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Ingredients 2 cups crushed gingersnaps (about 38 cookies)2 tablespoons sugar1/3 cup butter, meltedFILLING:1 envelope unflavored gelatin6 tablespoons lime juice9 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped2-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1 cup sugar1 tablespoon grated lime zest Preparation In a large bowl, combine the gingersnaps, sugar and butter; press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Set aside....

Ingredients 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut3/4 cup chopped pecans1 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar1/2 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups old-fashioned oats2 cups chocolate chips Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place coconut and pecans on a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake for 6-8 minutes or until toasted, stirring every 2 minutes. Set aside to cool. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup unsweetened apple juice1-1/2 cups frozen unsweetened strawberries4 ounces silken firm tofu, cubed1 teaspoon sugar Preparation In a blender, combine all ingredients; cover and process for 45-60 seconds or until smooth. Pour into chilled glasses; serve immediately.

Ingredients 1 bacon strip, cut in half lengthwise2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)2 tablespoons fat-free ranch salad dressing3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mushrooms3 tablespoons finely chopped sweet red pepper3 tablespoons finely chopped green onions2 teaspoons cornstarch6 tablespoons fat-free evaporated milk Preparation In a small nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until cooked but not crisp. Drain on paper towel. Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness; spread with ranch dressing....

Ingredients 4 bacon strips, halved1/4 cup chopped onion2 celery ribs, finely chopped1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed or 1 cup imitation crabmeat, flaked1/4 cup butter, cubed4 cups crushed seasoned stuffing1-1/2 cups boiling water1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper4 walleye fillets (about 8 ounces each) Preparation In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain. In the same skillet, saute the onion, celery and crab in butter until vegetables are tender....

Ingredients 1/2 lb. angel hair 3 tbsp. Cooking oil 1/4 c. sugar 1 1/2 lb. club steak 10 scallions including green tops 3/4 c. canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock c. soy sauce c. sake or dry white wine 1/2 lb. soft tofu 1/2 lb. Napa cabbage 1/4 lb. mushrooms 1/2 lb. spinach Preparation Step 1In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the pasta until just done, about 3 minutes....

Ingredients 1 can (46 ounces) pineapple juice2 cans (12 ounces each) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed3/4 cup thawed lemonade concentrate6 cups ginger ale or white soda, chilledOrange slices, optional Preparation In a 1-gallon pitcher, combine pineapple juice, orange juice concentrate and lemonade concentrate. Add ginger ale and mix well. Serve over ice. Garnish with orange slices if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.

Ingredients 1/2 cup soy sauce1/2 cup red wine vinegar1/2 cup ketchup1/2 cup peach preserves1/3 cup minced fresh gingerroot2 tablespoons stone-ground mustard2 tablespoons brown sugar6 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper4 pounds pork baby back ribs Preparation In a small bowl, whisk the first 10 ingredients until blended. In a small container, reserve 1 cup marinade for basting. Divide ribs and the remaining marinade between 2 large resealable plastic bags; seal bags and turn to coat....

Ingredients 1/2 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks4 teaspoons cornstarch1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup maple syrup1/3 cup water1/3 cup white vinegar1 large green pepper, cut into 3/4-inch pieces1/2 cup maraschino cherries Preparation In a large skillet, saute the sausage for 3-5 minutes or until lightly browned. Drain on paper towels; set aside. Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set the pineapple aside. In a large skillet, combine the cornstarch, salt and reserved pineapple juice until smooth....

Ingredients 2 1/2 c. sugar 10 large egg whites 4 c. unsalted butter 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract Preparation Step 1Place sugar and egg whites in the heat-proof bowl of an electric mixer. Set bowl over a pan of gently simmering water, and whisk until sugar has dissolved and egg whites are hot to the touch, about 3 minutes. Test by rubbing the mixture between your fingers; it should feel completely smooth....

Ingredients 1 boneless beef chuck roast (2 to 2-1/2 pounds), cut into 1-inch cubes2 large onions, chopped3 tablespoons butter1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce2 teaspoons sugar2 teaspoons paprika2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 to 2 teaspoons salt1-1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds1 teaspoon dill weed1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon garlic powder1 cup sour creamHot cooked noodles Preparation In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, cook beef and onions in butter until the meat is browned. Add the next nine ingredients; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 quart coffee ice cream, divided1 tablespoon light corn syrup1/2 cup chopped Heath candy bars (about 1-1/2 bars)Whipped creamAdditional chopped Heath candy bars, optional Preparation In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips, 1/2 cup ice cream and corn syrup. Microwave on high for 45 seconds or until smooth. Spoon 1/3 cup of ice cream into each of four parfait glasses. Top each with 2 tablespoons chocolate sauce and 1 tablespoon chopped candy bars....

Ingredients 1/3 cup olive oil1/4 cup tomato sauce2 tablespoons minced fresh basil2 tablespoons red wine vinegar1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper2 pounds uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first six ingredients; add shrimp. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for up to 30 minutes. Drain and discard marinade. Thread shrimp onto six metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink, turning once....

Ingredients 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)1-1/4 cups water4 large eggs, room temperature1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1 cup coconut milk1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milkDash saltWHIPPED CREAM:3 cups heavy whipping cream1/3 cup confectioners’ sugarAssorted fresh berries Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Line 48 muffin cups with paper liners. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, water and eggs; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes....

Ingredients 3 ounces white candy coating, coarsely chopped, divided2/3 cup creamy peanut butter1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar3 teaspoons vanilla extract2/3 cup crushed granola cereal with oats and honey6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped2 tablespoons shortening2 cans (16 ounces each) vanilla frosting, dividedGreen paste food coloring36 cupcakes of your choice Preparation In a microwave, melt white candy coating at 70% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth....

Ingredients 1 cup sliced celery1/2 cup sliced carrots1 cup fat-free milk2 tablespoons cornstarch3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth2 cups diced cooked turkey or chicken2 tablespoons dried minced onion1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1 to 4 teaspoons curry powderHot cooked rice, optional Preparation Lightly coat a skillet with cooking spray; saute celery and carrots until tender. In a bowl, mix 1/4 cup milk and cornstarch until smooth. Add broth and remaining milk; mix until smooth....

Ingredients 4 bacon strips, chopped1 large apple, peeled and sliced2 tablespoons brown sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons sugar1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 large egg, room temperature3/4 cup 2% milk1 tablespoon butter, melted1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractOptional toppings: Confectioners’ sugar and maple syrup Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In an 8-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels to drain, reserving drippings....

Ingredients 1 package (.3 ounce) sugar-free orange gelatin1/2 cup boiling water1 can (14 ounces) fat-free sweetened condensed milk1 cup reduced-fat sour cream3 tablespoons grated orange zest1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed1 graham cracker crust (10 inches) Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in the milk, sour cream and orange zest. Fold in the whipped topping. Spoon into crust. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours....

Ingredients 1 pound medium leeks (white portion only)1 cup butter, cubed1 cup all-purpose flour1 quart chicken stock or 4 bouillon cubes dissolved in 1 quart hot water1 quart half-and-half cream1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup cooked potato, diced1 cup diced fully cooked ham Preparation Clean leeks carefully, rinsing well to remove soil. Cut into 1/2-in. pieces. Steam in covered container with 1/2 cup water until tender (can do this in microwave); Do not drain....

Ingredients 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 tsp. barbecue seasoning or seasoned salt 1 tbsp. honey mustard or sweet-hot mustard 4 slice deli smoked ham or applewood smoked Canadian bacon 4 slice Sargento® Deli Style Sliced Sharp Cheddar Cheese Preparation Step 1Place chicken breast halves between sheets of waxed paper; pound to 1/4-inch thickness. Sprinkle seasonings over chicken.Step 2Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat....