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Ingredients 4 medium ripe apricots, peeled and sliced2 large ripe nectarines, peeled and sliced2 large ripe peaches, peeled and sliced2/3 cup sugar, divided2 tablespoons cornstarch1 tablespoon cold butter, cut into small pieces1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup cornmeal2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon salt1/2 cup milk1/4 cup canola oil Preparation In a large bowl, combine the fruit, 1/3 cup sugar and cornstarch. Spoon into a greased 8-in. square baking dish....

Ingredients 1 red onion 1 medium tomato 1/2 red bell pepper 1/2 green bell pepper 1/2 yellow bell pepper 3/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 3 tbsp. lemon juice kosher salt Freshly ground pepper 1 1/2 lb. boneless leg of lamb roast 1 1/2 lb. beef short ribs 1 1/2 lb. fresh chorizo or hot Italian sausage Preparation Step 1In a large bowl, combine the onion with the tomato, bell peppers, olive oil, and lemon juice....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons melted butter, divided1 tablespoon cornmeal1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust6 tablespoons olive bruschetta 18 slices thinly sliced hard salami12 slices thinly sliced Black Forest deli ham6 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese6 slices provolone cheese1 tablespoon sesame seeds Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Grease a 12-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet with 1 tablespoon butter. Sprinkle with cornmeal. Unroll pizza dough; cut into 6 portions. On a floured surface, roll each portion into a 6-in....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, diced1 tablespoon olive oil8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro1 teaspoon ground turmeric1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon sea salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon chili powder1 cup golden raisins1/2 to 1 cup chopped pitted green olives1 medium lemon, sliced2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup chicken broth or water4 cups hot cooked brown rice Preparation In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine onion and oil....

Ingredients 2-1/4 cups ketchup1-1/2 cups beef broth1 large onion, chopped1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup white wine vinegar2 tablespoons chili powder2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce3 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 fresh beef brisket (5 to 7 pounds), trimmed2 tablespoons Liquid Smoke, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the first nine ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat....

Ingredients 2 cups Miracle Whip1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon salt4 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 3/4 pound)4 cups fresh cauliflowerets (about 3/4 pound)1 medium red onion, sliced1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained1 large head iceberg lettuce, torn1 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled2 cups croutons, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the Miracle Whip, cheese, sugar, basil and salt. Add broccoli, cauliflower, onion, and water chestnuts; toss....

Ingredients 1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)6 large eggs2/3 cup water1/4 cup canola oilFILLING:1-3/4 cups half-and-half cream1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix3/4 cup chunky peanut butter1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chipsBaking cocoa, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Line 2 greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans with parchment. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, water and oil; beat on low speed 30 seconds....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (8 ounces) no-salt-added tomato sauce1/2 cup dry red wine1/4 cup tomato paste1-3/4 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided2 large eggs2 tablespoons water1/2 cup all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups dry bread crumbs1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 medium eggplants, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices9 ounces uncooked multigrain spaghetti6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, halved and thinly sliced1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley...

Ingredients 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing1/2 cup soy sauce6 bone-in chicken breast halves1/8 teaspoon onion salt1/8 teaspoon garlic saltKale leaves and spiced apple rings, optional Preparation In a measuring cup, combine salad dressing and soy sauce. Pour 3/4 cup into a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal the bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight, turning several times. Refrigerate remaining marinade for basting. Drain chicken discarding marinade....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 tablespoon mayonnaise1/4 cup sliced green olives with pimientos, drained and chopped2 to 3 tablespoons vodka2 tablespoons olive juice1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepperAssorted fresh vegetables Preparation In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and mayonnaise until blended. Stir in the olives, vodka, olive juice and pepper. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Spoon into a martini glass if desired. Serve with vegetables.

Ingredients 2 packages (1.9 ounces each) frozen miniature phyllo tart shells1 large egg1/4 cup 2% milk1/4 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1/8 teaspoon salt1 can (6 ounces) lump crabmeat, drained2 tablespoons shredded Monterey Jack cheese1 tablespoon chopped green onionThinly sliced green onions, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Place tart shells in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. In a small bowl, whisk egg, milk, mayonnaise, flour and salt until smooth. Stir in crab, cheese and chopped onion....

Ingredients 6 oz. bittersweet chocolate 1 c. heavy cream 1 large candy cane Vegetable oil cooking spray 3 large egg whites 3/4 c. sugar 1/4 tsp. pure peppermint extract Red gel-paste food coloring Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 175 degrees F. Trace 16 circles onto each of 2 pieces of parchment using a 1 3/4-inch round cookie cutter, spacing about 2 inches apart. Coat 2 baking sheets with cooking spray, and top each with a sheet of parchment, traced side down....

Ingredients 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/4 teaspoon onion powder1/4 teaspoon sugar1 tube (11 ounces) refrigerated thin pizza crust1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheeseOPTIONAL TOPPINGS:Pepperoni, olives, sausage, onion, green pepper, Canadian bacon, pineapple, tomatoes, fresh basil and crushed red pepper flakes Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. In a small bowl, mix the first 6 ingredients. Unroll pizza crust; cut into 16 squares....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons mayonnaise4 hot dog buns, split4 slices process American cheese1/4 pound sliced deli ham1/4 pound sliced deli turkey4 slices tomato, halved1 cup shredded lettuce Preparation Spread mayonnaise over cut side of bun bottoms. Layer with cheese, ham, turkey, tomato and lettuce; replace bun tops.

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 large onion, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, drained1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon salt2-2/3 cups cooked brown riceChopped green onions, optional Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and pepper over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain....

Ingredients 2 cups mayonnaise1 cup sour cream1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1 tablespoon dried minced onion1 teaspoon sugarDash each garlic salt and seasoned salt Preparation In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour. Serve with raw vegetables or tortilla chips.

Ingredients 1 pound fresh baby carrots2 tablespoons honey mustard1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dill weed2 teaspoons butter Preparation Place 1 in. of water in a large saucepan; add carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. Add the mustard, dill and butter; stir until butter is melted.

Ingredients 8 ounces dried black beans (about 1 cup)2 pounds boneless pork shoulder butt roast, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes3 bone-in beef short ribs (about 1-1/2 pounds) 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1-1/4 cups diced onion3 garlic cloves, minced1 bay leaf3/4 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 cups chicken broth1 cup water1/2 cup beef broth8 ounces smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slicesOrange sectionsHot cooked rice, optional Preparation Rinse and sort beans; soak according to package directions....

Ingredients 1 carton (4 ounces) whipped cream cheese with cinnamon and brown sugar1 cup pumpkin pie filling1/2 cup whipped topping6 individual graham cracker tart shellsAdditional whipped topping and ground cinnamon Preparation In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese and pumpkin until blended. Fold in whipped topping. Fill tart shells. Garnish each with additional whipped topping and sprinkle with cinnamon. Store in the refrigerator.

Ingredients 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 cup chicken broth1/4 cup butter, cubed2 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon chopped onion1/8 teaspoon baking soda2 cups heavy whipping cream Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the first six ingredients. Cover and simmer for 1 hour. In the top of a double boiler or metal bowl, heat cream over simmering water; add to tomato mixture just before serving.