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Ingredients 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt1/4 cup white vinegar2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill4-1/2 teaspoons sugar1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper Preparation Place cucumber slices in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with salt and toss. Let stand for 15 minutes, stirring once. Rinse and drain well. In a large bowl, combine the vinegar, dill, sugar and pepper. Add cucumbers and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving....

Ingredients 1 can lychees in heavy syrup 1/4 c. thinly sliced peeled fresh ginger 16 brandied cherries 1/4 c. superfine sugar 1/2 c. fresh lime juice 12 oz. dark rum 3 bottle ginger beer ice cubes Preparation Step 1In a small saucepan, bring the lychee syrup and ginger to a boil. Remove from the heat, cover, and let steep for 30 minutes.Step 2Meanwhile, stuff 16 lychees with brandied cherries. Set each lychee in the cup of a mini muffin pan or in an ice cube tray....

Ingredients 2 cups sugar1 cup buttermilk2 large eggs1/2 cup canola oil1/2 cup strong brewed coffee2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon baking cocoa, divided1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon sea salt1/4 teaspoon baking soda3/4 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, divided1 can (16 ounces) chocolate frosting Preparation In a large bowl, beat the sugar, buttermilk, eggs, oil and coffee until well blended. In a small bowl, combine the flour, 3/4 cup cocoa, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef2 beef bouillon cubes2 cups water, divided2 tablespoons cornstarch1 can (28 ounces) chop suey vegetables, drained2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauceCooked riceChow mein noodles Preparation In a skillet, brown beef; drain. Dissolve bouillon in 1-1/2 cups boiling water; add to skillet. Combine remaining water with cornstarch; stir into beef mixture. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until thickened. Add vegetables and soy sauce; stir and cook until heated through, about 15 minutes....

Ingredients 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and pitted1 plum tomato, chopped1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice1 garlic clove, minced1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperDash cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon minced fresh thyme, optionalTortilla chips Preparation In a small bowl, mash avocado until smooth. Stir in the tomato, red pepper, onions, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, cayenne and thyme if desired. Serve with tortilla chips.

Ingredients 1/2 cup shortening, room temperature1/4 cup creamy cashew butter1 cup sugar1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 medium)1 large egg, room temperature1 tablespoon grated lime zest1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda1-3/4 cups unsweetened finely shredded coconut1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Cream shortening, cashew butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in next 5 ingredients until thoroughly mixed. In a separate bowl, mix unsweetened coconut and flour....

Ingredients 2 cans (15 ounces each) plums1 cup water1/2 cup sugar, divided1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)1/4 teaspoon white pepperDash salt1 tablespoon cornstarch1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1/2 cup dry red wine or grape juice1 cup sour cream1/3 cup creme de cassis or cranberry-raspberry juice2 tablespoons lemon juice1 teaspoon grated lemon zestSour cream, optional Preparation Drain plums, reserving juice. Pit plums; puree in a blender with juice. Transfer to a Dutch oven. Stir in the water, 1/4 cup sugar, cinnamon stick, pepper and salt....

Ingredients 1 package (12 ounces) vanilla wafers, crushed2 tablespoons sugar3/4 cup butter, melted1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1 large egg, room temperature1/2 teaspoon maple flavoring1 cup butterscotch chips1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans Preparation In a small bowl, combine the wafer crumbs, sugar and butter. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned and set. Cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack....

Ingredients 1/3 cup biscuit/baking mix1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/8 teaspoon pepper2 eggs, lightly beaten2 cups shredded zucchini2 tablespoons butter Preparation In a large bowl, combine the biscuit mix, cheese, pepper and eggs just until blended. Add the zucchini and mix well. In a large skillet, melt butter. Drop batter by about 1/3 cupfuls into skillet; press lightly to flatten. Fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side.

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups coarsely crumbled cornbread1/4 cup diced tomato1/4 cup diced green pepper1/4 cup chopped green onions1/4 cup chopped celery3 tablespoons mayonnaise2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled Preparation In a small bowl, combine the cornbread, tomato, green pepper, onions and celery. Add mayonnaise; toss to coat. Sprinkle with bacon. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 3 c. 1/4-inch cubes rye bread 1 1/2 tbsp. Cooking oil 3/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 1/2 c. mayonnaise 2 tbsp. ketchup Dash Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp. pickle relish 1 hard-cooked egg 3 scallions 1 head green leaf lettuce (about 3/4 pound) 1/2 head iceberg lettuce (about 1 pound) 1/2 lb. sliced corned beef Preparation Step 1Heat the oven to 350°F. Put the bread cubes on a baking sheet and toss them with the oil and 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup yellow cornmeal1/3 cup sugar3 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 cup cream-style corn1/2 cup mayonnaise3 tablespoons vegetable oil1 large egg2 tablespoons finely chopped onion Preparation In a small bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Make a well in the center. Add the remaining ingredients; stir just until blended. Spoon into greased muffin cups. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Remove to a wire rack; serve warm....

Ingredients 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed (about 6 cups)3 medium potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and cubed1 large onion, diced2 chicken bouillon cubes2 garlic cloves, minced5 cups waterSour cream and minced fresh chives, optional Preparation In a 6-qt. stockpot, combine first 6 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, 15-20 minutes. Puree soup using an immersion blender. Or, cool slightly and puree soup in batches in a blender; return to pan and heat through....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened2 cups mayonnaise1 cup buttermilk2 teaspoons garlic salt2 teaspoons onion powder3/4 teaspoon pepperAssorted fresh vegetables and/or ridged potato chips Preparation In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, mayonnaise, buttermilk and seasonings until smooth. Chill until serving. Serve with vegetables and/or potato chips.

Ingredients 2 eggs1 cup 2% milk1 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup all-purpose flourOil for deep-fat fryingConfectioners’ sugar Preparation In a small bowl, beat the eggs, milk, sugar and salt. Gradually add flour; beat until smooth. In a deep-fat fryer or electric skillet, heat 2-1/2 in. of oil to 375°. Place rosette iron in hot oil for 30 seconds. Blot iron on paper towels, then dip iron in batter to three-fourths the way up the sides (do not let batter run over top of iron)....

Ingredients 1/3 cup soy sauce1/3 cup canola oil1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon curry powder1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/4 teaspoon Liquid Smoke, optional6 salmon fillets (8 ounces each) Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the soy sauce, oil, garlic powder, curry powder, lemon-pepper, Worcestershire sauce and Liquid Smoke if desired; add the salmon. Seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack....

Ingredients 12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped, divided4 ounces dark chocolate, chopped1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1/2 cup Mascarpone cheese1-3/4 cups pistachios, chopped Preparation In a small heavy saucepan, combine 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, the dark chocolate, cream and cheese. Cook and stir over low heat until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl; cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or until firm enough to shape. Shape into 1-in. balls and place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, softened6 tablespoons sugar1 egg1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted1/2 cup all-purpose flourConfectioners’ sugar Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Beat in chocolate. Gradually add flour and mix well. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 1 in. apart onto a preheated waffle iron. Bake for 1 minute. Remove to wire racks to cool. Dust with confectioners’ sugar....

Ingredients 2-3/4 pounds McIntosh, Jonathan or Granny Smith apples, peeled and thinly sliced (11 cups)1/2 cup packed brown sugar3 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided1 cup canola oil4 large eggs, room temperature3 tablespoons orange juice2 teaspoons vanilla extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, toss apples with brown sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon. In another large bowl, beat 1 cup sugar, oil, eggs, orange juice and vanilla until well blended....

Ingredients 1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls4-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon-sugar, divided1 large tart apple, thinly sliced Preparation Separate crescent dough into four rectangles; place on an ungreased baking sheet. Seal perforations. Sprinkle with 3 teaspoons cinnamon-sugar. Bake at 375° for 5 minutes. Arrange apple slices over dough; sprinkle with remaining cinnamon-sugar. Bake 5-8 minutes longer or until golden brown. Serve warm.