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Ingredients 1/4 cup finely chopped onion4 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup butter, cubed1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon each dried marjoram, parsley flakes and tarragon1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast3/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon salt2 cups all-purpose flour1 egg, lightly beaten Preparation In a small skillet, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in herbs; cool. In a food processor, dissolve yeast in warm water....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)Salt and pepper to taste4 teaspoons olive oil, divided12 ounces baby portabello mushrooms, quartered2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup dry white wine1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth1 medium lemon2 tablespoons capers, drained Preparation Flatten chicken breasts to 1/8-in. thickness. Season with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat. Cook chicken 2-3 minutes on each side or until juices run clear....

Ingredients 1/3 cup cider vinegar1/2 cup sugar1/2 large sweet onion, cut into wedges1 teaspoon ground mustard1 cup canola oil1 teaspoon poppy seeds Preparation In a blender, combine the vinegar, sugar, onion and mustard. Cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Stir in poppy seeds. Refrigerate until serving.

Ingredients 1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise2 tablespoons chopped green pepper1-1/2 teaspoons chopped onion1-1/2 teaspoons chopped celery1-1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 can (6 ounces) tuna, drained and flaked2 hamburger buns, split and toasted4 slices tomato2 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; stir in tuna. Spread over each bun half; top with a tomato slice. Sprinkle with cheese. Place on a baking sheet....

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Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, softened1/4 cup olive oil1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 garlic cloves4 sprigs fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning1 small loaf (8 ounces) French bread Preparation In a bowl or food processor, blend butter, oil and Parmesan cheese. Add garlic, parsley and lemon-pepper; mix or process until smooth. Slice the bread on the diagonal but not all the way through, leaving slices attached at the bottom. Spread butter mixture on one side of each slice and over the top....

Ingredients 1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges1/2 cup mayonnaise10 cups torn salad greens1 can (2.8 ounces) french-fried onions Preparation Drain oranges, reserving 2 tablespoons juice (discard remaining juice or refrigerate for another use). In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and reserved juice until smooth. In a large bowl, toss the greens, oranges and onions. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups sugar1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon3 eggs1/2 cup vegetable oil1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups chopped mangoes1/2 cup chopped dates1/2 cup chopped walnuts or macadamia nuts Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In another bowl, beat eggs, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in mangoes, dates and nuts (batter will be stiff)....

Ingredients 2 c. all-purpose flour 2 tbsp. granulated sugar pinch of salt 2 1/2 c. plus 2 tablespoons milk 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 6 large eggs 4 tbsp. melted butter 1 c. plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream 10 oz. bittersweet chocolate 1 tsp. cinnamon 4 large egg yolks 1 1/2 c. dulce de leche (see Note) confectioner’s sugar Preparation Step 1In a medium bowl, whisk the flour with the granulated sugar and salt....

Ingredients 4 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sour cream1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1/2 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon garlic powder4 cups shredded cooked chicken1 cup 2% cottage cheese25 Ritz crackers, crushed3 tablespoons butter, melted2 green onions, chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Beat in soup, onion powder and garlic powder. Stir in chicken and cottage cheese....

Ingredients 8 miniature bagels, split1 cup spaghetti sauce with miniature meatballs32 slices pepperoni3/4 teaspoon garlic powder2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Spread the cut sides of bagels with spaghetti sauce. Top each with two slices of pepperoni; sprinkle with garlic powder and cheese. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Ingredients 1 cup milk1 egg, lightly beaten3/4 cup soft bread crumbs1 medium onion, chopped1 tablespoon chopped green pepper1 tablespoon ketchup1-1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon prepared horseradish1 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon ground allspice1 teaspoon dill weed1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)Additional ketchup Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Press into an ungreased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 1 hour. Drizzle top of loaf with ketchup; bake 15 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160°....

Ingredients 1 cup dry red wine4 orange peel strips (3x1 inches each)1 tablespoon orange juice1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)3 whole cloves1/2 cup powdered fruit pectin3/4 teaspoon baking soda1-1/3 cups sugar1-1/3 cups light corn syrupCOATING:1/4 cup sugar Preparation In a small saucepan, combine wine, orange peel, juice, cinnamon stick and cloves; bring just to a simmer (do not boil) over medium-low heat. Reduce heat; simmer gently, uncovered, 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 pound bulk pork sausage2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained3 cups chunky salsa1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 large onion, chopped1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained1/2 cup each chopped green, sweet red and yellow peppers1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon dried thyme1/8 teaspoon dried marjoramOptional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and thinly sliced green onions...

Ingredients 2 tablespoons each mayonnaise, canola oil and prepared mustard1/2 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers1 teaspoon chili powder4 chicken legs, skin removed Preparation In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, oil and mustard. In a plastic bag, combine crackers and chili powder. Dip chicken legs in mustard mixture, then shake in crumbs. Place in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake, uncovered at 400° for 35-40 minutes or until juices run clear.

Ingredients 2 cups dried great northern beans5 cups chicken broth3 cups water1 meaty ham bone or 2 smoked ham hocks2 to 3 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules1 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage1/4 teaspoon dried savory2 medium onions, chopped3 medium carrots, chopped3 celery ribs, chopped1 tablespoon canola oil Preparation Sort beans and rinse with cold water. Place beans in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in....

Ingredients 1/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons half-and-half cream1 tablespoon Miracle Whip2 cups salted peanuts, ground5 medium firm bananas, cut into thirds Preparation In a shallow bowl, combine the sugar, cream and Miracle Whip; mix well. Place peanuts in another shallow bowl. Dip each banana in Miracle Whip mixture, then roll in peanuts. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 2 cups whole milk2 tablespoons butter2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped2/3 cup sugar1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt2 large egg yolks, beaten1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractWhipped cream, optional Preparation In a double boiler or metal bowl over simmering water, heat the milk, butter and chocolate until chocolate is melted (chocolate may appear curdled). Combine sugar, flour and salt. Sprinkle over chocolate mixture (do not stir). Cover and continue to cook in a double boiler over medium-low heat for 20 minutes....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup butter, cubed2 cups light corn syrup1-1/2 cups sugar2 teaspoons peppermint extract1/2 teaspoon salt6 drops red food coloring Preparation Grease a 15x10x1-in. pan with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside. In a heavy small saucepan, combine corn syrup and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Add remaining butter; stir until melted. Cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 250° (hard-ball stage). Remove from the heat; stir in the extract, salt and food coloring....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened4 ounces cream cheese, softened1-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup thawed orange juice concentrate4 teaspoons grated orange zest1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt10 drops yellow plus 2 drops red food coloringAdditional confectioners’ sugarFILLING:1/2 cup butter, softened4 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon orange juice concentrate1/8 teaspoon grated orange zest Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy....