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Ingredients 3/4 cup each chopped onion, celery and carrots1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/4 cup butter, cubed1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth1 bottle (8 ounces) clam juice2 teaspoons reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules1 bay leaf1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon curry powder1/4 teaspoon pepper1 medium potato, peeled and cubed2/3 cup all-purpose flour2 cups 2% milk, divided4 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) minced clams, undrained1 cup half-and-half cream Preparation In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the onion, celery, carrots and green pepper in butter until tender....

Ingredients 6 cups all-purpose flour3 cups sugar1 tablespoon baking soda1 tablespoon baking powder1 tablespoon ground ginger1 tablespoon ground cinnamon1-1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg3/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 teaspoon ground allspiceADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (for each batch):3/4 cup butter, softened1 egg, room temperature1/4 cup molassesAdditional sugar Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients. Divide into 3 batches; store in airtight containers in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 3 batches (9 cups total)....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, softened1/3 cup light corn syrup4 cups confectioners’ sugar, divided1/2 to 1 teaspoon peppermint extract2 drops red food coloring2 drops yellow food coloringSugar (about 1 cup) Preparation In a small bowl, combine butter and corn syrup. Add 2 cups confectioners’ sugar and extract; beat well. Stir in 1 cup confectioners’ sugar. Turn onto a work surface sprinkled with remaining confectioners’ sugar; knead until sugar is absorbed and mixture is smooth....

Ingredients 1 pound bulk pork sausage3/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 small onion, chopped1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided6 eggs1-1/2 cups egg substitute1 cup half-and-half cream1 cup fat-free milk1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, cook the sausage, mushrooms and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Remove from the heat; stir in spinach and 1/2 cup cheese....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup maple syrup, divided 4 bone-in pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick and 8 ounces each)1 tablespoon butter1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice1 cup pecan halves Preparation Mix mustard, pepper and 2 teaspoons syrup. Lightly drizzle over both sides of pork chops. In a large nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Brown pork chops 2-3 minutes on each side. Add apple juice. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until a thermometer reads 145°, 15-20 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup sugar2 eggs1 teaspoon maple flavoring1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt3 cups quick-cooking oats1 cup raisins Preparation In a bowl, cream the butter and sugars. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in maple flavoring. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in oats and raisins....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper4 red snapper fillets (6 ounces each)2 teaspoons olive oil, divided1/2 medium sweet red pepper, julienned3 green onions, chopped1 garlic clove, minced1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1/2 cup chopped pimiento-stuffed olives1/4 cup chopped ripe olives1/4 cup minced chives Preparation Combine the lemon pepper, garlic powder, thyme and cayenne; rub over fillets. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook fillets in 1 teaspoon oil over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork....

Ingredients 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes1/4 cup finely chopped onion1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped1 tablespoon lime juice1 garlic clove, minced1/8 teaspoon saltDash pepper2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)1/2 to 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium taco seasoning2 bacon strips, halved2 slices reduced-fat provolone cheese2 lime wedges Preparation In a small bowl, combine the tomato, onion, jalapeno, lime juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Chill until serving. Sprinkle chicken with taco seasoning; set aside....

Ingredients 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1 can (11 ounces) yellow and white whole kernel corn, drained1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained4 ounces pepper Jack cheese, shredded1/4 cup chopped green onions1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped3/4 cup mayonnaise3/4 cup sour cream1/8 teaspoon sugarAdditional chopped green onions, optionalTortilla or corn chips Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream and sugar; stir into corn mixture....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons orange juice1 tablespoon cider vinegar1 teaspoon grated orange zestDash saltDash pepper1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens Preparation In a small bowl, whisk the first six ingredients. Place salad greens in a large bowl. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat.

Ingredients 1/2 cup soy sauce1/4 cup water1 teaspoon white wine vinegar1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic, divided1 cup sliced carrots (1/4 inch thick)2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot2 pounds boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into 2-1/2-inch x 1/4-inch strips1 pound turkey breast, cut into 2-1/2-inch x 1/4-inch strips1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined3 small zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices1 each medium sweet red, yellow and green pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks1 to 2 cups whole fresh mushrooms1 cup cubed red onion (1-inch pieces)1 jar (7 ounces) hoisin sauce1 jar (4 ounces) Chinese hot mustard...

Ingredients 4 cardamom pods10 garlic cloves, peeled6 whole cloves4-1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh gingerroot1 tablespoon unblanched almonds1 tablespoon salted cashews1 teaspoon ground cinnamon6 small red onions, halved and sliced4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped1/4 cup canola oil3 tablespoons water1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes1 cup coconut milk1 cup plain yogurt1 teaspoon ground turmericFresh cilantro leavesOptional: Naan flatbreads or hot cooked basmati rice Preparation Remove seeds from cardamom pods; place in a food processor....

Ingredients 2-2/3 cups water2/3 cup uncooked long grain rice2/3 cup quick-cooking barley1/2 teaspoon salt1 large onion, chopped2 medium carrots, chopped1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped1 small turnip, chopped1/2 cup chopped celery or celery root1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot2 tablespoons olive oil1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, torn1 cup canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce Preparation In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in the rice, barley and salt....

Ingredients 4 frozen breaded chicken patties1 jar (28 ounces) spaghetti sauce4 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheeseHot cooked spaghetti Preparation Place chicken patties in a microwave-safe 11x7-in. dish. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 4 minutes. Top with spaghetti sauce and cheeses. Cover and cook 4-5 minutes longer or until heated through. Serve with spaghetti.

Ingredients 1/2 c. olive oil 2 tbsp. chopped onions 1 can Italian tomatoes 1 tsp. chopped garlic 1/2 tsp. hot pepper flakes 3 tbsp. shredded basil leaves 2 lb. eggplant salt Salt and freshly ground pepper 12 oz. penne 6 oz. Ricotta salata 2 tbsp. Chopped parsely Extra virgin olive oil Preparation Step 1Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a sauté pan or large skillet over medium high heat. Add onion and sauté for 2 minutes or until soft but not brown....

Ingredients 1/2 cup packed brown sugar3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg2 tablespoons cold butter1/2 cup chopped pecans4 cans (17 ounces each) cut-up sweet potatoes, drained2 cans (15-1/4 ounces each) sliced peaches, drained1 to 1-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows Preparation In a bowl, combine brown sugar, flour and nutmeg; cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in pecans. Place sweet potatoes and peaches in a shallow 2-qt. broiler-proof baking dish....

Ingredients 1 fudge brownie mix (13x9-inch pan size)1 package (10 ounces) peanut butter chips2 packages (13 ounces each) miniature peanut butter cups4 cups cold 2% milk2 packages (5.1 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix1 cup creamy peanut butter4 teaspoons vanilla extract3 cartons (8 ounces each) frozen whipped topping, thawed Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare brownie batter according to package directions; stir in peanut butter chips. Bake in a greased 13x9-in....

Ingredients 4 cups pear nectar2 medium Asian pears, cored and sliced1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh gingerroot1/4 cup sugar1 cup plain or pear vodka3 bottles (750 milliliters each ) champagne, chilledGARNISH:Fresh pear slices Preparation In a large saucepan, combine pear nectar, pears, ginger and sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until pears are softened. Cool. Place mixture in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Press mixture through a fine-mesh strainer....

Ingredients 3 cups cooked long grain rice3 cups 2% milk1/3 cup sugar2 tablespoons butter1/4 teaspoon salt2 egg yolks, lightly beaten1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries1 teaspoon vanilla extractTOPPING:1/3 cup sugar2 tablespoons maraschino cherry juiceDash salt1 egg white1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar1/4 teaspoon almond extractMaraschino cherries, optional Preparation In a large heavy saucepan, combine the rice, milk, sugar, butter and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook for 15 minutes or until thick and creamy, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 1/3 cup olive oil1 tablespoon chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon minced chives1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1 pound cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation In a large bowl, combine first 7 ingredients; add cheese cubes. Stir to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 30 minutes.