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Ingredients 1 pound beef ribeye steak, thinly sliced1 tablespoon butter1 medium green pepper, seeded and thinly sliced1 medium onion, thinly sliced3/4 cup 2% milk1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese1 ounce Velveeta1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper15 egg roll wrappers Oil for deep-fat frying1/3 cup sweet chili sauce Preparation In a large skillet, cook steak slices in butter over medium-high heat until browned, 4-6 minutes. Add pepper slices and onion; cook until tender, 3-4 minutes....

Ingredients 10 slices white bread3/4 cup butter, melted5 large eggs, room temperature1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained1/4 cup dried currants or raisins1 cup sugar1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamonWhipped cream, optional Preparation Place bread on a baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 4 minutes; turn over and bake 4 minutes longer or until very light brown. Cut toasted bread into 1-in. cubes. Toss with melted butter; set aside....

Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef1 large onion, chopped3-1/2 cups spaghetti sauce1 package (16 ounces) spiral or cavatappi pasta, cooked and drained4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese8 ounces sliced pepperoni Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce and pasta. Transfer to 2 greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Sprinkle with cheese. Arrange pepperoni over the top....

Ingredients 1/2 cup pomegranate juice2/3 cup sugar, divided3/4 teaspoon lemon juice2 cups heavy whipping cream1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar1-1/2 teaspoons water6 egg yolks, beaten1 teaspoon vanilla extractTOPPING:2-1/2 teaspoons sugar1/3 cup pomegranate seeds Preparation In a small saucepan, combine the pomegranate juice, 1/3 cup sugar and lemon juice. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Stir in the cream, brown sugar, water and remaining sugar. Cook until bubbles form around sides of pan....

Ingredients 4 bacon strips, diced1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 to 4 pounds)1 large onion, thinly sliced1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped4-1/2 teaspoons chili powder1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper1 cup chicken broth, divided2/3 cup orange juice1/4 cup all-purpose flourHot mashed potatoes, optional Preparation In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; set aside. Cut roast in half....

Ingredients 1 prebaked 12-inch thin whole wheat pizza crust1/2 cup reduced-fat ranch salad dressing6 slices reduced-fat provolone cheese2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast1 medium tomato, thinly sliced2 green onions, thinly sliced1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. Place crust on an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan or baking sheet; spread with salad dressing. Top with provolone cheese, chicken, tomato and onions. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted and edges are lightly browned....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons mayonnaise2 tablespoons sour cream1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauceCRAB CAKES:1 large egg, lightly beaten1/2 cup soft bread crumbs1/4 cup mayonnaise1 teaspoon grated onion1/2 teaspoon minced fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/8 teaspoon seafood seasoning1/8 teaspoon ground mustardDash pepperDash hot pepper sauce1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed1 tablespoon canola oil Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Cover and refrigerate....

Ingredients 2 dried ancho chiles2 cups boiling water3/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro1 tablespoon lime juice1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon honey1 beef flat iron steak or top sirloin steak (1 pound)Salt and pepper to taste4 fat-free flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and diced1 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend1 cup torn romaine1/2 cup chopped tomatoes1/4 cup chopped red onion Preparation Place chiles in a small bowl....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup quick-cooking oats1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 large egg1/3 cup vegetable oil1/3 cup orange juice or white grape juice1 teaspoon grated orange zest1 cup diced fresh or frozen rhubarb, thawed and drainedTOPPING:1/4 cup quick-cooking oats1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons chopped pecans2 tablespoons butter, softened1/8 teaspoon ground ginger1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; set aside....

Ingredients 1 1/2 lb. broccoli 2 tbsp. white-wine vinegar 1/4 c. drained bottled horseradish 2 tsp. Dijon mustard 3/4 tsp. salt tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 1/2 c. olive or other oil 3 tbsp. sour cream 3/4 lb. thick-sliced (1/8 inch) roast beef 2 1/2 c. halved cherry tomatoes 6 scallions including green tops Preparation Step 1Separate the broccoli tops into small florets. Peel the broccoli stems and cut them in half lengthwise and then into 1/4-inch slices....

Ingredients 1 fresh beef brisket (1 pound)1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon salt1-1/2 teaspoons Liquid Smoke, optional1 bay leafBARBECUE SAUCE:2/3 cup ketchup2 tablespoons water4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon brown sugar1 teaspoon ground mustard1/2 teaspoon celery seed1/2 teaspoon Liquid Smoke, optionalDash cayenne pepperDash pepper Preparation Place brisket, fat side up, in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine the chili powder, pepper and salt; rub over brisket....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, cubed1 small onion, finely chopped1 garlic clove, minced3 pounds potatoes (about 6 medium), cut into 1/2-inch cubes1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn5 cups chicken broth1-1/2 teaspoons salt3/4 teaspoon celery salt3/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1 pound cod or halibut fillets, cut into 3/4-inch pieces1 cup heavy whipping cream Preparation In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 3-4 minutes....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/4 cup butter, melted1 tablespoon brown sugar3/4 cup finely chopped pecansSAUCE:1 cup heavy whipping cream1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a shallow bowl, combine flour and rosemary; in a separate shallow bowl, combine butter and brown sugar....

Ingredients 8 frozen waffles6 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup packed brown sugar1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup chopped pecans1 cup maple syrupConfectioners’ sugar4 fresh strawberries, cut in half Preparation Toast waffles according to package directions. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, brown sugar, cinnamon and vanilla until smooth. Stir in pecans. Spread over four waffles; top with remaining waffles. Drizzle with syrup. Sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar; garnish with a strawberry....

Ingredients 1 pound uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined3 teaspoons olive oil, divided1 large sweet orange pepper, sliced1 large sweet red pepper, sliced1 small onion, halved and sliced1 cup pineapple tidbits1 envelope fajita seasoning mix1/3 cup water8 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed1/2 cup crumbled Cotija or shredded mozzarella cheese8 large romaine lettuce leaves Preparation Cook shrimp in 2 teaspoons oil in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet over medium heat until shrimp turn pink, 4-6 minutes....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups whole milk1/2 cup sugar2 teaspoons whole pink peppercorns, crushedDash salt5 egg yolks, beaten1 cup heavy whipping cream1/2 cup sake Preparation In a small heavy saucepan, heat the milk, sugar, peppercorns and salt until bubbles form around sides of pan. Whisk a small amount of hot mixture into the egg yolks. Return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture is thickened and coats the back of a spoon....

Ingredients 4 lb. plums 3/4 c. sugar, for the filling 2 tbsp. cornstarch 2 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 c. cornmeal 3/4 c. sugar, for the dough 2 tbsp. minced candied ginger 1 tbsp. baking powder 1 tsp. kosher salt 2 stick cold unsalted butter 3/4 c. milk Preparation Step 1Make the filling: In a bowl, toss the plums with the sugar and cornstarch and let stand for 10 minutes.Step 2Meanwhile, make the dough: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced5 cups cubed cooked chicken1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1 cup sour cream1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drainedTOPPING:1/2 cup butter, melted1-1/3 cups finely crushed butter-flavored crackers2 teaspoons poppy seeds Preparation In a large skillet, melt butter. Saute mushrooms until tender. Stir in the chicken, soup, sour cream and pimientos. Spoon mixture into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the topping ingredients....

Ingredients 1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast or pork loin roast (2 to 3 pounds), cut into 3-inch cubes1/2 cup lime juice1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes12 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed2 cups shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese2 medium avocados, peeled and diced2 medium tomatoes, diced1 medium onion, dicedShredded lettuceMinced fresh cilantro, optionalSalsa Preparation In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine pork, lime juice, salt, pepper and pepper flakes....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground ginger2 tablespoons water2 tablespoons honey2 teaspoons canola oil1-1/4 pounds pecan halves (about 5 cups) Preparation Combine the sugar, pie spice, salt and ginger; set aside. In a Dutch oven, bring the water, honey and oil to a boil. Add pecans; cook and stir until all of the liquid is evaporated, about 1 minute. Immediately sprinkle with reserved sugar mixture; toss to coat....