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Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs1 cup chunky salsa1/2 cup pomegranate juice, divided 1/2 cup pitted dates, chopped and divided 2 tablespoons honey1 tablespoon Moroccan seasoning (ras el hanout) 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder1-1/4 cups shredded carrots3 tablespoons mayonnaise2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds7 miniature pita pockets, halvedMinced fresh cilantro, optional Preparation Place chicken in a greased 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Combine the salsa, 6 tablespoons pomegranate juice, 1/3 cup dates, the honey, Moroccan seasoning and garlic powder; pour over chicken....

Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1 c. granulated sugar 1/4 c. cocoa powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. baking soda 1/3 c. vegetable oil 1 c. whole milk 1 (14-oz.) can sweetened condensed milk 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 2 c. cold heavy cream 1/2 c. roughly chopped strawberries 1 tsp. granulated sugar whipped cream 1 tbsp. cocoa powder 1 c. whole and halved strawberries...

Ingredients BREAD:2 large eggs2 tablespoons butter3/4 cup sugar1 small unpeeled orange, cut into pieces and seeded1 cup pitted chopped dates1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt1 cup chopped pecansSAUCE:1/2 cup orange juice1/2 cup sugar Preparation For bread, place eggs, butter, sugar, orange pieces and dates in blender or food processor. Cover and process with on/off motions until finely chopped. Remove to a large bowl. In separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda and salt; add to orange mixture and mix until well-combined....

Ingredients 3 pounds chicken wings1 cup soy sauce2/3 cup orange juice1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Preparation Cut chicken wings into three sections; discard wing tips. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the soy sauce, orange juice and garlic powder; add wings. Seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate overnight. Drain and discard marinade. Place chicken wings in a greased foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until juices run clear and glaze is set, turning twice....

Ingredients 4 tablespoons bacon drippings or vegetable oil, divided1-1/2 cups finely ground white cornmeal 2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt1/4 cup sugar, optional2 large eggs, room temperature2 cups buttermilk Preparation Place 2 tablespoons bacon drippings or oil in a 10-in. cast-iron skillet; place in oven. Preheat oven to 450°. Whisk together cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar, if using. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk and remaining 2 tablespoons oil....

Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups sugar, divided 1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon saltDash ground cinnamon1 cup shortening1 large egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract9 medium peaches, peeled and chopped1 teaspoon almond extract4 teaspoons cornstarch Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Whisk flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon; cut in shortening until crumbly. In another bowl, whisk egg and vanilla until blended; add to flour mixture, stirring with a fork until crumbly....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups uncooked instant brown rice1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons reduced-sodium taco seasoning1 cup salsa3 tablespoons peach preserves Preparation Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, place pork in a large bowl; drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with taco seasoning; toss to coat. Place a large lightly oiled nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add pork; cook and stir until no longer pink, 8-10 minutes....

Ingredients 1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed1 round (8 ounces) Brie cheese1 large egg1 tablespoon water Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, unfold puff pastry. Roll out each pastry to a 10-in. square. Cut each pastry into sixteen 2-1/2-in. squares. Cut Brie into 32 pieces; place a piece of Brie in the center of each pastry square. Bring corners of pastry over Brie and pinch edges to seal....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups sliced fresh carrots1 cup chopped celery with leaves3/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms3 green onions, sliced1/4 cup butter, cubed1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1-1/3 cups 2% milk1-1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed1/2 cup cubed fully cooked ham1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt1/2 cup cubed Velveeta Additional chopped celery leaves, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, saute the carrots, celery, mushrooms and onions in butter until tender. Stir in the soup, milk, corn, ham and seasoned salt....

Ingredients 6 bacon strips2 garlic cloves, minced3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 beef flank steak (1-1/2 to 2 pounds)1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese3 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced1/4 cup minced fresh parsley2 tablespoons olive oil 3 jars (24 ounces each) meatless pasta sauceHot cooked spaghettiAdditional minced fresh parsley Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place bacon on a microwave-safe plate lined with paper towels. Cover with additional paper towels; microwave on high 3-5 minutes or until partially cooked but not crisp....

Ingredients 6 cups Special K1-1/2 cups peanut butter1 cup corn syrup1 cup sugar1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 cup butterscotch chips Preparation Place cereal in a large heat-proof bowl; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine the peanut butter, corn syrup and sugar. Cook over medium heat until sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally. Pour over cereal; toss to coat. Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. pan. In a microwave, melt chocolate and butterscotch chips; stir until smooth....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups uncooked wild rice, rinsed4 cups water1 teaspoon salt1/4 cup butter, cubed4 slices bacon, diced1 small onion, chopped1/2 cup celery, sliced1/2 cup sliced fresh mushroomsSeasoned salt to taste1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup salted cashews Preparation Place rice, water and salt in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer; cook 45 minutes or until tender. Uncover and fluff with a fork. Simmer for 5 additional minutes. Drain any liquid....

Ingredients 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed3 slices pancetta or bacon, chopped1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup olive oil, divided4 garlic cloves, minced1/3 cup minced fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook pancetta in 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat until crisp....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups butter, softened2-3/4 cups sugar5 large eggs1 tablespoon grated orange zest1 teaspoon orange extract3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup 2% milk1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, halved1/2 cup chopped walnutsGLAZE:2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/3 cup butter, melted2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 to 3 tablespoons hot water Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 1 c. unsalted butter 1 c. all-purpose flour 10 oz. semisweet chocolate 1 c. malted-milk powder 1 1/2 c. packed light-brown sugar 3 large eggs 1 tbsp. pure vanilla extract Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and lightly flour a 9- by 13-inch baking pan; set aside. Combine chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water; stir until melted and smooth. Set aside to cool slightly, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1 small bulb fennel coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 boneless skinless salmon fillets (4 ounces each) extra-virgin olive oil 1 slice lemon 1 slice navel orange finely chopped flat-leaf parsley Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees.Step 2Cut 4 sheets parchment paper each measuring 12 by 16 inches. Working with 1 sheet at a time, lay 1/4 of the fennel in the center; season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients Coarse saltLime wedgesIce cubes6 dashes hot sauce, such as Valentina or Tabasco3 dashes Maggi seasoning or soy sauce1 to 3 dashes Worcestershire sauce1/4 to 1/3 cup lime juice1 bottle (12 ounces) beer, such as Corona, Modelo or Tecate Preparation Place coarse salt in a shallow dish; run a lime wedge around rims of 2 cocktail glasses. Dip rims of glasses into salt, shaking off excess. Fill each glass with ice....

Ingredients 1 quart white grape juice, chilled1 quart ginger ale, chilledStrawberries or raspberries Preparation Combine grape juice and ginger ale; pour into a punch bowl or glasses. Garnish with berries.

Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro3 tablespoons canola oil, divided2 tablespoons lemon juice2 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds)1/2 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup white wine or chicken brothFlaked sea salt, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine cilantro, 2 tablespoons oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and lemon zest. Loosen skin around chicken breast, leg and thigh. Rub cilantro mixture under skin....

Ingredients 8 frozen multigrain waffles1/2 cup Nutella2 medium bananas, sliced1 cup sliced fresh strawberries1/2 cup peanut butter Preparation Toast waffles according to package directions. Spread four waffles with Nutella. Layer with bananas and strawberries. Spread remaining waffles with peanut butter; place over top.