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Ingredients 1/3 cup sugar1/3 cup water1/4 cup lemon juice3 tablespoons honey1/2 teaspoon minced serrano pepper1/4 cup minced fresh mint1 tablespoon grated lemon zest4 cups each cubed watermelon, cantaloupe and honeydew Preparation In a small saucepan, bring sugar, water, lemon juice, honey and serrano pepper to a boil; cook 3-5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat; stir in mint and lemon zest. Cool completely. Strain syrup; discard pepper, mint and lemon zest....

Ingredients 1 tube (11-1/2 ounces) refrigerated corn bread twists1 can (16 ounces) refried beans1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese or Mexican cheese blend1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drainedChopped tomatoes, salsa and sliced green onions, optional Preparation Unroll the bread twists and press onto a greased 12-in. pizza pan. Bake at 375° for 11-13 minutes or until lightly browned. Combine refried beans and chilies; spread over crust to within 1/2 in....

Ingredients 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder1 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/4 teaspoon salt1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 pounds)1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles1/2 cup chopped sweet onion2 garlic cloves, minced3/4 cup beef brothTaco shells or flour tortillas (8 inches)Chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce and shredded Mexican cheese blend Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Cut roast in half; rub spice mixture over meat....

Ingredients 1 package (15 ounces) refrigerated pie pastry1 jar (12 ounces) apricot or peach preserves2 tablespoons 2% milk1 tablespoon sugar1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation Cut each pastry into four wedges. Place a rounded tablespoonful of preserves in the center of each. Moisten edges with water. Fold pastry over filling; press edges with fork to seal. Place turnovers on an ungreased baking sheet. Cut a small slit in the top of each....

Ingredients 4 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained2 Italian sausage links (about 1/2 pound), casings removed1-1/2 cups spaghetti sauce1 cup ricotta cheese1 egg, lightly beaten2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese1 tablespoon each dried thyme, parsley flakes, basil and rosemary, crushed1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided Preparation Cut 3 noodles widthwise in halt. Cut remaining noodle widthwise into thirds. Crumble sausage into a skillet; cook over medium heat until no longer pink....

Ingredients 1/2 c. raw bacon 1 stick unsalted butter 3 c. flour 3 tbsp. flour 1 c. yellow onion 1 tbsp. garlic 3/4 c. red bell pepper 1/2 c. green bell pepper 3 c. okra 6 c. fresh tomatoes 1 1/2 tbsp. Creole seasoning 3/4 c. white wine 1 lemon 1 c. fish stock 1 c. peanuts 1/2 lb. fresh Gulf shrimp 1 lb. Mississippi redfish 1/2 lb. Gulf crabmeat...

Ingredients 1 cup sliced celery1/2 cup chopped onion2 garlic cloves, minced3 tablespoons reduced-fat margarine1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth4 cups cubed peeled potatoes1 cup julienned carrots1/4 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley Preparation In a large skillet, saute celery, onion and garlic in margarine until tender. Add broth, potatoes, carrots and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Uncover and simmer for 5 minutes or until broth has thickened slightly, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted1-1/2 cups canola oil1 cup cider vinegar1/2 cup sugar2 tablespoons grated onion2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon ground mustard1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon salt, optional Preparation Place the first 8 ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; add salt, if desired. Shake well. Refrigerate leftovers.

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds extra-lean ground beef (95% lean)1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce3/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper12 taco shells, warmedOptional: Shredded lettuce, shredded cheese, chopped tomatoes, avocado and olives Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, crumble beef. Stir in the tomato sauce, garlic powder, salt, pepper and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup chicken broth or water1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets (about 4-1/2 cups)4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1-3/4 cups half-and-half4 ounces cream cheese, softened1 tablespoon butter1 cup shredded cheddar cheeseTOPPING:1/2 cup crushed Ritz crackers2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons butter, melted Preparation Place wire rack with handles and chicken broth into inner pot of a large multi-cooker. Add broccoli to mesh basket; place on rack....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar3 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2 eggs3/4 cup buttermilk1/4 cup butter, melted1 cup cooked wild rice1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, buttermilk and butter. Stir in dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the rice, blueberries and cranberries. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full....

Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour, divided1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar1/2 cup cold butter2 teaspoons baking powder1 to 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2 eggs1 cup buttermilk Preparation In a bowl, combine 2 cups of flour and brown sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Reserve 3/4 cup for topping. To the remaining crumb mixture, add the baking powder, nutmeg, baking soda, salt and remaining flour. Combine eggs and buttermilk; add to crumb mixture just until moistened....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1/8 teaspoon salt1/3 cup heavy whipping creamFILLING:1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup cream cheese, softened1/8 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons orange liqueur, optional3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar Preparation In a large bowl, beat butter, flour, confectioners’ sugar and salt until crumbly. Beat in cream. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap and refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm enough to roll....

Ingredients 6 medium yellow onions1/4 cup butter, cubed2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 cup beef broth1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Cut onions into 1/2-in. slices; saute in butter until tender. Place in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. In a small bowl, stir the flour, broth, cream, salt and pepper until smooth; pour over onions. Sprinkle with cheeses. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is golden brown and mixture is bubbly....

Ingredients 1 tube (16-1/2 ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie dough1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 tablespoon grated orange zest1 cup Nutella48 fresh raspberries (about 2 cups)Toasted hazelnuts, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, mix cookie dough, flour and orange zest. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; press evenly onto bottoms and up sides of greased mini-muffin cups. Bake 10-12 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool in pans 5 minutes; run a knife around sides of cups....

Ingredients 2 packages (.3 ounce each) sugar-free orange gelatin2 cups boiling water16 ice cubes (about 3 cups)1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained and cut into pieces1 cup fat-free sour cream1 carton (12 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed1 prepared angel food cake (8 to 10 ounces), cut into 1-inch cubes Preparation In a bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Add ice cubes and stir until slightly thickened....

Ingredients 6 small red potatoes, quartered16 baby carrots, halved lengthwise1 small onion, cut into wedges1/2 cup chicken broth1-1/4 teaspoons seasoned salt, divided2 medium zucchini, chopped2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a greased 2-qt. baking dish, combine the potatoes, carrots, onion, broth and 1 teaspoon seasoned salt. Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Stir in zucchini and remaining seasoned salt. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender....

Ingredients 1 celery rib, chopped1 small onion, chopped1/4 cup butter, cubed2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning1/8 teaspoon rubbed sage1/8 teaspoon pepper3 cups cubed day-old bread1 large egg, beaten2/3 cup chicken broth1 cup shucked oysters, drained and coarsely chopped Preparation In a small skillet, saute celery and onion in butter until tender; transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the parsley, poultry seasoning, sage and pepper. Add bread cubes. Combine the egg, broth and oysters; add to bread mixture, stirring gently to combine....

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Ingredients Air-popped popcornPastel miniature marshmallowsChocolate-covered raisinsSalted peanutsFrosted and plain animal crackers Preparation Combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container.