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Ingredients 2 cups 2% milk1 cup white wine or chicken broth1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cut into 1/2-inch slice1/4 cup minced fresh basil1/4 cup minced fresh parsley3 tablespoons olive oil1/2 pound thinly sliced smoked Gouda cheese1/2 pound thinly sliced prosciutto3 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced1/2 cup prepared pesto4 large eggs1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a shallow bowl, combine milk and wine. Dip both sides of bread in milk mixture; squeeze gently to remove excess liquid....

Ingredients 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)1/2 cup quick-cooking oats2 to 2-1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin1 large egg, room temperature2 tablespoons canola oilFROSTING:3 cups confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon grated orange zest3 to 4 tablespoons orange juice Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Combine cake mix, oats and pie spice. In another bowl, beat pumpkin, egg and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Drop by 2 tablespoonfuls onto baking sheets coated with cooking spray; flatten with the back of a spoon....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 cup sour cream1/2 cup mayonnaise2 cups shredded cheddar cheese2 green onions, chopped1 envelope ranch salad dressing mixAssorted crackers and/or fresh vegetables Preparation In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise until smooth. Stir in the cheddar cheese, onions and dressing mix. Transfer to a small bowl. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with crackers and/or vegetables.

Ingredients 2 cups dry red wine1 cup water1/2 cup sugar1 lemon zest strip (about 2 inches wide)1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)1/2 teaspoon whole peppercorns1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries4 medium Bosc pears (about 6 ounces each)Creme fraiche or sour cream, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, bring the first 6 ingredients to a boil; add cranberries. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Meanwhile, core pears from bottom, leaving stems intact. Peel pears....

Ingredients nonstick cooking spray 2 tsp. unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder 10 oz. dark chocolate (60 to 70 percent cacao) 3 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 3/4 tsp. salt 2 stick unsalted butter 1 3/4 c. granulated sugar 1 c. light brown sugar 4 large eggs 16 oz. full-fat Greek yogurt 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 3/4 c. nutty granola without fruit...

Ingredients 3 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb2 cups sugar1 cup milk1 cup heavy whipping cream2 teaspoons lemon juice1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Place rhubarb in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with sugar; toss to coat. Cover and bake 30-40 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Cool slightly. Process rhubarb in batches in a food processor; transfer to a bowl. Cover and refrigerate until chilled....

Ingredients 8 onion slices (1/4 inch thick)1/4 cup olive oil1/4 cup red wine vinegar4 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano2 garlic cloves, minced4 jars (7 ounces each) roasted red peppers, drained1 loaf (1 pound) French bread1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Place onion slices in a 13x9-in. baking pan. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, oregano and garlic; brush half over the onions. Set remaining dressing aside....

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast2 teaspoons plus 1/2 cup sugar, divided1 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)1 cup butter, softened3 egg yolks, beaten1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon salt4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flourFILLING:1-1/2 cups ground pecans1/2 cup sugar1 egg3 tablespoons butter, softened1 teaspoon vanilla extractGLAZE:1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon milk Preparation In a bowl, dissolve yeast and 2 teaspoons sugar in warm milk; let stand for 5 minutes....

Ingredients 12 uncooked large shrimp1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper6 sheets phyllo dough (14 inches x 9 inches)2 tablespoons butter, melted3 tablespoons canola oilSWEET CILANTRO LIME SAUCE:2 tablespoons lime juice2 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce1 teaspoon sesame oil1 garlic clove, mincedDash crushed red pepper flakesSPICY MAYONNAISE:2 tablespoons mayonnaise2 teaspoons Thai red chili paste Preparation Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails on. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Stack six sheets of phyllo dough on a work surface; brush top sheet with butter....

Ingredients 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast2-2/3 cups warm water (110° to 115°)4 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 tablespoons sugar2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon garlic salt6-1/2 to 7 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon cornmealSAUCE:1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1 tablespoon olive oil1 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano, marjoram and thyme1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon pepperTOPPINGS:4 cups shredded pizza cheese blend1 package (6 ounces) sliced turkey pepperoni2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained1 cup pickled pepper rings1 small onion, halved and sliced1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained...

Ingredients 1 c. barley flour 1 c. all-purpose flour 1/4 c. packed dark brown sugar 1 tsp. baking soda 1 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 4 tbsp. unsalted butter 3 eggs 1 1/2 c. whole milk 1/2 c. plain yogurt butter 1 bag frozen blueberries 1/4 c. apple juice or water 1/4 c. granulated sugar 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract Preparation Step 1To make pancakes: In a large mixing bowl, stir together flours, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt; set aside....

Ingredients 2 firm medium pears1-1/2 cups water1 cup dry red wine or red grape juice1/2 cup sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream2 teaspoons confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest1/8 teaspoon orange extractAdditional grated orange zest, optional Preparation Core pears from bottom, leaving stems intact. Peel pears; cut 1/4 in. from bottom to level if necessary. Place pears on their sides in a large saucepan. Add water, wine, sugar and vanilla....

Ingredients Cooking oil (I use olive oil.) popcorn kernels Seasoning mix of your choice Preparation Step 1Pour enough oil into the pot to coat the bottom and heat on medium-high heat until the oil shimmers. That means it’s hot enough to pop your kernels.Step 2Add enough popcorn kernels to make a single layer on the bottom of the pot. Reduce the heat to medium, and put the lid on the pot....

Ingredients 4 bone-in pork loin chops (3/4-inch thick and 7 ounces each)2 tablespoons vegetable oil1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 medium onions, thinly sliced1 large green apple, cut into thin wedges1 large red apple, cut into thin wedges2 tablespoons Dijon mustard1 tablespoon brown sugar Preparation In a large skillet, brown pork chops in oil on each side. Season with salt and pepper; remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute onions and apple wedges until crisp-tender....

Ingredients 1 envelope taco seasoning1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts1 cup chunky salsa1/4 cup tequila Hot cooked rice Optional: Avocado slices, chopped fresh cilantro and lime wedges Preparation Sprinkle taco seasoning over chicken breasts; place in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Combine salsa and tequila; pour over chicken. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 6 minutes. Quick-release pressure. A thermometer inserted in chicken should read at least 165°....

Ingredients 1/4 c. olive oil 3/4 c. diced red onion 2 clove garlic 1/2 c. diced red bell pepper 1 1/2 c. diced eggplant 1 c. diced zucchini 1 c. diced yellow squash 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1 can crushed tomatoes 2 sprig fresh thyme 1 bay leaf ground black pepper 2 tbsp. olive oil 2 shallots 2 clove garlic 4 lb. mussels 1 c. dry white wine 1/4 c. Chopped flat-leaf parsley...

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup sugar3/4 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon baking powder3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 egg1/3 cup orange juice1/4 cup butter, melted2 cups chopped peeled tart apples Preparation In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon; set aside. Beat egg, add orange juice and butter. Stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened (batter will be thick). Fold in apples. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full....

Ingredients 1 tube (18 ounces) refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough1/2 cup vanilla or white chips1/2 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts Preparation In a large bowl, combine the dough, chips and nuts; knead until well combined. Divide dough in half. On greased baking sheets, shape each piece into a 13-in. x 2-1/2-in. log. Bake at 375° for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven; cut diagonally with a serrated knife into 1-in....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/4 cup maple syrup, divided2 tablespoons blueberry preserves16 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick)2 large eggs1 cup 2% milk2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon saltSAUCE:1 cup sugar1 cup cold water2 tablespoons cornstarch1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries1 tablespoon butter Preparation Beat the cream cheese, 2 tablespoons syrup and preserves in a small bowl. Spread over 8 slices of bread; top with remaining bread....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream1-1/3 cups semisweet chocolate chips7-1/2 teaspoons seedless raspberry jam6 ounces white candy coating or dark chocolate candy coating, coarsely chopped2 tablespoons shortening Preparation In a small heavy saucepan, combine butter, cream and chocolate chips. Cook over low heat for 4-5 minutes or until chocolate is melted. Remove from the heat; stir in jam until combined. Transfer to a small freezer container; cover and freeze until mixture thickens and can be scooped....