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Ingredients 1 can (12 ounces) beer or nonalcoholic beer1/2 cup chopped green onions1/2 cup teriyaki sauce2 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce2 teaspoons minced garlic4 beef tenderloin steaks (8 ounces each) Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Set aside 3/4 cup for basting. Pour remaining marinade into a shallow dish; add the steaks and turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate for at least 15 minutes. Drain and discard marinade....

Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar3/4 cup canola oil1/4 cup vinegar1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper4 medium Vidalia or sweet onions, sliced2 medium carrots, thinly sliced Preparation In a large salad bowl, combine first five ingredients. Add onions and carrots; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate 24 hours, stirring occasionally.

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons cold butter1 cup eggnog1 cup chopped pecans1/2 cup red candied cherries, quartered1/2 cup green candied cherries, quarteredGLAZE:1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon rum extract4 to 5 teaspoons heavy whipping cream Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in eggnog just until moistened. Stir in pecans and candied cherries....

Ingredients 1/4 cup baking cocoa2 tablespoons brown sugar1 cup boiling water1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamonDash ground cloves or nutmeg3 cups whole milk1 teaspoon vanilla extractWhipped creamWhole cinnamon sticks Preparation In a small saucepan, mix cocoa and sugar; stir in water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add cinnamon and cloves; stir in milk. Simmer 5 minutes (do not boil). Whisk in vanilla. Pour hot chocolate into mugs; top with whipped cream....

Ingredients 3 cups boiling water1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef or vegetable broth3 tablespoons butter1 vegetable bouillon cube1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper3 cups thinly sliced onions2 cups seasoned croutons1-1/3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation In a 3-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine the first eight ingredients. Cover and microwave at 50% power for 18-23 minutes or until onions are tender. Ladle hot soup into four microwave-safe bowls. Top with croutons and cheese....

Ingredients 1/2 tsp. unflavored gelatin 1/2 tbsp. water 1/2 c. chilled heavy cream 2 tbsp. coffee liqueur 2 large egg yolks 2 tbsp. sugar 1 salt 4 oz. milk chocolate Preparation Step 1In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the water and let stand until softened.Step 2Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, using a handheld electric mixer, beat the cream until softly whipped. Refrigerate until chilled, about 10 minutes.Step 3In a small, microwave-safe bowl, heat the coffee liqueur at high power until hot, about 45 seconds....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, softened1 garlic clove, minced3/4 cup chopped red onion, divided1-1/2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined1/4 cup chopped tomatoes1/4 cup minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon lemon juice2-1/2 teaspoons Creole seasoning, divided1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth3 cups cooked long grain rice1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained Preparation In a small bowl, combine butter and garlic. In a large skillet, saute 1/4 cup onion in 3 tablespoons butter mixture until tender....

Ingredients 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs 2 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted 1 tbsp. light brown sugar 1 8 oz. block of cream cheese, room temperature 1 c. powdered sugar 1 tbsp. vanilla extract 1 8 oz. package frozen whipped topping, thawed 2 tbsp. strawberry jam 1 tbsp. blueberry jam Red and blue food coloring gel, optional 3 strawberries, stemmed and diced 1/4 c. blueberries whipped cream, for garnish Additional berries, for garnish...

Ingredients 1/2 cup reduced-fat margarine (40% corn oil), softened1 cup sugar2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1-1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce1/2 cup raisins Preparation In a bowl, cream margarine and sugar until fluffy. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon and cloves; add alternately to creamed mixture with applesauce. Beat on low until well blended. Stir in raisins. Pour into a 9-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray....

Ingredients 2 pounds small red new potatoes1/2 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram Preparation Cook potatoes in boiling salted water for 15 minutes or until tender. Cool slightly. With a sharp knife, remove one narrow strip of skin around the middle of each potato. In a large skillet, melt butter; add parsley and marjoram. Add the potatoes and stir gently until coated and heated through.

Ingredients 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed1 cup sugar3 tablespoons orange juice2 tablespoons cider vinegar2 tablespoons honey1 teaspoon poppy seeds1 teaspoon ground mustardDash salt and pepper3/4 cup canola oil2 heads Boston or Bibb lettuce, torn1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained Preparation For candied cranberries, place cranberries in a baking pan; sprinkle with sugar. Cover tightly with foil and bake at 350° for 30 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups Big-Batch Beef Sauce1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste2 teaspoons dried basil2 cups 4% small-curd cottage cheese1 large egg6 no-cook lasagna noodles4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation In a saucepan, combine beef sauce, tomato paste and basil. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Combine cottage cheese and egg; mix well. Spoon a third of the meat sauce into a greased 13x9-in....

Ingredients 1 pound Italian sausage links1 jar (14 ounces) spaghetti sauce8 ounces mostaccioli, cooked and drained1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until a thermometer reads 160°; drain. Slice into 1/2-inch pieces. In a greased 2-qt. baking dish, combine the sausage, sauce, mostaccioli and Parmesan cheese. Top with mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through....

Ingredients 3 large eggs3/4 cup sugar2/3 cup canned pumpkin1/2 teaspoon almond extract3/4 cup all-purpose flour2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon plus 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, divided6 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed1 teaspoon butter1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with waxed paper. Coat the paper with cooking spray; set aside. In a large bowl, beat eggs for 3 minutes. Gradually add sugar; beat for 2 minutes or until mixture becomes thick and lemon-colored....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds cod or haddock fillets1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth2 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon grated lemon zest1 tablespoon minced chives1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon dried tarragonPepper to taste Preparation Place the fillets in an ungreased 11x7-in. microwave-safe dish. Cover and cook on high for 6 minutes; drain. Add wine or broth, lemon juice, zest, chives, parsley, tarragon and pepper. Cover and cook 4-5 minutes longer or until fish flakes easily with a fork....

Ingredients 1 medium navel orange4 teaspoons cornstarch1 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce2 tablespoons chili sauce1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon canola oil2 cups fresh broccoli florets1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned1 medium sweet yellow pepper, julienned1/2 cup shredded carrot1/3 cup unsalted cashews3 cups hot cooked rice Preparation Grate orange peel, reserving 1-1/2 teaspoons....

Ingredients 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) 1/4 c. granulated sugar 1 tbsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. Coarse salt 1/2 c. cold unsalted butter 1/2 c. buttermilk 2 tbsp. buttermilk 1 tbsp. finely grated orange zest 1/4 c. orange juice 1 large egg yolk 1 1/2 tsp. poppy seeds Coarse or sanding sugar Butter and fruit jam (optional) Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 400 degrees F, with racks in upper and lower thirds....

Ingredients 2 small Braeburn or Gala apples1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese3 tablespoons quick-cooking oats2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons brown sugarDash ground nutmeg1 tablespoon butter, meltedHoney, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cut a 1/4-in. slice off top of each apple. Core apples, leaving bottoms intact; place in a microwave-safe 8-in. square baking dish. Microwave, covered, 3-4 minutes or until tender. In a small bowl, mix cheese, oats, flour, brown sugar and nutmeg; stir in melted butter until crumbly....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice1 garlic clove, thinly sliced1/2 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon pepper1 pound uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined Preparation In a bowl or shallow dish, combine the first 8 ingredients. Add shrimp; toss to coat. Refrigerate 2 hours. Drain shrimp, discarding marinade. Place shrimp on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 4 in. from heat until shrimp turn pink, 3-4 minutes on each side....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons brown sugar1 tablespoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 cup cold butter2/3 cup milkFILLING:1-1/2 pound ripe fresh peaches or nectarines, peeled and thinly sliced6 tablespoons brown sugar, divided1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1 cup heavy whipping cream1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted Preparation Combine the first five ingredients in a bowl; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add milk, stirring only until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 10 times....