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Ingredients 1 pound pitted prunes (2 1/4 cups) 1 pound dark raisins (2 3/4 cups) 1 pound dried currants (3 1/2 cups) 1 pound dried cherries (3 1/3 cups) 3 ounces candied citrus peel, orange and lemon (1/2 cup) 3 ounces candied ginger (1/2 cup) 1 (750 mL) bottle dark rum, plus more for brushing cakes 1 (750 mL) bottle ruby port or Manischewitz wine 2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for pans 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pans 4 ounces blanched almonds (2/3 cup) 1/3 cup boiling water 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 1/2 cups packed dark-brown sugar 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 10 large eggs, at room temperature 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 cup molasses or cane sugar Confectioners' sugar or Royal Icing for Fruitcake, for serving Preparation At least 2 weeks before you plan to bake the cakes, place prunes, raisins, currants, cherries, citrus peel, candied ginger, rum, and port in a large container with a lid....

Ingredients 4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt Preparation Using a rubber spatula, combine ingredients in a small bowl. Orange-maple butter can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Related Video

Ingredients 1 lb ground beef (at least 80% lean) 1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ original taco seasoning mix 2/3 cup water 1 cup shredded Mexican 4-cheese blend (4 oz) 1 package (5.1 oz) Old El Paso™ Flour Soft Tortilla Mini Bowls (12 Count) 1/4 cup Old El Paso™ traditional refried beans (from 16-oz can) 1/4 cup from 1 bottle (9 oz) Old El Paso™ Creamy Salsa Verde Sauce or 1/4 cup from 1 bottle (9 oz) Old El Paso™ Creamy Queso Sauce...

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ angel food cake mix 1 1/3 cups cold water 1 teaspoon grated lemon or orange peel Red, yellow and green liquid food colors 1 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting (from 1-lb container) 12 to 15 square candy fruit chews Preparation Move oven rack to lowest position (remove other racks). Heat oven to 350°F. In extra-large glass or metal bowl, beat cake mix, water and lemon peel with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds; beat on medium speed 1 minute....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 egg 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1/2 cup butter, melted 3 eggs 2 cups frozen cut rhubarb, thawed, drained or chopped fresh rhubarb 1 tablespoon powdered sugar Serve with sweetened whipped cream, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray....

Ingredients 2 medium eggplants (about 1 1/2 pounds total), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 small yellow onion, diced medium 2 garlic cloves, unpeeled 6 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 can (15.5 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed, drained, and patted dry 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth or water Fresh oregano (optional) Plain yogurt (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, toss together eggplant, onion, garlic, and 4 teaspoons olive oil; season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients Vegetable oil 1 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup water 6 ounces blanched hazelnuts (1 1/2 cups), toasted Preparation Lightly coat a nonstick baking mat or a piece of parchment with oil, and place on a heatproof surface. Bring sugar and water to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, tilting pan to swirl and washing down sides with a wet pastry brush to prevent crystals from forming. Boil, without stirring, until mixture turns pale amber, about 8 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup baby-cut carrots 1 Yukon Gold potato, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup sliced celery 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs 3/4 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton) 1/2 cup snap pea pods 1/4 cup whipping (heavy) cream 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour Preparation Place carrots, potato, onion and celery in 2 1/2- to 3 1/2-quart slow cooker....

Ingredients 5 lb pork baby back ribs, cut into 3-rib sections 1 cup barbecue sauce 1/4 cup molasses 1/4 cup frozen (thawed) orange juice concentrate 2 teaspoons red pepper sauce 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic 1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Spray 5- to 6-quart oval slow cooker with cooking spray. Set oven control to broil. Spray broiler pan rack with cooking spray. Place ribs on rack. Broil with tops 5 1/2 inches from heat 10 minutes....

Ingredients 6 ounces cream cheese 1 scallion, white and light-green parts, finely chopped 4 slices black bread 6 ounces smoked salmon, preferably Scotch, thinly sliced 1 head endive, leaves separated and washed Preparation In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese with a wooden spoon until soft. Stir in scallions. Spread mixture thinly on bread. Place salmon on 2 slices; top with endive. Cover with remaining slices and press down. Chill until firm, trim edges of bread to form rectangles, and cut lengthwise into quarters....

Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ oatmeal cookie mix 2 tablespoons wheat germ 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/3 cup canola or vegetable oil 4 tablespoons water 2 egg whites 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, wheat germ, flaxseed, cinnamon, oil, water and egg whites until well blended....

Ingredients 3 thyme sprigs 1 teaspoon superfine sugar 2 lemon wedges 3 ounces silver tequila 1 ounce cold water Ice Preparation Muddle thyme sprigs with superfine sugar and lemon wedges in a glass. Add silver tequila, cold water, and ice. Stir. Related Video

Ingredients 2 beef T-bone steaks, 1 1/2 inches thick and about 1 1/2 pounds each 1 garlic clove, cut in half 2 teaspoons black peppercorns, crushed 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon lime juice Salt and pepper to taste, if desired Preparation Trim fat on beef steaks to 1/4-inch thickness. Rub beef with garlic. Press pepper into beef. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour....

Ingredients 2 Ruby Red grapefruits 8 veal cutlets (about 2 ounces each), thinly pounded Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons safflower oil 1 stick unsalted butter 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh chives Preparation Cut peel and pith from grapefruit. Slice fruit along membranes to release segments into a medium bowl. Squeeze juice from membranes into a small bowl; discard membranes. Pat veal dry with paper towels; season with 1 teaspoonsalt and some pepper....

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups walnuts 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons light olive or canola oil 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour two 8-inch round cake pans; set aside. In a food processor, combine nuts, flours, sugar, and salt; pulse until nuts are finely ground but not oily....

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups sugar 2 tablespoons margarine, softened 3 egg whites 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (3 to 4 medium) 2/3 cup Yoplait® Fat Free plain yogurt (from 2-lb container) 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 1/2 cups Whole Grain Total® cereal, slightly crushed Preparation Move oven rack to low position so that tops of pans will be in center of oven....

Ingredients 4 ounces almond paste (about 5 1/2 tablespoons) 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, plus more for dusting Pinch of coarse salt 1 large egg white 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/4 cup sliced almonds Preparation Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Put almond paste, sugar, and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium speed until crumbly, about 3 minutes. Add egg white and vanilla....

Ingredients 10 ounces frozen raspberries 1/2 cup sugar Preparation Simmer frozen raspberries and sugar together for 10 minutes. Serve sauce with sweetened whipped cream. Related Video

Ingredients Basic Vanilla Cookie Dough 3/4 cup chopped candied citron 3/4 cup glaceed cherries Preparation Once the flour is incorporated according to dough recipe, beat in citron and cherries. Divide dough into 2 pieces. Shape each into a 10-inch-long square-shaped log. Wrap in parchment. Refrigerate until very firm, about 2 hours. Slice dough crosswise slightly thicker than 1/8 inch. Reshape if needed. Bake at 350 degrees on parchment-lined baking sheets until firm, 12 to 14 minutes....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 cup chopped peeled firm apple (Braeburn, Gala or Granny Smith) 1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons chopped shelled pistachios or pecans 2 tablespoons brandy or apple juice 1 round (8 oz) Brie cheese Baguette French bread slices, assorted crackers or fresh apple slices Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In 8-inch skillet, melt butter over low heat. Add apple, cranberries, brown sugar, pistachios and brandy; cook 3 minutes or just until apples are tender, stirring frequently....