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Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour3 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup dried cranberries1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted1 large egg, room temperature1 cup fat-free milk1/3 cup canola oil3/4 teaspoon grated orange zest3/4 teaspoon almond extract Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk together first 4 ingredients; stir in cranberries and almonds. In another bowl, whisk together egg, milk, oil, zest and extract. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sugar2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon saltFILLING:3/4 cup sugar2/3 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts, toasted1/3 cup butter, melted2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground allspice1 large egg, lightly beatenAdditional sugar Preparation In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped2 tablespoons butter3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth1 pound potatoes, (about 2 medium), cut into 1/2-inch cubes1-1/2 cups diced cooked chicken breast1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 cup fat-free milk1 cup reduced-fat evaporated milk1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley1 teaspoon minced chives Preparation In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in broth and potatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender....

Ingredients 2 whole red snappers (1 1/2 to 1 3/4 pound each) Cooking oil 6 tbsp. canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock 2 tbsp. plus 2 teaspoons soy sauce 2 tbsp. lime juice 4 tsp. fresh orange juice 2 tsp. Asian sesame oil 1/2 tsp. grated fresh ginger 2 scallions including green tops Preparation Step 1Rinse the fish and dry the surface and the cavity of each thoroughly with paper towels....

Ingredients 1 c. coarse sea salt 2 large Yukon gold potatoes 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 tbsp. finely chopped chives 4 oz. sliced smoked salmon 1 oz. sevruga or osetra caviar* Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spread sea salt evenly on bottom of a baking sheet. Place potatoes on top of salt and bake 45 to 50 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a knife....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, finely chopped3 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons butter2 teaspoons curry powder1 teaspoon ground ginger2 pounds carrots, thinly sliced2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth1 cup half-and-half cream1 cup water1/2 teaspoon dill weedPepper to taste Preparation In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in butter. Stir in curry and ginger. Add carrots and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until carrots are tender....

Ingredients 24 hard-boiled large eggs4 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons prepared mustard1 teaspoon cider vinegar1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon onion powder Preparation Cut eggs in half lengthwise. Remove yolks; set whites aside. In a small bowl, mash yolks. Add the cream cheese, mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, salt and onion powder; mix well. Stuff or pipe into egg whites. Refrigerate until serving.

Ingredients 1/4 cup blue cheese salad dressing2 spinach or whole wheat tortillas (8 inches)1 cup shredded cooked chicken1 cup spring mix salad greens1 medium tomato, halved and sliced4 cooked bacon strips1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced1 tablespoon sliced ripe olives1 tablespoon crumbled blue cheese Preparation Spread dressing over tortillas to within 1/2 in. of edges. Layer with the remaining ingredients. Roll up tortillas.

Ingredients 2 large eggs1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar3/4 cup eggnog1/2 cup butter, melted2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon ground cinnamonDash salt2-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided1 graham cracker crust (10 inches)1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, beat the first 7 ingredients until blended; stir in 2 cups coconut. Pour into crust; sprinkle with walnuts and remaining coconut. Bake on a lower oven rack 10 minutes....

Ingredients 1/3 cup fat-free plain yogurt1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise1/4 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperDash dried thymeBURGERS:1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper1 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1-1/2 pounds extra-lean ground turkey1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber6 slices tomato6 hamburger buns, split Preparation For cucumber sauce, in a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients....

Ingredients 3/4 pound lean salt pork or bacon, diced4-1/2 pounds fresh turnip greens, trimmed1-1/2 cups water1 large onion, chopped1 teaspoon sugar1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook salt pork until lightly browned. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of drippings. Stir the remaining ingredients into the reserved drippings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until greens are tender.

Ingredients 18 cups fresh corn, divided2 cups milk1 tablespoon pickling salt1/2 cup butter, cubed1/3 cup sugar Preparation In a food processor, process half of the corn until creamy. Combine with remaining ingredients in a large baking pan. Cover and bake at 325° for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until heated through, stirring frequently.

Ingredients 1/3 cup finely chopped onion3-1/2 cups cooked elbow macaroni1-3/4 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1/2 cup fat-free evaporated milk1-3/4 cups 2% cottage cheese1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large microwave-safe bowl, cover and microwave onion on high for 1 minute or until tender; drain. Add the macaroni, cheddar cheese and parsley; set aside. In a blender, combine the milk, cottage cheese, mustard, salt and pepper; cover and process until smooth....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons ground cumin2 tablespoons Creole seasoning2 tablespoons salt-free Southwest chipotle seasoning blend4 teaspoons lemon-pepper seasoning1 teaspoon cayenne pepper8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)2 tablespoons canola oil Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Mix the first five ingredients; sprinkle over chicken. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken in batches on both sides; transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, 12-15 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon sugar2 slices cucumber4 basil sprigs2 ounces ginClub soda Preparation Muddle sugar, cucumber and basil in an old-fashioned glass. Add gin and crushed ice. Top with club soda and stir.

Ingredients 1/4 cup chopped apple2 tablespoons raisins2 tablespoons mayonnaise1/4 teaspoon onion salt1/8 teaspoon curry powder1 can (6 ounces) tuna, drained and flaked2 sandwich rolls, splitAdditional mayonnaise, optionalLettuce leaves Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients; add tuna and mix well. Spread rolls with additional mayonnaise if desired; top each with 1/2 cup tuna mixture and lettuce.

Ingredients 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1 cup semisweet chocolate chips10 chocolate-covered peppermint patties, choppedSliced apples Preparation In a small saucepan, combine the milk, chocolate chips and peppermint patties. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until smooth. Serve warm with apples.

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups sugar1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup water1/2 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup creamy peanut butter1/4 cup baking cocoa3 large eggs, room temperature1/2 cup sour cream2 teaspoons vanilla extractFROSTING:3 cups confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup creamy peanut butter1/2 cup 2% milk1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup chopped salted or unsalted peanuts Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13x9-in. baking pan. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking soda and salt....

Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar3 tablespoons all-purpose flour3 tablespoons baking cocoa4 cups milk10 Popsicle molds or plastic cups (3 ounces) and Popsicle sticks Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and cocoa. Gradually stir in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool slightly. Pour 1/4 cup into each mold or plastic cup; top with holders or insert Popsicle sticks....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) linguine1 cup chopped sweet red pepper1 cup chopped green pepper1/3 cup chopped onion3 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/8 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup olive oil2 pounds peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (61-70 per pound)1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, saute the peppers, onion, garlic and seasonings in oil until vegetables are tender....