Chocolate Orange Cheesecake Bars

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1� cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon Watkins Ground Cinnamon
1/3 cup shortening
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Chocolate Orange Filling (recipe follows)
Pecan halves(optional)

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
Stir together flour, brown sugar and cinnamon in large bowl. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in chopped pecans. Reserve 3/4 cup flour mixture. Press [...]

Winter Beef Stew

With only a few simple ingredients, this foolproof hearty dish is guaranteed to become a favorite winter staple. Serve with crusty bread and fresh fruit for a complete meal.
3/4 cup Italian salad dressing
2 lb. beef for stew, such as beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch chunks
6 slices bacon, chopped
3 cups sliced mushrooms
1 cup chopped onions [...]

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I thought I’d� share this article from “HomeMadeSimple.com” about serving a holiday buffet.
Serving Up a Brilliant Buffet
This is the season for entertaining, and we all know that buffet-style parties are easier to prepare for and manage than sit-down dinners for a larger group of guests. However, most of us struggle with basic questions: What are [...]