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Ingredients 20 baby Yukon Gold potatoes (2 pounds)6 ounces fat-free cream cheese3/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese2 green onions, chopped1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook just until tender, 8-10 minutes. Drain. When cool enough to handle, cut each potato in half lengthwise....

Ingredients 2 cups coleslaw mix1 cup shredded peeled apple1 cup crumbled blue cheese1/4 cup finely chopped red onion3 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons cider vinegar1-1/2 teaspoons maple syrup1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperSLIDER:1 cup finely chopped walnuts, toasted1/2 cup finely chopped red onion2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 pounds bulk maple pork sausage18 dinner rolls, split and lightly toasted Preparation In a large bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, apple, blue cheese and red onion....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups wasabi-coated green peas3/4 cup salted peanuts3 pepperoni-flavored meat snack sticks (1-1/2 ounces each), cut into bite-sized pieces2 ounces beef jerky, cut into bite-sized pieces1/2 cup corn nuts1/2 cup Rice Chex1/2 cup Multi Grain Cheerios1/2 cup crunchy cheese puff snacks2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)1/3 cup canola oil1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder1-1/2 teaspoons onion powder1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1/2 teaspoon soy sauce1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt Preparation Preheat oven to 250°....

Ingredients 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 cup cornflake crumbs1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 egg, beaten2/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the tomato sauce, Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes; stir. Cook at 50% power for 3-5 minutes or until mixture simmers, stirring once; set aside....

Ingredients 1 package (12 ounces) vanilla wafers, crushed2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamonRefrigerated butter-flavored spray (about 4 ounces)1 package frozen phyllo dough (16 ounce, 14-inch x 9-inch sheet size), thawedSYRUP:1 cup sugar1 cup water1/2 cup honey1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a large bowl, combine the wafer crumbs, sugar and cinnamon; set aside. Spritz a 13x9-in. baking pan with butter-flavored spray. Unroll phyllo sheets. Place one sheet of phyllo in pan; spritz with butter-flavored spray and brush to coat evenly....

Ingredients 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, broken into pieces1/2 cup boiling water1/2 cup shortening2 cups packed brown sugar2 large eggs, separated2 cups sifted cake flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup buttermilk1/2 cup water1/2 cup chopped walnuts1 teaspoon vanilla extractCOCOA FROSTING:6 tablespoons butter, softened3-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup baking cocoa1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extractPinch salt4 to 6 tablespoons whole milk Preparation In a small bowl, stir chocolate in boiling water until melted; cool for 10 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 pound ground beef1/4 cup finely chopped onion1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/4 cup frozen corn, thawed1/4 cup canned diced tomatoes2 tablespoons taco seasoning2 tablespoons finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper1 tablespoon finely chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce32 sheets phyllo dough (14x9-inch size)3/4 cup butter, melted1/2 cup ranch salad dressing1/2 cup salsa Preparation In a small skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender, 5-7 minutes, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain....

Ingredients Kosher salt 4 large eggs 1/2 lb. green beans, trimmed 1/2 lb. small potatoes 16 oz. tuna packed in olive oil 3 Persian cucumbers, sliced into 1/2" rounds 1/2 c. black olives, such as Kalamata 8 anchovy fillets packed in oil, drained (optional) 2 tbsp. capers, drained Basil leaves, for garnish 1/3 c. extra-virgin olive oil 3 tbsp. sherry vinegar 2 tbsp. Oil from jarred or canned tuna 1 clove garlic, grated or minced...

Ingredients 4 cups crushed pecan shortbread cookies (about 33 cookies)1/4 cup butter, melted6 cups butter pecan ice cream, softened1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed3/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted3/4 cup milk chocolate English toffee bits1/4 cup caramel sundae syrup Preparation Combine cookie crumbs and butter. Press 2 cups onto bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Spoon half of ice cream into prepared pan. Freeze for 20 minutes. Repeat layers with remaining cookie crumbs and ice cream....

Ingredients 2 large eggs, room temperature1 cup sour cream2 cups raisins1 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon saltPastry for a double-crust pieAdditional nutmeg, optional Preparation In a bowl, beat eggs. Add sour cream. Stir in raisins, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Place bottom pastry in a pie plate; pour in filling. Top with a lattice crust. Bake at 450° for 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to 350°; bake until filling is set, about 25 minutes longer....

Ingredients 1 cup chopped dates2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided1 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 large eggs1/4 cup grated orange zest1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup buttermilk1 cup chopped walnuts or pecansORANGE GLAZE:1 cup orange juice1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Toss dates with 1/4 cup flour; set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 tomatoes 1 1/2 tsp. hot paprika 1 tsp. sweet paprika 2 garlic cloves 1 tbsp. chopped thyme 1 tsp. chopped caraway seeds 1 stick unsalted butter salt 6 pompano or Spanish mackerel fillets Freshly ground pepper Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet. Add the tomatoes and cook over moderately high heat for 2 minutes....

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta1 medium onion, chopped2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 small zucchini, julienned2 medium carrots, julienned2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add zucchini and carrots; stir-fry until carrots are tender. Drain pasta; place in a serving bowl. Add vegetables and toss gently. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients 4 large eggs1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar1/4 cup water3 tablespoons butter, melted3 tablespoons molasses1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon saltConfectioners’ sugarFILLING:2 packages (8 ounces each) plus 3 ounces cream cheese, softened1-1/4 cups peach preserves1-1/4 teaspoons ground ginger1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmegConfectioners’ sugar and sliced peaches, optional Preparation Line a greased 15x10x1-in....

Ingredients 1 cup creamy peanut butter3/4 cup sugar3/4 cup packed brown sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1/3 cup 2% milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking sodaVanilla frostingRed food coloringAssorted colored sprinkles Preparation In a large bowl, cream peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Beat in the eggs, milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 1/3 cup butter, softened2/3 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 cup reduced-fat sour creamTOPPING:1/3 cup chopped walnuts1/3 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 medium tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced Preparation In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla....

Ingredients 6 graham crackers, broken into pieces 4 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese 3/4 c. granulated sugar 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 2 large eggs 1/4 c. milk 8 small strawberries, rinsed, green tops removed Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Make the crust by pulsing graham cracker pieces and melted butter together in a food processor until finely ground and well combined....

Ingredients 2 large onions, cut into 1/2-inch wedges1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper2 tablespoons canola oil2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen peas2 tablespoons minced fresh mint or 2 teaspoons dried mint Preparation In a large skillet, saute onions and red pepper in oil until onions just begin to soften. Add peas; cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until heated through. Stir in mint and cook for 1 minute.

Ingredients 2 packages (12 ounces each) semisweet chocolate chips1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened3 tablespoons instant coffee granules2 teaspoons water1 pound dark chocolate candy coating, coarsely choppedWhite candy coating, optional Preparation In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Beat in cream cheese. Dissolve coffee in water; add to cream cheese and beat until smooth. Chill until firm enough to shape. Shape into 1-in. balls and place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets....

Ingredients 1 package (6.6 ounces) rice pilaf mix with toasted almonds1 tablespoon butter1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen peas1 cup sliced baby portobello mushrooms Preparation Prepare pilaf according to package directions. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add peas and mushrooms; cook and stir until tender, 6-8 minutes. Stir in rice.