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Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat1 tablespoon canola oil2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium beef broth1-1/2 cups water2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce3 medium potatoes, cubed (about 1 pound)3 medium carrots, cubed3 celery ribs, chopped2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce2 tablespoons steak sauce1 tablespoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/8 teaspoon pepper2 cups fresh corn or frozen corn1-3/4 cups frozen cut green beans Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat in oil until no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 1/3 cup orange juice2 tablespoons lemon juice4-1/2 teaspoons honey2 teaspoons cornstarch1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest1/4 teaspoon ground allspice24 fresh strawberries16 cubes fresh pineapple2 small bananas, cut into 1-inch pieces2 teaspoons minced fresh mint Preparation In a small saucepan, combine the first six ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature. Thread fruit onto eight metal or soaked wooden skewers....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. peanut or canola oil 1 medium onion 1 garlic clove 1 jalapeño 1/2 tbsp. minced fresh ginger 1 1/2 tbsp. mild curry powder One 28-ounce can peeled tomatoes One 14-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk 1 tsp. sugar Salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tbsp. Chopped cilantro Preparation Step 1In a large saucepan, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the onion, garlic, jalapeño and ginger; cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until softened, 5 minutes....

Ingredients 3 cups chopped peeled tart apples2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries1 cup sugar3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup crushed cornflakes1/2 cup chopped pecans1/2 cup packed light brown sugar3 tablespoons butter, melted Preparation In a large bowl, combine the apples, cranberries, sugar and flour; spoon into a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine the cornflakes, pecans, brown sugar and butter; sprinkle over apple mixture. bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until top is golden brown and filling is bubbly....

Ingredients 3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces2 celery ribs, chopped1 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained1 cup beef broth1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon salt2 pounds lean ground beefHot cooked rice or noodles Preparation In a bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture; toss gently....

Ingredients 1-3/4 cups fresh or frozen corn, cooked1-1/4 cups chopped cooked spinach (well drained)1/4 cup butter2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons salt3/4 cup evaporated milk3 eggs, lightly beaten1 tablespoon chopped pimientos2 teaspoons dried minced onion Preparation Combine corn and spinach; set aside. In a saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Add flour and stir to make a smooth paste. Stir in salt. Gradually add milk; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Cool. Combine eggs, pimientos and onion; fold into cooled butter mixture....

Ingredients 2 cups cornmeal2/3 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup sugar4 teaspoons baking powder1-1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon baking soda4 eggs, lightly beaten2 cups 2% milk1 cup canola oil2 cans (15-1/4 ounces each) whole kernel corn, drained1 small onion, finely chopped Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened....

Ingredients 1 pound fresh or frozen crabmeat, thawed6 tablespoons sherry or chicken broth1 small onion, grated1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups 2% milk2 chicken bouillon cubes3 cups half-and-half cream2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley Preparation In a small bowl, combine crabmeat and sherry; set aside. In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour and salt until blended; gradually add milk and bouillon. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened....

Ingredients 1 package (14 ounces) coleslaw mix4 cups fresh broccoli florets1 cup dried cranberries1/2 cup chopped walnuts1/2 cup raisins1/3 cup chopped red onion6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise1/4 cup sugar1 tablespoon cider vinegar Preparation In a large bowl, combined the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar. Pour over cabbage mixture; toss to coat. Chill until serving.

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup finely chopped pecans1/2 cup butter, softened1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided3 large firm bananas, sliced1-1/3 cups cold milk1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mixAdditional chopped pecans, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine the flour, pecans and butter. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. pie plate....

Ingredients 6 oz. bacon, cut into 1/2" pieces 1 clove garlic, minced 2 shallots, sliced thinly on mandolin 1/2 c. heavy cream Juice and zest of 1 lemon, plus extra lemon slices for serving kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 20 oz. frozen peas Preparation Step 1In a large skillet on medium heat, cook bacon until crisp, about 6 minutes. Transfer bacon with a slotted spoon onto a plate lined with paper towels....

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)2 teaspoons olive oil1 cup diced zucchini1/4 cup chopped onion1/4 cup chopped green pepper1 cup tomato puree1 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 cups mashed potatoes1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls1 large egg, beaten, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, crumble beef; drain and set aside....

Ingredients 2 plum tomatoes 1/2 c. crumbled feta cheese (3 ounces) 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 jalapeno 2 tbsp. Chopped flat-leaf parsley 1/2 c. tahini paste 1/2 c. water 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 garlic clove Salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 2 eggs 1 falafel mix 2 lb. thin chicken cutlets vegetable oil Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F. In a medium bowl, toss the tomatoes with the feta, olive oil, jalapeno and parsley....

Ingredients 1/3 cup fat-free sugar-free vanilla yogurt1/3 cup reduced-fat whipped topping1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided2 medium red apples, chopped1 large Granny Smith apple, chopped1/4 cup dried cranberries2 tablespoons chopped walnuts Preparation In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, whipped topping and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Add apples and cranberries; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Sprinkle with walnuts and remaining cinnamon before serving.

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)4 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon salt1 cup shortening1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)2 large eggs, lightly beatenFILLING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened3/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 large egg, lightly beaten1 teaspoon poppy seeds1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon lemon extractICING:1 cup confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons milk1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water....

Ingredients 3 cups chopped English cucumbers1 large tomato, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces1 small sweet red pepper, chopped2 tablespoons chopped sweet onion3 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise4 teaspoons olive oil2 teaspoons sugar2 teaspoons rice vinegar1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon pepper2-1/2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill Preparation In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, tomato, red pepper and onion. In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, oil, sugar, vinegar, salt, garlic powder and pepper until blended....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil1 package (20 ounces) refrigerated red potato wedges1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1 teaspoon snipped fresh dill or 1/4 teaspoon dill weed Preparation In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add potato wedges; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until tender and golden brown, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; sprinkle with cheese and dill.

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon peppermint extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup baking cocoa1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon saltTOPPING:1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1/4 cup white baking chipsGreen paste food coloring, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and extract. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 3/4 cup baking cocoa3/4 cup boiling water3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened1-1/2 cups sugar1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar3 large eggs3 teaspoons vanilla extract3/4 cup buttermilk3/4 cup water3 cups cake flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon saltGANACHE:4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped1 cup heavy whipping cream1 teaspoon raspberry extractRASPBERRY CREAM:1 package (10 ounces) frozen sweetened raspberries, thawed1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, whippedGLAZE:1 pound semisweet chocolate, chopped1-1/2 cups unsalted butter, cubed2 tablespoons corn syrup2 teaspoons raspberry extractGARNISH:2 ounces white candy coating, melted1 ounce dark chocolate candy coating, meltedBlue food coloring, optional...

Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour2 cups sugar3 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt4 large eggs1 cup canola oil1/2 cup orange juice1 teaspoon lemon extract2 cups fresh or frozen unsweetened raspberriesConfectioners’ sugar Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, combine the eggs, oil, orange juice and extract. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour half of the batter into a greased and floured 10-in....