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Ingredients 1 cup finely chopped celery1/4 cup finely chopped onion1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper3 tablespoons butter, divided1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted3 cups fresh, frozen or drained canned corn1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained1/3 cup slivered almonds, optional1/2 cup soft bread crumbs Preparation In a medium skillet, saute celery, onion and red pepper in 2 tablespoons of butter for 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are tender....

Ingredients 4 chicken legs with thighs2 tablespoons butter2 medium apples, chopped2 small onions, halved and sliced1 can (4-1/2 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1/2 cup water1 tablespoon ground cumin1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon chili powderHot cooked rice Preparation In a large skillet, brown chicken in butter. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In the drippings, saute apples, onions and mushrooms until apples are crisp-tender....

Ingredients 2/3 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar4 eggs2 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon baking cocoa1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and cloves1/2 cup milk2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, cooked, mashed and cooled1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups chopped pecans1/2 cup raisinsConfectioners’ sugar, optional Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 2 cups sugar1 cup vegetable oil3 large eggs2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup baking cocoa1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup whole milk2 cups shredded fresh zucchini1 tablespoon vanilla extractFROSTING:1/2 cup butter, softened1/4 cup baking cocoa6 tablespoons evaporated milk1 pound (4 cups) confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon vanilla extract Preparation In a large bowl, combine sugar and oil. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the egg mixture alternately with the milk....

Ingredients 1 cup pecans, chopped1/3 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup butter, melted1 teaspoon ground cinnamonCAKE:7 green maraschino cherries, finely chopped7 red maraschino cherries, finely chopped1/2 cup shortening1 cup sugar2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup sour cream Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients; mix well. Set aside. Drain cherries on paper towels. In a bowl, cream shortening and sugar....

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)3/4 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)1 large egg, room temperature1/4 cup butter, softened1/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon salt3-1/4 to 3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup seedless raspberry jam2 tablespoons butter, meltedConfectioners’ sugar Preparation Dissolve yeast in warm water until foamy. In another bowl, combine milk, egg, butter, sugar and salt; add yeast mixture and 3 cups flour. Beat on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons cornstarch1/3 cup chicken broth2 tablespoons sherry or additional chicken broth2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepepr flakes1 garlic clove, minced1 tablespoon canola oil1 package (16 ounces) frozen stir-fry vegetable blend, thawed1 small sweet red pepper, julienned1 pound cod, cut into 1-inch cubes1/4 cup chopped peanuts3 cups cooked long grain rice Preparation In a bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients; set aside. In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry garlic in oil for 30 seconds....

Ingredients 1/2 cup canola oil1/4 cup lime juice4 teaspoons ground cumin8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)1 cup fat-free spreadable cream cheese1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro1/4 cup chopped red onion1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper8 whole wheat hamburger buns, split2 medium tomatoes, sliced1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and thinly sliced Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the oil, lime juice and cumin. Add the chicken; seal bag and turn to coat....

Ingredients 12 cups torn salad greens2 medium grapefruit, peeled and sectioned2 medium navel oranges, peeled and sectioned2 medium ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and cut into chunks1 small red onion, thinly sliced and separated into ringsDRESSING:1/2 cup canola oil1/4 cup sugar3 tablespoons lemon juice1-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground mustard1/4 teaspoon grated onion Preparation Gently toss the first five ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well....

Ingredients 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed1 small onion, chopped2 teaspoons canola oil1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 cup light coconut milk4 teaspoons curry powder1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 cups hot cooked riceOptional: Cilantro, shredded coconut, chopped peanuts and thinly sliced red chiles Preparation Place potatoes and onion in a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat; add chicken....

Ingredients 3 cups whole milk4 large eggs1/3 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractDash ground nutmegMELBA SAUCE:5 teaspoons cornstarch1/3 cup cold water2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries, thawed2/3 cup sugar1/4 teaspoon saltSweetened shredded coconut, toasted, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. In a large saucepan, heat milk until bubbles form around sides of pan; remove from heat. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, sugar and salt until blended but not foamy....

Ingredients 1/2 cup shortening1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar1 large egg1-1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground allspice1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1 cup buttermilk2 cups finely chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb, thawedTOPPING:1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut1/2 cup chopped pecans1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Beat in vanilla....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg4 cups sliced peeled fresh peachesTOPPING:1 cup sugar1 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt1/3 cup cold butter1 egg, beatenIce cream, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine sugar, flour and nutmeg. Add peaches; stir to coat. Pour into a greased 11x7-in. baking pan. For topping, in a small bowl, combine sugar, flour, baking powder and salt; cut in the butter until the mixture resembles fine crumbs....

Ingredients 1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened 1 c. packed brown sugar 1/2 c. granulated sugar 1 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 2 large eggs, room temperature 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/3 c. quick-cooking oats 2 1/2 c. semisweet chocolate chips 3/4 c. chopped walnuts Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350°. Line two baking sheets with parchment....

Ingredients 2 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese2 garlic cloves, mincedPepper to taste1/2 cup crushed cornbread stuffing Preparation In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, brown pork chops on both sides; set aside. In the same skillet, saute mushrooms until tender. Transfer mushrooms to a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray....

Ingredients Dough for single-crust pie4 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped2/3 cup sugar1/4 cup cornstarch1/2 cup water1/4 cup lemon juice3 cups fresh or frozen blueberries Preparation On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 425°. Line crust with a double thickness of foil....

Ingredients 1 package (3 ounces) raspberry gelatin1/2 cup boiling water1 cup low-fat vanilla frozen yogurt1 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened raspberries1/4 cup lime juice2 cups whipped topping1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)Optional: Lime slices and additional raspberries and whipped topping Preparation In a bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in frozen yogurt until melted. Add the raspberries and lime juice. Fold in whipped topping. Spoon into crust. Refrigerate for 3 hours or until firm....

Ingredients 1/3 cup canola oil1 package (3 ounces) beef ramen noodles1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1 package (16 ounces) shredded coleslaw mix1 package (5 ounces) sliced almonds Preparation In a small saucepan, heat oil. Stir in contents of noodle seasoning packet and garlic salt; cook for 3-4 minutes or until blended. Meanwhile, crush the noodles and place in a large salad bowl. Add coleslaw mix and almonds. Drizzle with oil mixture; toss to coat....

Ingredients 1/3 cup ground cumin1/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons onion powder1 tablespoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 boneless pork shoulder roast (6 to 7 pounds)2 teaspoons olive oil1 large onion, quartered1 cup dry red wine or beef broth2/3 cup lime juice1/3 cup lemon juice1/3 cup orange juice1 bay leaf1 teaspoon dried cilantro flakes1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon dried thyme1 teaspoon ground allspice4 teaspoons olive oilSANDWICHES:2 loaves unsliced French bread (1 pound each)1/4 cup sweet pickle relish1/4 cup Dijon mustard8 slices Swiss cheese...

Ingredients 2 medium leeks (white portion only), chopped2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 carton (32 ounces) vegetable broth1 cup water1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1 teaspoon herbes de Provence1 teaspoon minced chives1/2 teaspoon celery seed1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed5 medium red potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked lean ham1-1/4 cups half-and-half cream3 tablespoons shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese Preparation In a large saucepan, saute leeks in butter until tender....