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Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 eggs1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup quick-cooking oats1 tablespoon baking cocoa1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1-1/2 cups diced peeled tart apple1/2 cup chopped walnutsConfectioners’ sugar Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture....

Ingredients 2 pounds haddock fillets1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon chili powderDash hot pepper sauce Preparation Place fillets in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine the remaining ingredients; spoon over fish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Ingredients 1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 lb. shallots 1 1/2 lb. asparagus 1 clove garlic 1 tsp. crushed red pepper salt 1/4 c. dry white wine 1 tbsp. Champagne vinegar 1 lb. squid ink linguine or tagliatelle 1/2 c. Crème fraîche 2 tbsp. snipped chives 2 tbsp. chopped parsley 1 tbsp. chopped tarragon 1/4 c. Fine dry bread crumbs Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese Preparation Step 1In a very large, deep skillet, heat 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of oil....

Ingredients 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour2/3 cup sugar1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2 large eggs, room temperature1-1/4 cups 2% milk1/2 cup canola oil1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 can (16 ounces) cream cheese frostingGreen food coloring and gold sprinkles, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, pudding mix, baking powder and salt. In a small bowl, beat the eggs, milk, oil and vanilla; add to dry ingredients and mix until blended....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups water3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice1/2 teaspoon salt4 cups milk1/2 cup sugar2 tablespoons butter1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamonCinnamon sticks and fresh fruit, optional Preparation In a large heavy saucepan, bring water to a boil over medium-high heat; stir in rice and salt. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Stir in milk and sugar. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 30-40 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently....

Ingredients 1 boneless pork loin chop (1/2 inch thick and 5 ounces)Dash pepper4 tablespoons water, divided4 teaspoons ketchup1 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon white vinegar1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauceDash onion powderDash ground cinnamon1 teaspoon cornstarch Preparation Season pork chop with pepper; place in a small nonstick skillet. In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons water, ketchup, sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder and cinnamon; pour over pork. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns1 tablespoon whole allspice1 tablespoon salt1 beef rump roast or bottom round roast (4 to 5 pounds)4 bacon strips, diced1 cup vinegar1 cup water12 whole peppercorns12 whole allspice1 large onion, sliced2 bay leaves1 jar (12 to 13 ounces) plum preserves or preserves of your choice2 gingersnaps, crushed1 cup beef broth or port wine1/2 cup all-purpose flour Preparation Place tablespoons of peppercorns and allspice in a cloth bag; crush....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups uncooked wagon wheel pasta1/4 pound bulk pork sausage3 tablespoons chopped green pepper2 tablespoons chopped green onion1 garlic clove, minced1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1/4 cup spaghetti sauce with mushrooms2/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided5 slices pepperoni, cut into quarters, optional1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In a skillet, cook the sausage, green pepper, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, drain....

Ingredients 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided2 fully cooked Italian chicken sausage links (3 ounces each), cut into 1/4-inch slices1/2 medium onion, halved and sliced4 cups fresh baby spinach1-1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar1 teaspoon stone-ground mustard Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium heat. Add sausage and onion; cook and stir until sausage is lightly browned and onion is crisp-tender. Place spinach in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, mustard and remaining oil....

Ingredients 1/2 loaf white bread, cubed1-1/2 cups cracker crumbs, divided2 cups chicken broth3 large eggs, lightly beaten1 teaspoon salt3/4 cup diced celery2 tablespoons chopped onion3 cups cubed cooked chicken1 can (8 ounces) sliced mushroom, drained1 tablespoon butter Preparation In a bowl, combine bread cubes and 1 cup cracker crumbs. Stir in broth, eggs, salt, celery, onion, chicken and mushrooms. Spoon into a greased 2-qt. casserole. In a saucepan, melt butter; brown remaining cracker crumbs....

Ingredients 4 tablespoons tahini4 spinach tortillas (8 inches), warmed6 large eggs2 tablespoons each finely chopped green onion, sweet red pepper and canned water chestnuts2 tablespoons shredded carrot1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes2 teaspoons sesame oil, dividedDIPPING SAUCE:1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted1 teaspoon rice vinegar1 teaspoon sesame oil1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest Preparation Spread tahini over tortillas; set aside....

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked linguine, broken in half1 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined3 cups fresh broccoli florets1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced12 cherry tomatoes, halved3/4 cup shredded carrots1/2 cup sliced green onions1/3 cup olive oil1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon lemon juice1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted Preparation Cook linguine according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups water1 cup sugar1 can (6 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed3/4 cup thawed lemonade concentrate4 large firm bananas, sliced1 can (29 ounces) sliced peaches, undrained and chopped1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, undrained1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained1 package (10 ounces) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed1 jar (6 ounces) maraschino cherries, undrained Preparation In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover and freeze until firm, 8 hours....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons cornstarch1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce3/4 teaspoon garlic powder3/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 package (16 ounces) frozen sugar snap stir-fry vegetable blend1 tablespoon sesame or canola oil2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast2 cups hot cooked brown rice1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted Preparation In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth, soy sauce, garlic powder, ginger and pepper flakes; set aside....

Ingredients CAKE BATTER:3-1/2 cups shortening7-1/2 cups sugar30 egg whites4 cups milk3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract10 cups all-purpose flour3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon saltCOCONUT FILLING:1 cup sugar1/3 cup cornstarch1/4 teaspoon salt2 cans (13.66 ounces each) coconut milk1 cup half-and-half cream8 egg yolks, beaten2 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract1 cup sweetened shredded coconutFROSTING:1 cup shortening1 cup butter, softened8 cups confectioners’ sugar6 tablespoons milk2 teaspoons clear vanilla extractDECORATIONS AND ASSEMBLY:11 wooden dowels (eight 2-3/4 inches x 1/4 inch, three 3 inches x 1/4 inch)3 cardboard cake circles (one 8 inch, two 5 inch)3 packages (1-1/2 pounds each) ready-to-use rolled white fondantAssorted snowflake cookie cuttersWhite edible glitter1 small new paintbrushAdditional clear vanilla extract2 to 3 drops blue food coloringPastry bag and round pastry tip #4Rock candy...

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef chuck1 small onion, grated5 cloves garlic—1 chopped, 2 smashed and 2 grated1 cup rice cereal crumbs, divided1/2 cup rice milk1 large egg6 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley, dividedSalt2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes1 package (12 ounces) corn or rice spaghetti1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste Preparation In a large bowl, combine the beef, onion, chopped garlic, 1/2 cup cereal crumbs, milk, egg, 2 tablespoons parsley and 1 teaspoon salt; shape into eight 2-in....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar1/2 cup cold brewed coffee1/2 cup canola oil2 large eggs, room temperature3 teaspoons cider vinegar3 teaspoons vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/3 cup baking cocoa1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon saltMOCHA FROSTING:3 tablespoons milk chocolate chips3 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips1/3 cup butter, softened2 cups confectioners’ sugar1 to 2 tablespoons brewed coffee1/2 cup chocolate sprinkles Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat sugar, coffee, oil, eggs, vinegar and vanilla until well blended....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds ground beef1-1/2 pounds bulk Italian sausage3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 cup chopped onion1 large green pepper, chopped1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste2 jalapeno peppers, finely chopped2 tablespoons chili powder2 tablespoons white vinegar1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard1 tablespoon dried oregano2 garlic cloves, minced1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin1-1/2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon paprikaSour cream, optional Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain....

Ingredients 1/4 pound uncooked chorizo or bulk spicy pork sausage2 tomatillos, husks removed, chopped1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice2 tablespoons chopped onion2 tablespoons chopped celery leaves2 tablespoons chopped carrot1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon pepper1 cup chicken broth1/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined2 tablespoons crumbled queso fresco or diced part-skim mozzarella cheese1 teaspoon minced fresh cilantro Preparation Crumble chorizo into a small skillet; add tomatillos. Cook over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until meat is fully cooked....

Ingredients 1/3 cup sour cream2 tablespoons mayonnaise1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon celery salt2 tablespoons chili sauce1 tablespoon lime juice1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/4 teaspoon salt1 beef flank steak (1-1/2 pounds) Preparation In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder and celery salt; cover and refrigerate until serving. Combine the chili sauce, lime juice, pepper flakes and salt; brush on each side of steak. Broil 2-3 in....