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Ingredients 1 dill pickle spear plus 1 teaspoon juice3 sweet pickles plus 1 teaspoon juice6 pitted ripe olives plus 1 teaspoon juice6 pimiento-stuffed olives plus 1 teaspoon juice1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/3 cup Miracle Whip1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted6 celery ribs, cut into 2-inch pieces Preparation Finely chop the pickles and olives; set aside. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, Miracle Whip, juices and salt until blended....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt2 large eggs, room temperature3/4 cup vegetable oil2 teaspoons grated orange zest1 cup buttermilk1-1/2 cups chopped fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips1 cup chopped walnuts3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar, optional2 tablespoons orange juice, optional Preparation In a bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. In another bowl, combine eggs, oil and orange zest; mix well....

Ingredients 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted, divided1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix30 dried figs, quartered1/2 cup chopped walnuts3 teaspoons grated orange zest2 tubes (13.9 ounces each) refrigerated orange sweet rolls with icing Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 10-in. fluted tube pan with 1 tablespoon butter. Place pudding mix in a shallow bowl. In a small bowl, toss figs and walnuts with orange zest. Reserve icing from sweet rolls....

Ingredients 6 chocolate or vanilla cupcakes baked in black foil liners1 can (16 ounces) plus 1 cup vanilla frosting1 cup chow mein noodlesRed and yellow food coloring12 honey wheat sticks or pretzel sticks12 mini marshmallows12 brown M&M’sChocolate jimmies Preparation Spread the tops of the cupcakes with a small mound of vanilla frosting. Insert chow mein noodles into cupcakes to look like spikes. Place in the freezer for about 15 minutes to firm up....

Ingredients 1/4 c. Paprika-Ancho Spice Rub 2 tbsp. Paprika-Ancho Spice Rub 2 rack pork baby back ribs 1 c. hardwood chips Preparation Step 1Using a kitchen towel, grasp a corner of the membrane on the underside of each rack and pull off the membrane. If necessary, cut the racks so that they will fit on your grill. Sprinkle the racks all over with the Paprika-Ancho Spice Rub and gently massage it into the meat....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 teaspoons Italian seasoning2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes1/4 teaspoon pepper4 boneless pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick and 6 ounces each)2 tablespoons olive oil Preparation In a shallow microwave-safe bowl, melt butter. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the Parmesan cheese, flour, Italian seasoning, parsley and pepper. Dip each pork chop in butter; place in bag, one at a time, and shake to coat....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)1/2 cup sour cream1/3 cup maple syrup1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt1 cup chopped pecansSTREUSEL:2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon brown sugar1 tablespoon butter, softened1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes....

Ingredients 3/4 cup maple syrup1/2 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup apple juice1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground allspice3 small butternut squash (about 1-1/2 pounds each)4 large apples, peeled and sliced Preparation In a small saucepan, combine the syrup, butter and apple juice. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from the heat; whisk in the cinnamon, salt and allspice....

Ingredients 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened1-1/2 cups packed light brown sugar3 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon maple flavoring or maple syrup2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup buttermilkCANDIED WALNUTS:1 tablespoon unsalted butter1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts1 tablespoon maple syrup1/4 teaspoon saltFROSTING:2 cups unsalted butter, softened1 teaspoon maple flavoring or maple syrup1/4 teaspoon salt5 cups confectioners’ sugar1/4 to 1/2 cup half-and-half cream3 tablespoons maple syrup, divided...

Ingredients 1/2 cup soy sauce1/2 cup sliced green onions1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon pepper2-1/2 pounds beef ribeye steaks Preparation In a shallow dish, combine the soy sauce, onions, brown sugar, garlic, ginger and pepper. Add the steaks and turn to coat; cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Drain and discard marinade. Grill steaks, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 8-10 minutes or until the meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds ground beef1 medium onion, chopped1 garlic clove, minced1 jar (14 ounces) spaghetti sauce1 cup water1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 eggs, lightly beaten1/4 cup canola oil1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni, cooked and drained2 cans (4 ounces each) mushroom stems and pieces, drained1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 cup soft bread crumbsAdditional mozzarella cheese, optional...

Ingredients 8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves2 cans (4 ounces each) whole green chilies, drained1 block (4 ounces) Monterey Jack cheese1/2 cup dry bread crumbs1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 teaspoons chili powder1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons butter, meltedTaco sauce, optional Preparation Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Remove seeds from the chilies and cut into eight pieces. Cut cheese into eight 2-1/2-in. x 1/2-in. sticks. Place one cheese stick and one piece of chili in the center of each chicken breast....

Ingredients 24 vanilla wafers2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened3/4 cup sugar2 eggs, lightly beaten1 tablespoon lemon juice1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup apricot preserves Preparation Place wafers flat side down in paper-or foil-lined muffin cups; set aside. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs, lemon juice and vanilla; beat well. Fill muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 375° for 17-20 minutes or until set....

Ingredients 6 c. finely diced mixed dried fruit 1 1/2 c. chopped walnuts 1 3/4 c. brandy 1/2 c. unsalted butter 3/4 c. packed light-brown sugar 3 large eggs 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp. Coarse salt 3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ground cardamom 1/4 tsp. ground cloves 1/2 c. apricot jam Preparation Step 1In a large nonreactive bowl, combine dried fruit, walnuts, and 1 1/4 cups brandy....

Ingredients 1 package organic corn tortillas 1 c. organic broccoli florets 1 c. roasted organic sweet potato 1 1/2 c. grated organic cheese (feta or Monterey jack) 1 piece organic salmon fillet 2 c. Ancho Chili Sauce 3 ancho chilies 6 tbsp. organic canola oil 1 medium organic onion 3 clove organic garlic 1 tbsp. organic cumin seed 1 tbsp. organic oregano 1 can organic plum tomatoes 1/2 c. organic dark raisins...

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats1 tablespoon paprika1 tablespoon chili powder1 teaspoon salt, optional3/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon pepper1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 to 4 pounds), cut up1/2 cup milk2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted Preparation Preheat oven to 375°; coat a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish with cooking spray and set aside. In a shallow bowl or large resealable plastic bag, combine oats, paprika, chili powder, salt if desired, garlic powder, cumin and pepper....

Ingredients 6 to 8 medium onions, thinly sliced2 tablespoons canola oil6 large eggs1 cup soft bread crumbs1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 cup minced fresh parsley Preparation In a large skillet, saute onions in oil until soft but not browned; drain well. In a large bowl, whisk eggs. Stir in the bread crumbs, cheese, parsley and onions. Place in a greased 10-in. pie plate. Bake at 350° until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes....

Ingredients 6 oz. sliced boiled ham 1/4 c. mayonnaise 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard 1 tsp. Hot sauce 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper 2 tbsp. snipped chives 4 slice firm white sandwich bread 1 tbsp. plus 2 teaspoons unsalted butter 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 4 eggs kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation Step 1In a food processor, pulse the ham until finely chopped. Transfer the ham to a bowl and stir in the mayonnaise, mustard, hot sauce, cayenne and chives....

Ingredients 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced peaches, drained and chopped1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and chopped1 tablespoon lime juice2 cups chopped seeded tomatoes1/4 cup diced onion2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro1 tablespoon cider vinegar1 to 2 teaspoons seeded chopped jalapeno pepper1 garlic clove, minced1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation In a large bowl, combine the peaches, avocado and lime juice. Add the remaining ingredients; lightly toss just until combined. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes....

Ingredients 8 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 oz. good-quality unsweetened chocolate 4 oz. good-quality semisweet chocolate c. all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 3/4 c. granulated sugar 3 large eggs 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 4 tbsp. unsalted butter 1/2 c. confectioners’ sugar 3/4 c. smooth peanut butter 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan and line with parchment, allowing a 2-inch overhang....