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Ingredients Cooking spray 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened 1 2/3 c. granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 1/2 c. pumpkin puree 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 2 tbsp. cinnamon sugar Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 9”-x-13” baking pan with parchment paper and grease with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 envelope unflavored gelatin1/3 cup cold water1 cup sour cream1/2 cup sugar1 tablespoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon almond extract1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups coarsely chopped fresh Bing or other dark sweet cherries, divided1 cup heavy whipping cream1 cup coarsely crushed amaretti cookies (about 16 cookies)Optional toppings: Fresh mint leaves, Bing cherries and additional crushed amaretti cookies Preparation In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand 1 minute. Heat and stir over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved....

Ingredients 2 cups fresh blueberries1/4 cup sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch1 package (6 count) individual graham cracker tart shells1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup quick-cooking oats1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons cold butterIce cream or whipped cream, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a bowl, toss blueberries with sugar and cornstarch; spoon into tart shells. In a small bowl, mix flour, oats and brown sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over blueberries....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon butter1/2 cup blueberry preserves1/3 cup raspberry vinegar1/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries3 tablespoons Dijon mustardOptional: Minced fresh basil or tarragon Preparation Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook chicken in butter over medium heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 6-8 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, combine the preserves, vinegar, blueberries and mustard, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan....

Ingredients 12 slices thick-cut bacon 1/4 c. maple syrup 2 tbsp. brown sugar Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 c. chocolate chips, melted Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 400°. Roll up each strip of bacon, with the pink, meaty part of the bacon on top (so it looks more like a rosebud than the translucent fat). Secure the seam of the bacon with a toothpick then add a second toothpick going the opposite direction, forming an X....

Ingredients 2 lb. bing cherries, halved and pitted 1/2 c. granulated sugar 2 tbsp. cornstarch 1/2 tsp. kosher salt Juice of 1 lemon 1/2 tsp. almond extract 2 c. all-purpose flour 2 tbsp. granulated sugar 1 tbsp. baking powder 1 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 c. (1 stick) cold butter, cubed 3/4 c. buttermilk Melted butter, for brushing Demerara sugar, for topping Ice cream, for serving Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350°....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. chocolate syrup, plus more for drizzling 4 oz. Baileys 4 oz. chocolate liqueur 4 oz. Smirnoff vodka Ice shaved chocolate (optional) Preparation Step 1Pour chocolate syrup onto a shallow plate. Dip rim of martini glasses into chocolate syrup to coat rims. Drizzle the inside of each glass with chocolate syrup.Step 2Combine Baileys, chocolate liqueur, and vodka in a large cocktail shaker. Fill with ice and shake until thoroughly chilled, about 20 seconds....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened3 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup sugar1 large egg yolk, room temperature1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon almond extract2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/8 teaspoon ground nutmegICING:3-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar1/3 cup water4 teaspoons meringue powderAssorted colors of liquid food coloring Preparation In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and extracts. Combine the flour, salt, baking soda and nutmeg; gradually add to creamed mixture....

Ingredients 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped 2 stalks celery, finely chopped 1 leek, cleaned and thinly sliced (white and pale green parts only) 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp. thyme, freshly chopped 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes (optional) Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 4 c. low-sodium vegetable broth 2 c. water 2 (15.5-oz.) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed Juice of 1 lemon 1 large bunch kale, removed from stems and torn into medium pieces...

Ingredients 1 lb. ground beef 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving 2 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley 1 large egg, beaten 1 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes 1 tsp. dried oregano Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Preparation Step 1In a large bowl combine beef, garlic, mozzarella, Parmesan, parsley, egg, salt, and pepper....

Ingredients 1 package instant chocolate pudding mix 2 c. cold milk 1 c. heavy cream 2 tbsp. sugar 7 oz. marshmallow crème 1 sleeve graham crackers 1 package mini marshmallows Preparation Step 1Line a 9"-x-5" loaf pan with plastic wrap, allowing overhang on all sides.Step 2In a large bowl, whisk pudding and milk until fully combined. Let cool completely.Step 3Make marshmallow whipped cream: In a large bowl, beat heavy cream and sugar until stiff peaks form....

Ingredients 1/3 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 c. lime juice 2 tbsp. honey 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp. cajun seasoning Kosher salt 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails discarded 2 avocados 2 tbsp. lime juice 1/2 red onion, finely minced 1 jalapeño, finely chopped 2 tbsp. freshly chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish 2 cucumbers, sliced 1/2" thick Preparation Step 1In a large bowl, combine oil, lime juice, honey, garlic, and Cajun seasoning....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour3 tablespoons sugar, divided1 tablespoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup cold butter1 cup 2% milk2 pints strawberries, chopped1 tablespoon orange juice1-1/2 cups whipped topping Preparation In a large bowl, combine flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually stir in milk until a soft dough forms. Drop the dough by heaping tablespoonfuls into 8 mounds on a lightly greased baking sheet....

Ingredients 1-1/4 pounds lean ground turkey1 small onion, chopped1 teaspoon reduced-sodium taco seasoning1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon pepper1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1-1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed1 can (14-1/2 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, drained2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles1/4 cup salsa14 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches), warmed2 cans (10 ounces each) enchilada sauceMinced fresh cilantro3/4 cup reduced-fat plain Greek yogurt...

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar1-1/2 cups vegetable oil3 eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda2 cups shredded carrots1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained1 cup golden raisins1 cup chopped walnutsFROSTING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 tablespoon butter, softened1 teaspoon vanilla extract3-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar Preparation In a large bowl, beat the sugars, oil, eggs and vanilla until well blended....

Ingredients 4 oz. whipped cream cheese, softened 1/4 c. maple syrup 3/4 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 c. whole-wheat flour 1/2 c. cornstarch 3 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 1/2 tsp. ground ginger 1/4 tsp. allspice 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1 tbsp. brown sugar 2 large eggs 1/3 c. shredded coconut 1/3 c. vegetable oil 1 1/4 c. milk 1 c. carrot purée (cook carrots until soft then purée in the food processor or blender)...

Ingredients 4 large green cabbage leaves (from 1 head) 1 lb. ground beef Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 4 slices cheddar cheese 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced into rounds 1 medium tomato, sliced Pickle chips, for serving 2 tbsp. mayonnaise 2 tbsp. Dijon mustard 1 tsp. red wine vinegar 1/2 tsp. garlic powder Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Preparation Step 1In a large pot of boiling water, use tongs to dip cabbage leaves in water for 30 seconds to blanch....

Ingredients 1 1/2 lb. new or small potatoes 1/4 c. butter, melted 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 c. shredded mozzarella 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan 1/4 c. finely chopped parsley Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 375° and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Step 2Make small slits in each potato, like an accordion, making sure not to cut all the way through....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 small yellow onion, chopped 1 shallot, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 carrots, sliced ¼-inch thick Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 (15.5-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 bay leaves 2 sprigs fresh rosemary 4 c. low-sodium vegetable broth 2 c. cold water 2 (2-inch-long) strips lemon peel 6 oz. orecchiette (2 1/2 cups) 3 tbsp. yellow miso...

Ingredients 1 (15-oz.) box chocolate cake mix, plus ingredients called for on box Cooking spray, for pan 2 (8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened 3/4 c. creamy peanut butter 2/3 c. packed light brown sugar 2 large eggs 2 tsp. vanilla extract 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 2 c. semisweet chocolate chips 1 c. heavy whipping cream 1 c. chopped Reese’s cups Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350°. Grease an 8” springform pan with cooking spray....