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Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, melted1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup sugar4 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup 2% milk1 teaspoon vanilla extractFILLING:3 cups canned pumpkin1 cup evaporated milk2 large eggs1 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon each ground ginger, cloves and nutmegTOPPING:1 tablespoon butter2 tablespoons sugar Preparation Pour butter into a 13x9-in. baking dish; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt....

Ingredients 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup water5 teaspoons minced garlic, divided1 cup finely chopped onion4 teaspoons canola oil2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles4 teaspoons chili powder1-1/4 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon each ground cumin and dried oregano1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided1 cup fat-free milk2 cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, divided12 corn tortillas (6 inches)1 cup thinly sliced green onion, divided Preparation In a saucepan, bring the chicken, water and 2 teaspoons garlic to a boil....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms1/4 cup each chopped green pepper, sweet red pepper, white onion and red onion2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon canola oil1/4 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 turkey Italian sausage link (4 ounces), casing removed2 teaspoons cornmeal1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley2 teaspoons Italian seasoning1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon pepper15 turkey pepperoni slices (1 ounce)2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives1-1/4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese...

Ingredients 8 large potatoes (about 6-1/2 pounds), peeled and cubed3 garlic cloves1 teaspoon plus 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided1/2 cup olive oil1/4 cup lemon juice1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted Preparation Place potatoes in a stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, mince garlic; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Mash garlic with flat side of the knife blade, forming a smooth paste....

Ingredients 3 large egg whites1 teaspoon water1 teaspoon white vinegar1 teaspoon vanilla extractDash salt2 drops red food coloring, optional1 cup sugar1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 teaspoon shortening1 cup heavy whipping cream2/3 cup crushed soft peppermint candiesChocolate curlsAdditional crushed soft peppermint candies Preparation Let egg whites stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Add water, vinegar, extract, salt and, if desired, food coloring; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved....

Ingredients 3 fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded and finely chopped1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies1/2 cup sliced green onions1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Chill before serving.

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds fresh sugar snap peas, trimmed and strings removed1/4 cup crumbled goat cheeseDRESSING:3 tablespoons minced fresh mint3 tablespoons olive oil1 small shallot, finely chopped1 tablespoon lemon juice1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1 teaspoon honey1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large saucepan, bring 2 quarts water to a boil. Add peas; cook, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place in ice water....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil1 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms1/2 cup chopped sweet onion1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve brown rice1 large carrot, grated2 green onions, thinly sliced1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds4 large eggs Preparation In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute mushrooms until lightly browned, 5-7 minutes. Add sweet onion; cook 1 minute. Add rice and carrot; cook and stir until vegetables are tender, 4-5 minutes....

Ingredients 4 oz. thick-cut bacon 1 medium onion 1 inner celery rib 2 clove garlic 1 pickled jalapeño 1/4 c. Peppadew peppers 30 oz. red kidney beans 1 c. low-sodium chicken broth salt Freshly ground pepper Steamed white rice Preparation Step 1In a large saucepan, cook the bacon over moderately high heat, stirring, until golden and crisp, about 5 minutes. Add the onion, celery, garlic, pickled jalapeño, and 1/4 cup of Peppadews and cook, stirring, until softened, 5 to 6 minutes....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons chocolate frosting4 cups crushed gingersnap cookies (about 80 cookies)3/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar Preparation In a large bowl, beat the first six ingredients until blended. Shape into 1-in. balls. Roll in confectioners’ sugar. Flatten to 1/4-in. thickness with bottom of glass. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm. Store cookies between pieces of waxed paper in an airtight container in the refrigerator....

Ingredients 2 c. short-grain brown rice 1/2 c. dried apricots 1/2 c. sliced almonds 1/4 c. pine nuts 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 2 c. chopped parsley 1 c. Chopped cilantro 1/2 c. Chopped mint 1/4 c. sunflower seeds 1 c. cherry tomatoes salt Freshly ground pepper Preparation Step 1In a saucepan, bring the rice and 1 quart of water to a boil. Cover and cook over low heat for 50 minutes, or until the rice is tender....

Ingredients Ice cubes2 ounces Southern Comfort2 ounces coconut rum1-1/2 ounces amaretto2 cans (6 ounces each) unsweetened pineapple juiceMaraschino cherries Preparation Fill a shaker three-fourths full with ice. Add Southern Comfort, rum, amaretto and juice. Cover and shake for 10-15 seconds or until condensation forms on outside of shaker. Strain into chilled glasses filled with ice. Top with cherries.

Ingredients 1 tablespoon plus 1 cup butter, divided2 cups sugar1-3/4 cups light corn syrup2 cups half-and-half cream1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup chopped pecans, optional Preparation Line an 11x7-in. pan with foil; grease with 1 tablespoon butter and set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and remaining butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; boil gently for 4 minutes without stirring. Remove from the heat; stir in cream....

Ingredients 1 pound uncooked shrimp (16-20 per pound), peeled and deveined2 medium zucchini, halved and sliced1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1 medium sweet orange pepper, julienned3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce1 tablespoon canola oil1 tablespoon lime juice1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce3 green onions, chopped1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Place shrimp, zucchini, mushrooms and orange pepper in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Combine chili sauce, oil, lime juice and soy sauce....

Ingredients 1 beef rump roast or bottom round roast (4 pounds)2 tablespoons canola oil2 large sweet onions, cut into 1/4-inch slices6 tablespoons butter, softened, divided5 cups water1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce1 envelope onion soup mix1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon browning sauce, optional1 loaf (1 pound) French bread1 cup shredded Swiss cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, brown roast on all sides in oil; drain....

Ingredients 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme1 tablespoon grated lemon zest1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 pounds red potatoes, very thinly sliced2-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. Combine the first five ingredients. Layer a third of the potatoes and 2/3 cup cheese mixture in a greased 8-in. square baking dish; repeat layers. Top with remaining potatoes; pour cream over top....

Ingredients 1 cup milk4 large eggs1 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons butter, melted1 teaspoon vanilla extractFILLING:3/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch1 cup water8 medium peaches, peeled and thinly sliced (about 4-1/2 cups), divided2 tablespoons butter1/2 teaspoon almond extractWhipped cream and ground nutmeg, optional Preparation In a blender, combine the milk, eggs, flour, sugar, butter and vanilla. Cover and process until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch....

Ingredients 1/2 cup white wine vinegar1/4 cup canola oil1/4 cup honey1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 medium jicama (about 1-1/2 pounds), peeled1 medium mango, peeled1 medium sweet red pepper2 tablespoons lime juice1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro1/3 cup minced fresh chives Preparation For dressing, whisk together first 6 ingredients. Cut jicama, mango and red pepper into matchsticks; place in a large bowl. Toss with lime juice. Add herbs and dressing; toss to combine....

Ingredients 1/2 cup cornmeal1/4 cup packed brown sugar1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice2-1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons 2% milk, divided1/4 cup maple syrup4 tablespoons butter, divided3/4 cup canned pumpkin Preparation In a large bowl, mix cornmeal, brown sugar, yeast, salt, pie spice and 2 cups flour. In a small saucepan, heat 3/4 cup milk, syrup and 2 tablespoons butter to 120°-130°; stir into dry ingredients....

Ingredients 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed3/4 cup vegetable oil1/2 cup white wine vinegar1 tablespoon dried basil2 teaspoons dried oregano1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 garlic cloves, minced4 green onions, chopped Preparation Place asparagus in a large skillet; add 1/2 in. of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Rinse in cold water; drain. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours. Arrange asparagus in a shallow dish....