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Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour1 cup sugar3/4 cup packed brown sugar1 tablespoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1 cup canola oil1 cup crushed pineapple, drained3 eggs1 teaspoon rum extract1 cup chopped pecans3/4 cup raisins Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugars, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cloves. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, pineapple, eggs and extract. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened....

Ingredients 1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice1/4 cup white vinegar1 teaspoon ground cumin1 garlic clove, mincedMixed salad greens Preparation In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the pineapple juice, vinegar, cumin and garlic; shake well. Serve with salad greens. Refrigerate leftovers; shake or stir before serving.

Ingredients 3 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 8 cups)1 large onion, chopped1 jar (7 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped1 small celery rib, chopped6 cups chicken broth1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon rubbed sage1/3 cup all-purpose flour2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided 8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro Preparation Place first 9 ingredients in a 6-qt....

Ingredients 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs1 tablespoon plus 2/3 cup sugar, divided 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon2-1/2 tablespoons butter, melted2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened2 to 3 teaspoons vanilla extract2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beatenTOPPING (optional):4 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped3 tablespoons heavy whipping creamSliced fresh strawberries or raspberries, optional Preparation Grease a 6-in. springform pan. Place trivet insert and 1 cup water in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker....

Ingredients 1/3 cup julienned green pepper1/4 teaspoon chili powderDash salt1 teaspoon olive oil1/8 teaspoon minced garlic2/3 cup diced cooked chicken1 prebaked mini pizza crust1/4 cup salsa1/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese Preparation In a large skillet, cook the green pepper, chili powder and salt in oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until pepper is crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add chicken; heat through. Spoon onto pizza crust; top with salsa and cheese....

Ingredients 5 slices sourdough or multigrain bread, toasted1 cup reduced-fat cream cheeseSTRAWBERRY BASIL TOAST:1 cup sliced fresh strawberries1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves, sliced1/8 teaspoon sea saltMANGO CHILI TOAST:1/2 medium mango, peeled and sliced1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest1/4 teaspoon chili powderKIWI MINT TOAST:1 medium kiwifruit, peeled and sliced1/4 cup green grapes, halved2 teaspoons minced fresh mintTANGERINE-THYME:1 tangerine, peeled and sectioned1 tablespoon coarsely chopped pistachios1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thymeBERRY SERRANO TOAST:1/3 cup fresh blueberries1/3 cup fresh blackberries, halved1 teaspoon honey1/4 serrano pepper, slicedMIXED BERRY TOAST:1/4 cup sliced fresh strawberries2 tablespoons fresh blueberries2 tablespoons fresh blackberries, halved1 teaspoon honeyAVOCADO TOMATO TOAST:1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced1/4 cup heirloom cherry tomatoes, halvedCoarsely ground pepperRASPBERRY PEACH TOAST:1/3 cup sliced peaches1/4 cup fresh raspberriesMinced fresh mintCITRUS KIWI TOAST:1/4 small navel orange, sliced1/2 tangerine, sliced1/2 medium kiwifruit, sliced1 teaspoon pistachios, chopped...

Ingredients Dough for single-crust pie3 large eggs2 cups sugar1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup evaporated milk2 teaspoons vanilla extractDash salt5-1/2 cups fresh or frozen raspberriesTOPPING:1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup cold butter Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. 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. Refrigerate 30 minutes....

Ingredients 1/4 c. sugar c. sugar 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice 1 store-bought pound cake 1 bar reduced-fat cream cheese 1 c. heavy cream 3 c. fresh blueberries 3 c. fresh raspberries Preparation Step 1Make lemon syrup: In a small saucepan, bring 1/4 cup sugar, lemon juice, and 1/4 cup water to a boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Let cool completely, then brush over both sides of cake slices....

Ingredients 12 lollipop sticks12 large marshmallows8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped1 tablespoon shorteningStyrofoam block24 candy eyeballs12 red-hot candies12 thin miniature pretzels, broken in halfHoliday sprinkles, optional Preparation Insert one lollipop stick into each marshmallow. In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip marshmallows in chocolate mixture, turning to coat; allow excess to drip off. Insert pops into Styrofoam to keep upright. Let stand to set slightly, about 15 minutes....

Ingredients 5 cups uncooked egg noodles2 cans (14 ounces each) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted3/4 cup whole milk1/2 cup chopped onion3 tablespoons prepared mustard3/4 pound sliced deli corned beef, chopped2 cups shredded Swiss cheese2 slices day-old light rye bread2 tablespoons butter, melted Preparation Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the sauerkraut, soup, milk, onion and mustard....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1-3/4 cups sugar1/2 cup baking cocoa2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon salt1 large egg2/3 cup canola oil1 cup buttermilk1 cup strong brewed coffeeFROSTING:5 tablespoons butter1 cup sugar1/3 cup whole milk1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping1 cup chopped pecans, toasted Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In another bowl, whisk egg, oil and buttermilk. Add to the dry ingredients and stir well....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons cold butter3/4 to 1 cup buttermilk1 tablespoon fat-free milk Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in enough buttermilk just to moisten dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 3-4 times. Pat or roll to 3/4-in....

Ingredients 3 whole garlic bulbs6 large onions, halved5 fresh rosemary sprigs1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds)2 cups white wine3 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary3/4 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup all-purpose flour Preparation Remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut tops off of garlic bulbs. Place the garlic, onions and rosemary sprigs in a shallow roasting pan. Pat turkey dry. Tuck wings under turkey; tie drumsticks together....

Ingredients 2 medium green peppers, julienned1 small onion, sliced4 garlic cloves, minced, divided1 tablespoon olive oil2 cups cooked beef sirloin or round steak (3/4 pound), thinly sliced1/2 teaspoon salt, optional1/8 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup butter, softened4 French or Italian sandwich rolls, split and toasted Preparation In a large skillet, saute the green peppers, onion and half of the garlic in oil until vegetables are tender. Add steak, salt if desired and pepper; heat through....

Ingredients 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained1 cup honey barbecue sauce1/3 cup finely chopped onion2 tablespoons chili sauce4 bone-in pork loin chops (8 ounces each) Preparation In a small bowl, combine the pineapple, barbecue sauce, onion and chili sauce. Pour half into a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. Top with pork chops and remaining sauce. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until meat is tender.

Ingredients 1 large onion, chopped2 tablespoons vegetable oil3/4 cup ketchup2 to 4 tablespoons brown sugar1 teaspoon prepared mustard1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke, optional1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3 cups cooked long grain rice2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained Preparation In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Remove from the heat; stir in ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, liquid smoke if desired, salt and pepper. Stir in rice and beans....

Ingredients 2 stick unsalted butter 3/4 c. confectioners’ sugar 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 tbsp. finely grated lemon zest 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 2 c. all-purpose flour salt Royal Icing poppy seeds Preparation Step 1Make the cookies: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Beat butter, sugar, vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice until combined. Beat in flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Wrap dough in plastic wrap, and refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours....

Ingredients 12 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 3 pounds)2 medium green peppers, chopped1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic, undrained1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1 medium onion, chopped1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth1/4 cup dry red wine or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth3 garlic cloves, minced3/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons cornstarch2 tablespoons cold water Minced fresh parsley, optional Preparation Place chicken in an 6- or 8-qt. electric pressure cooker....

Ingredients 1 frozen pound cake (10-3/4 ounces), thawed3 cups cold milk2 packages (3.9 ounces each) instant chocolate pudding mix3 cups whipped topping1/2 cup chopped walnuts3/4 cup chopped Oreo cookies Preparation Cut cake horizontally into fourths; place two pieces side by side in an 8-in. square dish. In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set; fold in whipped topping....

Ingredients 1 garlic clove, minced1/4 cup butter, melted2 tubes (10.2 ounces each) refrigerated biscuits1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/4 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon fennel seed1/4 teaspoon dried oregano Preparation In a 10-inch cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, saute garlic in butter for 1 minute; remove from pan and set aside. Separate biscuits; cut biscuits in half horizontally. Place half in an even layer in skillet, overlapping as necessary. Brush with butter mixture; sprinkle with half of the cheese and herbs....