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Ingredients 2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained1 medium green pepper, finely chopped1 small red onion, finely chopped1/2 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing2 tablespoons lime juice1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubedTortilla chips Preparation In a large bowl, combine the peas, tomatoes, green pepper and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing, lime juice, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 6 cups strong brewed coffee2 cups sugar2 quarts milk1 quart half-and-half cream4 teaspoons vanilla extractWhipped cream, optional Preparation In a 5-qt. freezer container, stir coffee and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Stir in the milk, cream and vanilla. Cover and freeze overnight. To serve, thaw in the refrigerator for 8-10 hours or until slushy. Spoon into glasses. Garnish with whipped cream if desired.

Ingredients 1 celery rib, thinly sliced1 large carrot, finely chopped1 small onion, finely chopped2 tablespoons butter5 cups chicken broth1 cup uncooked wild rice1 cup uncooked long grain rice2/3 cup dried cherries or cranberries1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted Preparation In a large saucepan, saute the celery, carrot and onion in butter until tender. Stir in broth and wild rice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes....

Ingredients 1 bacon strip, diced1/4 cup chopped onion1/2 cup cornbread stuffing mix1/2 cup chopped peeled tart apple2 tablespoons chopped pecans2 tablespoons raisins2 tablespoons plus 1 cup chicken broth, divided1/4 teaspoon rubbed sageDash ground allspice2 bone-in pork loin chops (1 inch thick and 7 ounces each)1 tablespoon butter Preparation Select saute setting on a 3- or 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Adjust for medium heat; add bacon. Cook and stir until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt2 large eggs1/2 cup sour cream1/4 cup butter, melted1/4 teaspoon almond extract3/4 cup sliced almonds, divided1/2 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, combine the eggs, sour cream, butter and extract; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in 1/2 cup almonds....

Ingredients 1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries2-3/4 cups water, divided2 cups sugar1/2 cup orange juice1 envelope unflavored gelatin Preparation In a saucepan, combine cranberries and 2-1/2 cups of water. Bring to a boil; cook gently until all the cranberries have popped, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Press mixture through a sieve or food mill, reserving juice and discarding skins and seeds. In another saucepan, combine cranberry juice and sugar; cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves....

Ingredients 4 cups sliced peeled pears1/3 cup sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup sour cream1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon lemon extract1/2 teaspoon almond extract1 unbaked pie pastry (9 inches)TOPPING:1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons butter, melted2 tablespoons brown sugar Preparation In a large bowl, toss pears with sugar and flour. Combine sour cream and extracts; add to pear mixture until blended. Pour into pie shell. In a small bowl, mix toppings ingredients until crumbly....

Ingredients 3 large egg yolks1 tablespoon water1 tablespoon lemon juice1/2 cup butter, melted1/4 teaspoon saltCASSEROLE:1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls6 large eggs2 tablespoons 2% milk1/4 teaspoon onion powder1/4 teaspoon pepper8 thick-sliced bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1 cup shredded cheddar cheese4 green onions, sliced Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In top of a double boiler or a metal bowl over simmering water, whisk egg yolks, water and lemon juice until blended; cook until mixture is just thick enough to coat a metal spoon and temperature reaches 160°, whisking constantly....

Ingredients 1-1/4 pounds ground turkey1-1/2 teaspoons dried minced onion1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 cup salsa2 teaspoons taco seasoning1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon curry powder2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided12 taco shells, warmedShredded lettuceSour cream and additional salsa, optional Preparation In a large skillet, cook turkey and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the beans, salsa, taco seasoning and curry powder; heat through....

Ingredients 1-3/4 cups water1 tablespoon olive oil1 package (7.2 ounces) rice pilaf mix1 teaspoon curry powder2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained1 cup frozen peas (about 4 ounces)1/2 cup chopped lightly salted cashews Preparation In a large saucepan, bring water and oil to a boil. Stir in pilaf mix, the contents of its seasoning packet, and curry powder. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar1 cup white vinegar1/2 cup water1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dill weed2 teaspoons salt4 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced1/3 cup sour cream Preparation In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, vinegar, water, dill and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from the heat. Place cucumbers in a large bowl. Pour vinegar mixture over and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Drain and discard vinegar mixture....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs1 cup sugar3/4 cup packed brown sugar3/4 cup butter, cubed1/3 cup 2% milk2 sleeves butter-flavored crackers (about 80 crackers)1 cup butterscotch chips1 cup semisweet chocolate chips3/4 cup creamy peanut butter Preparation In a saucepan, combine the cracker crumbs, sugars, butter and milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 5 minutes longer. Place a single layer of crackers in a greased 13-in. x 9-in....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour1/2 cup baking cocoa1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 cup cold butter, cubed3/4 cup vanilla yogurt1/2 cup buttermilk1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon peppermint extract1 cup 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate baking chips1 tablespoon coarse sugar2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar1 large egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cup milk chocolate English toffee bits1/2 cup peppermint crunch baking chips or 1/4 cup white baking chips plus 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extracts....

Ingredients 1 package (14 ounces) coleslaw mix1 medium Granny Smith apple, chopped1 cup slivered almonds, toasted1/2 cup maraschino cherries, halved1 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise1/4 cup 1% milk2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon pepper1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained Preparation In a large bowl, combine coleslaw mix, apple, almonds and cherries; toss to combine. In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, milk, applesauce, salt, paprika and pepper until blended. Pour over coleslaw mixture; toss to coat....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened1-1/4 cups sugar4 large egg whites1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/4 cups cake flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup 2% milkTOPPING:2 tablespoons sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamonCINNAMON FROSTING:1/4 cup butter, softened1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon2-1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar3 tablespoons 2% milkAdditional ground cinnamon Preparation In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg whites and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1 cup warm water (110° to 115°), dvided3 eggs, beaten5 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup cold butter, cubedFILLING:1 cup butter, softened1 cup packed brown sugar1 cup chopped pecans1 tablespoon ground cinnamonGLAZE:1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon butter, melted1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 to 2 tablespoons milk Preparation In a bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water. Add eggs and remaining water; mix well....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened1/3 cup sugar1/3 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons colored sprinkles Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, cinnamon and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Shape into a 12-in. roll; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm....

Ingredients 1 cup frozen corn, thawed1 cup frozen peas, thawed1/3 cup finely chopped celery1/3 cup finely chopped green pepper1/3 cup finely chopped onion1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons red wine vinegar2 tablespoons vegetable oil1-1/2 teaspoons French salad dressing Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the sugar, vinegar, oil and salad dressing. Pour over vegetable mixture and stir to coat....

Ingredients 4 cod fillets (4 ounces each ) 1 pound fresh thin asparagus, trimmed1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved2 tablespoons lemon juice1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest1/4 cup grated Romano cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Place cod and asparagus in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan brushed with oil. Add tomatoes, cut sides down. Brush fish with lemon juice; sprinkle with lemon zest. Sprinkle fish and vegetables with Romano cheese. Bake until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, about 12 minutes....