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Ingredients 5 pounds small fresh mushrooms2 large onions, halved and sliced2 cups white vinegar1-1/2 cups canola oil1/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons canning salt3 garlic cloves, minced1-1/2 teaspoons pepper1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon Preparation Place all ingredients in a stockpot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Carefully ladle hot mixture into 8 hot 1-pint jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups frozen corn, thawed1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles1 cup fresh cilantro leaves1/3 cup heavy whipping cream1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperENCHILADAS:3/4 pound ground turkey1/3 cup chopped onion1 garlic clove, minced1 tablespoon olive oil3/4 cup salsa1 tablespoon cornmeal2 teaspoons chili powder1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon dried oregano1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper6 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed1-1/4 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided1/4 cup sliced ripe olives Preparation Preheat oven to 350°....

Ingredients 1 whole garlic bulb1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided 1 medium white onion, chopped4 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered1/4 cup butter, softened1/4 cup sour cream1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 cup 2% milk1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Remove papery outer skin from garlic bulb, but do not peel or separate cloves. Cut top off of garlic bulb, exposing individual cloves. Brush cut cloves with 1 teaspoon oil....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup water1 tablespoon baking cocoa1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamonDash salt2 tablespoons beaten large egg2 tablespoons 2% milkFROSTING:2 tablespoons butter4-1/2 teaspoons 2% milk1 tablespoon baking cocoa3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract2 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, bring the butter, water and cocoa just to a boil. Immediately remove from the heat. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt; stir into butter mixture....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped2 tablespoons butter4 cups water2-1/2 pounds fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped2 medium carrots, diced1 celery rib, finely chopped3 chicken bouillon cubes1 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/8 teaspoon ground mace1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 40 minutes or until vegetables are tender....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour2/3 cup sugar1/3 cup baking cocoa1/4 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup cold butter2 large eggsTOPPING:1 package (7 ounces) sweetened shredded coconut1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk2 cups semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup creamy peanut butter Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cut in butter until crumbly. Beat in eggs. Spread in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan....

Ingredients 2 cups organic all-purpose flour1/2 cup organic sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda2 tablespoons poppy seeds1 tablespoon grated lemon zest1/4 teaspoon sea salt1-1/3 cups unsweetened almond milk3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted2 tablespoons lemon juice1 teaspoon vanilla extractLEMON GLAZE:1 cup organic confectioners’ sugar plus more as needed1 to 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk1 teaspoon lemon juice1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 teaspoons vegan-approved yellow gel food coloring...

Ingredients 1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion1/2 cup julienned sweet red or green pepper1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh broccoli4 green onions, chopped1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon olive oil2 cups chopped cooked chicken1-1/2 cups cooked brown rice1 teaspoon cornstarch1/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon chopped unsalted peanuts Preparation In a large skillet, saute the onion, red pepper, broccoli, green onions, parsley, garlic, ginger and pepper in oil until vegetables are crisp-tender....

Ingredients 1 butternut squash (about 2-1/2 pounds), peeled, seeded and cubed3/4 teaspoon salt, optional, divided2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon brown sugar1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Preparation In a saucepan over medium heat, bring squash, 3 cups water and, if desired, 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until the squash is tender. Drain; transfer to a bowl. Add butter, brown sugar, nutmeg and, if desired, remaining salt; beat until smooth....

Ingredients 1 pound bulk pork sausage2 tablespoons finely chopped onion6 tablespoons all-purpose flour4 cups 2% milk1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage1/4 teaspoon saltDash nutmegDash hot pepper sauceWarm biscuits, split Preparation In a large skillet over medium heat, cook sausage and onion until the sausage is no longer pink. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in skillet. Stir flour into sausage and drippings until blended. Cook and stir until light golden brown. Gradually stir in milk and seasonings....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup canola oil1-3/4 cups sugar2 eggs1/2 cup milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup baking cocoa1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 cups shredded zucchini1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips1/4 cup chopped pecans Preparation In a large bowl, cream the butter, oil and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; gradually add to creamed mixture....

Ingredients 8 sugar ice cream cones1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frosting, divided1/2 cup confectioners’ sugarGreen gel food coloringAssorted candy decorations Preparation Using a serrated knife, carefully score and cut ice cream cones to desired heights. In a small bowl, combine 3/4 cup frosting and confectioners’ sugar; tint green. Set remaining frosting aside. Cut a hole in the corner of a pastry or plastic bag; insert star tip #77. Fill with green frosting....

Ingredients 2/3 cup mashed bananas1/2 cup butter, softened3 large eggs, room temperature2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon3/4 cup water1 cup chopped walnuts Preparation In bowl, beat bananas and butter until creamy. Add eggs and beat well. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon; add to banana mixture alternately with water, beating well after each addition. Stir in nuts. Spoon into a greased 9-in....

Ingredients 2 cups sugar1 cup light corn syrup1/2 cup water1-1/2 cups raw or roasted sunflower kernels1 tablespoon butter1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon baking soda Preparation Butter the sides of a large heavy saucepan. Add sugar, corn syrup and water; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until a candy thermometer reads 260° (hard-ball stage). Stir in sunflower kernels and butter. Cook on medium to 300° (hard-crack stage)....

Ingredients 3 cups torn romaine1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained1 jar (6-1/2 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped2 medium tomatoes, chopped1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained5 slices deli ham, chopped5 thin slices hard salami, chopped5 slices pepperoni, chopped3 slices provolone cheese, chopped2 green onions, chopped1/4 cup olive oil2 tablespoons red wine vinegar1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheesePepperoncini, optional...

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/3 cup shortening4 to 5 tablespoons cold water1/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch1 can (15 ounces) pitted dark sweet cherries1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juiceDash almond extract1 tablespoon butter Preparation In a bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until a ball forms. Divide dough in half so that one ball is slightly larger than the other. Roll out larger ball to fit a 7-in....

Ingredients 3/4 pound boneless pork loin chops, cubed1 tablespoon Dijon mustard3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 tablespoon brown sugar1 small garlic clove, minced1 tablespoon canola oil1 cup chicken broth1 small onion, quartered1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley Preparation In a small bowl, toss pork with mustard. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine flour and brown sugar; add pork and shake to coat....

Ingredients 2 pork tenderloins (1 pound each)1/2 teaspoon salt4 teaspoons butter2/3 cup half-and-half cream2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley2 teaspoons herbes de Provence2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Preparation Cut each tenderloin into 12 slices; sprinkle with salt. In a large nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium heat; brown pork in batches, 3-4 minutes per side. Return all pork to pan....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika1 tablespoon canola oil3 tablespoons tomato paste2 teaspoons herbes de Provence2 garlic cloves, minced2 cups dry red wine2 cups beef broth1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary, divided 2 bay leaves3 cups cubed peeled potatoes3 cups coarsely chopped onions (about 2 large)2 cups sliced carrots2 tablespoons cold water2 tablespoons balsamic or red wine vinegar1 cup fresh or frozen peasAdditional fresh rosemary, optional...

Ingredients 1/2 pound ground beef5 bacon strips, diced1/2 cup chopped onion1/3 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup ketchup1/4 cup barbecue sauce2 tablespoons molasses2 tablespoons prepared mustard1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon salt2 cans (15 ounces each) pork and beans, undrained1 can (16 ounces) butter beans, rinsed and drained1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook and crumble beef with bacon and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink; drain....