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Ingredients 1 pound fresh mushrooms, quartered2 cups sliced celery2 jars (2 ounces each) diced pimientos, drained3 hard-boiled large egg whites, chopped3 tablespoons sliced green onions3/4 cup vegetable oil1/4 cup red wine vinegar1/4 cup sugar1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon celery seed1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon dried marjoramLettuce leaves Preparation In a large bowl, combine the mushrooms, celery, pimientos, egg whites and onions. In a blender, combine the oil, vinegar, sugar, garlic and seasonings; cover and process until blended....

Ingredients 1 medium butternut squash1/4 cup butter, melted1/4 cup maple syrup3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Preparation Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Place cut side down in a microwave-safe dish; add 1/2 in. of water. Cover and microwave on high for 15-20 minutes or until very tender; drain. When cool enough to handle, scoop out pulp and mash. Stir in the butter, syrup, cinnamon and nutmeg.

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds hot or sweet Italian sausage links1 medium onion, chopped1 medium green pepper, cut into strips1 garlic clove, minced1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained6 cups water2 to 2-1/2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon dried thyme Preparation Remove casings from sausage; cut into 1-in. pieces. In a Dutch oven, brown sausage over medium heat....

Ingredients 1/2 cup shortening1/2 cup creamy peanut butter1 cup sugar1 large egg2 tablespoons milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preparation In a large bowl, cream the shortening, peanut butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle....

Ingredients 1 medium nectarine, peeled and chopped1/4 cup chopped onion2 tablespoons chopped cucumber1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro2 teaspoons chopped seeded jalapeno pepper2 teaspoons lime juice1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon Louisiana-style hot sauceFISH FILLETS:2 mahi mahi fillets (6 ounces each)1 tablespoon olive oilDash salt Preparation For salsa, in a small bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Drizzle fillets with oil; sprinkle with salt. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/4 cup shortening2 cups sugar, divided2 teaspoons vanilla extract3 cups cake flour5 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/3 cups whole milk6 egg whites1 cup chopped pecansFILLING:1/3 cup sugar3 tablespoons cornstarch2 cups whole milk3 egg yolks, beaten1 tablespoon butter1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extractFROSTING:1-3/4 cups sugar4 egg whites1/2 cup water1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Grease and flour three 9-in. round baking pans; set aside. In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and 1-3/4 cups sugar until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup whole wheat flour1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 teaspoons baking powder2 teaspoons instant coffee granules1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt1 egg1 cup fat-free milk1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce1/4 cup canola oil1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup finely chopped walnutsTOPPING:1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 tablespoon canola oil Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flours, sugars, baking powder, coffee granules, cinnamon and salt....

Ingredients 1 package German chocolate cake mix (regular size)1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sugar3/4 cup milk chocolate chips, divided Preparation Prepare cake batter according to package directions. Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Stir in 1/4 cup chocolate chips. Drop by tablespoonfuls over batter. Cut through batter with a knife to swirl the cream cheese mixture....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped1 tablespoon olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced1-1/2 cups vegetable broth1/2 cup dried lentils, rinsed3 teaspoons chili powder1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin1 cup frozen corn1 cup salsa1/4 cup tomato paste1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon white vinegar2 cups hot cooked brown rice3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese Preparation In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the broth, lentils, chili powder and cumin....

Ingredients 1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour 3/4 c. packed light-brown sugar 1 tsp. Coarse salt 6 oz. cold unsalted butter 5 Meyer lemons 2 c. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1 1/2 tsp. Coarse salt 4 oz. unsalted butter 1 c. granulated sugar 3 tbsp. finely grated Meyer lemon zest (from 4 to 5 lemons) 2 large eggs 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 c. sour cream...

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, cubed1 cup uncooked long grain rice1/2 cup uncooked fine egg noodles or broken vermicelli (1-inch pieces)2-3/4 cups chicken broth2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley Preparation In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add rice and noodles; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until noodles are lightly browned. Stir in broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, for 20-25 minutes or until broth is absorbed and rice is tender....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 tablespoon grated orange zest1 tablespoon orange juice1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup buttermilkBUTTERCREAM:1/2 cup butter, softened1/4 teaspoon salt2 cups confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons 2% milk1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/2 cup orange marmalade Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. Line 48 mini-muffin cups with paper liners. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 1/4 cup chopped onion1 garlic clove, minced1 tablespoon butter1 teaspoon olive oil3 cups chicken broth1/4 cup uncooked ditalini or other small pasta1/2 cup canned cannellini beans1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes1/2 cup torn fresh spinach1/4 teaspoon saltShredded Parmesan cheese Preparation In a saucepan, saute onion and garlic in butter and oil. Add broth; bring to a boil. Add pasta; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until pasta is tender....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) bow tie or small tube pasta1 cup shredded cheddar cheese2 cups broccoli florets1 cup sliced carrots1 cup diced cucumber1 cup halved cherry tomatoes1/2 cup chopped green onionsDRESSING:1/2 cup cider vinegar1/2 cup sugar1 garlic clove, minced1 green onion, chopped1/2 teaspoon ground mustard1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup vegetable oil4 teaspoons poppy seeds Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse with cold water and drain. Place in a large bowl; add cheese, broccoli, carrots, cucumber, tomatoes and onions....

Ingredients 1 package red velvet cake mix (regular size)1-1/2 quarts blue moon ice cream, softened if necessary1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme3 cups heavy whipping creamRed, white and blue sprinkles Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Line 36 muffin cups with paper liners. Prepare cake batter according to package directions. Fill prepared cups about one-third full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 11-14 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks; cool completely....

Ingredients 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs4 bone-in center-cut pork loin chops (6 ounces each)3 tablespoons olive oil, divided3 medium onions, thinly sliced6 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth1 tablespoon Marsala wine or chicken broth1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon salt1/4 cup cold butter, cubedHot cooked egg noodles Preparation Place bread crumbs in a large resealable plastic bag. Add pork chops, one at a time, and shake to coat. In a large skillet, cook chops in 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil4 teaspoons chili powder1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)1-1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided1/3 cup mayonnaise8 slices sourdough bread1/2 cup salsa Preparation In a small bowl, combine the oil and seasonings. Rub over both sides of chicken. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or a thermometer reaches 170°. Meanwhile, combine 1 cup cheese and mayonnaise; set aside....

Ingredients 2 cups thinly sliced sweet onions6 tablespoons butter, divided1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules1/4 teaspoon pepper3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups milk1/4 cup diced process cheese (Velveeta)Shredded cheddar cheese and minced fresh parsley Preparation In a large skillet, cook onions in 3 tablespoons butter over medium-low heat until tender. Add the broth, bouillon and pepper; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat. In a large saucepan, melt the remaining butter....

Ingredients 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1 cup warm whole milk (110° to 115°)1/2 cup butter, softened1/4 cup sugar1 large egg1-3/4 teaspoons salt4-1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flourFILLING:1 cup chopped onion1/4 cup butter, melted3 tablespoons poppy seeds1/4 teaspoon salt1 large egg, lightly beatenAdditional poppy seeds Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, butter, egg, sugar, salt and 2 cups flour....

Ingredients 3 cups fresh raspberries2 cups fresh blueberries6-1/2 cups sugar1/2 cup finely chopped orange segments2 tablespoons lemon juice4 teaspoons grated orange zest1 pouch (3 ounces) liquid fruit pectin Preparation Place raspberries and blueberries in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Transfer to a Dutch oven. Stir in the sugar, orange segments, lemon juice and orange zest. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in pectin....