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Ingredients 2 1/2 lb. sweet potatoes 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 medium onion Coarse salt and ground black pepper 1 red bell pepper 2 jalapeño peppers 3 clove garlic 1/2 c. dry sherry (optional) 4 c. vegetable broth 2 tsp. white-wine vinegar 1 tsp. honey 1/4 tsp. curry powder 1 small tart apple 1/4 c. plain yogurt 2 tbsp. Chopped mint Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 1 hour, turning once, or until potatoes are very soft....

Ingredients 1 envelope Parmesan Italian salad dressing mix1/4 cup water1/4 cup red wine vinegar2 tablespoons olive oil1 medium sweet red pepper, sliced1 cup julienned carrots1 cup quartered fresh mushrooms1 cup fresh broccoli florets1 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings1 medium yellow summer squash, sliced6 flour tortillas (8 inches)1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheeseSalsa, optional Preparation In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing mix, water, vinegar and oil; shake well....

Ingredients 6 cups torn mixed salad greens2 medium oranges, peeled and segmented1 cup cherry tomatoes1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced2 tablespoons orange juice1 tablespoon white wine vinegar1 teaspoon grated orange zest1 teaspoon honey1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground cumin6 tablespoons walnut or olive oil, divided1/3 cup pistachios4-1/2 teaspoons seasoned bread crumbs1 log (4 ounces) fresh goat cheese Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the orange juice, vinegar, orange zest, honey, salt, cumin and 5 tablespoons walnut oil....

Ingredients 1/3 cup sugar3 tablespoons all-purpose flour6 cups sliced peeled fresh pears1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)CRUMBLE TOPPING:1/3 cup all-purpose flour3 tablespoons brown sugar1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 tablespoons cold butter Preparation In a large bowl, combine sugar and flour; add the pears and toss gently to coat. Spoon into pastry shell. In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar and cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over pie....

Ingredients 1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)1 cup shredded Swiss cheese, divided4 large eggs1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/8 teaspoon pepper1 large onion, chopped2 tablespoons canola oil1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon sugar1/8 teaspoon dried basil12 slices pepperoni, chopped1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/4 cup sliced ripe olives Preparation Bake unpricked pastry shell at 375° for 11 minutes. Sprinkle with 2/3 cup Swiss cheese....

Ingredients 3/4 cup old-fashioned oats1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg3 tablespoons butter, softened1/4 cup chopped walnuts5 cups sliced fresh plums (about 2 pounds)1 tablespoon quick-cooking tapioca2 teaspoons lemon juice Preparation In a small bowl, combine the oats, flour, 1/4 cup sugar, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. With clean hands, work butter into sugar mixture until well combined....

Ingredients 4 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon olive oilCHIMICHURRI:1 cup packed fresh parsley sprigs1/2 cup loosely packed basil leaves1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves1/2 cup fresh mint leaves3 tablespoons red wine vinegar3 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons water2 tablespoons olive oil Preparation Sprinkle chops with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook chops in oil over medium heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup canned pumpkin1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, well drained2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese1 package (2-1/2 ounces) dried beef, finely chopped1 tablespoon finely chopped onionGreen pepper stemCrackers or assorted fresh vegetables Preparation In a bowl, beat cream cheese, pumpkin and pineapple. Stir in cheddar cheese, beef and onion. Shape into a ball; wrap in plastic. Wrap cheeseball in 4 pieces of string or 4 rubber bands, creating indentions to resemble a pumpkin....

Ingredients 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin1/4 cup 2% milk1/4 cup sour cream1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon ground cinnamonTopping:1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup old-fashioned oats1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon each ground ginger, ground nutmeg and ground allspice3 tablespoons cold butter2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans Vanilla ice cream, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, whisk pumpkin, milk and sour cream until smooth....

Ingredients 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant butterscotch pudding mix1-1/2 cups cold 2% milk1 cup canned pumpkin1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice1-1/2 cups whipped toppingGingersnaps, optional Preparation In a large bowl, beat pudding and milk until well blended, 1-2 minutes. Blend in pumpkin and pie spice. Fold in whipped topping. spoon into dessert dishes. Chill. Garnish with gingersnaps if desired.

Ingredients 1 package fudge brownie mix (13-inch x 9-inch pan size)2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided1 package (3.3 ounces) instant white chocolate pudding mix1 can (21 ounces) raspberry pie filling Preparation Prepare and bake brownies according to package directions, using a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Cool completely on a wire rack. In a small bowl, combine 1 cup cream and pudding mix; stir for 2 minutes or until very thick. In a small bowl, beat remaining cream until stiff peaks form; fold into pudding....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg, room temperature1 tablespoon 2% milk2 teaspoons red food coloring1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/3 cup baking cocoa1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cup white baking chips Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, milk, food coloring and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture....

Ingredients 1 large egg white1 tablespoon water2 cans (9-3/4 ounces each) salted whole cashews1/3 cup sugar3 teaspoons chili powder2 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons ground cumin1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper Preparation In a large bowl, whisk egg white and water. Add cashews and toss to coat. Transfer to a colander; drain for 2 minutes. In another bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; add cashews and toss to coat. Arrange in a single layer in a greased 15x10x1-in....

Ingredients 1 to 1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into bite-size pieces1-1/2 teaspoons salt3/4 teaspoon pepper7 cups water1 medium onion, chopped1 tablespoon butter8 cups shredded cabbage4 cups sliced carrots2 celery ribs, sliced2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed2 cups chopped tomatoes1 cup chopped fresh beets1/4 cup minced fresh parsley1-1/2 tablespoons vinegar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour3/4 cup half-and-half cream Preparation In a large kettle, combine the stew meat, salt, pepper and water; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces1 tablespoon olive oil1 large garlic clove, minced1/4 cup white wine1 cup heavy whipping cream1/4 cup chicken broth2 cups crumbled Gorgonzola cheese6 to 8 fresh sage leaves, thinly slicedSalt and pepper to tasteGrated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and minced fresh parsley Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, brown chicken in oil on all sides....

Ingredients Dough for single-crust pie 1/4 cup buttermilk1/2 cup mashed cooked butternut squash1/2 cup mashed ripe persimmon pulp3/4 cup sugar1/4 cup packed brown sugar3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt2 large eggs, room temperature1/4 cup heavy whipping cream1/4 cup butter, melted1 teaspoon vanilla extractCARAMEL TOPPING:30 caramels2 tablespoons 2% milk1/3 cup chopped pecans1/3 cup English toffee bits or almond brickle chips Preparation Preheat oven to 450°....

Ingredients 1 cup coarsely crushed pretzels1/2 cup butter, melted1 cup sugar, divided1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Mix pretzels, melted butter and 1/2 cup sugar. Press into a 13x9-in. pan. Bake 7 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until creamy....

Ingredients 5 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 small onions 4 bone-in, 1-inch-thick pork chops Coarse salt Freshly ground pepper 1/4 c. dry white wine 1 lemon Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, and cook until golden brown, about 25 minutes.Step 2Meanwhile, season chops generously with salt and pepper. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 2 1/2 lb. baking potatoes (about 5) 1 oz. can tomatoes 1 1/4 tsp. salt 4 tbsp. olive oil fresh-ground black pepper 3/4 lb. grated fontina (about 3 cups) 3 cloves garlic 5 anchovy fillets 2 tsp. dried oregano c. grated Parmesan Preparation Step 1Heat the oven to 450°F. Put the potatoes in a medium saucepan of salted water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)1 cup sour creamCOFFEE FROSTING:1/3 cup butter, softened2-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar2 teaspoons instant coffee granules2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition....