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Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons sugar3 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup butter, softened1 large egg, room temperature1/3 cup water1/2 cup pineapple preserves1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; cut in butter until well blended. In a small bowl, whisk egg with water. Gradually add to flour mixture; stir to form a soft dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 2 portions....

Ingredients 2 c. Pecan halves all-purpose flour Perfectly Flaky Yogurt-Butter Pie Dough 1 c. light brown sugar 1/4 c. light corn syrup 1 tbsp. unsalted butter 1/2 tsp. salt 3 large eggs 2 tbsp. rum 1/4 c. crystallized ginger 6 oz. bleached all-purpose flour 1 stick cold unsalted butter 1/4 c. cold plain whole yogurt (not Greek-style) 1/2 tsp. salt Preparation Step 1To make crust: Measure the flour into a glass or ceramic bowl and freeze for 15 minutes....

Ingredients 3 cups mashed sweet potatoes2 large eggs1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup half-and-half cream1/4 cup butter, softened2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/8 teaspoon saltTOPPING:1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 cup cold butter, cubed1/2 cup chopped pecans Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients; beat until light and fluffy. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. For topping, combine the brown sugar and flour in a small bowl; cut in butter until crumbly....

Ingredients 6 cups water2 cups fresh pearl onions1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed2 tablespoons canola oil, divided2 medium red potatoes, peeled and chopped1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces3 tablespoons sherry or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth3 tablespoons cornstarch1/2 cup fat-free milk1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper10 sheets phyllo dough (14 inches x 9 inches)Refrigerated butter-flavored spray...

Ingredients 3 cups dried navy beans4 quarts cold water, divided1 medium onion, chopped1 cup ketchup1 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons molasses1 tablespoon salt2 teaspoons ground mustard1/4 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled Preparation Place beans in a Dutch oven with 2 qts. water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse. Return beans to Dutch oven; add remaining water....

Ingredients 3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-1/4-inch pieces1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 medium onion, chopped1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped4 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons dried oregano1 teaspoon ground cumin2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained, divided 2-1/2 cups chicken broth, divided 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheeseOptional toppings: sliced avocado, quartered cherry tomatoes and chopped fresh cilantro Preparation Toss chicken with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon baking powder1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided2 large eggs, room temperature1 cup canned pumpkin1/2 cup sour cream6 tablespoons butter, melted4 ounces cream cheese, divided into 14 portions7 tablespoons apricot preserves1/4 cup sliced almonds Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Whisk together first 6 ingredients and 1/2 cup sugar. In another bowl, whisk eggs, pumpkin, sour cream, melted butter and 3 tablespoons preserves until blended....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 egg yolks2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup finely chopped walnuts1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks. Gradually add flour and mix well. Stir in walnuts. Pat half of the mixture into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Spread with jam. Crumble remaining crust mixture over jam. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until lightly browned....

Ingredients 3-1/2 pounds red potatoes (about 12 medium), cubed1/4 cup Dijon-mayonnaise blend3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar3 tablespoons olive oil4 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon1-1/2 teaspoons salt3/4 teaspoon pepper6 green onions, thinly sliced Preparation Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain; transfer to a large bowl. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise blend, vinegar, oil, tarragon, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 32 soft ladyfingers, split1 envelope unflavored gelatin1/4 cup lime juice, chilled2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1 cup sugar6 ounces white baking chocolate, melted and cooled2 teaspoons grated lime zest1 cup heavy whipping cream, whippedOptional: Fresh strawberry and lime slices Preparation Arrange 20 ladyfingers around the edges and 12 ladyfingers on the bottom of an ungreased 8-in. springform pan. In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold lime juice; let stand for 1 minute....

Ingredients 3 whole garlic bulbs3 tablespoons olive oil, divided2-1/2 pounds large tomatoes, quartered and seeded1/4 teaspoon salt, divided1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided1 medium onion, chopped5 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme2 cups chicken stock1/2 cup half-and-half cream Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Remove papery outer skin from garlic bulbs, but do not peel or separate the cloves. Cut off top of garlic bulbs, exposing individual cloves....

Ingredients 3 red bell peppers 1 slice whole-grain bread 1/4 c. almonds 1 small tomato 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp. red-wine vinegar 2 clove garlic tsp. red pepper flakes Coarse salt ground pepper Preparation Step 1Heat broiler with the rack in top position. Place peppers, skin side up, on a broiler pan or baking sheet and broil until the skins blister and blacken in spots, 8 to 10 minutes....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)2 tablespoons canola oil1 cup root beer1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup ketchup4 teaspoons Dijon mustard2 teaspoons grated lemon zest Preparation Flatten chicken breasts slightly. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil for 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove and keep warm. Stir the root beer, brown sugar, ketchup, mustard and lemon zest into the skillet....

Ingredients 4 cups green cherry tomatoes3/4 cup water3/4 cup white vinegar2 tablespoons canning salt1 tablespoon sugar1 garlic clove2 dried hot red chiles Preparation In a large bowl, place tomatoes, garlic and chiles. In a saucepan, bring vinegar, water and salt to a simmer until salt dissolves. Pour over tomatoes; cover. Let stand 2 hours. Transfer to jars, if desired; seal tightly. Refrigerate up to 1 month.

Ingredients 1 cup packed brown sugar3 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 teaspoons ground mustard1 cup pineapple juice1/2 cup white vinegar1-1/2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce2 pounds miniature smoked sausages Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and mustard. Gradually stir in the pineapple juice, vinegar and soy sauce. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Add sausages; stir to coat. Cook, uncovered, until heated through, about 5 minutes longer....

Ingredients 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon paprika1 large egg6 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)2 tablespoons vegetable oil1/2 cup tomato sauce6 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and paprika. In another bowl, beat egg. Dip each pork chop in egg, then coat with crumb mixture. In a large skillet, cook pork chops in oil over medium heat until juices run clear, 6-8 minutes on each side....

Ingredients 1 large eggplant (1-1/2 pounds)1 pound ground pork1 egg1/2 cup dry bread crumbs1/2 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce Preparation Cut off stem of eggplant; cut eggplant in half lengthwise. Scoop out and reserve center, leaving a 1/2-in shell. Steam shells for 3-5 minutes or just until tender; drain. Cube reserved eggplant. In a saucepan, cook eggplant cubes in boiling water for 6-8 minutes or until tender; drain and set aside....

Ingredients 1/2 pound pork tenderloin, thinly sliced2 teaspoons vegetable oil4 fresh mushrooms, sliced3 green onions, sliced1/4 cup frozen peas3/4 cup thinly sliced cabbage4 ounces canned bean sprouts2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon sugar1 tablespoon soy sauceHot cooked rice Preparation In a large skillet, stir-fry pork in oil until no longer pink. Add the mushrooms, onions and peas; stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the cabbage, bean sprouts, garlic, ginger and sugar; stir-fry for 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil1/4 cup balsamic vinegar3 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme4 large portobello mushrooms, stems removed1 medium pear, peeled and chopped1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon lemon juice2 tablespoons mayonnaise4-1/2 teaspoons chopped walnuts4 slices onion6 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, thinly sliced4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split2 cups fresh arugula Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the oil, vinegar, garlic and thyme. Add mushrooms; seal bag and turn to coat....

Ingredients 5 large Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes1 large sweet orange pepper, sliced1 large sweet red pepper, sliced1 shallot, chopped4 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon olive oil2 teaspoons paprika3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon pepper1 package (19 ounces) Italian sausage linksMinced fresh thyme, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Place the potatoes, sweet peppers, shallot and garlic in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with seasonings; toss to coat....