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Ingredients 4 medium ripe peaches, peeled2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons cider vinegar1 tablespoon rice vinegar1/4 teaspoon salt1/3 cup canola oil6 cups spring mix salad greens4 cups torn romaine1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted Preparation Slice three peaches; set aside. Cut the remaining peach in half; place in a blender. Add the sugar, lemon juice, vinegars and salt; cover and process until blended....

Ingredients 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup All-Bran2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon baking powder1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup cold butter1 large egg, room temperature2/3 cup plus 2 teaspoons 2% milk, divided Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk egg and 2/3 cup milk; stir into flour mixture just until moistened....

Ingredients 6 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 medium shallot salt Freshly ground pepper 2 large eggs vegetable oil Lemon wedges 6 anchovy fillets 4 large skinless trout 3 c. soft, fresh, coarsely ground brioche bread crumbs 1 1/2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest 1 fresh red chile Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. In a bowl, blend the butter, anchovies, chile, shallot, and lemon zest, and season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked penne pasta1/2 pound turkey breast cutlets, cut into 3/4-inch pieces3 tablespoons butter, divided2 cups fresh broccoli florets3 small carrots, thinly sliced2 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon salt2-1/2 cups half-and-half cream1/4 cup lemon juice2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute turkey in 1 tablespoon butter until no longer pink....

Ingredients 2 large green peppers, tops and seeds removed1/2 pound ground turkey1 small onion, chopped1 garlic clove, minced2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup milk1/2 cup chopped tomato4 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese, divided Preparation In a large saucepan, cook peppers in boiling water for 3 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water; set aside. In a skillet, cook the turkey, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain and set aside....

Ingredients 6 wooden pop sticks6 small Gala apples1 package (14 ounces) caramels2 tablespoons 2% milk20 Oreo cookies, coarsely crushed1 package (10 ounces) dark chocolate chips2 tablespoons shortening Preparation Insert pop sticks into tops of apples. Place caramels and milk in a small saucepan; heat and stir over medium-low heat 3-5 minutes or until smooth, stirring frequently. Dip apples in caramel mixture, coating completely. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; let stand until set, about 10 minutes....

Ingredients 1 can (16 ounces) red beans, rinsed and drained2 cans (8 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce2 cups water1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 package (12 ounces) frozen vegetarian meat crumbles1 large onion, chopped1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder1 tablespoon ground cumin2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepperOptional: Sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 12 ingredients. Cover and cook on low until heated through, 5-6 hours....

Ingredients 6 cups seeded chopped watermelon5 cups sugar1/3 cup white wine vinegar or white balsamic vinegar1/4 cup lemon juice2 to 3 drops red food coloring, optional2 pouches (3 ounces each) liquid fruit pectin Preparation Place watermelon in a food processor; cover and process until pureed. Line a strainer with 4 layers of cheesecloth and place over a bowl. Place pureed watermelon in prepared strainer; cover with edges of cheesecloth. Let stand 10 minutes or until liquid measures 2 cups....

Ingredients 4 steamed artichokes 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 lb. whole-wheat pizza dough 1 c. fresh ricotta cheese 2 plum tomatoes 1/4 c. pitted Kalamata olives 3 oz. Pecorino Romano cheese 1/4 c. fresh basil leaves Preparation Step 1Use a paring knife to trim away all of the artichokes’ fibrous leaves and chokes so only the hearts remain. Slice the hearts thinly crosswise. In a small bowl, toss artichoke hearts with lemon juice....

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked wild rice3 cups water1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules1 cup julienned fully cooked ham1 cup julienned Monterey Jack cheese1 cup julienned sweet red pepper1 cup fresh broccoli florets1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions with topsDRESSING:2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons white vinegar1/2 teaspoon ground mustard1/2 to 1 teaspoon curry powderSalt and pepper to taste1/2 cup canola oil Preparation In a large saucepan, bring the rice, water and bouillon to a boil....

Ingredients 4 large eggs, separated2/3 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups sugar, divided2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup eggnogFROSTING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/4 cup butter, softened3-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons eggnogFreshly grated or additional ground nutmeg Preparation Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°. Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners. In a large bowl, cream butter and 1-1/4 cups sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes....

Ingredients 1 pint fresh strawberries, halved3/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons corn syrup1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice1/2 teaspoon butterWaffles or pancakes Preparation Place strawberries in a blender; cover and process until pureed. Transfer to a small saucepan; add the sugar, corn syrup, lemon juice and butter. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute. Skim off foam. Strain seeds if desired. Serve warm with waffles or pancakes. Refrigerate leftovers; warm before serving....

Ingredients 6 cups Crispix5 cups miniature pretzels1-1/2 cups pecan halves1/2 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup honey Preparation In a large bowl, combine the Crispix, pretzels and pecans. In a small saucepan, combine butter and honey. Cook and stir until butter is melted and mixture is smooth. Pour over cereal mixture and mix well. Transfer to two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake at 325° for 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Cool on wire racks....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon or 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon pepperDash salt1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces Preparation Place the first 7 ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. In a large skillet, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cook, covered, until crisp-tender, 1-3 minutes....

Ingredients 24 uncooked jumbo pasta shells1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1 cup cubed cooked turkey 1 cup cooked stuffing 4 green onions, chopped1 cup mashed sweet potatoes1/4 teaspoon chili powder, optional1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 cup turkey gravy, warmed Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cook shells according to package directions for al dente. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix mozzarella cheese, turkey, stuffing and green onions. In a small bowl, stir sweet potatoes and, if desired, mix in chili powder....

Ingredients 1 can (16 ounces) caramel frosting or frosting of your choiceCupcakes of your choiceCaramelsDots candies, candy-coated sunflower kernels and Sixlets candies Preparation Frost cupcakes. For each turkey, unwrap three caramels; place on a small piece of waxed paper. Microwave on high for 5-7 seconds or until softened. Break off desired amount for the body; roll into an egg shape. Roll two smaller pieces into wings and two pieces into legs....

Ingredients 1 boneless beef chuck roast (2-1/2 to 3 pounds), trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (2 to 2-1/2 pounds), trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes1 pound Italian sausage links, cut into 1-inch slices3 tablespoons olive oil3 large onions, chopped5 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce3 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste1 cup water1/2 cup minced fresh parsley or 3 tablespoons dried parsley flakes1/2 cup minced fresh oregano or 3 tablespoons dried oregano5 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons pepper...

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg, room temperature3 tablespoons molasses1/2 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking sodaICING:1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar2 to 3 teaspoons water1/4 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg, molasses and fresh ginger....

Ingredients 12 large egg whites (about 1-2/3 cups)1 cup cake flour1-1/2 cups sugar, divided 1 vanilla bean (see Editor’s Note) or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar1/4 teaspoon saltGLAZE:2 cups confectioners’ sugar1 vanilla bean or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 to 4 tablespoons 2% milk Preparation Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 325°. In a small bowl, mix flour and 3/4 cup sugar until blended....

Ingredients 2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed1 medium onion, chopped2 tablespoons olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon curry powder1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup canned garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed, drained and mashed1 cup frozen peas, thawed2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro1 package (16 ounces, 14x9-inch sheet size) frozen phyllo dough, thawedCooking sprayMint chutney, optional Preparation Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil....