch1 tablespoon cold waterHot cooked couscous Preparation In a 6-qt....