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Ingredients 1/4 cup water2 tablespoons butter1/8 teaspoon salt1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 eggFILLING:2/3 cup heavy whipping cream, divided3 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips2 teaspoons sugarDash salt1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granulesConfectioners’ sugar Preparation In a small saucepan, bring the water, butter and salt to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add egg; beat until mixture is smooth and shiny....

Ingredients 4 cups graham cracker crumbs1 cup chopped peanuts1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1/4 cup peanut butter2 cups semisweet chocolate chips3/4 cup evaporated milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a large bowl, combine the crumbs, peanuts, sugar and peanut butter until crumbly. In a small saucepan, melt the chocolate chips and milk over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from the heat; add vanilla. Pour chocolate mixture over crumb mixture and stir until well blended....

Ingredients 3 egg whites1 cup packed brown sugar1 cup reduced-fat peanut butter1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce1/4 cup honey2 teaspoons vanilla extract3 cups quick-cooking oats1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup nonfat dry milk powder2 teaspoons baking soda Preparation In a large bowl, beat egg whites and brown sugar until frothy. Beat in peanut butter, applesauce, honey and vanilla. Combine the oats, flour, milk powder and baking soda; gradually add to peanut butter mixture....

Ingredients 24 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped1 cup heavy whipping cream1/4 cup butter1/4 cup thawed orange juice concentrate2 teaspoons grated orange zestVanilla ice cream, optional Preparation In a heavy saucepan, combine chocolate, cream, butter and orange juice concentrate. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until smooth. Stir in orange peel. Serve warm with ice cream or transfer to covered jars and refrigerate.

Ingredients 3 medium oranges1/3 cup olive oil1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce4 teaspoons sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/3 cup red wine vinegar1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Finely grate peel of one orange; set aside. Cut the same orange in half; squeeze juice into a 1-cup measuring cup. Add the oil, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, salt, pepper and reserved orange peel. Gradually whisk in vinegar; set aside....

Ingredients 2-1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin1/4 cup 2% milk2 cups heavy whipping cream1/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extractPAPAYA COULIS:2 cups coarsely chopped papaya 2 to 3 tablespoons lime juice1 tablespoon sugarFresh raspberries and fresh mint leaves Preparation In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over milk; let stand 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine cream and sugar; cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Add gelatin mixture and vanilla, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved....

Ingredients 6 bacon strips, diced1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms3 thin onion slices1 egg, lightly beaten1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish1 pound ground beef3 slices process American cheese3 hamburger buns, split Preparation In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels. In the drippings, saute mushrooms and onion until tender. Transfer to a large bowl with a slotted spoon; add bacon....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar4 large eggs, separated1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon almond extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder3/4 teaspoon salt, divided1 cup whole milk1 cup sweetened shredded coconut1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zestICING:2 cups sugar3 large egg whites5 tablespoons melted snow (or water)2 teaspoons light corn syrup1 teaspoon vanilla extractSweetened shredded coconut Preparation In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks and extracts; beat well....

Ingredients 3 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed1 cup sour cream1/4 cup whole milk1 small onion, chopped1 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons butter, melted1/4 teaspoon paprika Preparation Place the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender. Drain; place potatoes in a large bowl. Add the cream cheese, sour cream, milk, onion, garlic salt and salt; beat until blended....

Ingredients 2 navel oranges 2 tangerines 3 clementines 1 large shallot 3 tbsp. chopped mint leaves 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice 1 tbsp. walnut oil 1 tbsp. crème fraîche or sour cream 2 bunches of arugula (1/4 pound each) Salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Step 1Using a sharp knife, peel the oranges, tangerines and clementines, removing all the bitter white pith. Slice the clementines crosswise 1/2 inch thick and remove the pits....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped2 teaspoons canola oil2 large eggs, lightly beaten1/3 cup 2% milk2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce2 teaspoons Dijon mustard2/3 cup finely crushed cheese crackers1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1-1/2 pounds ground beef1/2 pound ground pork3/4 cup ketchup1/4 cup packed brown sugar Preparation Saute onion in oil in a small skillet until tender. Cool to room temperature. Combine the eggs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, crackers, salt, pepper, thyme and onion in a large bowl....

Ingredients 3 cups fresh pumpkin or squash seeds, washed and drained1/4 cup vegetable oil1/4 to 1/3 cup ranch salad dressing mix Preparation In a large skillet, saute seeds in oil for 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Using a slotted spoon, transfer seeds to an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with salad dressing mix; stir to coat. Spread in a single layer. Bake at 325° for 10-15 minutes or until crisp....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) mini penne pasta1/2 pound baby portobello mushrooms, chopped1 small onion, finely chopped2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon olive oil1 garlic clove, mincedSAUCE:5 tablespoons butter1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed1-1/4 cups whole milk1-1/4 cups half-and-half cream2-1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese1-1/4 cups grated Parmesan and Romano cheese blend1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbledTOPPING:1/3 cup panko bread crumbs2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley2 tablespoons butter, melted...

Ingredients 2 cups finely crushed graham cracker crumbs1 cup sweetened shredded coconut1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup baking cocoa1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, melted1 teaspoon vanilla extractFILLING:1/2 cup butter, softened2 cups confectioners’ sugar1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio or lemon pudding mix3 tablespoons whole milkTOPPING:1 cup semisweet chocolate chips3 tablespoons butter Preparation Combine graham cracker crumbs, coconut, sugar and cocoa. Stir in melted butter and vanilla. Press onto bottom of a greased 9-in....

Ingredients 1 turkey (12 to 14 pounds)1/2 cup butter, softened2 tablespoons salt1 teaspoon ground sage1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/2 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1 turkey-size oven roasting bagSTUFFING:1/2 cup butter, cubed1 small onion, chopped1 celery rib, thinly sliced1 package (12 ounces) seasoned stuffing cubes1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1 cup chicken broth1 large egg, lightly beaten Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from turkey breast; rub butter under the skin....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1-1/3 cups plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided2 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and 1-1/3 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour and baking powder; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips....

Ingredients 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 4 large eggs 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 3/4 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 2 stick unsalted butter 1 1/4 c. sugar 1 jar Nutella Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Lightly grease and flour a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan, tapping out any excess flour. In a glass measuring cup, lightly beat the eggs with the vanilla. In a medium bowl, whisk the 1 1/2 cups of flour with the baking powder and salt....

Ingredients 4 cups torn romaine2 medium navel oranges, peeled and sectioned1 small red onion, sliced and separated into rings1/4 cup olive oil3 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation On a serving platter, arrange the romaine, oranges and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients; drizzle over salad.

Ingredients 4-1/2 teaspoons butter, softened1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon onion powder1/8 teaspoon dried oregano1/8 teaspoon paprika1 submarine bun (about 6 inches) , halved lengthwise Preparation In a small bowl, combine the butter and seasonings; spread over cut sides of bun. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until toasted.

Ingredients 1/4 cup all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 pounds), cut up1/2 cup canola oil1 medium onion, chopped1 garlic clove, minced1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1 cup water1/3 cup creamy peanut butter1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon cider vinegar1 teaspoon chili powder2 teaspoons cornstarch2 teaspoons cold water Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat....