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Ingredients 1-3/4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 4 medium), peeled and cubed1-3/4 cups water1 teaspoon salt, divided1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 large pears, peeled and sliced1 large onion, chopped2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup white grape juice1 cup half-and-half cream1/4 teaspoon white pepper Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the sweet potatoes, water, 3/4 teaspoon salt and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in another large saucepan, cook and stir the pears and onion in butter over medium heat for 5 minutes....

Ingredients 4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth4 cups shredded cabbage2 cups uncooked medium egg noodles1 pound fully cooked kielbasa, halved and cut into 1-inch slices1/2 cup chopped onion1 teaspoon caraway seeds1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1 cup shredded Swiss cheese Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the first seven ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until cabbage and noodles are tender. Sprinkle with cheese....

Ingredients 1 beef sirloin tip roast (4 pounds)1 can (5-1/2 ounces) spicy hot V8 juice1/2 cup water1/4 cup white vinegar1/4 cup ketchup2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground mustard1 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon chili powder1/8 teaspoon pepper16 kaiser rolls, split Preparation Cut roast in half; place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine the V8 juice, water, vinegar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar and seasonings; pour over roast....

Ingredients 3 cups coleslaw mix1/4 cup Mexicorn, drained1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped2 tablespoons chopped red onion1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/2 cup ranch salad dressing1-1/2 teaspoons lime juice1/2 teaspoon ground cumin Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing, lime juice and cumin. Pour over the coleslaw and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Ingredients 2 pounds dry roasted peanuts2 pounds cashews1 pound raisins1 pound M&M’s1/2 pound sweetened shredded coconut Preparation Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Store in an airtight container.

Ingredients 3/4 cup chopped celery3/4 cup diced cheddar cheese1 can (6 ounces) tuna, drained and flaked1 small onion, chopped1/4 cup mayonnaise1/8 teaspoon salt1/4 cup butter, softened6 hamburger buns, split Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients; set aside. Spread butter over cut sides of buns. Spread tuna mixture on bun bottoms; replace tops. Wrap in foil. Bake until the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes....

Ingredients 2 c. heavy cream 1 tbsp. sugar 2 drops pink food coloring 2 drops blue food coloring 4 c. milk 1 tsp. vanilla extract 8 oz. white chocolate 2 tbsp. Pink sanding sugar 2 tbsp. Blue sanding sugar Lucky Charms rainbow sprinkles Preparation Step 1Make rainbow swirl whipped cream: Beat heavy cream and sugar until soft peaks form, about 2-3 minutes. Divide whipped cream into four bowls. Stir 2-3 drops of pink food coloring into one, creating pink whipped cream....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups seeded chopped watermelon3/4 cup finely chopped cucumber1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced2 tablespoons lime juice1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation In a small bowl, combine all ingredients; refrigerate until serving.

Ingredients 6 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped1 cup butter, cubed6 eggs3 cups sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 package (10 to 12 ounces) vanilla or white chips1 cup chopped pecans Preparation In a double boiler or microwave, melt chocolate and butter; cool for 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until thick and lemon-colored, about 4 minutes. Gradually beat in melted chocolate and vanilla....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup shortening3/4 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg2 teaspoons vanilla extract1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt10 ounces white chocolate, coarsely chopped1/2 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts, lightly toasted Preparation In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 1/2 to 3/4 cup ice cubes1-1/2 ounces vodka1-1/2 ounces Kahlua3 ounces heavy whipping cream or milk Preparation Place ice in a rocks glass. Add vodka and Kahlua; top with cream.

Ingredients 1 cup water1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms1/2 pound bulk pork sausage2 small onions, chopped5 cups coarsely chopped fresh shiitake mushrooms (about 3/4 pound), divided1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1 teaspoon minced fresh sage or 1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage5 cups soft bread crumbs3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, divided2 pork tenderloins (about 1-1/4 pound each)1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided2 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups chicken broth...

Ingredients 1 cup sugar3 tablespoons butter, melted3 tablespoons orange yogurt1 large egg1 teaspoon grated orange zest1 teaspoon vanilla extract3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup baking cocoa1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1-3/4 quarts vanilla ice cream, softened4 to 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped1 tablespoon shorteningMixed fresh berries Preparation Line an 8-in. square baking dish with foil and grease the foil; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the sugar, butter, yogurt, egg, orange zest and vanilla until blended....

Ingredients 2/3 cup pecan halves1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, dividedDash cayenne pepperDash ground cinnamon3 tablespoons sugar, divided1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens1/4 cup olive oil1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/8 teaspoon salt1 medium pear, thinly sliced1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation In a large heavy skillet, cook the pecans, 2 tablespoons vinegar, cayenne and cinnamon over medium heat until nuts are toasted, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar. Cook and stir for 2-4 minutes or until sugar is melted....

Ingredients 2 pita breads (6 inches)2 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced8 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced1/4 cup shredded Asiago cheese2 teaspoons olive oil Preparation Place pita breads on an ungreased baking sheet. Layer with tomatoes, basil and cheese; drizzle with oil. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Ingredients 1 cup water1/2 cup butter1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup all-purpose flour4 eggsFILLING:1-1/2 cups cold milk1 package (5.1 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix1/2 to 1 teaspoon almond extract2 cups heavy whipping cream, whippedCHOCOLATE GLAZE:6 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips1-1/2 teaspoons shortening3/4 teaspoon corn syrup1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In a large saucepan, bring water, butter and salt to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes....

Ingredients 4 to 5 cups diced cooked chicken1 cup chopped celery2 tablespoons butter2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted2 cups chicken broth1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained1 small onion, chopped1 cup uncooked wild rice, rinsed and drained1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning3/4 cup cashew piecesChopped fresh parsley Preparation In a skillet, brown chicken and celery in butter. In a large bowl, combine soup and broth until smooth. Add the mushrooms, onion, rice, poultry seasoning and chicken mixture....

Ingredients 8 slices whole wheat bread, cubed3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms1 medium red onion, chopped1 tablespoon olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced8 eggs8 egg whites2 cups fat-free milk1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry2/3 cup shredded Swiss cheese1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese1 tablespoon Dijon mustard3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place bread cubes in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray; set aside....

Ingredients 1 package (15 ounces) refrigerated beef tips with gravy1 tablespoon canola oil1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced1 banana pepper, cut into strips1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper4 whole wheat hoagie buns, split1/4 cup mayonnaise1/8 teaspoon chili powder, optional8 slices pepper jack cheese Preparation Preheat broiler. Heat beef tips with gravy according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and pepper; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender....

Ingredients 12 cups fresh baby spinach1-1/2 cups cooked cheese tortellini3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese3/4 cup poppy seed salad dressing Preparation In a salad bowl, combine the spinach, tortellini and Parmesan cheese. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.