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Ingredients 1/4 cup red wine vinegar1/4 cup ketchup2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce2 teaspoons canola oil1 teaspoon brown sugar1 teaspoon prepared mustard1/4 teaspoon garlic salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 boneless beef chuck roast (1-1/2 pounds), trimmed Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Pour 1/4 cup into a large resealable plastic bag; add roast. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2-3 hours, turning several times. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting....

Ingredients 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained1 can (15 ounces) fruit cocktail, drained1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained1 cup chopped pecans1 cup sour cream2-1/2 cups whipped topping3 cups miniature marshmallows Preparation In a large serving bowl, combine the fruit, pecans and sour cream. Fold in whipped topping and marshmallows. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1-1/2 teaspoons coffee liqueur1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons ground ancho chile pepper1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups chopped pecans1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 ounce 53% cacao dark baking chocolate, grated Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1 small onion, chopped1/2 cup packed fresh parsley sprigs1/4 cup fresh mint leaves1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano2 garlic cloves1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1 pound ground lamb1 tablespoon canola oilHot cooked couscous1 cup plain Greek yogurt2 plum tomatoes, cut into wedges3 tablespoons minced red onionFresh mint leaves2 lemons, cut into wedges Preparation Place onion, parsley, mint, oregano and garlic in bowl of food processor. Pulse until minced....

Ingredients 1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained3 tablespoons chopped green chiles1 teaspoon chili powder1 package (16 ounces) process cheese (Velveeta), cubedFrench bread cubes Preparation In a small bowl, combine the corn, tomatoes, green chiles and chili powder. Stir in cheese. Pour mixture into a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray. Cover and cook on high until cheese is melted, 1-1/2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes....

Ingredients 1 pound bulk spicy pork sausage1 medium onion, diced1 medium sweet red pepper, diced1 to 2 seeded jalapeno peppers, minced2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon beef base2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon pepper1 cup uncooked long grain rice2 cups water6 large eggs1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheeseWarm corn or flour tortillas (6 inches), optional Preparation In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook sausage, crumbling meat, with onion and peppers until meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 6 tablespoons butter, cubed4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese2/3 cup heavy whipping cream1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup cornstarch6 large egg yolks, room temperature2 teaspoons vanilla extract1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest12 large egg whites, room temperature3/4 cup sugarTOPPING:1/2 cup sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional1/2 cup water2 cups fresh or frozen pitted tart cherries1 tablespoon butterConfectioners’ sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. Place a 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in....

Ingredients 6 to 8 medium tart apples peeled and sliced (8 cups)3/4 cup packed brown sugar, divided1/2 cup all-purpose flour, divided3/4 cup quick-cooking oats1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 cup cold butter, cubed Preparation Toss apples with 1/4 cup of brown sugar and 2 tablespoons of flour; place in a greased 8-in. microwave-safe deep-dish pie plate. In a bowl, combine oats, cinnamon and remaining brown sugar and flour. Cut in butter until crumbly; sprinkle over apple mixture....

Ingredients 1 lb. lean ground beef 2 slice bacon 1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley 2 clove garlic 3 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese 1 tbsp. plain dried breadcrumbs 1 large egg tsp. ground nutmeg Coarse salt ground pepper Preparation Step 1In a large bowl, combine beef, bacon, parsley, garlic, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Shape mixture into 40 meatballs. (For equal-size meatballs, scoop out meat mixture with a teaspoon, using two scoops for each meatball....

Ingredients 8 vanilla cupcakes 1/4 c. each blue, white, light yellow, bright pink, bright yellow, orange, and purple decorating sugars 1 bag flavored mini marshmallows (assorted pastel colors) 1 bag mini marshmallows 1 c. canned vanilla frosting 40 pastel-colored licorice pastels (Jelly Belly) Green licorice twists (Twizzlers, Rainbow Twists) Preparation Step 1Place each colored sugar in a separate shallow bowl. Sort out 22 like-colored marshmallows for each cupcake. Make the petals for each cupcake by cutting the 22 mini marshmallows in half on the diagonal, allowing all of the marshmallow pieces to fall into one of the colored sugars....

Ingredients 2 sheets refrigerated pie crust1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium red onion, thinly sliced1 tablespoon butter4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (about 10 ounces)2/3 cup smoked salmon or lox1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese8 large eggs, divided use4 teaspoons drained capers, divided1/2 teaspoon salt, divided1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill, optional, divided Preparation Unroll crusts into two 9-in. fluted tart pans with removable bottoms; trim edges. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400°....

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1/2 cup sugar1 egg1/4 cup butter, softened1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cardamom3-3/4 to 4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup raisins1/2 cup diced citron or mixed candied fruit Preparation In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sugar, egg, butter, salt, cardamom and 2 cups flour; mix well. Stir in raisins, citron and enough remaining flour to form a soft dough....

Ingredients 4 cups sliced peeled fresh pears1/4 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger1/4 cup lemon juice4 eggs3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup butter, melted1/2 teaspoon almond extract1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 cup sliced almonds Preparation In a large bowl, combine the pears, ginger and lemon juice; set aside. In another bowl, beat the eggs, confectioners’ sugar, butter and extract until blended. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually beat into egg mixture until blended....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, cubed2 cups packed brown sugar2 large eggs, room temperature3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon cream of tartar1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup finely chopped pecans Preparation Heat butter in a large saucepan over medium heat until golden brown, about 7-9 minutes (do not burn). Remove from the heat; stir in brown sugar until blended. Transfer to a large bowl, cool slightly. Whisk in eggs, 1 at a time....

Ingredients 2 cod fillets (6 ounces each) 1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1/2 large sweet onion, thinly sliced1/2 cup dry white wine1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro1 tablespoon pine nuts or sliced almonds Preparation Pat cod dry with paper towels; sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Brown fillets lightly on both sides; remove from pan....

Ingredients 1 pt. regular or low-fat vanilla ice cream 1/2 c. peanut butter (creamy or crunchy — you choose) 9 full-size graham crackers 1/4 c. your favorite jam or jelly Preparation Step 1Spoon the ice cream into the mixing bowl. Soften it by leaving the ice cream out on the counter for 10 minutes.Step 2Mix the peanut butter into the ice cream with the rubber spatula.Step 3Line the baking dish with waxed paper and spread the peanut butter- ice cream mixture on the waxed paper....

Ingredients 2 cups fresh or frozen sliced peaches3/4 cup sugar, divided1/4 cup egg substitute1 tablespoon butter, softened1 tablespoon fat-free milk1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/8 teaspoon salt Preparation In a large saucepan, combine peaches and 1/4 cup sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 1 minute or until the sugar is dissolved. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat the egg substitute, butter and remaining sugar until fluffy....

Ingredients 2 packages (3 ounces each) cook-and-serve vanilla or chocolate pudding4 cups milk1/2 cup creamy peanut butter3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1 pastry shell (9 inches), bakedWhipped cream Preparation In a saucepan, cook pudding and milk over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat and cool slightly. Meanwhile, in a bowl, cut peanut butter into confectioners’ sugar until small crumbs form. (Peanut butter consistency may vary; add additional confectioners’ sugar if necessary....

Ingredients 2 pounds red potatoes, cubed1/2 cup Italian salad dressing1 cup chopped celery1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/2 cup chopped red onion1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes1/4 cup minced fresh parsley1 teaspoon salt, optional1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup mayonnaise1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon sugar Preparation Cook potatoes in boiling water until tender, about 15-20 minutes; drain thoroughly. Place in a bowl; cool slightly. Pour salad dressing over warm potatoes; toss to coat. Add celery, green pepper, onion, radishes, parsley, salt if desired and pepper; mix well....

Ingredients 12 ounces cheddar cheese, cut into 3/4-inch cubes2 medium sweet red peppers, cut into 3/4-inch pieces2 cans (6 ounces each) pitted ripe olives, drained1/4 cup canola oil1 tablespoon white vinegar1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried oregano Preparation In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours or overnight.