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Ingredients 2 large carrots, grated1 large onion, grated1 cup mashed potato flakes2 eggs, lightly beaten1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon saltPepper to taste2 pounds ground beef8 bacon strips8 lettuce leaves, optional8 hamburger buns, split, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix gently. Shape into eight patties. Wrap a bacon strip around each patty; secure with toothpicks. In a large skillet, cook burgers until meat is no longer pink and bacon is crisp....

Ingredients 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil Preparation In a large bowl, whisk together first 4 ingredients. Slowly add olive oil while whisking constantly.

Ingredients 1 corned beef brisket (2-1/2 to 3-1/2 pounds)1/4 cup honey3 teaspoons Dijon mustard, divided1 medium head cabbage (3 pounds)2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon minced fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dill weed Preparation Place brisket with its seasoning packet in a Dutch oven; add enough water to cover. Cover and simmer 2-1/2 hours or until tender. Remove the brisket and place on a broiling pan; reserve cooking liquid in Dutch oven. Combine the honey and 1 teaspoon mustard; brush half over meat....

Ingredients 1 c. all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp. salt c. unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Valrhona) 1 stick unsalted butter 1/4 c. sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 2 tbsp. heavy cream 1/2 c. sugar 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 tbsp. light corn syrup 2 tbsp. water 1/4 tsp. baking soda 3/4 tsp. salt 6 oz. cocktail peanuts 3/4 c. smooth peanut butter 3/4 c. heavy cream 5 oz. semisweet chocolate...

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups Oreo cookie crumbs1/4 cup butter, melted2 tablespoons sugar2 packages (one 8 ounces, one 3 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup chocolate syrup1-1/3 cups semisweet chocolate chips, melted1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed2 cups miniature marshmallowsChocolate curls, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cookie crumbs, butter and sugar. Press into a 9-in. pie plate. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until set; cool completely on a wire rack....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups butter, softened2-1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar1/3 cup baking cocoa1/4 cup sour cream1 tablespoon vanilla extract2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour2 cups semisweet chocolate chips1/4 cup chocolate sprinkles Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter, confectioners’ sugar and cocoa until light and fluffy. Beat in sour cream and vanilla. Add flour; mix well. Stir in chocolate chips. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Roll into 1-in. balls; dip in chocolate sprinkles. Place, sprinkled side up, 2 in....

Ingredients 1/2 lb. chorizo (about 3 links), casings removed and diced 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 c. chopped Swiss chard 2 garlic cloves, minced 32 oz. can crushed tomatoes 1 tbsp. tomato paste 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 lb. bucatini 1/4 c. fresh parsley, chopped Preparation Step 1In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 teaspoon olive oil and chorizo. Cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, then add swiss chard and garlic....

Ingredients Turkey giblets, including the neck 1 onion, quartered 1 carrot, halved 6 cloves garlic, smashed 3 sprigs sage 3 sprigs thyme 1 sprig rosemary 6 c. low-sodium chicken or turkey broth 4 tbsp. butter 4 tbsp. all-purpose flour Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Preparation Step 1Remove liver from giblets and chill in the refrigerator until ready to use. Step 2In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the rest of the giblets, neck, onion, carrot, garlic cloves, sage, thyme rosemary, and broth....

Ingredients 9 cups Rice Krispies2 cups sweetened shredded coconut1 can (8 ounces) salted cashew pieces1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup light corn syrup1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon baking soda Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cereal, coconut and cashews. In a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter and corn syrup; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and baking soda....

Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef1 pound bulk hot Italian sausage1 large onion, chopped1 large green pepper, chopped4 garlic cloves, minced1 jar (16 ounces) salsa1 can (16 ounces) hot chili beans, undrained1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (12 ounces) pizza sauce1 package (8 ounces) sliced pepperoni, halved1 cup water2 teaspoons chili powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, sausage, onion, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 8 refrigerated ready-to-bake chocolate chip cookies2 cups peanut butter ice cream with peanut butter cup pieces2 tablespoons chocolate syrupWhipped cream in a can and chocolate sprinkles, optional Preparation Bake cookies according to package directions. Remove to a wire rack to cool. Divide cookies among four dessert dishes. Top each with 1/2 cup ice cream; drizzle with chocolate syrup. Garnish with whipped cream and sprinkles if desired. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 1 tbsp. Cooking oil 1 lb. Mild or Hot Italian Sausage 3 cloves garlic 2 c. canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock 1 head escarole 1 c. drained and rinsed canned cannellini beans (from one 15-ounce can) c. grated Parmesan 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 3/4 lb. rigatoni Preparation Step 1In a large deep frying pan, heat the oil over moderate heat. Add the sausage and cook, turning, until browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes....

Ingredients 1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed or 1 cup imitation crabmeat, flaked3 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs2 tablespoons shredded Monterey Jack cheese2 tablespoons butter, melted1-1/2 teaspoons mayonnaise1/8 teaspoon salt, optional1/8 teaspoon pepperDash cayenne pepper2 catfish or whitefish fillets (6 ounces each)1/8 teaspoon paprika Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. In a bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Cut each fillet in half widthwise; place 2 halves in a greased 8-in....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds bone-in beef short ribs1/2 teaspoon salt, divided1/4 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1 tablespoon brown sugar1/8 teaspoon ground mustardDash ground cloves3/4 cup water2 teaspoons cider vinegar1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest1/2 teaspoon browning sauce, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place ribs in a greased 8-in. square baking dish; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Bake, covered, until tender, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours....

Ingredients 1 tube (11 ounces) refrigerated thin pizza crust1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened, cubed1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided2 teaspoons ground cumin1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups ready-to-use fajita chicken strips, cubed1/2 cup salsa1/4 cup green enchilada sauceOptional toppings: Shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes and sliced ripe olives Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Unroll and press dough onto bottom and 1/2 in. up sides of a greased 15x10x1-in....

Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil2 tablespoons cider vinegar4 teaspoons sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper4 cups torn salad greens3/4 cup sliced zucchini2 medium carrots, sliced2 celery ribs, sliced2 green onions, sliced1/4 cup seasoned croutons1 tablespoon whole almonds, toasted1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted Preparation In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper; shake well. In a large salad bowl, combine the greens, zucchini, carrots, celery and onions....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons ground cumin, divided1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon garlic salt1 tablespoon canola oil4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)1/2 cup picante sauce1/4 cup water1 teaspoon reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules Preparation Mix 1 teaspoon cumin, oregano and garlic salt; sprinkle over both sides of chicken. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown chicken on both sides. In a small bowl, mix picante sauce, water, bouillon and remaining cumin; pour over chicken....

Ingredients 8 large eggs1/4 cup fat-free milk1/2 teaspoon curry powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom, optional2 medium tomatoes, sliced or chopped Preparation In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, curry powder, salt, pepper and, if desired, cardamom until blended. Place a lightly greased large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pour in egg mixture; cook and stir until eggs are thickened and no liquid egg remains. Serve with tomatoes.

Ingredients 1 tablespoon each dried basil, thyme and rosemary, crushed1-1/2 teaspoons sugar1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano1-1/2 teaspoons dried marjoram1 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon onion powder1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Preparation In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Store in a covered container. Rub over poultry or meat before grilling, baking or broiling.

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, cubed3 ounces unsweetened chocolate1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream4 large eggs, lightly beaten1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon saltFILLING:1 cup heavy whipping cream1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extractICING:1/4 cup butter2 ounces unsweetened chocolate1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted Preparation In heavy saucepan or microwave, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth....