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Ingredients 3/4 cup shortening1-1/2 cups sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 cup buttermilkFILLING:1 cup butter, softened2 cups marshmallow creme1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugarAdditional confectioners’ sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Line 18 muffin cups with paper or foil liners. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups canola oil2/3 cup tarragon vinegar1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 pound fully cooked ham, chopped1/2 pound cooked turkey, chopped1/2 pound cooked roast beef, chopped1/2 pound thinly sliced hard salami1/2 pound sliced pepperoni1 medium head iceberg lettuce, torn2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped2 to 3 Italian rolls, cubed2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation In a large bowl, whisk the first five ingredients. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour....

Ingredients 1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. sugar 1/2 c. unsalted butter 3 tbsp. ice cold water 3 oz. bittersweet chocolate 6 oz. semisweet chocolate 4 tbsp. unsalted butter 14 oz. can Pumpkin 12 oz. can evaporated milk 3/4 c. packed light-brown sugar 3 large eggs 1 tbsp. cornstarch 1 tsp. vanilla extract 3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 3/4 tsp. ground ginger 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 1 pinch ground cloves...

Ingredients 1 teaspoon vegetable oil1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/4 teaspoon paprika1/8 teaspoon salt or salt-free seasoning blend1 unpeeled medium baking potato1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Combine the first four ingredients on a microwave-safe plate. Cut potato lengthwise into eight wedges. Coat wedges in the seasoning mixture; arrange on the same plate. Cover and cook on high for 4-6 minutes or until tender, turning wedges once. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained2-1/4 cups water1-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut green beans, rinsed and drained Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the tomatoes, water, macaroni and bouillon; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 7 medium cucumbers, sliced1 small onion, sliced1 small green pepper, cut into thin rings2 tablespoons salt1 tablespoon celery seed2 cups sugar1 cup white vinegar Preparation In a large serving bowl, combine the cucumbers, onion and green pepper. Sprinkle with salt and celery seed. Combine the sugar and vinegar; pour over cucumber mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Ingredients 6 tablespoons butter, cubed7 ounces semisweet chocolate, divided1 sheet refrigerated pie pastry2 large eggs, room temperature1/2 cup sugar1/4 teaspoon orange extract1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 cup whipped toppingOrange zest strip, optional Preparation In a microwave-safe dish, melt butter and five chocolate squares. Cool for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, line a 9-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom with pastry. Line pastry with a double thickness of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Bake at 450° for 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1/3 cup old-fashioned oats3 tablespoons fat-free milk3 tablespoons reduced-fat plain yogurt1 tablespoon honey1/2 cup assorted fresh fruit2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted Preparation In a small container or Mason jar, combine oats, milk, yogurt and honey. Top with fruit and nuts. Seal; refrigerate overnight.

Ingredients Ice cubes2 ounces whiskey, bourbon or rye1/2 ounce sweet vermouth2 to 3 dashes bitters, optionalMaraschino cherry Preparation Fill a pint glass three-fourths full with ice. Add the whiskey, vermouth and bitters if desired; stir until well-chilled, 20-30 seconds. Strain into a coupe or cocktail glass or an ice-filled rocks glass. Garnish with a maraschino cherry.

Ingredients 4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries1/2 cup maple syrup2 tablespoons cornstarch1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup cold butter1 teaspoon almond extract Vanilla ice cream, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine blueberries, syrup, cornstarch and cinnamon. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. In a small bowl, combine flour and brown sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; stir in extract....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon maple syrup1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 to 2 teaspoons liquid smoke, optional1 pound ground pork Preparation In a large bowl, mix maple syrup, salt, spices and, if desired, liquid smoke. Add the pork; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into eight 2-1/2-in. patties. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook patties over medium heat until a thermometer reads 160°, 4-6 minutes per side....

Ingredients 1/3 cup minced fresh gingerroot2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches), crushed8 cups pomegranate juice2 cups water12 Raspberry Zinger tea bags1/3 cup honeyOptional: Pomegranate seeds and orange wedges Preparation Place ginger and cinnamon sticks on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Bring up corners of cloth; tie with a string to form a bag. Set aside. Place juice and water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat. Add tea bags and spice bag; cover and steep for 8 minutes....

Ingredients 4 flour tortillas (6 inches)1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips3/4 teaspoon shortening1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation Cut each tortilla into eight wedges; place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Meanwhile, in a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening. Stir until smooth; keep warm. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine confectioners’ sugar and cinnamon. Add tortilla wedges a few at a time; shake to coat....

Ingredients 2 cups vanilla ice cream1/2 cup frosted cornflakes, crushed1/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 cup honey Preparation Place four 1/2-cup scoops of ice cream on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Freeze for 1 hour or until firm. In a shallow bowl, combine the cornflake crumbs, sugar and cinnamon. Roll ice cream in crumb mixture to coat. Freeze until serving. Drizzle each serving with 1 tablespoon honey.

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups water1 cup salsa2 chicken bouillon cubes2 cups uncooked instant rice Preparation In a saucepan over medium heat, bring water, salsa and bouillon to a boil. Stir in rice; remove from the heat. Cover and salt stand 6-8 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.

Ingredients 1/4 c. light-brown sugar 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 1 pinch salt 1 pinch ground cinnamon 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 1/2 c. sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1/4 c. sour cream 2 tbsp. buttermilk nonstick cooking spray Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. To make the topping, in a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, salt, and cinnamon....

Ingredients 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained1 tablespoon chopped onion1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1 tube (8 ounces) crescent roll dough Preparation In a blender, combine the cream cheese, mushrooms, onion and hot pepper sauce; cover and process until blended. Unroll crescent dough; separate into four rectangles. Press perforations to seal. Spread mushroom mixture over dough. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side....

Ingredients 1/3 cup hazelnuts, toasted and skins removed2 cups roughly chopped fresh kale, stems removed1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided 1/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 12 ounces uncooked whole wheat linguine1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced 3 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon honey3 large tomatoes, chopped Preparation Pulse hazelnuts in food processor until finely ground. Add kale, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, basil, 1/4 cup olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt; pulse until smooth and creamy, adding oil if pesto seems dry....

Ingredients 2-1/3 cups water, divided1 cup dry oatmeal3 tablespoons butter2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast2/3 cup packed brown sugar1 tablespoon sugar1-1/2 teaspoons salt5 to 5-3/4 cups all-purpose flour Preparation In a saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add oatmeal and butter; simmer 1 minute. Remove to a large bowl and let cool to 110°-115°. Heat remaining water to 110°-115°; add yeast. To oatmeal mixture, add sugars, salt, yeast mixture and half of flour....

Ingredients 1 qt. cookie dough ice cream 1/2 c. vegetable shortening 1 1/4 c. light brown sugar 1/2 tsp. baking powder 3/4 tsp. salt 1/2 c. dark or Dutch-processed cocoa powder 1/2 tsp. instant espresso powder 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 2 c. all-purpose flour Preparation Step 1Line a 9-by-9-inch baking pan with foil or parchment paper.Step 2Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Step 3If using homemade ice cream immediately after churning, stir in cookie dough bits and then spread ice cream into the prepared pan....