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Ingredients 1 jar (12 ounces) peanut butter1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar1 cup sugar3 large eggs, room temperature2 teaspoons baking soda3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract3/4 teaspoon corn syrup4-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup English toffee bits or almond brickle chips Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream peanut butter, butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 4 medium unpeeled baking potatoes4 teaspoons salt, divided4 cups ice water1 tablespoon chili powder1 teaspoon garlic salt1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepperOil for deep-fat frying Preparation Using a vegetable peeler or metal cheese slicer, cut potatoes lengthwise into very thin strips. Place in a large bowl; add 3 teaspoons salt and ice water. Soak for 30 minutes. Drain potatoes; place on paper towels and pat dry. In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, garlic salt, cayenne and remaining salt; set aside....

Ingredients 1 pound bulk spicy pork sausage1 package (30 ounces) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed2 cups sour cream1 jar (16 ounces) double-cheddar cheese sauce2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Preparation In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until heated through....

Ingredients 1/3 cup golden raisins1/3 cup pine nuts3 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup olive oil2 packages (10 ounces each) fresh spinach, torn1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place raisins in a small bowl. Cover with boiling water; let stand for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside. In a Dutch oven, cook pine nuts and garlic in oil over medium heat for 2 minutes. Stir in raisins; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the spinach, salt and pepper; cook just until tender, 4-5 minutes....

Ingredients 4 quarts popped popcorn1 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup water1/2 cup light corn syrup1 teaspoon white vinegar1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup butter8 to 10 drops green food coloring Preparation Place popcorn in a large roasting pan; keep warm in a 250° oven. Meanwhile, in a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugars, water, corn syrup, vinegar and salt. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil....

Ingredients 12 ounces uncooked orecchiette or small tube pasta (about 2-1/2 cups)1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage1/2 cup chopped red onion1 medium fennel bulb, chopped1/2 pound baby portobello mushrooms, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1 bunch Swiss chard, trimmed and chopped1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided1/2 cup pine nuts or chopped walnuts, toasted Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat....

Ingredients 4 ounces uncooked spaghetti1/2 pound smoked turkey kielbasa, diced1 cup garden-style spaghetti sauce1 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese3 egg whites1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small nonstick skillet, saute sausage for 3-4 minutes or until browned; stir in spaghetti sauce. In a small bowl, combine ricotta cheese and 1 egg white; set aside. Drain spaghetti; add Parmesan cheese and remaining egg whites....

Ingredients 1 cup yellow cornmeal1/2 cup all-purpose flour3 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 large egg1 cup buttermilk1/2 cup 2% milk1/4 cup canola oil Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. In a small bowl, whisk cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda. In another bowl, whisk egg, buttermilk, milk and oil until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking pan....

Ingredients 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese3 tablespoons sesame seeds1/2 teaspoon dried basil1 package (30 ounces) frozen roll dough (24 rolls)1/4 cup butter, melted2 tablespoons bacon bits, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine the parmesan cheese, sesame seeds and basil; sprinkle one-third in the bottom and up the sides of a greased 12-cup fluted tube pan. Place half of the thawed rolls in pan; drizzle with half of the butter. Sprinkle with half of the remaining cheese mixture and bacon bits if desired....

Ingredients 4 bacon strips, chopped12 sea scallops (about 1-1/2 pounds), side muscles removed2 shallots, finely chopped1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth8 cups fresh baby spinach (about 8 ounces) Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 2 tablespoons. Wipe skillet clean if necessary. Pat scallops dry with paper towels. In same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon drippings over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil12 garlic cloves, peeled2 pounds potatoes, cut into 1/4- to 1/2-inch cubes (about 7 cups)1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 large sweet red pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces Preparation In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat oil over medium-low heat. Add garlic cloves; cook, uncovered, until almost tender, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Increase heat to medium. Stir in potatoes, salt and pepper. Cook, uncovered, 15 minutes, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 10 uncooked bratwurst links3 bottles (12 ounces each) light beer or nonalcoholic beer1 large sweet onion, sliced1 can (14 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and well-drained3/4 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup chili sauce2 tablespoons ketchup1 tablespoon finely chopped onion2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish1 garlic clove, minced1/8 teaspoon pepper10 hoagie buns, split10 slices Swiss cheese Preparation In a large skillet, brown bratwurst in batches; drain. In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine beer, sliced onion and sauerkraut; add bratwurst....

Ingredients 4 cups old-fashioned oats1 cup sliced almonds1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup coconut oil, melted1/2 cup maple syrup1 cup dried cherries Preparation Combine oats, almonds, coconut, cinnamon, ginger and salt in a 3-qt. slow cooker. In small bowl, whisk together oil and maple syrup. Pour into slow cooker; stir to combine. Cook, covered, on low, stirring occasionally, 3-1/2 to 4 hours. Stir in cherries....

Ingredients 2 pounds medium red potatoes (about 7), quartered2 tablespoons butter1/4 cup sour cream1/4 cup 2% milk1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperPinch ground nutmeg Preparation Place potatoes and water to cover in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 10-15 minutes. Drain; return to pan. Mash potatoes to desired consistency; stir in remaining ingredients.

Ingredients 1/4 pound fully cooked smoked sausage, chopped1 small onion, chopped1 garlic clove, minced2 teaspoons canola oil1 cup chicken broth3/4 cup canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained1/2 cup uncooked instant rice1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning1 cup canned stewed tomatoes2 medium sweet red or green peppers, cut in half lengthwise and seeded2 tablespoons butter-flavored cracker crumbs2 bacon strips, halved1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese Preparation In a skillet, cook the sausage, onion and garlic in oil until meat is browned....

Ingredients 1 pound sliced bacon1 package (16 ounces) miniature smoked sausage links1/3 cup packed brown sugar Preparation Cut each bacon strip in half widthwise. Wrap one piece of bacon around each sausage. Place in a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Bake, uncovered, at 400° until bacon is crisp and sausage is heated through, 30-40 minutes.

Ingredients 2 cups crushed Ritz crackers (about 50)1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1 teaspoon garlic salt1 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage2 large eggs1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Place a rack in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan; coat the rack with cooking spray. In a shallow bowl, mix the first seven ingredients. In a separate shallow bowl, whisk eggs. Dip chicken in eggs, then in cracker mixture, patting to help coating adhere....

Ingredients 3 cups cooked tricolor spiral pasta1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 large tomato, seeded and chopped1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped green pepper1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles1/2 cup olive oil1/4 cup cider vinegar2 teaspoons sugar1 teaspoon chili powder3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cumin Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine oil, vinegar, sugar, chili powder, salt and cumin; shake well....

Ingredients 8 bacon strips, diced3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Mexican diced tomatoes1 medium onion, chopped1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained10 eggs1/2 cup shredded Colby cheeseFlour or corn tortillas, warmed, optional Preparation In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp; drain. Stir in tomatoes, onion and chilies. Simmer, uncovered, until onion is tender. With a spoon, make 10 wells in the tomato mixture; break an egg into each. Cover and cook over low heat for 15-20 minutes or until eggs are set....

Ingredients 1/3 cup chopped green pepper1/4 cup chopped onion3 large eggs4 large egg whites1 tablespoon water1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground mustard1/8 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1/3 cup fresh or frozen corn, thawed1/4 cup real bacon bits4 English muffins, split and toasted Preparation In a 10-in. skillet coated with cooking spray, cook green pepper and onion over medium heat until tender, about 8 minutes. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, egg whites, water, salt, mustard, pepper and hot pepper sauce....