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Ingredients 8 oz. bittersweet (70 percent) chocolate 6 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 large eggs 1 c. sugar 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1/4 tsp. salt 1 stick unsalted butter 1/4 c. sugar 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract 1/4 tsp. salt 1 c. all-purpose flour c. coarsely chopped walnuts 1 c. Crème fraîche Whole nutmeg Preparation Step 1Position a rack in the lower third of the oven; preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line bottom and sides of an 8-inch-square baking pan with foil, and set aside....

Ingredients 3/4 cup packed brown sugar3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom3 cups old-fashioned oats1/2 cup chopped dried apricots1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted3 large eggs, room temperature1-1/2 cups fat-free milk1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/4 cup butter, meltedTOPPINGS:3 cups vanilla yogurt1/2 cup apricot preserves, warmed Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix first 5 ingredients; stir in oats, apricots and pecans....

Ingredients 2-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce1/4 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth2 teaspoons sesame oil1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth2 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce3/4 teaspoon chili powder3 ounces uncooked thick rice noodles4 teaspoons canola oil, divided3 cups fresh broccoli florets2/3 cup chopped green onions3 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot1/4 cup unsalted dry roasted peanuts Preparation In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, soy sauce, wine or broth and sesame oil until smooth....

Ingredients CRUST:1/2 cup butter, softened1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1 cup all-purpose flourFILLING:2 pints fresh strawberries, divided2 tablespoons lemon juice3/4 cup sugar2 envelopes unflavored gelatin1/4 cup cold water2 cups heavy whipping cream, whippedRed food coloring, optional Preparation In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in flour. Press onto the bottom of a 9-in. or 10-in. springform pan; prick with a fork. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups butter, softened2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar3 tablespoons sugar4 teaspoons almond extract2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt2 large eggs, lightly beatenSlivered almonds and cinnamon sugar Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in extract. In another bowl, combine the flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap and refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to roll....

Ingredients 2 loaves (1 pound each) unsliced Italian bread (about 11 in. long)1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 cup shredded cheddar cheese3/4 cup sliced green onions1/4 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 pound thinly sliced fully cooked ham1 pound thinly sliced roast beef14 thin slices dill pickle Preparation Cut bread loaves in half lengthwise. Hollow out both halves of each loaf, leaving a 1/2-in. shell (discard removed bread or save for another use)....

Ingredients 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds)1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning1 medium onion, chopped1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1/2 cup barbecue sauce1/4 cup orange juice1 teaspoon garlic powder3/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1/4 teaspoon pepperHot cooked brown rice, optional Preparation Place chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker; sprinkle with poultry seasoning. Top with onion and tomatoes. In a small bowl, mix the next 7 ingredients; pour over top....

Ingredients 6 frozen fully cooked breakfast sausage patties (about 7 ounces)6 slices Italian bread (1-1/2 inches thick)3 slices Muenster or brick cheese, halved4 large eggs1 cup 2% milk1 tablespoon sugarMaple syrup Preparation Cook sausage according to package directions; cool slightly. Cut a pocket in one side of each slice of bread. Fill pockets with sausage and cheese. In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk and sugar. Soak bread in egg mixture, about 1 minute per side....

Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil1/4 cup chili sauce2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon hot pepper saucePepper to taste16 uncooked large shrimp (about 1/2 pound), peeled and deveined8 sea scallops (about 1/2 pound)Hot cooked rice Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first five ingredients. Add shrimp and scallops. Seal and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Discard marinade. Place shrimp and scallops on four metal or soaked wooden skewers....

Ingredients 1/2 gallon lime or raspberry sherbet, softened1 liter ginger ale2 cups lemon-lime soda2 cups grapefruit or citrus soda Preparation Just before serving, place sherbet in a punch bowl. Add ginger ale and soda; stir until sherbet is almost dissolved.

Ingredients 1/4 cup chopped onion1 tablespoon butter3 cups shredded cooked turkey1/2 cup water1/2 cup ketchup1/4 cup red wine vinegar1 tablespoon sugar2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon prepared mustard1 teaspoon paprika6 kaiser rolls, split Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Add the turkey, water, ketchup, vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and paprika. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until sauce is thickened....

Ingredients 1/2 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon white pepperDRESSING:1/4 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons crumbled Gorgonzola cheese1 tablespoon water1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1/4 teaspoon white wine vinegarSALAD:4 cups spring mix salad greens1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cut into wedges4 pieces bacon strips, cooked and chopped2 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced1 medium tomato, sliced1/4 cup slices red onion Preparation Toss shrimp with oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper; refrigerate, covered, 15 minutes....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups butter, softened3 cups sugar4 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon peppermint extract1 teaspoon vanilla extract5 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 package (10 to 12 ounces) white baking chips1 tablespoon shorteningBlack paste food coloring, optional Silver edible shimmer dust or sugar Preparation Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and extracts. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture....

Ingredients 2 medium ripe avocados1 tablespoon lemon juice1/4 cup chunky salsa1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Peel and chop avocados; place in a small bowl. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Add salsa and salt; mash coarsely with a fork. Refrigerate until serving.

Ingredients 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 teaspoon olive oil4 smoked boneless pork chops2 tablespoons butter1 package (1 pound) frozen pierogi (flavor of your choice)1/3 cup balsamic vinegar Preparation In a large saucepan, bring 7 cups water to a boil. Add beans; cook, uncovered, 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add pork chops; cook 2-3 minutes on each side or until heated through....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups water3/4 cup uncooked brown rice1-1/2 teaspoons reduced-sodium beef bouillon granules1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes1-1/2 teaspoons dried minced onion1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1 medium red onion, thinly sliced2 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons canola oil1/2 pound fresh snow peas1-1/2 cups shredded carrots1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar4 red snapper fillets (5 ounces each)2 teaspoons blackening seasoning Preparation In a small saucepan, combine the first six ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes or until rice is tender....

Ingredients 2 tsp. butter or margarine 1 clove garlic 4 slice sourdough bread 1 package Morningstar Farms® Barbeque Riblets 2 slice pepper Jack cheese 2 lettuce leaves 2 thin slices red onion Preparation Step 1In small bowl stir together butter and garlic. Brush 1 side of each bread slice with butter mixture. Place, buttered side up, on baking sheet. Set aside.Step 2Cook Morningstar Farms® Barbecue Riblets according to package directions. Top each riblet portion with two half slices of cheese....

Ingredients 1 large onion, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons olive oil3 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) tomato puree1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste1-1/2 cups water1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 tablespoon dried oregano1 tablespoon salt1 tablespoon sugarMEATBALLS:1 pound ground beef1/4 pound ground pork3/4 cup finely crushed saltines4 large eggs, beaten2 garlic cloves, minced3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1 teaspoon dried oreganoHot cooked spaghetti Preparation In a Dutch oven, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 pound bulk pork sausage1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1 can (8 ounces) water chestnuts, drained and chopped2 cups diced peeled apples1 cup chopped onion1/4 cup minced fresh parsley1/4 cup chopped fresh celery leaves1 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries2 garlic cloves, minced1-1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon dried savory1 teaspoon dried thyme1 teaspoon rubbed sage3/4 teaspoon pepperPinch nutmeg12 cups day-old bread cubes1 cup chicken broth Preparation Preheat oven to 350°....

Ingredients 6 boneless pork chops (6 ounces each)1 tablespoon canola oil1 jar (16 ounces) salsa Preparation In a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, brown the pork chops in oil; drain off any fat. Pour salsa over chops. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until a thermometer reads 145°, 20-25 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.