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Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1 large egg2/3 cup whole milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons baking powderTOPPING:1/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 tablespoon ground cinnamon1/4 cup cold butter Preparation Beat butter, sugar and salt in a small bowl until crumbly. Add the egg, milk and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour and baking powder; add to butter mixture. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish....

Ingredients 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin2 cups sugar1 cup canola oil4 large eggs, room temperature2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon saltFILLING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/3 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperatureConfectioners’ sugar, optional Preparation In a large bowl, beat the pumpkin, sugar, oil and eggs until well blended. In small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into pumpkin mixture until blended....

Ingredients 1 large egg2 cups half-and-half cream, divided1 cup soft bread crumbs1 small onion, finely chopped1-3/4 teaspoons salt, divided1-1/2 pounds ground beef1 tablespoon butter3 tablespoons all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon beef bouillon granules1/2 teaspoon pepper1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt3 cups water1 pound red potatoes, cubed1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed Preparation In a large bowl, beat egg; add 1/3 cup cream, bread crumbs, onion and 1 teaspoon salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly....

Ingredients 1/2 boneless fully cooked lean ham (4 pounds)Whole cloves2 cups ginger ale2/3 cup apricot spreadable fruit1/4 cup packed brown sugar3 tablespoons Dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon ground ginger Preparation Score surface of ham, making diamond shapes 1/4-in. deep. Insert a clove in each diamond. Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan; pour ginger ale into pan. Loosely cover with foil. Bake at 325° for 1 hour. In a small bowl, combine the spreadable fruit, brown sugar, mustard and ginger; brush some over ham....

Ingredients 2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced1/2 cup butter, cubed1 cup sour cream1/2 cup whole milk1/2 teaspoon dill weed1/4 teaspoon salt2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided1 large egg, lightly beaten1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix4 drops hot pepper sauce Preparation In a large skillet, saute onions in butter until tender. In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, milk, dill and salt until blended; stir in 1 cup cheese....

Ingredients 1 can (29 ounces) cut sweet potatoes, drained1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple3 tablespoons chopped pecans2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons butter, melted3/4 cup miniature marshmallows Preparation In a large bowl, mash the sweet potatoes. Stir in the pineapple, pecans, brown sugar and butter. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with marshmallows. Bake 5 minutes longer or until marshmallows are lightly browned....

Ingredients 2-1/4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 4 medium), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained1 cup pecan halves, chopped1/4 cup orange juice1 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons half-and-half cream1 teaspoon curry powder1 teaspoon grated orange zest1 teaspoon white vinegar1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragonTorn mixed salad greens and chutney, optional Preparation Place sweet potatoes in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, covered, 8-10 minutes or just until tender....

Ingredients 1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)1 package (10 ounces) peanut butter chips4-1/4 cups cold milk, divided1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract2 packages (5.9 ounces each) instant chocolate pudding mix1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed4 Nestlé Crunch candy bars (1.55 ounces each), crumbled Preparation Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Pour the batter into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups sugar1-1/2 cups water1/2 cup canola oil4-1/2 teaspoons white vinegar1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/3 cup baking cocoa1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda1/2 teaspoon saltPEANUT BUTTER BATTER:4 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup creamy peanut butter1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided1 egg1/8 teaspoon salt1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup chopped pecans Preparation In a large bowl, beat the sugar, water, oil, vinegar and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into oil....

Ingredients 2 large eggs1 medium onion, finely chopped1 envelope taco seasoning1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 pounds ground beefTaco sauce, optional Preparation In a bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Add beef; mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 400° for 14-18 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Serve with taco sauce if desired.

Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms2 medium onions, halved and sliced2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/4 teaspoon saltDash pepper1 French bread baguette (10-1/2 ounces), halved lengthwise1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese3/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves, divided3 medium tomatoes, sliced Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute mushrooms and onions until tender. Add garlic and seasonings; cook and stir 1 minute....

Ingredients 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped3/4 cup butter, cubed3/4 cup ground pecans1/4 cup all-purpose flour6 large eggs3/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extractGANACHE:4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped1/2 cup heavy whipping cream2 tablespoons butterDECORATION:2 ounces white baking chocolate, melted Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan with parchment; grease paper. In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a small bowl, mix pecans and flour....

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground turkey2 medium carrots, thinly sliced1 medium onion, chopped1/2 teaspoon garlic powder2 packages (3 ounces each) chicken ramen noodles1-1/2 cups water6 cups shredded cabbage1 cup frozen peas, thawed1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce Preparation In a large skillet, cook and crumble turkey with carrots, onion and garlic powder over medium-high heat until meat is until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Break up noodles and add to skillet; stir in contents of seasoning packets and water....

Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise1/3 cup loosely packed basil leaves10 slices white bread, crusts removed10 ounces thinly sliced deli turkey5 slices provolone cheese Preparation Place mayonnaise and basil in a food processor; process until basil is finely chopped, scraping down sides as needed. Spread mayonnaise mixture over each bread slice. Layer 5 bread slices with turkey and cheese; top with remaining bread slices. Cut each into 4 long pieces.

Ingredients 1 pound ground venison3/4 cup chopped onion, divided3/4 cup chopped green pepper, divided2 tablespoons canola oil1 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubed1 can (15 ounces) chili without beans1 bottle (12 ounces) chili sauce1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheeseNacho chips Preparation In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the venison, 1/2 cup onion and 1/2 cup green pepper in oil until meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 1 c. French green lentils salt 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 tbsp. white wine vinegar tsp. ground cumin 1/2 c. salted pistachios 1/2 c. feta cheese crumbles (about 3 ounces) 2 tbsp. finely chopped mint and thinly sliced red onion Preparation Step 1In a large pot, cover the lentils with 2 inches of water, bring to a boil and add 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Simmer the lentils over moderate heat until tender, 25 to 30 minutes....

Ingredients 3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-1/4-inch pieces1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 medium onion, chopped1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped4 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons dried oregano1 teaspoon ground cumin2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained, divided2-1/2 cups chicken broth, divided1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheeseOptional toppings: Sliced avocado, quartered cherry tomatoes and chopped cilantro Preparation Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat; saute chicken until browned....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened3/4 cup packed brown sugar1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/3 cup butterscotch chips Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the chocolate and butterscotch chips. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in....

Ingredients 1/3 cup raspberry vinegar1/3 cup olive oil3 tablespoons sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1/4 teaspoon pepper6 cups torn romaine2 cups fresh strawberries, quartered1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained1/2 cup chopped red onion1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted Preparation In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first seven ingredients; shake well until sugar is dissolved. In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine, strawberries, avocado, oranges, onion and pecans....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups sugar3/4 cup water1 tablespoon maple flavoring4-1/2 cups raw Spanish peanuts with skins1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the first four ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat for 20 minutes or until almost all of the liquid is absorbed. Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; sprinkle with salt. Bake at 350° for 24-26 minutes or until peanuts are well coated, stirring two to three times....