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Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1/2 cup mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter)1 large egg, room temperature2 tablespoons shortening2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon salt3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flourTOPPING:1 cup maple syrup3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnutsFILLING:1/3 cup sugar1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon3 tablespoons butter, softened Preparation In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine potatoes, egg, shortening, sugar, salt, yeast mixture and 1 cup flour; beat on medium speed until smooth....

Ingredients 3 pounds small red potatoes, quartered1-1/2 cups beef stock, divided 3 slices white bread, torn into small pieces2 large portobello mushrooms (about 6 ounces), cut into chunks1 medium onion, cut into wedges1 medium carrot, cut into chunks1 celery rib, cut into chunks3 garlic cloves, halved2 large eggs, lightly beaten1-1/4 pounds ground beef3/4 pound ground pork2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce2 teaspoons salt, divided 1 teaspoon pepper, divided GLAZE:1/2 cup ketchup2 tablespoons tomato paste2 tablespoons brown sugarPOTATOES:3 tablespoons butter...

Ingredients 2 slice day-old white bread 3 tbsp. ouzo 1/2 medium onion 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1 lb. ground beef (85 percent lean) 1 large egg 2 large egg yolks 2 tbsp. capers 1 small garlic clove 3 tbsp. finely chopped fresh mint 1/2 tsp. dried oregano 1 1/4 tsp. Coarse salt Freshly ground pepper 1 lemon Preparation Step 1Tear bread into bite-size pieces, and place in a small bowl....

Ingredients 3 c. stuffing mix 1 stalk celery 5 6 mushrooms 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper 1 1/2 c. chicken broth Cooking spray 2 or 3 pita rounds mayonnaise Sliced turkey (or deli turkey) Lettuce 1 orange water 1 package fresh cranberries 1 c. sugar 1/2 tsp. ground ginger Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Combine the stuffing mix, celery, mushrooms, pepper, and broth in a mixing bowl. Squish it with your clean hands until evenly mixed....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups butter, softened2 cups sugar2 large eggs, lightly beaten1/2 cup light molasses4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon3/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground clovesFROSTING:1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar3 tablespoons butter, softened1 tablespoon vanilla extract1 to 2 tablespoons whole milk Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and molasses. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 1 loaf (1 pound) French bread3 tablespoons butter, melted3 ounces sliced turkey pepperoni1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley Preparation Cut loaf of bread in half widthwise; cut into 1-in. slices, leaving slices attached at bottom. Brush butter on both sides of each slice. Arrange pepperoni between slices; sprinkle with cheese and parsley. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until cheese is melted....

Ingredients 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or hazelnuts3 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 medium sweet onions, thinly sliced1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon sea salt1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper 1/3 cup dry red wine10 ounces sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme, divided1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed1 package (4 ounces) fresh goat cheese Preparation In a small dry skillet, toast walnuts over low heat 5-7 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 to 2 drops green food coloring1 to 2 drops red food coloring1/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips1/4 cup finely chopped maraschino cherries, patted dry1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut1/2 teaspoon rum extract1/4 cup cherry preserves1/4 cup apricot preserves Preparation Line a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan with waxed paper; grease the paper and set aside....

Ingredients 1 cup light corn syrup2/3 cup sugar1-1/2 teaspoons lemon, apple or cherry flavoring1/8 teaspoon yellow, green or red liquid food coloring Preparation Place lollipop sticks in hard candy molds or arrange sticks 3 in. apart on greased foil-lined baking sheets; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine corn syrup and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cover and cook for 3 minutes to dissolve sugar crystals....

Ingredients 1 cup old-fashioned oats1 cup whole wheat flour1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 large egg, room temperature3/4 cup fat-free milk3/4 cup mashed ripe bananas1/2 cup creamy peanut butter1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract3/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chipsTOPPING:1/3 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup dry roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped1/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients....

Ingredients 1/3 cup sugar4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch1/4 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups milk1/2 cup half-and-half cream1/2 cup creamy peanut butter1 teaspoon vanilla extractWhipped cream, optional Preparation In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Gradually stir in milk and cream; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in peanut butter and vanilla until smooth. Pour into serving dishes; refrigerate. Garnish with whipped cream if desired....

Ingredients 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped 1 small jalapeno, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 lb. ground sirloin 2 tbsp. chili powder 1 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar 8 corn tortillas 4 oz. Cotija cheese, crumbled (or other cheese, shredded) Sliced baby cucumbers cilantro Sliced radishes Sliced scallions Additional crumbled Cotija cheese Preparation Step 1Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons tahini 2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 2 large), peeled and cubedTOPPING:1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons cold butter2 tablespoons sesame seedsFILLING:3 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons maple syrup2 tablespoons white miso paste1 tablespoon rice vinegar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground ginger Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Place tahini in freezer for 20 minutes. Place sweet potatoes in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil....

Ingredients 4 pita breads (6 inches)2 teaspoons olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese3 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon Italian seasoningThinly sliced fresh basil, optional Preparation Place pita breads on an ungreased baking sheet; brush with oil. Top with garlic, 1 cup cheese, tomatoes, garlic powder and remaining cheese; sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Bake at 425° for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with basil....

Ingredients 2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1/2 cup sliced almonds1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts1/4 cup chopped candied orange zest1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped1 teaspoon shortening Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, mix confectioners’ sugar and flour. Whisk in cream. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2 minutes longer....

Ingredients 1/2 pound russet potatoes, peeled and quartered2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast2 tablespoons plus 3/4 cup sugar, divided2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)3/4 cup butter, melted2 eggs, beaten3/4 cup sugar2/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder1 tablespoon salt2 teaspoons vanilla extract8 cups all-purpose flourFILLING:1/2 cup butter, melted3/4 cup packed brown sugar3 tablespoons ground cinnamonICING:2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/4 cup milk2 tablespoons butter, melted1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water....

Ingredients 1 small onion, sliced1 garlic clove, minced4-1/2 teaspoons butter4 fresh mushrooms, sliced4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup milkHot pepper sauce to taste1 package (32 ounces) frozen fully cooked homestyle meatballs, thawed2 tablespoons sour creamHot cooked noodles Preparation In a large saucepan, saute the onion and garlic in butter until tender. Add mushrooms; cook for 1 minute. Stir in flour and salt until blended. Gradually add the milk and hot pepper sauce....

Ingredients 1/2 cup tomato juice1 egg3/4 cup quick-cooking oats2 teaspoons dried minced onion1 teaspoon chili powder1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef3 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups milk8 slices process cheese (Velveeta)1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained2 small green peppers, cut into rings Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Pat into a greased 9-in. square baking dish....

Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef1 can (16 ounces) refried beans1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles1 envelope taco seasoning2 tablespoons hot salsa12 ounces uncooked lasagna noodles4 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, divided1 jar (16 ounces) mild salsa2 cups water2 cups sour cream1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained3 green onions, chopped1 medium tomato, chopped, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 1/2 pound ground beef2 tablespoons chopped onion2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce, divided1 tablespoon canned chopped green chilies6 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmedShredded lettuce and sour cream, optional Preparation Crumble beef into a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish; add onion. Microwave, covered, on high until beef is no longer pink, 2-3 minutes; drain. Stir in 1 cup cheese, 1/4 cup enchilada sauce and green chilies. Place about 1/2 cup beef mixture off center on each tortilla....