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Ingredients 1-1/2 cups whole milk2/3 cup packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1 large egg, lightly beaten2/3 cup creamy peanut butter2 cups heavy whipping cream2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/2 cup grape jelly or strawberry jelly Preparation In a large heavy saucepan, heat the milk, brown sugar and salt until bubbles form around side of pan. Whisk a small amount of hot mixture into the egg. Return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture is thickened and coats the back of a spoon....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 cup crunchy peanut butter2 tablespoons vanilla extract3-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar2 cups graham cracker crumbs2 cups chopped walnuts1-1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut2-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips4 teaspoons shorteningChopped nuts or sprinkles Preparation In a large bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter until light and fluffy Beat in vanilla. Gradually add confectioners’ sugar and mix well. Stir in the cracker crumbs, walnuts and coconut. Shape into 1-in. balls....

Ingredients 2 turkey wings, halved, or 1-1/2 pounds chicken wings1 small onion, quartered1/4 cup fresh sage leaves plus 1 tablespoon minced fresh sage, divided1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth4 cups water1/2 cup butter1/2 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons maple syrup Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. In a 15x10x1-in. pan coated with cooking spray, bake wings, uncovered, until dark golden brown, about 1 hour. Transfer wings to a stockpot; add onion, sage leaves, broth and water....

Ingredients 1 hard-boiled large egg2 to 4 tablespoons mayonnaise2 tablespoons lemon juice1 garlic clove, minced3 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 to 3 teaspoons sugar1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground mustard1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup olive oil1 large bunch romaine, torn3/4 cup Caesar-flavored salad croutons1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 can (2 ounces) anchovy fillets, optional Preparation Place the first 10 ingredients in a blender or food processor; process until egg is chopped....

Ingredients 1/3 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup butter, cubed2 tablespoons light corn syrup1-1/2 teaspoons 2% milk1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls2 teaspoons sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and milk; cook and stir over medium heat until blended. Pour into a greased 9-in. pie plate. Separate crescent dough into 4 rectangles; gently press perforations to seal. In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle evenly over rectangles....

Ingredients 2 small carrots, grated2 celery ribs, chopped1 small onion, chopped1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/4 cup butter, cubed2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained1 tablespoon sugar1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup all-purpose flour Preparation In a large saucepan, saute the carrots, celery, onion and green pepper in butter until tender. Set aside 1/2 cup broth. Add the tomatoes, sugar, pepper and remaining broth to pan; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 cup chopped mixed candied fruit1 cup finely chopped pecans1 cup finely chopped walnuts1 cup raisins1/2 cup chopped dried apricots1/2 cup chopped dried apples2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided1 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar2 large eggs2 cups applesauce2 teaspoons vanilla or rum extract2 teaspoons baking soda2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 teaspoon ground cloves1 teaspoon ground allspice Preparation In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients; add 1 cup flour....

Ingredients 3 packets unflavored gelatin1 cup water2 cups mayonnaise12 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped1/2 cup chopped celery1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper1/2 cup sliced green onions1/2 cup sweet pickle relish1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperThinly sliced fully cooked ham, optional Preparation In a medium saucepan, soften gelatin in water for 5 minutes. Stir over low heat until gelatin dissolves. Remove from the heat. Whisk in mayonnaise. Stir in eggs. Add celery, red pepper, onions, relish, salt and pepper; mix well....

Ingredients 1 pound bulk pork sausage4 large potatoes, peeled, cooked and cubed1 large onion, chopped6 large eggs, beaten6 slices process American cheeseSalt and pepper to taste Preparation In a large skillet, brown and crumble sausage; add potatoes and onion. Cook over medium-high heat for 18-20 minutes or until potatoes are browned. Gradually stir in eggs; cook and stir until set. Remove from the heat; top with cheese. Season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar2 large eggs1 tablespoon orange juice1 tablespoon grated orange zest1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup whole milkTOPPING:1/2 cup sugar1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon2 tablespoons butter, melted Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in orange juice and zest. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 1/4 cup orange juice4 teaspoons grated orange zest1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon pepper4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)1/2 cup julienned carrot1/2 cup julienned zucchini Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. In a small bowl, combine first 5 ingredients; set aside. Cut parchment or heavy-duty foil into four 18x12-in. lengths; place a fish fillet on each. Top with carrot and zucchini; drizzle with orange juice mixture. Fold parchment over fish....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar1/2 cup butter, melted1-1/2 teaspoons maple flavoring2 large eggs1 cup chopped walnutsConfectioners’ sugar, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Whisk together flour and baking powder. In a large bowl, mix brown sugar, melted butter and maple flavoring. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in flour mixture and walnuts. Spread into a greased 9-in....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt4 large eggs, room temperature1 cup canola oil1/2 cup maple syrup3 cups grated carrots (about 6 medium)FROSTING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/4 cup butter, softened1/4 cup maple syrup1 teaspoon vanilla extractWalnuts, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. In another bowl, beat eggs, oil and syrup....

Ingredients 1/4 cup all-purpose flour3 tablespoons sugar1-1/2 teaspoons baking cocoa1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/8 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons 2% milk1-1/2 teaspoons butter, melted1/4 teaspoon vanilla extractTOPPING:2 tablespoons brown sugar1-1/2 teaspoons baking cocoa3 tablespoons hot brewed coffee1 tablespoon hot waterWhipped topping, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Stir in the milk, butter and vanilla until smooth. Spoon into two 4-oz. ramekins coated with cooking spray....

Ingredients 2 dried red chiles (or 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper) 4 stalk lemongrass 6 clove garlic 1 1/2 c. light coconut milk 2 1/2 tbsp. Thai fish sauce 1 tbsp. sugar 1 1/2 tsp. salt 1 1/2 lb. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast 1 1/2 lb. green beans 3 tbsp. olive oil 1 1/2 medium red onions 1 1/2 medium red bell peppers 2 tbsp. rice wine 1 c. chopped fresh basil leaves...

Ingredients Dough for single-crust pie 4 large eggs2-1/2 cups whole milk1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon almond extract1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400°. Line unpricked crust with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice....

Ingredients 8 cups torn romaine1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained3/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted2/3 cup canola or olive oil1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup cider vinegar1 tablespoon poppy seeds1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground mustard1/2 cup pomegranate seeds Preparation In a large bowl, combine romaine, oranges and walnuts. Place oil, sugar, vinegar, poppy seeds, salt and mustard in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Pour desired amount over romaine mixture; toss to coat....

Ingredients 4 pounds potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about 8 cups)1 medium green pepper, finely chopped1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 medium onion, finely chopped8 large eggs1 cup water1 cup 2% milk1-1/4 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a greased 6-qt. slow cooker, layer the first 5 ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk the next 5 ingredients; pour over top....

Ingredients 1 slice white sandwich bread 1 c. walnuts 5 tbsp. olive oil 3 tbsp. pomegranate juice 3 tbsp. lemon juice 3/4 tsp. ground cumin tsp. cayenne pepper 3 clove garlic 2 roasted red bell peppers 1 can diced tomatoes 2 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper 8 small lamb loin chops (about 2 1/2 pounds) 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour 3 tbsp. chopped mint (optional) Pita bread (optional)...

Ingredients Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)5 cups sliced peeled fresh peaches1 tablespoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon almond extract1 cup sugar1/4 cup quick-cooking tapioca1/4 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons butter Preparation Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom crust. Trim pastry to 1 in. beyond edge of pie plate; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the peaches, lemon juice and extract. Add sugar, tapioca and salt; toss gently. Let stand for 15 minutes....