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Ingredients 1-3/4 cups butter, softened2 cups sugar8 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking powder2 cans (8 ounces each) pineapple chunks, drained1 jar (10 ounces) red maraschino cherries, drained and halved1 jar (10 ounces) green maraschino cherries, drained and halved2 cups chopped walnuts Preparation In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla....

Ingredients 1/2 cup barbecue sauce1/2 cup orange juice1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons canola oil2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt, optional4 cups cubed cooked chicken1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained1-1/2 teaspoons ground gingerHot cooked rice Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the first six ingredients until smooth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the chicken, pineapple, water chestnuts and ginger; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until heated through....

Ingredients 1 tube (1 pound) polenta, cut into 16 slices1/4 cup olive oil1 cup tomato basil pasta sauce, warmed1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 16 slices1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperFresh basil leaves, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Place polenta in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; brush with olive oil. Bake until edges are golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Spoon pasta sauce over polenta slices. Top each with a mozzarella cheese slice; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta1/2 cup chopped onion1/4 cup butter2 cups sour cream1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1/2 cup 2% milk1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/4 teaspoon pepper2 packages (8 ounces each) imitation crabmeat, flaked1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Whisk in the sour cream, soup, milk, salt, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and pepper until blended....

Ingredients 1 pound red potatoes (about 2 large), cubed1/4 pound fresh green beans, trimmed1/2 cup oil and vinegar salad dressing1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper6 cups torn romaine4 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced3 pouches (2-1/2 ounces each) light tuna in water2 medium tomatoes, chopped Preparation Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 8-10 minutes, adding green beans during the last 3 minutes of cooking....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/3 cup shortening1/4 cup cold waterFILLING:4 medium peaches, peeled and sliced1-1/3 cups sugar5 teaspoons lemon juice1/4 cup cornstarch1/3 cup water3 cups fresh raspberries Preparation In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in water until mixture forms a ball. Roll out pastry to fit in a 9-in. pie plate. Transfer to pie plate; trim and flute edges....

Ingredients 1 loaf (10-3/4 ounces) frozen pound cake, thawed1/2 cup blueberry pie filling1/2 cup strawberry or raspberry pie filling1-3/4 cups whipped topping Preparation Cut cake horizontally into 3 layers. Place the bottom layer on a serving platter; spread with blueberry filling. Top with middle cake layer; spread with strawberry filling. replace top of cake. Frost top and sides with whipped topping. Refrigerate for several hours before slicing.

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups cooked brown rice1 cup shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese, divided3/4 cup egg substitute, divided1/4 teaspoon curry powder1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry3/4 cup fat-free evaporated milk1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms2 tablespoons chopped onion1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Combine rice, 1/2 cup cheese, 1/4 cup egg substitute and curry powder. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of microwave-safe 9-in....

Ingredients 3 large potatoes3 cups reduced-fat ricotta cheese1/4 cup grated Romano cheese2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon kosher salt6 large eggs4-1/2 cups cake flour4 quarts waterSAUCE:2-2/3 cups cubed peeled butternut squash1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves1/3 cup water2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons olive oil2 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced1-1/4 teaspoons kosher salt3/4 teaspoon pepper1-1/3 cups heavy whipping cream2/3 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese1-1/2 pounds fresh spinach, coarsely chopped Preparation Scrub and pierce potatoes....

Ingredients 1/3 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup milk3-1/2 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb, thawed and drainedTOPPING:3/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup butter, melted1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 1/2 pound bulk pork sausage2 celery ribs, chopped1 medium onion, chopped1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms2 teaspoons canola oil6 cups cubed day-old bread1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted1/2 cup chicken broth1/4 cup butter, melted1/4 cup minced fresh parsley1/4 cup egg substitute2 teaspoons rubbed sage1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Preheat oven to at 350°. Grease a 11x7-in. baking dish; set aside. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage, celery, onion and mushrooms in oil until meat is no longer pink; drain if necessary....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped1 large green pepper, chopped1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 tablespoon olive oil2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes, chopped2 bay leaves1 tablespoon sugar1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/4 teaspoon pepper1 package (8 ounces) sliced pepperoni, quartered4 cups uncooked ziti or bow tie pasta1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese...

Ingredients 4 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb, thawed4 cups boiling water1-1/2 cups sugar3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon quick-cooking tapioca1 large egg, room temperature2 teaspoons cold waterDough for double-crust pie1 tablespoon butter Preparation Place rhubarb in a colander; pour boiling water over rhubarb and allow to drain. In a large bowl, mix sugar, flour and tapioca. Add drained rhubarb; toss to coat. Let stand 15 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk egg and cold water; stir into rhubarb mixture....

Ingredients 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple1 large egg1/4 cup dry bread crumbs1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 pound bulk pork sausage1/2 pound ground beefGLAZE:1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup ketchup1/4 cup white vinegar1/4 cup water2 tablespoons Dijon-mayonnaise blend Preparation Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Place pineapple and 2 tablespoons juice in a large bowl (set the remaining juice aside for glaze). Add the egg, bread crumbs and pepper to pineapple. Crumble sausage and beef over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 45 wafers)1 cup sugar1/3 cup butter, melted1 package (3 ounces) lemon gelatin1-1/2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice1 egg, lightly beaten1-3/4 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped Preparation Combine the wafer crumbs, sugar and butter; press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. In a small saucepan, combine the gelatin, pineapple juice and egg....

Ingredients 4 kiwifruit, peeled and thinly sliced3 cups sugar1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained1/4 cup lime juice1 pouch (3 ounces) liquid fruit pectin3 drops green food coloring, optional Preparation In a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine the kiwi, sugar, pineapple and lime juice. Microwave, uncovered, on high until mixture comes to a full rolling boil, 7-10 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes. Stir in pectin. Add food coloring if desired. Pour into jars or freezer containers and cool to room temperature, about 1 hour....

Ingredients 2 cups crushed butter-flavored crackers1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup butter, melted1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk3/4 cup thawed pink lemonade concentrate1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed2 to 3 teaspoons red food coloring, optional Preparation In a bowl, combine cracker crumbs and sugar. Stir in butter. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. dish; set aside. In a blender, combine milk and lemonade concentrate; cover and process until well blended....

Ingredients 4 halibut or cod fillets (1-1/2 pounds)1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules1/2 cup water1 tablespoon lemon juice1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley3/4 teaspoon minced chives1/4 teaspoon salt4 whole peppercorns1 bay leaf1 medium lemon, slicedTHYME WINE SAUCE:2 tablespoons butter1 garlic clove, minced1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth1 teaspoon lemon juice1/4 teaspoon each dried thyme and salt Preparation Place the fillets in a microwave-safe dish; sprinkle with bouillon. In a bowl, combine the next seven ingredients....

Ingredients 4 cups Rice Chex1/2 cup pretzel rings1/2 cup miniature pretzels1/2 cup Nutella1/2 to 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1/4 cup baking cocoa Preparation In a large bowl, combine Chex and pretzels; set aside. Place Nutella in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 45 seconds. Stir in chili powder until well blended. Pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat. Combine confectioners’ sugar and cocoa in a large bowl; add cereal mixture and toss to coat....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter, softened1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 to 2 tablespoons milkRed and yellow food coloring48 round sugar cookies72 raisinsRed and green decorating icing1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened Preparation In a small bowl, combine the butter, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Tint orange with red and yellow food coloring. Frost the tops of 24 sugar cookies. Make pumpkin faces, using raisins for eyes and nose....