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Ingredients 3 cups cubed cooked turkey1 cup chicken broth1 cup cooked long grain rice2 plum tomatoes, chopped1 medium onion, chopped1/2 cup canned chopped green chiles1/2 cup sour cream1/4 cup sliced ripe or green olives with pimientos1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro1 teaspoon ground cumin8 flour tortillas (10 inches)1 can (28 ounces) green enchilada sauce, divided2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the first 10 ingredients. Bring to a boil....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1 cup cold butter, cubed1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/3 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups halved fresh strawberries1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained1 cup fresh blueberriesGLAZE:1/2 cup sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice1 teaspoon lemon juice Preparation In a large bowl, combine flour and confectioners’ sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Press onto an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until very lightly browned....

Ingredients 1 cup cornmeal2 teaspoons salt2 cups water3/4 cup chopped whole kernel corn2 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon finely chopped onion1/8 teaspoon pepper1 egg, beaten1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder2 quarts chicken broth Preparation In a saucepan, combine cornmeal, salt and water; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until very thick. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in corn, butter, onion and pepper; let stand for 3 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup cream-style cottage cheese, undrained6 large eggs1/4 cup canola oil1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon saltMaple syrup Preparation In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, oil and vanilla. Cover and process until well combined. Add flour and salt; process until smooth. Bake in a preheated waffle iron according to manufacturer’s directions until golden brown. Serve with syrup.

Ingredients 4 firm pears 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 c. cranberries c. sugar 1/4 c. sugar 1/2 c. flour 1/2 c. chilled butter 1/4 c. light-brown sugar 1/4 tsp. cinnamon 1 c. rolled oats 1 pinch salt Vanilla ice cream (optional) Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a large bowl, toss pears with lemon juice. Add cranberries and 1/3 cup sugar; toss well.Step 2Transfer to six 8-ounce ramekins (or a 3-quart baking dish)....

Ingredients 1 bone-in turkey breast (5 to 6 pounds)1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce1/4 cup orange juice1 envelope onion soup mix1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3 to 4 teaspoons cornstarch1 tablespoon water Preparation Place turkey in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the cranberry sauce, orange juice, onion soup mix, salt and pepper; pour over turkey. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until tender....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil4 large eggs2 tablespoons minced chives2 tablespoons water1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 ounces cream cheese, cubedSalsa Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Whisk the eggs, chives, water, salt and pepper. Add egg mixture to skillet (mixture should set immediately at edges). As eggs set, push cooked edges toward the center, letting uncooked portion flow underneath. When the eggs are set, sprinkle cream cheese on one side; fold other side over filling....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) ziti or small tube pasta1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese3/4 cup chopped pepperoni1/2 cup each chopped onion, mushrooms, green pepper and tomato1/2 cup half-and-half cream1/4 cup chicken broth1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, soup, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, onion, mushrooms, green pepper, tomato, cream, broth and seasonings....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. peanut butter 1 tbsp. rice wine vinegar 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 2 tbsp. orange juice 2 tbsp. pineapple juice 1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil or coconut oil 3 oz. rice vermicelli, broken into large chunks Kosher salt 2 c. cubed cornbread 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, roughly chopped 1 orange, peeled and cut into 1" pieces Preparation Step 1Make dressing: In a medium bowl, combine all dressing ingredients and whisk until smooth....

Ingredients 2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast3/4 cup chopped apple3/4 cup dried cranberries3/4 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup chopped walnuts1/2 cup chopped celery2 teaspoons lemon juice1 tablespoon chopped green onion1 teaspoon curry powder6 lettuce leaves6 croissants, split Preparation In a large bowl, combine the chicken, apple, cranberries, mayonnaise, walnuts, celery, lemon juice, onion and curry powder. Place lettuce on croissants. Top with chicken salad mixture.

Ingredients 1 cup soft bread crumbs1/2 cup finely chopped onion1/3 cup 2% milk1 large egg, lightly beaten3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley 1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 pound ground beef1 pound bulk pork sausage2 tablespoons canola oil1 to 3 tablespoons butter, divided GRAVY:3 tablespoons all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon beef bouillon granules1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon salt1-3/4 cups 2% milk Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Add beef and sausage; mix lightly but thoroughly....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup sugar, divided1 cup cold butter, cubed1/2 cup finely chopped maraschino cherries, patted dry12 ounces white baking chocolate, finely chopped, divided1/2 teaspoon almond extract2 teaspoons shorteningCoarse sugar and red edible glitter Preparation In a large bowl, combine flour and 1/2 cup sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Knead in cherries, 2/3 cup white chocolate and the extract until dough forms a ball. Shape into 3/4-in. balls....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) angel food cake mix1/2 cup sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch4 cups cold milk, divided3 large eggs, lightly beaten1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 package (5.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix1/3 cup water2 teaspoons rum extract2 cups heavy whipping cream2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugarPineapple chunks and grated chocolate, optional Preparation Prepare and bake cake according to package directions. Cool completely. Meanwhile, for pineapple pudding, combine sugar and cornstarch in a large saucepan....

Ingredients 1 boneless skinless turkey breast half (2 pounds)1/2 pound uncooked chorizo, crumbled2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon salt, divided1 teaspoon pepper, divided2 cups water1 cup 2% milk1 cup quick-cooking grits1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blendMinced fresh parsley, optional Preparation Cover turkey with plastic wrap; flatten to 1/2-in. thickness. Remove plastic. Spread chorizo over turkey to within 1 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side; tie with kitchen string....

Ingredients 4 tubes (7-1/2 ounces each) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits1/2 cup sugar2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 cup butter, melted1/2 cup packed brown sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350° Cut each biscuit into 4 pieces; shape into balls. Combine sugar and cinnamon. Roll each ball in cinnamon sugar. Arrange balls evenly in a generously greased 9- or 10-in. fluted tube pan. Sprinkle with remaining cinnamon sugar. Combine butter and brown sugar; pour over the top....

Ingredients 2 c. unbleached all-purpose four 1 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. ground mace 1/4 tsp. ground allspice tsp. ground ginger 5 tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/4 c. vegetable shortening 1/2 c. granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp. vanilla extract Preparation Step 1Whisk flour, baking powder, mace, allspice, and ginger together in a medium bowl; set aside.Step 2In bowl of a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, beat butter, shortening, and sugar together on medium speed for about 3 minutes, until shiny, fluffy, and creamy....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons shortening, cubed3 tablespoons cold butter, cubed3 to 4 tablespoons cold waterFILLING:2 large eggs1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin1 cup eggnog1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground clovesTOPPING:1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons butter, softened1/2 cup chopped pecans Preparation In a food processor, combine flour and salt; cover and pulse to blend. Add shortening and butter; cover and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs....

Ingredients 3/4 cup dried cranberries1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce2 tablespoons sugar, divided1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)3 tablespoons canola oil1-1/2 teaspoons salt3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour2 quarts waterTOPPING:1 egg white, beaten1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 tablespoon sugarHoney or cream cheese, optional Preparation In a food processor or blender, place the dried cranberries, applesauce and 1 tablespoon sugar; cover and process until finely chopped. Set aside....

Ingredients 3/4 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon ground cuminDash pepperSAMOSAS:1 tablespoon olive oil1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced new potatoes, well drained, or 1-3/4 cups diced cooked red potatoes1/4 cup canned chopped green chiles1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon curry powderDash pepper1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice1 cup frozen peas, thawed2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated reduced-fat crescent rolls Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. For sauce, mix first 5 ingredients; refrigerate until serving....

Ingredients 1 tube (12 ounces) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons butter, softened1 teaspoon dill weed1 teaspoon prepared mustardDash saltDash white pepper Preparation Separate each biscuit into three equal layers. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. With a kitchen shears or sharp knife, cut eight slits a third of the way toward center to form petals. Make a deep thumbprint in the center of each....