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Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup baking cocoa1-3/4 cups sugar1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup crushed peppermint candiesADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:1 cup butter, softened4 large eggs, room temperature1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional Preparation In a 1-qt. glass jar, layer flour, cocoa, sugar, chocolate chips and peppermint candies, pressing down to fit if needed. Cover and store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 1 batch (about 4 cups mix)....

Ingredients 4 cups water1 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 medium peaches3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons miniature semisweet chocolate chips1 tablespoon orange juiceAdditional ground cinnamon Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the water, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon; add peaches. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until peaches are tender. Remove peaches with a slotted spoon; cool to room temperature....

Ingredients 4 bone-in pork loin chops (7 ounces each)1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper1 teaspoon butter1 green onion, finely chopped1 garlic clove, minced1 tablespoon all-purpose flour2/3 cup fat-free milk3 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese1 tablespoon white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth Preparation Preheat broiler. Sprinkle pork chops on both sides with pepper; place on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Broil 4-5 in. from heat 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°....

Ingredients 1 pound pork tenderloin1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 egg2 tablespoons water3/4 cup dry bread crumbs3 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon olive oil1/4 pound sliced fresh mushrooms2 tablespoons white wine or chicken broth2 tablespoons additional chicken broth1/2 teaspoon lemon juice1 tablespoon minced fresh parsleyHot cooked pasta, optional Preparation Cut pork into 12 pieces; flatten to 1/4-in. thickness. In a shallow bowl, combine flour, salt and pepper. In another bowl, beat egg and water....

Ingredients 2 cups sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1-1/4 cups canned pumpkin1/4 cup vegetable oil1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon saltFILLING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 large egg1 tablespoon sugarTOPPING:3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut1/2 cup chopped pecans1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In a large bowl, beat sugar, eggs, pumpkin, oil and vanilla. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; add to egg mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 3/4 cup all-purpose flour2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice1 teaspoon baking powderDash salt3 large eggs1 cup sugar2/3 cup pumpkinConfectioners’ sugar1 quart butter pecan ice cream, softenedWhipped cream, optionalToasted chopped pecans, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder and salt. In a bowl, beat eggs at high speed for 5 minutes or until pale yellow. Gradually beat in sugar. Stir in pumpkin. Fold in dry ingredients....

Ingredients 2 Italian sausage links (4 ounces each)1/4 cup water1 small green pepper, cut into strips1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced1 tablespoon olive oil1 cup spaghetti sauce1/4 teaspoon dried basil2 brat buns, split and toasted2 tablespoons shredded Italian cheese blend Preparation Place sausages and water in a large skillet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Uncover; cook 5-10 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 3 lb. Brussels sprouts 3/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil salt Freshly ground pepper 1 c. walnuts 1/4 c. red wine vinegar 1 tbsp. Grainy mustard 2 tbsp. honey 3 tbsp. capers 2 clove garlic 2 shallots 1 tin of anchovies Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. In a large bowl, toss the brussels sprouts with 1/4 cup of the olive oil, and season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 6 tablespoons butter, cubed2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup ground almonds, walnuts or pecans2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a small saucepan, melt butter with cream. Combine sugar, almonds and flour; stir into butter mixture until smooth. Cook and stir over low heat for 1 minute; remove from heat. Working in batches of 4, drop batter by teaspoonfuls 4 in. apart onto a parchment-lined baking sheet....

Ingredients 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth2 chai black tea bags2 medium potatoes (about 1 pound), cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes2 medium turnips (about 9 ounces), cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces4 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces1 large onion, cut into 1-inch wedges2 celery ribs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces1 tablespoon olive oil1 boneless beef chuck roast (about 3 pounds) 1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 medium lemon, thinly sliced3 tablespoons cornstarch3 tablespoons cold water...

Ingredients 1-2/3 cups milk chocolate chips2 tablespoons canola oil3 cups Golden Grahams2 cups miniature marshmallows Preparation In a large microwave-safe bowl, microwave chocolate chips and oil, uncovered, at 50% power until chocolate is melted, stirring every 30 seconds, 1 to 1-1/2 minutes. Stir in cereal until blended; fold in marshmallows. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until firm, about 15 minutes.

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup cornmeal3 teaspoons baking powder1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon rubbed sage1/2 teaspoon salt1/3 cup shortening3/4 cup milk Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Roll to 3/4-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 2 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet....

Ingredients 6 cups unsweetened apple juice, chilled3/4 cup pear-flavored vodka, chilledIce cubesCubed fresh pineapple Preparation In a pitcher, mix apple juice and vodka. Serve over ice. Garnish with pineapple.

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) frozen pearl onions, thawed2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar1 tablespoon Dijon mustard2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley Preparation In a large skillet, saute onions in butter until tender. Add brown sugar and mustard; cook 2 minutes longer. Sprinkle with parsley.

Ingredients 1/4 cup soy sauce2 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon white vinegar1 tablespoon ketchup1/2 teaspoon ground ginger2 garlic cloves, minced1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips2 tablespoons canola oil1 package (16 ounces) frozen stir-fry vegetable blend1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, drainedHot cooked rice Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; set aside. In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in oil for 5-6 minutes or until chicken juices run clear....

Ingredients all-purpose flour 1 package all-butter puff pastry 5 large purple plums 1/4 c. sugar 1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch 1/4 tsp. ground cardamom 1 large egg vanilla ice cream Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 375° and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the puff pastry 1/8 inch thick. Cut the pastry into six 6-inch squares and transfer to the baking sheet; freeze for 5 minutes....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons cornstarch2/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth1/4 cup apple juice1 tablespoon butter2 medium apples, thinly sliced2 green onions, sliced1 garlic clove, minced3/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch slices Preparation Preheat broiler. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch, broth and apple juice. In a nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add apples, green onions and garlic; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until apples are crisp-tender....

Ingredients 3/4 cup diced sweet onion3 tablespoons olive oil, divided4 garlic cloves, minced, divided1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed3 tablespoons prepared pesto, divided3 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta2 large portobello mushrooms1 tablespoon butter2 cups fresh baby spinach2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, divided2 tablespoons shredded Romano cheese2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion in 1 tablespoon oil until tender. Add half of the garlic; saute 1 minute longer....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian stewed tomatoes, cut up1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon minced garlic2 large eggs1-1/2 cups 4% cottage cheese1-1/2 cups ricotta cheese1 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper6 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley and garlic; remove from the heat....

Ingredients 1 can (8 ounces) pizza sauce, divided1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper1/4 cup finely chopped onion2 large egg whites1 garlic clove, minced1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)6 slices Italian bread (1/2 inch thick)2 teaspoons olive oil1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation In a large bowl, combine 1/3 cup pizza sauce, bread crumbs, pepper, onion, egg whites and garlic. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly....