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Ingredients 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3 ounces Gruyere cheese, finely grated1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon salt1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed6 to 8 tablespoons ice waterFILLING:1-1/2 cups water3/4 cup port wine1/4 cup sugar1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 6 medium pears (about 3 pounds) peeled and thinly sliced2 teaspoons cornstarch1 tablespoon water1 large egg, lightly beatenVanilla ice cream, optional...

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar2 large eggs, separated1/2 cup dark corn syrup2-1/2 cups all-purpose flourFILLING:1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar3 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons dark corn syrup1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg yolks and corn syrup. Gradually beat in flour. Refrigerate, covered, until firm enough to roll, 30 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup shortening1 cup sugar1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 large eggs, room temperature1 cup chopped pecans4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons baking powder1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Beat in pineapple. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture....

Ingredients 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro1/4 cup soy sauce1 tablespoon ground ginger1 pound boneless beef round steak, thinly sliced1 teaspoon cornstarch2 teaspoons canola oil1 medium sweet red pepper, thinly sliced1/2 cup cut fresh green beans1 tablespoon chopped green chilies2 garlic cloves, minced2 green onions, slicedHot cooked rice Preparation Drain the pineapple, reserving 1 cup pineapple and 3/4 cup juice. (Cover and refrigerate remaining pineapple for another use....

Ingredients 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1 cup chopped pecans, toasted, divided3/4 cup crushed pineapple, drained1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained2 tablespoons chopped roasted sweet red pepper1/2 teaspoon garlic powderAssorted fresh vegetables Preparation In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add the cheddar cheese, 3/4 cup pecans, pineapple, chiles, red pepper and garlic powder; beat until combined. Transfer to a serving dish....

Ingredients 5 to 6 medium potatoes5 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 egg, lightly beaten1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg2 slices white bread, toasted1/3 cup mashed potato flakes, optionalMelted butter and toasted bread crumbs, optional Preparation Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. Peel and grate potatoes. In a large bowl, combine the flour, egg, salt and nutmeg....

Ingredients 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3 tablespoons olive oil1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 medium onion, chopped1 package (3 ounces) thinly sliced prosciutto or deli ham, coarsely chopped1 tablespoon diced pimientos2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoningHot cooked linguineGrated Parmesan cheese Preparation Cut chicken into serving-size pieces....

Ingredients FILLING:2/3 cup sugar1/4 cup cornstarch3/4 cup water or cranberry-raspberry juice2 cups fresh or frozen unsweetened raspberries1 tablespoon lemon juiceCOFFEE CAKE:3 cups all-purpose flour1 cup sugar3 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground mace1 cup cold butter, cubed2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 cup whole milk1 teaspoon vanilla extractTOPPING:1/4 cup cold butter, cubed1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup sliced almonds Preparation For filling, in a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and water until smooth....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds pork tenderloins, cut into 1-inch slices1/3 cup ground walnuts2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt, divided1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper, divided4-1/2 teaspoons walnut oil1/3 cup chopped shallot1 medium pear, chopped3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth3/4 cup seedless raspberry preserves1/2 cup raspberry vinegar2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed2 teaspoons minced fresh sage2 packages (6 ounces each) fresh baby spinach1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted...

Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped1 medium zucchini, chopped1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped1 cup frozen corn, thawed1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 teaspoon ground cumin4 tomato flour tortillas (10 inches)1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blendOptional: Guacamole, sour cream, salsa and sliced ripe olives Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, combine the vegetables, oil and cumin; toss to coat. Arrange in a single layer in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, until tender, 10-15 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1 cup vanilla ice cream, melted3/4 cup finely chopped pecans3/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 large egg1 tablespoon water Preparation Beat butter and flour until blended. Beat in ice cream. Divide dough into four portions; shape each into a disk. Wrap and refrigerate 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350°. Mix pecans and chocolate chips....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar1 cup packed brown sugar4 large eggs2 tablespoons grated lemon zest2 tablespoons grated orange zest3 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons orange juice2 tablespoons lemon juice1 pound carrots, grated1 cup raisins1 cup chopped pecansFROSTING:3 ounces cream cheese, softened1-1/2 to 2 cups confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup chopped pecans Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 2 pounds pitted dates, quartered1 pound pecan halves (4 cups)1 pound candied cherries, halved (2-1/4 cups)1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt4 eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract Preparation Grease and line three 8x4-in. loaf pans with waxed paper; set aside. In a large bowl, combine dates, nuts and cherries. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; stir into fruit mixture until well coated. In a bowl, beat eggs and vanilla until foamy....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened6 ounces cream cheese, softened2 cups all-purpose flourFILLING:1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar2 large eggs1 tablespoon butter, melted48 pecan halves Preparation In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour, beating until mixture forms a ball. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes. For filling, in a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, eggs and butter. Roll dough into 1-in. balls. Press onto the bottoms and up the sides of greased miniature muffin cups....

Ingredients 1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1 jar (7 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and sliced1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/2 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup loosely packed basil leavesCooking spray1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese1 can (8 ounces) pizza sauce, warmed Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a small nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 3 medium yellow summer squash, sliced3 medium zucchini, sliced1 medium red onion, chopped2 tablespoons olive oil1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms1 medium tomato, cut into wedges2 garlic cloves, mincedSalt and pepper to taste Preparation In a large skillet, saute the squash, zucchini and onion in oil until crisp-tender. Add the mushrooms, tomato and garlic, saute 4-5 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper.

Ingredients 3 cups torn lettuce1/2 cup sliced pepperoni1 small tomato, seeded and chopped1/2 cup cubed avocado2 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced3/4 cup salad croutons1/4 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation On two salad plates, arrange the lettuce, pepperoni, tomato, avocado, eggs and croutons. Drizzle with salad dressing; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed6 slices Swiss cheese5 slices deli corned beef1/2 cup sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained1 teaspoon caraway seeds1/4 cup Thousand Island salad dressing Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Unfold puff pastry; layer with cheese, corned beef and sauerkraut to within 1/2-in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style. Trim ends and cut crosswise into 16 slices. Place on greased baking sheets, cut side down. Sprinkle with caraway seeds....

Ingredients 1 boneless pork loin roast (3 pounds)1/4 cup Dijon mustard4 garlic cloves, minced1/3 cup minced chives1/4 cup minced fresh sage or 4 teaspoons rubbed sage2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed2-3/4 teaspoons pepper, divided1 teaspoon salt, divided1 tablespoon olive oil Preparation Starting about a third in from one side, make a lengthwise slit down the roast to within 1/2 in....

Ingredients 1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 1 c. graham cracker crumbs 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened 1/2 c. granulated sugar 1/2 c. brown sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 1 egg 2 c. semisweet chocolate chips 2 c. mini marshmallows Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In bowl, mix dry ingredients.Step 2 In mixer, mix butter and sugars until well incorporated, about 2 mins....