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Ingredients 3 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 3 1/2 cups all-purpose Flour Table salt 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 12 ounces sweetened flaked coconut 44 small soft caramel candies (12 ounces), such as Kraft 6 tablespoons heavy cream Large, flaky sea salt, such as Maldon Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Beat together butter and sugar with a mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy, then beat in vanilla....

Ingredients 1 can (17.5 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Cinnamon Rolls with Strawberry & Cream flavored Icing (5 Count) 1 1/2 cups chopped Golden Oreo sandwich cookies (about 13 cookies) 1/2 cup white vanilla baking chips 2 oz (from 8-oz package) cream cheese, softened 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch round cake pan with cooking spray. Separate dough into 5 rolls; reserve icing. Unroll each cinnamon roll. Press 1/4 cup of the chopped cookies and 2 teaspoons of the baking chips onto each dough strip, and roll back into spiral....

Ingredients One 15 1/4 ounce can whole kernel corn, drained One 14 1/4 can cream style corn One 8 ounce package Jiffy corn muffin mix 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted butter Preparation In a large bowl, stir together the two cans of corn, corn muffin mix, sour cream, and butter. Pour into a greased casserole. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 60 minutes, or until golden brown....

Ingredients 1 Tbs. Saffron 3 cups chopped celery 1 cup chopped parsley 3 cups couscous 1 bunch scallions (typical size from supermarket) 3/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice (~3-5 lemons) 3 cups chicken broth 2-3 cups dried fruit (cranberries, cherries, currants, raisins, etc.) 1 cup toasted pine nuts 2 tsp. cinnamon 1 1/2 cups extra virgin olive oil 5 Tbs. butter Coarse sea salt (or kosher salt) Preparation Chop the celery....

Ingredients 1 (12-oz.) can whole-berry cranberry sauce 2 tablespoons finely chopped white onion 1 jalapeno chile, seeded and finely chopped * 1 tablespoon lime juice 2 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper Preparation In a medium bowl combine all ingredients well. Refrigerate, covered, up to three weeks. Serve at room temperature.

Ingredients 1 lb. fresh cranberries 1 cup plus 2 Tbs. sugar Zest of 2 oranges 2/3 cup fresh orange juice Pinch of salt 2/3 cup plus 2 Tbs. cold water 1 envelope unflavored gelatin Preparation Directions: Lightly coat the inside of a ceramic cranberry mold with nonstick cooking spray. In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the cranberries, sugar, orange zest, orange juice, salt and the 2/3 cup water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and the cranberries have burst, about 15 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups fresh or defrosted frozen cranberries 3 tablespoons cognac 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup fresh orange juice 3 whole allspice berries 2 whole cloves 4 whole black peppercorns 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 (1 inch) piece cinnamon stick Preparation In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, cognac, sugar, and orange juice. Place allspice, cloves, peppercorns, red-pepper flakes, and cinnamon stick in a double layer of cheesecloth; bundle it up, tie with kitchen string, and add to saucepan....

Ingredients 1 pound whole wheat pasta (noodles such as penne work best) 1 cup of your favorite pasta/tomato sauce 1/3 cup heavy cream or half and half 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese + more for garnish 4 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into cubes 1 pint of grape tomatoes (I cut some in half and left some whole) 1 bunch of fresh basil leaves Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 (3-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 (11-oz.) cans whole kernel corn, red and green peppers, drained 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves 1/8 teaspoon dried sage leaves 1 cup diced tomatoes 1/2 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed green olives Preparation In medium saucepan, combine butter and cream cheese; cook over medium heat until butter melts and cheese softens, stirring constantly....

Ingredients 1 TBSP LEMON PEPPER -3 CUPS LOW SODIUM CHICKEN BROTH -1/4 CUP OLIVE OIL -1/3 CUP SHALLOTS (MINCED) -1 TBSP MINCED GARLIC -1 1/2 TBSP DIJON MUSTARD -2 FRESH LEMON JUICE -1 TBSP FRESH THYME (MINCED) -ZEST OF 2 LEMONS -2 BOXES OF SMALL TOMATOES -2 STICKS OF UNSALTED BUTTER -2 BOXES BOW TIE PASTA -16 OZ HEAVY CREAM -2 CUPES OF FRESH GREEN BEANS -1 CUP PARMESAN CHEESE...

Ingredients 6 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 4 lb yellow summer squash, sliced (13 cups) 1 container (8 oz) sour cream 2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend (8 oz) 1 teaspoon savory herb with garlic soup mix (from 2.4-oz box) 2 eggs 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups crushed round buttery crackers (45 crackers) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray....

Ingredients 2 oranges, peeled and quartered 2 bananas, peeled 2 cups green or red seedless grapes 12 ice cubes, crushed 2 tsp. honey 1/2 cup green or red seedless grapes, extra Preparation Place first 3 ingredients in a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Add ice cubes and honey and blend. Pour into glasses. Sprinkle with extra grapes as a garnish, if desired.

Ingredients 2 cans chicken broth 2 8 oz pkg cream cheese ( low fat ok) 1 pint sour cream 8 good sized zucchini 1 bunch green onions (with tops) salt, pepper dill Preparation Boil broth with zucchini and onions Chopped coarsely When they are tender take off stove. Mix in cream cheese and sour cream. Cool a little so it is not steaming. Add dill, salt and pepper to taste. Put in blender....

Ingredients 1 cup water 1 cup flour 1/2 cup butter 4 eggs Filling: vanilla instant pudding Frosting: 1 square unsweetened chocolate (1oz.) 1 tsp. butter 1 cup confectioners sugar, sifted boiling water Preparation In saucepan, heat butter and water to rolling boil, stir in flour vigorously over low heat. Beat in eggs one at a time until smooth. Using ungreased baking sheet, drop by large spoonfuls (10-12 puffs) and bake at 400 for 45-50 minutes....

Ingredients 1/4 Cup butter 1/2 Cup diced yellow onion 1/2 Cup diced celery 1 Tbsp. minced parsley 2 Tbsp. minced garlic 1/2 tsp. basil leaves 1/2 tsp. cayenne 1/4 tsp. white pepper 1/2 tsp. black pepper 1 1/2 tsp. salt 2-3 Bay leaves 1 tsp. sugar 1/4 Cup chopped green onions 1 28oz. can diced tomatoes 1 15oz can tomato puree plus water to make 2 cups 3 Cups chicken stock...

Ingredients 1 small fresh red chili pepper, minced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger 1 tablespoon cooking wine 3 tablespoons orange juice 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce 1/2 pound skinless chicken breast sliced into thin strips 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 large apple peeled, cored, and cut into thin strips 4 green onions, green part only, cut into short, thin slivers 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips 1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil 12 8-inch round dried rice-paper wrappers 1 head Boston or Bibb lettuce, leaves separated and washed Sweet-and-Sour Chili Sauce, for serving...

Ingredients Orange-glazed salmon fillets with rosemary 4 (6 oz.) salmon fillets (1" thick) ½ tsp. kosher salt ¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper Cooking spray 2 T minced shallots ¼ C dry white wine ½ tsp. chopped fresh rosemary (I used dried and it was fine) ¾ C fresh orange juice (about 2 oranges) Sprinkle fillets evenly with salt and pepper. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray....

Ingredients 3 bunches curly parsley, finely chopped 6 Tbsp finely chopped fresh garlic 2 cups extra virgin olive oil 1 cup white vinegar Salt and pepper to taste beef tenderloin Preparation Combine all ingredients and let sit at least 2 hours before serving. It is excellent on all grilled meats, especially the churrasco. Yield: 3 cups. Trim all visible fat and gristle from a fresh beef tenderloin. Cut out a 4" portion from the center....

Ingredients 2 cups Crispin Cider Brut (slightly dry cider) 1/2 cup granulated sugar 4 large firm pears fresh lemon juice ground cinnamon 125 g mascarpone a few drops vanilla essence 1tbsp sifted icing sugar 1 tblsp milk 3 tblsp chopped walnuts 2-3 tblsp finely chopped preserved ginger Preparation Mix the Cider and sugar in a large frying pan and heat it up slowly until all the sugar is dissolved.Stir if need be....

Ingredients 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces 1 large egg, plus 1 large egg yolk 3 tablespoons ice water 6 large eggs 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1 1/2 cups whole milk 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Preparation Crust: Pulse flour and salt in a food processor until combined. Add butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal....