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Ingredients 1 package (10 ounces) couscous1 medium cucumber, finely chopped2 medium tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped2/3 cup minced fresh cilantro1/3 cup olive oil1/4 cup lemon juice3 garlic cloves, minced1 package (8 ounces) feta cheese, crumbled Preparation Prepare couscous according to package directions; let cool to room temperature. In a large serving bowl, combine the cucumber, tomatoes, cilantro and couscous. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice and garlic. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat....

Ingredients 3 large eggs, room temperature3/4 cup sugar1/3 cup water1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powderDash salt6 tablespoons butter, softened1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 teaspoons ground cinnamonFILLING:4 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup butter, softened1 cup confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 to 2 teaspoons half-and-half cream or 2% milk1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts, optional GLAZE:1/4 cup butter1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 to 3 tablespoons half-and-half cream or 2% milk1/4 cup chopped walnuts, optional...

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar6 large eggs, room temperature2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1 teaspoon grated orange zest3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 cup lemon yogurtGLAZE:1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons finely chopped candied lemon peel2 tablespoons finely chopped candied orange peel Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained1 medium jicama, peeled and chopped1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped1 medium mango, peeled and chopped1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and quartered2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro2 tablespoons fresh lime juice1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot1 teaspoon grated lime zest1/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cup reduced-fat sour creamCHICKEN NUGGETS:2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes2 cups buttermilk1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper4 large egg whites1/4 cup water3 cups panko bread crumbs1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut2 tablespoons sesame seeds2 teaspoons paprikaCooking spray...

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar3 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2/3 cup milk1 egg1/3 cup canola oil1/2 teaspoon coconut extract1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconutTOPPING:1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut1 tablespoon butter, softened1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, combine the milk, egg, oil and extract. Stir into dry ingredients just until combined. Fold in coconut. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full....

Ingredients 3/4 cup sliced celery1 tablespoon butter, cubed1 cup frozen corn, thawed1/8 teaspoon saltDash pepper Preparation In a small skillet, saute celery in butter until crisp-tender; add corn. Cook and stir until heated through. Stir in salt and pepper.

Ingredients 2 packages (3 ounces each) raspberry gelatin2 cups boiling water1 cup cold water1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce1 medium navel orange, peeled and chopped1 tablespoon grated orange zest1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained2 envelopes unflavored gelatin1-1/2 cups eggnog3 tablespoons lime juice Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve raspberry gelatin in boiling water. Stir in cold water, then cranberry sauce, orange and orange zest. Pour into a 10-in....

Ingredients 1 cup water1/2 cup butter, cubed1 cup all-purpose flour4 eggsFILLING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened2-1/2 cups 2% milk3 packages (3.3 ounces each) instant white chocolate or vanilla pudding mix1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1/3 cup butter, cubed2/3 cup butter and herb-flavored mashed potato flakes2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese3/4 teaspoon garlic powder4 bone-in center-cut pork loin chops2 tablespoons canola oil Preparation In a shallow bowl, melt butter. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the potato flakes, cheese and garlic powder. Dip chops, one at a time, in butter, then place in bag; seal and shake to coat. In a large skillet, cook chops in oil over medium heat for 7-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°....

Ingredients 1-1/3 cups chopped peeled tart apples1/3 cup chopped walnuts1/3 cup raisins1/2 cup sugar, divided2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, dividedDash salt1 package (16.3 ounces) large refrigerated flaky biscuits2 teaspoons butter, melted Preparation In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the apples, walnuts, raisins, 3 tablespoons sugar, flour, 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon and salt. Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until almost tender. Flatten each biscuit into a 5-in. circle. Combine remaining sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle a rounded teaspoonful of sugar mixture over each....

Ingredients 1 cup mayonnaise3 tablespoons 2% milk5 teaspoons curry powder1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce Preparation In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Ingredients 1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls1-1/2 cups vegetable dill dip2 medium carrots, chopped1 cup finely chopped fresh broccoli1 cup chopped seeded tomatoes4 green onions, sliced1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained Preparation Unroll crescent dough into 1 long rectangle. Press onto the bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking pan; seal seams. Bake at 375° until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Spread dip over crust; sprinkle with the carrots, broccoli, tomatoes, onions and olives....

Ingredients Cooking spray or vegetable oil 2 c. chopped dark chocolate c. coconut oil or solid vegetable shortening 1/4 tsp. pure peppermint oil (preferred) 1/2 tsp. fine sea salt 1 c. sifted confectioners’ sugar Preparation Step 1Place a roughly 9- by 9-inch sheet of parchment or wax paper on a cutting board. Set it aside. Lightly grease the baking pan with the cooking spray, and line it with a piece of parchment or wax paper that extends a few inches over two ends of the baking pan (you’ll use these ends as handles to lift the candy out after it’s set)....

Ingredients 1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve long grain and wild rice1 pound ground beef2 cups chopped green pepper1 cup chopped onion1 jar (26 ounces) chunky tomato pasta sauce1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (14 ounces) beef broth Preparation Prepare rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook the beef, green peppers and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the pasta sauce, tomatoes, broth and prepared rice; heat through....

Ingredients 2 c. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 c. dark or Dutch-processed cocoa powder 1 tsp. instant espresso powder 1 c. granulated sugar 3/4 c. whole milk c. vegetable oil 1 egg 2 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 c. unsalted butter 1/2 c. light brown sugar c. all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1 jar marshmallow creme 1 tsp. vanilla extract c. mini semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F....

Ingredients 2 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries1-1/4 cups sugar1 cup golden raisins1/4 cup orange juice1 teaspoon grated orange zest1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground allspice1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced peaches, drained1 can (15 ounces) apricot halves, drained1 cup chopped pecans Preparation In a saucepan, combine the first nine ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until cranberries pop and apples are tender....

Ingredients 1 boneless pork loin roast (2 to 3 pounds)2 tablespoons butter1 envelope golden onion soup mix1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce2 teaspoons Dijon mustard Preparation In a large skillet, brown roast in butter on all sides. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker; sprinkle with soup mix. Add cranberry sauce to skillet, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Pour over roast. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until meat is tender....

Ingredients 1 cup canned pumpkin1 cup sugar1/2 cup 2% milk2 large eggs, room temperature1/4 cup butter, melted2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1 cup chopped walnuts1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries Preparation In a bowl, beat pumpkin, sugar, milk, eggs and butter. Combine dry ingredients; stir into pumpkin mixture. Fold in walnuts and cranberries. Pour into a greased 9x5-in....

Ingredients 1 pound zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices2 cups water1 medium onion, chopped1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt2 cans (one 12 ounces, one 5 ounces) evaporated milk1 tablespoon butter Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the zucchini, water, onion, bouillon and seasoned salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until zucchini is tender. Cool slightly. In a blender, cover and process soup in batches until pureed....

Ingredients 6 bone-in chicken breast halves (about 4 pounds)1 small onion, quartered2 celery ribs with leaves, cut into chunks2-1/2 cups water2 teaspoons salt, divided6 whole peppercorns8 to 10 frozen puff pastry shells1/2 cup butter1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 pound fresh mushroom, sliced1 can (5 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained1 tablespoon lemon juice2 cups heavy whipping cream Preparation Place the chicken, onion, celery, water, 1 teaspoon salt and peppercorns in a large saucepan....