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Ingredients 2-1/4 cups bread flour, divided1 cup cool water (55° to 65°)1/4 teaspoon active dry yeast3/4 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons olive oil Preparation In a small bowl, combine 2 cups flour, water and yeast. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and let stand until more than doubled in size and bubbles are present on surface, 12-18 hours. Combine salt and remaining flour; stir salt mixture and oil into dough. Turn dough onto a well-floured cast-iron baking pan; gently press with a spatula into a 10-in....

Ingredients 1/2 cup slivered almonds1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup lemon juice1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 pounds salmon fillets Preparation Place the almonds in a small microwave-safe bowl; add butter if desired. Cover and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes or until almonds are browned, stirring twice. Add the lemon juice, salt and pepper. Place the salmon in an 8-in. square microwave-safe dish; top with almond mixture. Cover and microwave on high for 5-7 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil2 cups cubed eggplant (1/2 inch)1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese ravioli1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drainedShredded Parmesan cheeseThinly sliced fresh basil Preparation In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; saute eggplant until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, broth and zucchini; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 2 medium onions, thinly sliced3 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons brown sugar1/2 teaspoon white wine vinegar1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed4 ounces Brie cheese, rind removed, softened1 to 2 teaspoons caraway seeds1 large egg2 teaspoons water Preparation In a large skillet, cook the onions, butter, brown sugar and vinegar over medium-low heat until onions are golden brown, stirring frequently. Remove with a slotted spoon; cool to room temperature. On a lightly floured surface, roll puff pastry into an 11x8-in....

Ingredients 1 egg1/3 cup milk1/4 cup cornmeal2 tablespoons finely chopped onion2 tablespoons finely chopped green pepper1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon chili powder1 pound lean ground beef2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil1/4 cup all-purpose flour2-1/2 cups tomato juice12 pearl onions, peeled3 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered6 medium carrots, cut into 3-inch pieces Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 12 meatballs....

Ingredients 2 pounds lean ground beef2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/2 cup dry bread crumbs1/4 cup finely chopped onion2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1 tablespoon ketchup2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperSAUCE:1 bottle (14 ounces) hot or regular ketchup2 tablespoons cornstarch1 jar (12 ounces) apple jelly1 jar (12 ounces) currant jelly Preparation In a bowl, combine the first 12 ingredients lightly but thoroughly....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) frozen peas, thawed1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth1/4 cup minced fresh mint1 tablespoon lime juice1 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups plain yogurtFresh mint leaves Preparation Place the first 6 ingredients in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Add yogurt; process until blended. Transfer to a pitcher; refrigerate 1 hour to allow flavors to blend. To serve, pour soup into shot glasses; top with mint leaves....

Ingredients 1 package (7 ounces) macaroni1/4 cup butter1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 cups milk8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed1 tablespoon chopped onion1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon ground mustard2 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs Preparation Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Place in a greased 2-qt. baking dish; set aside. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until well blended. Gradually add milk; bring to a boil....

Ingredients unsalted butter 1 3/4 c. fresh grapefruit juice 1 tbsp. finely grated fresh ginger 1/2 c. granulated sugar 1 tsp. finely grated red-grapefruit zest 5 large egg yolks 2 tbsp. cornstarch 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1/4 c. Greek yogurt 2 tbsp. Greek yogurt 9 large egg whites 1 pinch Coarse salt 1 pinch cream of tartar confectioners’ sugar Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter six 6-ounce ramekins....

Ingredients 1 cup water1/3 cup soy sauce1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder1-1/2 teaspoons pepper1 pound beef top round steak, cut into 1/4-inch strips1 medium onion, chopped1 medium green pepper, julienned1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese6 hoagie buns, split and toastedSliced tomatoes Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag or shallow glass container, combine water, soy sauce, garlic powder and pepper. Add steak and turn to coat....

Ingredients 6 medium onions, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick2 tablespoons butter6 Italian sausage links1 small green pepper, chopped1-1/2 tablespoons Italian seasoningDash reduced-sodium soy sauce Preparation In a large skillet, saute onions in butter until lightly browned. Remove from pan; set aside. In the same skillet, lightly brown sausage, turning frequently. Remove; set aside with onions. Add more butter to skillet if necessary; saute pepper until crisp-tender. Add the onions, sausages, Italian seasonings and soy sauce....

Ingredients 20 cups water1 bunch fresh mint (about 1 cup)1 cup sugar1 large navel orange1 to 2 tablespoons orange blossom water or 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 teaspoons orange extractOptional: Orange slices and additional fresh mint Preparation Place water and mint in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 6 hours or until heated through. Strain mixture; discard mint. Whisk in sugar until dissolved. Cut orange crosswise in half; squeeze juice from orange....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt, optional1/4 teaspoon pepper1 boneless skinless chicken breast half2 teaspoons canola oil1/2 teaspoon orange marmaladeDash ground nutmeg1/2 cup orange juice Preparation Combine flour, salt if desired and pepper; coat chicken breast. In a skillet, heat oil on medium; brown chicken. Spread marmalade on top of chicken; sprinkle with nutmeg. Add orange juice and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until juices run clear.

Ingredients 2 heads Bibb lettuce, torn3 medium navel oranges, peeled and sectioned1 small red onion, sliced and separated into rings1/4 cup vegetable oil2 tablespoons white vinegar2 teaspoons sugar2 teaspoons poppy seeds1/8 teaspoon saltDash pepper Preparation Arrange lettuce on six salad plates. Top with oranges and onion rings. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drizzle over salads; serve immediately.

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 pound ground pork1 large Spanish onion, finely chopped1 celery rib, finely chopped1 small carrot, shredded3 tablespoons olive oil4 garlic cloves, minced2 cans (28 ounces each) whole tomatoes with basil, undrained1 can (29 ounces) tomato puree1 bay leaf1 teaspoon saltMUSHROOM SAUCE:2-1/4 cups sliced baby portobello mushrooms1/3 cup butter, cubed1 tablespoon olive oil6 cups heavy whipping cream1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1-1/4 cups shredded Parmesan cheeseLAYERS:3 packages (9 ounces each) no-cook lasagna noodles7 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese...

Ingredients 1 can (8-1/2 ounces) sliced peaches in heavy syrup1 fully cooked bone-in ham (6 pounds)1 tablespoon whole cloves1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar3 tablespoons cider vinegar1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves Preparation Drain peaches, reserving syrup (save peaches for another use). Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Score the surface of the ham, making diamond shapes 1/2 in. deep; insert a clove in each diamond. Cover and bake at 325° for 2 hours....

Ingredients 2 1/2 c. diced ham 1/2 c. diced carrots c. diced leek 2 c. diced red potatoes 1 bay leaf 1 each rosemary and thyme sprig tied in a bundle 3/4 c. whipping cream Salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 c. chopped parsley 1/4 c. butter 1 c. chopped onion 1/2 c. chopped celery c. chopped leek 2 tsp. chopped garlic 1/2 c. chopped shallots 3 tbsp. flour 1/2 c....

Ingredients 2 stick butter 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 1/4 c. superfine sugar 3 eggs 2 1/4 c. self-rising flour 3/4 c. milk pink food coloring 2 tbsp. cocoa powder 2 tbsp. milk 1 stick butter 2 c. powdered sugar 2 tbsp. milk Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F/325 degrees F fan-forced. Grease deep 9-inch round or 7-1/2-inch square cake pan; line base with parchment paper.Step 2Beat butter, extract, and superfine sugar in medium bowl with electric mixer until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 1 package (6 ounces) falafel mix1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt1/4 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber1/4 cup 2% milk1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley1/4 teaspoon salt4 cups torn romaine4 cups fresh baby spinach3 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped2 medium tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and finely chopped3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, finely chopped Preparation Prepare and cook falafel according to package directions....

Ingredients 1 medium dried ancho pepper, seeded and chopped1 cup waterOil for deep-fat frying6 corn tortillas (6 inches), halved and cut into 1/4-inch strips1 small onion, sliced4 garlic cloves, peeled1 can (14-1/2 ounces) whole tomatoes, drained6 cups vegetable or chicken broth1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese1 large avocado, peeled and diced1 medium lime, sliced and quartered Preparation In a small bowl, combine the ancho pepper and water; let stand for 20 minutes or until pepper is softened....