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Ingredients 1 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup skim milk 1/2 cup fat-free cholesterol-free egg product 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 5 cups 1-inch cubes French bread 1/2 cup caramel fat-free topping, warmed Preparation Heat oven to 350°. Spray quiche dish, 9x1 1/2 inches, or pie plate, 9x1 1/4 inches, with cooking spray. Mix all ingredients except bread and caramel topping in large bowl with wire whisk until smooth....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon chopped garlic, plus 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic 6 ounces chanterelle mushrooms, chopped 4 ounces white button mushrooms, chopped 4 ounces king oyster mushrooms, chopped 4 ounces fresh bamboo shoots, chopped 1 carrot, finely chopped 1 heaping teaspoon sugar 1 heaping teaspoon Chinese barbecue sauce 1 teaspoon black mushroom soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup cornstarch...

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 degrees. Beat together butter and sugar with a mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy, then beat in vanilla....

Ingredients 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine 2 cups whipping (heavy) cream 3/4 cup light corn syrup 2 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate Preparation Grease bottom and sides of 8- or 9-inch square glass baking dish with butter. Spread nuts in pan. Heat remaining ingredients to boiling in heavy 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook over medium heat about 35 minutes, stirring frequently, to 245°F on candy thermometer or until small amount of mixture dropped into cup of very cold water forms a firm ball that holds its shape until pressed....

Ingredients 1 package (1 lb) spaghetti 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1 cup quartered sliced zucchini 1 cup fresh corn kernels 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 to 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, cut into julienne strips 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook spaghetti as directed on package; drain. Meanwhile, in 10- to 12-inch skillet, heat butter and oil over medium to medium-high heat until butter is melted....

Ingredients 3 firmly packed tablespoons fresh yeast 1 1/2 cups mineral water, room temperature 2 1/2 cups unbleached bread flour 5 1/4 cups cake flour (not self-rising), plus more for work surface 1 tablespoon plus one pinch fine sea salt 1/2 cup soybean oil 1/2 cup Simple Syrup 4 large egg yolks 1 cup milk 1 large whole egg, lightly beaten Preparation In a 2-cup glass measuring cup, dissolve yeast in mineral water; set aside....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix 1 box (4-serving size) vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix 1/2 cup milk 2 eggs 1/2 cup Betty Crocker™ Whipped fluffy white frosting (from 12-oz container) 3/4 cup marshmallow crème (from 7-oz jar) 1 cup powdered sugar 4 teaspoons milk Orange edible glitter Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper....

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, undrained 1 medium celery stalk, sliced (1/2 cup) 1/2 cup uncooked orzo or rosamarina pasta 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt Preparation Cook beef in 10-inch skillet over medium-high about 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until brown; drain. Stir in remaining ingredients except yogurt. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 12 minutes, stirring frequently, until liquid is absorbed and pasta is tender....

Ingredients 2 medium zucchini, unpeeled, cut into 2x1/2-inch strips 2 medium yellow summer squash, unpeeled, cut into 2x1/2-inch strips 1/4 cup purchased Greek vinaigrette salad dressing 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 medium tomatoes, chopped 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. In large bowl, combine zucchini, summer squash, salad dressing and pepper flakes; toss to coat. Place zucchini and squash in grill basket (grill “wok”)....

Ingredients 4 cups frozen potatoes O’Brien with onions and peppers (from 24-oz bag) 1/2 cup ranch dressing 1 cup shredded American-Cheddar cheese blend (4 oz) 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. Spray 1 (18x18-inch) sheet of heavy-duty foil with cooking spray. Place potatoes on center of foil. Drizzle with dressing; mix gently. Sprinkle with cheese blend. Bring up 2 sides of foil over potatoes so edges meet....

Ingredients Dani Fiore’s Royal Icing White gel-paste food coloring 1 Hatching Bunny Cookie Cutouts Coarse white sanding sugar 1 small round candy, such as an M&M Pastel-colored gel-paste food coloring Small assorted candies, such as jelly beans or bunny corn Preparation Mix together some of the royal icing with white food coloring until desired shade is reached. Transfer to a small squirt bottle. Leaving a 1/4-inch border, outline the bunny shape of the sugar cookie (see step 2 of the template)....

Ingredients 2 cups ground coffee 12 cups water Sugar, if desired Whipping (heavy) cream, if desired Preparation Prepare medium-strength coffee, using 1 cup of the ground coffee and 6 cups of the water; cool. Pour into 3 to 4 ice-cube trays; freeze at least 4 hours but no longer than 24 hours. Prepare medium-strength coffee, using remaining 1 cup ground coffee and 6 cups water. Place coffee cubes in pitcher; pour coffee into pitcher....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon semisweet chocolate chips 4 plastic cups (8 to 9 oz each) 3 containers (6 oz each) Yoplait® Original yogurt orange crème or harvest peach 1/4 cup frozen (thawed) orange juice concentrate 1 can (11 oz) mandarin orange segments, chilled, drained 1 banana, sliced Preparation In small microwavable bowl, melt chocolate chips on High for 1 minute or until melted. With tip of knife, spread chocolate on inside of each plastic cup to resemble eyes, nose and mouth of jack-o’-lantern....

Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray, for baking sheet (optional) 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup 1 teaspoon molasses 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Pinch of salt 8 ounces pecan halves 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray or line with a nonstick baking mat; set aside. In a large bowl, mix together honey, syrup, molasses, vanilla, and salt....

Ingredients 1 loaf thin-sliced white bread, such as Pepperidge Farm 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 pound ground pork, or a combination of beef and pork 1 large egg 1/4 cup freshly grated Romano cheese 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 clove garlic 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt Freshly ground black pepper 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick) Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons canola oil 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 3/4 cups white whole wheat flour 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon poppy seed 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon ground mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/4 cup fat-free egg product 1 tablespoon fat-free egg product Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray or line with cooking parchment paper. In 8-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 2 oranges, peeled, sliced crosswise 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced 1 small red and/or yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips 1/2 medium jicama, peeled, julienned (matchstick-cut) 3x1/4x1/4 inch (about 2 cups) 1/8 teaspoon chili powder, if desired Fresh cilantro sprigs, if desired Preparation In blender, place all dressing ingredients....

Ingredients 4 ounces best-quality semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped Preparation In a small saucepan, melt chocolate with 1/2 cup water over medium heat, about 2 minutes. When mixture comes to a boil, whisk gently until smooth. Continue whisking while sauce gently boils for 1 minute. (If sauce is too thin, cook it longer. If it is too thick, add more liquid, and return to a boil.) Remove from heat, and allow to cool to room temperature....

Ingredients 1/2 pound asparagus, sliced on a bias into 2-inch pieces 1 pound pasta, conghiglie rigate (shell-shaped) Coarse salt 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined Freshly ground black pepper 5 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, plus more for garnish 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly grated lemon zest 1/3 cup white wine Juice of 1/2 lemon 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves Preparation Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat....

Ingredients 1 box (16.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ White Cake Mix (or your favorite flavor) Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 1 cup from 1 tub (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Vanilla Frosting (or your favorite non-chip, no-nut flavor) 3 bags (14 oz each) yellow candy melts 48 paper lollipop sticks Block of white plastic foam 48 orange heart sprinkles 96 yellow heart sprinkles...