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Ingredients 1 tube (16-1/2 ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie dough1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract3/4 cup seedless red grapes, halved3/4 cup green grapes, halved1/4 cup orange marmalade Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cut cookie dough into twelve slices, about 3/4 in. thick. On ungreased baking sheets, pat each slice to form 1/2-in.-thick circles. Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely....

Ingredients 8 cups water1/2 cup chopped celery leaves1/4 cup mixed pickling spices1 tablespoon salt2 pounds uncooked shell-on shrimp (31-40 per pound)PICKLING MIXTURE:2 large onions, sliced8 bay leaves1-1/2 cups olive oil3/4 cup white wine vinegar3 tablespoons capers2-1/2 teaspoons celery seed1-1/4 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce Preparation In a large saucepan, combine water, celery leaves, pickling spices and salt; bring to a boil. Add shrimp. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until shrimp turn pink, 4-6 minutes....

Ingredients 1 can (16 ounces) fat-free refried beans2 cups reduced-fat sour cream1 envelope taco seasoning1 plum tomato, chopped1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend3 green onions, sliced1/4 cup sliced ripe olives, drainedBaked tortilla chip scoops Preparation Spread refried beans into a 9-in. pie plate. Combine sour cream and taco seasoning; spread over beans. Top with tomato, cheese, onions and olives. Serve with chips. Refrigerate leftovers.

Ingredients 2 cups sugar3/4 cup buttermilk3/4 cup canola oil3 large eggs3 teaspoons rum extract2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground allspice2 cups shredded carrots1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained3/4 cup chopped walnuts3/4 cup dried currantsGLAZE:1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup buttermilk1/4 cup butter, cubed1/2 teaspoon corn syrup1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractFROSTING:2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened2/3 cup butter, softened4 cups confectioners’ sugar4 teaspoons rum extract...

Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped pecans1/2 cup dark chocolate chips1 frozen pie shell (9 inches)3 large eggs1 cup sugar1 cup dark corn syrup2 tablespoons butter, melted1 tablespoon coffee liqueur1 teaspoon ground ancho chili pepper1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup pecan halves Preparation Sprinkle chopped pecans and chocolate chips into pastry shell. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar, corn syrup, butter, liqueur, pepper and vanilla. Pour into pastry; arrange pecan halves over filling....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 medium onion, chopped, divided1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce2 teaspoons sugar1 teaspoon chili powder1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 can (16 ounces) refried beans2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped1 small green pepper, finely chopped2 cups sour cream3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blendOptional: Chopped green onions and chopped tomatoes Corn chips Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef and half of the onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked tricolor spiral pasta2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons prepared pesto1 garlic clove, minced1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperSALAD:1 cup canned white kidney or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained1 medium tomato, chopped1/4 cup fresh corn2 tablespoons sliced celery2 tablespoons diced red onion2 tablespoons diced carrot2 tablespoons roasted sweet red peppers, diced2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley2 cups Italian-blend salad greens8 peeled and deveined cooked large shrimpGrated Parmesan cheese, optional...

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon garlic salt1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 cup grated Romano cheese3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flourMelted butter Preparation In a bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add sugar, seasonings, cheeses and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes....

Ingredients 6 cups hot brewed coffee3/4 cup half-and-half cream6 tablespoons chocolate syrup7 teaspoons sugar6 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)Whipped cream in a can, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the coffee, cream, chocolate syrup and sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and mixture is heated through. Ladle into 6 large mugs. Stir with a cinnamon stick. Garnish with whipped cream if desired.

Ingredients 2 tablespoons sugar1 ounce vodka1 ounce light rum1 ounce gin1 ounce Triple Sec1 ounce lime juice1 ounce tequila1 to 1-1/2 cups ice cubes2 ounces cranberry juiceLemon slice, optional Preparation In a mixing glass or tumbler, combine the sugar, vodka, rum, gin, Triple Sec, lime juice and tequila; stir until sugar is dissolved. Place ice in a highball glass; pour in the sugar mixture. Top with cranberry juice. Garnish with lemon if desired....

Ingredients 16 small red potatoes1 can (14 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained2 large tart apples, peeled and cut into wedges1 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 16 slices2 tablespoons brown sugar1 teaspoon caraway seeds1 teaspoon salt, divided1 teaspoon pepper, divided1 boneless pork loin roast (3 pounds)3 tablespoons canola oil Preparation Place potatoes in a greased 6-qt. slow cooker. Top with sauerkraut, apples and kielbasa. Sprinkle with brown sugar, caraway seeds, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper....

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef1 egg white, lightly beaten1/3 cup chopped onion1/4 cup crushed saltines2 tablespoons fat-free milk1 tablespoon prepared horseradish1/4 teaspoon salt, optional1/8 teaspoon pepper1 jar (12 ounces) fat-free beef gravy1-1/4 to 1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms2 tablespoons waterHot cooked noodles, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the beef, egg white, onion, crumbs, milk, horseradish, salt if desired, and pepper. Shape into four oval patties. In a large skillet cook patties over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and meat is no longer pink....

Ingredients 2 c. milk 1 vanilla bean, split 2 large eggs plus 2 yolks 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil Preparation Step 1Bring milk and vanilla bean to a simmer in a heavy, medium saucepan. Remove from heat and allow vanilla to steep in milk for 30 minutes. Scrape seeds from vanilla bean into milk and return to a simmer over medium heat.Step 2Meanwhile, place eggs in a medium bowl, and slowly add about 1/3 of the warm milk mixture, stirring constantly....

Ingredients 1/3 cup unsalted cashews, soaked overnight1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained2 tablespoons tomato paste1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon sea salt1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional1/4 cup olive oil1 medium red onion, thinly sliced2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces1/2 pound Broccolini or broccoli spears, cut into 3-inch pieces1 cup sliced fresh carrots2-1/2 to 3 cups water1/2 cup julienned soft sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)8 ounces uncooked gluten-free spiral pasta...

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, softened1/4 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature, separated2 teaspoons grated orange zest3/4 cup all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon baking powder1/8 teaspoon baking sodaDash salt1/4 cup orange juice1/3 cup chopped pecansGLAZE:1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon orange juice Preparation In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolk and orange zest; beat until blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with orange juice....

Ingredients 2-1/4 cups water1-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of onion soup, undiluted1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices1 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 cup whole milk2 cups peach yogurt1 medium ripe peach, peeled and sliced2 cups vanilla ice cream2-1/2 teaspoons sugar Preparation In a blender, combine all ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Pour into chilled glasses; serve immediately.

Ingredients 3 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup creamy peanut butter2 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon 2% milkBATTER:2 cups sugar1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup baking cocoa1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking soda2 large eggs, room temperature1 cup water1 cup 2% milk1/2 cup canola oil2 teaspoons vanilla extractFROSTING:1/3 cup butter, softened2 cups confectioners’ sugar6 tablespoons baking cocoa3 to 4 tablespoons 2% milk Preparation In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, peanut butter, sugar and milk until smooth; set aside....

Ingredients 3-1/4 cups Kashi Heart to Heart honey toasted oat cereal2-3/4 cups old-fashioned oats1 cup unblanched almonds1/2 cup sunflower kernels1/4 cup ground flaxseed1/4 cup uncooked oat bran cereal1/4 cup wheat bran1/4 cup whole flaxseed3 tablespoons sesame seeds2 cups creamy peanut butter1-1/2 cups honey1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients. In a small saucepan, combine peanut butter and honey. Cook over medium heat until peanut butter is melted, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked spiral pasta3/4 pound turkey Italian sausage links, casings removed3/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper1/2 cup chopped onion1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1 cup fat-free half-and-half1 cup milk1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth1/2 cup grated Romano cheese1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon paprika1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook the sausage, red pepper and onion over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain and return to the pan....