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Ingredients 2 cups fresh broccoli florets2 cups cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)1/4 cup butter, cubed8 ounces uncooked vermicelli2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, cubed1 cup whole milk3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon grated lemon zest Preparation In a large skillet, saute broccoli and asparagus in butter for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, cook vermicelli according to package directions. In a large saucepan, cook and stir the cream cheese and milk over medium heat until smooth....

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup sugar, divided3/4 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)3 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten1/2 cup butter, softened1 teaspoon salt5 to 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flourMelted butter Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add 1 tablespoon sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Add milk, eggs, butter, salt and the remaining sugar....

Ingredients 2 unsliced bagels (about 4 inches)2 tablespoons butter, melted1 teaspoon garlic salt Preparation Refrigerate bagels for 1 hour. Cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Combine butter and garlic salt; brush over bagel slices. Bake at 325° for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container.

Ingredients 1/2 c. dry-roasted, salted pistachios 3/4 c. coarsely chopped sweetened, dried tart cherries 1/2 c. Toasted pumpkin seeds 1 lb. bittersweet chocolate (at least 64 percent cacao) Preparation Step 1Line an 11" x 17" baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine pistachios, dried cherries, and pumpkin seeds in a bowl. Set aside 1/2 cup of mixture.Step 2To temper chocolate: Using a microwave, place 3/4 of chocolate in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl (set aside remaining chocolate)....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups chopped dates1-1/2 cups boiling water1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon each ground cloves, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg2 tablespoons butter, softened1-1/4 cups sugar1 large egg, room temperature2 teaspoons vanilla extract1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecansSPREAD:3 ounces cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons chopped dates2 tablespoons coarsely chopped pecans1 tablespoon 2% milk Preparation Place dates in a large bowl. Combine boiling water and baking soda; pour over dates. In a small bowl, combine the flour, cloves, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg....

Ingredients 15 chicken wings (about 3 pounds)1/2 cup cornstarch1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup sugar2 teaspoons sesame seeds1-1/2 teaspoons salt2 eggs1/4 cup canola oil5 teaspoons soy sauce2 green onions, finely choppedOil for deep-fat frying Preparation Cut chicken wings into three sections; discard wing tip section. In a large bowl, combine the cornstarch, flour, sugar, sesame seeds and salt. Combine the eggs, oil and soy sauce; gradually whisk into dry ingredients until blended....

Ingredients 1/2 stick unsalted butter or nondairy margarine 3/4 c. packed light-brown sugar 2 large egg yolks 1 tsp. vanilla extract 8 oz. bittersweet chocolate 1/2 c. matzo meal 1/4 tsp. Coarse salt 4 large egg whites 8 oz. semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Beat butter or margarine and sugar with a mixer on medium-high speed until fluffy. Beat in egg yolks and vanilla. Add chocolate, matzo meal, and salt....

Ingredients 1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans1 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 tablespoons butter, softened Preparation In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, walnuts and cinnamon. Use for Braided Coffee Cake or Coffee Cake Ring. Spread butter over dough; sprinkle with sugar mixture.

Ingredients 1 cup cubed cinnamon-raisin bread1 large egg2/3 cup 2% milk3 tablespoons brown sugar1 tablespoon butter, melted1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmegDash salt1/3 cup raisins Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place bread cubes in a greased 2-cup baking dish. In a small bowl, whisk the egg, milk, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt until blended. Stir in raisins. Pour over bread; let stand for 15 minutes or until bread is softened....

Ingredients 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1/3 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)1 cup sugar, divided2 large eggs, room temperature6 tablespoons butter, softened1-1/2 teaspoons salt5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons ground cinnamon Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, 1/2 cup sugar, eggs, butter, salt and 3 cups flour; beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough....

Ingredients 8 slices bread1/4 cup reduced-fat cream cheeseRefrigerated butter-flavored spray3 tablespoons sugar1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Preparation Flatten bread with a rolling pin. Spread cream cheese on one side of half of the slices; top with remaining bread. Cut each into four squares. Spritz both sides with butter-flavored spray. In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon; add bread squares and turn to coat both sides. Place on an ungreased baking sheet....

Ingredients 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix1/2 cup shortening1 cup water4 eggsFILLING:5 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup 2% milk1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup shortening1 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon saltFresh raspberries, optional Preparation In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, dry pudding mix and shortening on low speed until crumbly. Add water and eggs; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked whole wheat penne pasta2 cups fresh broccoli florets1 cup fat-free milk1 package (6-1/2 ounces) reduced-fat garlic-herb spreadable cheese1 cup cubed fully cooked ham1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large saucepan, cook penne according to package directions, adding broccoli during the last 5 minutes of cooking; drain. Remove and set aside. In the same pan, combine milk and spreadable cheese. Cook and stir over medium heat until cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) medium egg noodles2 medium onions, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped2 celery ribs, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced3/4 cup butter1 tablespoon all-purpose flour3 cups half-and-half cream1-1/2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed Preparation Cook noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, saute the onions, green pepper, celery and garlic in butter until tender....

Ingredients 3/4 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup ketchup1 teaspoon prepared horseradish1 teaspoon hot pepper sauceOil for frying3/4 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup cornmeal1 tablespoon Creole seasoning1 teaspoon salt1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails removed)4 French rolls, split2 cups shredded lettuce2 medium tomatoes, sliced Preparation In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish and pepper sauce. Cover and chill until serving. In an electric skillet, heat 1/2 in. oil to 375°....

Ingredients 1/2 cup canola oil2 tablespoons dried minced onion1 garlic clove, minced1 to 2 tablespoons curry powder1/2 teaspoon each ground cumin, coriander and cinnamon1-1/2 pounds pork tenderloin1 large sweet red pepper1 large sweet yellow or orange pepper1 small onion1 large unpeeled navel orange Preparation In a small bowl, mix oil, minced onion, garlic and spices; reserve half of mixture for basting kabobs while cooking. Cut pork, peppers, onion and unpeeled orange into 1-in....

Ingredients 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1/2 cup butter, cubed7-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar2 cups chopped walnuts2 teaspoons maple flavoring1 teaspoon vanilla extract4 cups semisweet chocolate chips2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped2 teaspoons shortening Preparation In a small saucepan, combine milk and butter. Cook and stir over low heat until butter is melted. Place the confectioners’ sugar in a large bowl; add milk mixture and beat until smooth. Stir in the walnuts, maple flavoring and vanilla....

Ingredients 2 pounds lean ground beef2 large eggs, beaten1 cup dry bread crumbs2/3 cup whole milk1/2 cup chopped onion3 tablespoons horseradish1 teaspoon prepared mustard1 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup chili sauce Preparation In a large bowl, combine first nine ingredients and mix well. Press into a 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 1 hour. Remove from oven; drain. Spoon chili sauce over loaf. Return to oven and bake until no pink remains, about 20 minutes longer....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard6 boneless pork loin chops (8 ounces each and 3/4 inch thick)1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbsDash pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Spread mustard onto both sides of pork chops; place on a greased baking sheet. Mix bread crumbs with pepper; press onto top and sides of chops. Bake until lightly browned and a thermometer reads 145°, 20-25 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Ingredients 1/2 pound bulk sage pork sausage2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen lima beans2 medium carrots, thinly sliced1/2 cup water1/2 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon saltPinch pepper Preparation In a saucepan, cook and crumble sausage until no longer pink; drain. add lima beans, carrots, water, sugar, salt and pepper. Cook, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender; drain.