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Creamy Apple Curry Soup


INGREDIENTS:
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 pounds (about 5) Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored andchopped
3 cups warm water
1 tablespoon MAGGI Reduced Sodium Chicken Flavor Instant Bouillon
3/4 cup NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Fat Free or Lowfat 2% Milk
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground whitepepper

1. Melt butter in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Stir in curry powder and flour; cook for 1 minute. Stirin apples, water and bouillon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes or until apples are very tender.
2. Transfer mixture to blender (inbatches, if necessary); cover. Process until smooth. Return to saucepan. Stir in half-and-half and pepper. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through.

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Brownies Best


INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2large eggs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Creamy Frosting:
3 tablespoons butter,softened
3 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa
1 tablespoon light corn syrup or honey
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons milk

1. Heat oven to 350°F(175°C). Grease 9-inch square baking pan.
2. Stir together butter, sugar and vanilla in bowl. Add eggs; beat well with spoon.
3. Stir together flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt;gradually add to egg mixture, beating until well blended. Stir in nuts, if desired. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan.







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4. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until...