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Ingredients 1/2 cup honey1/3 cup orange juice2 tablespoons lemon juice1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg5 cups cubed cantaloupe1 cup fresh blueberries2 large firm bananas, sliced2 medium nectarines, peeled and sliced2 cups sliced fresh strawberries2 cups halved seedless grapes Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients; mix well. In a large bowl, combine the fruit. Add dressing and toss to coat. Serve immediately with a slotted spoon.

Ingredients 1 jar (12 ounces) seedless raspberry jam2 tablespoons white vinegar2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, drained, seeded and minced2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper Preparation In a small saucepan, combine the jam, vinegar, peppers and garlic. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Brush over ham during the last 30 minutes of cooking. Sprinkle with pepper before serving.

Ingredients Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup cornstarch1 cup unsweetened apple juice3-1/2 cups diced fresh rhubarb2-1/2 cups fresh blueberries Preparation Roll out pastry to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate; flute edges. In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in apple juice until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened....

Ingredients 1/4 cup fresh rosemary leaves10 cups popped popcorn1/4 cup butter, melted3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper Preparation Place rosemary on a baking sheet. Bake at 300° for 10 minutes or until crisp. Finely chop rosemary or crush using a mortar and pestle; set aside. Place popcorn in a large bowl; drizzle with butter. Sprinkle with cheese, salt, pepper and rosemary; toss to coat.

Ingredients 4 medium baking potatoes (about 8 ounces each)1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream1/2 cup buttermilk1 tablespoon butter1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper4 ounces smoked salmon or lox, cut into 1/2-inch pieces4 teaspoons minced chives Preparation Scrub and pierce potatoes. Bake at 400° for 40-60 minutes or until tender. Cool until easy to handle. Cut a thin slice off the top of each potato and discard. Scoop out the pulp, leaving a thin shell....

Ingredients 6 medium Bosc pears2 medium navel oranges, peeled and sectioned1/3 cup raisins1 cup water3/4 cup packed brown sugarDash salt3 tablespoons butter Preparation Place pears on their sides in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; arrange oranges and raisins around pears. In a small bowl, combine the water, brown sugar and salt. Pour over fruit; dot with butter. Cover and bake at 325° for 55-65 minutes or until pears are tender, basting occasionally....

Ingredients 1/2 cup honey mustard salad dressing1 tablespoon lime juice1 tablespoon minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauceBURGERS:1 egg white, beaten1/4 cup crushed tortilla chips3 tablespoons minced seeded jalapeno peppers1/2 teaspoon salt1 pound ground chickenTOPPINGS:2 poblano peppers, julienned2 Anaheim peppers, julienned1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned1 small onion, halved and sliced2 tablespoons canola oil3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro1/4 teaspoon salt4 slices pepper Jack cheese4 hamburger buns, split Preparation For glaze, combine the salad dressing, lime juice and chipotle pepper in a blender; cover and process until blended....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped1/3 cup water1/4 cup lemon juice1 tablespoon canola oil1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon each garlic powder, chili powder and paprika1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon pepper4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each ) 4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch4-1/2 teaspoons cold water Hot cooked noodlesChopped fresh parsley, optional Preparation In a greased 6-qt. electric pressure cooker, combine onion, water, lemon juice, oil and seasonings. Add chicken; turn to coat....

Ingredients 2 small onions, chopped1/2 cup butter, cubed3 garlic cloves, minced6 tablespoons all-purpose flour6 cups chicken broth1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper Preparation In a large saucepan, saute onions in butter until tender, about 2-3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Stir in cayenne....

Ingredients 3/4 c. sliced almonds 1 pt. vanilla ice cream 1 1/2 c. ricotta cheese 1/2 c. honey Preparation Step 1In a small frying pan, toast the almonds over moderately low heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Or toast them in a 350°F oven for 5 to 10 minutes. Let cool completely.Step 2Put a large metal bowl in the freezer. Let the ice cream stand at room temperature until just beginning to soften but still frozen....

Ingredients 3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed1-3/4 cups reduced-fat biscuit/baking mix1/2 cup fat-free milk2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed Preparation In a large bowl, cut cream cheese into baking mix until crumbly. Stir in milk and rosemary just until moistened. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; knead 10 times. Roll out into a 6-in. square. Cut into four 3-in. squares; cut each square diagonally in half....

Ingredients 2 cups confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons water4-1/2 teaspoons meringue powder1/4 teaspoon cream of tartarFood coloring, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine the confectioners’ sugar, water, meringue powder and cream of tartar; beat on low speed just until combined. Beat on high for 4-5 minutes or until stiff peaks form. Tint with food coloring if desired. Keep unused icing covered at all times with a damp cloth. If necessary, beat again on high speed to restore texture....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons chopped onion1 small garlic clove, minced1/8 teaspoon dried basil1/8 teaspoon dried thyme1-1/2 teaspoons butter1 cup 2% milk2/3 cup condensed chicken broth, undiluted1/4 cup frozen corn1/4 cup chopped carrot1 small red potato, cut into 1/2-inch cubes4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons cold water1 salmon fillet (4 ounces), cut into 1-inch pieces1/4 cup chopped zucchini1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese Preparation In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir the onion, garlic, basil and thyme in butter until onion is tender....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup wheat bran1 tablespoon sugar2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 large egg, room temperature1 large egg white, room temperature1-1/2 cups fat-free milk2 tablespoons canola oil1/3 cup chopped pecans Preparation In a bowl, whisk together first 5 ingredients. In another bowl, whisk together egg, egg white, milk and oil; add to flour mixture, stirring just until moistened. Fold in pecans. Bake in a preheated waffle iron according to manufacturer’s directions until golden....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup baking cocoa1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup 2% milkFILLING:1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar3 tablespoons butter, softened1 tablespoon 2% milk1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract2 to 3 drops green food coloring, optional Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 6 HONEY MAID Honey Grahams 3 tbsp. sugar 3 tbsp. butter or margarine 5 package Philadelphia Cream Cheese 1 c. sugar 3 tbsp. flour 1 tbsp. vanilla 1 c. BREAKSTONE’S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream 4 eggs 1 can cherry pie filling Preparation Step 1Heat oven to 325 degrees F.Step 2Line 13- by 9-inch pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides. Mix graham crumbs, 3 tablespoons sugar and butter; press onto bottom of pan....

Ingredients 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained3/4 cup ketchup1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce3 tablespoons packed brown sugar3 tablespoons lime juice1 garlic clove, minced8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds ) Hot cooked riceGreen onions, thinly sliced, optional Preparation Mix first 6 ingredients. Place chicken in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker; top with pineapple mixture. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 10 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 5 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure....

Ingredients 8 large egg yolks1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup sugar, divided3 cups heavy whipping cream3/4 cup canned pumpkin1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon each ground ginger, nutmeg and cloves Preparation In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks and 1/3 cup sugar. In a small saucepan, heat cream over medium heat until bubbles form around sides of pan. Remove from the heat; stir a small amount of hot cream into egg yolk mixture....

Ingredients 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, divided1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper6 quail (1/3 to 1/2 pound each)1/2 cup butter1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced2 cups chicken broth2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 3/4 teaspoon dried thymeHot cooked noodles, optional Preparation Combine 1/2 cup flour, salt and pepper; coat each quail. Melt butter in skillet; brown the quail. Transfer to an ungreased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. In the pan drippings, saute the mushrooms until tender....

Ingredients 24 radishes, quartered1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper6 green onions, chopped1/2 cup thinly sliced fennel bulb6 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced1/4 cup snipped fresh dill1/4 cup olive oil2 tablespoons champagne vinegar2 tablespoons honey2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted Preparation Place radishes in a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Add the green onions, fennel, basil and dill. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, honey and garlic....