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Ingredients 4 large portabello mushrooms, stems removed1 medium red onion, cut into eight slices1/4 cup reduced-fat red wine vinaigrette4 small tomatoes, each cut into four slices8 fresh basil leaves1 cup crumbled goat cheese2 tablespoons minced fresh thymeSalt and pepper to taste Preparation Place mushrooms, onion and vinaigrette in a large resealable plastic bag. Seal bag; toss well to coat. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Drain and reserve marinade. For grill, coat grill rack with cooking spray before starting the grill....

Ingredients 10 hard-boiled large eggs3/4 cup mashed potatoes (prepared with fat-free milk and butter)1 tablespoon fat-free mayonnaise1 teaspoon prepared mustard2 to 3 drops yellow food coloring, optionalPaprika Preparation Slice eggs in half lengthwise; remove yolks and refrigerate for another use. Set whites aside. In a small bowl, combine mashed potatoes, mayonnaise, mustard and food coloring if desired; mix well. Stuff or pipe into egg whites. Sprinkle with paprika. Refrigerate until serving....

Ingredients 1/4 cup mayonnaise2 teaspoons lemon juice1 teaspoon dried minced onion1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper6 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped1/2 cup finely chopped celery Preparation In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, onion, salt and pepper. Stir in eggs and celery. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup sugar1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup orange juice1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten2 tablespoons hot water2 tablespoons melted butter8 ounces fresh cranberries, halved1/2 cup chopped pecans4 teaspoons grated orange zest Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. Whisk together the first five ingredients. In another bowl, whisk orange juice, egg, water and butter. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cranberries, pecans and orange zest....

Ingredients 1/3 cup thawed orange juice concentrate5 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided2 tablespoons soy sauce2 garlic cloves, minced4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts1 tablespoon butter4 green onions, thinly sliced1/2 cup orange marmalade1/2 cup orange juice1/4 cup lemon juice2 tablespoons honey1 to 2 tablespoons grated orange zest2 to 3 teaspoons grated lemon zest1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperHot cooked rice Preparation In a small bowl, combine orange juice concentrate, 4 tablespoons oil, soy sauce and garlic....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup 2% milk2 tablespoons lemon juice4 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1 medium honeydew, peeled, seeded and cut into wedges1-1/2 cups halved fresh strawberries1-1/2 cups cubed seeded watermelon1 cup fresh blueberries1 medium firm banana, cut into 1-inch pieces2 medium ripe peaches, pitted and quarteredClusters of red and green seedless grapes Preparation In a small bowl, beat cream cheese. Add milk, lemon juice, sugar and salt; beat until smooth....

Ingredients 1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cut into 1-inch slices4 large eggs2/3 cup orange juice1/3 cup milk1/4 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 cup butter, melted1/2 cup chopped macadamia nutsConfectioners’ sugar and maple syrup, optional Preparation Arrange bread slices in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a bowl, whisk the eggs, orange juice, milk, sugar, vanilla and nutmeg until blended; pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight....

Ingredients 1 sheet refrigerated pie crust3 large eggs1 cup dark corn syrup2/3 cup sugar2 tablespoons butter, melted2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups chopped macadamia nuts Preparation Unroll crust and place in a 9-in. pie plate; flute edge and set aside. In a small bowl, beat the eggs, corn syrup, sugar, butter and vanilla until combined. Stir in the nuts. Pour into crust. Bake at 325° for 50-55 minutes or until center is set and top is golden brown....

Ingredients 6 tbsp. unsalted butter Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 lb. medium pasta shells 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. dry mustard powder 4 c. whole milk 4 oz. sharp white Cheddar cheese 4 oz. Havarti cheese 4 oz. Muenster cheese 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 6 slice white sandwich bread Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Butter a shallow 4-quart baking dish (oval or 9-by-13-inch rectangle); set aside....

Ingredients 8 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb8 cups water3 cups sugar1/2 cup lemon juice1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatinLemon-lime soda, optional Preparation In a large kettle, combine the rhubarb, water, sugar and lemon juice; cook until the rhubarb is tender. Strain, reserving juice. Add gelatin to hot juice, stirring until dissolved. Pour into a 5-qt. container or individual plastic cups; freeze. To serve, allow mixture to thaw until slushy. Add 2 tablespoons lemon-lime soda to each serving if desired....

Ingredients 5 large egg whites 1 1/2 c. sugar 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 4 stick unsalted butter 4 oz. bittersweet chocolate 1/4 c. malt powder 12 malted milk balls Preparation Step 1In the bowl of a standing electric mixer, combine the egg whites and sugar. Set the bowl over a pot of simmering water and whisk until the sugar is dissolved and the egg whites are just warm to the touch....

Ingredients 3/4 cup barbecue sauce3/4 cup maple pancake syrup1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon maple flavoring8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each) Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients; reserving 3/4 cup. Grill chicken, uncovered, over medium heat for 3 minutes on each side. Grill 6-8 minutes longer or a thermometer reads 170°, turning occasionally and basting with sauce. Serve with reserved sauce.

Ingredients 7 large eggs, separated2 ounces unsweetened chocolate1-3/4 cups sugar, divided1/4 cup hot water2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking soda3/4 cup water1/2 cup canola oil2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon cream of tartarFROSTING:4 ounces semisweet chocolate1 tablespoon butter7 tablespoons heavy whipping cream1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar Preparation Let eggs stand, separated, at room temperature for 30 minutes. In a small saucepan, melt unsweetened chocolate over low heat....

Ingredients 1 cup milk chocolate chips1/2 cup milk, divided3 ounces cream cheese, softened1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed1 chocolate crumb crust (9 inches)Milk chocolate kisses and additional whipped topping, optional Preparation In a microwave or double boiler, combine chocolate chips and 1/4 cup milk. Cook until chips are melted; stir until smooth. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining milk until smooth. gradually beat in the chocolate mixture....

Ingredients 1/2 cup shortening1-1/3 cups sugar, divided2-1/4 cups cake flour3 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup 2% milk1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped3 large egg whites, room temperatureFILLING/TOPPING:6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped1/4 cup butter1-1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar3 tablespoons hot water1 teaspoon vanilla extractDash saltFROSTING:2 cups whipped topping1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract1 to 2 drops food coloring, optionalMint Andes candies, chopped Preparation Grease and flour two 9-in....

Ingredients 1 cup pimiento-stuffed olives, chopped3/4 cup olive oil1 celery rib, finely chopped1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini, chopped1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, chopped1/4 cup cocktail onions, drained and chopped1/4 cup red wine vinegar2 tablespoons capers, drained3 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon dried basil3/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon celery seed1 round loaf (1 pound) unsliced Italian bread1/2 pound thinly sliced Genoa salami1/2 pound thinly sliced deli ham1/2 pound sliced mortadella1/2 pound sliced Swiss cheese1/2 pound sliced provolone cheese...

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, melted1/2 cup mayonnaise1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained2 green onions, chopped1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced French bread Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Slice bread in half widthwise and lengthwise. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Spread cheese mixture over cut sides of bread. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil1 medium onion, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, minced2 cups biscuit/baking mix1/2 teaspoon dried thyme2/3 cup 2% milk Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until tender. Stir in garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Cool completely. In a large bowl, combine baking mix, thyme and onion mixture; make a well in center. Pour milk into well; stir just until moistened....

Ingredients 1 large egg1/3 cup orange juice1 to 1-1/2 cups herb-seasoned stuffing mix, crushed1-1/2 teaspoons paprika1 tablespoon grated orange zest1 teaspoon salt8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves6 tablespoons butter, meltedOrange slices, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a shallow bowl, beat egg and orange juice. In another bowl, combine stuffing mix, paprika, orange zest and salt. Dip chicken in egg mixture, then in crumbs, turning to coat well. Pour butter into a 13x9-in....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened1 cup packed brown sugar1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted1/4 teaspoon baking sodaOrange and yellow M&M’sWhole cashews Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture. Remove two-thirds of the dough; roll into an 8-in. square on plastic wrap and set aside....