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Ingredients 4 sole or cod fillets, or fish fillets of your choice (6 ounces each)1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained and flaked, or 1 cup imitation crabmeat, chopped1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 cup mayonnaise1 teaspoon lemon juice1/3 cup slivered almonds, toastedPaprika, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place fillets in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, until fish flakes easily with a fork, 18-22 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the crab, cheese, mayonnaise and lemon juice....

Ingredients 2 cups quick-cooking oats1/2 cup whole wheat flour2 ounces semisweet chocolate, grated3/4 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg2 eggs1 egg whiteSugar substitute equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce1/4 cup canola oil2 teaspoons vanilla extract3/4 cup dried cranberries Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Whisk the eggs, egg whites, sugar substitute, applesauce, oil and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened....

Ingredients 1 cup orange juice1/2 cup dried cranberries1/2 pound bulk pork sausage1/4 cup butter, cubed3 celery ribs, chopped1 large onion, chopped1 teaspoon poultry seasoning6 cups seasoned stuffing cubes1 medium tart apple, peeled and finely chopped1/2 cup chopped pecans1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper3/4 to 1 cup chicken broth Preparation In a small saucepan, bring orange juice and cranberries to a boil. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage until no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cup whole milk1/3 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided1/4 cup butter, cubed1 tablespoon salt1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)3 large eggs5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour, dividedSTREUSEL TOPPING:1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/4 cup cold butterCREAM FILLING:1/4 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup whole milk3/4 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar...

Ingredients 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided 6 slices eggplant (1/2 inch thick), halved2-1/2 cups sliced fresh shiitake or baby portobello mushrooms (about 6 ounces)1 large garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 large eggs2 tablespoons 2% milk1/2 cup garlic-herb spreadable cheese (about 3 ounces)8 slices wide-loaf white bread Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add eggplant; cook 2-3 minutes on each side or until tender and lightly browned....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) spaghetti1 tablespoon olive oil1 small onion, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin1 cup chicken broth3/4 cup half-and-half cream1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 rotisserie chicken, shredded (about 2-1/2 cups)Additional minced fresh parsley and rosemary Preparation Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain spaghetti....

Ingredients 3/4 cup margarine, softened1/2 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon saltFILLING/FROSTING:2 cups confectioners’ sugar4 to 5 tablespoons green creme de menthe1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preparation In a large bowl, cream margarine and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg. In another bowl, whisk flour and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to roll....

Ingredients 1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup water1 large egg, lightly beaten1 teaspoon seasoned salt1/2 teaspoon baking powder1 large onion, very thinly slicedOil for deep-fat frying Preparation In a shallow bowl, whisk the first 5 ingredients. Separate onion slices into rings. Dip rings into batter. In a deep-fat fryer, heat 1 in. oil to 375°. In batches, fry onion rings until golden brown, 1 to 1-1/2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels....

Ingredients 2 cups very stiff mashed potatoes2 cups finely chopped fully cooked ham1 cup shredded cheddar or Swiss cheese1/3 cup mayonnaise1 large egg, beaten1 teaspoon prepared mustard1/4 teaspoon pepper2 to 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour1-3/4 cups crushed cornflakes Preparation In a bowl, combine the potatoes, ham, cheese, mayonnaise, egg, mustard and pepper. Add enough of the flour to make a stiff mixture. Chill. Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in cornflakes. Place on a greased baking sheet....

Ingredients 2 cups finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper (about 1 pound)1-1/2 cups crushed strawberries (about 1 pound)1 cup crushed blackberries (about 3/4 pound)1 package (1-3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin6-2/3 cups sugar Preparation In a large saucepan, combine jalapenos, strawberries and blackberries. Stir in pectin. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar; return to a full rolling boil. Boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; skim off foam....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg, room temperature1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup quick-cooking oats1 cup crushed cornflakes1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconutFILLING:6 ounces cream cheese, softened1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, melted Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla....

Ingredients 2 large onions, chopped2 celery ribs, chopped1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced1/2 cup butter1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth1/3 cup minced fresh parsley2 teaspoons rubbed sage1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon poultry seasoning1/2 teaspoon pepper12 cups unseasoned stuffing cubesWarm water1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds)Melted butter Preparation In a large skillet, saute the onions, celery and mushrooms in butter until tender. Add broth and seasonings; mix well. Place bread cubes in a large bowl; add mushroom mixture and toss to coat....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar3 large eggs1 teaspoon lemon extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup orange juice1 pound chopped mixed candied fruit1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut1 cup golden raisins1 cup chopped nutsAdditional candied fruit or nuts and confectioners’ sugar, optional Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extract....

Ingredients 3 cups cold fat-free milk2 packages (1 ounce each) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix1 cup fat-free sour cream1 carton (8 ounces) frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed34 vanilla wafers3 large firm bananas, sliced Preparation In a bowl, whisk milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in sour cream. Fold in whipped topping until well blended. Place half of the vanilla wafers in an 11x7-in. dish. Top with half of the pudding mixture, half of the bananas, then remaining wafers, bananas and pudding mixture....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened2 cups packed brown sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1/4 cup whole milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 cup chopped walnuts Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and nutmeg; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 36 corn tortillas (6 inches)6 cups shredded or cubed cooked chicken breast2 cans (one 28 ounces, one 16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained3 jars (16 ounces each) salsa3 cups sour cream3 large green peppers, chopped3 cans (3.8 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese3 cups shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In each of two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes, arrange six tortillas. Layer each with 1 cup chicken, 2/3 cup kidney beans, 1 cup salsa, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup green pepper, about 1/3 cup olives, 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro1 tablespoon lime juice1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest12 medium ears sweet corn, huskedGrated Cotija cheese, optional Preparation In a small bowl, mix butter, cilantro, lime juice and lime zest. Shape into a log; wrap in waxed paper. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes. Wrap each ear of corn in a piece of heavy-duty foil (about 14 in. square). Grill corn, covered, over medium heat until tender, turning occasionally, 15-20 minutes....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup yellow cornmeal1/4 cup sugar1 tablespoon baking powder3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup 4% cottage cheese3/4 cup milk1/4 cup canola oil1 egg1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/2 teaspoon dried thyme Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, mash cottage cheese with a fork; add the milk, oil and egg. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cheddar cheese and thyme....

Ingredients 1 package (32 oz.) frozen cubed hash brown potatoes, thawed1 pound Velveeta, cubed2 cups sour cream1 can (10 3/4 oz.) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted3/4 cup butter, melted, divided3 tablespoons chopped onion1/4 teaspoon paprika2 cups cornflakes, lightly crushedFresh savory, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine hash browns, Velveeta, sour cream, soup, 1/2 cup butter and onion. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with paprika....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons cornstarch1/2 cup chicken broth1/4 cup red wine vinegar2 tablespoons soy sauce2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided3/4 pound boneless pork, cut into thin strips1 cup thinly sliced carrots1 cup fresh broccoli florets3 green onions, thinly sliced1/2 cup cashewsHot cooked rice Preparation In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth, vinegar, soy sauce and 2 teaspoons oil until smooth; set aside. In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry pork in 1 tablespoon oil until meat is no longer pink; remove and keep warm....