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Ingredients 14 bacon strips, chopped1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1/2 cup chopped green pepper8 green onions, thinly sliced1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained2 tablespoons sherry, optional12 large eggs1-1/2 cups 2% milk3/4 teaspoon dried thyme3/4 teaspoon seasoned salt1/2 teaspoon ground mustardDash dill weed4 cups shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese, divided Preparation In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings....

Ingredients 1/2 pound ground beef1/2 pound ground pork1 tablespoon lemon juice1 teaspoon garlic salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided 1/2 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup Dijon mustard4 hamburger buns, split8 thin slices Swiss cheese4 thin slices deli ham4 thin sandwich pickle slices Preparation Prepare grill for medium heat. Place a large cast-iron skillet on grill grates. In a large bowl, combine beef, pork, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, mixing lightly but thoroughly....

Ingredients 2 cups sugar2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt2 cups chopped dates2 cups chopped walnuts or pecans4 large eggs, lightly beaten, room temperature2 tablespoons butter, melted1 teaspoon vanilla extractConfectioners’ sugar Preparation In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, dates and nuts. Add the eggs, butter and vanilla; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened (batter will be very stiff). Spread in a greased 15x10x1-in....

Ingredients 7 ounces tricolor spiral pasta6 ounces thinly sliced hard salami, julienned6 ounces provolone cheese, cubed1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained1 small red onion, thinly sliced1 small zucchini, halved and thinly sliced1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper1/4 cup minced fresh parsley1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 cup olive oil1/4 cup red wine vinegar1 garlic clove, minced1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon saltDash pepper2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges...

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups 2% milk1 cup butter, cubed8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped3 large eggs, room temperature2 teaspoons vanilla extract2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour2 cups sugar1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon saltFILLING:6 tablespoons butter, cubed4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped2-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup heavy whipping creamGANACHE:10 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped2/3 cup heavy whipping cream Preparation In a large saucepan, cook milk, butter and chocolate over low heat until melted. Remove from the heat; let stand for 10 minutes....

Ingredients 1 c. cornmeal 3 oz. all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tbsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. baking powder 3/4 tsp. sugar 1 c. buttermilk 1 egg 12 oz. Spanish-style chorizo 4 c. diced white onion 1/2 c. olive oil 1 poblano chile 3 tbsp. honey Preparation Step 1Make the cornbread first. This can be done a day ahead if you’d like.Step 2Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9-inch square baking pan....

Ingredients 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)2 tablespoons orange marmalade1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground ginger Preparation Line a baking sheet with foil; grease foil. Place salmon on the baking sheet. Place marmalade in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until warmed, about 10 seconds. Stir in the soy sauce, five-spice powder, salt and ginger. Spoon over salmon. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until fish flakes easily with a fork, 15-20 minutes....

Ingredients 12 egg whites3/4 cup cake flour1-1/2 cups sugar, divided1/4 cup baking cocoa1 teaspoon cream of tartar1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Let egg whites stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Sift the flour, 1/2 cup sugar and cocoa together twice; set aside. Add cream of tartar and salt to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, about 2 tablespoons at a time, beating on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups milk1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice1 egg, beaten1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup packed brown sugar3 tablespoons baking cocoa1/4 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon butter1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractWhipped cream or additional milk Preparation In a medium saucepan, bring milk and rice to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand 10 minutes. Stir together egg, sugars, cocoa and salt in a bowl; add a small amount of rice mixture to bowl and mix well....

Ingredients 10 slices rye bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes1-1/2 pounds cooked corned beef, shredded2-1/2 cups (10 ounces each) shredded Swiss cheese6 large eggs, room temperature3 cups whole milk1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place bread cubes in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with the corned beef and cheese. Whisk the eggs, milk and pepper; pour over the top. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Preheat oven to 350°. Remove strata from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking....

Ingredients 5 bacon strips, chopped1-1/2 pounds ground beef1 medium onion, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped1 large carrot, coarsely grated 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes1/4 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper3 cups uncooked protein-enriched or whole wheat elbow macaroni1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth1 cup sour cream2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally, 5-6 minutes....

Ingredients 1 pound imitation crabmeat, chopped1/2 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions1/4 cup diced celery2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced French bread, split Preparation In a large bowl, combine the crab, mayonnaise, onions and celery. Stir in the cheese, salt and pepper. Spread over bread bottom; replace top. Wrap in a large piece of heavy-duty foil. Place on an ungreased baking sheet....

Ingredients 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 teaspoons ground ginger1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon ground cinnamon3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 egg3/4 cup water1/2 cup fat-free plain yogurt1/3 cup molasses1/4 cup canola oil1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the egg, water, yogurt, molasses and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened....

Ingredients 1 envelope unflavored gelatin1/4 cup cold water3/4 cup sugar1/4 cup cornstarch1/2 teaspoon salt2-3/4 cups milk4 egg yolks, beaten2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon vanilla extract4 medium firm bananas, divided1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped1 pastry shell (10 inches), bakedJuice and grated peel of 1 lemon1/2 cup apple jelly Preparation Soften gelatin in cold water; set aside. In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Whisk in the milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly....

Ingredients 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix1 cup (4 ounces) finely shredded cheddar cheese5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled8 mild banana peppers (about 6 inches long), halved lengthwise and seeded Preparation In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, salad dressing mix, cheese and bacon until blended. Pipe or stuff into pepper halves. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Cut into 1-1/4-in. pieces.

Ingredients 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup shortening1/2 cup chunky peanut butter1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon saltTOPPING:1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted1/2 cup chunky peanut butter1-1/2 cups crushed cornflakes Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients; beat until crumbly. Press into an ungreased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until set. Cool for 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup water1/2 cup butter1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup all-purpose flour3 tablespoons baking cocoa4 eggs2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1 cup sugar2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped3 cups coarsely chopped fresh strawberries Preparation In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, bring water, butter and salt to a boil. Add the flour and cocoa all at once; stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes....

Ingredients 6 ounces milk chocolate, cut into 1/2-inch pieces2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup baking cocoa1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1 cup canola oil1 cup molasses1 cup sugar1 cup water1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda3 tablespoons grated fresh gingerroot2 large eggs, room temperature2 large egg yolks, room temperatureGANACHE:4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped1/2 cup heavy whipping cream2 tablespoons chopped crystallized gingerVanilla ice cream or sweetened whipped cream, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°....

Ingredients 2 cups finely shredded zucchini1 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar2 large eggs, room temperature4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 teaspoon ground cloves1 cup chopped nuts1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Place shredded zucchini on a clean towel; roll up and squeeze to remove excess liquid. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes....

Ingredients 3 cups water2 celery ribs, chopped2 fully cooked Spanish chorizo links (3 ounces each), cut into 1/2-inch pieces1/2 cup dried chickpeas or garbanzo beans1 can (14-1/2 ounces) petite diced tomatoes, undrained1/2 cup ditalini or other small pasta1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation Place the water, celery, chorizo and chickpeas in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until beans are tender, 8-10 hours. Stir in tomatoes, pasta and salt; cook, covered, on high until pasta is tender, 15-20 minutes longer....