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Ingredients 2/3 cup uncooked wild rice2/3 cup chopped onion2/3 cup chopped carrot2 tablespoons butter6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 cup chopped fresh broccoli3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 cup fat-free half-and-half Preparation Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook onion and carrot in butter for 2 minutes. Stir in the broth, potatoes, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon plus 1 cup butter, divided1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar1 cup sugarDash salt1 cup light corn syrup1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Line a 9-in. square pan with foil; grease the foil with 1 teaspoon butter and set aside. In a large saucepan, combine the sugars, salt and remaining butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Stir in corn syrup; return to a boil....

Ingredients 1/2 cup water1/2 cup chicken broth1 cup quick-cooking bulgur1/2 teaspoon chili powder3/4 teaspoon Creole seasoning, divided1/2 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices2 teaspoons olive oil, divided1 medium onion, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1/2 pound uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Preparation In a small saucepan, bring water and broth to a boil....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt2 eggs, lightly beaten3/4 cup 2% milk1/2 cup dry bread crumbs1/2 cup butter, melted Preparation In a small bowl, combine flour and salt. Whisk in eggs and milk until smooth. Fill a large stockpot three-fourths full with water; bring to a boil. With a rubber spatula, press dough through a colander into boiling water. Cook and stir gently for 4-5 minutes or until spaetzle float and are tender....

Ingredients 2 cups raw cashews1 cup water or unsweetened almond milk1/3 cup nutritional yeast1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro1 tablespoon lime juice1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon chili powder1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, drainedTortilla chips and assorted vegetables Preparation Rinse cashews in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add water to cover by 3 in. Cover and let stand overnight. Drain and rinse cashews, discarding liquid. Transfer to a food processor....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups butter, softened2 cups sugar2 large eggs, room temperature2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup baking cocoa1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour or until firm enough to shape....

Ingredients 1 quart fresh strawberries, sliced2/3 cup sugar, divided2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup baking cocoa1/2 teaspoon baking soda2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup cold unsalted butter2/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon miniature semisweet chocolate chips, divided3/4 cup half-and-half cream1 large egg white, lightly beaten1 tablespoon coarse sugar1/2 pint heavy whipping cream3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar3/4 cup hot fudge ice cream topping10 fresh strawberries or grated chocolate, optionalGrated chocolate, optional Preparation Combine strawberries and 1/3 cup sugar; refrigerate if desired....

Ingredients 3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes1/2 cup chopped onion2 teaspoons olive oil1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) vegetable broth2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained1-1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed1 cup frozen chopped broccoli, thawed1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation In a Dutch oven, saute chicken and onion in oil until chicken is no longer pink....

Ingredients 7 cups unsweetened bottled apple juice1 package (1-3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin2 teaspoons butter1 cup red-hot candies9 cups sugar Preparation Place the apple juice in a large kettle. Stir in pectin and butter. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in candies until dissolved. Stir in sugar; return to a full rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; skim off foam....

Ingredients 3 ears fresh corn, husked and cleaned4 cups heavy whipping cream2 cups chicken broth4 garlic cloves, minced10 fresh thyme sprigs1 bay leaf1-1/2 medium onions, finely chopped, divided1/2 pound hot Italian sausage links2 teaspoons minced jalapeno peppers with seeds1/2 teaspoon ground cumin2 tablespoons butter2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes2 tablespoons all-purpose flourSalt and pepper to taste1-1/2 teaspoons minced chives Preparation Using a small sharp knife, cut corn from cobs; set corn aside....

Ingredients 1 cup shortening3 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup sugar1 large egg yolk, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon grated orange zestGreen food coloring, decorator candies and colored sugar, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cream shortening, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk together flour, salt and cinnamon; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth2 celery ribs, chopped1 medium head cabbage (3 pounds) , shredded1 medium onion, chopped1 medium carrot, chopped1/4 cup butter3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 cups half-and-half cream1 cup whole milk2 cups cubed fully cooked ham1/2 teaspoon dried thymeMinced fresh parsley Preparation In a large Dutch oven, combine the broth, celery, cabbage, onion and carrot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender....

Ingredients 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach6 ounces cream cheese, softened4 tablespoons butter, divided1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs Preparation Cook spinach according to package directions; drain well. Stir in cream cheese, 2 tablespoons butter and salt. Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over spinach mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.

Ingredients 3 packages (9 ounces each) fresh baby spinach1 small red onion, chopped1 tablespoon butter1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed1 cup sour cream1/2 cup half-and-half cream1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided3 garlic cloves, minced1/8 teaspoon pepper2 cans (14 ounces each) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt8 butter-flavored crackers, coarsely crushed Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place half of the spinach in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in....

Ingredients 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained1 cup canned pumpkin1/3 cup tahini1/4 cup olive oil or pumpkin seed oil3 tablespoons orange juice1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon minced garlic1/4 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons pumpkin seed oil or olive oil, optional 1/4 cup salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas1/4 cup pomegranate seedsBaked pita chips and sliced apples and pears Preparation In a food processor, combine the first 9 ingredients; cover and process until smooth....

Ingredients 2 packages (16 ounces each) coleslaw mix2 medium Honeycrisp apples, julienned1 large carrot, shredded3/4 cup chopped red onion1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/2 cup cider vinegar1/3 cup canola oil1-1/2 teaspoons sugar1/2 teaspoon celery seed1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup coarsely chopped dry-roasted peanuts or cashews Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil, sugar, celery seed and salt. Just before serving, pour dressing over salad; toss to coat....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons coriander seeds2 tablespoons cumin seeds3 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into 4x1/2-inch sticks3 tablespoons coconut oil or butter, melted8 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepperMinced fresh cilantro, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a dry small skillet, toast coriander and cumin seeds over medium heat 45-60 seconds or until aromatic, stirring frequently. Cool slightly. Grind in a spice grinder, or with a mortar and pestle, until finely crushed....

Ingredients 3/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1 large white onion 2 clove garlic 1 tbsp. minced peeled ginger 2 tsp. madras curry powder 1 1/2 lb. carrots 7 c. water 1 tsp. sugar salt Freshly ground pepper 2 bunch tarragon 1 c. flat-leaf parsley leaves 1/2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest Tabasco snipped chives Preparation Step 1In a large pot, heat 1/4 cup of the oil. Add the onion and cook over moderately high heat, stirring frequently, until softened, about 6 minutes....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)1 tablespoon canola oil1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce4 teaspoons chili sauce1 to 2 teaspoons curry powder1 teaspoon garlic salt or garlic powder1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1/4 cup chopped onionHot cooked rice Preparation In a large skillet, brown chicken on both sides in oil. Combine the Worcestershire sauce, chili sauce, curry powder, garlic salt and hot pepper sauce. Pour over chicken. Add onion. Reduce the heat; cover and simmer for 9-11 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°....

Ingredients 1 fresh pineapple1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon chutney1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon curry powder1/4 teaspoon ground mustard1/4 cup slivered almonds, toastedAssorted crackers, optional Preparation Cut pineapple in half vertically, leaving the top attached. Remove fruit from 1 half, leaving a 3/4-in. shell. Remove fruit and discard outer peel from remaining half; cut pineapple into bite-sized pieces. Set aside. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, chutney, curry and mustard until smooth....