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Ingredients 1/3 cup chopped onion1 garlic clove, minced2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest4 halibut steaks (4 ounces each)1/4 cup orange juice1 tablespoon lemon juice1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning Preparation In a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute onion and garlic until tender; remove from the heat. Stir in parsley and orange zest. Place halibut in an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with onion mixture....

Ingredients 2 medium sweet orange peppers, chopped2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and cubed1 container (10-1/2 ounces) cherry tomatoes, halved1 cup fresh or frozen corn, thawed1/2 medium red onion, finely choppedDRESSING:1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar3 tablespoons lime juice2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves2 garlic cloves, halved2 teaspoons sugar1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place the first 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Place dressing ingredients in a blender; cover and process until creamy and light in color....

Ingredients 1 cup sherry or reduced-sodium beef broth1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce1 envelope onion soup mix1/4 cup packed brown sugar1 beef tenderloin roast (2 pounds)2 tablespoons water Preparation In a large bowl, combine the sherry, soy sauce, soup mix and brown sugar. Pour 1 cup into a shallow dish; add tenderloin and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 5 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade. Preheat oven to 425°....

Ingredients 2 cups butter, cubed16 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped3 cups sugar8 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten2 teaspoons vanilla extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon saltFILLING AND FROSTING:1/4 cup instant espresso powder4 teaspoons boiling water3 cups heavy whipping cream1 cup confectioners’ sugar, divided3 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided2 cartons (8 ounces each) mascarpone cheese1/8 teaspoon salt1 package (8 ounces) toffee bits Preparation Grease three 9-in. round baking pans and line with parchment; set aside....

Ingredients 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1/4 cup water (70° to 80°)2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk powder2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon sugar1-1/2 teaspoons salt1-1/2 teaspoons dried minced onion1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil1 teaspoon dried marjoram1 teaspoon dried thyme3 cups all-purpose flour1-3/4 teaspoons active dry yeast Preparation In bread machine pan, place all ingredients in the order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed)....

Ingredients 3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed1-3/4 cups sugar, divided1/2 cup chopped pecans2 eggs1/2 cup butter, melted1 cup all-purpose flourWhipped cream or vanilla ice cream Preparation Place the cranberries in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Sprinkle with 3/4 cup sugar and pecans. In a small bowl, beat the eggs, butter, flour and remaining sugar until smooth. Spread over cranberry mixture. Bake at 325° for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center of cake comes out clean....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil1 large onion, chopped1 garlic clove, minced6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles1 envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning2 cups cubed cooked turkey2 cups frozen corn (about 10 ounces), thawed1/3 cup minced fresh cilantroOptional toppings: tortilla strips, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, sliced avocado and lime wedges Preparation In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 1-2 minutes....

Ingredients 1 c. unsalted butter 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 4 1/2 c. sifted cake flour (not self-rising) 2 tbsp. baking powder 3/4 tsp. salt 1 1/2 c. milk 1 1/2 tbsp. pure vanilla extract 2 1/4 c. sugar 7 large egg whites Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 12-by-17-by-1-inch rimmed baking sheet. Line bottom with parchment paper. Butter parchment, and dust with flour, tapping off any excess. Set sheet aside....

Ingredients water 1 1/2 c. wild rice 4 tbsp. unsalted butter 3 onions 2 clove garlic 1 celery rib 2 c. jasmine rice kosher salt 1 lb. pork breakfast sausage c. snipped chives 1 tsp. chopped sage 1 tsp. chopped thyme 8 oz. vacuum-packed chestnuts Freshly ground pepper 3 c. turkey stock or low-sodium chicken broth 2 tbsp. cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F....

Ingredients 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk2-1/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut2-1/4 cups coarsely chopped dates1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts3/4 cup dried cherries3/4 cup dried cranberries3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix all ingredients. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until light brown, 8-10 minutes. Cool on pans 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container....

Ingredients 1/4 cup za’atar seasoning1/4 cup olive oil3 teaspoons dried oregano1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric3 pounds bone-in chicken thighs1 cup pimiento-stuffed olives1/2 cup dried apricots1/2 cup pitted dried plums (prunes)1/4 cup waterHot cooked basmati rice, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Add chicken; toss to coat. Arrange olives, apricots and plums on the bottom of a 4- or 5-quart slow cooker. Add 1/4 cup water; top with chicken....

Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef2 pounds process cheese Velveeta, cubed1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, cut up2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles3 teaspoons chili powder3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauceTortilla chips Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the cheese, tomatoes, chiles, chili powder and Worcestershire sauce. Cook, uncovered, until cheese is melted, 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve warm, with chips.

Ingredients 2 large eggs, lightly beaten2 cups shredded zucchini (about 1-1/2 medium), squeezed dry1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon minced fresh basil1 teaspoon minced fresh thymeTOPPINGS:1 jar (12 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, julienned1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/2 cup sliced turkey pepperoni Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. Mix the first 8 ingredients; transfer to a 12-in. pizza pan coated generously with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 package (20 ounces) refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes1/4 cup finely chopped onion1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1/2 cup pepper jack cheese1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon1/2 cup sour cream2 green onions, thinly sliced Preparation In a large bowl, toss potatoes with onion, salt and pepper. In a small cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat. Add 1 cup potato mixture, pressing down to flatten with spatula....

Ingredients 1 can (12 ounces) frozen pink lemonade concentrate, thawed, undiluted1 package (20 ounces) frozen unsweetened strawberries, partially thawed1/4 cup sugar2 cups cold brewed strong tea2 liters ginger ale, chilledIce cubes Preparation In a food processor combine lemonade concentrate, strawberries and sugar. Cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a large pitcher or punch bowl; stir in tea. Add the ginger ale and ice cubes. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 3/4 cup olive oil1/3 cup honey1/4 cup red wine vinegar2 tablespoons poppy seeds1 tablespoon finely chopped onion1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation Combine all ingredients in a blender; process for 30 seconds. Chill. Stir before using.

Ingredients 3 racks pork baby back ribs (about 8 pounds)1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided 1-1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper, divided 2 bottles (12 ounces each) beer or 3 cups unsweetened apple juice1 jar (12 ounces) apricot preserves1/4 cup prepared horseradish, drained2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup1 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. If necessary, remove thin membrane from ribs and discard. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper over ribs....

Ingredients 1/2 cup uncooked brown rice1/2 cup finely chopped carrots1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms2 tablespoons canola oil1/2 cup uncooked wild rice3 cups chicken broth1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice1/3 cup chopped dried apricots2 tablespoons minced green onions1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted Preparation In a large saucepan, saute brown rice, carrots, onion and mushrooms in oil for 10 minutes or until rice is golden....

Ingredients 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup milk chocolate toffee bits5 cups hot brewed coffee2 tablespoons butterscotch ice cream topping Preparation In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners’ sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Stir toffee bits into coffee; let stand for 30 seconds. Strain and discard any undissolved toffee bits. Pour coffee into mugs; top with whipped cream and drizzle with butterscotch topping....

Ingredients 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions1 tablespoon olive oil3/4 cup chopped fresh tomato, drained1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 4 teaspoons dried basil2 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper1/3 cup shortening2/3 cup 2% milk Preparation In a small skillet, saute onions in oil until tender. Add tomato; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat; stir in basil. Cool slightly. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper....