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Ingredients 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 stick butter 1 fresh bay leaf 4 ribs celery and greens from the heart 1 medium yellow onion 3 McIntosh apples Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp. poultry seasoning 1/4 c. parsley leaves 8 c. cubed stuffing mix 5 c. chicken stock 1 egg Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.Step 2Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the extra virgin olive oil to the skillet and the butter....

Ingredients 1/2 cup stick margarine1/4 cup reduced-fat stick margarine1/3 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup sugar1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cup chopped pecans2/3 cup raspberry jam2 tablespoons lemon juiceGLAZE:1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar2 teaspoons fat-free milk Preparation In a large bowl, cream margarine and sugars. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon lemon extract3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 jar (12 ounces) seedless raspberry jam1 cup sweetened shredded coconut1/2 cup finely chopped pecans Preparation Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and extracts. In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and chill at least 2 hours....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened3 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 large egg, separated, room temperature2 teaspoons red paste food coloring1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract, optional2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon baking cocoa1 tablespoon waterNonpareils or sprinkles Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg yolk, vanilla, food coloring and, if desired, extract. In another bowl, whisk flour and cocoa; gradually beat into creamed mixture....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup butter, meltedFILLING:3 cups diced fresh or frozen rhubarb1-1/2 cups sugar1/4 cup water3 tablespoons cornstarch1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Combine the first 6 ingredients in a large bowl. Add butter; mix well. Set aside 1 cup for topping; press remaining crumb mixture onto the bottom of a greased 13x9-in....

Ingredients 3/4 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1/8 teaspoon pepper6 large portobello mushrooms6 slices large tomato3/4 cup fresh basil leaves3 tablespoons slivered almonds or pine nuts, toasted1 small garlic clove2 tablespoons olive oil2 to 3 teaspoons water Preparation In a small bowl, mix ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, parsley and pepper. Remove and discard stems from mushrooms; with a spoon, scrape and remove gills....

Ingredients 1 French bread baguette (10-1/2 ounces) 1/4 cup mayonnaise1-1/2 teaspoons garlic paste12 slices deli chicken, halved1/4 cup apple jelly1/4 cup fig preserves24 fresh baby spinach leaves4 ounces mini Brie cheese wheel1/3 cup sweetened dried cranberries Preparation Preheat broiler. Cut baguette into 24 slices; place on foil-lined baking sheets. Combine mayonnaise and garlic; spread evenly over baguette slices. Add a half slice of chicken to each. Combine apple jelly and fig preserves; spread evenly over chicken....

Ingredients 8 chicken thighs 2 zucchini 1 c. couscous 1/2 c. fresh parsley 2 tbsp. red-wine vinegar Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 450 degrees, with rack in upper third. Season chicken with salt and pepper; place, skin side down, on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast for 10 minutes.Step 2Remove sheet from oven, and turn chicken, skin side up. Scatter zucchini around chicken, and season with salt and pepper; toss with pan juices....

Ingredients 9 pounds small red potatoes, cut into 1-1/2-inch wedges1-1/4 cups butter, melted6 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon seasoned salt1 tablespoon pepper1 tablespoon paprika1/3 cup minced fresh parsley Preparation Place potatoes in a large greased roasting pan. Combine the butter, garlic, salt, pepper and paprika. Drizzle over potatoes; toss to coat. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until tender, stirring several times. Sprinkle with parsley.

Ingredients 5 cups mixed salad greens1 small tomato, cut into wedges1 cup sliced cucumber1 small red onion, sliced and separated into rings1/3 cup vegetable oil2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar1-1/2 teaspoons sugar1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/2 teaspoon lemon juice1 garlic clove, mincedSalt and pepper to taste Preparation In a salad bowl, toss the greens, tomato, cucumber and onion. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well....

Ingredients 6 cups orange juice2 cans (8 ounces each) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained16 ice cubes Preparation Place half of the orange juice, pineapple and ice cubes in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Pour into chilled glasses. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 3/4 cup whole milk1/3 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup sugar3/4 teaspoon salt3 large eggs1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast5 to 6 cups all-purpose flour, divided1 can (12 ounces) poppy seed filling1-1/3 cups chopped walnuts, divided1 teaspoon waterIcing Preparation In a saucepan, heat milk, butter, sugar and salt. Cool to lukewarm. Add 2 beaten eggs and the vanilla extract. Dissolve yeast in warm water....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds ground beef2 medium onions, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained2 tablespoons sugar2 teaspoons chili powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperBaked potatoes Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, onions and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomatoes, beans, sugar and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes....

Ingredients 1 envelope unflavored gelatin1 cup cold water1/3 cup canned pumpkin1/4 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice1/3 cup butterscotch schnapps liqueur1/4 cup vodka1-1/2 teaspoons heavy whipping creamSweetened whipped cream Preparation In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand 1 minute. Heat and stir over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in pumpkin, sugar and pie spice; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat....

Ingredients 6 cups torn romaine1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cut into strips2 cups seasoned salad croutons3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese1/2 teaspoon salt6 tablespoons olive oil1/3 cup lemon juice3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper Preparation In a salad bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice, garlic and pepper. Pour over salad; toss to coat.

Ingredients 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped6 green onions, chopped1/2 cup chopped red onion1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped, optional1 garlic clove, minced3/4 cup Italian salad dressing1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro1 tablespoon lime or lemon juice3/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1/2 teaspoon chili powder Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups 2% milk1-1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed2-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoningDUMPLINGS:1 cup biscuit/baking mix1/3 cup french-fried onions, coarsely chopped7 tablespoons 2% milk1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley Preparation In a Dutch oven, combine the first 6 ingredients; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the biscuit mix, onions, milk and parsley just until moistened....

Ingredients 2 c. all-purpose flour 2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/4 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 c. (1 stick) Country Crock Baking Sticks 3/4 c. granulated sugar 2 large eggs 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 tbsp. red food coloring 1/4 c. powdered sugar Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 325° and line 2 baking sheets with parchment. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt....

Ingredients 2 pounds Brussels sprouts, halved6 bacon strips, chopped2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons balsamic glaze Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. In a large bowl, toss Brussels sprouts, bacon, olive oil, salt and pepper. Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking sheet. Roast, stirring halfway through cooking, until sprouts are tender and lightly browned, 20-25 minutes. Drizzle with balsamic glaze; serve warm.

Ingredients 1 package (14 ounces) caramels2 tablespoons water2 tablespoons butter2 cups coarsely chopped pecans4 ounces white candy coating, coarsely chopped4 ounces dark chocolate candy coating, coarsely chopped Preparation In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the caramels, water and butter. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3 to 3-1/2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds. Stir in pecans. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Freeze for 15-20 minutes or until set. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine candy coatings....