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Ingredients 3 medium peaches, peeled and cubed2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast1 medium cucumber, seeded and chopped3 tablespoons finely chopped red onionMINT VINAIGRETTE:1/4 cup white wine vinegar1 tablespoon lemon juice1/3 cup sugar1/4 cup minced fresh mint1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper4 lettuce leaves Preparation In a large bowl, combine the peaches, chicken, cucumber and onion; set aside. In a blender, combine the vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, mint, salt and pepper; cover and process until smooth....

Ingredients 4 medium peaches, peeled and pitted1 tablespoon lemon juice1 envelope (1/4 ounce) unflavored gelatin1 cup peach nectar, chilledPANNA COTTA:1 envelope (1/4 ounce) unflavored gelatin1-1/2 cups cold whole milk1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream1/3 cup sugar1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon vanilla extractOptional: Sliced peaches and fresh mint leaves Preparation Place peaches and lemon juice in a blender or food processor. Cover and process until smooth. In a microwave-safe bowl, sprinkle gelatin over peach nectar; let stand 1 minute....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons cream of tartar1 teaspoon baking sodaDash saltFROSTING:1/2 cup meringue powder1 teaspoon cream of tartarPinch of salt1-1/4 cups cold water1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon almond extract7 cups confectioners’ sugarShirt, head with cap, tree and axe cookie cutters Assorted paste or liquid food coloringPastry bags for piping icing#2 round pastry tips Buffalo plaid stencil Airbrush set with edible ink or edible spray mist...

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds ground beef3/4 cup chopped onion3/4 cup ketchup3/4 cup chopped dill or sweet pickles1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese12 hot dog buns, split Preparation In a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the ketchup, pickles, salt, pepper, garlic powder and pepper sauce; heat through....

Ingredients 1 pound bulk pork sausage1 pound ground beef1 medium onion, chopped14 to 16 sandwich buns, split2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce2 tablespoons prepared mustard1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon dried oregano Preparation In a large skillet, cook the sausage, beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.Remove the centers from the tops and bottoms of each bun....

Ingredients 2 c. California walnuts 8 large eggs, divided 1/2 c. instant oats 2 tbsp. maple syrup 1 tbsp. chopped fresh sage leaves 1 tsp. dried rosemary 1/4 tsp. fennel seeds 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 1/4 tsp. cayenne 1/4 tsp. grated nutmeg Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tsp. half and half or whole milk 1 tbsp. unsalted butter, plus 1 tbsp. melted 6 slider buns, split 6 deli sliced provolone slices...

Ingredients 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing1-1/4 cups mayonnaise, divided6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)6 slices deli ham6 slices Swiss cheese1-1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard1-1/2 teaspoons honey Preparation In a small bowl, combine salad dressing and 1/2 cup mayonnaise. Pour 3/4 cup into a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting....

Ingredients 1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed1 pound bulk sage pork sausage6 green onions, chopped1/2 cup chopped dried apricots1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 large egg, lightly beaten Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, unfold pastry sheets; roll each into a 16x12-in. rectangle. Using a floured cutter, cut twelve 4-in. circles from 1 sheet; press onto bottoms and up sides of 12 ungreased muffin cups....

Ingredients 8 tbsp. unsalted butter 8 oz. semisweet or bittersweet chocolate 1 c. sugar 3/4 tsp. salt 3 large eggs 1/2 c. all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) 1/4 c. Unsweetened cocoa powder 25 small Peppermint Patties Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil, leaving an overhang on all sides; butter foil. Set aside.Step 2Place chocolate and butter in a medium heatproof bowl set over (not in) a saucepan of gently simmering water....

Ingredients 1/2 of a 17.3-ounce package Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets (1 sheet) 1 egg 1 tbsp. water 1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese 1/4 c. Pace® Chunky Salsa 5 pitted ripe olives chili powder Preparation Step 1Heat the oven to 400° F. Beat the egg and water in a small bowl with a fork or whisk. Stir the cheese and salsa in a small bowl.Step 2Unfold the pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface....

Ingredients 3-3/4 cups sugar1-1/2 cups light corn syrup1 cup water2 to 3 drops red food coloring or color of your choice1/4 teaspoon watermelon flavoring or flavoring of your choice1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar Preparation Butter two 15x10x1-in. pans; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, water and food coloring. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil. Cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage)....

Ingredients 6 pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick)1 tablespoon vegetable oil3/4 cup water1/2 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon pepper1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided1 medium orange1/2 cup sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon12 whole cloves1 cup fresh orange juice Preparation In a large skillet, brown chops in oil on both sides. Add water, paprika, pepper and 1 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer about 35 minutes, turning once....

Ingredients 4 catfish fillets (6 each)1 cup cornflake crumbs1 teaspoon celery salt1/2 teaspoon onion powder1/4 teaspoon paprika1/8 teaspoon pepper1 egg white2 tablespoons fat-free milk Preparation Pat fish dry with paper towels. In a shallow bowl, combine the cornflake crumbs, celery salt, onion powder, paprika and pepper. In another bowl, beat the egg white and milk. Dip fillets into egg white mixture, then coat with crumb mixture. Place in a 13-in. x 9-in....

Ingredients 3 cups fresh baby carrots1 cup instant brown rice1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided3 teaspoons chili powder1/2 teaspoon salt4 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)2 teaspoons olive oil1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1 teaspoon butter Preparation Place carrots in a steamer basket; place in a small saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 12 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring the rice, broth and 1/8 teaspoon pepper to a boil....

Ingredients 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon paprika4 medium baking potatoes (about 8 ounces each)Cooking spray Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Mix first 5 ingredients. Cut each potato lengthwise into 8 wedges; place in a parchment-lined 15x10x1-in. pan. Spritz with cooking spray; sprinkle with cheese mixture. Bake until tender, about 30 minutes.

Ingredients 10 c. water 6 oz. farfalle (bow-tie pasta) 2 small zucchini 3 tbsp. virgin olive oil 8 clove garlic 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Step 1Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the farfalle, bring back to a boil, and boil for 13 to 15 minutes, until done as desired.Step 2Meanwhile, wash and trim the zucchini, cut them in half crosswise, and then cut them lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened2/3 cup peanut butter1 cup sugar1 cup packed brown sugar2 large eggs, room temperature2 teaspoons vanilla extract2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups semisweet chocolate chips2 cups chopped peanut butter cups (about six 1.6-ounce packages) Preparation In a large bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 16 Nutter Butter cookies, crushed, divided 1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup butter, melted1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1-1/3 cups confectioners’ sugar1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided2-1/2 cups cold 2% milk2 packages (3.9 ounces each) instant chocolate pudding mix Preparation In a large bowl, combine 1-3/4 cups crushed cookies, sugar and butter; press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° until golden brown, 6-8 minutes; cool on a wire rack....

Ingredients 1-3/4 cups water1/8 teaspoon salt1 cup old-fashioned oats2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter2 tablespoons honey2 teaspoons ground flaxseed1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cinnamonChopped apple, optional Preparation In a small saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Stir in oats; cook 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Transfer oatmeal to 2 bowls; in each bowl, stir half each peanut butter, honey, flaxseed, cinnamon and, if desired, apple. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 2 large egg whites, beaten3/4 cup fat-free milk1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese3/4 cup quick-cooking oats1 medium onion, chopped1 medium carrot, shredded1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)2/3 cup ketchup2 tablespoons brown sugar1-1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard Preparation In a large bowl, whisk egg whites and milk. Stir in the cheese, oats, onion, carrot and salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into eight loaves; place in a 13x9-in....