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Ingredients 1 package (14 ounces) frozen pepper strips, thawed1 medium onion, halved and sliced1 tablespoon canola oil2 packages (6 ounces each) ready-to-use Southwestern chicken strips1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon pepper5 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmedOptional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, guacamole and salsa Preparation In a large skillet, saute pepper strips and onion in oil until tender. Add the chicken strips, cilantro, salt, garlic powder and pepper; heat through....

Ingredients 4 packages (3 ounces each) assorted flavored gelatin, divided6 envelopes unflavored gelatin, divided5-3/4 cups boiling water, divided1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1/4 cup cold water Preparation In a small bowl, combine 1 package flavored gelatin and 1 envelope unflavored gelatin. Stir in 1 cup boiling water until dissolved. Pour into a 13x9-in. dish coated with cooking spray; refrigerate until set but not firm, about 20 minutes. In another small bowl, combine the condensed milk and 1 cup boiling water....

Ingredients 2 cups diced fresh or frozen rhubarb1/4 cup plus 2/3 cup sugar, divided1/2 cup butter, softened2 large eggs1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon baking soda3/4 cup buttermilk2 tablespoons brown sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine rhubarb and 1/4 cup sugar. In a large bowl, cream butter and remaining sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 2 cups water1 cup long grain rice3 cups milk3/4 to 1 cup sugar1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen raspberries, thawed2 tablespoons cornstarch Preparation In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. stir in rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in milk and sugar. Cook 20-30 minutes longer or until rice is tender and mixture is thick and creamy....

Ingredients Vegetable-oil cooking spray 1/2 c. cocoa powder 1 c. unsalted butter 1 tbsp. instant espresso powder 3/4 c. water 2 c. sugar 2 large eggs 1/2 c. low-fat buttermilk 2 tbsp. pure vanilla extract 2 c. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt Whipped Ganache Frosting 8 oz. semisweet chocolate 3/4 c. heavy cream 2 tbsp. corn syrup 1 lb. bar of milk chocolate Truffle Eggs Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Ingredients 1 small eggplant2 small zucchini5 plum tomatoes, seeded1 large sweet red pepper1 large onion, cut into small wedges1/4 cup olive oil3 tablespoons minced fresh basil, divided3 garlic cloves, minced3/4 teaspoon salt, divided1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided2/3 cup pitted Greek olives, chopped1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup all-purpose flour2-3/4 cups milk1 bay leaf1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg5 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided2 tablespoons shredded Asiago cheese3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese6 no-cook lasagna noodles...

Ingredients 5 medium red potatoes, cubed4 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices2 small turnips, peeled and cubed1 garlic clove, minced2 to 4 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place the potatoes, carrots, turnips and garlic in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with rosemary, salt and pepper. Stir to coat. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35 minutes....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. freshly grated horseradish 1 1/2 tbsp. fresh lime juice 1 tbsp. Asian fish sauce 1/2 tbsp. light brown sugar 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil salt Freshly ground pepper vegetable oil 2 large shallots cornstarch salt 4 skin-on salmon fillets salt Freshly ground pepper 1 tbsp. vegetable oil small cantaloupe 1/2 c. buttermilk 1 tsp. finely grated lime zest 1/4 c. celery leaves Preparation Step 1Make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, combine the horseradish, lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar, and olive oil and season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup butter, softened1/3 cup sugar1-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows1/2 cup chopped pecans Preparation Drain pineapple, reserving 1/3 cup juice. In a bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, sugar and reserved juice. Stir in pineapple, marshmallows and pecans. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 1 can (29 ounces) sweet potatoes, drained1 can (21 ounces) apple pie filling2 tablespoons butter, melted1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamonTOPPING:1/3 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup chopped pecans3 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons butter, melted Preparation Cut sweet potatoes into thin slices. In a large bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, pie filling, butter and cinnamon. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the topping ingredients; sprinkle over top....

Ingredients 1 lemon sliceSugarIce cubes2 ounces vodka1-1/2 ounces limoncello1/2 ounce lemon juice Preparation Using lemon slice, moisten the rim of a chilled cocktail glass; set lemon aside. Sprinkle sugar on a plate; hold glass upside down and dip rim into sugar. Discard remaining sugar on plate. Fill a shaker three-fourths full with ice. Add vodka, limoncello and lemon juice; cover and shake until condensation forms on outside of shaker, 10-15 seconds....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups sugar1 package (6 ounces) cherry gelatin2 cups boiling water4 cups milk4 cups heavy whipping cream1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained1/3 cup lemon juice Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve sugar and gelatin in boiling water. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until cool. Stir in the milk, cream, pineapple and lemon juice. Fill cylinder of ice cream freezer two-thirds full; freeze according to manufacturer’s directions. Refrigerate remaining mixture until ready to freeze....

Ingredients 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs1 tablespoon plus 2/3 cup sugar, divided1 teaspoon grated grapefruit zest1/4 teaspoon ground ginger2-1/2 tablespoons butter, melted2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sour cream2 tablespoons pink grapefruit juice2 large eggs, lightly beatenFresh citrus fruit, optional Preparation Place a greased 6-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in. square). Wrap foil securely around pan. Pour 1 in. water into a 6-qt....

Ingredients 1 c. RICE 2 tbsp. Cooking oil 1 lb. boneless pork chops 3 scallions 3 cloves garlic 1/4 tsp. cayenne 1/2 tsp. paprika 5 c. water 2 ribs celery 1 zucchini 3/4 tsp. salt 4 tsp. soy sauce 4 tsp. Asian sesame oil 1 tsp. white- or rice-wine vinegar 1 lb. firm tofu 1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper Preparation Step 1Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 medium onion, chopped1/2 pound smoked sausage, chopped2 teaspoons poultry seasoning1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon ground allspice1 package (12 ounces) unseasoned stuffing cubes1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth1 egg, lightly beaten1/4 cup minced fresh parsley2 tablespoons butter, melted Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a large bowl. In the same skillet, saute the sausage, poultry seasoning, garlic powder and allspice for 2 minutes....

Ingredients 3 cups water2 smoked ham hocks (about 1 pound)1 cup dried red beans1 medium onion, chopped1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic1 teaspoon ground cumin1 medium tomato, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped1 teaspoon salt4 cups hot cooked rice Preparation Place the first 6 ingredients in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 35 minutes. Let pressure release naturally. Remove ham hocks; cool slightly. Remove meat from bones....

Ingredients Lime slices and kosher salt, optional2 bottles (12 ounces each) beer1 can (12 ounces) frozen limeade concentrate, thawed3/4 cup tequila1/4 cup sweet and sour mixIce cubesGARNISH:Lime slices Preparation If desired, use lime slices to moisten the rims of six margarita or cocktail glasses. Sprinkle salt on a plate; hold each glass upside down and dip rims into salt. Discard remaining salt. In a pitcher, combine the beer, concentrate, tequila and sweet and sour mix....

Ingredients 1 pound mixed nuts1/4 cup maple syrup2 tablespoons brown sugar1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix Preparation In a bowl, combine the nuts and maple syrup; mix well. Sprinkle with brown sugar and salad dressing mix; stir gently to coat. Spread in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 300° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool. Store in an airtight container.

Ingredients 1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls1 large sweet red pepper, chopped1 tablespoon olive oil1 garlic clove, minced5 eggs, lightly beaten1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1/4 cup sliced pepperoni, cut into strips1/4 cup half-and-half cream2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basilDash pepper Preparation Separate crescent dough into eight triangles; place in an ungreased 9-in....

Ingredients 8 bone-in chicken thighs (about 3 pounds), skin removed1/2 cup sugar2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon pepper1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, undrained1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce1/4 cup white vinegar Preparation Place the chicken in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. In a bowl, combine the sugar, cornstarch and seasonings....