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Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractFILLING:2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1/4 cup sugar2 eggs3/4 teaspoon vanilla extractTOPPING:3 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation Combine the first four ingredients. Press onto the bottom of an ungreased 9-in. springform pan. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Pour over the crust....

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 cup finely chopped sweet onion2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup chopped fresh spinach1 cup shredded Havarti cheese1/4 cup sour cream2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed1 large egg1 tablespoon water Preparation In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion, garlic, salt and pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; crumble beef; drain....

Ingredients 2 c. apple cider 1 1/2 c. granulated sugar Peel of 2 large apples 2 tbsp. lemon juice Zest of 1 lemon 1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened 2 oz. cream cheese, softened 2 tbsp. cornstarch 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. kosher salt 4 large eggs 1/4 c. sour cream 2 c. all-purpose flour 2 tbsp. butter 2 tsp. apple cider 1/2 tsp. lemon juice...

Ingredients 1 box brownie mix, plus ingredients called for on box 2 c. creamy peanut butter 1/2 c. butter, softened 2 c. powdered sugar 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 2 tbsp. milk pinch of kosher salt 2 c. chocolate chips 3/4 c. heavy cream Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350° and line an 8”-x-8” pan with parchment paper. Step 2Prepare brownie batter according to package instructions. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out with only a few moist crumbs, about 20 minutes....

Ingredients 3/4 c. whole milk 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 1/4 c. buckwheat flour 8 large eggs, divided 4 tbsp. unsalted butter, 2 tbsp. melted, 2 tbsp. room temperature, divided Kosher salt 8 oz. very thinly sliced Black Forest-style ham 2 c. shredded Gruyère (about 8 oz.) Freshly ground black pepper Chopped fresh parsley or chives, for serving Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 375º. In a medium bowl, whisk milk, all-purpose flour, buckwheat flour, 2 eggs, 2 tablespoons melted butter, and 1/4 teaspoon salt....

Ingredients 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts Cooking spray 1 bottle buffalo sauce 1 packet ranch seasoning mix, divided 1 stick butter 1 8-oz. package low-fat cream cheese 1 1/4 c. whole milk 1/2 lb. pasta 2 tbsp. sliced green onions Preparation Step 1Place chicken breasts in a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag, along with 1/4 cup buffalo sauce and 1/2 packet ranch seasoning. Close bag and toss until chicken is thoroughly coated....

Ingredients 4 tbsp. butter 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 c. hot sauce, such as Frank’s 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 head romaine, leaves separated, for serving 1/4 red onion, finely chopped 1 rib celery, sliced thin 1/2 c. blue cheese, crumbled Preparation Step 1Make buffalo sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. When melted completely, add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute....

Ingredients 1 c. sugar 1/2 c. salted butter, softened 1 large egg, at room temperature 1/2 c. milk, at room temperature 1 1/4 tsp. baking powder 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1/4 c. cocoa 1 c. unsalted butter 4 c. powdered sugar 1/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 1/4 tsp. peppermint extract tbsp. water pinch of kosher salt Red gel icing color 12 mini candy canes, crushed Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 375º and line a cookie sheet with parchment....

Ingredients 1 cup dry white wine or chicken broth1/3 cup olive oil5 garlic cloves, crushed1 fresh rosemary sprig or 1 tablespoon dried rosemary, crushed1 fresh thyme sprig or 1 tablespoon dried thyme1 tablespoon herbes de Provence1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon dried minced onion1 teaspoon pepper8 lamb rib chops (about 1 inch thick and 3 ounces each) Preparation In a large bowl or shallow dish, combine all ingredients but the lamb chops....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided2 eggs1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons buttermilk1 cup grated peeled apple1 cup chopped nuts3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In a large bowl, cream the butter and 1 cup sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk....

Ingredients 1/4 cup all-purpose flourPinch salt4 teaspoons shortening1 tablespoon ice water1 medium tart apple, peeled and sliced1 teaspoon sugar1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon2% milkGLAZE:2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon corn syrupPinch salt1/2 teaspoon ice Preparation In a small bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 7-in....

Ingredients 3 large eggs, beaten2 cups sugar1/2 cup vegetable oil2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon salt4 cups diced unpeeled apples1 cup coarsely chopped walnutsCREAM CHEESE FROSTING:6 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a large bowl, beat together eggs, sugar, oil and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt; mix into the batter....

Ingredients 2-1/4 cups chopped dried apricots1-1/2 cups water, divided1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup sugar3 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup butter, softened3 eggs, beatenGLAZE:1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 to 2 tablespoons milk1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a saucepan, bring apricots and 1/2 cup water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until water is absorbed and fruit is tender, about 20 minutes....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef2 packages (3 ounces each ) Oriental ramen noodles1 package (16 ounces) frozen stir-fry vegetable blend2 cups water4 to 5 tablespoons soy sauce1/4 teaspoon ground ginger3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in contents of one noodle seasoning packet; set aside and keep warm. Break the noodles; place in a large saucepan....

Ingredients 1 narrow eggplant 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper 5 oz. La Serena or other soft 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 Hass avocado 3 oz. frisée 2 tbsp. pine nuts balsamic vinegar Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly brush both sides of the eggplant slices with olive oil and arrange on a large baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Bake the eggplant for 15 minutes, or until tender....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon canola oil1/2 cup shredded carrot1/2 cup finely chopped onion1 cup soft bread crumbs1/2 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled2 large eggs, lightly beaten4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce2 teaspoons garlic powder2 teaspoons pepper1 teaspoon salt2 pounds ground beefTOPPING:3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese2 tablespoons minced fresh sage2 tablespoons minced fresh chives Preparation In a small skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add carrot and onion; cook and stir until tender. Cool slightly....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon dried minced onion1 tablespoon butter, melted1 teaspoon salt3 large eggs1-1/2 cups whole milk3 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and patted dry12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled8 medium fresh mushrooms, chopped2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese1 sheet refrigerated pie pastry Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Whisk in eggs, one at a time. Stir in the milk, broccoli, bacon, mushrooms and cheese....

Ingredients 5 bacon strips, chopped1 package (16 ounces) frozen Brussels sprouts, thawed1/3 cup sliced onion2 tablespoons water1/4 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. In the same skillet, saute Brussels sprouts and onion in reserved drippings until lightly browned. Add water and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-4 minutes or until Brussels sprouts are heated through....

Ingredients 1 cup chicken broth1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained and coarsely chopped1/4 cup uncooked long grain rice1/4 cup uncooked wild rice2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted Preparation Place the first 4 ingredients in a 3-cup baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Just before serving, sprinkle with almonds.

Ingredients 1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp. whole grain mustard 3 sprigs fresh thyme 3 sprigs fresh rosemary 1 dried bay leaf 2 cloves garlic, smashed 2 tbsp. honey 1 (2-lb.) beef tenderloin, rested at room temperature for 1 hour 1 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 2 tsp. fresh rosemary, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 c. Greek yogurt 1/4 c....