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Ingredients 6 boneless pork loin chops (5 ounces each)1/2 teaspoon salt, divided, optional1 medium onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings3 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced6 medium carrots, thinly sliced1 teaspoon dried marjoram3 tablespoons all-purpose flour3/4 cup milk1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Coat a large skillet with cooking spray; cook chops over medium heat 2-3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon sugar2 teaspoons cornstarch1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained1/4 cup orange marmalade1 angel food or pound cake, sliced Preparation In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, pineapple and marmalade until blended; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool. Serve with the cake.

Ingredients 1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls1/3 cup pizza sauce1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 cup chopped seeded tomatoes1/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheeseFresh basil leaves, thinly sliced Preparation Unroll crescent dough into one long rectangle; seal seams and perforations. Spread pizza sauce to within 1 in. of edges; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side; pinch seams to seal. Cut into 16 slices....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon almond extract1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted1/3 cup finely chopped pistachios5 drops green food coloring, optional Preparation Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and extracts. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Divide dough in half....

Ingredients 2 pork tenderloins (1 pound each)Salt and pepper to taste2 teaspoons butter1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce1/2 cup cranberry juice1/3 cup heavy whipping cream1/4 cup burgundy wine or additional cranberry juice1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice Preparation Cut tenderloins into 1/2-in. slices; flatten to 1/4-in. thickness. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown pork on both sides in butter in batches. Remove and keep warm....

Ingredients 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced1/4 teaspoon salt2 large eggs1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled goat cheese or Gorgonzola cheese2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Unfold puff pastry onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Using a sharp knife, score a 1/2" border along edges of pastry. Within border, prick pastry with a fork....

Ingredients 1 package white cake mix (regular size)Purple, blue, green, yellow, orange and red paste food coloring1 cup heavy whipping cream3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners. Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Divide batter into six separate bowls, tinting each with food coloring to make purple, blue, green, yellow, orange and red batter. Fill prepared cups two-thirds full, alternating tablespoonfuls of colored batter....

Ingredients 2 large zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces1/2 pound medium fresh mushrooms, halved1 small onion, cut into 1-inch pieces2 tablespoons olive oil1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning2 cups uncooked penne pasta1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes, undrained2 ounces provolone cheese, shredded3/4 cup frozen peas, thawed1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon butter, cubed...

Ingredients 3/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup heavy whipping cream2 tablespoons maple syrup2 large bananas, cut into 1/2-inch slices1/2 teaspoon rum extractVanilla ice cream Preparation In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, cream and maple syrup. Cook and stir over medium heat until sauce is smooth, 4-5 minutes. Stir in bananas; heat through. Remove from the heat; stir in extract. Serve with ice cream.

Ingredients 1 envelope unflavored gelatin1/2 cup cold water1 cup heavy whipping cream3/4 cup sugar1 cup sour cream1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 package (10 ounces) frozen sweetened raspberries, thawedFresh raspberries and mint sprigs, optional Preparation In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until gelatin is dissolved. Remove from the heat; set aside. In another saucepan, heat whipping cream and sugar over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and mixture is lukewarm....

Ingredients 3/4 cup water3/4 cup buttermilk2 large eggs, room temperature3 tablespoons canola oil1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups sugar3/4 cup baking cocoa1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda3/4 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon baking powderFROSTING:1-1/2 cups butter, softened2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 jars (7 ounces each) marshmallow creme2 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs2 milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 ounces each)Optional: Toasted marshmallows and graham cracker pieces Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat water, buttermilk, eggs, oil and vanilla until well blended....

Ingredients 2 cups unseasoned dry bread cubes1/2 cup chopped onion1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley3 tablespoons chopped fresh sage or 1 tablespoon rubbed dried sage1 egg, beaten1/2 to 3/4 cup chicken broth1 roasting chicken (3 to 4 pounds)Melted butter, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine bread cubes, onion, parsley, sage and the egg. Add enough broth until stuffing is moistened and holds together. Stuff loosely into chicken. Fasten with skewers to close....

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms1 small zucchini, sliced2 tablespoons chopped onion2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon all-purpose flour3/4 cup milk3/4 cup canned or fully cooked salmon chunks1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed1/2 cup diced fresh tomato1 tablespoon minced parsley1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon dried basil1/8 teaspoon dried oregano Preparation Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile in a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, zucchini and onion in butter until crisp-tender....

Ingredients 1 carton (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese2 tablespoons sugar2 teaspoons grated lime zest2 tablespoons lime juice3 medium ripe pears, peeled and chopped3 medium ripe bananas, sliced1-1/2 cups fresh blueberries1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts Preparation In a small bowl, mix mascarpone cheese, sugar, lime zest and lime juice. In a large bowl, combine pears, bananas and blueberries. Spoon cheese mixture over fruit; gently toss to coat. Sprinkle with hazelnuts. Refrigerate leftovers.

Ingredients 2 cups pecan halves (8 ounces)1 cup sugar, divided2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup cold butter, cubedVANILLA SUGAR:2/3 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. Place pecans and 1/2 cup sugar in a food processor; process until pecans are finely ground. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir flour and remaining sugar into pecan mixture; cut in butter until crumbly. Transfer mixture to a clean work surface; knead gently to form a smooth dough, about 2 minutes....

Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour2 cups sugar1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon baking powder3 large eggs1/2 cup vegetable oil1/2 cup sour cream1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups shredded zucchini1 cup chopped pecans Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, beat the eggs, oil, sour cream and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in zucchini and nuts. Transfer to two greased 9x5-in....

Ingredients 1 fresh pineapple4 cups sliced cooked chicken breast1 medium onion, chopped1 celery rib, chopped1/3 cup golden raisins1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted2/3 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice1 tablespoon Dijon mustard3/4 teaspoon curry powder1/4 teaspoon saltLeaf lettuce, optional Preparation Cut pineapple in half; remove fruit, leaving 1-in. shells. Set shells aside for serving; cut fruit into cubes. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, onion, celery, raisins, almonds and 1 cup cubed pineapple (refrigerate remaining pineapple for another use)....

Ingredients 1 French or submarine roll1 tablespoon butter, softened1/4 teaspoon celery seed1 can (6 ounces) tuna, drained and flaked1/4 cup chopped celery1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley3 tablespoons mayonnaise1 tablespoon horseradish1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Cut a thin slice off top of roll; set aside. Hollow out center, reserving 1/2 cup of bread and leaving a 1/4-in. shell. Combine butter and celery seed; spread over inside of roll and on cut surface of top....

Ingredients 1 cup frozen popcorn chicken2 tablespoons mayonnaise4-1/2 teaspoons honey2-1/4 teaspoons white vinegar1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1/8 teaspoon sesame oil2 cups torn leaf lettuce1/2 cup fresh snow peas1/2 cup canned bean sprouts, drained1/2 cup mandarin oranges, drained1/2 cup chow mein noodles Preparation Bake chicken according to package directions. Meanwhile, for dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, honey, vinegar, mustard and oil until smooth. Divide lettuce between two plates; top with the peas, bean sprouts, oranges, chicken and noodles....

Ingredients 6 bone-in pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick and 8 ounces each)4 tablespoons butter, divided6 cups unseasoned stuffing cubes3/4 cup chopped peeled apple3/4 cup finely chopped celery1/2 cup raisins1/2 cup hot water3 teaspoons rubbed sage1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper4 teaspoons Dijon mustard Preparation In a large skillet, brown pork chops over medium heat in 2 tablespoons butter on each side; remove from pan and keep warm. In the same pan, saute the stuffing cubes, apple, celery, raisins, water, sage, salt and pepper in remaining butter until apples and celery are crisp-tender....