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Ingredients 1 teaspoon olive oil2 medium onions, quartered and sliced3/4 cup julienned green pepper3/4 cup julienned sweet red pepper1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham (3/4 pound)1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese6 large eggs2 cups 2% milk1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onions and peppers until tender. In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer half of each of the following: bread cubes, onion mixture, ham and cheese....

Ingredients 1/4 c. butter 2 tbsp. butter 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 c. diced yellow onion 2 c. cornbread muffin crumbles (store-bought) 2 c. uncooked elbow noodles 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 1 c. half-and-half 1 c. whole milk 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. Black pepper 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 lb. brick Tillamook Special Reserve Extra Sharp Cheddar cheese 1 1/2 c. diced Granny Smith apples (or other tart apples)...

Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped1 tablespoon canola oil2 garlic cloves, minced1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauceCORNBREAD TOPPING:1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup yellow cornmeal1 tablespoon sugar1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten1-1/4 cups fat-free milk1 can (8-1/4 ounces) cream-style corn3 tablespoons canola oil...

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups uncooked medium pasta shells1/4 cup ranch salad dressing1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed1 medium carrot, shredded1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts, halved2 green onions, sliced2 lettuce leaves2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the salad dressing, lemon-pepper and cayenne. Stir in the crab, carrot, water chestnuts and onions....

Ingredients 1/2 c. old-fashioned oats 1/2 c. plus 2 tablespoons flour 1/2 c. dark brown sugar 5 1/2 tbsp. cold butter 1 package 12-ounce cranberries (about 3 cups) 2 Golden Delicious apples 1/2 c. raisins 3/4 c. granulated sugar Grated zest of 1 orange 1/2 c. orange juice (from about 1 orange) 1/4 tsp. ground cloves Preparation Step 1Heat the oven to 375°F. In a medium bowl, combine the oats, the 1/2 cup flour, and the brown sugar....

Ingredients 1/4 cup chopped almonds1 cup sugar1/2 cup butter, softened1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 large eggs, room temperature2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup sour cream1 cup whole-berry cranberry sauceTOPPING:1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup chopped almonds1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract2 tablespoons cold butter Preparation Sprinkle almonds over the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan; set aside. In a bowl, cream the sugar, butter and vanilla; beat on medium for 1-2 minutes....

Ingredients 1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed1 cup sugar1 cup water1/4 cup Triple Sec or orange juice3 tablespoons freshly-squeezed orange juice1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar, water, Triple Sec and orange juice. Cook over medium heat until berries pop, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in orange zest. Transfer to a small bowl. Chill until serving.

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup apricot spreadable fruit or seedless raspberry preserves Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour to the creamed mixture and mix well. Divide dough into 4 portions; cover and refrigerate until easy to handle. On a lightly floured surface, roll 1 portion of dough at a time into a 10x7-1/2-in....

Ingredients 2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen peas1/2 cup diced cheddar cheese1/2 cup diced mozzarella cheese1 medium onion, chopped1 cup Miracle WhipSalt and pepper to taste4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled Preparation In a bowl, combine the peas, cheese, onion, Miracle Whip, salt and pepper; mix well. Refrigerate until serving. Sprinkle with bacon.

Ingredients 1/3 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon onion powder1/4 teaspoon garlic powder2 large eggs2-1/4 pounds walleye, perch or pike fillets1-1/2 cups mashed potato flakes1/3 cup vegetable oilTartar sauce and lemon wedges, optional Preparation In a shallow bowl, combine flour, paprika, salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder. In another bowl, beat the eggs. Dip both sides of fillets in flour mixture and eggs, then coat with potato flakes....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/4 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill1 tablespoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/8 teaspoon pepper2 large cucumbers, seeded and chopped1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper1/4 cup chopped onion1/4 cup pimiento-stuffed olives, chopped1/4 cup minced fresh parsley12 slices whole wheat breadCucumber slices and fresh dill sprigs, optional Preparation In a small bowl, beat the first eight ingredients until blended. Stir in the cucumbers, red pepper, onion, olives and parsley....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened1/3 cup sugar1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup old-fashioned oats1/4 teaspoon saltFILLING:1/2 cup honey1/2 cup apple jelly2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 large eggs, lightly beaten1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1-1/4 cups chopped walnuts1-1/4 cups chopped dates Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk flour, oats and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture, mixing well....

Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef1 medium onion, chopped2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained3 cups frozen peas2/3 cup ketchup1/4 cup minced fresh parsley2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules2 teaspoons dried marjoram1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper6 cups hot mashed potatoes (prepared with milk and butter)2 eggs Preparation In a large skillet, cook the beef and onion over medium heat until the beef is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the next nine ingredients....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups quick-cooking oats1-1/2 cups sugar1-1/4 cups butter, softened1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling1 teaspoon almond extract1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips3/4 teaspoon shortening Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, sugar and butter until crumbly. Set aside 1-1/2 cups for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until edges begin to brown....

Ingredients 8 oz. bittersweet chocolate (preferably 61 percent cacao) 1 1/4 c. heavy cream 2 tbsp. good-quality ground espresso beans 1 c. all-purpose flour 3/4 tsp. salt c. unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder 1/2 c. unsalted butter 1/4 c. sugar 3/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract 3 tbsp. heavy cream 1 1/2 c. mascarpone cheese 1 large egg Preparation Step 1Make the ganache: Put chocolate into a medium heatproof bowl, and set aside....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon butter, softened2 cups sugar2/3 cup light corn syrup1/2 cup water3 tablespoons butter, cubed2 cups Rice Krispies1 cup salted cashews1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with foil. Grease foil with 1 teaspoon butter. In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and water; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 240° (soft-ball stage)....

Ingredients 2 large eggs1/3 cup canola oil1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup honey1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup whole wheat flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurtTOPPING:1/3 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup chopped pecans Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Coat a 13x9-in. baking pan with cooking spray. In a large bowl, beat eggs, oil, sugar, honey and vanilla until well blended....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups cake flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup whole milk1 cup finely chopped hickory nuts or walnuts, toasted4 large egg whitesBUTTER FROSTING:3/4 cup butter, softened5 cups confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/8 teaspoon salt4 to 5 tablespoons half-and-half cream Preparation In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugar and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk....

Ingredients 1/4 cup mayonnaise1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish1/4 teaspoon dried basil4 croissants, split4 lettuce leaves1 medium tomato, sliced4 cooked bacon strips, halved4 slices deli ham3 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced Preparation In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, horseradish and basil; spread over cut side of croissant bottoms. Layer with lettuce, tomato, bacon, ham and eggs; replace tops.

Ingredients 4 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce1/3 cup packed brown sugar3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 tube (18 ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie doughIce cream, optional Preparation Place apples in a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Combine cranberry sauce, brown sugar, flour and cinnamon; pour over apples. Cut cookie dough in half widthwise (refrigerate half of the dough for another use)....