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Ingredients 3/4 cup packed brown sugar3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup leftover Maple Candied Sweet Potatoes3/4 cup evaporated milk1/2 cup butter, melted2 large eggs1/4 teaspoon ground nutmegPinch salt1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)TOPPING:1 tablespoon butter2/3 cup chopped pecans1 tablespoon sugar Preparation In a large bowl, combine brown sugar and flour. Beat in the sweet potatoes, milk, butter, eggs, nutmeg and salt. Pour into pastry shell. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped1 cup sliced pitted green olives1 cup sliced pitted ripe olives1 large carrot, finely chopped1 small red onion, finely chopped1 tablespoon grated lemon zest3 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon herbes de Provence1 cup uncooked orzo pasta Preparation In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 11 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until chicken, pasta and vegetables are tender, adding orzo during the last 30 minutes of cooking....

Ingredients 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian stewed tomatoes, undrained1/2 cup beef broth1/2 cup ketchup3 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce4 teaspoons prepared mustard3 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon soy sauce2 teaspoons pepper1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 large onion, halved and sliced1 medium green pepper, halved and sliced1 celery rib, chopped1 boneless beef chuck roast (2 to 3 pounds)3 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 cup cold water Preparation Mix first10 ingredients. Place onion, green pepper and celery in a 5-qt....

Ingredients 1 small onion, chopped1 tablespoon olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1 cup water1/2 cup heavy whipping cream2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules1 tablespoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon ground coriander1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined1/2 cup sour creamOptional: Chopped fresh cilantro and sliced avocado Preparation In a small saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended....

Ingredients 12 medium organic Meyer lemons 3 c. sugar Preparation Step 1Rinse the lemons and pat dry. Halve the lemons crosswise and juice them, reserving the juice. Using a spoon, scrape the pulp and seeds from the halves. Using a sharp knife, slice the peels 1/8 inch thick.Step 2In a large, heavy saucepan, cover the strips with 8 cups of cold water and bring to a boil; boil for 1 minute....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups sugar1 cup canola oil3 eggs2 cups A to Z ingredients (choose from list below)3 teaspoons vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt1 cup chopped walnutsA TO Z INGREDIENTS:Apples, peeled and shreddedApplesauceApricots (dried), choppedBanana (ripe), mashedCarrot, shreddedSweetened shredded coconutDates, pitted and choppedFigs (dried), choppedGrapes (seedless), choppedOranges, peeled and choppedPeaches, peeled and choppedPears, peeled and choppedPineapple (canned), crushed and drainedDried plums (prunes), pitted and choppedPumpkin, cannedRaisinsRaspberries, fresh or frozenRhubarb, chopped fresh or frozenStrawberries, fresh or frozenSweet potatoes, cooked and mashedZucchini, peeled and shredded...

Ingredients 4 cups ginger beer, chilled2/3 cup lime juice1-1/4 cups vodkaIce cubesLime slices, optional Preparation Combine the ginger beer, lime juice and vodka in a pitcher. Serve over ice. If desired, serve with lime slices.

Ingredients 3 cups Corn Chex3 cups Rice Chex5 tablespoons butter, cubed3 tablespoons white cheddar popcorn seasoning1 package (3.3 ounces) butter-flavored microwave popcorn, popped2 cups caramel-filled chocolate candies1 cup red licorice bites Preparation In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine Corn Chex and Rice Chex. Place butter in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high until just melted, 20-25 seconds. Whisk in popcorn seasoning until smooth. Pour over cereal; toss to coat....

Ingredients 1/3 cup butter, softened1 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup corn syrup1 teaspoon vanilla extract4 cups quick-cooking oats1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips2/3 cup chunky peanut butter4 Heath candy bars (1.4 ounces each), crushed Preparation In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until and fluffy. Beat in corn syrup and vanilla. Stir in oats; press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown....

Ingredients 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons steak sauce1/4 cup Miracle Whip1 garlic clove, peeled and minced, or 1 teaspoon garlic powder1 small onion, finely chopped2 cans (3-3/4 ounces each) smoked oysters, well-drained and chopped3 cups chopped pecans, divided3 tablespoons chili powderMinced fresh parsley Preparation In mixer bowl, combine the cheese, steak sauce, Miracle Whip, garlic and onion. Stir in oysters and 1 cup of pecans. Shape into two 9-in....

Ingredients 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup sugar1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 cup butter, melted2 cups frozen unsweetened blueberries, thawed2 cups frozen unsweetened sliced peaches, thawed1 tablespoon honeyCRUMB TOPPING:1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup old-fashioned oats1/4 cup chopped pecans1/8 teaspoon ground cloves2 tablespoons butter, melted Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, mix flour, sugar and cinnamon; stir in butter just until blended. Press into a 9-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom....

Ingredients 2-1/4 cups sugar2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/3 cups cake flour2 teaspoons baking soda2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking powder3/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg4 eggs1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin1 cup buttermilk1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce1/3 cup canola oil Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, pumpkin, buttermilk, applesauce and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Transfer to two 9x5-in....

Ingredients 1 large head cabbage1 can (8 ounces) no-salt-added tomato sauce1 small onion, chopped1/3 cup uncooked long grain rice2 tablespoons chili powder1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon salt1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook cabbage in boiling water just until leaves fall off head. Set aside 12 large leaves for rolls. (Refrigerate remaining cabbage for another use.) Cut out the thick vein from the bottom of each reserved leaf, making a V-shaped cut....

Ingredients 9 uncooked lasagna noodles1/2 cup chopped onion2 garlic cloves, minced2 cups diced zucchini1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms1 cup thinly sliced carrots1/2 cup diced green pepper1/2 cup diced sweet red pepper1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes1-1/2 cups water1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/4 teaspoon pepper1 carton (15 ounces) reduced-fat ricotta cheese1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided1/4 cup grated Romano cheese...

Ingredients 1/2 c. hot milk 1 tsp. espresso powder 1/4 c. mini chocolate chips 1 egg 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 c. flour 1/4 c. cocoa powder 2 tbsp. graham cracker crumbs 1/4 c. white sugar 1/2 c. light brown sugar 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt Simple Marshmallow Syrup Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line mini muffin tins with mini cupcake papers....

Ingredients 3/4 oz. dried porcini mushrooms 1 c. hot water 3 tbsp. unsalted butter One 3-ounce package enoki mushrooms Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 1/2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 lb. shiitake mushrooms 4 1/2 c. chicken stock or low-sodium broth 1 small onion 1 garlic clove 1 tsp. thyme leaves 1 c. arborio rice (7 ounces) 1/4 c. dry white wine 2 tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 tbsp....

Ingredients 1 cup packed brown sugar1 cup dark corn syrup1/2 cup butter12 cups Cheerios2 cups pecan halves1 cup whole almonds Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. In a large saucepan, heat brown sugar, corn syrup and butter until sugar is dissolved. Stir in cereal and nuts; mix well. Spread onto greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake at 325° for 15 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes; stir to loosen from pan. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container....

Ingredients 20 large fresh mushrooms3 tablespoons butter1 small onion, chopped1/4 cup dry bread crumbs1/4 cup finely chopped pecans3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon dried basilDash cayenne pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Remove stems from mushrooms; set caps aside. Finely chop stems. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add chopped mushrooms and onion; saute until liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; set aside....

Ingredients 1 package white cake mix (regular size)2-2/3 cups canned vanilla frostingBlue and green Fruit Roll-UpsFish candiesBlack shoestring licoriceCandy stick Preparation Prepare and bake cake according to package directions, using two greased 9-in. round baking pans. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Spread 1-2/3 cups frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Using the back of a spoon, make waves on the top of cake with remaining frosting....

Ingredients 10 large navel oranges1 kiwifruit, peeled, sliced and quartered3/4 cup fresh blueberries3/4 cup sliced fresh strawberries3/4 cup halved green grapes3/4 cup halved red grapesAdditional red grapes and blueberries, optional Preparation Peel and section two oranges; set aside. Make baskets from remaining oranges. For handle, score a 1/2-in.-wide strip over the top of each orange. Score peel from the base of the handle on one side to the opposite side. Cut along scored lines with a paring knife and remove peel....