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Heat oven to 450F. Prepare pastry for one-crust pie as directed on 1 package of pie crust mix except - divide dough into 8 equal parts; roll each part into round. Fit rounds over backs of muffin cups or small custard cups, making pleats so pastry will fit closely. Prick thoroughly with fork to...

For each serving, place 1 scoop ice cream in small dish. Make a face with colored candy-coated milk chocolate candies for eyes and mouth, wafer cookies for ears and, if you like, toasted coconut for hair. For teenagers, offer a serve-yourself fountain of assorted sauces, fruits, nuts and other...

Variations on salad greens. Serve with sweet fruit dressing. *Peach, apricot or pear half or pineapple slice; top with tiny cream cheese balls rolled in chopped nuts (pistachios are especially attractive). *Halved green grapes or cherries in cavity of peach or pear halves. *Peach or pear...

Cut thin horizontal slice from bottom of watermelon so it will rest evenly; slice watermelon lengthwise in half. Carve a decorative zigzag edge from sliced edge of one half of watermelon; scoop out fruit to form a bowl. Scoop melon balls from second half. Fill bowl with watermelon, honeydew and...

Prepare pound cake as directed on package except - fold in 1/2 cup mixed diced candied fruits and 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts. While warm, frost with a confectioners' sugar glaze and decorate with nuts and candied fruits.

Heat oven to 350F. Grease and flour 12-cup bundt pan, tube pan, 10x4", or 2-quart anodized aluminum mold. Prepare lemon cake mix as directed on package except - use 2 tbsp. less water; if desired, add 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts. Pour batter into pan. Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until wooden pick...

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/4 cup corn syrup 1/4 cup fruit sugar 1 tsp. instant coffee granules 1 tsp. boiling water 1/4 cup amaretto liqueur * 1 1/5 cup crushed vanilla wafer crumbs 1/2 cup chopped toasted almonds ** Cocoa, colored sugar or chocolate shot In top of double boiler...

Dry: 13 cups old fashioned rolled oats 3 cups large flaked coconut 1 cup cut raw almonds 1 1/2 cups sunflower seeds 2 cups hard whole wheat flour 1 tbsp. sea salt Wet: 1 2/3 cups honey 1/3 cup water 3/4 cup oil 1 tbsp. pure vanilla 1 tbsp. pure almond extract Mix all dry ingredients in a large...

You can use almost any other fresh fruit such as fresh strawberries, or canned pears, instead of peaches for this dessert. 1 lb. ricotta cheese 1 egg yolk 3 tbsp. amaretto or white creme de menthe (or orange juice) 4 tsp. granulated sugar 2 cups sliced peaches (fresh, canned, frozen, or thawed)...

1 small cottage cheese 1 small orange jello 1 14 oz. can mandarin oranges 1 14 oz. can pineapple tidbits 1 cup cool whip Stir in jello powder into cottage cheese. Add oranges and pineapple. Fold in cool whip. Chill.

3 egg yolks 4 tbsp. white sugar 2 tbsp. vinegar 2 tbsp. pineapple juice 1 tbsp. butter Pinch salt 1 19 oz. can crushed pineapple (drained) 1 19 oz. can fruit cocktail (drained) 1 19 oz. can peaches (chopped and drained) 1 small carton cool whip 1/2 pkg. miniature marshmallows Beat egg...

2 tbsp butter 1/4 cup sugar 1 tbsp lemon juice 4 large ripe pears, halved and cored 1/4 cup seedless raspberry all-fruit preserves 1/4 tsp coarsely ground black pepper 2 oz goat cheese Preheat the oven to 450F. Coat a 13x9" baking dish with cooking spray. While the oven is heating, place the...

2 Granny Smith or Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (about 3 cups) 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar 2 tbsp. golden raisins 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg 1/3 cup plain dry bread crumbs 1/4 cup granulated sugar 12 sheets (17x11" each) frozen whole wheat...

Beer Can Chicken Probably The Best Ever Chicken Recipe Beer can chicken is one of my most favorite barbecue foods. It's the perfect BBQ bird, bronzed and crispy on the outside, moist and succulent on the inside, and bursting with flavor. Also known as chicken on the throne, drunken chicken...

( Serves 6 to 8 ) BISCUIT TOPPING: 2 cups all-purpose flour (additional for work surface) 1/4 cup cornmeal 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (additional for baking dish) 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening...

Use 2-3 cups of peeled and seeded cantaloupe or watermelon cut in cubes 3-4 Tbsp of sugar 2-3 tbsp. lime juice 2 cups water and Ice to chill. In a blender puree fruit season to taste with the sugar and lime juice combine fruit mixture with water in a large pitcher strain if desired to eliminate...

This tender bread is just slightly sweet. 3 cups King Arthur Unbleached Bread Flour 1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned oats) 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 3 tablespoons brown sugar or honey 2 teaspoons instant yeast OR 1 packet active dry yeast* 1 1/4 cups lukewarm milk...

Ingredients: Pastry 1 cup flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 scant Tablespoon sugar 1 Tablespoon soft unsalted butter 1/4 cup white wine Vegetable oil for frying Filling 2 cups ricotta 1 cup whipped heavy cream 3 Tablespoons sugar (or more if you wish) 2 Tablespoons...

1/2 cup butter or margarine 12 oz. pkg. (2 cups) vanilla milk chips 2 eggs 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. amaretto liqueur or almond extract 1/2 cup raspberry spreadable fruit or jam 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease and flour either a 8 or 9...

Bake: 350F for 1 hour INGREDIENTS 1 CUP SUGAR 1 CUP FLOUR 1 T. BAKING POWDER 3/4 CUP MILK 1 CAN FRUIT 1/2 CUBE BUTTER Melt 1/2 cube butter in casserole. Mix sugar, flour, baking powder, and milk. Pour batter over butter in casserole. Add fruit and sprinkle with 1/2 cup sugar. Do not stir...