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Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided1 cup yellow cornmeal1/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder3 tablespoons butter, softened2 tablespoons sugar1-1/2 teaspoons salt2-1/4 to 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water. Add the cornmeal, milk powder, butter, sugar, salt, 1-1/4 cups flour and remaining water. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda1-1/2 cups plain yogurt1/2 cup water3 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons honeyAdditional melted butter, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine whole wheat flour, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, yeast, salt and baking soda. In a saucepan over low heat, heat yogurt, water, butter and honey to 120°-130°. Pour over dry ingredients; blend well....

Ingredients 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil1 tablespoon capers, drained1 tablespoon chopped Greek olives1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1 tablespoon lemon juice1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper4 medium zucchini Preparation In a small bowl, mix the first 9 ingredients. Slice zucchini lengthwise into twenty-four 1/8-in.-thick slices. On a greased grill rack, cook zucchini in batches, covered, over medium heat. Grill until tender, 2-3 minutes on each side....

Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms1/4 cup sliced green onions1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1 tablespoon butter2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon ground mustard1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 pounds ground pork4 kaiser rolls, split4 lettuce leaves4 slices red onion8 thin slices tomatoPrepared mustard Preparation In a small skillet, saute the mushrooms, onions and garlic powder in butter until vegetables are tender. Remove from the heat. In a large bowl, combine the Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 4 bacon strips1/2 cup chopped onion2 tablespoons all-purpose flour3/4 cup water1/3 cup cider vinegar2 tablespoons sugar6 to 8 cups green beans, cooked and drained Preparation In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of drippings. Crumble the bacon and set aside. Saute the onion in drippings until tender. Stir in flour until thoroughly combined. Add water, vinegar and sugar. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly; cook and stir 2 minutes more....

Ingredients Oil for deep-fat frying1 cup sweet potato chips1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt, divided1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper1/4 teaspoon baking powder1 tablespoon cornstarch1 pound chicken tenderloins, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces Preparation In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 350°. Place chips, flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper and baking powder in a food processor; pulse until ground. Transfer to a shallow dish. Mix cornstarch and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt; toss with chicken....

Ingredients 1 cup tarragon sprigs2 cups white wine vinegarAdditional fresh tarragon sprig, optional Preparation Wash tarragon and pat dry. Place in a sterilized jar. Using a wooden spoon, gently bruise the tarragon. Add the vinegar. Cover and store in a cool dark place for 2-3 weeks to let flavors develop. Strain and discard tarragon. Pour into a sterilized decorative bottle. Add additional tarragon if desired. Store in a cool dark place for up to 6 months....

Ingredients 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened3/4 cup sugar3 teaspoons vanilla extract3 large eggs, lightly beaten2 packages (8 ounces each) brickle toffee bits, divided 80 lollipop sticks (4 inches long)1-3/4 pounds dark chocolate candy coating, melted Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Coat bottom and sides of a 9-in. springform pan with cooking spray. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in vanilla until blended....

Ingredients 2 package breakfast sausage 1 c. finely chopped fennel 1/2 c. finely chopped carrots 1/2 c. finely chopped celery 1/2 c. finely chopped leeks 1/2 c. finely chopped onion 2 clove garlic 1/4 raw foie gras 1 c. golden raisins 2 lb. Crusty French Bread fresh thyme leaves fresh sage leaves Toasted fennel seeds 6 large eggs 3 c. chicken stock Salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation Step 1Cook sausage in large sauté pan over medium heat until browned....

Ingredients 1-1/8 teaspoons active dry yeast1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese1 tablespoon chopped ripe olives1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato pesto1 tablespoon egg white2-1/4 teaspoons sugar1/8 teaspoon salt1 to 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour Preparation In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the cheese, olives, oil, pesto, egg white, sugar, salt and 3/4 cup flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough....

Ingredients 1 red bell pepper 3 pt. cherry tomatoes 1 c. tomato juice 1 tbsp. olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper 3 oz. fresh goat cheese 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest 4 Lavash bread wraps 1 lb. thinly sliced ham 1 bunch arugula Preparation Step 1Heat broiler, with rack 4 inches from heat. Place red pepper, skin side up, on one end of a large rimmed baking sheet; place half the tomatoes on the other....

Ingredients 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened1/3 cup sugar2 large egg yolks, room temperature1 tablespoon grated orange zest1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup ground hazelnuts or blanched almonds1/4 cup ground pecans1/4 cup ground walnuts1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1-1/3 cups triple berry preserves1 tablespoon lemon juiceConfectioners’ sugar, optional Preparation In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes....

Ingredients 2 can tuna packed in oil 3 c. drained and rinsed canned white beans 1 red onion 1 tbsp. drained capers 2 bunches watercress (about 3/4 pound) 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 tbsp. red or white-wine vinegar 3/4 tsp. salt 1 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper Preparation Step 1Put the tuna with its oil, the beans, onion, capers, watercress, olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Toss gently to combine....

Ingredients 1 small onion, chopped1 small carrot, sliced1 tablespoon olive oil2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth1 cup water3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained2/3 cup uncooked small spiral pasta3 cups thinly sliced fresh escarole or spinach Preparation In a large saucepan, saute onion and carrot in oil until onion is tender. Add the broth, water, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Stir in beans and pasta; return to a boil....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons olive oil1 medium yellow summer squash, sliced1 medium zucchini, sliced3/4 pound butternut squash, peeled, seeded and julienned1 medium onion, sliced1 medium green pepper, julienned1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon garlic salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large skillet, heat the butter and oil over medium heat. Add vegetables, garlic and thyme....

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)2 cups whole wheat flour1/4 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 to 2 cups all-purpose flour8 slices process American cheese3 tablespoons ketchup8 hot dogs Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add whole wheat flour, brown sugar, salt and vanilla; beat until smooth. Add enough all-purpose flour to form a soft dough....

Ingredients 3 pt. strawberries 4 tbsp. sugar 6 tbsp. Grand Marnier 2 tbsp. lemon juice 1 1/2 loaf packaged pound cake 4 c. heavy cream 4 tbsp. sugar 1 tbsp. vanilla extract Preparation Step 1Set aside 3 perfect strawberries for the trifle garnish. Hull and slice the remaining strawberries into 1/4-inch slices. Combine the strawberries, 4 tablespoons sugar, Grand Marnier, and lemon juice in a large bowl and toss to coat....

Ingredients 2 cans (15 ounces each) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained1 jar (7 ounces) oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, undrained2/3 cup water3 tablespoons olive oil2 garlic cloves, halved1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperChopped fresh basil, optionalBaked pita chips and/or assorted fresh vegetables Preparation In a food processor, combine the beans, tomatoes, water, oil, garlic, pepper flakes, salt and pepper; cover and process until blended. Place in a serving bowl; sprinkle with basil if desired....

Ingredients 3 cups shredded carrots2 cups unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained1/2 cup golden raisins1/3 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup sliced almonds1/3 cup unsalted sunflower kernels Preparation In a large serving bowl, combine the carrots, pineapple and raisins. Stir in mayonnaise. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Just before serving, add almonds and sunflower kernels; toss to coat.

Ingredients 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped1 small onion, chopped1/2 cup pitted ripe olives, chopped1/2 cup pimiento-stuffed olives, chopped1/4 cup prepared Italian salad dressing1 round loaf (1-1/2 pounds) unsliced sourdough, white or whole wheat bread1/2 pound sliced fully cooked ham1/4 pound sliced salami1/4 pound sliced cooked pork1/2 pound sliced Swiss cheese1/2 pound sliced Muenster cheese Preparation In a large bowl, combine cucumber, tomato, onion, olives and salad dressing; set aside....