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Ingredients 1 egg, beaten1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed French onion soup, undiluted, divided1/2 cup dry bread crumbs1/4 teaspoon saltPinch pepper1-1/2 pounds ground beef1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1/4 cup water1/4 cup ketchup1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard6 cups hot cooked egg noodlesChopped fresh parsley, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine egg, 1/3 cup of soup, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Add beef; mix gently. Shape into six oval patties. Brown in a skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side....

Ingredients 1 cup pine nuts, toasted and cooled2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided1 cup butter, softened2 cups confectioners’ sugar, divided1/4 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon amaretto Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Place pine nuts and 1/4 cup flour in a food processor. Pulse until pine nuts are finely chopped. In a large bowl, cream butter, 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar and salt until light and fluffy. Beat in amaretto. Gradually beat in remaining flour and pine nut mixture....

Ingredients 1/2 cup tequila3 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons lime juice1 tablespoon chili powder1 tablespoon olive oil1 teaspoon salt4 tuna steaks (6 ounces each)PICO DE GALLO:1 cup chopped fresh pineapple1 plum tomato, finely chopped1/3 cup finely chopped onion1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro2 tablespoons minced seeded jalapeno pepper2 tablespoons lime juice1 tablespoon olive oil2 teaspoons grated lime zest1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Add the tuna; turn to coat....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 4 boneless pork loin chops (6 ounces each) 1 teaspoon salt, divided1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided 1-1/2 cups sliced baby portobello mushrooms1 medium sweet yellow pepper, coarsely chopped1 medium sweet red pepper, coarsely chopped2 large tomatoes, chopped1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano2 garlic cloves, mincedHot cooked rice, optional Preparation In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 12 whole graham crackers1/2 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts Preparation Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with heavy-duty foil. Break the graham crackers at indentations; place in a single layer in pan. In a small saucepan, combine butter and brown sugar. Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; add nuts. Pour over crackers. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds medium red potatoes1/4 cup butter, melted3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon minced chivesSalt and pepper to taste Preparation Cut a strip of peel around the middle of each potato. Place potatoes and 1/4 cup water in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 12 minutes. Quick-release pressure. Drain any cooking liquid; transfer potatoes to a large bowl....

Ingredients 3 large eggs, room temperature1 cup sugar2/3 cup canned pumpkin3/4 cup all-purpose flour2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking sodaConfectioners’ sugarFILLING:3/4 cup heavy whipping cream2/3 cup part-skim ricotta cheese1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottom of a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan with parchment; grease paper. In a large bowl, beat eggs on high speed 3 minutes. Gradually add sugar, beating until thick and lemon-colored....

Ingredients 6 large egg whites, room temperature1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar1-1/2 cups sugar1 cup sweetened shredded coconut1/2 cup cornstarchFILLING:2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen sweetened raspberries3 tablespoons cornstarch2 tablespoons sugar1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed10 fresh raspberries Preparation Line baking sheets with parchment and trace five 7-1/2-in. circles on paper; set aside. In a large bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar4 teaspoons olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced1 pound beef top sirloin steak, thinly sliced1/2 cup fat-free sour cream1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese4 whole wheat pita pocket halves2 cups torn red leaf lettuce1/2 cup roasted sweet red peppers, drained and cut into strips1/4 cup sliced red onion Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the vinegar, oil and garlic; add the beef. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight....

Ingredients 1 egg1 small onion, finely chopped2/3 cup soft bread crumbs1/4 cup minced fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 cup cooked rice1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef2 cups sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained1 to 2 teaspoons caraway seeds1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1/2 cup Thousand Island salad dressing1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheeseRye bread, optional Preparation In a bowl, combine the egg, onion, bread crumbs, parsley, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 cup butter4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped3 cups sugar1 cup baking cocoa2 cups heavy whipping cream2 teaspoons vanilla extractIce cream Preparation In a heavy saucepan over low heat, melt butter and chocolate. Stir in the sugar and cocoa until smooth. Gradually add cream; mix well. Cook for 10 minutes or until sugar is dissolved, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Serve over ice cream. Store leftover sauce in the refrigerator....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, cubed4 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary or 2 tablespoons dried rosemary, crushed2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper3 garlic cloves, minced1 whole roasting chicken (5 to 6 pounds)6 small red potatoes, halved6 medium carrots, halved lengthwise and cut into 2-inch pieces2 medium onions, quartered Preparation In a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in the seasonings and garlic. Place chicken breast side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan; tie drumsticks together with kitchen string....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 small onion, chopped1 small green pepper, chopped1 garlic clove, minced1 can (14-1/2 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained1 cup root beer2 tablespoons chili powder2 tablespoons tomato paste2 tablespoons minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce1 tablespoon ground cumin1 beef bouillon cubeHot cooked spaghettiOptional toppings: crushed tortilla chips, chopped green onions, and shredded cheddar and Parmesan cheeses Preparation In a large saucepan, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink....

Ingredients 1 large rutabaga, peeled and cubed3 large carrots, shredded1 large egg, beaten2 tablespoons brown sugar1 tablespoon butter1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground nutmegDash pepper1 cup cooked brown rice1 cup fat-free evaporated milkTOPPING:1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons cold butter1/2 cup chopped pecans Preparation Place rutabaga in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, until tender, 15-20 minutes, adding the carrots during the last 5 minutes of cooking; drain....

Ingredients 3/4 cup shortening1 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg temperature2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon saltFILLING:1 cup finely chopped pecans1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup heavy whipping creamFrosting of choice, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 3 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon saltFILLING:1 large egg3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar1 tablespoon butter, melted1 teaspoon vanilla extract2/3 cup chopped pecans Pecan halves, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy; blend in flour and salt. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Shape into 1-in. balls; press onto the bottom and up the sides of greased mini-muffin cups....

Ingredients 3-3/4 cups uncooked penne pasta2 jars (15 ounces each) sun-dried tomato Alfredo sauce2 packages (9 ounces each) ready-to-use Southwestern chicken strips2 cups oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped1 jar (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained4 green onions, sliced1/8 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large bowl, combine the Alfredo sauce, chicken, tomatoes, mushrooms, green onions and pepper. Drain pasta; stir into chicken mixture....

Ingredients 3 cups uncooked penne pasta2 cups chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)3 cups boiling water1/4 cup butter1/2 teaspoon minced garlic1 cup chopped turkey pepperoni1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese1 cup heavy whipping cream3 tablespoons minced fresh basil1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, soak tomatoes in boiling water for 10 minutes; drain well. In a large skillet, saute tomatoes in butter for 3 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups plain yogurt2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce3 teaspoons salt2 broiler/fryer chickens (3 to 4 pounds each), cut upCOATING:2 cups all-purpose flour3 tablespoons paprika4 teaspoons cayenne pepper2 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons pepper1 teaspoon dried thymeOil for deep-fat frying Preparation In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, pepper sauce and 3 teaspoons salt. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Drain chicken, discarding marinade. In a shallow bowl, mix flour and seasonings....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups cold 2% milk3/4 cup pineapple yogurt 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant coconut cream pudding mix1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed Optional: Toasted unsweetened coconut flakes and maraschino cherriesFresh pineapple wedgesVanilla wafers Preparation In a large bowl, whisk milk, yogurt and pudding mix 2 minutes (mixture will be thick). Fold in whipped topping. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours. If desired, top with coconut and cherries before serving....