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Ingredients 1 cup chopped onion, divided3 tablespoons canola oil3-1/2 cups frozen cubed hash brown potatoes1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided1/2 small sweet red pepper, chopped1/2 small green pepper, chopped2 tablespoons butter1 cup shredded Swiss cheese4 large eggs1-1/4 cups milk1/4 teaspoon paprika2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley Preparation In a large skillet, saute 1/2 cup onion in oil until tender. Add the potatoes and half of the salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat until potatoes are thawed and softened, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups vegetable stock1 package (10 ounces) couscous2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon grated lemon zest2 tablespoons lemon juice1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped3/4 cup sliced Greek olives2/3 cup raisins4 teaspoons finely chopped fresh mint Preparation In a large saucepan, bring stock to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5-10 minutes or until stock is absorbed. Fluff with a fork. Cool completely....

Ingredients 1 package (9 ounces) chocolate wafer cookies, crushed1/3 cup butter, meltedFILLING:4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1-1/3 cups sugar1 tablespoon all-purpose flour4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten2 tablespoons instant coffee granules1 tablespoon hot water1/4 cup heavy whipping cream1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamonTOPPING:1 tablespoon cornstarch1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce3/4 cup heavy whipping cream1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar Preparation Combine cookie crumbs and butter; press onto the bottom and about 2 in....

Ingredients 1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple2 envelopes unflavored gelatin1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries3 medium navel oranges, peeled and cut into segments1/2 cup honeyWhipped cream, optional Preparation Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. Place reserved juice in a small saucepan. Sprinkle with gelatin; let stand for 1 minute or until softened. Heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved. Remove from the heat....

Ingredients 1 garlic clove, peeled1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed1/2 cup roasted sweet red peppers, drained2 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces2 tablespoons lemon juice1/2 teaspoon ground cuminAssorted fresh vegetables Preparation In a food processor, process garlic until minced. Add the cream cheese, red peppers, onions, lemon juice and cumin; cover and process until smooth. Serve with vegetables.

Ingredients 3 medium acorn squash (about 1 pound each), halved and seeded1 pound ground beef1/2 cup chopped onion2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules1/2 cup hot water1/2 cup cooked rice2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley1 tablespoon orange juice concentrate1 teaspoon brown sugar1 teaspoon curry powder1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Invert squash in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until almost tender....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups butter, softened1-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar2 ounces almond paste1 large egg1/4 cup 2% milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt2 packages (12 ounces each) white candy coating meltsOptional decorations: Jumbo sprinkles, peppermint candies, candy-coated sunflower kernels, Skittles, Twizzlers Rainbow Twists and Good & Plenty candiesBlack paste food coloring Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners’ sugar until light and fluffy; add almond paste. Beat in the egg, milk and vanilla....

Ingredients 1 cup Guinness (dark beer)1/2 cup butter, cubed2 cups sugar3/4 cup baking cocoa2 large eggs, room temperature, beaten2/3 cup sour cream3 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking sodaTOPPING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup heavy whipping cream Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 9-in. springform pan and line the bottom with parchment; set aside. In a small saucepan, heat beer and butter until butter is melted....

Ingredients 2 celery ribs, chopped1 medium onion, chopped1/4 cup butter1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1/2 cup chicken broth1 tablespoon soy sauce3 cups cubed cooked chicken1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 can (3 ounces) chow mein noodles1/3 cup salted cashew halves Preparation In a saucepan, saute celery and onion in butter until tender. Stir in soup, broth and soy sauce. Add the chicken and mushrooms; heat through. Transfer to a greased 2-qt....

Ingredients 2 cups Tomato Ground Beef Mix3 cups tomato juice2 cans (10-1/2 ounces each) condensed beef consomme, undiluted2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed2 celery ribs, thinly sliced2 large carrots, grated1 cup fresh or frozen peas1 teaspoon sugar1/4 cup uncooked long grain rice Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the beef mix, tomato juice, consomme, potatoes, celery, carrots, peas and sugar. Bring to a boil. Stir in rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables and rice are tender....

Ingredients 2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 5 medium)1-1/2 cups sugar3 large eggs, room temperature1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce1/4 cup canola oil3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup semisweet chocolate chunksFROSTING:4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese1/4 cup creamy peanut butter3 tablespoons butter, softened1 to 1-1/4 cups confectioners’ sugarChopped salted peanuts, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners. Beat first 5 ingredients until well blended....

Ingredients 3 medium red apples, chopped3 medium Granny Smith apples, chopped1 cup chopped pecans, toasted1/2 cup dried cranberries2 green onions, chopped1/4 cup plus 1-1/2 teaspoons mayonnaise3 tablespoons cider vinegar3 tablespoons honey1 tablespoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons orange juice1 tablespoon grated orange zest3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large bowl, combine the apples, pecans, cranberries and onions. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients until blended. Pour over apple mixture; toss to coat....

Ingredients 6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1 teaspoon salt2 cups warm water (120° to 130°)1/4 cup canola oil1/4 cup butter, melted1/3 cup sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 to 1 cup chopped nuts1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar3 to 4 tablespoons half-and-half cream Preparation In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast and salt. Add water and oil; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups sugar, divided1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup buttermilk1 large egg, room temperature1/4 cup canola oil3 teaspoons ground cinnamonGLAZE:1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons 2% milk Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine flour, 1 cup sugar, baking soda and salt. Combine buttermilk, egg and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. In a small bowl, combine cinnamon and remaining 1/2 cup sugar....

Ingredients 3 c. half and half 1/3 c. sugar 3 egg yolks 2 vanilla bean pods, seeds scraped, or 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 1/4 c. bourbon 1/4 c. olive oil 1 tsp. zested lemon 1/2 c. salted caramel 1/4 c. pistachio cream (available at specialty food stores) 1 tsp. rose water 1/2 c. roughly chopped pistachios 3/4 c. smashed strawberries Preparation Step 1In large pot over medium heat, combine half and half and vanilla bean and bring to a simmer for at least 15 minutes....

Ingredients 1 package (10 ounces) ready-to-serve salad greens1 package (6 ounces) ready-to-use grilled chicken breast strips, cubed10 to 15 cherry tomatoes, halved8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled3/4 cup Italian salad dressing Preparation In a salad bowl, combine the greens, chicken, tomatoes and bacon. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 4 individually frozen biscuits1-3/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms1/4 cup chopped onion1/4 cup chopped celery1/3 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup chicken broth1 cup whole milk2 cups cubed cooked chicken2 tablespoons diced pimientos Preparation Bake biscuits according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, onion and celery in butter until crisp-tender. Stir in flour and salt until blended. Gradually stir in broth and milk....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate1 tablespoon sugar4 teaspoons grated orange zest1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 cup finely chopped dried cranberries1/4 cup finely chopped pecansAssorted crackers Preparation In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, orange juice concentrate, sugar, zest and cinnamon until blended. Fold in cranberries and pecans. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with crackers.

Ingredients 1 pound medium fresh mushrooms, sliced1 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms1/2 pound sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms7 tablespoons butter12 garlic cloves, minced2 green onions, chopped1/2 cup all-purpose flour2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth3-1/3 cups 2% milk1-2/3 cups heavy whipping cream4 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 3/4 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepperMinced fresh parsley Preparation In a Dutch oven, saute mushrooms in butter in batches until tender....

Ingredients 1 cup reduced-fat sour cream1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise1/3 cup fat-free milk2 teaspoons sugar2 green onions, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a small bowl, whisk the sour cream, mayonnaise, milk and sugar. Stir in the onions, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.