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Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups sugar2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 cup buttermilk4 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarbTOPPING:1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 cup cold butter, cubed Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla....

Ingredients 2 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb, thawed and drained1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple tidbits, drained1/2 cup sugar, divided2 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, divided1/3 cup quick-cooking oats3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon salt1/4 cup cold butterWhipped cream, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the rhubarb, pineapple, 1/4 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons flour. Transfer to a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate coated with cooking spray. In a small bowl, combine the oats, cinnamon, salt and remaining sugar and flour....

Ingredients 2 cups cranberry juice1 cup unsweetened grapefruit juice1 cup orange juice1/2 cup sugar1/4 teaspoon ground allspiceApple slices and cinnamon sticks, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the juices, sugar and allspice; bring to a boil. Serve in mugs. Garnish with apple slices and cinnamon sticks if desired.

Ingredients 1 cup orange marmalade1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup all-purpose flour4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed2 sheets refrigerated pie crust1 large egg white, lightly beaten1 tablespoon coarse sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, mix marmalade, sugar and flour; stir in cranberries. Unroll 1 pie crust onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spoon half of the cranberry mixture over crust to within 2 in. of edge. Fold edge over filling, pleating as you go and leaving a 5-in....

Ingredients 8 salmon fillets (6 ounces each), skin removed4 teaspoons grated orange zest4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar4 teaspoons honey1 teaspoon saltSAUCE:1 teaspoon cornstarch1 cup orange juice2 teaspoons honey1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Place salmon in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. In a small bowl, mix orange zest, vinegar, honey and salt; spread over fillets. Roast 15-18 minutes or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork....

Ingredients 4 large eggs1 cup whole milk2-1/4 cups sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 teaspoons salt4-1/2 tablespoons butter, softened3 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon baking soda3 cups ripe persimmon pulp1 cup chopped dates1 cup sweetened shredded coconut1 cup chopped walnuts or pecansWhipped cream, optional Preparation In a bowl, beat eggs. Add milk, sugar, vanilla and salt; mix well. Stir in butter. Combine flour, cinnamon and baking soda; add to milk mixture....

Ingredients 5 large sweet red peppers8 banana peppers (about 1 pound)1 medium onion, thinly sliced8 garlic cloves, peeled4 teaspoons canola oil2-1/2 cups water2-1/2 cups white vinegar1-1/4 cups sugar2 teaspoons canning salt Preparation Cut red and banana peppers into strips, discarding seeds. Pack peppers into 5 hot 1-pint jars to within 1/2 in. of the top. Divide the onion, garlic and oil among jars. In a large saucepan, bring water, vinegar, sugar and salt to a boil....

Ingredients 1 can (14 ounces) pineapple tidbits2 cups cold 2% milk2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix1 cup sour cream1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained1 prepared angel food cake (8 to 10 ounces), cut into 1-inch cubes1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed1/2 teaspoon orange extract1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted Preparation Drain pineapple, reserving 2/3 cup juice; set pineapple aside. In a large bowl, whisk the milk, pineapple juice and pudding mixes for 2 minutes....

Ingredients 3/4 pound ground beef1 medium onion, chopped2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce1 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon oreganoDash pepper2 cups cooked rice1/2 cup 4% cottage cheese1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomato sauce, sugar, salt, parsley, garlic powder, oregano and pepper....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup sour cream2 large eggs1/2 cup canola oil2 tablespoons poppy seeds2 tablespoons milk1/2 teaspoon lemon extract1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, whisk the first five ingredients. In another bowl, whisk remaining ingredients until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Fill greased or paper-lined mini-muffin cups two-thirds full....

Ingredients 3 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs1 medium onion, chopped2 tablespoons tomato paste5 garlic cloves, minced1-1/2 cups dry red wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth4 medium carrots, chopped2 cups sliced baby portobello mushrooms1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth4 fresh thyme sprigs 2 bay leaves1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Adjust for medium heat; add bacon. Cook and stir until crisp....

Ingredients 2 cups heavy whipping cream1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed3/4 cup packed brown sugar5 large egg yolks1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 cup canned pumpkin1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a large heavy saucepan, heat 1-1/2 cups cream, cream cheese and 1/2 cup brown sugar until bubbles form around sides of pan. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks, salt, spices and the remaining cream and brown sugar....

Ingredients 1 package (11 ounces) vanilla wafers1/2 cup butter, melted3 ounces cream cheese, softened1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin1 cup dried cranberries1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut1 cup white baking chips1 cup chopped pecans Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place wafers in a food processor; pulse until coarse crumbs form. Drizzle with melted butter; pulse until blended. Press into bottom of a greased 13x9-in....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup finely chopped pecans1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup butter, melted2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened3/4 cup sugar1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed2 packages (3 ounces each) raspberry gelatin2 cups boiling water2 cups cold water Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, pecans and brown sugar; stir in butter until crumbly. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 10-13 minutes or until lightly browned....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups sugar3 large eggs1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda3/4 teaspoon salt1 cup sour cream3 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarbTOPPING:1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 cup cold butter Preparation In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla; mix well....

Ingredients 1 loaf (1 pound) Italian bread1 cup ricotta cheese4 large eggs1/2 cup half-and-half cream3 teaspoons vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 tablespoon butterConfectioners’ sugarMaple syrup, optional Preparation Cut bread into 24 thin slices. Spread 12 slices with ricotta cheese; top with remaining bread slices. Beat eggs, cream, vanilla extract, nutmeg and cinnamon together. Dip each sandwich into egg mixture. In skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Grill sandwiches slowly until golden brown; turn and grill other side....

Ingredients 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1-1/2 pounds)2 tablespoons olive oil2 teaspoons Dijon mustard2 teaspoons honey1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Peel and cut each sweet potato lengthwise into 1/2-in.-thick wedges; place in a large bowl. Mix remaining ingredients; drizzle over potatoes and toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Roast 25-30 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 1 whole garlic bulb, cloves separated and peeled1 large navel orange1/4 cup orange marmalade2 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon honey2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon pepper1 turkey (14 pounds)4 celery ribs, quartered4 large carrots, quartered1 large onion, quartered1 large potato, peeled and cut into 2-inch cubes1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 2-inch cubes Preparation Mince four garlic cloves; transfer to a small bowl....

Ingredients 8 cups water1 pound beef shanks5 whole peppercorns2 bay leaves1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dill weed3 medium uncooked beets, peeled and shredded2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided2 teaspoons white vinegar2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed2 medium carrots, sliced1 cup shredded cabbage2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1 medium onion, chopped1 tablespoon all-purpose flour2 medium tomatoes, chopped1/2 cup sour cream Preparation Place the first six ingredients in a large soup kettle or Dutch oven; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 can (10 ounces) frozen nonalcoholic pina colada mix, thawed and divided4 bone-in pork loin chops (15 ounces each)1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup chicken broth1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon lime juice1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper2 tablespoons cold butterSALSA:2 medium kiwifruit, peeled and finely chopped1/2 medium banana, finely chopped1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and finely chopped2 teaspoons lime juice1 teaspoon minced fresh cilantro1 teaspoon minced fresh basil Preparation Place 3/4 cup pina colada mix in a shallow dish....