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Ingredients 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon almond extract2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped2 quarts strawberries, halved, divided2 quarts blueberries, divided Preparation In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and extracts until fluffy. Fold in whipped cream. Place a third of the mixture in a 4-qt. bowl. Reserve 20 strawberry halves and 1/2 cup blueberries for garnish. Layer half of the remaining strawberries and blueberries over cream mixture....

Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar3 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/3 cup cold water2-1/2 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb3 to 4 drops red food coloring, optionalBATTER:2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup sugar3/4 cup cold butter, cubed1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten3/4 cup vanilla yogurt1 teaspoon vanilla extractTOPPING:1 large egg, lightly beaten8 ounces Mascarpone cheese1/4 cup sugar1/2 cup chopped pecans1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut...

Ingredients 2 large sweet red peppers2 cans (15 ounces each) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained1/3 cup lemon juice3 tablespoons tahini1 tablespoon olive oil2 garlic cloves, peeled1-1/4 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon curry powder1/2 teaspoon ground coriander1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon pepperOptional: Fresh vegetables, pita bread or assorted crackers Preparation Broil red peppers 4 in. from the heat until skins blister, about 5 minutes. With tongs, rotate peppers a quarter turn. Broil and rotate until all sides are blistered and blackened....

Ingredients 1 1/2 c. sliced watermelon rind, dark green skin removed. 1 small carrot, sliced 2 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce 2 tbsp. rice wine vinegar 1 tbsp. Sriracha 2 tbsp. granulated sugar 1 tsp. freshly cracked black pepper Preparation Step 1Pack watermelon rind and carrot into a sterilized heatproof pint-sized glass jar. nd pour over vinegar solution. Step 2In a small pot over medium heat, bring soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and black pepper to a boil....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef3/4 pound bulk pork sausage1 small onion, chopped1/2 cup tomato paste1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper3 packages (12 ounces each) English muffins, split1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 cup shredded Swiss cheese Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato paste, garlic salt, oregano and cayenne....

Ingredients 1/2 pound hard salami, cubed1/2 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubed1 medium green pepper, cubed1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1 tablespoon dried basil1 tablespoon dried oregano2 loaves (20 ounces each) sliced sandwich bread, crusts removed1/2 cup butter, melted Preparation In a food processor, combine the salami, cheese and green pepper; cover and process until finely chopped. Stir in the tomato paste, basil and oregano. Flatten bread with a rolling pin. Spread 1 tablespoon salami mixture over one side of each slice of bread....

Ingredients 6 ounces cream cheese, softened3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)1/4 cup chopped pecans1-3/4 cups cold whole milk3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 cup instant vanilla pudding mix1/3 cup instant chocolate pudding mix1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped12 to 16 pecan halves Preparation In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Spoon into crust. Sprinkle with chopped pecans. In a bowl, whisk the milk, vanilla and pudding mixes for 2 minutes....

Ingredients 4 boneless pork loin chops (1 inch thick and 4 ounces each)1/4 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon olive oil4 medium red potatoes, thinly sliced1 medium onion, sliced1 teaspoon dried oregano1 cup chicken broth1/2 cup diced roasted sweet red peppers Preparation Sprinkle pork chops with pepper. In a large skillet, cook chops in oil over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until chops are lightly browned; drain. Remove and keep warm....

Ingredients 2 cups old-fashioned oats4 cups chopped pecans1/2 cup maple syrup2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon sea salt1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon ground clovesFILLING:1/2 cup maple syrup3 tablespoons cornstarch2-1/4 cups canned pumpkin or homemade pumpkin puree1/4 cup cream of coconut, warmed2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon sea salt1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground clovesTOPPING:1/2 cup chopped pecans2 teaspoons maple syrupDash sea salt Preparation Preheat oven to 350°....

Ingredients 1/2 cup shortening1 cup sugar1 cup canned pumpkin1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamonDash salt1 cup raisinsFROSTING:2 tablespoons butter1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons 2% milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add pumpkin and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; add to the creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 1 package (3 ounces) ramen noodles1 teaspoon cornstarch1/4 cup orange juice4-1/2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar1-1/2 teaspoons honey1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup each chopped green, sweet red and yellow pepper1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil1/2 pound cooked pork, cubed Preparation Cook noodles according to package directions (discard seasoning packet or save for another use); drain and set aside. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, orange juice, soy sauce, vinegar, honey and pepper until smooth; set aside....

Ingredients 5 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb (1/2-inch pieces), thawed1/2 cup sugar1 medium onion, chopped1/2 cup butter, divided3 cups crushed corn bread stuffing1/2 cup chopped walnuts Preparation In a large bowl, toss rhubarb and sugar; set aside. In a large skillet, saute onion in 2 tablespoons butter until tender; add to rhubarb mixture. Stir in stuffing and walnuts. In a small skillet, melt the remaining butter over medium heat; pour over the stuffing mixture and toss lightly....

Ingredients 7 medium fresh beets (about 2-1/2 pounds), peeled and cut into wedges5 shallots, quartered1 tablespoon cumin seeds2 tablespoons olive oil1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperVINAIGRETTE:1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice3/4 teaspoon minced fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest1/2 teaspoon honey1/8 teaspoon saltDash pepper1/4 cup olive oilGARNISH:1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley Preparation Place the beets, shallots and cumin seeds on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 24x12 in....

Ingredients 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices1-1/2 cups sliced baby portobello mushrooms1 medium sweet orange pepper, julienned1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon butter, melted1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large bowl, combine the zucchini, mushrooms and orange pepper. Add the remaining ingredients and toss to coat. Arrange vegetables in a single layer in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 450° for 15-20 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 3 small red potatoes, cubed2 medium carrots, chopped2 medium parsnips, peeled and chopped1 medium turnip, peeled and chopped1 cup cubed peeled butternut squash3 shallots, peeled and halved1 whole garlic bulb, cloves separated and peeled4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place the first seven ingredients in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Combine the oil, salt, thyme and pepper; drizzle over vegetables and toss to coat....

Ingredients 4 large eggs1 cup sugar1/8 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups dark corn syrup2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon butter, melted and cooled1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup pecan halves1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches) Sweetened whipped cream, optional Preparation In a large bowl, beat eggs just until blended but not frothy. Add the sugar, salt and corn syrup. Stir butter and vanilla just until blended. Spread pecans in the bottom of pie shell. Pour in filling....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar4 eggs1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained5 slices white bread, cubed Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in pineapple. Gently fold in bread cubes. Spoon into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°....

Ingredients 1 can (46 ounces) unsweetened pineapple juice, chilled5-1/4 cups tropical fruit punch, chilled1 bottle (32 ounces) cranberry juice, chilled1 bottle (2 liters) ginger ale, chilled1 pint strawberry ice cream, softened Preparation In a 8-qt. punch bowl, combine the pineapple juice, fruit punch and cranberry juice. Slowly stir in ginger ale and ice cream. Serve immediately.

Ingredients Dough for single-crust pie1/2 cup canned pinto beans, rinsed, drained and mashed1/3 cup butter, melted1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/4 cups sugar1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, finely chopped2 eggs, lightly beaten1/2 cup chopped pecansWhipped cream, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. In a large bowl, combine beans, butter and vanilla....

Ingredients 1 boneless pork sirloin roast (3 pounds), cut into 1-inch cubes4 medium carrots, sliced1 medium onion, thinly sliced4 garlic cloves, minced3 tablespoons canola oil1 can (28 ounces) green enchilada sauce1/4 cup cold water2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped1 cup minced fresh cilantroHot cooked riceFlour tortillas, warmed Preparation In a large skillet, saute the pork, carrots, onion and garlic in oil in batches until pork is browned. Transfer to a 5-qt....