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Ingredients 3 c. light cream or whipping cream 1/2 c. granulated sugar 1 tbsp. powdered freeze-dried strawberries 1 tsp. powdered freeze-dried strawberries 1 tbsp. Unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp. Unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 1/2 c. unbleached all-purpose flour 1/2 c. Unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1 pinch kosher salt 8 tbsp. chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 c. granulated sugar 1 large egg...

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni2 cups chopped zucchini1/2 cup chopped onion2 tablespoons canola oil1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1/2 cup milk1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard Preparation Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute zucchini and onion in oil until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, soup, cheese, milk, basil and mustard....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups finely chopped fresh strawberries1 cup chopped green pepper2 tablespoons chopped green onions2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1/3 cup prepared Catalina salad dressingDash hot pepper saucePepper to tasteTortilla chips Preparation In a large bowl, combine the strawberries, green pepper, onions and parsley. Stir in the salad dressing, hot pepper sauce and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Serve with tortilla chips.

Ingredients 1 large onion, chopped1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped1 teaspoon canola oil3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon ground cumin2 cups water1-1/3 cups cubed potatoes1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon white pepper2 cups frozen corn1 can (12 ounces) fat-free evaporated milk1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro Preparation In a saucepan, saute onion and red pepper in oil until tender. Stir in flour and cumin until blended. Gradually stir in water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened....

Ingredients 2 packages (8-1/2 ounces each) cornbread/muffin mix2 tablespoons brown sugar2 large eggs1 cup milk1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained5 hot dogs, chopped Preparation In a large bowl, combine cornbread mix and brown sugar. Combine eggs and milk; stir into dry ingredients until moistened. Stir in corn and hot dogs (batter will be thin). Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 400° for 14-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in muffin comes out clean....

Ingredients 2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs1 pound bone-in chicken breast halves1/4 cup all-purpose flour1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided1/2 teaspoon pepper3 tablespoons canola oil2 medium onions, finely chopped2 medium green peppers, finely chopped1 garlic clove, minced2 teaspoons curry powder1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1/4 cup dried currants or raisins2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon dried thymeHot cooked rice1/4 cup slivered almonds, toastedAdditional minced fresh parsley, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place chicken in a large bowl....

Ingredients 1 (8-oz.) tube crescent dough Cooking spray, for pan Flour, for surface 1 (8-oz.) wheel of brie 1/2 c. whole berry cranberry sauce 1/4 c. chopped pecans 6 sprigs of rosemary, cut into 1" pieces. Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 375° and grease a mini muffin tin with cooking spray. On a lightly floured surface, roll out crescent dough, and pinch together seams. Cut into 24 squares. Place squares into muffin tin slots....

Ingredients 2 lb. chuck roast (ask your butcher to grind it for a hamburger) 2 tbsp. canola or vegetable oil Kosher salt and black pepper 6 slice sharp Cheddar cheese 6 Hamburger buns 18 bread and butter pickles Preparation Step 1Heat an indoor grill pan until very hot. To see if the grill is hot enough, drop a drip of water on it and see if it bounces.Step 2Loosely fill both a 1/2-cup and 1/4-cup measuring cup with ground chuck; combine and shape six 5-ounce hamburger patties 1/2-inch thick....

Ingredients 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced1 teaspoon salt2 cups water1 medium cucumber, peeled, diced and seeded1/4 teaspoon white pepper1 cup heavy whipping cream or 1 cup milk1/2 cup milk1 green onion, sliced1 teaspoon dill weed or 1 tablespoon minced fresh dillAdditional salt and pepper to taste Preparation In a large saucepan, cook potatoes in salted water until very soft. Place sieve over a large bowl. Pour potatoes and liquid into sieve and force potatoes through....

Ingredients 1 butternut squash (about 1-3/4 pounds)1 large onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons canola oil1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon curry powder1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper5 cups chicken broth1 bay leafCILANTO CREAM TOPPING:1/2 cup sour cream1/4 cup heavy whipping cream1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in a greased or foil-lined baking pan. Bake, uncovered, until tender, 40-50 minutes....

Ingredients 1/4 cup sugar3 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 teaspoon salt2 cups whole milk3 large egg yolks1 dark chocolate candy bar (6.8 ounces), chopped1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractWhipped cream, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, mix sugar, cornstarch and salt. Whisk in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat. In a small bowl, whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to pan, whisking constantly....

Ingredients 6 cups frosted bite-size Shredded Wheat1 cup milk chocolate chips1/4 cup creamy peanut butter1 cup confectioners’ sugar Preparation Place cereal in a large bowl; set aside. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and peanut butter; stir until smooth. Pour over cereal and stir gently to coat. Let stand for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar and toss to coat. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Ingredients 1/4 cup chopped onion1 tablespoon butter4 cups frozen green beans1/2 cup water1 can (16 ounces) whole potatoes, drained and quartered1/4 teaspoon garlic powder3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled Preparation In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Add beans and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until beans are tender. Add potatoes and heat through. Drain. Sprinkle with garlic powder and bacon....

Ingredients 6 English muffins, split2 tablespoons butter, melted1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup mayonnaise2 large egg yolks1 green onion, finely chopped1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground mustard1/8 teaspoon pepperDash hot pepper sauce1 cup lump crabmeat, drained Preparation Brush muffins with butter. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 3 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes or until toasted. In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, egg yolks, onion and seasonings....

Ingredients 4 cups water4 cups apple juice1 can (12 ounces) frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed1 medium apple, peeled and sliced1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries1 medium orange, peeled and sectioned1 cinnamon stick Preparation In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 2 hours or until cider reaches desired temperature. Discard cinnamon stick. If desired, remove fruit with a slotted spoon before serving.

Ingredients 1 can (12 ounces) frozen cranberry juice concentrate1 can (12 ounces) frozen grape juice concentrate1 can (12 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate6 cups white grapefruit juice1 can (46 ounces) unsweetened pineapple juice4 cups cranberry-raspberry juice4 cups cranberry-apple juice4 cups chilled raspberry or cherry sodaIceLemon zest strips or fresh cranberries Preparation Place juice concentrates in a 7-qt. or larger container; let stand until partially thawed. Stir in juices. To serve, stir in soda....

Ingredients 1 can (10-1/2 ounces) chicken gravy1/2 cup jellied cranberry sauce1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 teaspoon grated orange zest3 Cornish game hens (1-1/2 pounds each)Salt and pepper to tasteCooked wild riceOrange slices Preparation In 1-qt. saucepan, combine the gravy, cranberry sauce, mustard and orange zest. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until glaze is smooth. Cut hens in half lengthwise; rinse and pat dry. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place on rack with drip pan, skin side down; spoon half of the glaze over hens....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each) 1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix1/4 cup water1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drainedHot cooked pasta or riceMinced fresh oregano, optional Preparation Place the chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Combine salad dressing mix and water; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 3 hours....

Ingredients 8 corn tortillas (6 inches)8 hot dogsOil for deep-fat fryingKetchup and mustard, optional Preparation Place the tortillas on a microwave-safe plate. Cover with waxed paper; microwave on high for 10-20 seconds or until warm. Wrap a tortilla around each hot dog; secure with a toothpick. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry hot dogs, in two batches, for 3 minutes or until tortillas are golden brown and crispy, turning once....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper1/3 cup finely chopped onion1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon salt12 large eggs, beaten1 cup cubed fully cooked ham3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese6 tostada shells, warmedAdditional shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add green pepper, onion, pepper and salt; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add eggs, ham and cheese; cook and stir until eggs are thickened and no liquid egg remains....