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Ingredients 4 medium flour tortillas Uncooked rice 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic 1 lb. ground beef 1 tsp. chili powder 1/4 tsp. paprika Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Shredded lettuce 1/2 c. shredded cheddar Pico de gallo Guacamole Sour cream Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350°. Shape a large piece of foil (smaller than the size of your tortillas) into a boat. Place one tortilla inside foil boat so that the perimeter of tortilla comes up the sides....

Ingredients 4 ounces cream cheese, softened1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1 cup shredded Swiss cheese3/4 cup diced fully cooked ham1/2 cup minced fresh chives, divided18 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick) Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Beat cream cheese and mustard until smooth. Stir in Swiss cheese, ham and 1/4 cup chives. Spread about 1 tablespoon mixture over each bread slice; place in a 15x10x1-in. pan. Bake until lightly browned, 12-15 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining chives....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup cake flour3 tablespoons sugar1-1/4 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon baking powder8 tablespoons lard, cut into small cubes8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small cubes1 large egg yolk10 to 12 tablespoons ice waterFILLING:5 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons apple juice, divided3/4 cup sugar3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg3 tablespoons cornstarch2 cups fresh cranberriesEGG WASH:1 large egg, lightly beaten1 tablespoon 2% milk...

Ingredients 1/3 cup butter, softened1/3 cup shortening2 cups sugar2 large eggs3 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1-3/4 cups buttermilk2 medium apples, peeled and slicedTOPPING:1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup packed brown sugar1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon3 tablespoons cold butter1/2 cup chopped walnuts Preparation In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 5 cups frozen peas (about 20 ounces), thawed and drained2 cups frozen pearl onions (about 9 ounces), thawed and drained2 celery ribs, finely chopped3/4 cup chicken broth1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 cup sour cream10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled3/4 cup salted cashews Preparation In a large skillet, combine the first 7 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, until onions are tender and most of liquid is evaporated, 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 1 cup whole milk1/2 cup agave nectar2 large eggs1 teaspoon Hungarian paprikaDash salt8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled2 cups heavy whipping cream1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract Preparation In a small heavy saucepan, heat milk and agave nectar until bubbles form around sides of pan. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, paprika and salt. Stir in chocolate. Whisk in a small amount of hot milk mixture. Return all to the pan, whisking constantly....

Ingredients 1 bunch green leaf lettuce2 pounds sliced deli turkey2 pounds sliced deli roast beef1 pound sliced deli ham1 pound thinly sliced hard salami2 cartons (7 ounces each) roasted red pepper hummus2 cartons (6-1/2 ounces each) garden vegetable cheese spreadAssorted breads and mini bagels Preparation Arrange lettuce leaves on a serving platter; top with deli meats, rolled up if desired. Serve with hummus, cheese spread, breads and bagels.

Ingredients 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 jar (16 ounces) chunky salsa1 can (15 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked Spanish chorizo links, chopped1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth2 tablespoons ground cumin1 to 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed6 tablespoons sour cream1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves...

Ingredients 4 cups sugar3 cups baking cocoa1/2 teaspoon salt1 quart warm water2 quarts boiling water4 gallons hot milk Preparation In a large kettle, combine sugar, cocoa, salt and warm water; mix well. Add boiling water; boil for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in hot milk.

Ingredients vegetable shortening 3 stick unsalted butter 2 c. 60-percent cacao bittersweet chocolate chips 6 large eggs 3 c. sugar 1 tsp. salt 1 tbsp. pure vanilla extract 1 1/4 c. cake flour 4 oz. Dutch-processed unsweetened cocoa powder Preparation Step 1To make the brownies, adjust an oven rack to the middle level of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. To prepare the 9- by 13-inch baking pan, using one finger, dab very small portions of Crisco on the interior bottom and sides of the pan....

Ingredients 2-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided1/3 cup cornmeal1/4 cups sugar3 tablespoons canola oil2 teaspoons salt2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast2 large eggs, room temperature5 to 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flourMelted butterAdditional cornmeal Preparation In a large saucepan, combine 1-3/4 cups water, cornmeal, sugar, oil and salt. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil, about 9-11 minutes. Cool to 120°-130°. Place in a large bowl....

Ingredients DRESSING:1/2 cup mayonnaise1/4 cups prepared mustard2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon white vinegar1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperSALAD:3 cups cold cooked rice1/4 cup sweet pickle relish1 jar (2 ounces) chopped pimientos, drained1/3 cup finely chopped green onions (including tops)1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper1/4 cup finely chopped celery3 hard-boiled large eggs, diced1 to 2 tablespoons milk, optionalFresh parsleyCherry tomatoes Preparation In a small bowl combine all dressing ingredients; stir in milk if desired....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups sliced peeled apples2-1/2 cups sliced peeled firm pears1 to 1-1/4 cups sugar1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed1/2 cup water3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca3 tablespoons Red Hots1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 tablespoons butterTOPPING:3/4 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 cup cold butter, cubed3 tablespoons 2% milkVanilla ice cream Preparation In a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, combine the first eight ingredients; let stand for 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1 package white cake mix (regular size)1-1/3 cups water3 large eggs, room temperature1/3 cup canola oil1 tablespoon grated orange zest1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed and coarsely chopped1 cup finely chopped walnutsCREAM CHEESE FROSTING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup butter, softened1 teaspoon vanilla extract3-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of two greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup canola oil5 tablespoons cold waterFILLING:1-1/2 cups sugar1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 cup orange juice2-2/3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries1 cup raisinsMilk, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. In another bowl, combine oil and water. Gradually add to flour mixture, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Shape into a ball; divide dough in half so one ball is slightly larger than the other....

Ingredients 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened (4-1/2 ounces)2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar, divided 2 tablespoons lemon curd2 teaspoons grated lemon zest1/4 teaspoon almond extract1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed1 large egg, beaten2 tablespoons water2 teaspoons lemon juice2 teaspoons 2% milk3 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted Preparation Beat cream cheese, 3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar, lemon curd, lemon zest and almond extract on medium until combined. Refrigerate, covered, for 30 minutes....

Ingredients 5 cups uncooked egg noodles1 cup frozen peas1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1 cup fat-free sour cream2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/3 cup 2% milk1/4 teaspoon salt2 cans (5 ounces each) light tuna in water, drained and flaked1/4 cup finely chopped onion1/4 cup finely chopped green pepperTOPPING:1/2 cup soft bread crumbs1 tablespoon butter, melted Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cook noodles according to package directions for al dente, adding peas during the last minute of cooking; drain....

Ingredients 2 broiler/fryer chickens (2 to 3 pounds each), cut up or 16 pieces of chicken3-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice1 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon paprika1/8 teaspoon pepperOil for deep-fat frying2 tablespoons hot water Preparation Place chicken pieces in a large bowl; add 3 teaspoons salt, lemon juice and enough water to cover chicken. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Drain thoroughly. In a resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, paprika, pepper and remaining salt....

Ingredients 1/2 pound ground beef1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage1 medium onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce1 bay leaf1 tablespoon Italian seasoning1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/2 teaspoon pepper1 package (16 ounces) ziti or small tube pasta2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/2 cup grated Romano cheese1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 cup ricotta cheese Preparation In a large saucepan, cook the beef, sausage, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 6 bacon strips, chopped2 beef flank steaks (1 pound each), cut in half1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes2 cups beef stock1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste5 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon ground cumin2 teaspoons dried thyme3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 medium onion, thinly sliced1 medium sweet red pepper, sliced1 medium green pepper, sliced1/4 cup minced fresh cilantroHot cooked rice Preparation In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally....