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Ingredients 4 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast2-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)3 cups warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)1/2 cup butter, softened2 large eggs3/4 cup honey4 teaspoons salt14 cups all-purpose flourFILLING:6 tablespoons butter, softened2-1/4 cups packed brown sugar1 package (10 ounces) miniature semisweet chocolate chips3 teaspoons Gustus Vitae spicy chocolate cinnamon cane sugarGLAZE:3 cups confectioners’ sugar6 tablespoons butter, softened1 teaspoon vanilla extract6 to 8 tablespoons milk Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water; let stand 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1 oz. dried porcini (1 cup) boiling water 5 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 oz. sliced pancetta 4 garlic cloves 2 heads of radicchio (1 1/4 pounds total) Salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tsp. chopped fresh sage 1 lb. lumache pasta or medium shells 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 2 c. milk 1 1/2 c. heavy cream 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg 1/4 lb. Asiago cheese...

Ingredients 1 can (12 ounces) light tuna in water, drained and flaked1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained1/4 cup chopped red onion2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper12 Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves (about 1 medium head)1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients; toss lightly to combine. Serve in lettuce leaves; top with avocado....

Ingredients 5 tbsp. olive oil 2 cloves garlic 1 c. couscous 1 tsp. ground cumin 1/4 tsp. cayenne 3/4 tsp. salt 1 c. tomato juice 1 c. water 1 lb. mild or hot Italian sausages or a combination 1 tbsp. lemon juice 1 tomato 1/2 c. Chopped cilantro (optional) Preparation Step 1In a large frying pan with a lid, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderately low heat. Add the garlic, couscous, cumin, cayenne and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt to the pan....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, cubed1 large onion, chopped2 celery ribs, chopped1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning1/4 teaspoon pepper8 cups cubed French bread (8 ounces)3 cups cubed cooked turkey2 large eggs3 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth3/4 cup water2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Preparation In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion and celery; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until tender....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups crushed gingersnap cookies (about 30 cookies)1/4 cup butter, meltedFilling:4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1 cup packed brown sugar2/3 cup sugar1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice4 large eggs, lightly beatenTopping:4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted1/2 cup caramel sundae syrupWhipped cream, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice1-1/2 cups chicken broth1/2 pound thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped1 medium onion, chopped1 medium zucchini, chopped1 garlic clove, minced1 pound sea scallops1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning1/2 teaspoon dried thyme2 green onions, chopped Preparation In an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine rice and broth. Cover and microwave on high for 7-8 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Let stand for 5 minutes....

Ingredients 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3 cups whole wheat flour2/3 cup sugar1/4 cup baking powder1 tablespoon apple pie spice1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamonADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:1 cup 2% milk1 egg2 tablespoons canola oil Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Yield: 6 batches (1-1/3 cups each). To prepare waffles: Place 1-1/3 cups waffle mix in a large bowl. In another bowl, whisk the milk, egg and oil....

Ingredients 4 cups watercress1 cup thinly sliced fennel bulb1/2 cup fresh blueberries1/4 cup chopped fennel fronds1/4 cup pistachios, toasted1/3 cup refrigerated spinach salad dressing with bacon1 tablespoon orange juice1 teaspoon grated orange zest1 teaspoon teriyaki sauce Preparation In a salad bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 1 c. dried porcini mushrooms 2 lb. mixed fresh mushrooms 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 tbsp. unsalted butter 4 shallots kosher salt Freshly ground pepper 1 tsp. Fresh rosemary leaves 1 stalk celery 1/4 c. Marsala or sweet sherry 1 medium Yukon gold potato 1 c. canned chicken broth 1 tsp. fresh thyme or tarragon leaves 1 c. milk or cream 2 tbsp. Madeira or sherry Preparation Step 1Bring 2 cups of water to a boil....

Ingredients 3/4 pound sliced bacon, diced1 medium onion, chopped8 to 10 potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks1 medium carrot, grated5 cups water1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk2 tablespoons butter4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon ground mustard1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Preparation In a large skillet, cook bacon and onion; drain and set aside. In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, cook the potatoes and carrot in water for 20 minutes or until tender (do not drain)....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup seedless raspberry jam3 large egg whites6 tablespoons sugar1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut1 cup sliced almonds, dividedAdditional confectioners’ sugar, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners’ sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour and mix well. Press onto the bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake 18-20 minutes or until lightly browned....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups white wine2 medium onions, finely chopped (1-1/2 cups)1/2 cup lemon juice10 garlic cloves, minced16 chicken drumsticks3 bay leaves1 can (15 ounces) tomato puree1/4 cup honey1 tablespoon molasses1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons white vinegar Preparation For marinade, in a large bowl, combine wine, onions, lemon juice and garlic. Pour 2 cups marinade into a large shallow dish. Add chicken; turn to coat....

Ingredients 1 large onion, chopped2 large carrots, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped1 tablespoon olive oil1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup white vinegar1/4 cup ketchup1 egg, beaten1/4 cup fat-free milk1 slice white bread, torn into small pieces1/2 cup shredded zucchini1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon salt1 pound lean ground turkey2 cups uncooked instant brown rice...

Ingredients Graham Cracker Pie Shell1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, meltedFilling1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature1 cup creamy peanut butter (not all-natural)1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 1/2 cups heavy cream, chilled1 teaspoon pure vanilla extractMarshmallow Whipped Cream1 cup heavy cream, chilled2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar1 cup marshmallow cream4 Mini MoonPies, halved crosswise, for garnish1 tablespoon grated bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, for garnish Preparation For the pie shell: Preheat the oven to 350°F....

Ingredients Preparation Shake water off of lettuce leaves and lay in a single layer on a clean dishtowel.Roll the towel, starting with the edge closest to you, and lightly apply pressure all over the towel. (Don’t push too hard or you’ll bruise the greens).Unroll towel and use greens. Drain lettuce in a colander.Cover the top of the colander with a clean dishtowel, wrapping it around the edge.Shake the covered colander over the sink, moving it in all directions....

Ingredients 1 onion bagel or English muffin, split1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper2 tomato slices1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation On each bagel or muffin half, sprinkle half of the cheddar cheese and cayenne pepper. Top with a tomato slice. Sprinkle half of the Parmesan cheese over each tomato. Broil 6 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.

Ingredients 1 package (19 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini1/2 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup 2% milk1/4 cup plus 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided2 tablespoons lemon juice2 garlic cloves, minced8 cups torn romaine1 cup seasoned salad croutonsHalved cherry tomatoes, optional Preparation Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, milk, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, lemon juice and garlic. Drain tortellini and rinse in cold water; transfer to a large bowl....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef3/4 pound bulk pork sausage3 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste2 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons sugar1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper3 large eggs3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley3 cups 4% small-curd cottage cheese1 cup ricotta cheese1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese9 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained6 slices provolone cheese (about 6 ounces) 3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided...

Ingredients 2 c. raw cashews (10 oz.) 3 1/2 tsp. chile powder, divided 4 tsp. chipotle en adobo sauce, divided 1 garlic clove 1 tsp. nutritional yeast 1 tsp. onion powder 1/2 tsp. ground turmeric 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 1 1/2 c. boiling water, plus more as needed Kosher salt 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 c. fresh or frozen corn (thawed if frozen) 1/2 jalapeno, thinly sliced...