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Ingredients 5 medium sweet potatoes (about 2-1/2 pounds), peeled4 large apples, peeled7 tablespoons maple syrup, divided6 tablespoons butter, divided1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans2 tablespoons cornstarch1 tablespoon grated orange zest1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg3 tablespoons orange juiceTOPPING:1 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon3 tablespoons cold butter1 cup chopped pecans Preparation Cut sweet potatoes and apples into 1/4-in. slices. Place sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven; cover with water....

Ingredients 4 large eggs, room temperature2 cups sugar2 cups sour cream2 teaspoons maple flavoring2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking sodaDash salt1/2 cup chopped pecansFROSTING:6 tablespoons butter, softened4-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons maple syrup1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/4 cup peanut butter chips1/2 teaspoon red paste food coloring1/4 teaspoon yellow paste food coloring Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar. Add sour cream and maple flavoring....

Ingredients 1-1/3 cups semisweet chocolate chips2/3 cup fat-free sweetened condensed milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/3 cups miniature marshmallows2 whole reduced-fat graham crackers, broken into bite-sized pieces Preparation Line an 8-in. square pan with foil and coat with cooking spray; set aside. In a small heavy saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips with milk; stir until smooth. Remove from the heat; cool for 2 minutes. Stir in vanilla. Fold in marshmallows and graham crackers....

Ingredients 1 c. whole milk 1 c. white bread 1 lb. ground beef 1 lb. ground pork 1 lb. ground buffalo 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 medium onion 2 large eggs 3 clove garlic 2 tbsp. dried oregano 5 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp. Coarse salt Freshly ground pepper 2 ripe tomatoes 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 small shallots 1/2 c. water 1/4 c. sugar 6 tbsp. balsamic vinegar...

Ingredients 1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained1 can (15 ounces) sliced beets, drained2 medium navel oranges, peeled and sectioned1 large apple, sliced1 medium banana, sliced1 medium jicama, peeled and julienned2 to 3 cups torn romaine1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts1/2 cup pomegranate seeds1 medium lime, cut into wedgesDRESSING:1/2 cup olive oil1/4 cup red or white wine vinegar2 tablespoons sugarDash salt Preparation On a large platter, arrange the pineapple, beets, oranges, apple, banana and jicama over romaine....

Ingredients 1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)1 cup water1 cup mayonnaise3 large eggs, room temperature2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 container (16 ounces) marshmallow creme1 can (16 ounces) chocolate frosting24 miniature marshmallows Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Line 24 muffin cup with paper liners. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, water, mayonnaise, eggs cinnamon and cayenne; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons sugar2 large eggs, beaten1 cup 2% milk2 tablespoons butter, melted1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/8 teaspoon pepper2 cups frozen corn1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn1 cup yellow cornmeal1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese3 green onions, thinly slicedOptional: Coarsely ground pepper and thinly sliced green onions Preparation In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Gradually beat in eggs. Beat in the milk, butter, salt, cayenne and pepper until blended....

Ingredients 2 medium sweet red peppers, thinly sliced2 medium onions, sliced1 pound small fresh mushrooms, quartered1/4 cup water1/4 cup vegetable broth3 garlic cloves, minced1 can (16 ounces) vegetarian refried beans3/4 cup salsa1 tablespoon chili powder1 teaspoon chipotle hot pepper sauce6 whole wheat tortilla (8 inches), warmed3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese Preparation In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute peppers and onions until crisp-tender. Stir in the mushrooms, water, broth and garlic....

Ingredients 24 Oreo cookies, crushed6 tablespoons butter, meltedFILLING:1 envelope unflavored gelatin1/4 cup cold water1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sugar3/4 cup 2% milk1 cup whipped topping10 Oreo cookies, coarsely chopped Preparation In a small bowl, mix crushed cookies and butter. Press onto bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Refrigerate until ready to use. In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over the cold water; let stand 1 minute. Heat and stir over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved....

Ingredients 4 salmon fillets (1 inch thick and 5 ounces each), skin removed3/4 cup mesquite marinade1/4 teaspoon pepper4 slices sourdough bread (1/2 inch thick)1/4 cup tartar sauce4 iceberg lettuce leaves4 lemon wedges, optional Preparation Place fillets in an 8-in. square dish. Pour marinade over fillets; turn fish to coat. Let stand 15 minutes. Drain salmon, discarding marinade. Sprinkle salmon with pepper. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly....

Ingredients 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1-1/4 cups warm orange juice (110° to 115°), divided1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar3 large eggs3 to 4 teaspoons grated orange zest1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 cup raisins6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flourGLAZE:1 cup confectioners’ sugar2 to 3 teaspoons water Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 3/4 cup warm orange juice. Add the butter, sugar, eggs, orange zest, salt, cinnamon, raisins, remaining orange juice and 3 cups flour....

Ingredients 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers (about 25 crackers)1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts1 teaspoon dried thyme1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts1/4 cup butter, meltedWarm marinara sauce, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Line a baking sheet with foil; grease foil. In a shallow bowl, mix the first 7 ingredients. Cut chicken into 1-1/2-in. pieces. Dip in melted butter, then in cracker mixture, patting firmly to adhere....

Ingredients 3/4 cup cold butter, cubed1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)2 large egg yolks2 cups sour cream1 can (29 ounces) sliced peaches, drained1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed Preparation In a large bowl, cut butter into cake mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Pat into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. In another bowl, beat egg yolks; add sour cream until smooth. Set aside 6-8 peach slices for garnish....

Ingredients 1 quantity Citrus Marshmallow Mixture c. crunchy peanut butter 1 1/2 oz. natural raspberry flavor gelatin 4 1/2 oz. milk coffee cookies 2 3/4 oz. butter Preparation Step 1Lightly spray a 8- by 8-inch cake tin with oil. Line the base with non-stick baking paper, extending the paper up and over two opposite sides. Spray the paper lightly with oil.Step 2To make the base, combine the cookie crumbs and butter....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms2 medium carrots, chopped2 celery ribs, chopped1 small onion, chopped1/3 cup all-purpose flour1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth2 cups cubed cooked chicken1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve roasted chicken-flavored rice2 cups fat-free half-and-half1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add vegetables; cook and stir until carrots are crisp-tender. In a bowl, whisk flour and broth until smooth; stir into pan....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour2 teaspoons sugar1 teaspoon baking powder3/4 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2 large eggs, room temperature1-1/2 cups reduced-fat plain yogurt1/2 cup fat-free milk1/4 cup canola oil1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese1/2 cup chopped Greek olives1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, combine the eggs, yogurt, milk, oil and mustard....

Ingredients 3-1/4 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3 tablespoons sugar1-1/2 teaspoons salt1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast3/4 cup 2% milk1/4 cup butter2 large eggs, room temperatureFILLING:1/3 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup sugar3 tablespoons butter, softened3 tablespoons maple syrup4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon3/4 teaspoon maple flavoring1/3 cup chopped walnutsGLAZE:1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1/4 teaspoon maple flavoring2 to 3 teaspoons 2% milk Preparation In a large bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, sugar, salt and yeast....

Ingredients PEANUT BUTTER DOUGH:1 cup butter, softened1 cup peanut butter1-1/4 cups sugar1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar3 large eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup chopped peanutsCHOCOLATE DOUGH:1 cup butter, softened1 cup packed brown sugar3/4 cup sugar3 large eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup baking cocoa1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups semisweet chocolate chips Preparation In a large bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk1/2 cup plain or seasoned dry bread crumbs3/4 teaspoon garlic salt1 pound lean ground beef1/4 cup ketchup1 teaspoon sugar1/2 cup canned sliced mushrooms1/4 teaspoon dried oregano2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese3 slices process American cheese, cut into thin strips Preparation In a large bowl, combine the milk, bread crumbs and garlic salt; add beef. Stir with a fork just until mixed. Press onto the bottom and 1/2 in....

Ingredients 2 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes1 cup chopped fully cooked ham1/2 cup chopped onion2 tablespoons canola oil6 large eggsSalt and pepper to taste1 cup shredded cheddar cheeseMinced chives Preparation In a large skillet, saute potatoes, ham and onion in oil for 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender. In a small bowl, beat eggs, salt and pepper. Add to the skillet; cook, stirring occasionally, until eggs are set. Remove from the heat and gently stir in cheese....