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Ingredients 2-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 36 squares)1/3 cup sugar1/2 cup butter, meltedFILLING:2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk2 teaspoons vanilla extract3 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips1 cup miniature marshmallowsTOPPING:1 cup miniature marshmallows1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 tablespoon shortening Preparation In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and 1-3/4 in....

Ingredients 4 cups Golden Grahams1-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/3 cup light corn syrup1 tablespoon butter1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cereal and marshmallows; set aside. Place the chocolate chips, corn syrup and butter in a 1-qt. microwave-safe dish. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-2 minutes or until smooth, stirring every 30 seconds. Stir in vanilla. Pour over cereal mixture and mix well. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets....

Ingredients 1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup sour cream6 tablespoons sliced green onions2 tablespoons cider vinegar4 cups torn mixed salad greens Preparation Place the sugar, sour cream, onions and vinegar in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Divide salad greens among four bowls; drizzle with dressing.

Ingredients all-purpose flour 14 oz. best-quality frozen puff pastry (such as Dufour) 3 small Bartlett pears or 2 medium pears 2 oz. dried sour cherries c. sugar 4 tsp. constarch 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice salt Freshly ground black pepper five-spice powder 1 large egg Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. On a lightly floured surface, unfold dough, and roll to 10 by 15 inches. Cut into two 10-by-7 1/2-inch rectangles....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, softened1/4 cup shortening1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup finely crushed peppermint candies1 package (9 ounces) chocolate wafers Preparation In a large bowl, beat butter, shortening and extracts until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners’ sugar until thick and creamy. Stir in candies. Spread about 1 tablespoon mixture on bottoms of half the cookies. Cover with remaining cookies.

Ingredients 2 tbsp. vegetable oil 2 onions 2 carrots 2 celery stalks 1 whole Chicken 3 tbsp. fish sauce 1/4 c. coarse sugar kosher salt Pepper thin rice noodles cilantro basil Lime wedges Preparation Step 1Start by making a traditional chicken broth. In a pot sauté onions, carrots, and celery in oil for a few minutes. Add chicken and, over a low flame, simmer for 30 minutes until chicken is cooked....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) candied cherries, halved1 package (8 ounces) chopped candied pineapple1 cup chopped pecans4 cups all-purpose flour, divided1-1/2 cups butter, softened2-1/4 cups packed brown sugar6 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon lemon extract2 teaspoons baking powderGLAZE:1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon milk1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a bowl, toss the cherries, pineapple and pecans with 1/2 cup flour; set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar....

Ingredients 1 cup ginger ale1 package (3 ounces) strawberry or cherry gelatin1 can (15 ounces) fruit cocktail, drained1-1/2 cups cooked rice, chilled1 carton (12 ounces) whipped topping2 red Fruit by the Foot fruit rolls1 cup sliced fresh strawberriesSilk flowers, optional Preparation In a small saucepan, bring ginger ale to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in gelatin until dissolved. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until partially set. Stir in fruit cocktail and rice....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups dried cranberries2 tablespoons orange juice1/3 cup butter, softened2/3 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup shelled pistachios4 teaspoons grated lemon zestICING:1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1 to 2 tablespoons fat-free milk Preparation Place cranberries in a small bowl; sprinkle with orange juice. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 cups pistachios, finely chopped1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon3/4 cup all-purpose flour3 large eggs, beaten1/3 cup butter, cubedSAUCE:2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups white wine or chicken broth1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon or 2 teaspoons dried tarragon1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Flatten chicken breasts to 1/2-in. thickness. Sprinkle with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 3 cups boiling water1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup yellow cornmeal1 serrano pepper, seeded and finely chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheeseSALSA:6 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped8 fresh asparagus spears, grilled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces4 green onions, chopped1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro1 serrano pepper, seeded and chopped1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperQuesco fresco or Monterey Jack cheese, optional Preparation In a large heavy saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons lime juice2 tablespoons white vinegar3 tablespoons chili powder2 teaspoons ground cumin1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon pepper3 cups cubed fresh pineapple1 small red onion, coarsely chopped2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce1 bottle (12 ounces) dark Mexican beer3 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro1 jar (16 ounces) mango salsa24 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmedOptional: cubed fresh pineapple, chopped avocado and queso fresco Preparation Puree first 9 ingredients in a blender; stir in beer....

Ingredients 3 pounds beef stew meat1-3/4 cups dry red wine3 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons dried minced onion2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes1 bay leaf1 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon pepper8 bacon strips, chopped1 pound whole fresh mushrooms, quartered24 pearl onions, peeled (about 2 cups)2 garlic cloves, minced1/3 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon saltHot cooked whole wheat egg noodles, optional Preparation Place beef in a large shallow dish; add wine, oil and seasonings. Turn beef to coat....

Ingredients 1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked spicy chicken sausage links, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth2 cans (16 ounces each) red beans, rinsed and drained2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained3 medium carrots, chopped1 large onion, chopped1 large green pepper, chopped1/2 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers3 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon pepper5-1/3 cups cooked brown rice...

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium Yukon Gold potato, peeled and sliced1 small onion, thinly sliced1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika12 large eggs1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 log (4 ounces) crumbled fresh goat cheese, divided 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil) Preparation Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker; adjust for medium heat and heat oil....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut8 ounces white baking chocolate, melted12 pretzel rodsAssorted decorations: Candy coating disks, halved miniature marshmallows, white baking chips, miniature semisweet chocolate chips, sprinkles and SixletsFruit by the Foot fruit rolls, optional Preparation Place coconut in a shallow bowl. Pour melted chocolate into 1 end of an 11x7-in. dish. Roll two-thirds of a pretzel rod in chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until chocolate just begins to lose its sheen....

Ingredients 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips1 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings1-1/2 cups frozen baby carrots, thawed1/2 cup butter, cubed1 can (15 ounces) small whole potatoes, drained1 cup heavy whipping cream1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large skillet, cook chicken, onion and carrots in butter until chicken is lightly browned. Add potatoes. Cover and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink....

Ingredients 1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1/2 pound fresh chorizo or bulk spicy pork sausage1 medium onion, finely chopped1 garlic clove, minced1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles, undrained1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained4 cups tortilla chips (about 6 ounces)1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheeseChopped fresh cilantroOptional toppings: Sour cream, diced avocado and sliced red onion Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef and chorizo with onion and garlic over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, crumble meat; drain....

Ingredients 4 pounds fresh raspberries (about 14 cups)6 cups sugar4 cups lemon juiceChilled tonic water or ginger aleIce cubes Preparation Place raspberries in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Strain raspberries, reserving juice. Discard seeds. Place juice in a Dutch oven; stir in sugar and lemon juice. Heat over medium-high heat to 190°. Do not boil. Remove from heat; skim off foam. Carefully ladle hot mixture into five hot 1-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in....

Ingredients 2 slice bacon 1 onion 3 clove garlic 2 tbsp. paprika 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper 1 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. Pepper 2 lb. ground beef chuck 3 c. water 2 tbsp. fine cornmeal 1 1/2 tbsp. cider Chopped jalapeño, chopped onion or scallion, grated cheddar cheese, lime wedges, and sour cream Preparation Step 1In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until just beginning to brown, about 4 minutes....