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Ingredients 1-1/2 cups frozen peas2 tablespoons water1/3 cup fat-free sour cream2 tablespoons mashed ripe avocado1 tablespoon lemon juice1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon ground cuminDash hot pepper sauce1/2 cup chopped tomato2 tablespoons finely chopped onionAssorted fresh vegetables or tortilla chips Preparation Place peas and water in a saucepan; cook for about 2 minutes or until heated through. Drain; place peas in a food processor or blender. Add sour cream, avocado, lemon juice, garlic, cumin and hot pepper sauce; cover and process until smooth....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup quick-cooking oats1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/2 cup cold butter, cubed3/4 cup apricot preserves Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, salt and baking soda. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press half of the mixture into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Spread with preserves. Sprinkle with remaining oat mixture; gently press down....

Ingredients 1 pound carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices1/4 pound butter, softened1/4 cup jellied cranberry sauce1 orange zest strip (1 to 3 inches)2 tablespoons brown sugar1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation Place 1 in. of water and carrots in a skillet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in a blender, combine the butter, cranberry sauce, orange zest, brown sugar and salt. Cover and process until blended....

Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup water1/4 cup crushed pineapple2 tablespoons orange marmalade1 teaspoon maple flavoring Preparation In a small saucepan, combine the sugars and water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the pineapple, marmalade and maple flavoring. Refrigerate leftovers.

Ingredients 1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed1-1/2 cups shredded Gouda cheese6 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced1/4 cup pitted ripe olives, coarsely chopped1 cup crumbled feta cheeseMinced fresh basilMinced fresh oregano Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Unfold puff pastry. Cut each sheet into 16 squares; place on parchment-lined baking sheets. Sprinkle with Gouda cheese; top with tomatoes, olives and feta cheese. Bake until golden brown, 14-18 minutes. Sprinkle with herbs.

Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise3 tablespoons fresh lime juice1 envelope taco seasoning8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each) Preparation In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lime juice and taco seasoning until blended. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat. Sear one side; turn and baste with marinade. Grill, uncovered, for 6 minutes on each side or until juices run clear, basting occasionally with marinade.

Ingredients 3 tablespoons rice vinegar2 tablespoons miso paste1 teaspoon soy sauce1 teaspoon sesame oil1 teaspoon honey1/8 teaspoon ground ginger1/3 cup canola oil Preparation In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, miso, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey and ginger. Gradually whisk in oil until blended.

Ingredients 1 bone-in turkey breast (6 to 7 pounds)4 fresh rosemary sprigs4 garlic cloves, peeled1/2 cup water1 tablespoon brown sugar1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Place turkey breast, rosemary, garlic and water in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Mix brown sugar, pepper and salt; sprinkle over turkey. Cook, covered, on low 4-6 hours or until turkey is tender and a thermometer inserted in turkey reads at least 170°.

Ingredients 3-1/3 cups all-purpose flour3 cups sugar2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon4 eggs2 jars (6 ounces each) strained apricot baby food1 cup vegetable oil2/3 cup water1 tablespoon vanilla extract1 cup chopped walnuts Preparation In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients. In another bowl, combine eggs, baby food, oil, water and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients; mix until well blended. Stir in nuts. Pour into two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans....

Ingredients 1 cup chicken or beef broth1 cup prepared mustard1/2 cup red wine vinegar1/3 cup packed brown sugar3 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce2 tablespoons tomato paste2 tablespoons molasses1 tablespoon garlic powder1 tablespoon onion powder1-1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until flavors are blended, 15-20 minutes. Serve warm or cold.

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup pizza sauce1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend1/4 cup sliced and quartered pepperoni2 tablespoons sliced ripe olivesBagel chips Preparation Spread cream cheese into a 9-in. pie plate. Layer with pizza sauce, Italian cheese and pepperoni. Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with olives. Serve with bagel chips.

Ingredients 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons ranch salad dressing mix1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1/4 teaspoon onion powder1/3 cup butter, melted3-1/2 quarts popped popcorn Preparation Mix first 4 ingredients. Drizzle butter over popcorn; toss with cheese mixture. Store in airtight containers.

Ingredients 1/2 c. walnuts 2 c. basil leaves 1 clove garlic salt and pepper 3/4 c. olive oil 1 lb. rigatoni 4 sweet Italian sausages (about 1 pound) 1 bunch broccoli rabe 1/2 c. fresh ricotta cheese Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Spread walnuts on a baking tray, and toast until golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Cool completely.Step 2Combine 1/4 cup nuts, basil, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in the bowl of a food processor....

Ingredients 2 packages (8 ounces each) fat-free cream cheese, softened2/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided3/4 cup egg substitute1 cup fat-free sour cream1 cup reduced-sugar cherry pie filling Preparation In a bowl, beat cream cheese, 2/3 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla until fluffy. Gradually add egg substitute; beat until smooth. Pour into a 9-in. pie plate that has been coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until puffy and light brown around the edges....

Ingredients 1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper1/4 cup chopped onion1 cup egg substitute1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 small tomato, chopped1/2 cup torn fresh baby spinach1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil2 whole pita breads2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese Preparation In a small nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook and stir red pepper and onion over medium heat for 3 minutes. Add the egg substitute, salt and pepper; cook and stir until set....

Ingredients 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons all-purpose flour6 large eggs1/3 cup whole milk1/8 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided1/2 cup real bacon bits Preparation In a small skillet, saute mushrooms in butter until tender; drain. In a bowl, combine the flour, eggs, milk and pepper until smooth. Stir in 1 cup cheese, bacon and mushrooms. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese....

Ingredients 1 large onion, chopped1 tablespoon olive oil1 whole garlic bulb, peeled and minced15 plum tomatoes, peeled and chopped2 medium zucchini, grated2 medium carrots, grated1 medium green pepper, chopped1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped1/4 cup water1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 pound fresh mushrooms, quarteredHot cooked multigrain pastaShredded Parmesan cheese Preparation In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the tomatoes, zucchini, carrots, peppers, water, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 5 tbsp. olive oil 1 onion 1 clove garlic 1 fennel bulb 1 Rib Celery 1 bay leaf Grated zest of 1/2 orange 1/4 tsp. turmeric 3 plum tomatoes 1 c. dry white wine 8 1/2 inch slices baguette 3 lb. mussels 3 c. water 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 3/4 c. heavy cream 1/4 lb. prosciutto or other flavorful ham Preparation Step 1In a large pot, heat 3 tablespoons of the oil over moderately low heat....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats1 cup sweetened shredded coconut5 milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 ounces each) Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup sugar2 teaspoons baking soda1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg3 large eggs1/2 cup butter, melted3 ounces cream cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes and softened1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups chopped peeled apples1/2 cup raisins1/2 cup chopped walnutsTOPPING:1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons butter, melted1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon grated lemon zest...