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Ingredients 1/2 cup cider vinegar1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons canola oil4 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 pound grape tomatoes1 tablespoon minced fresh parsleyAssorted crackers and Gouda cheese slices Preparation In a large bowl, whisk the first six ingredients. Add tomatoes; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with parsley. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 12-14 minutes or until softened, stirring occasionally. Serve with crackers and cheese....

Ingredients 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed1/2 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup canola oil3 tablespoons lemon juice2 garlic cloves, peeled1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1 bunch romaine, torn3 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained2 green onions, choppedCorn chips Preparation For dressing, place the first seven ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended. In a large bowl, combine the romaine, tomatoes, cheese, olives and onions....

Ingredients 1 medium head red cabbage (about 1-1/2 pounds)1 medium head green cabbage (about 1-1/2 pounds)5 tablespoons white vinegar, divided1 medium onion, chopped2 medium red apples, chopped2 tablespoons brown sugar1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1/2 cup sour cream1/2 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese1 tablespoon minced chives1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation Thinly slice or shred cabbage; place in an 8-qt. Dutch oven....

Ingredients 1/2 c. butter, melted, plus more for buttering pan 1 1/4 c. flour, plus more for dusting pan 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs 1 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 3/4 c. sugar 1/4 c. sour cream 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2 eggs 1 c. chocolate chips 3 super ripe bananas, mashed with a fork 1 c. mini marshmallows 1/2 c. chopped milk chocolate bars Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F....

Ingredients 1/2 lb. whole-wheat linguine 2 1/2 c. canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock 1/4 c. dry sherry 1/4 c. soy sauce 1 fresh ginger 3 scallions including green tops 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 lb. shiitake mushrooms 1 lb. salmon fillet 1 qt. spinach leaves (about 3 ounces) 1/4 lb. bean sprouts (about 1 cup) Preparation Step 1In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the linguine until almost done, about 12 minutes....

Ingredients 3/4 cup mayonnaise1 small garlic clove, minced1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest1/4 teaspoon dill weedPinch cayenne pepperDash saltSALMON:4 frozen salmon fillets (4 ounces each), thawed1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3 large eggs1-1/2 cups panko bread crumbs4 green onions, chopped1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons olive oil Preparation In a small bowl, mix the first seven ingredients. Refrigerate until serving. Preheat oven to 350°. Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 2 1/4 tsp. active dry yeast 4 c. bread flour bread flour salt 1 tsp. vegetable oil vegetable oil 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. sugar Semolina or cornmeal 1 tbsp. Nigella seeds 1 tbsp. sesame seeds Preparation Step 1In bowl of a standing mixer fitted with dough hook, combine 2 cups of lukewarm water with yeast and let stand for 5 minutes. Add 4 cups of bread flour and 2 teaspoons of salt and mix at medium speed until a loose dough forms....

Ingredients 5 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb (about 12 stalks)5 cups sugar1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained1/4 cup water1 package (6 ounces) strawberry gelatin Preparation In a Dutch oven, combine rhubarb, sugar, pineapple and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 18-22 minutes or until rhubarb is broken down, stirring occasionally. Add gelatin; cook and stir until gelatin is dissolved. Remove from heat; skim off foam....

Ingredients 1 cup sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained1/2 pound smoked Polish sausage or kielbasa, cut up1 large tart apple, peeled and cut into eighths1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds, optional Dash pepper1/3 cup apple juice Preparation Place half the sauerkraut in an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker. Top with sausage, apples, brown sugar, caraway seeds if desired, and pepper. Top with remaining sauerkraut. Pour apple juice over all. Cover and cook on low 3-4 hours or until apples are tender....

Ingredients 2/3 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 large eggs1 cup plain yogurt1/4 cup thawed orange juice concentrate1 tablespoon grated orange zest1 teaspoon orange extract2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons poppy seeds1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the yogurt, orange juice concentrate, orange zest and extract. Combine the flour, poppy seeds, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture just until moistened....

Ingredients 1 pound carrots1-1/2 cups water1 envelope onion soup mix2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon celery seed1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (4 to 6 pounds)1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 pounds, cabbage, cut into 2-inch pieces Preparation Cut carrots in half lengthwise and then into 2-in. pieces. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add the water, soup mix, garlic and celery seed. Cut roast in half; place over carrot mixture. Sprinkle with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 envelope (1-1/4 ounces) reduced-sodium taco seasoning, divided 1 pound boneless pork, cut into 1-1/2- x 1/8-inch strips2 tablespoons canola oilPIPERADE:3 tablespoons olive oil1 medium Spanish onion, thinly sliced2 medium sweet red peppers, julienned2 cups canned plum tomatoes, drained (reserve juices) Preparation In a shallow bowl, combine flour and half the seasoning mix. Add pork, a few pieces at a time, and toss to coat; shake off excess....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper7 medium potatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick1 pound bulk Italian sausage1 large onion, chopped2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained1 cup ricotta cheese1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbsDash cayenne pepperAdditional salt and pepper to taste2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese1/2 cup chicken broth2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Preparation In a large bowl, combine oil, garlic, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up and skin removed 1 tablespoon canola oil1 large onion, chopped1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon dried basil1/4 cup butter, softened1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveinedHot cooked pasta, optional Preparation Combine salt and pepper; rub over the chicken pieces. Select saute setting on a 6-qt....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons active dry yeast3 cups warm water (110° to 115°)2 tablespoons sugar2 teaspoons salt6-1/2 to 7-1/2 cups bread flourOptional: Cornmeal and sesame seeds Preparation In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine sugar, salt, yeast mixture and 3 cups flour; beat on medium speed 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes....

Ingredients 1 large onion, chopped1 cup chopped celery1 cup chopped fresh carrots2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon dried thyme1 package (16 ounces) dried green split peas, rinsed4 cups vegetable broth2 cups water6 ounces Canadian bacon, chopped1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large skillet, saute the onion, celery and carrots in oil until tender. Add thyme; cook 1 minute longer. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add the peas, broth and water. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until peas are tender....

Ingredients 4 cups cubed peeled butternut squash (about 1 pound)1 large onion, chopped1 tablespoon honey1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon pepper1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach2 cups coarsely chopped iceberg lettuce1/2 cup shredded fat-free cheddar cheese6 tablespoons reduced-fat poppy seed salad dressing, divided1/2 cup seasoned stuffing cubes1/2 cup dried cranberries1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, toss the squash and onion with honey, salt, garlic powder and pepper....

Ingredients 1 large side of salmon 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. cracked black pepper 4 ear corn (or one 10-ounce bag frozen corn, thawed) 4 scallions 1 small clove garlic 3 tbsp. olive oil Zest of 1 lemon 2 tbsp. lemon juice (about 1 lemon) 1 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp. cracked black pepper Preparation Step 1To make salmon: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Pat salmon dry with a paper towel....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon honey1 tablespoon minced fresh mint1 each medium sweet yellow, orange and red pepper, cut into thin 1-inch strips6 ounces fresh goat cheese2/3 cup whipped cream cheese48 assorted crackers Preparation In a large bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, honey and mint. Add peppers; toss to coat. Let stand 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat goat cheese and cream cheese. Spread 1 rounded teaspoon on each cracker....

Ingredients 1 medium pear, peeled and thinly sliced4 teaspoons maple syrup4 lime wedges1 cup ginger beer, chilled4 ounces pear-flavored vodka2 tablespoons cinnamon flavoring syrup or 2 dashes ground allspice2 dashes bitters2 cups ice cubesLime slices, optional Preparation In each of two cocktail glasses, muddle half of the pear slices with 2 teaspoons maple syrup. Squeeze one lime wedge into each glass, reserving two wedges for garnish. Divide remaining ingredients between both glasses; stir....