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Ingredients 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream1/2 cup sugar1 tablespoon vanilla extract1 container (5.3 ounces) plain Greek yogurt9 whole graham crackers3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced Preparation In a chilled small glass bowl and using chilled beaters, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form. Gently fold in Greek yogurt. Spread 1 cup cream mixture in the bottom and around sides of a 9x5-in. loaf pan lined with plastic wrap....

Ingredients 3 quarts water3 cups sugar4 envelopes unsweetened orange Kool-Aid mix3 cans (12 ounces each) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed3 cans (12 ounces each) frozen lemonade, thawed2 cans (46 ounces each) pineapple juice2 cans (46 ounces each) apricot nectar3 bottles (28 ounces each) ginger ale Preparation In a 6-gal container, combine the water, sugar, Kool-Aid mix, orange juice, lemonade, pineapple juice and apricot nectar. Just before serving, pour one-third of punch mixture into a punch bowl; add 1 bottle ginger ale....

Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped dates1/2 cup boiling water1/4 cup shortening1/2 cup sugar1 egg1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 cup chopped walnuts Preparation Place dates in a small bowl and add boiling water; let stand for 10 minutes (do not drain). Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat shortening and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Beat in egg. Add dates; beat on low speed until blended....

Ingredients 1 c. plain coconut water 1/2 c. sugar 1 small mango 1 c. fat-free Greek yogurt 1 c. light coconut milk 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 2 tbsp. shredded unsweetened coconut Preparation Step 1In a small saucepan, combine the coconut water and sugar and bring to a boil. Cook until reduced to 3/4 cup, about 6 minutes. Let the sugar syrup cool.Step 2In a blender or food processor, puree the diced mango with 2 tablespoons of the sugar syrup....

Ingredients 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds)3 quarts water1 large onion, chopped2 celery ribs, coarsely chopped1 bay leaf1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperSTUFFING:6 cups unseasoned stuffing cubes1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage1/2 cup chopped celery2 tablespoons chopped onion2 tablespoons butterSAUCE:1/2 cup butter, cubed3/4 cup all-purpose flour1-1/4 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon pepper6 eggs, beaten Preparation In a soup kettle, combine the first seven ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until chicken is tender....

Ingredients 5-1/2 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup cornmeal2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1 tablespoon sugar2 teaspoons salt1 cup buttermilk1/2 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup finely chopped onion2 large eggs, room temperature1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1 can (8-1/4 ounces) cream-style corn1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red, yellow and/or orange peppers1/4 cup chopped seeded jalapeno peppers1/4 cup butter, melted Preparation In a large bowl, combine 4 cups flour, cornmeal, yeast, sugar and salt....

Ingredients 1 large onion, chopped2 pounds boneless country-style pork ribs1/2 cup ketchup1/4 cup plum sauce1/4 cup chili sauce2 tablespoons brown sugar1 teaspoon celery seed1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional1/2 teaspoon ground allspice8 kaiser rolls, split Preparation Place onion in a 3-qt. slow cooker; top with ribs. Combine the ketchup, plum sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, celery seed, garlic powder, liquid smoke if desired, and allspice; pour over ribs....

Ingredients 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes1 teaspoon each salt, pepper and paprika2 tablespoons canola oil2 cups cubed peeled potatoes,1/2-inch pieces3 large carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces2 cups frozen whole kernel corn1 cup each coarsely chopped green and sweet red pepper1 cup diced celery1 medium onion, diced2 teaspoons dried basil1 bay leaf1/4 teaspoon celery salt7 cups chicken broth, divided1/2 cup butter3/4 cup all-purpose flourWarm biscuits Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook and stir the chicken, salt, pepper and paprika in oil until the chicken juices run clear, stirring occasionally; drain....

Ingredients 1 small onion, chopped2 tablespoons butter1 garlic clove, minced3 cups frozen corn, thawed1 cup frozen sliced okra, thawed1/4 cup half-and-half cream2 slices ready-to-serve fully cooked bacon, chopped1 tablespoon sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the remaining ingredients; heat through.

Ingredients 1 pork crown roast (12 ribs and about 8 pounds)1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt1/3 cup apricot preservesAPRICOT DRESSING:1/4 cup butter, cubed1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 medium onion, finely chopped1 celery rib, finely chopped1 cup chopped dried apricots1/2 teaspoon dried savory1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3 cups soft bread crumbs Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place roast on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Sprinkle with seasoned salt. Bake, uncovered, 1 hour....

Ingredients 1 cup water1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules2-1/4 cups frozen corn3 teaspoons dill weed1 teaspoon garlic powder Preparation In a small saucepan, bring water and bouillon to a boil. Stir in corn, dill and garlic powder. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-4 minutes or until corn is tender. Drain.

Ingredients 2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls1/2 pound uncooked chorizo, casings removed, or bulk spicy pork sausage8 large eggs1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon butter1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese1 cup salsa Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles. On an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan, arrange triangles in a ring with points toward the outside and wide ends overlapping. Press overlapping dough to seal....

Ingredients 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup shortening1 to 3 tablespoons cold waterFILLING:1-1/4 cups sugar1/4 cup cornstarch3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups water3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten2 tablespoons butter1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest1/3 cup lemon juiceMERINGUE:4 large egg whites1/2 cup sugar, divided1 tablespoon cornstarch1/2 cup cold water3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a small bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add 3 tablespoons cold water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball....

Ingredients 1/2 cup olive oil1/4 cup red wine vinegar1 tablespoon sugar1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon chili powder1/4 teaspoon pepper3 cups cooked basmati rice1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1-1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed4 green onions, sliced1 small sweet red pepper, chopped1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro Preparation In a large bowl, whisk the first 8 ingredients. Add the remaining ingredients; toss to coat....

Ingredients 2 cups 1% cottage cheese1/2 cup egg substitute1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons Italian seasoning2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1 package (8 ounces) imitation crabmeat, flaked12 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained2 cans (8 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce Preparation In a bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Add crab; mix well. Place about 1/3 cup on each noodle; roll up....

Ingredients 4-1/2 cups uncooked yolk-free noodles1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 small onion, chopped1/2 cup chopped green pepper1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained1 tablespoon butter, melted1 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups sugar2 large eggs1 cup sour cream1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon saltFROSTING/DECORATING:4 cups confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup butter, melted6 tablespoons milk2 teaspoons vanilla extract3 to 4 drops red food coloringPink sugar wafer cookies36 large marshmallows, halvedButterscotch chips and miniature semisweet chocolate chips Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, sour cream and vanilla....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup whole wheat flour2 cups sugar3 tablespoons baking cocoa2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking powder2 large eggs2 large egg whites1/2 cup buttermilk1/3 cup canola oil2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups shredded zucchini2/3 cup dark chocolate chips1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Coat two 8x4-in. loaf pans with cooking spray; dust with flour, tapping out extra. In a large bowl, whisk the first eight ingredients....

Ingredients 2 1/4 c. sugar 2 tbsp. sugar 1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour 3/4 c. cocoa powder 1 tbsp. cocoa powder 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 2 large eggs 1 c. whole milk 1/2 c. vegetable oil 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 c. boiling water 1 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs c. unsalted butter 9 oz. bittersweet chocolate Marshmallow Frosting Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F....

Ingredients 1 package (17-1/2 ounces) peanut butter cookie mix1 carton (12 ounces) spreadable cream cheese, softened1-3/4 cups cold whole milk1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Prepare cookie mix dough according to package directions. Press into a greased 12-in. pizza pan. Bake until set, about 15 minutes; cool. Beat cream cheese until smooth....