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Ingredients 15 cups popped popcorn2 cups miniature marshmallows1 cup salted peanuts1 cup broken pretzel sticks, optional2/3 cup sugar1/2 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup light corn syrup Preparation In a large bowl, combine popcorn, marshmallows, peanuts and, if desired, pretzels. In a small saucepan, combine sugar, butter and corn syrup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. Pour over popcorn mixture; toss to coat. Immediately spread onto waxed paper; let stand until set....

Ingredients 3 cups uncooked medium pasta shells1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo or chickpeas, rinsed and drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, drained1 medium green pepper, chopped2/3 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained1/4 cup chopped green onions Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; add to bean mixture and toss to coat....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar3/4 cup vegetable oil1/4 cup molasses1 egg2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground clovesAdditional sugar Preparation In a large bowl, combine the oil, sugar and molasses. Add egg; mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, cloves and ginger; add to sugar mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or until easy to handle....

Ingredients 1 pound small fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced6 tablespoons butter, divided1 large onion, finely chopped2 celery ribs, chopped1/3 cup all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon pepper2 cups water1/2 cup sour cream Preparation In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute mushrooms in 3 tablespoons butter in batches; remove and set aside. In the same pan, saute onion and celery in 1 tablespoon butter. Add the flour, salt, pepper and remaining butter; cook and stir until smooth....

Ingredients 4 cups quick-cooking oats1 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts1 cup sweetened shredded coconut3/4 cup butter, melted3/4 cup orange marmalade Preparation In a large bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar and salt. Stir in remaining ingredients. Press into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 425° for 15-17 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into 30 bars.

Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 teaspoon minced garlic1 tablespoon butter1 pound thinly sliced deli roast beef1 jar (12 ounces) beef gravy6 slices Italian bread (1 inch thick), toasted1 tablespoon prepared horseradish6 slices provolone cheese Preparation In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. Add beef and gravy; cook and stir until heated through. Place bread on an ungreased baking sheet. Spread each with horseradish; top with beef mixture and cheese....

Ingredients 4 chicken leg quarters (3-1/2 pounds), skin removed1 teaspoon salt1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon pepper3 tablespoons orange juice concentrate1 tablespoon honey1 teaspoon prepared mustard Preparation Place chicken in a single layer in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25 minutes. In a small bowl, combine the orange juice concentrate, honey and mustard. Baste chicken with half the marinade. Bake 15 minutes longer; baste with remaining marinade....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups sugar1/4 cup water3 tablespoons orange juice concentrate2 cups pecan halves1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest Preparation In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, water and orange juice concentrate. Cook over medium-high heat, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 238° (soft-ball stage). Remove from the heat; stir in pecans and orange zest. Beat until mixture thickens and loses its gloss, about 2 minutes. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper to set....

Ingredients 1 can (21 ounces) peach pie filling1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained2 medium firm bananas, sliced1 cup green grapes1 cup miniature marshmallows Preparation In a large bowl, combine all ingredients; stir gently. Refrigerate until serving.

Ingredients 2 cups packed brown sugar1 cup butter, melted2 large eggs, room temperature2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon baking sodaDash salt8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbledFROSTING:1 cup creamy peanut butter1/2 cup butter, softened2 cups confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 to 4 tablespoons 2% milk6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 13x9-in. pan with parchment, letting ends extend up sides; grease paper....

Ingredients 2 bacon strips, diced1 pound ground beef1-3/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms1 large onion, finely chopped1 large carrot, finely chopped1 celery rib, finely chopped2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup beef broth1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon dried tarragon1/4 teaspoon pepper3 cups hot mashed potatoes3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, dividedPaprika Preparation In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp; drain, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings. Set bacon aside. Cook beef in drippings over medium heat until no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 2 eggs1 cup 2% milk1-3/4 cups soft bread crumbs1/4 cup chopped onion1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage1/4 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 pounds ground beef1 envelope (7.6 ounces) butter and herb instant mashed potatoes1 teaspoon prepared mustard1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased deep-dish 9-in. pie plate....

Ingredients 1 small onion, finely chopped1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced3 garlic cloves, minced1 boneless beef chuck roast (2 to 3 pounds)1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1/4 cup lime juice1 tablespoon chili powder1 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper6 flour or whole wheat tortillas (8 inches)Optional toppings: Torn romaine, chopped tomatoes, sliced avocado and sour cream Preparation Place onion, jalapeno and garlic in a 4-qt. slow cooker....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups sugar3 eggs3-1/4 cups prepared mincemeat3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup chopped pecansFROSTING:1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar3/4 cup butter, cubed1 cup confectioners’ sugar6 tablespoons half-and-half cream1 teaspoon rum extract9 dozen pecan halves Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in the eggs. Add mincemeat; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; add to the creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips1-1/2 teaspoons instant coffee granules1/3 cup sugar1/3 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons baking cocoa1/4 teaspoon baking powder1/8 teaspoon salt1/3 cup English toffee bits or almond brickle chips1 ounce milk chocolate, melted Preparation In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Stir in coffee granules until dissolved; cool for 5 minutes....

Ingredients 7 large eggs, separated1/3 cup baking cocoa1/4 cup boiling water1-1/2 cups plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt3/4 cup water1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar2 teaspoons grated orange zestORANGE GLAZE:2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/3 cup butter, melted3 to 4 tablespoons orange juice1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest Preparation Let eggs stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In a large bowl, whisk the cocoa, boiling water, 3 tablespoons sugar and 2 tablespoons oil; cool....

Ingredients 2 cups sliced onions, separated into rings1 tablespoon canola oil4 garlic cloves, minced2 cups sliced plum tomatoes1/4 cup golden raisins1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon4 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)Hot cooked couscous, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large nonstick skillet, saute onions in oil until tender, 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the tomatoes, raisins and seasonings; cook and stir 5 minutes longer....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar1 tablespoon baking powder1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1 large egg1/2 cup whole milk1/4 cup butter, melted1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberriesTOPPING:3/4 cup packed brown sugar1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1/2 cup chopped walnuts1/4 cup butter, melted Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Combine the egg, milk and butter; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Gently fold in blueberries....

Ingredients 1-2/3 cups zwieback, rusk or plain biscotti crumbs3 tablespoons sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/3 cup butter, softenedFILLING:2 cartons (15 ounces each) ricotta cheese1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup half-and-half cream2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 tablespoon lemon juice1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest1/4 teaspoon salt2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beatenTOPPING:1 cup sour cream2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Combine zwieback crumbs, sugar and cinnamon; mix in butter until mixture is crumbled. Press onto bottom and 1-1/2 in....

Ingredients 1/2 lb. fresh Italian sausage (about 4 links) 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 (17.5-oz.) package fresh gnocchi 2 c. jarred marinara 1 c. water 1 (16-oz.) ball fresh salted mozzarella, torn into bite-size pieces 8 oz. fresh spinach, roughly chopped 2 cloves garlic, grated or very finely minced Fresh parsley or basil leaves, for serving Preparation Step 1Remove sausage from casings and tear into bite-size pieces. Heat a large, oven-safe skillet over medium heat....