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Ingredients CURRIED LAMB AND BARLEY:1 pound ground lamb1 large onion, chopped1 cup medium pearl barley1/2 cup sliced celery1 tablespoon canola oil3 cups chicken broth1 to 2 tablespoons curry powderCUCUMBER SALSA:1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped seeded cucumber1/2 cup plain yogurt1/4 cup snipped fresh parsley1 tablespoon chopped green onion1 tablespoon snipped fresh mint2 teaspoons lemon juice2 teaspoons olive oil1 garlic clove, minced Preparation In a skillet, saute lamb, onion, barley and celery in oil until lamb is browned and barley is golden....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups water1/2 cup orange juice1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned1 cup quinoa, rinsed1 small red onion, finely chopped1/2 cup raisins1 teaspoon curry powder1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro Preparation In a large saucepan, bring water and orange juice to a boil. Stir in chickpeas, tomatoes, red pepper, quinoa, onion, raisins and curry. Return to a boil....

Ingredients 2 medium onions, sliced4 tablespoons butter, divided4 tablespoons barbecue sauce8 slices sourdough bread8 slices Monterey Jack cheese8 slices Canadian bacon8 thin slices cooked turkeyDill pickle slices Preparation In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute onions in 1 tablespoon butter until tender; remove and set aside. Spread barbecue sauce on 4 slices of bread. Layer each with 1 slice of cheese, 2 slices each of bacon and turkey, pickle slices, onions and another slice of cheese....

Ingredients 3 ounces cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons sugar1-3/4 cups milk, divided2 cups whipped topping, divided1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mixMiniature semisweet chocolate chips, optional Preparation In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and 1 tablespoon milk until smooth. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping. Spread evenly into crust. In a small bowl, whisk pudding mix and remaining milk for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set....

Ingredients 2 stick softened unsalted butter, plus more for greasing 1/2 c. sugar 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour 1/4 c. Unsweetened cocoa powder 2 tsp. instant espresso powder 1/2 tsp. salt 2 c. finely chopped pecans Confectioners’ sugar, for coating Preparation Step 1In a large bowl, mix the butter, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in the flour, cocoa, espresso powder, and salt until thoroughly blended....

Ingredients 1 cup chopped celery1 cup chopped green pepper3/4 cup chopped onion2 tablespoons butter1 cup chicken broth1 cup frozen corn1 cup frozen peas1 teaspoon salt, optional1/4 teaspoon pepper3 cups cubed cooked chicken1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni, cooked and drained1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a large skillet, saute the celery, green pepper and onion in butter until tender. Add the broth, corn, peas, salt if desired and pepper; heat through....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup cornmeal2 tablespoons salt2 tablespoons ground mustard2 tablespoons paprika2 tablespoons garlic salt1 tablespoon celery salt1 tablespoon pepper1 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon oregano1 broiler/fryer chicken (2-1/2 to 3-1/2 pounds), cut upOil for frying Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Place about 1 cup flour mixture in a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken, a few pieces at a time. Seal bag and shake to coat....

Ingredients 4 bone-in loin pork chops (1 to 1-1/4 inches thick and 8 ounces each)3/4 cup chicken broth Preparation Place pork chops in an ungreased 9-in. square baking pan. Pour chicken broth over chops. Cover and bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until a thermometer reaches 160°. Cool. Wrap in heavy-duty foil or place in freezer bags; freeze for up to 4 months.

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds ground beef1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1/2 cup water1/2 cup chopped green pepper1 envelope taco seasoning1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix1 can (2.8 ounces) french-fried onions, divided1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the corn, tomato sauce, water, green pepper and taco seasoning. Spoon into a greased 2-qt....

Ingredients 1/2 cup dried cranberries1/4 cup amaretto4 ounces almond paste1 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened and divided2-1/4 cups sugar, divided6 large eggs, room temperature1/2 teaspoon almond extract3 cups all-purpose flour1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup sour cream2 cups fresh or frozen cranberriesGLAZE:1-1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar5 teaspoons 2% milk2 teaspoons amarettoSugared cranberries and sliced almonds, toasted, optional Preparation In a small saucepan, combine dried cranberries and amaretto....

Ingredients 1 pound Brie cheese, rind removed1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed2/3 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce1 large egg1 tablespoon water1/2 cup chopped pecans Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Beat trimmed Brie on medium until smooth and creamy, about 5 minutes. On a lightly floured surface, unfold 1 sheet puff pastry; spread half the Brie to within 1/2 in. of edges. Spread half the cranberry sauce over the Brie. Starting with a short side, roll up jelly-roll style....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups crushed chocolate cream-filled cookies1/4 cup butter, melted1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed1/2 cup light corn syrup1/3 cup sugar1/3 cup water6 cups vanilla ice cream, softened, divided1/2 cup chopped pistachios, divided Preparation In a small bowl, combine crushed cookies and butter; press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Freeze for 1 hour or until firm. In a small saucepan, combine the cranberries, corn syrup, sugar and water....

Ingredients 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 pounds), cut up1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1 cup sour cream1/2 cup water1 teaspoon minced chivesSalt and pepper to taste1/2 teaspoon paprika Preparation Place chicken in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. In a large bowl, combine the soups, sour cream, water, chives, salt and pepper; spoon over chicken. Sprinkle with paprika....

Ingredients 2 pounds fresh carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices2 medium onions, halved and sliced 1/4 in. thick3/4 cup mayonnaise1/3 cup half-and-half cream1 to 2 tablespoons curry powder1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper20 Ritz crackers, crushed (about 1 cup)1/2 cup chopped salted peanuts2 tablespoons butter, melted Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, bring 2 in. of water to a boil. Add carrots; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 4 minutes....

Ingredients 3 c. all-purpose flour, plus more for surface 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened 1 c. granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 tbsp. milk 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 5 c. powdered sugar 6 tbsp. milk, plus more for thinning 1/4 c. light corn syrup 1/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract Black food coloring Teal food coloring Orange food coloring Green food coloring Purple food coloring Yellow food coloring...

Ingredients 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 60 wafers)1/3 cup butter, melted1 cup salted peanuts, finely chopped, divided1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 cup confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup peanut butter4 cups whipped topping, divided3 cups cold milk2 packages (3.9 ounces each) instant chocolate pudding mix1 milk chocolate candy bar (1.55 ounces), grated Preparation In a large bowl, combine the wafer crumbs, butter and 2/3 cup peanuts. Press into an ungreased 13-in....

Ingredients 1 sheet refrigerated pie pastry1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts3 large eggs, lightly beaten3/4 cup dark corn syrup1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup butter, melted1 teaspoon vanilla extractWhipped cream, optional Preparation On a lightly floured surface, roll out pastry to fit an 11-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom. Transfer pastry to pan; trim edges. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and walnuts. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, butter and vanilla....

Ingredients 1-3/4 cups sugar1/2 teaspoon salt4 cups whole milk1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided4 cups heavy whipping cream1 tablespoon vanilla extractToasted sweetened shredded coconut, optional Preparation In a saucepan, combine the milk, sugar and salt; cook, stirring frequently, over medium heat just until mixture begins to boil. Stir in 1/2 cup coconut. Remove from the heat; let stand for 30 minutes. Strain, discarding coconut. Place milk mixture in a large bowl; add cream, vanilla and remaining coconut....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons beaten egg1 tablespoon water1/3 cup dry bread crumbs2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon pepper1 large sweet potato (14 ounces), peeled2 teaspoons olive oilMANGO CHUTNEY MAYONNAISE:1/4 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons mango chutney1/4 teaspoon curry powderDash salt2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley, optional Preparation In a shallow bowl, whisk egg and water. In a resealable plastic bag, combine the bread crumbs, cheese, cayenne and pepper. Cut sweet potato into 1/4-in....

Ingredients 3 large tomatoes, chopped1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced1/3 cup chopped green onions1/4 cup balsamic vinegar3 tablespoons minced fresh basil1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper4 cups fresh corn (about 9 ears of corn)2 tablespoons olive oil3 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a large skillet, saute corn in oil until tender....