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Fig and Blue Cheese-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

Fig and Blue Cheese-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

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An apple glaze and sweet dried figs complement the savory blue cheese in this simple yet refined stuffed pork tende...

  • 1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed
  • 1/2 cup dried figs, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 tablespoon apple jelly, melted
4/5 (3 Votes)

Cappuccino Brownies

Cappuccino Brownies

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In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth

  • TOPPING:
  • 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • 3/4 cup butter, cut up
  • 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
  • 1 tablespoon hot water
  • 4 eggs
  • 1-1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 6 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • GLAZE:
  • 4 teaspoons instant coffee granules
  • 1 tablespoon hot water
  • 5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
4.6/5 (18 Votes)

Chocolate Sheet Cakes

Chocolate Sheet Cakes

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Like the Golden Sheet Cakes, you will need to make one recipe (that is, two chocolate cakes) for each of the animal...

  • Vegetable-oil cooking spray
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pans
  • 1 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water
  • 6 tablespoons safflower oil
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
4.4/5 (16 Votes)

Black-Bottom Banana Cream Pie

Black-Bottom Banana Cream Pie

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Using a food processor, mix the shortbread with a pinch salt; process in long pulses until finely ground and beginn...

  • 2 boxes (5.3 oz. each) all-butter shortbread cookies broken
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3 tbsp. melted and 2 tbsp. cold
  • 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate (60% to 70% cacao), in 3 hunks
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon amber rum
  • 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large bananas
  • 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
4.5/5 (11 Votes)

Pancake Soufflé with Caramelized Apples

Pancake Soufflé with Caramelized Apples

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The batter can be whipped up in a blender a few hours in advance, and the apples can be caramelized ahead of time, ...

  • 2 1/2 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 3 cups sliced peeled Granny Smith apple (about 1 pound)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (about 2 1/4 ounces)
  • 3/4 cup fat-free milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large egg whites
5/5 (1 Votes)

Grilled Paprika Shrimp Quesadillas

Grilled Paprika Shrimp Quesadillas

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Preheat an outdoor grill, indoor griddle or grill pan to medium-high heat

  • 1 pound large shrimp, shelled and deveined
  • EVOO, for drizzling
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet smoked paprika (half a scant palmful)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder (1/3 palmful)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (eyeball it)
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • A small handful cilantro or flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped
  • 1 slightly underripe avocado--pitted, removed from skin and very thinly sliced or diced
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 8 large tortillas, heated to soften slightly
  • 2 plum or vine tomatoes, seeded and diced
  • 4 scallions, very thinly sliced or chopped
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
  • Cooking spray
4.4/5 (5 Votes)

Champagne Jello Shots

Champagne Jello Shots

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As if jello shots needed to get any more festive, these are made with Champagne—perfect for your New Year's Eve p

  • 8 ounces Champagne
  • 7 ounces lemon-lime soda, divided
  • 3 packets unflavored gelatin
  • Food coloring (if desired)
  • Sanding sugar
4.4/5 (42 Votes)

Southern Fried Chicken

Southern Fried Chicken

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Rinse chicken; pat dry and then set aside

  • 4 pounds chicken pieces
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons pepper
  • 3 cups vegetable oil
  • salt
0/5 (0 Votes)

Lemon Bars

Lemon Bars

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This dessert is a delightful recipe from my mother's file

  • FILLING:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • Additional confectioners' sugar
4.6/5 (20 Votes)

Banana Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Banana Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Mashed banana adds more than just flavor to this cake--it also keeps the layers moist

  • Cake:
  • Cooking spray
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup mashed ripe banana
  • 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
  • Frosting:
  • 2/3 cup (about 5 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • Remaining ingredients:
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans, toasted
  • 2 tablespoons flaked sweetened coconut, toasted
4.5/5 (20 Votes)