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Ingredients 1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon onion salt1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon garlic salt1 boneless pork loin roast (3-1/2 to 4 pounds), trimmed6 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces3 large potatoes, peeled and quartered3 small onions, quartered1-1/2 cups beef broth1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup cold water1/4 teaspoon browning sauce, optional Preparation Combine first 5 ingredients; rub over roast. Cover; refrigerate overnight. Place carrots, potatoes and onions in a 6-qt....

Ingredients 3 pounds beef top sirloin steak, cubed1 tablespoon canola oil1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage1 large onion, chopped5 garlic cloves, minced2 cups water1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth1 package (12 ounces) pitted dried plums (prunes), chopped3 teaspoons chili powder2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon paprika3/4 teaspoon saltDash cayenne pepper Preparation In a Dutch oven, brown beef in oil in batches....

Ingredients 12 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1 teaspoon minced chives3 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2-1/4 teaspoons salt-free seasoning blend1/2 teaspoon salt2-1/4 cups whole milk1-1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheeseGrated Parmesan cheese, optional Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, place asparagus in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons orange juice1 tablespoon white wine vinegar1 tablespoon canola oil1 garlic clove, minced1/8 teaspoon ground cumin1/8 teaspoon pepperDash salt3 cups fresh baby spinach3 cups torn romaine1 cup orange sections1 cup grapefruit sections1/4 cup chopped green pepper1/4 cup chopped water chestnuts1/4 cup thinly sliced sweet onion Preparation In a small bowl, whisk the first seven ingredients. In a large bowl, combine the spinach, romaine, orange, grapefruit, green pepper, water chestnuts and onion....

Ingredients 6 ounces uncooked whole wheat spaghetti2 teaspoons canola oil1 package (10 ounces) fresh sugar snap peas, trimmed and cut diagonally into thin strips2 cups julienned carrots (about 8 ounces)2 cups shredded cooked chicken1 cup Thai peanut sauce1 medium cucumber, halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced diagonallyChopped fresh cilantro, optional Preparation Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add snap peas and carrots; stir-fry 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender....

Ingredients 1/2 pound turkey Italian sausage links, casings removed1 large onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced3/4 cup chopped carrots1 fennel bulb, chopped1/3 cup chopped celery1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth3 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup uncooked small pasta shells1 can (15 ounces) navy beans, rinsed and drained1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink....

Ingredients 1 loaf (1 pound) Italian bread1/3 cup olive oil3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes3/4 pound sliced deli turkey6 ounces provolone cheese, thinly sliced1 jar (7 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and sliced1/2 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives1 large tomato, sliced3 tablespoons shredded Romano cheese1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon pepper...

Ingredients 2 teaspoons active dry yeast1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, divided1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large)1 large egg, room temperature2 tablespoons butter, melted1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon5-1/4 to 5-3/4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons banana extract, optionalGLAZE:2/3 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup half-and-half cream6 tablespoons butter, cubedCOATING:3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted6 tablespoons butter, melted1-1/4 cups sugar2-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 large banana, sliced...

Ingredients 1/2 cup shortening1-1/3 cups packed brown sugar1 large egg1/4 cup 2% milk2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1 cup chopped walnuts1 cup finely diced peeled apple1 cup raisinsVANILLA GLAZE:1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon butter, melted1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/8 teaspoon salt2 to 4 teaspoons 2% milk Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 1 tbsp. minced fresh ginger 1 tsp. lemon juice 3 tbsp. Cooking oil 1 tsp. Asian sesame oil 1/2 tsp. salt tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 3 cloves garlic 1 large head bok choy (about 1 1/2 pounds) 1/2 lb. snow peas 10 radishes 4 tsp. soy sauce 1/2 lb. spinach 1/2 lb. firm tofu Preparation Step 1In a small glass or stainless-steel bowl, combine the ginger, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of the cooking oil, the sesame oil, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar1 large egg3 tablespoons 2% milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup ground walnuts1 teaspoon baking powder Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, milk and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, walnuts and baking powder; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to roll....

Ingredients 2 cups heavy whipping cream1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup (4 ounces) mascarpone cheese9 ounces white baking chocolate, melted and cooled1 cup confectioners’ sugar, divided1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 packages (3 ounces each) ladyfingers, split2/3 cup orange juice4 cups sliced fresh strawberriesChocolate syrup, optional Preparation In a large bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form. In another bowl, beat cheeses until light and fluffy. Beat in cooled chocolate, 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar and vanilla....

Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar3/4 cup packed brown sugar3 large eggs, room temperature1/2 cup canola oil1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup whole wheat flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground allspice1/4 teaspoon baking soda3 cups finely shredded carrots1/2 cup chopped walnutsFROSTING:3 ounces cream cheese, softened1 tablespoon fat-free milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugarDash salt Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat sugars, eggs, oil, applesauce and vanilla until well blended....

Ingredients 24 large fresh mushrooms6 tablespoons butter3/4 cup dry bread crumbs1 envelope onion soup mix1/2 cup sliced almonds1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Remove stems from mushrooms and finely chop; set caps aside. In a skillet, saute chopped mushrooms in butter until tender, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the bread crumbs, soup mix and almonds. Stuff firmly into mushroom caps. Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; sprinkle with cheese....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened3/4 cup shortening2 cups sugar1 tablespoon water1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 cup roasted salted sunflower kernels Preparation In a bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar. Add water and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in sunflower sees. Shape into 1-in. balls; place 2 in....

Ingredients 4 quarts fresh strawberries, sliced4 cups sugar2-2/3 cups milk2/3 cup orange juice1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In a large bowl, combine strawberries and sugar; let stand until juicy, about 1-1/2 hours. Process in batches in a blender until pureed, Add milk, orange juice and cinnamon; cover and process until blended. Fill cylinder of ice cream freezer two-thirds full; freeze according to manufacturer’s directions. Refrigerate remaining mixture until ready to freeze....

Ingredients 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar2-1/4 teaspoons all-purpose flour2-1/4 teaspoons cornstarch1 teaspoon ground mustard1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons cider vinegar1/2 cup water1 egg, lightly beaten1/2 cup milk1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup half-and-half cream2 cups mayonnaise3 medium heads cabbage (6 to 7 pounds), shredded2 medium carrots, shredded2 celery ribs, chopped7 green onions, thinly sliced Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, flour, cornstarch, mustard, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 2 cans (28 ounces each) baked beans1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained1 cup spicy barbecue sauce1/2 cup molasses2 tablespoons prepared mustard1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon salt1 can (6 ounces) french-fried onions, crushed, divided5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, divided Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Stir in half the onions and bacon. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes....

Ingredients 4 cups sliced fresh strawberries2 tablespoons caramel ice cream topping2 tablespoons maple syrup1 tablespoon orange juice1/3 cup salted cashew halves Preparation Place strawberries in a large bowl. Mix caramel topping, syrup and orange juice; drizzle over strawberries. Top with cashews.

Ingredients 1 fresh beef brisket (3-1/2 pounds)1 jar (18 ounces) hickory smoke-flavored barbecue sauce1/2 cup finely chopped onion1 envelope chili seasoning1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon minced garlic1 teaspoon lemon juice14 hamburger buns, split Preparation Cut brisket in half; place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, onion, chili seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and lemon juice. Pour over beef. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or until meat is tender....