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Ingredients 5 tbsp. spanish extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp. sherry vinegar 1 tbsp. minced shallot 1/2 scallion Sea salt Freshly cracked pepper 2 jar piquillo peppers 2 oz. roncal or spanish sheep’s milk cheese fresh thyme sprigs Fresh parsley sprigs Preparation Step 1Whisk 4 tablespoons of the olive oil, the vinegar, shallots, and scallions together in a mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Cut a small slit into each piquillo pepper and slide a stick of cheese into each pepper....

Ingredients Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple in heavy syrup, undrained3 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmegTOPPING:1/2 cup quick-cooking oats1/3 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons butter, melted Preparation Line a 9-in. pie plate with pastry; trim and flute edges. In a large bowl, combine the apples and pineapple. Combine the flour, cinnamon and nutmeg; add to apple mixture and toss to coat....

Ingredients 9 cups shredded cabbage1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits, drained1-1/2 cups mayonnaise3/4 cup white vinegar1/2 cup sugar3/4 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon celery seed3 cups miniature marshmallows1-1/2 cups dried cranberries Preparation In a large bowl, combine cabbage and pineapple. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt and celery seed. Pour into cabbage mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Fold in the marshmallows and cranberries 30 minutes before serving....

Ingredients 4 large eggs, room temperature2 cups sugar1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin1-1/2 cups canola oil3 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon salt2 cups semisweet chocolate chips Preparation In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, pumpkin and oil until smooth. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt; gradually add to pumpkin mixture and mix well. Fold in chocolate chips. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs1/2 cup sugar2/3 cup butter, meltedFILLING:2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk3/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground mace or nutmeg1/2 teaspoon ground cloves Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. In a small bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto bottom and up sides of 2 greased 9-in. metal pie plates. Bake until lightly browned, 5-7 minutes....

Ingredients 1-3/4 cups fresh blueberries, divided1 cup corn syrup1 tablespoon cornstarch Preparation In a blender, combine 1 cup blueberries and corn syrup; cover and process for 30 seconds or until blueberries are almost smooth. Place cornstarch in a small saucepan; gradually whisk in the blueberry mixture. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in the remaining blueberries and cool....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/8 teaspoon salt2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a large bowl, combine the coconut, flour and salt. Add milk and vanilla; mix well (batter will be stiff). Drop by tablespoonfuls 1 in. apart onto a greased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks.

Ingredients 1 cup peanut or canola oil3/4 cup sugar1/4 cup cider vinegar1 head Chinese or napa cabbage, thinly sliced1 small head red cabbage, shredded1 small red onion, halved and sliced3/4 cup dried cranberries1 package (3 ounces) ramen noodles1 cup salted peanuts or sunflower kernels Preparation Whisk together oil, sugar and vinegar until smooth. In a very large bowl, combine cabbages, red onion and cranberries. Pour 1 cup dressing over coleslaw; toss to coat....

Ingredients 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened1/4 cup prepared ranch salad dressing4 flour tortillas (10 inches), warmed3/4 pound sliced deli turkey8 slices Monterey Jack cheese1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced1 medium tomato, sliced Preparation In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and salad dressing until smooth. Spread over tortillas. Layer with turkey, cheese, avocado and tomato. Roll up tightly; cut in half.

Ingredients 2-1/2 pounds medium red potatoes1/4 cup olive oil2 shallots, chopped1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/2 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley Preparation Cut each potato lengthwise into eight wedges. In a large bowl, combine the oil, shallots, garlic, salt, paprika, cayenne and pepper; add potatoes and toss to coat. Place in a greased roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 450° for 45-50 minutes or until tender and golden brown, turning every 15 minutes....

Ingredients 1 lb. Yukon Gold or boiling potatoes (about 3) 1 c. frozen peas 1 lb. skinless salmon fillets 1 fennel bulb 1/2 c. sour cream 1/4 c. mayonnaise 2 tbsp. chopped fresh chives or scallion tops 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 tbsp. lemon juice 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 2 bunches watercress (about 3/4 pound) Preparation Step 1Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil....

Ingredients Pastry for 2 single-crust pies1 cup sugar1/3 cup all-purpose flour2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt12 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples (about 10 apples)TOPPING:1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup quick-cooking oats1/2 cup cold butter, cubed1/2 to 1 cup chopped pecans1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping Preparation On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to two 1/8-in.-thick circles; transfer to two 9-in. pie plates. Trim and flute edges; set aside....

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked penne pasta1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices1-1/2 cups 2% milk1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted1-1/2 cups cheddar french-fried onions, divided1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided1 cup frozen peas Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, brown sausage over medium heat 5 minutes; drain. In a large bowl, combine milk and soup....

Ingredients 3 to 4 small cucumbers1 teaspoon salt1 medium onion, thinly sliced into rings1/2 cup sour cream2 tablespoons white vinegar1 tablespoon minced chives1/2 teaspoon dill seed1/4 teaspoon pepperPinch sugarLettuce leaves, optionalTomato slices, optional Preparation Peel cucumbers; slice paper-thin into a bowl. Sprinkle with salt; cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours. Rinse and drain cucumbers. Pat gently to press out excess liquid. In a large bowl, combine cucumbers and onion; set aside....

Ingredients 8 cups thinly sliced sweet onions2 tablespoons canning salt1-3/4 cups white vinegar1 cup sugar1 teaspoon dried thyme Preparation Place onions in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with canning salt and toss. Let stand 1 hour. Rinse and drain onions, squeezing to remove excess liquid. In a Dutch oven, combine vinegar, sugar and thyme; bring to a boil. Add onions and return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth6 pork rib or loin chops (3/4 inch thick)2 tablespoons canola oilAdditional salt and pepper, optional6 cups thinly sliced peeled potatoes1 medium onion, slicedPaprika and minced fresh parsley, optional Preparation In a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage1/4 teaspoon pepper2 boneless pork loin chops1 tablespoon canola oil1 tablespoon butter8 medium fresh mushrooms, quartered1 cup beef broth2 tablespoons dry sherry or additional beef broth Preparation In a shallow bowl, combine 1 tablespoon flour, sage and pepper. Coat pork chops with flour mixture. In a skillet, cook chops in oil and butter over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear....

Ingredients 1/2 cup all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon salt, divided1/2 teaspoon pepper6 beef shanks (14 ounces each) 2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 cup white wine or beef broth1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1-1/2 cups beef broth2 medium carrots, chopped1 medium onion, chopped1 celery rib, sliced1 teaspoon dried thyme1 teaspoon dried oregano2 bay leaves2 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 cup cold waterGREMOLATA:1/3 cup minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon grated lemon zest1 tablespoon grated orange zest2 garlic cloves, minced...

Ingredients 2/3 cup uncooked instant rice2 tablespoons butter1/2 teaspoon salt1 large onion, chopped2 celery ribs, sliced1 medium green or sweet red pepper, chopped1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules1-1/2 cups boiling water1 cup cubed cooked pork roast1 tablespoon cornstarch1 tablespoon cold water1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauceChow mein noodles Preparation In a large skillet, saute rice in butter and salt until golden. Add the onion, celery and green pepper; cook until crisp-tender. Dissolve bouillon in boiling water; add to the rice mixture....

Ingredients 8 cups fresh or frozen raspberries, thawed1-1/2 cups sugar2/3 cup cider vinegar2-1/2 cups cold water, divided2 liters ginger ale, chilled Preparation In a large saucepan, crush the berries. Stir in sugar, vinegar and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Strain to remove seeds; refrigerate. Just before serving, stir in ginger ale and remaining water. Serve over ice.