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Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese, softened1/2 cup fat-free sour cream1/2 cup taco sauce1 teaspoons ground cumin1 can (15 ounces) fat-free refried beans1 cup shredded lettuce1 cup shredded fat-free cheddar cheese1 medium tomato, diced1/4 cup chopped ripe olives1/4 cup chopped green chilesTortilla chips Preparation In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Stir in taco sauce and cumin; set aside. Spread the refried beans over the bottom on a serving platter or 13x9-in....

Ingredients 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 to 2 teaspoons shortening1 package (6 ounces) dried apricots1 pint fresh strawberries Preparation In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Spear fruit with toothpicks; dip into chocolate. Allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper or stick toothpicks into a block of Styrofoam to set.

Ingredients 12 large egg whites (about 1-2/3 cups)1 cup cake flour1-1/2 cups sugar, divided 1 vanilla bean (see Editor’s Note) or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar1/4 teaspoon saltFILLING:1 cup (6 ounces) 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate baking chips1 cup heavy whipping cream, divided1 tablespoon amaretto1 tablespoon sugarGLAZE:1 cup (6 ounces) 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate baking chips1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1 tablespoon sugar2 tablespoons amaretto1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted...

Ingredients 3/4 c. honey 1/4 c. water 2 tbsp. ketchup 2 tsp. chipotle powder 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar 3/4 c. flour 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. Pepper 1 tsp. garlic powder 2 Eggs, beaten 1 1/2 c. panko 1 tsp. paprika 1 1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips 1/2 c. canola oil, or enough to fill a skillet about 1/2 inch deep Preparation Step 1Make the Honey-Chipotle Sauce: Combine all ingredients in a medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)1/4 cup butter, softened1/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground ginger3 eggs5 to 6 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons sesame seeds Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, butter, sugar, salt, ginger, eggs and 3 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough....

Ingredients 1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed2 cups chopped peeled tart apples1 large navel orange, peeled and choppedSugar substitute equivalent to 2/3 cup sugar1/3 cup chopped dried apricots1/3 cup golden raisins3 tablespoons cider vinegar3 tablespoons orange juice Preparation In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat until berries pop, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a small bowl; refrigerate, covered, until cold.

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened3 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup all-purpose flour1 large egg2/3 cup packed brown sugar1 tablespoon butter, melted1 teaspoon grated orange zest1/2 cup chopped pecans1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed Preparation In a small bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth; gradually beat in flour. Refrigerate, covered, 30 minutes or until firm enough to shape. Preheat oven to 325°. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; place in greased mini-muffin cups....

Ingredients 1/2 cup herb-seasoned stuffing mix, crushed1 egg, lightly beaten3/4 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce, divided1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 pound ground turkey Preparation In a large bowl, combine the stuffing mix, egg, 1/4 cup cranberry sauce, salt and pepper. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Pat into an ungreased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°. Heat remaining cranberry sauce in a microwave on high for 1 minute or until heated through....

Ingredients 1 cup chicken broth1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach, chopped1/2 teaspoon onion powder1/8 teaspoon pepper4 teaspoons all-purpose flour1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a small saucepan, combine the broth, spinach, onion powder and pepper. Bring to a boil. Combine flour and milk until smooth; gradually add to soup. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened....

Ingredients 1 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons prepared horseradish1 teaspoon cider or white wine vinegar1/2 teaspoon curry powder1/2 teaspoon garlic salt or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon ground mustardAssorted fresh vegetables Preparation In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour. Serve with vegetables.

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked fusilli or other spiral pasta1 medium zucchini, julienned1 cup fresh cauliflower florets1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved1 small green pepper, chopped1/2 cup chopped red onion1 cup colossal ripe olives, halved3/4 cup pimiento-stuffed olivesDRESSING:1/4 cup ketchup2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons white vinegar1 garlic clove, peeled1 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 small onion, cut into wedges1/4 cup canola oil Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain well....

Ingredients 4 cups cubed corn bread2 cups cubed crustless day-old whole wheat bread1 cup chopped fully cooked ham3/4 cup smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/4 cup chopped celery3 tablespoons finely diced onion2-1/2 teaspoons Creole seasoning1/2 cup egg substitute1 to 1-1/2 cups chicken broth1 turkey (8 to 10 pounds) Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients; add enough broth to moisten....

Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef1/4 cup chopped onion2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce1 envelope spaghetti sauce mix3/4 cup sour cream2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls2 tablespoons butter, melted1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomato sauce and spaghetti sauce mix. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups butter, softened1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1 large egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups cake flour1-1/2 cups finely chopped pecans1/4 cup baking cocoa1 teaspoon grated orange zest1/2 teaspoon orange extract Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter, confectioners’ sugar and salt until blended. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour. Stir in pecans. Divide dough in half. Mix baking cocoa into one half; mix orange zest and extract into remaining half....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons chocolate syrup1 tablespoon half-and-half cream3/4 cup carbonated water1/4 cup vanilla ice cream Preparation In a tall glass, combine chocolate syrup and cream. Stir in water; top with ice cream. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 1/2 bone-in fully cooked ham (5 to 7 pounds)2 quarts apple cider or apple juice1-1/2 teaspoons whole peppercorns1 bay leafWhole cloves1 cup applesauce1 tablespoon prepared horseradish2 teaspoons ground mustard Preparation Place ham in a Dutch oven or large kettle. Add cider, peppercorns and bay leaf. Add enough water just to cover; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Drain, reserving 3 cups cooking liquid; discard peppercorns and bay leaf....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons butter, softened1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamonGLAZE:1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon butter, melted1-1/2 teaspoons hot water1/8 teaspoon almond extract Preparation Separate crescent roll dough into 4 rectangles; press seams to seal. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter and cinnamon; spread over 2 rectangles. Top with remaining 2 rectangles. Starting from a long side, cut each rectangle into 8 strips....

Ingredients 1 medium pink grapefruit1/4 cup lemon juice1/4 cup lime juice2 tablespoons honey1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dill weed1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot4 tuna steak or fillets (6 ounces each) Preparation Peel and section grapefruit over a bowl, reserving juice. Refrigerate half of the grapefruit sections. Add remaining grapefruit to the reserved grapefruit juice. Add the lemon juice, lime juice, honey, dill, red pepper flakes and ginger....

Ingredients 1 package (7 ounces) sweetened shredded coconut1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1/2 cup chopped almonds, toasted1 loaf (16 ounces) frozen pound cake, thawed1 cup chocolate fudge frosting Preparation Mix coconut, milk and almonds. Cut cake horizontally into four layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; top with half of the coconut mixture, one cake layer and 1/2 cup frosting. Repeat layers. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

Ingredients Oil for deep-fat frying2 tubes (10.2 ounces each) large refrigerated buttermilk biscuits3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules6 ounces cream cheese, softened2/3 cup NutellaConfectioners’ sugar and baking cocoa Preparation In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Drop biscuits, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Meanwhile, place cream in a small microwave-safe bowl....