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Ingredients 1 cup dark cocoa candy melts 1 cup white candy melts 1 cup red or pink candy melts 8 round peppermint candies, crushed Preparation Line 15x10x1-inch baking pan with foil so foil extends over ends of pan. Place each color candy melts in separate small resealable freezer plastic bag. Microwave each bag on HIGH for 90 seconds, squeezing bag to mix after each 30-second interval. If not completely melted, microwave each bag for an additional 30 seconds or until completely melted....

Ingredients 6 heaping Tablespoons flour 1 cup sugar 3 Tablespoons cocoa 2 cups milk 1 teaspoon vanilla (or mint extract, coffee extract, or almond extract) 1 1/4 lb butter 3 to 4 beaten egg yolks Optional: replace 1 Tablespoon flour with 1 Tablespoon corn starch for stiffer mousse Preparation Cook first 4 ingredients until very thick (hard to stir). Remove from stove and add butter until melted. Then add yolks slowly, then add vanilla or other extract....

Ingredients 2 Cups Sugar 1 Stk Margarine 3 Tbl Cocoa 1/2 Cup Milk 1 Tsp Vanilla 1/2 Cup Peanut butter 3 Cups Dry Oatmeal Preparation Melt margarine in a saucepan, add sugar, cocoa and milk. Bring to a boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat - Add vanilla, Oatmeal. Drop by teaspoon on wax paper, let cool. ENJOY !

Ingredients 6 oz. white chocolate baking bar, cut into pieces 3 tablespoons light corn syrup Edible glitter, if desired 1 (18.25-oz.) pkg. Devil’s food cake mix 1 1/4 cups water 1/2 cup oil 3 eggs 8 oz. semisweet chocolate, cut into pieces 1/4 cup butter Preparation Line cookie sheet with plastic wrap. Place white chocolate baking bar in medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. Stir; continue to microwave in 15-second increments until chocolate can be stirred smooth....

Ingredients 10 pitted prunes 1/4 cup Calvados or Cognac, more for drizzling 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 tablespoons sugar 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg 2 14-ounce jars whole roasted chestnuts 2 celery stalks, diced 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced 2 shallots, finely chopped 1 medium leek, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced 2 medium, sweet apples (such as Gala), peeled, cored and cut into inch cubes...

Ingredients 1 tablespoon cornmeal, if desired 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2- inch cubes 1 small onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup pizza sauce 2 tablespoons grated Romano cheese 2 cups frozen cut leaf spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain, coarsely chopped* 3 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes (2/3 cup) 1 can (11 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Thin Crust Pizza Crust Preparation Heat oven to 425°F....

Ingredients 2 oz sun dried tomatoes (not packed in oil), coarsely chopped (about 1 cup) 3/4 cup dry white wine 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil or grapeseed oil, divided 12 oz fresh crimini (or other) mushrooms, sliced thin 1 tsp minced garlic 4 whole skinless. boneless chicken breasts, each sliced diagonally into 8 strips seasoned flour for dredging 1 tsp freshly grated lemon rind 1/4 tsp fines herbes, crumbled...

Ingredients 2 skinned chicken breasts or thighs, cut in 2 pieces 2 tbsp. coriander powder 1/2 tsp. turmeric 1/2 tsp. cardamom seeds 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. cloves 1 c. coconut milk or reg. milk 1 lg. potato, peeled and cut in squares 1 red onion, cut thin lengthwise 1/2 bell pepper, cut thin lengthwise 1/2 hot green pepper; optional 1/2 tsp. fresh ginger root 1/2 tsp. garlic, chopped in sm....

Ingredients 5 boned, skinned chicken breast halves 5 eggs 3 oz. grated Romano cheese 1 tsp. dried parsley 1 pinch ground white pepper all-purpose flour - for coating 1/8 cup olive oil 1 cup chicken stock 1 cup butter juice of 2 lemons Preparation -Pound chicken breasts flat and cut in half. Set aside. -Whisk together eggs, Romano cheese, parsley, and white pepper. Set aside. -Put flour in a shallow bowl....

Ingredients 1 can chick peas (no salt added) 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 handful roughly chopped parsley 2 sliced scallions (or substitute alternative type of onion) juice of 1/2 lemon 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt freshly ground black pepper Preparation Toss a drained and rinsed can of no-salt-added chickpeas with 3 Tbs. of extra-virgin olive oil, a handful of roughly chopped parsley, 2 sliced scallions, and the juice of 1/2 lemon....

Ingredients 2 large ripe avocados 1 small onion, peeled and roughly chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 tbsp lemon juice 3 ¾ cups vegetable mineral broth 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar dulse or kelp For the salsa: ½ purple onion, finely chopped 2 tomatoes, chopped 1 jalapeño pepper, deseeded and finely sliced 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar dulse or kelp Preparation Cut avocados into chunks and puree with onion, garlic, lemon juice and a third of the vegetable mineral broth....

Ingredients 2 cups flour 3/4 cup sugar pinch salt 1 t baking powder 1/4 t baking soda 1 c whole raw almonds 3 T unsalted butter 2 eggs 1 egg yolk 1 t vanilla extract 1/2 t almond extract 2 t grated orange zest 8 oz good quality Semi-sweet Chocolate (optional) Preparation Lightly toast the almonds and grind 1/2 a cup until a fine meal. In a mixer, stir together the dry ingredients, the whole almonds and ground almonds....

Ingredients Bites 10 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter 1 1/4 Cup Sugar 3 oz Bittersweet Chocolate, chopped 1/2 Teaspoon salt 1/2 Teaspoon vanilla extract 2 Eggs 2/3 Cup Cocoa Powder 1/2 Cup Flour Jar of Maraschino Cherries with Stems Drained (need 24 with stems) with reserved juice Frosting 4 oz Bittersweet or Semisweet Chocolate (chips or chopped) 1/4 Cup Sweetened Condensed Milk 2-3 Teaspoons Reserved Cherry Juice Preparation Bites: In a heat-safe bowl set over simmering water (or double boiler), melt butter with sugar, chocolate and salt, whisk until combined....

Ingredients 2,25 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened 0,75 cup granulated sugar 0,75 cup brown sugar, packed 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 large eggs 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (1 regular package) (1 cup chopped nuts–though i never use them) Preparation preheat oven to 375 F beat sugars, butter, and vanilla in a bowl until smooth. add eggs one at a time and mix in well....

Ingredients 1 (18 ounce) roll refrigerated sugar cookie dough 1 1/2 cups semisweet chips 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1 1/2 Tblsp orange liqueur 1/2 cup chopped nuts water 1/2 cup white chocolate chips 1 Tblsp vegetable oil Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13" baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. Cut dough into 1/4" thick slices and arrange to cover bottom of pan. Use floured fingers to press dough to form a crust covering pan bottom....

Ingredients 22 ounces fresh sour cherries, rinsed and drained (3 1/2 cups) 2 cups white rum, such as Captain Morgan Frozen sour cherries on the stem, for serving (optional) Preparation Using the tip of a sharp knife, pierce 2 to 3 holes in each fresh cherry, then place in a large crock or jar with a tight-fitting lid. Pour in rum and stir to combine, pressing lightly on cherries to release some juices....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups pitted ripe sweet cherries (from about 3/4 lb cherries)+ 1/2 c. chopped 1/2 cup milk 2 cups cream 1/2 cup sugar 1 pinch salt 1 teaspoon lemon juice 2 Tbsp Amaretto, cherry liqueur, or rum (optional) 4 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped fine Preparation Put 1 1/2 cups of pitted (halved)cherries, milk, one 1/4 cup of the cream, sugar, and salt into a medium saucepan. Heat on medium heat until the mixture is steamy, then lower the heat to warm and just let sit for about 15 minutes....

Ingredients Pie crust 1 1/2 cups sifted flour 2 Tablespoons sugar 1 1/2 sticks +2 tablespoon Oleo 1 cup chopped pecans Pie filling 1 8 oz. cream cheese 2 cups sifted powder sugar 2 envelopes of dream whip 1 cup of milk 1 teaspoon of vanilla Topping for Pie 1 Can Cherry Pie Filling Preparation Pie shell Mix all ingredients together and press into pie pan. Bake 20 to 30 minutes at 350 degrees Filling Beat cream cheese, add powder sugar,beat until smooth....

Ingredients 5~6 CHICKEN BREAST ( APPROX 3 LBS ) CUT INTO BITE SIZE PIECES 16 OZ. SOUR CREAM 1 CAN CREAM MUSHROOM OR CREAM CHICKEN SOUP 2 TUBES RITZ CRACKERS 2~ 2 1/2 CUPS GRATED CHEDDAR CHEESE SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE Preparation PREHEAT OVEN TO 350 DEGREES. LAYER DISH ( 10 X 13 )GIVE OR TAKE AN INCH,UNGREASED, WITH ONE TUBE CRUMBLED RITZ CRACKERS.DRAIN CHICKEN ( IF CANNED )CRUMBLE INTO SMALLER PIECES AND MIX WITH SOUP, SOUR CREAM, AND SALT & PEPPER IN A LARGE BOWL....

Ingredients Chicken thighs and legs 1/2 stick Butter 1/2 cup Soy Sauce Preparation Simmer the chicken in the butter and soy sauce mixture in a large covered pot until tender. It’s that simple.