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Ingredients 1/3 cup sugar1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon4 cups chopped peeled apples1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawedTOPPING:3 tablespoons butter, melted2 tablespoons sugar1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamonVanilla ice cream, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour and cinnamon; add apples and toss to coat. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each pastry sheet into a 12-in. square. Cut each into 4 squares....

Ingredients 4 bacon strips, chopped1 medium onion, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced6 cups chicken broth1 can (29 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/8 teaspoon pepper1 cup heavy whipping cream1 cup shredded Gouda cheese2 tablespoons minced fresh parsleyAdditional shredded Gouda cheese, optional Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Saute onion in drippings until tender....

Ingredients 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened1 cup sugar1 large egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup baking cocoa3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs3/4 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon kosher salt1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow cremeRainbow sprinkles Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. Beat in cocoa. In another bowl, whisk cracker crumbs, flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture....

Ingredients 1 lb. seedless red grapes 3 tbsp. sherry vinegar 2 1/2 tbsp. unsalted butter 1/2 tsp. sugar Salt and freshly ground pepper 4 veal rib chops (about 1/2 pound each) Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 500 degrees. On a sturdy rimmed baking sheet, toss the grapes with the vinegar, 1 1/2 tablespoons of the butter, and the sugar; season with salt and pepper. Roast for about 10 minutes, shaking the baking sheet halfway through, until the grapes are hot and the pan is sizzling....

Ingredients 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms2 tablespoons butter4 boneless pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick and 4 ounces each)1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons olive oil2 cups marinara or spaghetti sauce16 slices pepperoni1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation In a large skillet, saute mushrooms in butter until tender. Remove and keep warm. Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. In the same skillet, brown chops in oil on both sides; drain....

Ingredients 8 slices Italian bread (3/4 inch thick)8 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese8 slices tomato4 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese1/4 teaspoon garlic salt24 slices pepperoni1/4 cup butter, softenedPizza sauce, warmed Preparation On four slices of bread, layer one slice of mozzarella, two slices of tomato, 1 teaspoon Parmesan cheese, a dash of garlic salt and six slices pepperoni. Top with remaining mozzarella and bread. Spread outside of sandwiches with butter. On a hot griddle, toast sandwiches until golden brown, 3-4 minutes on each side....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter1/4 cup light corn syrup1 package (10 ounces) large marshmallows2 quarts popped popcorn3/4 cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped1-1/4 cups M&M’s minis Preparation In a Dutch oven, melt butter; add corn syrup and marshmallows. Cook and stir over low heat for 3-4 minutes or until smooth. Add popcorn; stir until coated. Stir in peanuts and M&M’s until combined. Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. pan. Cool to room temperature....

Ingredients 3/4 cup mayonnaise1 cup diced celery1-1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained3/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon, divided1/4 cup shredded carrot2 tablespoons minced chives6 cups popped popcorn Preparation In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, celery, 1 cup cheese, water chestnuts, 1/2 cup bacon, carrots and chives; mix well. Add popcorn; stir to coat. Top with remaining 1/4 cup cheese and 1/4 cup bacon. Serve immediately....

Ingredients 1 pound dried pinto beans1 boneless pork loin roast (3 to 4 pounds), halved1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes5 medium carrots, chopped4 celery ribs, chopped1-1/2 cups water2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles2 tablespoons chili powder4 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon dried oreganoDash pepper Tortilla chips or tortillasOptional toppings: Chopped green onions, sliced ripe olives, chopped tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and/or shredded lettuce Preparation Sort beans and rinse with cold water....

Ingredients 1 pork tenderloin (1 pound), cut into 1-inch slices1 teaspoon garlic powder1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar2 teaspoons Dijon mustard Preparation Flatten pork to 1/2-in. thickness; sprinkle with garlic powder. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook pork in oil for 3-5 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. Add the jam, vinegar and mustard to the pan....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, finely chopped1 tablespoon canola oil2 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon chili powder1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper2 cups shredded cooked pork1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro1/4 cup salsa verde1 tablespoon lime juice12 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmedToppings: sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo and additional salsa verde Preparation In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add the garlic, cumin, oregano, chili powder and cayenne; cook 1 minute longer....

Ingredients 1/2 cup olive oil1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon or 2 teaspoons dried tarragon2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperPORK CHOPS:4 bone-in pork loin chops (8 ounces each and 3/4 inch thick)4 slices provolone cheese, cut into eighths2 tablespoons olive oil2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon or 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 large tomatoes, each cut into 6 wedges Preparation In a small bowl, whisk the first six ingredients....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive or coconut oil1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed1 medium purple potato, peeled and cubed1 large carrot, peeled and cubed1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon sea salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 cups coarsely chopped fresh kale or spinach1 small garlic clove, minced Preparation In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook and stir potatoes, carrot and seasonings until vegetables are tender, 10-12 minutes. Add kale and garlic; continue cooking until vegetables are lightly browned and kale is tender, 2-4 minutes....

Ingredients 3/4 cup diced peeled tart apple1 tablespoon lemon juice1-3/4 cups shredded red cabbage2 tablespoons mayonnaise2 tablespoons plain yogurtDash each onion salt, white pepper and celery seed Preparation In a bowl, toss apple with lemon juice. Add the remaining ingredients and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 1 c. quinoa 1 c. Camargue red rice (see Note) 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion salt Freshly ground pepper c. fresh orange juice 1 1/2 tsp. finely grated orange zest 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 clove garlic 1/2 c. dried apricots 1/2 c. roasted pistachios 4 scallions 2 c. baby arugula leaves Preparation Step 1Bring 2 medium saucepans of salted water to a boil. Add the quinoa to 1 saucepan and the red rice to the other....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup shortening1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon rum extract1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground nutmegFILLING:4 ounces cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons butter, softened1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon rum extract1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1 to 2 tablespoons eggnog or heavy whipping cream1/4 cup red and green sprinkles Preparation Cream butter, shortening, cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/2 teaspoon ground ginger4 medium pears, peeled and slicedPastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted1/4 cup butter, melted Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, lemon zest and ginger. Add pears; toss gently to coat. Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom pastry; trim even with edge of plate. Add pear mixture. Combine the brown sugar, pecans and butter; sprinkle over pears....

Ingredients 1 pound ground turkey1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped1 medium onion, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons olive oil2 cups chicken broth1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce4 medium tomatoes, chopped2/3 cup chili sauce3 tablespoons brown sugar1 tablespoon dried oregano1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes1 teaspoon dried tarragon3/4 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon pepperDash crushed red pepper flakesDash cayenne pepper...

Ingredients 8 cups fresh broccoli florets1 cup mayonnaise4-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1 teaspoon dill pickle juice Preparation Place broccoli in a steamer basket; place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard and pickle juice. Serve over broccoli.

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter1/2 cup chopped pecans1 cup caramel ice cream topping2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls Preparation Place butter in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan; heat in a 375° oven until melted. Sprinkle with pecans. Add ice cream topping and mix well. Remove dough from tubes (do not unroll); cut each section of dough into six rolls. Arrange rolls in prepared pan with cut side down. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden....