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At the risk of rushing past Thanksgiving to get right to Christmas goodies, I'm posting a gingerbread recipe. I got this from McCormick in a press kit back when I was a newspaper food editor. It comes out moist, scrumptious and flavorful. As the press materials say, "Chocolate pudding, mini chocolate chips, ginger, cinnamon, and allspice transform basic chocolate cake mix into an extraordinary flavor sensation." TRIPLE CHOCOLATE GINGERBREAD  1 package (18 1/4 ounces) chocolate cake mix  1 package (4-serving size) chocolate instant pudding mix  4 eggs  1 tablespoon McCormick® Ginger, Ground  1 teaspoon McCormick® Cinnamon, Ground  1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Allspice, Ground  1/2 cup sour cream  1/2 cup vegetable oil  1/2 cup molasses  1/2 cup water  1 cup miniature chocolate chips Preheat oven to 350°F. Beat all ingredients, except chocolate chips, in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed just until moistened, s...

I know the secret to flavorful, tender, easy barbecued chicken. It involves a Crock-Pot and two kinds of seasoning. These barbecued drumsticks are going to be part of my New Year's Eve goodies tonight. But you can do it with wings or any cut really. And it's good any time of year -- and in summer it won't overheat your kitchen because it barely uses the oven. You could even start the chicken in the slow cooker and finish it on the grill. I have worked on this recipe for more than a year an I've learned from Cook's Country magazine and WhatMegansMaking.com. PERFECT BARBECUED CHICKEN LEGS 1 4-pound bag frozen chicken drumsticks 1 package McCormick Hickory BBQ Wing Seasoning 1 bottle of your favorite barbecue sauce Put the McCormick seasoning mix in a slow cooker liner. Add the chicken. Gather the bag closed and shake. Place the bag in the Crock-Pot. You can put a half cup of sauce in with the chicken but it's not critical. Cook the chicken on low for 4-6 ...