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Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese1 tablespoon sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon dill weed3 tablespoons cold butter1 large egg1/2 cup fat-free plain yogurt1/2 cup fat-free milk1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. In another bowl, whisk the egg, yogurt and milk....

Ingredients 4 boneless pork loin chops (6 ounces each)1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt1 tablespoon canola oil3/4 cup pineapple preserves1/4 cup chardonnay or chicken broth3 tablespoons Dijon mustard Preparation Sprinkle pork chops with seasoned salt. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown pork chops on both sides. In a small bowl, mix preserves, chardonnay and mustard; add to pan. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 5-7 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145°....

Ingredients 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided6 ounces sliced pepperoni2 large eggs, divided use1 teaspoon garlic powder3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning, divided1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional2 loaves (1 pound each) frozen bread dough, thawed1/3 cup pizza sauceOptional: additional pizza sauce, warmed Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine mozzarella, ricotta, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, pepperoni, 1 egg, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning and, if desired, crushed red pepper flakes; set aside....

Ingredients 1/2 cup apple cider or juice1/2 cup soy sauce2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon ground mustard1 teaspoon dried thyme1 teaspoon ground ginger2 pork tenderloins (about 1 pound each)PLUM SAUCE:1/2 cup plum preserves1/4 cup finely chopped onion1/4 cup apricot preserves2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons apple cider or juice2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons ketchup1 garlic clove, minced Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Pour 3/4 cup into a large resealable plastic bag; add the pork....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) spiral pasta1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni, halved1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained1/2 cup diced sweet red pepper1/2 cup diced green pepper4 medium fresh mushrooms, sliced2 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil2 teaspoons salt1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 cup olive oil2/3 cup lemon juice...

Ingredients 1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets (about 6 cups)3 garlic cloves1/3 cup spreadable cream cheese1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place 1 in. of water in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Add cauliflower and garlic cloves; cook, covered, until tender, 8-10 minutes. Drain; transfer to a food processor. Add remaining ingredients; process until smooth. Return to pan; heat through, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups sugar2 teaspoons baking powder2 teaspoons baking soda1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 teaspoon salt5 large eggs, room temperature1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin1/2 cup water1/2 cup canola oil1 teaspoon vanilla extractCREAM CHEESE FILLING:4 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup butter, softened2 cups confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt....

Ingredients 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened3/4 cup sugar1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin2 tablespoons ground cinnamon2 teaspoons ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon ground cloves2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 carton (16 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed1 package (11.3 ounces) toffee shortbread cookies, broken into pieces1 package (5-1/4 ounces) thin ginger cookies, coarsely crushed1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons hot caramel ice cream topping, divided1 cup milk chocolate English toffee bits, divided Preparation Beat cream cheese and sugar until blended....

Ingredients 4 boneless chicken breasts extra-virgin olive oil salt Pepper 3 oz. pecorino, Gruyere, or other semimoist, semihard cheese 16 large fresh basil leaves 1 oz. grana padano cheese 3 to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Preparation Step 1Adult and Child Spread the chicken breasts out on a cutting board and cover with plastic wrap. Pound each breast with the mallet until it becomes thinner and flatter. Remove the plastic wrap....

Ingredients 2 cups raisins1-1/2 cups water1/2 cup shortening2 cups packed brown sugar3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup buttermilk1 teaspoon baking soda3 large eggs, beatenConfectioners’ sugar Preparation In a saucepan, combine raisins and water. Cook until plump. Drain and set aside raisins, reserving 10 tablespoons cooking liquid. In a bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Combine flour, cinnamon, cloves nutmeg and salt; set aside....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour and baking powder; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Roll out dough between 2 sheets of waxed paper into a 12-in....

Ingredients 3 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1 3/4 stick butter 1 1/4 c. sugar 2 large eggs 1 large egg yolk 3/4 c. buttermilk 1 tbsp. pure vanilla extract 1 tbsp. freshly grated lemon zest 4 c. confectioners’ sugar 1/4 c. milk 3 tbsp. heavy cream 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract Red no-taste gel food coloring Preparation Step 1To make cookies: Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Ingredients CRUST:1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 20 squares)3/4 cup finely chopped nuts1/4 cup sugar1/3 cup butter, meltedFILLING:4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1-1/4 cups sugar4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten1 tablespoon lemon juice2 teaspoons grated lemon zest1 teaspoon vanilla extractTOPPING:2 cups sour cream1/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a bowl, combine the crumbs, nuts and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 10-in....

Ingredients 2 1/2 c. plus 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 tsp. salt 2 tsp. granulated sugar 2 stick cold unsalted butter (8 ounces) 1/2 c. cold solid vegetable shortening ice water 4 1/2 lb. Golden Delicious apples juice of 1 large lemon 1 c. packed dark brown sugar 1/4 tsp. cinnamon 2 tsp. milk Preparation Step 1MAKE THE DOUGH: In a food processor, pulse 2 1/2 cups of the flour with the salt and 1 teaspoon of sugar....

Ingredients 2/3 cup water1/3 cup quinoa, rinsed2 tablespoons prepared pesto1 tablespoon finely chopped sweet onion1 tablespoon olive oil1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar1/4 teaspoon salt1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered2/3 cup fresh mozzarella cheese pearls (about 4 ounces)2 tablespoons minced fresh basil, optional Preparation In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil; stir in quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 10-12 minutes. Cool slightly....

Ingredients 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce3 tablespoons beer or nonalcoholic beer2 tablespoons diced onion1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot1 pork tenderloin (3/4 pound), cut into 1/4-inch slices2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon white wine vinegar1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon sugar1/8 teaspoon pepper2 cups shredded red cabbage1 loaf (8 ounces) French bread, halved lengthwiseRefrigerated butter-flavored spray1/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients, reserving 2 tablespoons; set aside....

Ingredients 5 oz. sliced bacon 1 small yellow onion 1 red bell pepper 2 scallions 2 clove garlic 1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme 2 medium baking potatoes, such as russets 12 large eggs 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 3/4 tsp. sweet smoked paprika Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.Step 2Heat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet or ovenproof nonstick pan over medium heat. Add bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, or until crisp and golden....

Ingredients 4 cups frozen french-fried potatoes1 envelope brown gravy mix1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup white cheddar cheese curds or cubed white cheddar cheese Preparation Prepare french-fried potatoes according to package directions. Meanwhile, prepare gravy mix according to package directions. Stir in pepper. Place fries on a serving plate; top with cheese curds and gravy.

Ingredients 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cubed2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces2 medium sweet red peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces3 cups fresh cauliflowerets2 jars (15 ounces each) tikka masala curry sauce1/2 cup water3/4 teaspoon saltMinced fresh cilantro, optional Naan flatbreads, warmed Preparation In a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker, combine chicken and vegetables; add sauce, water and salt. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 3 minutes....

Ingredients 1 egg7 pitted dried plums (prunes)1/2 cup sugar1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking sodaPinch salt24 pecan halves Preparation In a blender, puree eggs and plums until finely chopped. Pour into a bowl. Add sugar. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to plum mixture and mix well. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Top each cookie with a pecan half. Bake at 350° for 13-15 minutes or until golden brown....