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Ingredients 2 cups butter, softened1 cup confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons water4 teaspoons vanilla extract4 cups all-purpose flour2 cups chopped pecansAdditional confectioners’ sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 300°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add water and vanilla; mix well. Gradually add flour; fold in pecans. Roll dough into 1-in. balls. Place on ungreased baking sheets and flatten with fingers. Bake 20-25 minutes or until bottom edges are golden brown. Cool on a wire rack....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup canola oil1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 cup crisp rice cereal1/2 cup old-fashioned oats1/2 cup dried cranberries1/2 cup chopped pistachios Preparation In a large bowl, cream the butter, oil and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 2 cups old-fashioned oats2/3 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup apple cider or unsweetened apple juice1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt2/3 cup Cheerios2/3 cup pistachios, chopped2/3 cup dried cherries1/2 cup dried apples, chopped1/2 cup dried blueberries1/2 cup sunflower kernels Preparation In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, toast oats over medium heat until golden brown. Remove and set aside. In the same skillet, cook and stir brown sugar and apple cider over medium-low heat until brown sugar is dissolved, 1-2 minutes....

Ingredients 5 cups sweetened shredded coconut1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1/2 cup all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups M&M’s minis Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix coconut, milk and flour until blended; stir in M&M’s. Drop mixture by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Ingredients 1 oz. dried porcini mushrooms 4 c. boiling water 4 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 lb. white button mushrooms 2 medium leeks 1 carrot 1 celery rib 1 tsp. minced rosemary 1 1/2 c. peeled roasted vacuum-packed chestnuts 3 c. chicken stock salt Freshly ground pepper 1 c. heavy cream 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 4 oz. fresh porcini or cremini mushrooms Preparation Step 1In a heatproof bowl, soak the dried porcini in the boiling water until softened, 20 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups water1 large poblano pepper, seeded and chopped1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped1 can (14-1/2 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained1 medium onion, chopped4 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons ground cumin1/2 teaspoon dried oregano2 pounds boneless country-style pork ribs, cubed1 can (29 ounces) hominy, rinsed and drained2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth1 tablespoon lime juice1 teaspoon kosher salt1/4 teaspoon pepperOptional: Fried tortillas, cubed avocado, sliced radishes, lime wedges and minced cilantro...

Ingredients 3 tablespoons cornstarch3/4 cup thawed grapefruit juice concentrate3/4 cup water3 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon honey1/2 teaspoon ground ginger3 cups sliced zucchini1 medium sweet red or green pepper, julienned1 tablespoon canola oil1-1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into thin strips3 medium grapefruit, peeled and sectioned1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toastedHot cooked rice, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, grapefruit juice concentrate, water, soy sauce, honey and ginger; set aside. In a skillet or wok, stir-fry zucchini and red pepper in oil over medium-high heat until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes....

Ingredients 1/4 c. balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp. maple syrup 3 medium red apples 1 large red onion 1 tbsp. olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 pork tenderloins Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes Preparation Step 1Place one oven rack in top third of oven, and another rack in bottom third. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Make glaze: In a small saucepan, bring vinegar and maple syrup to a boil over high heat; cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture has reduced to 1/4 cup, 3 to 4 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup packed brown sugar1 cup sugar1 cup butter, softened3 large eggs2 tablespoons vanilla extract5 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons buttermilkFILLING:1 tablespoon cornstarch3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup packed brown sugar2 cups boiling water1-1/2 cup seedless raisins Preparation In a large bowl, cream sugars and butter. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk....

Ingredients 2 cups fresh raspberries4 green onions, thinly sliced1/2 cup chopped red onion2 tablespoons white wine vinegar2 tablespoons olive oil3 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon minced fresh mint1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper Preparation In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 6 medium sweet red peppers, chopped2 medium carrots, chopped2 medium onions, chopped1 celery rib, chopped4 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon olive oil2 cans (one 49-1/2 ounces, one 14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Preparation In a Dutch oven, saute red peppers, carrots, onions, celery and garlic in oil until tender....

Ingredients 11 cups water3 cups sugar3/4 cup thawed limeade concentrate2 liters lemon-lime soda, chilledLime slices, optional Preparation In a 4-qt. freezer container, combine the water, sugar and limeade concentrate until sugar is dissolved; cover and freeze. Remove from the freezer several hours before serving. Chop mixture until slushy. Add soda just before serving. Garnish with lime slices if desired.

Ingredients 2 cups cubed cooked roast beef4 cups tomato juice2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained2 cup water3 large red potatoes, diced2 cups frozen lima beans1 large onion, diced1 cup diced celery1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules1 to 2 teaspoons sugar, optionalSalt and pepper to taste1 bay leaf Preparation In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, combine all of the ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups Brussels sprouts, quartered1 small Yukon Gold potato, cut into 1/2-inch cubes1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 teaspoon garlic pepper blend1/4 teaspoon salt1/3 cup julienned oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes2 green onions, chopped1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls4 ounces Brie cheese, cut into 1/2-in. cubes5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1 large egg3 tablespoons pine nuts Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Toss first five ingredients; spread in a greased 15x10x1-in. pan. Roast until tender, about 15 minutes, stirring once....

Ingredients 4-1/2 teaspoons butter4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon white pepper1-1/2 cups 2% milk3/4 cup cubed process cheese (Velveeta)2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen peas, thawed Preparation In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add the cheese; stir until melted. Stir in peas; cook 1-2 minutes longer or until heated through....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 medium red onion, thinly sliced2 to 3 dried hot chiles, finely chopped4 garlic cloves, minced1 can whole plum tomatoes, undrained1 package (16 ounces) uncooked penne pasta1 teaspoon red wine vinegar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper3 tablespoons dry bread crumbsOptional: Fresh minced thyme and crumbled goat cheese Preparation In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over low heat. Add onion, chiles and garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 2-3 minutes....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) uncooked penne pasta1 medium green pepper, chopped1 small onion, chopped1 tablespoon olive oil1 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed3 cups fat-free meatless spaghetti sauce1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In a large skillet, saute green pepper and onion in oil for 6-7 minutes. Add sausage; cook and stir until sausage is no longer pink....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) frozen pierogi1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2x1/2-inch strips1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons butter, divided 1/2 large sweet onion, thinly sliced1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation Cook pierogi according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, toss chicken with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat; saute chicken and onion until chicken is no longer pink. Remove from pan....

Ingredients 6 ounces uncooked thin spaghetti1 tablespoon cornstarch1-3/4 cups chicken broth1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce2 tablespoons brown sugar1 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional1 pound pork tenderloin, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced2 teaspoons sesame oil1 medium onion, chopped1 package (16 ounces) frozen broccoli, carrots and water chestnuts1 cup frozen peas Preparation Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, combine the cornstarch, broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger and salt in a small bowl until smooth....

Ingredients GARLIC MAYONNAISE:1 large whole garlic bulb2 teaspoons olive oil1/2 cup mayonnaise1 to 3 teaspoons milk, optionalSTUFFING:3 medium leeks (white portion only), thinly sliced4 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 cup minced fresh parsley1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup chopped walnuts2 pork tenderloins (3/4 pound each) Preparation Remove the papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves)....