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SLICED BAKED POTATOES
-by Michelle Logan

Preheat oven to 400 degrees (Can also do in Microwave for 6 plus minutes)
Brush both side of potato slices with butter; place them on a cookie sheet. 
Bake in the preheated 400 degrees F oven for 30 to 40 minutes 
or until lightly browned on both sides, turning once.
When potatoes are ready, top with bacon, cheese, green onion; 
continue baking until the cheese has melted;
Add a dollop of sour cream when done and enjoy!!
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The magic ingredients for these bewitching apples? 
A deep crimson variety like Red Delicious, a few drops of food coloring—plus a dash of spicy cinnamon.
(Skewers: Twigs from your yard work just fine! Use a damp paper towel to wipe clean.)

Ingredients
U.S. Metric
6 (or up to 8) Red Delicious Apples
3 cup(s) Sugar
1 cup(s) Water
1/2 cup(s) Light Corn Syrup
1/2 teaspoon(s) Cinnamon-Flavored Oil
1/4 tablespoon(s) Red Food Coloring

Directions
Remove stems and skewer apples (see "Tricks for Sticks," below).
In a saucepan over high heat, with a candy thermometer attached, heat sugar, water, and light corn syrup, stirring until sugar dissolves.
Bring to a boil until mixture reaches 300 degrees F. Remove from heat, and stir in 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon-flavored oil and 1/4 tablespoon red food coloring.
To make red apples: Dip apples, one at a time, then transfer to a greased baking sheet. 
Let cool, about 10 minutes.
To make black apples: Add 1/4 tablespoon black food coloring to your red syrup. 
(If the syrup has thickened, reheat briefly.) 
Dip apples, one at a time, then transfer to a greased baking sheet. 
Let cool, about 10 minutes.

Tips & Techniques
Tricks for Sticks: First, simply twist off the stem. 
If your skewer is blunt, sharpen it using a utility knife to slice off one end at a diagonal angle. 
Then, working on a flat surface, firmly grip your apple and push the skewer two-thirds of the way in. 
If any juice leaks out, blot the fruit with a paper towel before dipping.


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Apple Prep: Wash, put in stick (or cut), Boiling water, rinse, dry thoroughly.

If no sticks, then cut into 8ths. Wash in citric acid (liquid) and dip with your finger.


If you were to use just straight caramels (Brach's mix) then you'll need about 8-12 caramels per medium sized apple ... so you'll need about 80-120 caramels for a dozen apples. 
Use very low heat... recommend the microwave oven. 
Stir in 1 tbsp butter or Crisco per 40 caramels. 
If you use ready-made caramel you should choose the firm type (#102-NC30 Caramel Loaf by Nestles').



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Homemade Coffee Creamer – Over 2 Dozen Flavor Varieties!
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For whatever flavor of creamer you want, you start off with the same basic ‘base’ recipe.

Base Recipe
14oz sweetened condensed milk
1 3/4 cup milk or cream (whole, lowfat, skim, almond, soy, heavy cream, half & half etc – whatever your preference, however the more fat, the more creaminess)

Mix the ingredients together well. Add them to a mason jar and shake it like crazy or you could also opt to use an old (washed) creamer container.

French Vanilla Creamer
2 teaspoons vanilla extract OR vanilla coffee syrup

Vanilla Bean Coffee Creamer
2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste

Chocolate
2-3 tablespoons chocolate syrup
(1 tsp vanilla extract, optional)

Chocolate Almond
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 teaspoon almond extract

Strudel
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract

Vanilla Caramel
2 tablespoons caramel ice cream topping
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Chocolate Raspberry
2 teaspoons cocoa powder
2 tablespoons raspberry syrup

Irish Cream
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
1 teaspoon instant coffee
1-2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract

Coconut
2 teaspoons coconut extract

Samoa (like the Girl Scout Cookies)
2 teaspoons coconut extract
(or sub coconut milk or cream of coconut, heated & strained, for the milk/cream)
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
2 tablespoons caramel ice cream topping

Peppermint Patty
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
1 teaspoon peppermint extract

Cinnamon Vanilla
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Pumpkin Spice
3 tablespoons pureed pumpkin
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
4 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Honey Vanilla
1/4 cup honey
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Almond Joy
1-2 teaspoons coconut extract (or sub coconut milk or cream of coconut if you heat it first, strained, in place of the milk & extract)
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup

Sweet Cream
Use 1 3/4 cups of heavy cream instead of the milk in the base recipe
2 teaspoons vanilla extract OR the inside of a vanilla bean, scraped
1 teaspoon almond extract

Chocolate Orange
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
1-2 teaspoons orange extract

Hazelnut
2 teaspoons hazelnut extract

Chocolate Hazelnut
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
2 teaspoons hazelnut extract

Cinnamon Cake
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Salted Caramel
2-3 tablespoons caramel ice cream topping
1/2 teaspoon salt

Eggnog
Replace milk in base recipe with equal amount of heavy cream
1 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons rum extract
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Toasted Almond
2 teaspoons almond extract

Directions & Tips:
In all these recipes, anything that has a dry or thick ingredient (like cinnamon, honey, etc..) should be heated up with a small amount of your milk/cream from the base recipe so it can dissolve properly. You don’t want grainy creamer! Then, add the rest of the milk/cream along with the sweetened condensed milk.

If you want really creamy creamer, use heavy cream instead of milk in your base recipe.

You'll want to stick a piece of tape on they mason jar lid with the expiration date from the milk used. Use this as a guideline as to when the creamer should be used by.

Please feel free to play around with amounts of extracts and other ingredients used if you like stronger or less intense flavors!! And, let your imagination turn, and make up your own combinations. Use this as inspiration to create your very own perfect homemade flavored creamer!

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Total Time: 25 mins
Prep Time: 0 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Servings: 6
Units: US | Metric

Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoons cream cheese
1 pint heavy cream
1 teaspoon garlic powder
salt
black pepper
2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (preferably fresh)
1 lb fettuccine, prepared as directed

Directions:
1 In a medium saucepan, melt butter.
2 When butter is melted, add cream cheese.
3 When the cream cheese is softened, add heavy cream.
4 Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
5 Simmer for 15-20 minutes over low heat, stirring constantly.
6 Remove from heat and stir in parmesan.
7 Serve over hot fettucine noodles.

By Robbie Rice
http://www.food.com/recipe/olive-garden-fettuccine-alfredo-8596
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"This is a recipe that I created by modifying my mother's recipe. My boyfriend is a fettuccine Alfredo connoisseur and he scrapes the pan every time! I get nothing but rave reviews when I make this dish. I must warn you, this recipe is not for the health conscious. Enjoy!" 

Ingredients:
24 ounces dry fettuccini pasta
1 cup butter
3/4 pint heavy cream
salt and pepper to taste
1 dash garlic salt
3/4 cup grated Romano cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. 
Add fettuccini and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
In a large saucepan, melt butter into cream over low heat. 
Add salt, pepper and garlic salt. 
Stir in cheese over medium heat until melted; this will thicken the sauce.
Add pasta to sauce. 
Use enough of the pasta so that all of the sauce is used and the pasta is thoroughly coated. 
Serve immediately.

Serves 6 People.

By: ERINMARIE 
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/to-die-for-fettuccine-alfredo/
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Ingredients
* 2 Tbsp. KRAFT SIGNATURE Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
* 1/2 lb. (225 g) uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
* 120 g fettuccine, uncooked
* 1 tomato, chopped
* 60 g (1/4 of 250-g pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Brick Cream Cheese, cubed
* 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil leaves, divided
* 2 Tbsp. KRAFT 100% Parmesan Finely Shredded Cheese

Instructions
1. POUR dressing over shrimp in small bowl; cover. Refrigerate 20 min. to marinate. Cook pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, heat large skillet on medium heat; add shrimp. Cook 3 min. or until shrimp turn pink, stirring frequently. Remove shrimp from skillet, using slotted spoon; cover to keep warm. Set aside.
2. ADD tomatoes, cream cheese and 1 Tbsp. of the basil to same skillet; cook and stir 3 min. or until well blended. Add shrimp; cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.
3. DRAIN pasta. Place on large serving platter; top with the shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 1 Tbsp. basil and the shredded cheese.

Serves: 2
Prep: 20 min.
Total: 50 min.
How to Sauce It Up:
If you prefer it saucier, stir a small amount of milk into the shrimp mixture.

Nutrition Information Per Serving (1-3/4 cups (425 ml)):
540 calories, 23g total fat, 10g saturated fat, 180mg cholesterol, 740mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate, 4g dietary fibre, 5g sugars, 33g protein, 20%DV vitamin A, 15%DV vitamin C, 20%DV calcium, 35%DV iron 

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Ingredients
* 600 g (2/3 of 900-g pkg.) spaghetti, uncooked
* 8 slices bacon, chopped
* 1 onion, finely chopped
* 125 g (1/2 of 250-g tub) PHILADELPHIA Light Cream Cheese Spread
* 1/2 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
* 1/4 cup KRAFT 100% Light Grated Parmesan Cheese

Instructions
1. COOK pasta as directed on package.
2. MEANWHILE, cook and stir bacon and onions in large skillet on medium-high heat 8 min. or until bacon is crisp and onions are tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet; drain. Wipe out skillet with paper towels.
3. DRAIN pasta. Add to skillet along with all remaining ingredients; toss until cream cheese spread is completely melted and mixture is well blended.

Serves: 8
Prep: 10 min.
Total: 20 min.
Cooking Know-How:
Since the pasta needs to be really hot in order to melt the cream cheese, it should be added to the skillet immediately after draining it.

Jazz It Up:
Sprinkle with 1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley.

Nutrition Information Per Serving (1 cup (250 mL)):
430 calories, 14g total fat, 7g saturated fat, 25mg cholesterol, 620mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate, 4g dietary fibre, 4g sugars, 15g protein, 4%DV vitamin A, 4%DV vitamin C, 8%DV calcium, 20%DV iron 
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CRUST:
1 1/4 c. graham cracker crumbs
3 tbsp. sugar
1/3 c. butter, melted
Mix crust ingredients and press into bottom and sides of 9-inch pie plate.

FILLING:
1 (8 oz.) cream cheese
1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. Cool Whip

Mix cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. 
Fold in Cool Whip. 
Again, mix until smooth. 
Pour mixture into crust. 
Chill at least 2 hours before serving.
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Ingredients
* 2 cups penne pasta, uncooked
* 1 lb. (450 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
* 1 tsp. oil
* 1 red pepper, finely chopped
* 1/2 cup (1/2 of 250-g tub) PHILADELPHIA Light Cream Cheese Spread
* 1/2 cup milk
* 2 Tbsp. KRAFT 100% Parmesan Grated Cheese
* 2 Tbsp. sliced stuffed green olives
* 2 tsp. dried rosemary leaves

Instructions
1. COOK pasta as directed on package.
2. MEANWHILE, cook and stir chicken in hot oil in large skillet on medium heat 5 min. or until chicken is cooked through, stirring frequently. Add remaining ingredients; cook 5 min. or until cream cheese spread is completely melted and mixture is well blended.
3. DRAIN pasta. Add to skillet; mix lightly.

Serves: Makes 4 servings, 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) each.
Prep: 15 min.
Total: 25 min.
Cooking Know-How:
Set the water on the stove as soon as you walk in the door. By the time you are ready to start cooking, the water should be boiling.

Substitute:
Substitute 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary for the dried rosemary.

Nutrition Information Per Serving (1-1/2 cups (375 mL)):
400 calories, 11g total fat, 4.5g saturated fat, 90mg cholesterol, 470mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate, 3g dietary fibre, 6g sugars, 36g protein, 20%DV vitamin A, 80%DV vitamin C, 10%DV calcium, 15%DV iron.

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