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Ingredients 4 cups sliced peeled fresh pears (about 4 medium)1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup water1 tablespoon orange juice1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 tablespoons cornstarch2 tablespoons cold water2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized gingerGINGERBREAD LAYER:1/2 cup buttermilk1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup molasses1 egg2 tablespoons canola oil1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, combine the first five ingredients; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1/2 cup 2% milk1 large egg1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning, optional Preparation Let milk and egg stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Combine all ingredients in a bowl; beat just until smooth. Pour into 4 greased 6-oz. custard cups; place on a baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350° (do not open door). Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until popovers are deep golden brown (do not underbake)....

Ingredients 2 cups thinly sliced onions1 tablespoon butter2 cups cubed cooked roast beef2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon ground mustard1/2 teaspoon sugar1/2 cup dry red wine or additional beef broth1 teaspoon browning sauce Preparation In a large saucepan, cook onions in butter over medium-low heat for 15-20 minutes or until tender and golden brown, stirring occasionally. Add beef and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes....

Ingredients 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup sugar1/8 teaspoon salt6 tablespoons cold butter1 egg yolk3 tablespoons cold waterFILLING:2-1/2 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples (about 2 medium)1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries1/4 cup sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 tablespoon milkCoarse decorating sugar Preparation In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt; cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Gradually add egg yolk and water, tossing with a fork until a ball forms....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt2 eggs1 cup milk1/4 cup vegetable oil1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extractTOPPING:1/4 cup butter, melted1/4 cup packed brown sugar1 cup chopped pecans Preparation In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. In another bowl, beat the eggs, milk, oil, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Into each greased muffin cup, spoon 1 teaspoon butter, 1 teaspoon brown sugar and 1 heaping tablespoon of pecans....

Ingredients 3/4 cup packed brown sugar4 slices canned pineapple (one 8-oz. can) 4 maraschino cherriesFILLING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar2 teaspoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten1/4 cup crushed pineapple, well drainedCRUST:1 tablespoon butter1/3 cup graham cracker crumbs1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. Sprinkle brown sugar into an 8-in. ovenproof skillet. Arrange pineapple in a single layer over brown sugar; place a cherry in the center of each pineapple slice....

Ingredients 2 cups 1% cottage cheese4 cups fat-free reduced-sugar vanilla yogurt, divided1 package (1 ounce) sugar-free instant pistachio pudding mix1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained1/2 cup halved maraschino cherries Preparation In a food processor, combine cottage cheese and 1 cup yogurt; cover and process until smooth. Place remaining yogurt in a large bowl. Add pudding mix; whisk for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened....

Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced1-1/2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 pork tenderloin (about 3/4 pound)2 medium red potatoes, cut into chunks Preparation In a small bowl, mix oil, garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper. Place half of the marinade in each of two resealable plastic bags. Add pork to one bag and potatoes to the other bag. Seal bags and turn to coat; refrigerate 8 hours or overnight....

Ingredients 4 dried ancho chiles4 dried guajillo or pasilla chiles2 tablespoons canola oil, divided1-1/2 cups boiling water2 pounds boneless pork, cut into 1-inch cubes1/2 cup chopped onion4 garlic cloves, minced3 cups chicken broth2 cans (29 ounces each) hominy, rinsed and drained1-1/2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano1 teaspoon saltOptional toppings: Lime wedges, sliced radishes, diced avocado and sliced red onion Preparation In a Dutch oven, saute chiles in 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat until heated through, 1-2 minutes, pressing with a spatula (do not brown)....

Ingredients 2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided 1/4 cup sunflower oil1 large egg, room temperature1/4 cup molasses2 cups white whole wheat flour or whole wheat pastry flour2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground cloves3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, beat 2/3 cup sugar and sunflower oil until blended. Beat in egg, then molasses. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, ginger and cloves; gradually beat into sugar mixture....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar3/4 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup quick-cooking oats1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 cup canned pumpkin1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips Preparation In a bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, oats, baking soda and cinnamon; stir into creamed mixture alternately with pumpkin....

Ingredients 1/4 cup golden raisins1 tablespoon chopped dates1/2 cup boiling water2 whole wheat pita breads (6 inches)2/3 cup hummusSnipped fresh dill or dill weed, optional Preparation Place raisins and dates in a small bowl. Cover with boiling water; let stand for 5 minutes. Drain well. Cut each pita into four wedges. Spread with hummus; top with raisins, dates and, if desired, dill.

Ingredients 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin1/2 cup cold 2% milk, divided4 teaspoons sugar1 tablespoon all-purpose flourDash salt1 large egg yolk, lightly beaten1/4 teaspoon almond extractCRUST:1/2 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons sugar1/8 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons butter, softened1/3 cup heavy whipping cream4 teaspoons confectioners’ sugar3/4 cup fresh raspberries Preparation In a small wide-bottom bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 1 tablespoon milk; let stand for 2 minutes. In a small saucepan, combine sugar, flour and salt. Gradually whisk in remaining milk until smooth....

Ingredients chocolate shavings 2 c. all-purpose flour 1 tbsp. Unsweetened cocoa powder 3/4 tsp. baking soda 1/8 tsp. kosher salt 1 1/2 c. granulated sugar 1 c. vegetable oil 2 Eggs, room temperature 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 1/2 tsp. Red gel food coloring 1 tsp. cider vinegar 1 c. buttermilk, shaken well 20 oz. semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped 1 c. heavy cream 2 c. half and half...

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup cold butter, cubed1-1/4 to 1-1/2 cups sugar2 large eggs2 cups diced fresh or frozen rhubarb1/2 cup chopped walnuts1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut Preparation In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour and the confectioners’ sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Pat into a lightly greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 13-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned....

Ingredients 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1 package (4-1/2 ounces) plain or cheese-flavored rice cakesItalian seasoning to taste1 pound ground beef1 medium onion, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained Preparation Spread tomato sauce over the rice cakes. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning. In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 2 medium pears, halved and cored4 teaspoons olive oil, divided2 tablespoons cider vinegar1 teaspoon water1 teaspoon honey1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon white pepper1 package (10 ounces) mixed baby salad greens1 cup watercress sprigs1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted1/4 cup dried cranberries Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a small bowl, toss pears with 1 teaspoon oil. Place in a 5x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake 10 minutes. Turn pears over; bake until golden and tender, 5-7 minutes longer....

Ingredients 1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened 1 1/2 c. granulated sugar 3 large eggs 1 tbsp. pure vanilla extract 2 c. all-purpose flour 3 tbsp. cornstarch 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. kosher salt 3/4 c. milk Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350° and line two muffin tins with liners. In a large bowl using hand mixer (or in the bowl of a stand mixer), beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds ground turkey1 tablespoon steak sauce2 garlic cloves, minced3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese5 tablespoons prepared pesto sauce8 slices marble rye bread or 4 Italian rolls, splitLettuce leaves Preparation In a large bowl, combine the steak sauce, garlic, salt and pepper. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into eight thin oval patties. Combine cheese and pesto. Spoon about 1/4 cup in center of four patties....

Ingredients 3 to 3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup sugar1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1 teaspoon salt1-1/4 cups whole milk1/4 cup butter, cubed1 large eggTOPPING:1 cup packed brown sugar3/4 cup butter, cubed3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted2 tablespoons honey1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon maple flavoring Preparation In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a small saucepan, heat the milk and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened....