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Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1-1/2 cups warm buttermilk (110° to 115°)1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup whole wheat flour1/4 cup sugar3 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2 large eggs2 tablespoons canola oil1 teaspoon vanilla extractSYRUP:1 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened blueberries1/2 cup water1/4 cup maple syrup2 tablespoons sugar2 teaspoons cornstarch1/8 teaspoon salt Preparation In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in buttermilk; let stand for 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1 package (1 pound) angel hair pasta or thin spaghetti, broken into thirds1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes2 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons butter1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained2 cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges1 package (6 ounces) frozen snow peas, thawed and drained2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms2 cups shredded carrots2 bunches green onions, slicedDRESSING:2/3 cup canola oil1/2 cup white wine vinegar3 tablespoons soy sauce1 garlic clove, minced1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon honey1/2 teaspoon ground ginger3 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted...

Ingredients 3 large egg whites1/4 teaspoon cream of tartarPinch salt1 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extractRed and green food coloring, optional44 milk chocolate kissesBaking cocoa, optional Preparation Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Beat egg whites until foamy. Sprinkle with cream of tartar and salt; beat until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and vanilla, beating until stiff peaks form, about 5-8 minutes....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened3/4 cup butter, softened1 egg, separated3 tablespoons cold water, divided2 cups all-purpose flour7 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples3/4 cup sugar1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamonAdditional sugar, optionalVanilla ice cream Preparation In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Refrigerate the egg white. Beat egg yolk and 2 tablespoons water into cream cheese mixture. Gradually add flour until well blended. Shape pastry into a ball....

Ingredients 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed1 envelope unflavored gelatin3 tablespoons cold water1 cup finely chopped celery1 cup mayonnaise3 tablespoons lemon juice4 green onions, finely chopped1/2 pound cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined and coarsely choppedLettuce leaves and additional shrimp, optionalAssorted crackers Preparation In a saucepan, heat soup and cream cheese over medium heat until cheese is melted, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat; set aside to cool....

Ingredients 2 pounds lamb stew meat1 cup chunky salsa1/3 cup apricot preserves6 tablespoons dry red wine, divided1 to 2 tablespoons Moroccan seasoning (ras el hanout) 2 teaspoons chili powder1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1 English cucumber, very thinly sliced2 tablespoons prepared ranch salad dressing16 Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves Preparation Combine lamb, salsa, preserves, 4 tablespoons wine, Moroccan seasoning, chili powder and garlic powder. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours, or until lamb is tender....

Ingredients 8 cups Crispix2-1/2 cups miniature pretzels or pretzel sticks2-1/2 cups miniature cheese crackers3 tablespoons canola oil1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix Preparation In a heavy-duty resealable 2-gallon plastic bag, combine the cereal, pretzels and crackers; drizzle with oil. Seal and toss gently to mix. Sprinkle with dressing mix; seal and toss until well-coated. Store in an airtight container.

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter, divided1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced2 tablespoons all-purpose flour3 teaspoons curry powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth1 cup uncooked instant riceChopped fresh cilantro leaves, optional Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat; saute onion until tender and lightly browned, 3-5 minutes. Remove from pan. In a bowl, mix flour and seasonings; toss with chicken....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese, softened3 tablespoons sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 teaspoon grated orange zest Preparation In a bowl, beat all ingredients until smooth. Store in the refrigerator.

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg2 tablespoons orange juice1 tablespoon grated orange zest2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup chopped pecans Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, orange juice and zest. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in pecans. Shape dough into two 11-1/2-in. rolls; wrap in plastic....

Ingredients 1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces3 tablespoons butter1/4 cup finely chopped onion or 1 tablespoon dried minced onion3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules1/8 teaspoon pepper1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon browning sauce, optional Preparation Drain mushrooms, reserving liquid. Add enough water to mushroom liquid to measure 1-1/4 cups. In a small saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Stir in flour, bouillon and pepper until blended....

Ingredients 5 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 4 pounds)3 medium red potatoes, cubed (about 3/4 pound)1/2 cup butter, softened2 tablespoons mayonnaise3 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 to 1-1/4 cups whole milk3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain; return to pan....

Ingredients 1 c. all-purpose flour 1/4 c. granulated sugar 1/4 c. light brown sugar 2 tbsp. light brown sugar, combined with above brown sugar 1/2 c. rolled oats 7 tbsp. cold unsalted butter 1/4 tsp. salt 3 lb. peaches 1/4 c. cornstarch Ice cream, optional Preparation Step 1Make the topping: In a food processor, combine the flour, sugars, oats, butter, and salt and process until the mixture resembles coarse meal.Step 2Make the filling: Bring a large pot of water to a boil....

Ingredients 6 cups sliced peeled Golden Delicious applesSugar substitute equivalent to 1/3 cup sugar1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 slices reduced-calorie whole wheat bread2 tablespoons reduced-fat butter, melted1/2 cup orange juice1/3 cup fat-free whipped cream cheese1/2 cup reduced-fat whipped topping Preparation Place apple slices in a bowl. Combine sugar substitute and cinnamon; sprinkle over apples and toss to coat evenly. Place bread in a food processor; cover and process until fine crumbs form....

Ingredients 1 package (10 to 12 ounces) white baking chips2 teaspoons shortening1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted1/2 cup crisp rice cereal1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts, toasted Preparation In a microwave, melt baking chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Add the coconut, cereal and nuts. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Ingredients 5 tbsp. unsalted butter 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour 2 1/2 c. half-and-half or whole milk 1 lb. sharp Cheddar cheese 1/2 lb. Colby cheese 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg Pinch of cayenne pepper Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 lb. elbow macaroni 3/4 c. plain dry bread crumbs Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350°F. Generously butter a shallow 2-quart baking dish. Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a large saucepan....

Ingredients 2 cans (14 ounces each) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and coarsely chopped1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed3/4 cup plain yogurt1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise2 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon chopped seeded jalapeno pepper1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon seasoned saltTortilla chips Preparation In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the artichokes, cream cheese, yogurt, mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, Swiss cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, jalapeno, garlic powder and seasoned salt....

Ingredients 2 to 3 pounds whole chicken wings1 cup maple syrup2/3 cup chili sauce1/2 cup finely chopped onion2 tablespoons Dijon mustard2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Preparation Cut chicken wings into three sections; discard wing tip section. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine remaining ingredients. Set aside 1 cup for basting and refrigerate. Add chicken to remaining marinade. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 4 hours, turning occasionally....

Ingredients 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips2 tablespoons shortening36 large marshmallows12 lollipop sticksAssorted colored candy coating, melted Preparation In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Skewer three marshmallows on each stick. Spoon chocolate over marshmallows; set on waxed paper until firm. Drizzle with melted colored candy coating.

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, cubed2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped1 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup light corn syrup1 large egg, room temperature2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided 1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar Preparation In a microwave, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Beat in brown sugar and corn syrup until blended. Beat in egg. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and salt; gradually beat into brown sugar mixture....