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Ingredients 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon honeyCROSTINI:24 slices French bread baguette (1/2 inch thick)3 tablespoons olive oilCRANBERRY-FIG TOPPING:1/2 cup coarsely chopped dried cranberries1/3 cup coarsely chopped dried figs1/3 cup coarsely chopped unblanched almonds1/3 cup coarsely chopped pitted Greek olives1 tablespoon olive oil2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepperCHEESE SPREAD:2 logs (4 ounces each) spreadable goat cheese1 teaspoon grated lemon zestDash freshly ground pepperMinced fresh mint Preparation In a small saucepan, combine vinegar and honey....

Ingredients 8 bone-in chicken thighs, skinned (about 3 pounds)1 cup Italian salad dressing1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth6 tablespoons butter, melted, divided1 tablespoon dried minced onion1 tablespoon garlic powder1 tablespoon Italian seasoning3/4 teaspoon salt, divided3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened2 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed2 pounds red potatoes, quartered Preparation Place chicken in a 4-qt. slow cooker....

Ingredients 2-1/2 pounds small red potatoes, cut into 1/4-in. slicesVINAIGRETTE:2/3 cup canola oil1/3 cup red wine vinegar2 tablespoons Dijon mustard3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dill weed1/4 teaspoon garlic salt1/4 teaspoon pepperSALAD:2/3 cup mayonnaise2/3 cup sour cream2 cups sliced radishes2/3 cup thinly sliced green onions1/2 cup minced fresh parsley4 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped Preparation Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook potatoes for 15-18 minutes or until tender....

Ingredients 1 can (16 ounces) red beans, rinsed and drained1-1/2 cups uncooked converted rice (not instant)2 medium tomatoes, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley3-1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth1-1/2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, divided 8 bone-in chicken thighs (about 3 pounds), skin removed1 tablespoon canola oil Preparation In a 6-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 6 ingredients and 1-1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning. Sprinkle chicken with remaining Cajun seasoning....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract5 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup 2% milk Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Cover and refrigerate 15-30 minutes or until easy to handle....

Ingredients 1/2 cup egg substitute1/2 cup fat-free milk1/4 cup orange juice1 teaspoon vanilla extractDash ground nutmeg12 slices day-old French bread (3/4 inch thick)1-1/2 cups crushed cornflakes Preparation In a shallow dish, combine the egg substitute, milk, orange juice, vanilla and nutmeg. Add bread; soak for 5 minutes, turning once. Coat both sides of each slice with cornflake crumbs. Place in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 425° for 10 minutes; turn....

Ingredients 2 cups cubed cooked chicken1 cup diced Monterey Jack cheese1/2 cup green grapes, halved1/2 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup thinly sliced celery1/4 cup sunflower kernels1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperLettuce leaves4 pita breads, halved or 8 slices bread Preparation In a bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Line pita or bread with lettuce and add 1/2 cup chicken salad to each.

Ingredients 20 glazed doughnut holes, Entenmann’s® 1 c. premier white morsels, Nestlé® 2 tbsp. solid vegetable shortening, Crisco® 20 Life Savers Gummies® 20 medium mini candy-coated milk chocolate candies, M&M’s Minis® 2 drop red food coloring Preparation Step 1Line cookie sheet with parchment paper or waxed paper. Cut 1/8-inch-thick slices from 2 opposite sides of each doughnut hole.Step 2Melt white morsels and vegetable shortening in top of double boiler or in a microwave-safe bowl in microwave....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (20 cookies)1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup butter, meltedFILLING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 cup creamy peanut butter1 cup sugar1 tablespoon butter, softened1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup heavy whipping cream, whippedOptional: Grated chocolate or chocolate cookie crumbs Preparation In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and up the side of a 9-in. pie plate. Bake at 375° for 10 minutes....

Ingredients 3/4 cup chopped onion1/2 cup finely chopped celery1/3 cup finely chopped sweet red or green pepper1 to 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup olive oil12 plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped (about 6 cups)3 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste1/3 cup lime juice1/3 cup white vinegar1 tablespoon honey1 tablespoon sugar1-1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon dried basil Preparation In a large saucepan, saute the onion, celery, peppers and garlic in oil for 5 minutes or until tender....

Ingredients 1 1/2 lb. chicken wingettes and drumettes, patted dry 1/2 c. flour 1/2 c. cornstarch kosher salt Freshly ground pepper vegetable oil 1/4 c. ketchup 1/4 c. sriracha 2 tbsp. honey 1 tsp. lemon juice Toasted sesame seeds, for garnishing Preparation Step 1Whisk together flour and cornstarch in a medium bowl. Season mixture with salt and pepper. Dredge each chicken piece in the flour-cornstarch mixture until evenly coated.Step 2Pour about 1 1/2” vegetable oil into a large, deep skillet or shallow pot....

Ingredients 1 lb. shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed 1/4 tsp. baking soda Kosher salt 1/2 lb. angel hair 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 c. panko bread crumbs 3 tbsp. shredded Parmesan, plus more for serving 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper 1 c. dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc 5 cloves garlic, peeled 2 c. heavy cream 1/2 red onion, diced...

Ingredients 1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) whole kernel corn, drained2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained3 small tomatoes, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped1/2 cup chopped green onions10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled2 cups shredded cheddar cheeseDRESSING:1 cup sour cream1 cup mayonnaise1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix Preparation Prepare cornbread according to package directions....

Ingredients 1-1/3 cups cranberry juice2/3 cup white grape juice9 to 10 fresh strawberries, divided4 ice cubes1/2 to 1 teaspoon sugar, optional Preparation In a blender, combine the juices, six strawberries, ice and sugar if desired. Cover and process until smooth. Serve in chilled glasses. Garnish with remaining strawberries.

Ingredients 3 tablespoons chopped onion1 tablespoon chopped pecans1 small garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon butter1/4 cup corn bread stuffing mix3 tablespoons dried cranberries2 tablespoons hot water2 boneless pork loin chops (5 ounces each)4 teaspoons red currant jelly, warmed Preparation In a small nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute the onion, pecans and garlic in butter until onion is tender. Stir in the stuffing mix, cranberries and water. Remove from the heat....

Ingredients 1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)5 tablespoons all-purpose flour1-1/4 cups milk1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup shortening1 cup sugarPinch saltFROSTING:1/2 cup butter, softened1/4 cup baking cocoa1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups confectioners’ sugar4 to 5 tablespoons hot water Preparation Prepare cake batter according to package directions; pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack....

Ingredients 1/4 cup sour cream1-1/2 teaspoons minced chives or minced fresh parsley1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice1/8 teaspoon salt, optionalDash pepper1 small cucumber, sliced Preparation In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, chives, lemon juice, salt if desired and pepper. Add cucumber and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/4 cup honey1 to 2 teaspoons orange zest1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Serve immediately. Refrigerate leftovers.

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup sugar1/2 cup baking cocoa1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon each baking soda and salt2 eggs1-1/4 cups fat-free milk1 cup mashed ripe banana (2 to 3 medium)3 tablespoons canola oil1 teaspoon vanilla extractFROSTING:4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese3 tablespoons fat-free milk2 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/3 cup baking cocoa Preparation In a bowl, combine dry ingredients. In another bowl, combine eggs, milk, banana, oil and vanilla....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon olive oil3 cups diced fresh or frozen rhubarb, thawed1/4 cup sugar1/2 cup chopped red onion4-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard3 teaspoons minced fresh parsley1 teaspoon minced fresh basil1/4 teaspoon lime juiceCoarsely ground pepper to taste4 cod fillets (6 ounces each) Preparation In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add rhubarb and sugar; cook for 5-7 minutes or until rhubarb is tender. Remove from the heat; stir in the onion, mustard, parsley, basil, lime juice and pepper....