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Ingredients 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons butter3/4 cup sweet chili sauce 1/3 cup thawed orange juice concentrate Hot cooked jasmine or other riceMinced fresh basil Preparation Toss chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat; stir-fry chicken until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Remove from pan; keep warm. Add chili sauce and juice concentrate to skillet; cook and stir until heated through....

Ingredients 1 package yellow cake mix or cake mix of your choice (regular size)3-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar3 tablespoons butter, softened2/3 to 3/4 cup whole milk1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons orange paste food coloring12 gumdrops12 black jujubes Preparation Prepare and bake cake according to package directions for cupcakes. Fill 24 greased muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely....

Ingredients 3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon salt1 cup cold butter, cubed3/4 cup shortening9 to 10 tablespoons cold waterFILLING:2 tablespoons butter5 cups finely chopped peeled tart apples1/3 cup packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon cornstarch1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 egg, lightly beatenCoarse sugar Preparation In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in butter and shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough holds together when pressed....

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)1/2 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)3 tablespoons sugar3 tablespoons butter, melted1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda4-1/2 to 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flourTOPPING:1/2 cup butter, melted1 cup grated Parmesan cheese4-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning1 teaspoon garlic powder Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and milk. Add the sugar, butter, salt, baking soda and 3 cups flour....

Ingredients 8 medium onions1 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese4 ounces cream cheese, cubed1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 cup grated Romano cheese1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable broth Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Peel onions. Cut a 1/2-in. slice from top of each onion; remove centers with a melon baller, leaving 1/2-in. shells. Combine Gorgonzola cheese and cream cheese; stuff into onion shells. Place in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with Romano cheese, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened1/2 cup plus 2 cups confectioners’ sugar, divided 1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 cup unsalted cashews1 cup macadamia nuts1 cup pecan halves Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Cream butter and 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in extract. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt and cinnamon; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Pulse nuts in a food processor until finely ground....

Ingredients 6 cups turkey or chicken broth3 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped2 carrots, chopped2 celery ribs, chopped2 medium onions, chopped2 cans (15 ounces each) cream-style corn2 cans (8-1/2 ounces each) lima beans, drained1 to 2 cups chopped cooked turkey1/2 to 1 teaspoon chili powderSalt and pepper to taste Preparation In a large stockpot, combine the broth, potatoes, carrots, celery and onions. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. canola or olive oil 3 scallions 2 large red bell peppers 4 ripe tomatoes 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 6 eggs 4 oz. feta cheese 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley green olives 4 whole-grain pitas Preparation Step 1In a medium skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add scallions and cook until soft, about 2 minutes. Add peppers; continue cooking 5 minutes....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 garlic cloves, sliced2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage1/2 teaspoon dried thyme2 tablespoons olive oil Preparation Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness; sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the garlic, rosemary, sage and thyme in oil for 1 minute. Add chicken; cook for 5-6 minutes on each side or until chicken juices run clear....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons maple syrup3/4 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper1/2 teaspoon salt1 small acorn squash Preparation Preheat a greased waffle maker. Mix syrup, chipotle pepper and salt. Cut squash crosswise into 1/2-in.-thick slices. Using round cookie cutters, cut out centers to remove squash strings and seeds. If necessary, halve slices to fit waffle maker. Bake slices in waffle maker just until tender and lightly browned, 3-4 minutes. Serve with syrup mixture.

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened3 to 4 tablespoons whole milk Preparation In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese. Gradually beat in milk until light and fluffy. Serve on toast, English muffins or bagels.

Ingredients 12 white or yellow corn tortillas (6 inches)4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese1 tablespoon plus 1 cup fat-free milk, divided1 teaspoon ground cumin4 cups cubed cooked chicken breast1/2 cup chopped green onions1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1 cup fat-free sour cream2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese Preparation Wrap tortillas in foil. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until softened....

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast3 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided3/4 cup canola oil1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup molasses1 tablespoon salt7 to 7-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3 cups whole wheat flour Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 3/4 cup warm water. Add oil, sugar, molasses, salt and remaining water. Combine flours; add 4-5 cups flour to mixture. Beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a firm dough....

Ingredients 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes1 package (16 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained1-1/2 cups water1 can (8 ounces) pizza sauce2 tablespoons medium pearl barley1 tablespoon dried minced onion2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Preparation In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low until meat is tender, 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 hours....

Ingredients 2 cups strawberry sorbet, softened if necessary1 cup cold fat-free milk1 package (1 ounce) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawedSliced fresh strawberries Preparation Line an 8x4-in. loaf pan with plastic wrap. Spread sorbet into bottom of pan; place in freezer 15 minutes. In a bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix 2 minutes. Let stand until soft-set, about 2 minutes. Fold in whipped topping; spread over sorbet....

Ingredients 1 broiler/fryer chicken (4 pounds), cut up and skin removed3/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup all-purpose flour2/3 cup water1/3 cup white vinegar1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce2 tablespoons ketchup1 tablespoon dried minced onion1 teaspoon prepared mustard1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperHot cooked rice or egg noodles, optional Preparation Place chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker. In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar and flour. Stir in the water, vinegar and soy sauce....

Ingredients 6 cups diced peeled sweet potatoes2 cups diced peeled tart apples4 cups water2/3 cup orange juice concentrate1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves Preparation In a heavy saucepan, combine all ingredients; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2 to 2-1/4 hours or until mixture is thickened and about 1 cup of liquid remains, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 1 medium green pepper, chopped1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped3 tablespoons chopped red onion1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro1-1/2 teaspoons sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1 medium red grapefruit1 large navel orange Preparation In a large bowl, combine first nine ingredients. Cut a thin slice off top and bottom of grapefruit and orange; stand upright on a cutting board....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional1/2 cup 2% milk3 cups sliced peeled fresh or frozen peachesTOPPING:1-1/2 cups water1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 tablespoon butter1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Vanilla ice cream, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and, if desired, cinnamon. Stir in milk just until combined; fold in peaches. Spread into a greased 8-in....

Ingredients 2 cans (6-1/8 ounces each) water-packed tuna, drained1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs1/4 cup chopped onion1/4 teaspoon ground mustard1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning1 large egg, beaten4 medium fresh tomatoes1 cup shredded mozzarella cheeseSour cream, optional Preparation In a bowl, separate tuna into very small pieces. Add bread crumbs, onion, mustard, cayenne pepper, Italian seasoning and egg; mix well. In a medium saucepan, cook mixture for 2-3 minutes over medium heat....