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Ingredients 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups packed light-brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 sticks cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips (1 whole bag) 2 large eggs, room temperature 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 24 caramels, such as Kraft, halved Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees, with racks in top and middle....

Ingredients 3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, about 8 medium potatoes 1 Vidalia onion, peeled and coarsely chopped, about 1 cup 1 fennel bulb, core removed, coarsely chopped 2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 eight-ounce container low-fat sour cream 1 cup 1 percent milk Olive-oil cooking spray Preparation Place potatoes in a large saucepan with enough cold water to cover. Place over high heat, and bring to a boil....

Ingredients 2 large white onions 1.5 tablespoons salted butter 2-3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Preparation Prepare the onions by slicing off the roots and the tops and then slicing them in half from pole to pole. Peel the skin off (or if it’s easier, remove the whole outer layer of onion). Cut the halves into petals by laying the flat side down and cutting radially (from the outside toward what was the center of the onion)....

Ingredients 4 cups cauliflower florets 3 carrots, peeled and sliced into ½-inch rounds (yield 1 ½ cups) 1/2 cup evaporated skim milk 1/4 cup water 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon salt Pinch cayenne Pinch cumin 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Dusting of smoked paprika Preparation Steam cauliflower 18 minutes or until tender but not mushy. Set aside. Step...

Ingredients 1 cup self-rising flour 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 cup milk 2 tbsp mayonnaise Preparation In a small bowl, combine the flour and cheese. Stir in milk and mayonnaise just until moistened. Fill five greased muffin cups two-thirds full. Fill empty muffin cups halfway with water. Bake at 425 for 17-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Ingredients 3 cups bread flour 3 tablespoons white sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup dry milk powder 1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) 2 tablespoons butter, softened 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast 1 egg white 2 tablespoons water Preparation Place the bread flour, sugar, salt, milk powder, water, butter, and yeast in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Set on Dough cycle; press Start....

Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs hot turkey sausage 9 eggs 3 cups milk 1 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp dry mustard 3 slices torn bread 1/2 cup grated cheese Preparation Brown, drain, and crumble sausage. Mix eggs, milk, salt, and dry mustard in a large bowl. Mix in bread, grated cheese, and cooked sausage. Pour into greased 9x13 pan and refrigerate overnight. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

Ingredients 1/2 lb cheddar cheese, shredded 3 large eggs 32 oz pork sausage 2 tbsps chopped onion, minced 1 lb lean ground beef Preparation Pre-heat oven to 350° F (175° C). Combine all ingredients and pepper to taste in a bowl, and mix thoroughly. Roll into 1 1/2" balls or drop by spoonfuls onto a cooking sheet. Bake for 18-20 minutes. Makes 50 to 60 meatballs. Note: freezes well for later use....

Ingredients 1/2 cup fine-grain bulgur wheat 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 3/4 cup boiling water 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 tablespoons minced scallion 3/4 cup halved seedless grapes 1/2 cup toasted chopped walnuts 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese Preparation In a medium bowl, combine bulgur wheat, 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, and boiling water. Cover; let stand until bulgur is tender, 30 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups brown sugar 1 stick butter, softened 1/2 cup vegetable oil 5 large eggs, separated 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice Pinch salt 1 cup buttermilk Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease 2 (9-inch) cake pans. Cut 2 (9-inch) parchment paper rounds and line the pan bottoms....

Ingredients 6 medium or 5 large ripe peaches 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 Cup cream 1/2 cup sugar 1 Tablespoon honey pinch of salt 3/4 tsp vanilla, 1/2 tsp ground ginger or 1/2 tsp almond extract Vanilla Ice cream Almond biscotti or gingersnaps Preparation Fill large bowl with ice and water and set aside. Bring large pot of water to a boil. Place peaches in boiling water for two minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer peaches to ice water....

Ingredients 2 cans chopped clams, drained 1 carton whipped cream cheese (can use 1-8 oz. bar of cream cheese, softened) 1/2 c. red onion, diced 1 T. lemon juice 1 t. lemon pepper 1 clove garlic, crushed Preparation Mix cream cheese with drained clams and chopped onions. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir together. Let sit for twenty minutes for the flavors to blossom. Serve as a dip or spread with sliced french baguette rounds, crackers or spread onto flour tortillas and roll up and slice into pinwheels for extra flair....

Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 1 pound whole small carrots with tops, peeled and halved lengthwise 1/8 tsp salt 4 garlic cloves thinly sliced 1/3 cup whipping cream 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper fresh parsley or rosemary Preparation In a large skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add carrots and sprinkle with salt. COok, covered for 10 minutes, uncover. Turn carrots and add garlic. COver and cook carrots for 10 minutes more or until tender and golden brown....

Ingredients 1 pound chicken breast halves 1 tablespoon jerk seasoning 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided 3 tablespoons lime juice, divided 1 tablespoon orange juice 1/2 teaspoon honey 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 small white onion, thinly sliced 6 cups mixed greens 1 mango, peeled and sliced 1 avocado, sliced Preparation sprinkle the chicken with the jerk seasoning, 1 teaspoon of the oil, and 1 tablespoon of the lime juice....

Ingredients 1 3 ounce package of cream cheese 2 cups shredded sharp cheese 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder dash of pepper 1/4 cup chopped pecans 1 1/2 teaspoons chilli powder 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika Preparation Combine cheese, lemon, garlic and pepper Beat until fluffy Fold in pecans Roll into small balls Roll into chili mixture Related Video

Ingredients 1 cup mayo 1 tsp paprika 2 cups parm chz grated 1 small onion finely diced 12 slices bacon crisped Preparation per mom’s instructions

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 3/4 cup chopped onion (1 large) 1 clove garlic, minced 1 bag (1 lb) frozen cut leaf spinach 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup ricotta cheese 1 cup finely shredded mild Cheddar cheese (4 oz) 1 jar (26 oz) tomato pasta sauce 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained 1 package (8 oz) manicotti pasta (14 manicotti) 1 1/2...

Ingredients 3 med bell peppers, any color, chopped 2 medium onions, chopped 1 bunch of celery(5-6 ribs), chopped 8-10 cloves of garlic, minced 3 eggs, beaten 6 Tablespoons butter 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs 1/2 cup milk 2 lbs lean ground beef 1 lb ground pork 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire 2 cups ketchup 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 2 Tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees....

Ingredients 1 Egg white 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1 dash vanilla extract 4 cups whole pecans Preparation Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Beat egg white until stiff. Stir in brown sugar until smooth. Mix in pecans and stir until coated. Pour nuts onto the prepared sheet. Bake until browned, about a half hour. Cool and store in a tin

Ingredients 1 container (8 oz) fresh mozzarella ciliegine cheese (24 cherry-size balls) 1 can (11 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Breadsticks (12 Count) 3 tablespoons basil pesto 1 tablespoon Crisco® 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Pure Olive Oil 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 24 frilled toothpicks 24 grape tomatoes 24 fresh basil leaves Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 24 mini muffin cups with Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray. Drain cheese balls; pat dry with paper towels....