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Ingredients 1/3 cup chopped onion1 tablespoon butter2 cups chicken broth1-1/2 cups diced potatoes1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons mashed potato flakes2 cups milk1/2 pound cod or haddock fillets, cut into 1/2-inch pieces2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley Preparation In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add the broth, potatoes, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender....

Ingredients 4 bacon strips, chopped1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1/2 cup sour cream1/4 cup 2% milk3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped1 teaspoon white wine vinegar1/3 cup panko bread crumbs2 tablespoons butterTortilla chips Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon. In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, sour cream, milk, jalapenos, vinegar, cooked bacon and reserved drippings....

Ingredients 2 cups broccoli coleslaw mix1/2 cup chopped fresh tomato4 teaspoons chopped green onion2 garlic cloves, minced2 cod fillets (6 ounces each)Pepper to taste1/4 cup crushed potato sticks3 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese4 teaspoons butter, melted Preparation In a large bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, tomato, onion and garlic; spread into an 11x7-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Top with cod fillets; sprinkle with pepper. Combine the potato sticks, bread crumbs, cheese and butter; sprinkle over fillets....

Ingredients 20 butter-flavored crackers, crushed2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes3/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon paprika1/8 teaspoon pepper1/3 cup butter, melted1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 to 4 pounds), cut up Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first six ingredients. Place the butter in a shallow bowl. Dip a few pieces of chicken at a time in butter, then place in bag; seal and shake to coat....

Ingredients 2 cups heavy whipping cream1/4 cup sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract2-1/2 cups pomegranate seeds (about 2 pomegranates)2 medium apples, peeled and cubed1 cup chopped pecans, toasted Preparation In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. Fold in pomegranate seeds and apples. Sprinkle with pecans. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 1 pound uncooked bratwurst links3 tablespoons water1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium onion, finely chopped2 cups ketchup1/2 cup chicken broth1/4 cup packed brown sugar4 tablespoons red wine vinegar2 tablespoons curry powder2 tablespoons smoked paprikaHot cooked french fries Preparation Place bratwurst and water in a skillet; cover and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes. Uncover; turn bratwurst and cook until browned and centers are no longer pink, 13-17 minutes longer. Remove and cool slightly....

Ingredients 1/2 c. vegetable oil 1 tbsp. Sichuan peppercorns 2 tbsp. crushed red pepper flakes 1 tbsp. sesame seeds 1/2 tsp. Chinese five-spice powder 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 3/4 lb. ground pork 1 tbsp. hoisin sauce 1 tbsp. Chinese black vinegar 2 tsp. soy sauce 1/3 c. tahini 3 tbsp. water 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp. soy sauce 2 tbsp. freshly grated ginger 2 tbsp. prepared chili oil 1 tbsp....

Ingredients 2 cups sugar1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup baking cocoa1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 cup milk1/2 cup canola oil2 eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 cup boiling waterFILLING:2 cups heavy whipping cream1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 drops red food coloring, optional2/3 cup crushed peppermint candy, dividedGLAZE:2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons baking cocoa2 tablespoons water1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup confectioners’ sugar Preparation In a bowl, combine dry ingredients. Add milk, oil, eggs and vanilla; beat at medium speed for 2 minutes....

Ingredients 3 cups regular or kettle-cooked potato chips1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 teaspoon shortening Preparation Arrange potato chips in a single layer on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over chips. Refrigerate 5 minutes or until set.

Ingredients 1 cup applesauceApproximately 3/4 cup ground cinnamon2 tablespoons ground cloves1 tablespoon ground nutmeg1 tablespoon ground allspiceRibbonRoyal icing and edible glitter Preparation In a large bowl, combine the applesauce and spices; mix well until a stiff dough forms, adding additional cinnamon if needed. On a board dusted with additional cinnamon, roll out each portion of dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into shapes using 4-in. snowflake-shaped cookie cutters dipped in cinnamon. Reroll scraps....

Ingredients 3 cups sweetened shredded coconut7 tablespoons butter3/4 cup sugar1/4 cup all-purpose flour3 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 teaspoons salt3 cups half-and-half cream4 large egg yolks, lightly beaten2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 large firm bananas, slicedWhipped cream and sliced bananas, optional Preparation In a large skillet, saute coconut in butter until golden. Reserve 2 tablespoons for garnish. Press remaining toasted coconut onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. pie plate. Bake at 350° for 7 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons water, divided2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons cider vinegar3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 pound cubed cooked pork1 small cucumber, peeled, halved and sliced1 small carrot, sliced1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained1 medium tomato, seeded and cut into 1-inch chunks1/2 medium green pepper, thinly sliced1 tablespoon soy sauce2 tablespoons cornstarchHot cooked rice Preparation In a skillet, combine 1 cup water, sugar, vinegar and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; add the pork, cucumber, carrot, pineapple, tomato, green pepper and soy sauce....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/4 cups peanut butter chips1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans Preparation In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour and mix well. Stir in peanut butter chips. Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with foil; coat with cooking spray. Gently press dough into the pan; sprinkle with pecans and press into dough. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown....

Ingredients 1 medium yellow summer squash, chopped1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper4 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves2 garlic cloves, minced1-1/3 cups chicken broth1 tablespoon dried minced onion1 cup uncooked couscous Preparation Place squash and peppers in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with the rosemary, salt and pepper. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil; gently stir to coat....

Ingredients 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon1-1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice2 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened apple juice, divided1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons cranberry juice, divided1 teaspoon canola oil1 medium apple, peeled and finely chopped1 cup chopped fresh cranberries1/8 teaspoon salt Preparation Mix cinnamon, nutmeg and pie spice; rub over chops. Place pork in a large resealable plastic bag; add 1/2 cup each apple and cranberry juices....

Ingredients 1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup white wine vinegar1/4 cup thawed cranberry juice concentrate4 teaspoons ground mustard1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup canola oilSALAD:1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed1 tablespoon lemon juice4 cups torn romaine4 cups fresh baby spinach1 package (5 ounces) dried cranberries1 small red onion, chopped1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted if desired1/3 cup sunflower kernels Preparation In a small bowl, whisk the first six ingredients until blended. Gradually whisk in oil....

Ingredients 1 c. BREAKSTONE’S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream 1 c. Tomatillo Salsa 1 small onion 2 clove garlic 2 tsp. oil 3 c. cooked, shredded chicken breasts 1 can chopped green chiles 1 1/2 c. KRAFT Mexican Style Shredded Four Cheese with a touch of PHILADELPHIA 8 flour tortillas Preparation Step 1Heat oven to 350 degrees F.Step 2Mix sour cream and salsa until well blended. Cook and stir onions and garlic in hot oil in large skillet on medium heat 4 to 5 minutes, or until vegetables are crisp-tender....

Ingredients 1 1/2 c. long-grain white rice 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 medium red onion 1 clove garlic 1 red bell pepper 2 can black beans 1 can vegetable broth 1 tbsp. cider vinegar 1/2 tsp. dried oregano Coarse salt ground pepper Lime wedges fresh cilantro Sliced radishes Preparation Step 1Prepare rice according to package instructions. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium. Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper....

Ingredients 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/3 cup butter, cubed16 large marshmallows2 cups quick-cooking oats1 cup sweetened shredded coconut1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate chips, butter and marshmallows; stir until smooth. Stir in oats, coconut and vanilla; mix well. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Chill until set, about 30 minutes.

Ingredients 1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 to 2 teaspoons paprika1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon pepper6 to 8 boneless pork loin chops (1 inch thick)1/4 cup butter1 medium onion, chopped1/2 cup chopped green pepper1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained2 cups milk2 tablespoons lemon juiceHot mashed potatoes Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first four ingredients; set aside 3 tablespoons. Add pork chops to bag, one at a time, and toss to coat....