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Ingredients 1-1/3 cups shortening1 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature, separated2 tablespoons whole milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup baking cocoa3/4 teaspoon salt2/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips1-1/4 cups coarsely chopped pecans Preparation In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks, milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil2 medium red onions, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1 can (28 ounces) no-salt-added crushed tomatoes1 carton (32 ounces) vegetable stock1 cup dry red wine1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional6 ounces uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined1 can (6 ounces) lump crabmeat, drained2 cod fillets (6 ounces each), cut into 1-inch pieces1/3 cup chopped fresh parsleyShredded Parmesan cheese, optional Preparation In a 6-qt....

Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped celery1/4 cup chopped green onions1/4 cup butter1 cup uncooked long grain rice1 cup orange juice1 cup water1 teaspoon salt1 medium orange, peeled, seeded and cut into small pieces1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted Preparation In a large saucepan, saute celery and onions in butter until tender. Add rice; cook and stir for 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Add the orange juice, water and salt. Bring to a boil....

Ingredients 3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta1 large sweet red pepper, chopped1 medium onion, chopped1 tablespoon olive oil2 cups frozen corn, thawed2 teaspoons Italian seasoning1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute red pepper and onion in oil for 2 minutes. Add the corn, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper; cook and stir until vegetables are tender. Drain pasta; stir into the pan....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1/4 cup chopped onion2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted3 cups tomato juice2 cups shredded carrots1 cup water1 bay leaf1/2 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large saucepan, brown beef and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink; drain. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until carrots are tender....

Ingredients 1-3/4 pounds bone-in chicken breast halves6 fresh thyme sprigs1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed1/2 cup orange segments2 tablespoons sugar1 loaf (12 ounces) focaccia bread, split1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese3 large lettuce leaves1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted Preparation With fingers, carefully loosen skin from each chicken breast to form a pocket. Place thyme sprigs under the skin and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place in an 11x7-in....

Ingredients 12 cups cubed French bread (about 12 ounces)2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, cubed1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce 12 large eggs, lightly beaten2 cups 2% milk1/3 cup maple syrup2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Dash ground nutmegAdditional maple syrup, optional Preparation Arrange half the bread in a single layer in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; top with cream cheese and spoonfuls of cranberry sauce. Top with remaining bread....

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked wheat berries, rinsed2 celery ribs, finely chopped1 medium tart apple, diced4 green onions, sliced1 cup dried cranberries1 cup chopped pecansDRESSING:3 tablespoons walnut oil2 tablespoons cider vinegar1 tablespoon minced fresh sage or 1 teaspoon rubbed sage2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon Dijon mustard3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation Cook wheat berries according to package directions; drain and cool. Meanwhile, combine the next 5 ingredients; add wheat berries....

Ingredients 1 tbsp. canola oil 1 c. panko (Japanese bread crumbs) 1 tsp. Old Bay seasoning 1/4 c. fromage blanc (see Tips & Techniques) 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard 1 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/2 tsp. Tabasco sauce 3 tbsp. chopped cornichons 1 tbsp. finely chopped flat-leaf parsley 2 tsp. finely chopped tarragon salt Freshly ground black pepper 4 kaiser or whole wheat sesame-seed rolls 4 skinless catfish fillets Lettuce...

Ingredients 5 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 1/2 c. panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) 2 tsp. paprika 2 large eggs Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 lb. medium peeled and deveined shrimp 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 2 lemons tartar sauce 2 tsp. Dijon mustard 1/2 large red cabbage (1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds) 1/2 medium red onion Preparation Step 1In the morning: Prep the beading by brushing a large rimmed baking sheet with 1 tablespoon oil; set aside....

Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro1 tablespoon honey1 teaspoon curry powder1 teaspoon sesame or canola oil1 garlic clove, minced1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional1 tablespoon canola oil1 large sweet red pepper, julienned3 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces2 cups cubed cooked turkey breast2 cups hot cooked brown rice Preparation Mix first 7 ingredients and, if desired, pepper flakes. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon canola oil over medium-high heat; stir-fry red pepper until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar3/4 cup packed brown sugar2 large eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract2-1/2 cups whole wheat flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup crushed peppermint candyAdditional crushed peppermint candy, optional Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips and crushed candy....

Ingredients 6 tablespoons lemon juice1/4 cup lime juice2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro1 tablespoon olive oil1 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips1 each medium green, sweet red and yellow peppers, julienned1 large red onion, halved and thinly sliced4 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed1/2 cup shredded lettuce1/4 cup sliced ripe olives1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients....

Ingredients 2 lb. chicken wings 2 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 tsp. garlic powder Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/4 c. hot sauce (such as Frank’s) 2 tbsp. honey 4 tbsp. butter Ranch dressing, for serving Carrot sticks, for serving Celery sticks, for serving Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 400° and place a wire rack over a baking sheet. In a large bowl, toss chicken wings with oil and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) angel food cake mix3/4 cup canned vanilla frosting1 cup sweetened shredded coconut1 teaspoon coconut extract1/2 teaspoon rum extract48 lollipop sticks2-1/2 pounds white candy coating, meltedLightly toasted sweetened shredded coconut Preparation Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions. Cool completely on a wire rack. In a large bowl, mix frosting, coconut and extracts. Tear cake into pieces. In batches, pulse cake in a food processor until crumbs form....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons canola oil1 cup diced fully cooked corned beef1 cup diced cooked potato1/4 cup chopped onion1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a small heavy skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Flatten mixture with a metal spatula. Cover and cook until bottom of potato mixture is crisp. Turn and brown the other side.

Ingredients 1 small onion, sliced4 small carrots, cut into chunks2 medium potatoes, cut into chunks1 corned beef brisket with spice packet (1 pound)1/3 cup unsweetened apple juice2 whole cloves1 tablespoon brown sugar1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard2 cabbage wedges Preparation Place onion in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Top with carrots, potatoes and brisket. Combine the apple juice, cloves, brown sugar, orange zest, mustard and contents of spice packet; pour over brisket....

Ingredients 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon water1/2 cup butter1 tablespoon ground mustard1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cumin1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1 cup all-purpose flour4 large eggs2 cups shredded Swiss cheese1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed Preparation In a large saucepan, bring the water, butter, mustard, salt, cumin and hot pepper sauce to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries1 cup water, divided1 cup complete pancake mix1 teaspoon grated orange zest1/4 cup orange juice1/4 cup white baking chips Preparation In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook the cranberries and 1/2 cup water until berries pop, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the pancake mix, orange zest, orange juice and remaining water just until moistened. Fold in chips. Drain cranberries; fold into batter....

Ingredients 14 large ears sweet corn in husks5 pounds medium red or white potatoes1-1/2 pounds carrots, halved2 large onions, quartered2 medium heads cabbage16 fresh Polish sausage links2 quarts waterSalt and pepper, optional Preparation Peel and clean corn, saving and washing enough husks to cover the bottom of a 5-gallon metal cream can or stockpot. Layer with corn, half of the potatoes, carrots, onions and cabbage, then half of the sausages. Repeat layers with the rest of the vegetables and sausages....