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Ingredients 2 eggs3/4 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup vegetable oil1/4 cup evaporated milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats1/2 cup whole wheat flour1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup raisins1/2 cup chopped walnuts Preparation In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients; mix well. Combine oats, flours and salt; add to brown sugar mixture and mix well. Stir in raisins and walnuts. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until set....

Ingredients 2 cups vanilla ice cream2/3 cup cold milk2 tablespoons malted milk powder2 tablespoons chocolate syrup2 to 4 tablespoons whipped cream Preparation In a blender, combine the ice cream, milk, malted milk powder and chocolate syrup; cover and process until smooth. Pour into chilled glasses. Top with a dollop of whipped cream; serve immediately.

Ingredients Ice cubes2 ounces strong brewed coffee, cooled1 ounce vodka1/2 ounce orange liqueur1/2 ounce hazelnut liqueur Preparation Fill a mixing glass or tumbler three-fourths full with ice cubes. Add remaining ingredients; stir until condensation forms on outside of glass. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 2 c. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. kosher salt 1 tbsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 2 tbsp. vegetable shortening 5 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 c. buttermilk Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F. Position a rack in the upper third of the oven. In a large bowl, whisk the 2 cups of flour with the salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Using a pastry blender, cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse meal....

Ingredients 1 package (6 ounces) instant long grain and wild rice mix4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 teaspoons olive oil2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon honey2 teaspoons dried basil Preparation Prepare rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium-high heat for 5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°....

Ingredients 1 tbsp. honey 2 tbsp. soy sauce 6 clove garlic 1/2 tsp. ground coriander seeds 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper 1 flank steak (about 3/4 inch thick) Preparation Step 1Mix all the ingredients together, (except for the steak!), in a gratin dish large enough to hold the flank steak. Place the steak in the dish, turning it to coat all sides with the marinade. Cover with plastic wrap, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour....

Ingredients 4 cups cold 2% milk2 packages (3.9 ounces each) instant chocolate pudding mix1 prepared angel food cake (8 to 10 ounces), cut into 1-inch cubes1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed2 packages (8 ounces each) Reese’s mini peanut butter cups Preparation In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mixes 2 minutes. Let stand 2 minutes or until soft-set. In a 3-qt. trifle bowl or glass bowl, layer half each of the cake cubes, pudding, whipped topping and peanut butter cups....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups white baking chips1 package (10 ounces) pretzel rodsColored candy stars or sprinklesColored sugar or edible glitter Preparation In a microwave, melt chips; stir until smooth. Dip each pretzel rod halfway into melted chips; allow excess to drip off. Sprinkle coatings with candy stars and colored sugar. Place pretzels on waxed paper; let stand until dry. Store in an airtight container.

Ingredients 1/2 c. diced avocado 1 1/2 tbsp. sour cream 2 tsp. lime juice 2 tsp. chopped fresh cilantro 1/4 tsp. coarse salt Pinch ground cumin 2 tbsp. water 3/4 c. diced mango 1/4 c. diced red onion 1/4 c. diced jalapeños 1/4 c. diced tomatoes 1 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish 2 tbsp. lime juice 1 tsp. coarse salt 1/2 c. cooked shrimp, coarsely chopped 1 1/2 c....

Ingredients 12 ounces uncooked linguine1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions1 garlic clove, minced1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon seafood seasoning1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook onions and garlic in butter for 1 minute. Stir in seafood seasoning; cook 1 minute longer. Add shrimp; cook for 3-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink....

Ingredients Pastry for single-crust pie (9 in.)4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed2 cups sugar3/4 cup water4 large egg yolks, room temperature2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons butter1/2 teaspoon almond extractMERINGUE:4 large egg whites, room temperature1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle. Transfer to a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate; flute edge....

Ingredients 1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled1 tablespoon lime juice1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper6 hot dogs6 hot dog buns, split1 small tomato, chopped3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled Preparation In a small bowl, mash avocado with a fork, stirring in lime juice, salt and pepper. Grill hot dogs, covered, over medium heat until heated through, 7-9 minutes, turning occasionally. Serve in buns. Top with avocado mixture, tomato, onion and bacon....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. Cooking oil 1 onion 3 cloves garlic 3 c. water 3 1/2 c. canned tomatoes (one 28-ounce can) 1 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper tsp. cayenne 1/2 tsp. packed saffron threads 1 1/2 lb. monkfish fillets 3 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley 1 c. couscous Preparation Step 1In a large pot, heat the oil over moderately low heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 2 eggs2 tablespoons milk1/4 cup ketchup1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 pounds lean ground beefSTUFFING:1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced1 medium onion, chopped2 tablespoons butter2 cups soft bread crumbs2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large bowl, beat eggs, milk, ketchup, salt and pepper. Add beef and mix well. Pat half of the meat mixture into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan; set aside....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and chopped1/2 pound baby portobello mushrooms, chopped2-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided 2 tablespoons lemon juice1/4 cup panko bread crumbs1 package (20 ounces) turkey breast tenderloins1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon grated lemon zest Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Place artichoke hearts, mushrooms, 1/2 cup broth and lemon juice in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until mushrooms are tender and liquid is evaporated, 7-9 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 package Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets (1 sheet) 1 egg 1 tbsp. water 1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces) 1/4 c. Pace® Chunky Salsa 5 Pitted ripe olives (optional) chili powder Preparation Step 1Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Beat the egg and water in a small bowl with a fork or whisk. Stir the cheese and salsa in a small bowl.Step 2Unfold the pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface....

Ingredients 1 medium head cabbage1 tablespoon salt1-1/2 cups sugar1 cup vinegar1 teaspoon mustard seed1 teaspoon celery seed2 cups chopped celery1 small green pepper, chopped1 small sweet red pepper, chopped2 carrots, shredded Preparation Shred cabbage and toss with salt. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. In a saucepan, heat sugar, vinegar, mustard and celery seeds. Cook until the sugar dissolves, about 10 minutes. Cool completely. Add to the cabbage along with remaining vegetables; toss....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter, divided12 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped2 cups semisweet chocolate chips1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme4-1/2 cups sugar1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk2 cups pecans or walnuts, chopped Preparation Line a 13x9-in. pan with foil; butter the foil with 1 tablespoon butter and set aside. Break German chocolate into 1-in. pieces; place in a bowl. Add the chocolate chips and marshmallow creme; set aside. In a large saucepan, bring the sugar, milk and remaining butter to a boil over medium heat, stirring often....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup butter, softened1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar2 teaspoons grated orange zest1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon salt4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Preparation Place first six ingredients in a food processor; process until dough comes together. Shape into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to roll. Preheat oven to 350°. On a floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-1/2-in....

Ingredients 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper6 slices deli ham3 slices aged Swiss cheese, halved1 cup panko bread crumbsCooking spraySAUCE:2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup 2% milk1/2 cup dry white wine1/3 cup finely shredded Swiss cheese1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and pepper; arrange in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top each with 1 slice of ham and a half slice of cheese, folding ham in half and covering chicken as much as possible....