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Ingredients 6 large sweet potato (about 4-1/2 pounds)1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks1 cup sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch1/2 cup butter, cubed16 maraschino cherriesGround cinnamon Preparation Place sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven or large kettle and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-45 minutes or until tender. Drain; cool slightly. Peel and cut each potato lengthwise into quarters; cut each quarter into two or three wedges....

Ingredients 4 medium baking potatoes1/2 pound ground beef1/2 cup chopped green pepper1 small onion, chopped1 tomato, chopped1/2 to 3/4 cup pizza sauce1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheeseOptional: Fresh oregano, basil or parsley Preparation Prick potatoes with a fork; cook in a microwave until tender. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and green pepper with onion until meat is no longer pink; crumble meat; drain. Stir in tomato and pizza sauce; heat through....

Ingredients 8 to 10 small red potatoes2 uncooked bratwurst links1 fresh kielbasa or Polish sausage link2 tablespoons butter5 teaspoons sugar4 teaspoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground mustard1/2 teaspoon celery seed3/4 cup chicken broth1/3 cup white wine vinegar1 small red onion, sliced1/2 cup sliced celery1/4 cup minced fresh parsley Preparation Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook until tender but firm, 15-20 minutes....

Ingredients 5 quarts air-popped popcorn2 cups sugar1-1/2 cups water1/2 cup light corn syrup1/2 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon white vinegar1 to 2 tablespoons marshmallow cremeCandy corn, orange candy slices, milk chocolate M&M’s and salted cashews Preparation Place popcorn in a large oven-proof bowl; keep warm in oven at 200° In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, water, corn syrup and salt. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 250° (hard-ball stage)....

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked spiral pasta1-3/4 cups fresh broccoli florets1-1/2 cups fresh cauliflowerets8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, cubed1 can (6 ounces) pitted ripe olives, drained and halved1/2 cup quartered cherry tomatoesDRESSING:1/3 cup olive oil1/4 cup white wine vinegar1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon minced garlic1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large serving bowl, combine the broccoli, cauliflower, cheese, olives and tomatoes....

Ingredients 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground ginger1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided3/4 cup canned pumpkin3 tablespoons canola oil2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons sugar4 tablespoons butter, melted, divided Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, whisk the first 6 ingredients; stir in 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. In another bowl, whisk pumpkin, oil and brown sugar; stir into flour mixture just until moistened....

Ingredients 16 lasagna noodles2 pounds ground beef1 jar (28 ounces) spaghetti sauce1 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubed Preparation Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add spaghetti sauce; heat through. Rinse and drain the noodles. In a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish, layer a third of the meat sauce and half of the noodles and cheese....

Ingredients 1/2 gallon 2% chocolate milk1 can (14 ounces) fat-free sweetened condensed milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 carton (16 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed Preparation In a large bowl, whisk the chocolate milk, condensed milk and vanilla. Whisk in whipped topping until combined. Fill cylinder of ice cream freezer two-thirds full; freeze according to manufacturer’s directions. (Refrigerate remaining mixture until ready to freeze.) Transfer dessert to freezer containers; freeze for 2-4 hours before serving....

Ingredients 5 medium leeks (white portion only), sliced2 tablespoons butter4 cups cubed peeled butternut squash4 cups chicken broth1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon pepper1-3/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese1/4 cup sour cream1 green onion, thinly sliced Preparation In a large saucepan, saute leeks in butter until tender. Stir in the squash, broth, thyme and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until squash is tender, 10-15 minutes . Cool slightly....

Ingredients 1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)3/4 cup 2% cottage cheese1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheeseSugar substitute blend equivalent to 1 cup sugar1 teaspoon grated lemon zest2 tablespoons lemon juice1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 large egg whites, room temperature1 large egg, room temperature1/3 cup reduced-sugar strawberry preserves1/2 cup fresh blueberries Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Line an 8-in. square baking pan with foil, letting ends extend up sides; coat foil with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened3 tablespoons minced fresh thyme1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 turkey (12 to 14 pounds)STUFFING:1 pound bulk Italian sausage3 cups chopped cabbage1 large carrot, shredded1 celery rib, chopped1 small onion, chopped2 tablespoons half-and-half cream3/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper3 cups seasoned stuffing cubes1 egg, lightly beaten2/3 to 3/4 cup chicken broth Preparation In a small bowl, mix the butter, thyme, salt and pepper. Place turkey on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, breast side up....

Ingredients 2 cups cubed peeled butternut squash1 small red onion, chopped4 teaspoons olive oil1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/4 pound linguine1 cup shredded Swiss chard1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh sage1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place the squash and onion in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Combine the oil and pepper flakes; drizzle over vegetables and toss to coat. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons tomato sauce3/4 teaspoon olive oil1/4 teaspoon onion powder1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/8 teaspoon garlic powder1 tube (6 ounces) refrigerated flaky buttermilk biscuits10 slices pepperoni2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Preparation In a small bowl, combine the tomato sauce, oil and seasonings. Cut each biscuit in half. Place 1 pepperoni slice on each half; fold dough over pepperoni and pinch edges to seal. Dip in tomato mixture. Place in a shallow baking pan coated with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 beef top sirloin steak (1-1/2 pounds)3 tablespoons butter, divided4 medium onions, halved and sliced2 small green peppers, cut into thin strips2 small sweet red peppers, cut into thin strips1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce4 submarine buns, split and toasted3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper8 slices cheddar cheese Preparation Freeze steak 1 hour until firm but not frozen. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add onions, peppers and pepper sauce; cook and stir 5 minutes or until tender; remove and keep warm....

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)2 tablespoons canola oil2 teaspoons sugar1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt2-3/4 to 3 cups all-purpose flourTOPPINGS:2 cups cubed cooked chicken1/2 to 3/4 cup barbecue sauce1/2 cup julienned green pepper2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add the oil, sugar, baking soda, salt and 2 cups flour. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough....

Ingredients 1 tbsp. olive oil 4 pork chops salt fresh-ground black pepper 1 onion 1 fennel bulb 4 cloves garlic 1/2 c. dry Marsala c. canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock 1 tbsp. tomato paste 3 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley Preparation Step 1In a large frying pan, heat the oil over moderate heat. Season the pork chops with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Put the chops in the pan....

Ingredients 1 medium potato, peeled and cubed5 to 5-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup creamy peanut butter Preparation Place potato in a small saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 10-12 minutes. Drain. Transfer to large bowl. Using a stand mixer, beat potato until smooth. Leave only 1/2 cup in bowl (save remaining for another use). Beat in 4 cups sugar until smooth. Gradually add enough remaining sugar until dough forms a ball....

Ingredients 1 can (29 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin2 cups apple cider1 cup applesauce1 cup packed light brown sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground cloves Preparation In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, combine all ingredients. Simmer, uncovered, for 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Pour into freezer containers. Refrigerate up to 1 month or freeze.

Ingredients 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk3/4 cup sugar1/2 cup biscuit/baking mix2 large eggs, beaten2 tablespoons butter, melted2-1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice2 teaspoons vanilla extractOptional: Sweetened whipped cream or vanilla ice cream Preparation Combine the first 8 ingredients. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer reads 160°, 6-7 hours. If desired, serve with whipped cream or ice cream.

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) frozen cheese ravioli8 bacon strips, diced1 cup prepared Alfredo sauce1/4 cup milk2 to 3 teaspoons dried basilPepper to taste Preparation Cook ravioli according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 teaspoons drippings. Stir the Alfredo sauce, milk and basil into drippings; heat through. Drain ravioli; add to sauce and toss to coat....