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Ingredients 1 medium zucchini 4 white mushrooms 1 red bell pepper 1 yellow bell pepper 16 large eggs 2 tsp. salt 3/4 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper 1 tbsp. chives 1/2 c. Gruyere or fontina cheese Vegetable-oil cooking spray Preparation Step 1Lightly spray two 24-mini-muffin tins with vegetable-oil spray. Slice zucchini into 1/8-inch rounds. Slice mushrooms lengthwise into 1/8-inch pieces. Core and seed red and yellow bell peppers. Chop into 1/8-inch dice, and set aside....

Ingredients 3/4 pound ground beef1 medium onion, chopped3 ounces cream cheese, softened1/3 cup apricot preserves1/4 cup finely chopped carrot3/4 teaspoon Moroccan seasoning (ras el hanout) or 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin plus 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander and dash cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon salt3 sheets refrigerated pie crust1 large egg yolk, beaten1 tablespoon sesame seedsSAUCE:1/2 cup apricot preserves1/2 cup chili sauce Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles, 5-7 minutes; drain....

Ingredients 1 package (1 pound) Nutter Butter sandwich cookies1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened8 ounces milk chocolate candy coating, melted8 ounces white candy coating, melted3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted Preparation Place cookies in a food processor; cover and process until finely crushed. Add cream cheese; process until blended. Roll into 1-in. balls. Dip half the balls in milk chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper. Repeat with remaining balls and white coating....

Ingredients 2 cups cubed tart apples2 cups thinly sliced celery2 cups halved seedless grapes1 cup miniature marshmallows1/3 cup cold evaporated milk1/2 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract3 tablespoons mayonnaise3 tablespoons peanut butter1/2 cup mixed nuts, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine apples, celery, grapes and marshmallows. In a chilled bowl, beat milk until frothy. Add sugar and vanilla. beat in mayonnaise and peanut butter. Pour over apple mixture; stir until coated....

Ingredients 7 bacon strips, chopped1 pound smoked sausage, halved and thinly sliced1 large onion, chopped2 small green peppers, chopped3 cups water2 cans (16 ounces each) butter beans, rinsed and drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste1 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon salt1 package (16 ounces) frozen sliced okraHot cooked rice, optional Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook bacon and sausage over medium heat until bacon is crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) frozen cauliflower1 to 2 tablespoons butter, melted1 to 2 teaspoons seafood seasoning Preparation Prepare cauliflower according to package directions; drain. Drizzle with butter; sprinkle with seafood seasoning.

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed4-1/2 cups chicken broth3 medium carrots, sliced2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed1 medium onion, chopped1 celery rib, chopped3 bay leaves3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperDUMPLINGS:3/4 cup all-purpose flour3 teaspoons dried parsley flakes1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder Dash ground cloves1/8 teaspoon salt1/3 cup 2% milk Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the first 9 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender....

Ingredients 2 cups grape tomatoes, quartered2 celery ribs, chopped1/2 cup shredded carrot1/4 cup sliced ripe olives1/4 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives1/4 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley1/4 cup chopped red onion1 teaspoon minced garlic3 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 loaf (1 pound) French bread baguette, sliced and toasted Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper; pour over vegetables and toss to coat....

Ingredients 1/3 cup orange juice2 tablespoons light brown sugar1 tablespoon butter1/2 teaspoon cornstarch1/8 teaspoon ground ginger1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 can (8-1/4 ounces) sliced beets, drained2 tablespoons golden raisinsStrips of orange zest Preparation In a saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir orange juice, brown sugar, butter, cornstarch, ginger, salt and pepper until thick. Add the beets and raisins; heat through. Garnish with orange zest.

Ingredients 3 cups old-fashioned oats2/3 cup chopped pecans1/3 cup salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas1/2 cup maple syrup4 teaspoons butter, melted1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 cup dried apples, chopped1/2 cup dried cranberriesPlain yogurt Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, combine oats, pecans and pumpkin seeds. In a small bowl, mix maple syrup, butter, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. Pour over oat mixture and toss to coat....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup sugar1/4 cup baking cocoa1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 cup mayonnaise1 cup water1 can (16 ounces) French vanilla or vanilla frosting Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar cocoa, baking powder and baking soda. Beat in mayonnaise and water. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 2 cups self-rising flour1 cup cold butter, cubed1 cup sour cream Preparation Place flour in a bowl; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in sour cream until just until moistened. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls into ungreased miniature muffin cups. Bake at 450° for 11-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Ingredients 2 large egg whites1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup crushed red mint candies Preparation Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 250°. Add cream of tartar and extract to egg whites; beat on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved....

Ingredients 3 cups uncooked egg noodles1 pound ground beef1/4 cup chopped onion1/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1-1/2 cups water2 envelopes brown gravy mix2 cups sour cream Preparation Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and mushrooms over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in water and gravy mixes. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened....

Ingredients 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 4 meaty lamb shanks (about 1 1/4 pounds each) Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 large onion 2 carrots 2 large garlic cloves 1 tsp. ground cumin 1/2 tsp. ground coriander 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. ground allspice 1/4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg 2 tbsp. tomato paste 1 tsp. harissa or other chile paste 1 c. dry red wine One 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes...

Ingredients 1 cup sugar1/4 cup all-purpose flourDash salt3 large egg yolks2 cups whole milk1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1-1/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided1 pie shell (9 inches), bakedMERINGUE:3 large egg whites6 tablespoons sugar Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and salt. Combine egg yolks and milk; stir into dry ingredients until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2 minutes longer....

Ingredients 4 cups water1 cup steel-cut oats1 cup vanilla soy milk or vanilla almond milk3 tablespoons brown sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract2 medium peaches, sliced or 3 cups frozen unsweetened sliced peaches, thawedOptional toppings: Sliced almonds, brown sugar, cinnamon and additional peaches Preparation In a well-greased 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 6 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until oats are tender, 7-8 hours. Stir in peaches just before serving....

Ingredients 10 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed2 teaspoons olive oil1/8 teaspoon garlic saltDash cayenne pepper2 to 3 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Place the asparagus in a shallow baking dish. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with garlic salt, cayenne and Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 8-10 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender.

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided1 large egg, room temperature2 large egg yolks, room temperature1/4 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup butter, meltedOil for deep-fat frying1/2 cup grape or strawberry jellyGLAZE:3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/8 teaspoon salt7 to 8 tablespoons heavy whipping cream Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add 1 cup flour; mix well....

Ingredients 1 cup confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup creamy peanut butter3 tablespoons butter, softened1 pound white candy coating, coarsely choppedChopped peanuts, optional Preparation In a bowl, combine the sugar, peanut butter and butter. Chill in freezer for 30 minutes or until the mixture is easy to handle. Shape into 1-in. balls and place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Freeze for 30 minutes or until firm. Meanwhile, melt the candy coating in a microwave-safe bowl....