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Ingredients 3 pounds fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved (about 12 cups)6 garlic cloves, halved2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes2-1/2 cups water2-1/2 cups white vinegar1 medium onion, thinly sliced1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped1/2 cup sugar3 tablespoons canning salt1 tablespoon celery seed1 tablespoon whole peppercorns Preparation Fill a Dutch oven three-fourths full with water; bring to a boil. Add Brussels sprouts in batches; cook, uncovered, 4 minutes or until crisp-tender....

Ingredients 8 to 10 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges1-1/2 cups prepared ranch salad dressing2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled, dividedMinced chives Preparation Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain. Transfer to a large bowl; mash (do not add milk, butter or seasoning)....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon rum extract1 can (13.66 ounces) coconut milk, divided1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix1 container (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed15 whole graham crackers1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted Preparation In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar and extract until smooth. Gradually beat in 1 cup coconut milk. Add pudding mix; beat on low speed until smooth....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened3 ounces cream cheese, softened1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1 large egg, room temperature3 teaspoons grated lemon zest1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 to 2 drops green food coloring2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios60 shelled pistachios (about 1/3 cup) Preparation In a large bowl, beat butter, cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar until blended. Beat in egg, lemon zest, vanilla and food coloring. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture....

Ingredients 1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise1/4 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt2 to 3 tablespoons minced fresh dill1 green onion, chopped1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil4 whole peppercorns1 bay leaf1 salmon fillet (1 pound), cut into 4 pieces Preparation For dill sauce, combine the mayonnaise, yogurt, dill, onion, and basil in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Place 2 in. of water, peppercorns and bay leaf in a large skillet....

Ingredients CRUST:4 cups coarsely shredded uncooked potatoes (about 4 large)1/2 cup chopped onion1 large egg, lightly beaten1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon saltFILLING:1-1/2 cups shredded Colby cheese, divided1/2 cup chopped onion1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham1-1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets3 large eggs, lightly beaten1 cup half-and-half cream1/2 teaspoon saltDash ground nutmegPaprika Preparation In a large bowl, combine crust ingredients; press into a well-greased 10-in. deep-dish pie plate. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup Nutella, warmed Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Grease four 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pans. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and pumpkin. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, cloves and salt; gradually beat into pumpkin mixture until blended....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons brown sugar2 teaspoons paprika1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon ground mustard1 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon pepper4 boneless pork loin chops (1 inch thick and 6 ounces each)2 tablespoons apple jelly Preparation Combine the first eight ingredients; rub over both sides of pork chops. Cook in batches on an indoor grill coated with cooking spray until a thermometer inserted in chops reads 145°, 3-4 minutes on each side....

Ingredients 2 bacon strips, chopped1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed4 boneless, skin-on chicken thighs1/8 teaspoon pepperDash salt1/3 cup chicken broth3 tablespoons lemon juice Preparation In a large skillet, cook bacon and rosemary over medium heat until bacon is crisp, stirring occasionally. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels; reserve drippings in pan. Sprinkle chicken with pepper and salt; brown in drippings on both sides....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 75 wafers)1 cup ground pecans1 cup confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons baking cocoa1/4 cup rum3 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons waterAdditional confectioners’ sugar or crushed vanilla wafers Preparation Mix together wafer crumbs, pecans, confectioners’ sugar and cocoa. Combine rum, honey and water; stir into crumb mixture. Shape into 1-in. balls. Roll in additional confectioners’ sugar or wafer crumbs. Store in an airtight container.

Ingredients 3 cups uncooked wagon wheel or spiral pasta1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, undrained1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni, quartered3/4 cup chopped green pepper1 medium onion, chopped1 jar (14 ounces) spaghetti sauce1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1 cup shredded cheddar cheese2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and place in a large bowl....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)1/2 cup prepared pesto2 jars (4-1/2 ounces each) sliced mushrooms, drained1 can (4-1/2 ounces) chopped ripe olives1 cup shredded provolone cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Flatten chicken slightly. Place in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Spoon pesto over chicken; top with mushrooms and olives. Bake, uncovered, 15-18 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted....

Ingredients 2/3 cup tarragon vinegar1/2 cup canola oil2 tablespoons water1 tablespoon sugar1-1/2 teaspoons salt1 garlic clove, mincedDash hot pepper sauce1 pound fresh mushrooms1 medium onion, thinly sliced and separatd into ringsFinely diced sweet red pepper Preparation In a large serving bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Add mushrooms and onion; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Sprinkle with red pepper before serving.

Ingredients 2 small sweet potatoes1/2 cup canned crushed pineapple4-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar1 tablespoon butter1/8 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon dried cranberries2 tablespoons chopped pecans, divided Preparation Wrap potatoes in foil and bake at 400° for 45-50 minutes or until tender. Let stand until cool enough to handle. Cut a thin slice off the top of each potato and discard. Scoop out the pulp, leaving a thin shell. In a small bowl, mash the pulp; add the pineapple, brown sugar, butter and salt....

Ingredients 1 pound bulk Italian sausage1 garlic clove, minced2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic, drained1/8 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup minced fresh basil1 tube (1 pound) polenta, cut into 1/2-inch slices1/4 cup olive oil1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation In a large skillet, cook sausage and garlic over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomatoes and pepper. Cook and stir for 4-5 minutes or until heated through....

Ingredients 7 large egg whites, room temperature2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup sugar1 tablespoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt5 large egg yolks3/4 cup water1/2 cup canola oil1 teaspoon lemon extract1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1 can (12-1/2 ounces) poppy seed filling1/2 teaspoon cream of tartarLEMON BUTTER FROSTING:6 tablespoons butter, softened4 cups confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon lemon juice1 teaspoon lemon extract3 to 5 tablespoons 2% milk Preparation Let egg whites stand at room temperature for 30 minutes....

Ingredients AIOLI:1/3 cup mayonnaise1 garlic clove, minced1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice1-1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary1 teaspoon Dijon mustardMARINADE:1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup balsamic vinegar1/4 cup honey4 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thymeBRUSCHETTA:6 large portobello mushrooms, stems and gills removed1/2 cup olive oil, divided3 medium red onions, halved and thinly sliced2 large sweet red peppers3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions3 tablespoons minced fresh basil1 garlic clove, minced1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper24 slices French bread baguette (1/4-inch thick)1 cup fresh arugula...

Ingredients 3 cups cold mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds)1/3 cup milk1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup butter, melted1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon saltTOPPING:1/3 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup chopped pecans3 tablespoons all-purpose flour3 tablespoons butter, melted Preparation In a bowl, beat the sweet potatoes, milk, brown sugar, butter, egg, vanilla and salt until fluffy. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Combine topping ingredients until blended; sprinkle over the top....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 medium onion, chopped1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 teaspoon packed brown sugar2 teaspoons chili powder1 envelope Goya Sazon with coriander and annatto (1 teaspoon) 1 teaspoon baking cocoa1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained2 teaspoons red wine vinegarOptional toppings: Sour cream and green onions...

Ingredients 5 thin slices prosciutto, sliced4 large eggs1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup cornmeal1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup whole milk1/3 cup shredded Asiago cheese4 tablespoons butter1-1/2 cups fresh arugula1 cup grape tomatoes, halved2 tablespoons creamy garlic salad dressing1 cup garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained2 tablespoons olive oil Preparation Preheat oven to 425º. In a 10-in. cast iron skillet over medium heat, cook prosciutto until crisp, 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside. Place skillet into oven while making batter....