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Ingredients 1 large onion, finely chopped1 medium green pepper, finely chopped2 tablespoons butter2 garlic cloves, minced3 pints half-and-half cream2 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of asparagus soup, undiluted2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained1 package (8 ounces) imitation crabmeat, chopped1-1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes1-1/2 teaspoons dill weed1-1/2 teaspoons seafood seasoning1 teaspoon pepper...

Ingredients 4-1/2 pounds red potatoes (about 18 medium)1/2 pound bacon strips, diced1 medium onion, chopped4 teaspoons all-purpose flour3/4 cup sugar3/4 cup cider vinegar1 cup heavy whipping cream Preparation Cut potatoes into 1/2-in. cubes; place in a stock pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until tender. In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 5 tablespoons drippings....

Ingredients 8 ounces linguine1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined1/4 cup butter, cubed2 cups heavy whipping cream1 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/3 cup prepared pesto1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute shrimp in butter until shrimp turn pink. Remove and set aside. Add cream to the pan; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, for 4-6 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup vegetable oil1/4 cup cider vinegar2 teaspoons soy sauceSalt and pepper to taste1 package (3 ounces) ramen noodles, broken2 tablespoons butter1-1/2 cups chopped broccoli1 small bunch romaine, torn4 green onions, chopped1/2 cup chopped walnuts Preparation In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the sugar, oil, vinegar, soy sauce, salt and pepper; shake well. Discard seasoning packet from noodles or save for another use. In a skillet, saute noodles in butter until golden....

Ingredients 4 large tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped2-1/2 cups thinly sliced English cucumbers1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced1/4 cup olive oil3 tablespoons red wine vinegar1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, optional3/4 cup pitted Greek olives3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese Preparation Place tomatoes, cucumbers and onion in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, salt and pepper and, if desired, oregano until blended. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat....

Ingredients 1 cup water1/2 cup butter, cubed1 cup all-purpose flour4 eggs1 package (1.5 ounces) instant sugar-free vanilla pudding mix2-3/4 cups fat-free milk1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese, softened1/2 cup light chocolate syrup Preparation In a saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil, stirring constantly until butter is melted. Reduce heat to low; add the flour. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until mixture leaves sides of pan and forms a smooth ball....

Ingredients 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter1/3 cup butter, melted1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs1/2 cup sugar3 cups cold milk1 package (5.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed1 cup chopped peanuts Preparation In a large bowl, combine peanut butter and butter. Stir in cracker crumbs and sugar. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. dish. In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup unsalted butter, softened4 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sour cream5 tablespoons sugar, divided1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped1 cup chopped walnuts1/3 cup dried currants1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons water, divided1 large egg white4 teaspoons cinnamon sugar Preparation In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream and 2 tablespoons sugar, mix until combined. Gradually beat in flour....

Ingredients 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts4-1/2 teaspoons sugar2-1/4 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 cup cold butter, cubed2 eggs1/3 cup heavy whipping cream1/4 cup buttermilk Preparation In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients; cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine eggs and cream; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Turn onto a floured surface; gently pat into a 7-in. circle, 3/4-in....

Ingredients 1 can (13.66 ounces) coconut milk1 pint fresh strawberries, chopped, divided1 medium banana, sliced2 tablespoons maple syrup12 freezer pop molds or 12 paper cups (3 oz. each) and wooden pop sticks Preparation Place coconut milk, 1-1/2 cups strawberries, banana and syrup in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Divide remaining strawberries among 12 molds or paper cups. Pour pureed mixture into molds or cups, filling 3/4 full. Top molds with holders....

Ingredients 4 large eggs8 large egg whites1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/4 cup minced fresh basil2 teaspoons canola oil1 large onion, chopped2 cups chopped sweet red peppers1 cup chopped sweet yellow pepper1 cup chopped sweet orange pepper3 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Whisk together first four ingredients. Stir in mozzarella cheese and basil. In a 10-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium heat....

Ingredients 6 tablespoons sugar3 tablespoons cornstarch1/8 teaspoon salt2-2/3 cups whole milk3 large egg yolks5 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 can (14 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce1/3 cup raspberry liqueur1 loaf (10-3/4 ounces) frozen pound cake, thawed and cut into 1/2-inch cubesTOPPING:1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation For custard, in a large heavy saucepan, mix sugar, cornstarch and salt; stir in milk until smooth....

Ingredients 2 eggs1 cup sugar1/4 teaspoon salt2-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream2 cups half-and-half cream2-1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract Preparation In a heavy saucepan, combine the first five ingredients. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thick enough to coat a metal spoon and reaches at least 160°. Remove from the heat; cool quickly by setting pan in ice and stirring the mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight or freeze immediately....

Ingredients 1 large butternut squash (about 5 pounds)1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided1 large onion, chopped1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 pound chopped baby portobello (cremini) mushrooms3 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 cup heavy whipping cream1/4 cup grated Romano cheese Preparation Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash, cut side down, in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 55-65 minutes or until tender....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup whole wheat flour1/2 cup sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt1 egg1/2 cup fat-free milk2 tablespoons butter, melted1 cup chopped peeled tart applesTOPPING:1/4 cup reduced-fat granola cereal2 tablespoons chopped walnuts1 tablespoon brown sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 teaspoons fat-free milk Preparation In a large bowl, combine flours, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. In another bowl, beat egg, milk and butter. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened....

Ingredients 1/2 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1/2-inch strips2 teaspoons sesame oil1 cup shredded red cabbage1 cup fresh snow peas1 snack-size cup (4 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained1/2 small sweet yellow pepper, chopped2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce2 tablespoons reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce1/2 cup chow mein noodles Preparation In a small skillet, saute pork in oil until juices run clear. Meanwhile, combine the cabbage, peas, oranges and yellow pepper in a bowl. Add soy sauce and teriyaki sauce; toss to coat....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 large eggs1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground clovesFrosting or confectioners’ sugar, optional Preparation In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder salt, nutmeg and cloves; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Chill for at least 1 hour. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough, a portion at a time, to 1/8-in....

Ingredients 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)3/4 cup sugar3/4 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)1/2 cup butter, softened2 large eggs, room temperature1 tablespoon grated lemon zest1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground mace5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup golden raisins1 large egg yolk1 tablespoon water Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, milk, butter, eggs, lemon zest, salt, mace and 3 cups flour....

Ingredients 2 jars (20 ounces each) orange breakfast drink mix1-3/4 cups sugar1 envelope (.23 ounce) unsweetened lemonade Kool-Aid mix1 jar (3 ounces) unsweetened instant tea2-1/4 cups Red Hots2 teaspoons each ground allspice, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg Preparation In an airtight container, combine all ingredients. Store in a cool, dry place up to 6 months. Yield: 10 cups (about 120 servings). To prepare tea: Dissolve 4 teaspoons mix in 1 cup boiling water; stir welll....

Ingredients 1 loaf (16 ounces) thin white sandwich bread, crusts removed2 cups prepared ham, tuna or chicken saladWhole chives or green onion tops Preparation Flatten bread slices with a rolling pin. Spread a rounded tablespoonful of ham salad onto each slice of bread. Gently roll up; tie each with a chive.