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Ingredients 2 packages (3 ounces each) raspberry gelatin1 cup boiling water2 cups vanilla ice cream, softened1 cup orange juice2 medium bananas, chopped2 cans (8 ounces each) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained Preparation In a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in ice cream and orange juice until blended. Fold in bananas and pineapple. Spoon into a 6-cup mold coated with cooking spray. Cover and refrigerate until firm. Unmold gelatin onto a serving platter....

Ingredients 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped1 cup butter, cubed5 large eggs4 large egg yolks2 cups confectioners’ sugar3/4 cup all-purpose flour Preparation In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Add the eggs, egg yolks and confectioners’ sugar; mix well. Stir in flour until blended. Pour into eight greased 6-oz. custard cups. Place custard cups on a baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 15-16 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the center reads 160°....

Ingredients 2-3/4 cups water, divided4 black tea bags2/3 cup sugar2 cups fresh tangerine juice (about 12 tangerines)Ice cubesTangerine slices and mint sprigs, optional Preparation In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Remove from the heat; add tea bags. Steep for 3-5 minutes. Discard tea bags; cool tea slightly. In another saucepan, combine remaining water and sugar; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved....

Ingredients 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices1 medium eggplant, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch slices1-1/2 pounds ground lamb or ground beef1 small onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced2 plum tomatoes, chopped1-1/4 cups hot water1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste, divided1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, divided3 tablespoons butter1/4 cup all-purpose flour4 cups 2% milk2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 450°....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1-1/2 pounds)2 tablespoons canola oil1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce2 cans (4 ounces each) sliced mushrooms, drained1 medium onion, chopped1/4 cup red wine or chicken broth2 garlic cloves, minced1-1/4 teaspoons dried oregano1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperHot cooked spaghetti Preparation In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil on both sides. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. In a bowl, combine the tomato sauce, mushrooms, onion, wine, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper; pour over chicken....

Ingredients 1-1/8 teaspoons active dry yeast1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon Italian seasoning1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1-1/3 to 1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped2 tablespoons roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives, drained5 Greek olives, sliced5 sliced green olives with pimientos, drained2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon olive oil1 teaspoon kosher salt1 teaspoon shredded Parmesan cheese1 teaspoon shredded Romano cheese...

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, cubed1 tablespoon olive oil1 large red onion, chopped1 small sweet red pepper, chopped1 small green pepper, chopped4 garlic cloves, minced1 package (30 ounces) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper3 drops hot pepper sauce, optional2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley Preparation In a large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium heat. Add onion and peppers. Cook and stir until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer....

Ingredients 2 large sweet onions1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon pepper1 egg, lightly beaten1 cup apple juice1 tablespoon canola oilAdditional oil for frying Preparation Cut onions into 1/4-in. slices and separate into rings. In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking powder and pepper. In a small bowl, combine the egg, apple juice and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1 in....

Ingredients 1 cup orange liqueur1/2 cup sugar4 cups orange-tangerine juice, chilled2 cups apricot nectar, chilled1 can (6 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed1 bottle (1 liter) club soda, chilled1 bottle (750 milliliters) champagne or other sparkling wine, chilledThinly sliced oranges Preparation In a punch bowl, combine liqueur and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Stir in orange-tangerine juice, apricot nectar and orange juice concentrate. Just before serving, stir in soda and champagne....

Ingredients 1 package devil’s food cake mix (regular size)3 eggs1-1/3 cups cola1/2 cup canola oil1 tablespoon orange extractCHOCOLATE-COVERED STRAWBERRIES:1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 teaspoon shortening12 fresh strawberriesFROSTING:1/2 cup butter, softened3-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar3 tablespoons instant chocolate drink mix1/4 cup cola1/2 teaspoon orange extract Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, cola, oil and extract. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds; beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour into a greased 13x9-in....

Ingredients 1 cup cold milk2 cups vanilla ice cream1 can (6 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, partially thawed12 freezer pop molds or 12 paper cups (3 ounces each) and wooden pop sticks Preparation In a blender, combine milk, ice cream and orange juice concentrate; cover and process until smooth. Pour 1/4 cupfuls into molds or cups. Top molds with holders. If using cups, top with foil and insert sticks through foil....

Ingredients 1 tube (11 ounces) refrigerated thin pizza crust2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce1 tablespoon Thai chili sauce1 teaspoon honey2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/2 cup shredded carrot1/3 cup bean sprouts1/4 cup chopped salted peanuts1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro2 green onions, thinly sliced Preparation Unroll dough into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; flatten dough and build up edges slightly. Bake at 425° for 5-6 minutes or until edges are lightly browned....

Ingredients 1 boneless skinless chicken breast half (6 ounces)3/4 cup uncooked bow tie pasta3 cups Italian-blend salad greens1/2 cup quartered water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed and drained8 pitted ripe olives2 tablespoons chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes1/4 cup Italian salad dressing2 tablespoons chopped walnuts2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Set aside....

Ingredients 5 cups cubed cooked chicken2 cups chopped celery5 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted3/4 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon pimientos, optional1 teaspoon finely chopped onion1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 can (3 ounces) chow mein noodles1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with cheese, chow mein noodles and almonds....

Ingredients 1 cup fat-free plain yogurt1 medium mango, peeled and cubed2 cups ice cubes3 tablespoons sugar5 fresh mint leaves2 cardamom pods, crushed, optional Preparation In a blender, combine the yogurt, mango, ice, sugar, mint leaves and cardamom pods if desired. Cover and process for 30-60 seconds or until blended. Pour into 2 chilled glasses; serve immediately.

Ingredients MINT SYRUP:2 cups sugar2 cups water2 cups loosely packed chopped fresh mintEACH SERVING:1/2 to 3/4 cup crushed ice1/2 to 1 ounce bourbonMint sprig Preparation For syrup, combine sugar, water and chopped mint in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook until sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature. Line a mesh strainer with a double layer of cheesecloth or a coffee filter....

Ingredients 1 1/2 stick unsalted butter 3/4 c. granulated sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 egg 1 c. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder 2 tbsp. Unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tbsp. finely grated orange rind Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Beat in the egg. In a separate bowl, combine the flour and baking powder, then stir the dry ingredients into the butter and sugar mixture....

Ingredients 1 lb. fingerling potatoes 1 medium sweet onion 4 clove garlic 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil salt 1/2 c. oil-packed, sun-dried tomatoes 1 lemon 1 can hearts of palm 2 can oil-packed smoked sardines Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with the onion, garlic, crushed red pepper, and olive oil and season with salt. Spread the potato mixture in a large glass or ceramic baking dish....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup 2% milk1/2 cup butter, melted1/2 cup maple syrup1/4 cup sour cream1 large egg, room temperature1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractTOPPING:3 tablespoons all-purpose flour3 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons chopped nuts1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 tablespoons cold butter Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, combine milk, butter, syrup, sour cream, egg and vanilla....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck, cut into 3/4-inch cubes1 tablespoon canola oil2 cups finely chopped onions1 cup diced carrots1/2 cup sliced celery1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth2 cups water1/2 cup medium pearl barley1 teaspoon salt, optional1/2 teaspoon pepper3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Preparation In a Dutch oven or stockpot, cook meat in oil over medium heat until no longer pink....