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Ingredients 2 russet potatoes, thinly sliced 2 c. pickle brine 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 tbsp. freshly chopped dill, plus more for garnish 1 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. onion powder 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (optional) Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Ranch dressing, for dipping Preparation Step 1Place sliced potatoes in a large bowl and add enough pickle brine to completely submerge them. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 3 hours....

Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef2 medium onions, chopped1/2 cup chopped celery3 cups water2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth1 cup quick-cooking barley2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes with garlic and onion, undrained2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon dried basil Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, onions and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the water and broth; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups sugar1 cup raisins, chopped1 cup water3/4 cup butter, cubed1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground allspice1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg4 large eggs, separated, room temperature2 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking soda3/4 cup chopped pecansCREAM CHEESE FROSTING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/4 cup butter, softened1 teaspoon vanilla extractPinch salt4 cups confectioners’ sugarAdditional chopped pecans, optionalOptional: Cinnamon sticks, fresh bay leaves, fresh rosemary sprigs, confectioners’ sugar...

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar1-3/4 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 cup butter, softened1 egg1/2 cup milk1 teaspoon almond extract1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained and dicedTOPPING:1/3 cup sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 cup butter, melted Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, whisk the egg, milk and extract. Stir into crumb mixture just until moistened....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon3/4 cup sugar1/4 cup raisins3/4 cup chopped walnuts or almonds, divided 16 sheets frozen phyllo dough (9x14 inches each), thawed 3/4 cup butter, melted1 tablespoon 2% milkConfectioners’ sugarSweetened whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Combine the first 4 ingredients; add 1/2 cup walnuts. Set aside. Place 1 sheet of phyllo dough on a work surface; lightly brush with butter....

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef8 medium carrots, julienned1 medium green pepper, julienned1 envelope onion gravy mix2 firm fresh tomatoes, halved Preparation Shape beef into four patties. Place each on an ungreased 14-in. square of heavy-duty foil. Arrange carrots and green pepper around patties. Sprinkle with gravy mix. Place a tomato half, cut side down, on each patty. Fold foil around meat and vegetables; seal tightly. Place on an ungreased baking sheet....

Ingredients 1/4 pound bulk pork sausage2 tablespoons apple butter1 teaspoon maple syrup Preparation Roll sausage into 1-in. balls. Place on a microwave-safe plate. Cover and microwave on high for 1-2 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Cool. Transfer to a microwave-safe serving dish. In a small bowl, combine apple butter and syrup; pour over meatballs. Stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Microwave, covered, on high for 1 minute or until heated through....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup baking cocoa1/4 cup sugar3 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2 large eggs1 cup 2% milk3 tablespoons butter, melted1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract2/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chipsPowdered sugar and whipped cream, optional Preparation In a large bowl, whisk the first five ingredients. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, butter and vanilla until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in chocolate chips. Coat a griddle with cooking spray; heat over medium heat....

Ingredients 1 stick unsalted butter 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 1/2 c. sugar 1 large egg yolk 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. kosher salt sugar 1 c. dried cranberries 1 c. seedless raspberry preserves 1/2 tsp. lemon zest Preparation Step 1In a bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the 1 stick plus 2 tablespoons of butter with the sugar and egg yolk until smooth. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt and beat at low speed until evenly moistened, about 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1 beef flank steak (1 pound)2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1 large onion, chopped2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 cup cold water1/2 cup fat-free plain yogurt1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon prepared mustard1/2 teaspoon garlic powderHot cooked egg noodles, optional Preparation Broil beef 4-6 in. from the heat for 6-9 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)....

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked egg noodles1 pound ground beef1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed nacho cheese soup, undiluted1 jar (5-3/4 ounces) sliced pimiento-stuffed olives, drained1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese2 cups crushed tortilla chips1/3 cup prepared ranch salad dressingShredded lettuce, sour cream and/or salsa, optional Preparation Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 7 milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 ounces each), chopped20 large marshmallows1/2 cup 2% milk2 cups whipped topping1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)Additional whipped topping, optional Preparation In a large heavy saucepan, combine the candy bars, marshmallows and milk. Cook and stir over low heat until smooth. Remove from the heat; cool. Fold in whipped topping; pour into crust. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Garnish with additional whipped topping if desired....

Ingredients 1 cup shredded cooked chicken breast1 hard-boiled large egg, chopped1/2 cup unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained1/3 cup mayonnaise1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted1/2 cup fresh baby spinach8 slices white bread, crusts removed Preparation In a small bowl, combine the chicken, egg, pineapple, mayonnaise, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in pecans. Place spinach on 4 slices of bread; top with chicken salad and remaining bread....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened3 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 teaspoons grated orange zest1/2 teaspoon orange or vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon saltColored sugar Preparation In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in orange zest and extract. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Using a cookie press fitted with the disk of your choice, press cookies 1 in....

Ingredients 1 broiler/fryer chicken (4 pounds), cut up and skin removed1/4 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth1/2 cup chopped pimiento-stuffed olives1/4 cup capers, drained2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano1 tablespoon minced fresh mint1 tablespoon cider vinegar2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme Preparation Sprinkle chicken with pepper. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, brown chicken on all sides in oil. Remove and keep warm....

Ingredients 2 egg whites1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup dry bread crumbs2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1-1/2 teaspoons onion salt1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning1 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon pepper3 medium unpeeled baking potatoes (1 pound) Preparation In a shallow bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. In another shallow bowl, combine the flour, bread crumbs, cheese and seasonings. Cut each potato lengthwise into eight wedges. Dip potatoes into egg whites, then coat with crumb mixture....

Ingredients Dash salt1-1/2 ounces tequila1/2 ounce lime juice1/2 cup grapefruit soda or sparkling peach citrus sodaLime wedge Preparation In a highball glass filled with ice, combine salt, tequila and lime juice. Top with soda. Garnish with lime.

Ingredients 1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)3 tablespoons all-purpose flourPinch salt1-1/2 cups milk3/4 cup butter, softened3/4 cup shortening1-1/2 cups sugarYellow, red and green liquid food coloring1/4 teaspoon each lemon, peppermint, almond and vanilla extract3 tablespoons baking cocoa Preparation Prepare and bake cake according to the package directions, using two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely....

Ingredients Dough for single-crust pie3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup creamy peanut butter2/3 cup sugar3 tablespoons cornstarch2 tablespoons all-purpose flourDash salt3 cups 2% milk3 large egg yolks2 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon vanilla extractMERINGUE:3 large egg whitesDash cream of tartar1/4 cup sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge....

Ingredients 1 cup olive oil1/2 cup lemon juice6 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon ground allspice1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)3 medium lemons, thinly slicedSPICE BLEND:2 teaspoons paprika1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning1/4 teaspoon ground allspice1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In a small bowl, whisk the first eight ingredients until blended. Pour 1 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag....