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Ingredients 1/4 c. mayonnaise 1/2 tsp. dry mustard powder 12 oz. sharp Cheddar cheese 1 jar sliced pimentos 12 black olives 12 Spanish olives 12 slice Bread Sliced olives for garnish (optional) Sliced chives for garnish (optional) Preparation Step 1Stir the mayonnaise and dry mustard together until well blended. Add the cheese, pimentos, and olives. Stir until evenly combined. (Make sure you incorporate all of the mayo from the bottom of the bowl....

Ingredients 1/4 c. butter, melted 1/2 c. packed brown sugar 1 (20-oz.) can pineapple rings in juice stemless maraschino cherries 1 1/3 c. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 c. butter, softened 1/2 c. granulated sugar 1/4 c. packed brown sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1/4 c. sour cream 1/4 c. pineapple juice (from can used for topping) Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350° and grease a round 9” cake pan....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon coarse red sugar3/4 to 1 cup ice cubes1-1/2 ounces lemon-lime soda1-1/2 ounces pomegranate liqueur or cranberry-pomegranate juice1 ounce X-Rated Fusion liqueur1/2 ounce Triple Sec1 ounce cranberry-pomegranate juiceLemon zest strip, optional Preparation Sprinkle red sugar on a plate. Moisten rim of a cocktail glass with water; dip rim in sugar to coat. Fill a shaker three-fourths full with ice. Add soda, liqueurs and juice; cover and shake until condensation forms on outside of shaker, 10-15 seconds....

Ingredients 1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries1 medium navel orange, peeled and sectioned3/4 cup sugar3 tablespoons honey1/2 cup pomegranate seeds1/2 cup chopped walnuts2 to 3 teaspoons grated orange zest Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the cranberries, orange, sugar and honey. Cook and stir over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until berries pop and mixture is thickened. Stir in pomegranate seeds; cook 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat; stir in walnuts and orange zest....

Ingredients 6 tablespoons poppy seeds1 cup buttermilk1 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups sugar4 large eggs, separated2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon saltFILLING:1/3 cup sugar2 teaspoons baking cocoa1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation Place poppy seeds and buttermilk in a bowl; soak for 2 hours. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks; beat well. Combine the dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with poppy seed mixture....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon olive oil3 garlic cloves, minced1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oreganoDash saltDash pepper2 large portobello mushrooms, stems removed2 slices reduced-fat provolone cheese2 hamburger buns, split2 lettuce leaves2 slices tomato Preparation In a small bowl, whisk the first seven ingredients. Add mushroom caps; let stand for 15 minutes, turning twice. Drain and reserve marinade....

Ingredients 2 1/2 tbsp. unsalted butter salt 1/4 c. sliced almonds 2 tbsp. sliced almonds 6 tbsp. Crème fraîche 14 oz. all-butter puff pastry 1/4 c. pear brandy 4 large Bartlett pears 3/4 c. sugar Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. On a work surface, sprinkle the top of the pastry with 1/4 cup of the sugar and, using a rolling pin, roll the sugar lightly into the dough....

Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground cloves1 teaspoon ground nutmeg3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground allspice4 large eggs, room temperature2-1/4 cups sugar1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin3/4 cup canola oil2 cups chopped peeled tart apples1 cup golden raisinsTOPPING:1/2 cup sugar1/3 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 cup cold butter Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. In another large bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar, pumpkin and oil....

Ingredients 1 cup 4% cottage cheese1 medium carrot, shredded1 medium apple, diced2 tablespoons raisins2 tablespoons chopped walnuts1/8 teaspoon pepper, optionalLettuce leaves Preparation In a bowl, combine the cottage cheese, carrot, apple, raisins, nuts and pepper if desired. Serve on lettuce.

Ingredients 2 tablespoons beaten egg1-1/2 teaspoons 2% milk3/4 cup coarsely crumbled cornbread1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper2 tablespoons finely chopped onionDash dried basil1/2 pound ground pork1/2 pound ground turkey2 tablespoons barbecue sauce Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Crumble pork and turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into a loaf and place in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Drizzle with barbecue sauce. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°....

Ingredients 1 cup shortening1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar2 large eggs3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups diced fresh or frozen rhubarb3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconutFROSTING:3 ounces cream cheese, softened1 tablespoon butter, softened1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar3 teaspoons vanilla extract Preparation In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 1 large acorn squash, peeled and cubed1 small butternut squash, peeled and cubed2 large white potatoes, cubed2 large red potatoes, cubed1 medium green pepper, julienned1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned1 small onion, quartered12 whole garlic cloves, peeled1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup olive oil Preparation In a large bowl, toss all ingredients until well coated. Arrange mixture in a single layer in two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans....

Ingredients 1 medium lemon1/3 cup butter, cubed4 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each) Preparation Finely grate peel from lemon and juice lemon. In a microwave, melt butter. Stir in lemon juice and peel, rosemary, garlic, salt and pepper. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°, basting frequently with butter mixture during the last 5 minutes of cooking....

Ingredients 3/4 c. all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp. salt 1 c. sugar 1 tbsp. sugar 8 tbsp. unsalted butter 3 egg whites 3/4 tsp. peppermint extract Red gel-paste or liquid food coloring Burgundy gel-paste or liquid food coloring Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and salt. In a large bowl, beat sugar and butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1 1/2 lb. blueberries 4 c. water 2 c. sugar 6 1-inch strips of lemon zest removed with a vegetable peeler 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice Preparation Step 1In a pot, combine the blueberries with 1 cup of the water. Crush the berries with a potato masher and bring to a simmer. Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes. Strain the juice into a heatproof measuring cup, pressing hard on the solids....

Ingredients 9 quarts water, divided16 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed2 quarts white vinegar1 cup canning salt1 tablespoon mixed pickling spices1 garlic clove, minced Preparation In a stockpot, bring 6 qts. of water to a boil. Cook asparagus in batches, uncovered, for 2-1/2 minutes. Remove and rinse in cold water. In a Dutch oven, combine the vinegar, salt, pickling spices, garlic and remaining water; bring to a boil. Pack asparagus in quart jars to within 1/2 in....

Ingredients 2-1/4 cups unsweetened pineapple juice1 can (15 ounces) cream of coconut1-1/2 cups light rum6 cups crushed icePineapple wedges Preparation In a 2-qt. pitcher, combine pineapple juice, cream of coconut and rum. Refrigerate, covered, until chilled. For each serving, add a generous cup of rum mixture and 1 cup ice to a blender. Process, covered, until smooth. Pour into a chilled hurricane or highball glass. Cut a 1-in. slit into tip of a pineapple wedge; slide wedge over rim of glass....

Ingredients 1/2 c. coarsely chopped mixed dried fruit 1/4 c. full-bodied dry red wine 1 tsp. unsalted butter 1 Granny Smith apple 1/4 c. finely chopped onion 3 tbsp. water Salt and freshly ground pepper One 1-pound pork tenderloin 1 tsp. vegetable oil 1/2 c. chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth Preparation Step 1In a small bowl, mix the dried fruit with the wine. Melt the butter in a large ovenproof skillet....

Ingredients 1 bottle (12 ounces) beer2 tablespoons tomato paste1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 bay leaf2 to 3 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes2 teaspoons chili powder1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon paprika2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon red wine vinegarDash liquid smoke, optional 1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 pounds), cut into 2-inch pieces1 medium onion, chopped2 large red potatoes, unpeeled and chopped1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup water Whole wheat tortillas, cooked brown rice, lime wedges and minced fresh cilantro, optional...

Ingredients 2 bone-in chicken breast halves (about 2 pounds)1 small onion, chopped1 cup chicken broth, divided 2 teaspoons paprika2 teaspoons tomato paste1 garlic clove, minced1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon dried thymeDash hot pepper sauce1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1/2 cup sour cream Preparation Place chicken in a 3- or 6-qt. electric pressure cooker; top with onion. In a small bowl, whisk 3/4 cup broth, paprika, tomato paste, garlic, salt, thyme and hot pepper sauce; pour over chicken....