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Ingredients 1/2 lb. firm tofu 1/4 c. plus 2 tablespoons soy sauce 3/4 lb. Chinese chow mein noodles or thin linguine 1/2 c. creamy peanut butter 1/2 c. chicken stock or low-sodium broth 1 tbsp. rice vinegar 3/4 tsp. Chinese chile-garlic sauce 1 tbsp. chopped fresh ginger 1 clove garlic 3/4 tsp. Asian sesame oil 2 red bell peppers 3 scallions cilantro sprigs Preparation Step 1In a large bowl, toss the tofu with 2 tablespoons of the soy sauce and let stand for 10 minutes....

Ingredients 2/3 cup shortening2-1/4 cups packed brown sugar2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt3 large eggs, beaten1 tablespoon vanilla extract2 cups semisweet chocolate chips1 cup chopped nuts Preparation In a saucepan, melt shortening over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar. Cool slightly. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add gradually with eggs to shortening mixture. Stir in the vanilla, chips and nuts (batter will be very stiff). Spread into a greased and floured 13x9-in....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup sugar1 large egg1 tablespoon grated orange zest1-1/2 teaspoons orange extract1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon baking soda2 cups old-fashioned oats1 cup dried cranberries1 cup sweetened shredded coconut Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, orange zest and extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water (70° to 80°)2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon salt1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/4 cup quick-cooking oats3 cups bread flour2-1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast3/4 cup dried cranberries1/4 cup chopped pecansTOPPING:2 tablespoons brown sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In bread machine pan, place the first seven ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed)....

Ingredients 2 cups nonfat dry milk powder3/4 cup cornstarch1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules1 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container. For a condensed cream soup substitute: Whisk 1/3 cup mix and 1-1/4 cups water in a small saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons cold butter1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup chopped pecans3 ounces cream cheese, softened1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar2-1/4 cups whipped topping, divided1-1/3 cups cold 2% milk1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mixAdditional chopped pecans, optional Preparation In a small bowl, cut butter into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in pecans. Press into a 9x5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown....

Ingredients 2 green onions3/4 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves2 garlic cloves, minced3 tablespoons honey2 teaspoons sesame oil2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/2 teaspoon salt10 ounces soft tofu, drained and crumbled (1-1/4 cups)1/2 cup rice vinegar Preparation Thinly slice one green onion; set aside. Cut the other onion into pieces; place in a blender. Add the cilantro, garlic, honey, oil, soy sauce, red pepper flakes and salt; cover and process until blended....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup sugar1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 large egg1 tablespoon grated orange zest3/4 cup orange juice1/4 cup butter, melted1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups coarsely chopped fresh or frozen cranberriesCREAM CHEESE LAYER:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/3 cup sugar1 large egg1 teaspoon vanilla extractTOPPING:3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup cold butter, cubed Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk the first four ingredients....

Ingredients 1 tsp. kosher salt Juice of 1 lemon, plus more as needed 1 shallot, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, grated 1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley 1 tbsp. chopped fresh mint 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds 1/2 tsp. ground coriander 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 c. full fat Greek yogurt 1/2 c. tahini 1 tbsp. honey 1 tsp. lemon zest 8 oz. string beans, chopped...

Ingredients 3/4 cup shortening1 cup sugar1 cup packed brown sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups quick-cooking oats1 cup sweetened shredded coconut1 cup salted sunflower kernels Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, cream shortening, sugars and vanilla until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing well between each addition. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture, mixing just until flour is incorporated....

Ingredients 1/4 cup 2% milk1/4 cup mayonnaise4-1/2 teaspoons ranch salad dressing mix3/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, divided3/4 cup crushed cornflakes2 medium russet potatoes Preparation In a shallow bowl, combine the milk, mayonnaise, dressing mix and 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning. In another shallow bowl, combine cornflakes and remaining Cajun seasoning. Cut each potato into eight wedges; dip in mayonnaise mixture, then coat with crumbs. Arrange in a single layer in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray....

Ingredients 7 garlic cloves, peeled1-1/4 cups packed fresh cilantro leaves3/4 cup packed fresh parsley sprigs1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar2 tablespoons lime juice1 tablespoon soy sauce1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest1/3 cup olive oilGrilled steak Preparation Place garlic in a small food processor; cover and chop. Add the cilantro, parsley, pepper flakes and pepper; cover and process until finely chopped. Add the vinegar, lime juice, soy sauce and lime zest....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons apricot nectar1 tablespoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons apricot preserves1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce1 teaspoon curry powder2 boneless pork loin chops (5 ounces each)1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil1/2 cup sliced fresh apricots2 green onions, sliced Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients; set aside. Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. In a small nonstick skillet, cook chops in oil for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°....

Ingredients 6 chicken leg quarters1/4 cup butter, melted1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon prepared mustard1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Place chicken in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Pour over chicken. Bake, uncovered, 50-60 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°-175°, basting occasionally with pan juices.

Ingredients 1 small head green cabbage (about 1-1/2 pounds)1 small head red cabbage (about 1-1/2 pounds)4 tablespoons whole grain Dijon mustard, divided 2 tablespoons light brown sugar3 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 2-1/2 teaspoons pepper, divided 3 cups chicken stock2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced3 large Granny Smith apples, quartered1 fennel bulb, cored and cut into 1/4-inch slices3 teaspoons rubbed sage6 center-cut pork rib chops (1 inch thick and 8 ounces each)2 tablespoons all-purpose flour...

Ingredients 4 cups milk2/3 cup instant chocolate drink mix5 chocolate mint candy canes, crushed1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the milk and drink mix. Cook and stir over medium heat until heated through. Remove from the heat. Set aside 1 tablespoon crushed candy canes for garnish. Stir remaining candy canes into cocoa; keep warm. In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken....

Ingredients 1/2 c. sugar 1/4 c. coffee kosher salt 4 lb. bone-in pork butt c. sorghum or molasses c. apple cider vinegar Freshly ground pepper Preparation Step 1In a large bowl, combine the sugar, coffee and 1/2 cup of salt. Add the pork and rub the mixture all over. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours.Step 2Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Rinse off the pork and set in a roasting pan....

Ingredients 1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage1/4 teaspoon pepper4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)2 tablespoons canola oil1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and quartered1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained3 tablespoons chicken broth1/4 cup white wine or additional chicken broth2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt, sage and pepper....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. butter 4 scallions 1 red bell pepper 2 ribs celery 1 lb. boiling potatoes (about 3) 4 c. fresh corn kernels (cut from about 8 ears) 1 bay leaf 1 qt. canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock 2 tsp. salt 2 c. milk 1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper sour cream Preparation Step 1In a large saucepan, melt the butter over moderately low heat. Add the scallion bulbs, bell pepper, and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften, about 10 minutes....

Ingredients 1 package (8-1/2 ounces) corn bread/muffin mix1 tablespoon brown sugar1 egg, lightly beaten1/3 cup milk1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries Preparation In a large bowl, combine the muffin mix and brown sugar. Combine the egg and milk; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in blueberries. Coat muffin cups with cooking spray or use paper liners. Fill half full with batter. Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in muffin comes out clean....