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Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar3 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 teaspoon salt1-1/4 cups whole milk4 large eggs, beaten1/2 cup sour cream1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 pints fresh raspberries Preparation In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil and stir for 1 minute. Remove from the heat. Add 1/2 cup of hot mixture into eggs; return to saucepan. Add sour cream and vanilla; beat with whisk until well blended....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flourDash salt1/2 cup finely chopped almondsRASPBERRY CURD:1 package (10 ounces) frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed3 tablespoons lemon juice1/2 cup butter3 tablespoons sugar4 eggsRed liquid food coloring, optionalWhipped cream, fresh raspberries and mint Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners’ sugar until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla. Combine flour and salt; add to creamed mixture and beat until smooth....

Ingredients 4 large eggs3/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons buttermilk1 tablespoon canola oil1 tablespoon red food coloring1 teaspoon white vinegar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup baking cocoa1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon saltFILLING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/4 cup butter, softened1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup confectioners’ sugar5 ounces white baking chocolate, meltedAdditional confectioners’ sugar, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Line a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan with parchment; grease paper....

Ingredients 3 pounds pickling cucumbers (about 12)1 small onion, halved and sliced1/4 cup snipped fresh dill1 to 2 jalapeno peppers, sliced3 garlic cloves, minced2-1/2 cups water2-1/2 cups cider vinegar1/3 cup canning salt1/3 cup sugar Preparation Cut each cucumber lengthwise into 4 spears. In a very large bowl, combine cucumbers, onion, dill, jalapenos and garlic. In a large saucepan, combine water, vinegar, salt and sugar. Bring to a boil; cook and stir just until salt and sugar are dissolved....

Ingredients 1 c. boiling water 1 c. instant couscous 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 slice lean bacon 1 clove garlic 6 oil-packed black olives 1 tbsp. Chopped flat-leaf parsley Salt and freshly ground pepper 4 center-cut salmon fillets 1 leek 1/2 c. fruity Pinot Noir 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar 1 shallot 1 stick well chilled unsalted butter (4 ounces) Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. In a small heatproof bowl, pour the boiling water over the couscous....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup water1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups quick-cooking oats1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking soda Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in water and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Chill for 30 minutes. Shape into two 1-1/2 in. rolls; wrap tightly in waxed paper. Chill for 2 hours or until firm....

Ingredients 1 head garlic c. extra-virgin olive oil 15 blanched whole almonds 1 large red bell pepper 1 jalapeño pepper 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 c. fresh mint leaves 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground pepper Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut off top quarter of garlic and place head on a sheet of foil; drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and fold foil to seal....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) frozen corn2 medium tomatoes, chopped4 green onions, chopped1/2 cup chopped green pepper2 tablespoons canola oil1 tablespoon white vinegar2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon lemon juice1/4 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon dried basil1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Preparation Prepare corn according to package directions; drain and set aside. In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, onions and green pepper; stir in corn. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; pour over salad and toss to coat....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups cold 2% milk1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, well drained1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)1-1/2 cups whipped topping1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted Preparation In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Fold in pineapple. Pour into crust. Spread with whipped topping. Sprinkle with coconut. Cover and refrigerate.

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni1 tablespoon canola oil1 can (12 ounces) regular or teriyaki SPAM, cubed1 cup mayonnaise2 teaspoons sugar3/4 teaspoon ground mustard1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple tidbits, drained1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped4 green onions, chopped Preparation Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Cool completely. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 12 large fresh mushrooms2 tablespoons butter, divided2 tablespoons chopped onion1 tablespoon lemon juice1/4 teaspoon dried basilSalt and pepper to taste4 ounces bulk Italian sausage1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheeseThinly sliced green onions, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Remove stems from mushrooms; place caps in a greased 15x10x1-in. pan. Finely chop stems; wrap in paper towels and squeeze to remove moisture. In a skillet, heat 1-1/2 tablespoons butter; saute onion and stems over medium-high heat until tender....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon pepper2/3 cup whole milk2 large eggs, beaten1 pound bulk Italian sausage1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni2 tablespoons chopped onion2 tablespoons chopped green pepper1 cup pizza sauce2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese Preparation In a bowl, combine the flour, salt, garlic powder and pepper; stir in milk and eggs. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. In a skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 2 cups fresh raspberries1/2 cup sugar1 tablespoon lemon juice1-1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin1/4 cup cold water1 cup heavy whipping cream Preparation Place the raspberries in a food processor; cover and puree. Strain and discard seeds. Transfer puree to a large bowl. Stir in sugar and lemon juice. In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Stir over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir into raspberry mixture....

Ingredients 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced pears4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup mango chutney1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons curry powder Preparation Drain pears, reserving 1/4 cup juice; set pears and juice aside. Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. In a large resealable bag, mix flour and pepper. Add chicken in batches and shake to coat....

Ingredients 3 pasteurized large egg yolks2 garlic cloves2 tablespoons anchovy paste2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper dash hot pepper sauce1/2 cup olive oil1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation In a blender, combine the first 10 ingredients; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Stir in Parmesan cheese. Chill until serving.

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 cup confectioners’ sugar1-1/2 cups whipped topping1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix10 pecan shortbread cookies, coarsely crushed Preparation In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar. Fold in whipped topping; set aside. Prepare pudding according to package directions; set aside. Spoon 1 tablespoon cookie crumbs into each of eight parfait glasses. Top with half of the pudding and whipped topping mixture....

Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef1 medium onion, chopped2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed tomato soup, undiluted1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese12 hamburger buns, split3 to 4 tablespoons butter, melted Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the soup, oregano, chili powder and garlic salt....

Ingredients 8 frozen potato and onion pierogi2 bone-in pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick)1/2 teaspoon salt, divided1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided4 tablespoons butter, divided1 medium sweet onion, sliced and separated into rings1 medium Golden Delicious apple, cut into 1/4-inch slices1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup cider vinegar Preparation Cook pierogi according to package directions. Meanwhile, sprinkle pork chops with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. In a large skillet, cook chops in 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat until juices run clear; remove and keep warm....

Ingredients 1 pound ground pork1 cup thinly sliced carrots1 cup chopped onion1 garlic clove, minced2 packages (3 ounces each) soy sauce or chicken ramen noodles1-1/2 cups water1 cup frozen peas6 cups shredded romaine Preparation In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook pork, carrots, onion and garlic over medium heat until pork is no longer pink; drain. Break noodles into skillet, stir in seasoning packets. Stir in water and peas....

Ingredients 1 large baking potato1/8 teaspoon salt1 bottle (8 ounces) taco sauce1/2 cup sliced green onions1/2 cup chopped green chilies1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/2 cup sliced ripe olives Preparation Scrub potato and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Arrange slices in a single layer on a greased broiler pan; sprinkle with salt. Broil 4 in. from the heat until golden brown. Turn potatoes; broil until tender. Drizzle with taco sauce; sprinkle with green onions, chilies, cheese and olives....