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Ingredients 1/3 cup sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon celery seed1/2 cup milk1/4 cup vinegar1 egg, beaten1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup chopped onion1/4 cup mayonnaise7 medium red potatoes, cubed and cooked3 hard-boiled large eggs, choppedLettuce leaves and paprika, optional Preparation In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, mustard, salt and celery seed. Stir in the milk, vinegar and beaten egg until smooth. Add butter. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped2 tablespoons canola oil2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup water1/4 cup creamy peanut butter1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon chili powder2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons soy sauce1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation In a small saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the water, peanut butter, sugar and chili powder. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until slightly thickened....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil2 medium onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon dried oregano1 cup dry red wine1 pound small red potatoes, quartered1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms2 medium leeks (white portions only), sliced1 cup fresh baby carrots2-1/2 cups water1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes1 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperFresh basil leaves Preparation In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 1/4 cup honey1/4 cup lemon juice1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest1 small mango, peeled and diced1 tablespoon canola oil1 small onion, peeled and quartered1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and halved1 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground allspice1/4 teaspoon pepper2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each) Preparation In a small bowl, whisk the honey, lemon juice and zest until blended. Set aside 1/4 cup. In a small bowl, gently combine the mango and remaining honey mixture; cover and refrigerate....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into strips1 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons olive oil3 shallots, thinly sliced4 garlic cloves, minced1-1/2 cups white wine1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and quartered2 sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil), chopped1 tablespoon capers, drained1 tablespoon cornstarch1 cup heavy whipping cream3/4 cup pitted Greek olives, halved1/2 cup shredded Asiago cheese, divided3 tablespoons minced fresh basil1 tablespoon minced fresh thymeHot cooked linguineAdditional minced fresh basil...

Ingredients 1 1/2 c. butter 3/4 c. honey 1 tsp. vanilla extract c. almonds 1 3/4 c. whole wheat flour 1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour Jam or preserves for filling Preparation Step 1In large bowl, with mixer on medium speed, cream butter, honey, and vanilla. Add almonds and flours, and mix until well blended. Divide dough into 4 pieces; wrap each in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours.Step 2Preheat oven to 325° F....

Ingredients 24 homemade Mini Baguettes or mini rolls 3 1/2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 lb. boneless rib-eye steak salt Pepper 1 shallot 1/2 green bell pepper 1 1/2 c. Homemade Cheese Sauce all-purpose flour 6 store-bought frozen rolls (such as Parker House) 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 tbsp. flour 1 c. milk (whole or low fat) salt Pepper tsp. dry mustard 1 pinch cayenne pepper c. grated sharp Cheddar cheese...

Ingredients 1 1/2 c. unsalted butter 3/4 c. unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder 1/2 c. boiling water 3 c. sifted cake flour (not self-rising) 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 2 1/4 c. sugar 4 large eggs 1 tbsp. pure vanilla extract 1 c. whole milk Mrs. Milman’s Chocolate Frosting Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter three 8-inch round cake pans. Line bottoms with parchment; butter parchment. Dust with cocoa powder; tap out excess....

Ingredients 1/4 cup unsalted butter2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips8 cups cubed challah or brioche1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts4 large eggs1-1/2 cups fat-free milk1/2 cup fat-free half-and-half1/2 cup Nutella1/4 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon saltSweetened whipped cream, optional Preparation Microwave butter and chocolate chips until melted, 30-45 seconds; stir until smooth. Cool. In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray, combine bread cubes and hazelnuts. In a large bowl, combine next 7 ingredients, mixing well....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1-1/4 cups sugar, divided1 large egg, room temperature1 cup buttermilk1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups chopped rhubarb1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamonMILK TOPPING:1-1/2 cups whole milk1/3 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, cream butter and 1 cup sugar. Add egg; beat well. Combine buttermilk and vanilla; set aside. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add alternately with buttermilk and vanilla to the creamed mixture....

Ingredients 3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes1 envelope fajita seasoning mix, divided 1 large onion, chopped1 large green pepper, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese Preparation Cook macaroni according to package directions for al dente....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons active dry yeast3-1/2 cups bread flour1 teaspoon salt1 large egg3/4 cups cream-style cottage cheese3/4 cups sour cream3 tablespoons sugar3 tablespoons minced dried onion2 tablespoons dill seed1-1/2 tablespoons butter Preparation In bread machine pan, place first 4 ingredients in order given. In a saucepan, combine remaining ingredients and heat just until warm (do not boil). Pour into bread pan. Select white bread setting. Bake according to bread machine directions....

Ingredients 4 large navel oranges, peeled and sliced2 cans (6 ounces each) pitted ripe olives, drained1 tablespoon canola oil1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Arrange orange slices along outer edge of a serving dish, leaving center open. Place olives in center of dish. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with pepper.

Ingredients 2 large fennel bulbs1 medium potato1 shallot2 garlic cloves2 cups 2% milk1 cup chicken broth3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley2 packages (10 ounces each) fresh butternut squash ravioliAdditional grated Parmesan cheese, optional Preparation Chop enough fennel fronds to measure 1 tablespoon; reserve, discarding the rest of the tops or saving for another use. Core and slice fennel bulbs. Peel and cube potato....

Ingredients 5 tablespoons mayonnaise2 teaspoons red curry paste2 packages frozen riced cauliflower (10 ounces each)3 tablespoons sesame oil1-1/2 pounds uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon seasoned salt1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced1/2 medium cucumber, sliced1/2 cup julienned carrots2 green onions, thinly sliced1 medium lime, quartered Preparation In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and red curry paste. Prepare riced cauliflower according to package directions....

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni1 can (4-1/2 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained2 celery ribs, sliced3/4 cup garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained3/4 cup kidney beans1/2 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup cubed Monterey Jack cheese1/2 cup cubed Colby-Monterey Jack cheese1/4 cup Italian salad dressing2 tablespoons white wine vinegar2 teaspoons seasoned salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drain macaroni and rinse in cold water....

Ingredients 3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed and coarsely chopped1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained2 cups miniature marshmallows1 medium apple, choppedSugar substitute equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar1/8 teaspoon salt1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed1/4 cup chopped walnuts Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cranberries, pineapple, marshmallows, apple, sugar substitute and salt. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Just before serving, fold in whipped topping and walnuts....

Ingredients 1 can (2 pounds 8 ounces) cut sweet potatoes, drained1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained1/2 cup maple syrup1/2 cup pecan halves1/4 cup sliced dried apricots1/4 cup packed brown sugar1 tablespoon butter, melted1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Place sweet potatoes in an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over the potatoes. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes or until heated through....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons cornstarch2/3 cup water1-1/2 cups real maple syrup2 tablespoons butterPastry for double-crust pie Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large saucepan, whisk cornstarch and water until smooth; whisk in syrup. Bring to boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in butter until melted. Set aside to cool. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough for bottom crust to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in....

Ingredients 1 bottle (750 milliliters) white wine1 can (12 ounces) lemon-lime soda1 medium lemon, sliced1 cup Anejo tequila1/2 cup seedless red grapes, halved1/2 cup mixed fresh berries1/4 cup agave nectar or honey3 tablespoons lemon juice Preparation In a large pitcher or punch bowl, combine all ingredients. Refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours. Serve over ice.