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Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sour cream1/2 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and patted dry1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce2 green onions, slicedAssorted crackers and/or fresh vegetables Preparation Place the first seven ingredients in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Add green onions; cover and pulse until finely chopped. Serve with crackers and/or vegetables.

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened2/3 cup sugar1 egg1/2 teaspoon almond extract1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powderFrosting Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extracts. Combine the flour and baking powder; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Using a cookie press fitted with disk of your choice, press dough into desired shapes 1 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets....

Ingredients 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2-2/3 cups sugar2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking powder1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground cloves4 large eggs, room temperature2 cups mashed sweet potatoes2/3 cup canola oil2/3 cup 2% milk1-1/2 cups raisins1 cup chopped walnuts Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk the first 8 ingredients. In another bowl, whisk eggs, sweet potatoes, oil and milk until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened....

Ingredients 1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 pounds)1 tablespoon canola oil8 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered8 medium carrots, cut into chunks1 medium onion, sliced3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup water1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a Dutch oven, brown roast on all sides in oil; drain. Add the potatoes, carrots and onion. In a large bowl, combine the flour, water, tomato sauce, bouillon, salt and pepper until smooth....

Ingredients 1 cup finely crushed corn chips1 envelope taco seasoning1 tablespoon dried minced onion1 large egg, lightly beaten1-1/2 pounds ground beef6 slices cheddar cheeseSandwich buns, splitLettuce leavesTomato slicesSalsa, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the corn chips, taco seasoning, onion and egg. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into six patties. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 7-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°....

Ingredients 1/2 cup water1/2 cup tahini3 tablespoons lemon juice4 garlic cloves1 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place all ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended.

Ingredients 2 cups spring mix salad greens1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves1 small napa cabbage, shredded 1 small cucumber, sliced1 small red onion, julienned2 small carrots, shredded2 green onions, slicedPEANUT DRESSING:1/4 cup creamy peanut butter3 tablespoons hot water1 tablespoon lime juice1 tablespoon sesame oil1 tablespoon fish sauce1 tablespoon rice vinegar1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 small garlic clove, minced1/4 cup dry roasted peanuts Jalapeno pepper slices, optional Preparation In a large bowl, toss salad greens and next 6 ingredients....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons fresh lime juice1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme1 teaspoon grated lime zest1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds), skin removed Preparation In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter with olive oil; add the lime juice, thyme, lime zest, garlic, salt and pepper. Place chicken on a greased broiler pan....

Ingredients 1 jar (23-1/2 ounces) mixed tropical fruit1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped1/4 cup sugar1 tablespoon chopped crystallized ginger1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained1 jar (6 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained1 medium firm banana, sliced6 individual round sponge cakes6 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut, toasted Preparation Drain tropical fruit, reserving 1/4 cup liquid. Combine tropical fruit and jalapeno in a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker. Combine the sugar, ginger, cinnamon and reserved juice; pour over fruit....

Ingredients 6 large poblano peppers (about 1-1/2 pounds)1-1/2 cups chopped cooked turkey1-1/2 cups cooked cornbread stuffing2 packages (8-1/2 ounces each ) cornbread/muffin mix1 carton (8 ounces) egg substituteOil for deep-fat frying1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce Preparation Place poblano peppers on a broiler pan. Broil 4 in. from heat until skins blister, about 5 minutes. With tongs, rotate peppers a quarter turn....

Ingredients 32 corn tortillas (6 inches)1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon canola oil, divided1 medium onion, chopped3 cups cubed cooked turkey1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Mexican diced tomatoes, undrained1 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapeno slices1 envelope taco seasoning1 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon dried basil3 cans (10 ounces each) green enchilada sauce1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, dividedOptional: Sour cream, chopped tomato, chopped cilantro and additional pickled jalapeno slices...

Ingredients 1 medium sweet yellow pepper, julienned1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced1 tablespoon olive oil1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 loaves (8 ounces each) French bread, halved lengthwise1/2 cup spreadable garden vegetable cream cheese3/4 pound thinly sliced deli smoked turkey Preparation In a large skillet, saute peppers and onion in oil until tender. Stir in salt and pepper. Hollow out the top and bottom of loaves, leaving a 1/4-in....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour1/2 cup sugar3 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg3/4 cup cold butter1 egg1 cup vanilla yogurt1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup dried cranberries1 tablespoon milk2 teaspoons cinnamon-sugar Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg; cut in butter until crumbly. In a small bowl, combine the egg, yogurt and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened....

Ingredients 1 turkey carcass (from a 12- to 14-pound turkey)4 quarts water3 large onions, finely chopped3 celery ribs, finely chopped2 large carrots, finely chopped1/4 cup uncooked long grain rice1 cup butter, cubed1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 pint half-and-half cream3 cups diced cooked turkey1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning, optionalSalt and pepper to taste Preparation In large kettle, cook turkey carcass with water to make 3-qt. stock. Remove bones; reserve meat for soup. Strain stock; set aside....

Ingredients 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs1 egg, lightly beaten1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 pound ground beef1 tablespoon olive oil4 potato hamburger buns, split and toastedTOPPINGS:Kettle-cooked potato chipsSour cream onion dip Preparation In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs, egg, salt and pepper. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 1/2-in.-thick patties. Press a shallow indentation in the center of each with your thumb. Brush both sides of patties with oil....

Ingredients c. extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 small yellow onion 1 small carrot 1 celery rib 12 oz. farro 5 c. water kosher salt 3 tbsp. red wine vinegar Freshly ground pepper 1/2 small red onion 1 small seedless cucumber 1 pt. grape tomatoes 1/4 c. chopped fresh basil Preparation Step 1In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil. Add the yellow onion, carrot, and celery, cover, and cook over moderately low heat until barely softened, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened1-2/3 cups sugar3 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour2/3 cups baking cocoa1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking powder1-1/3 cups water1 cup prepared chocolate frosting, divided1 cup semisweet chocolate chips22 individual cream-filled sponge cakes1 teaspoon milk2 craft decorating bees, optional Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 1 pound bulk pork sausage1 pound ground beef2 cans (16 ounces each) hot chili beans, undrained1 jar (16 ounces) salsa1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper Preparation In a large soup kettle or Dutch oven, cook the sausage and beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons cornstarch, divided1 tablespoon sherry or chicken broth1 pork tenderloin (1 pound), cut into 1-inch pieces1/4 cup sugar1/3 cup water1/4 cup cider vinegar3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce3 tablespoons ketchup1 tablespoon canola oil1/3 cup unsalted cashews1/4 cup chopped green onions2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 pound fresh snow peas (3 cups)1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, drainedHot cooked rice, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine 1 tablespoon cornstarch and sherry until smooth; add pork and toss to coat....

Ingredients 2 cups sugar1-1/2 cups cider vinegar1 cup canola oil2 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons white pepper2 cans (15-1/4 ounces each) small peas, drained3 cans (7 ounces each) white or shoepeg corn, drained1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (15-1/4 ounces) lima beans, drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut green beans, drained1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and halved2 jars (4-1/2 ounces each) sliced mushrooms, drained1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained2 cups thinly sliced celery1 cup chopped onion1 cup chopped sweet red pepper1 cup chopped green pepper1 jar (7 ounces) diced pimientos, drained...