Cooking : Best Peanut Dressing

Ingredients
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup honey
1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup whipped cream

Directions
Using a wire whisk or electric mixer, whip together the peanut butter, mayonnaise, honey, half-and-half, cream cheese and whipped cream until thoroughly blended.

Cooking : Blueberry Bread Pudding

Ingredients
2 slices day-old Italian bread
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 dash ground cinnamon
1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
confectioners' sugar

Directions
Cut bread into 1/2-in. cubes; place into a greased 20-oz. baking dish. In a bowl, combine the egg yolk, cream, milk, sugar, butter, vanilla, nutmeg and cinnamon. Stir in blueberries. Pour over bread cubes. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes or until top is golden brown and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and serve warm.

Cooking : Applesauce Bread II

Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup white sugar
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2/3 cup applesauce
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Directions
Place ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select cycle; press Start. Let the dough mix for 3 to 5 minutes, until all ingredients are thoroughly combined. If necessary, use a rubber spatula to push the dough from the sides of the bread pan. After 3 to 5 minutes have passed on the clock display, press Stop. Smooth out the top of the loaf with the rubber spatula. Select Bake setting and press Start.
To test the bread for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center top. Remove the toothpick. If the bread is done, the toothpick will come out clean. If there is dough on the toothpick, reset the machine to Bake and continue an additional 10 to 15 minutes. Test again with toothpick to assure the bread is completely baked. Remove the pan from the machine but allow the bread to remain in the pan for 10 minutes before removing the bread and placing on a wire rack to cool.

Cooking : Butterscotch Brownies I

Ingredients
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup ground walnuts
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8 inch square baking pan.
In large bowl, cream the shortening, brown sugar, vanilla and eggs. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, walnuts, baking powder and salt. Slowly add to egg mixture, stirring until well blended. Spread dough evenly into the prepared pan.
Bake for 20 to 24 minutes, or until inserted toothpick comes out clean.

Cooking : All-Bran Classic Beef and Mushroom Meatloaf

Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 cups finely chopped mushrooms
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh parsley (optional)
1 1/2 cups All-Bran Buds* cereal
3/4 cup beef stock
2 pounds extra lean ground beef
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
Pepper, to taste

Directions
In no-stick skillet, over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions; saute about 4 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook until tender, stirring frequently. Remove from heat, stir in parsley. Let cool slightly.
In medium bowl, stir together cereal and beef stock. Let stand 2 minutes or until stock is absorbed and cereal softens.
In large bowl, combine beef, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire, salt and pepper. Add mushroom mixture and cereal. Mix together until lightly blended.
Press mixture into 2 L (9 x 5-inch) loaf pan. Bake at 180 degrees C (350 degrees F) for 60 to 75 minutes or until cooked through.
Let stand about 15 minutes before slicing. Pour off any accumulated juices.