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Ingredients 1 turkey (12 pounds)4 celery ribs with leaves, chopped1 small onion, finely chopped4 tablespoons butter, divided10 slices day-old white bread, cubed10 slices day-old whole wheat bread, cubed1/2 cup egg substitute3/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning1/2 teaspoon saltDash pepper3 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 cup cold water Preparation Place giblets in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-50 minutes or until tender. Chop giblets; set broth and giblets aside....

Ingredients 8 cups sliced peeled watermelon rind (2x1-in. pieces)6 cups water1 cup canning salt4 cups sugar2 cups white vinegar6 cinnamon sticks (3 inches), divided1 teaspoon whole cloves1 teaspoon whole peppercorns Preparation Place rind in a large nonreactive bowl; stir in water and salt. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Rinse and drain well. In a Dutch oven, mix sugar, vinegar, 2 cinnamon sticks, cloves and peppercorns. Bring to a boil. Add rinds; return to a boil....

Ingredients 4 cups cubed seedless watermelon3/4 cup frozen limeade concentrate, thawed2-1/2 cups carbonated waterLime slices Preparation Place watermelon in a blender. Cover and process until blended. Strain and discard pulp; transfer juice to a pitcher. Stir in limeade concentrate. Refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight. Just before serving, stir in carbonated water. Garnish servings with lime slices.

Ingredients 1 cup water1/2 cup butter, cubed1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup all-purpose flour4 eggs2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix2 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam, optionalConfectioners’ sugar Preparation In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, bring the water, butter and salt to a boil. Add flour all at once; stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 6 cups torn leaf lettuce3 tablespoons finely chopped onion3 bacon strips, diced2 tablespoons red wine vinegar2-1/4 teaspoons sugar1-1/2 teaspoons waterSalt and pepper to taste1 hard-boiled large egg, sliced Preparation In a large salad bowl, combine the lettuce and onion; set aside. Place bacon on a microwave-safe plate lined with paper towels. Cover with another paper towel; microwave on high for 5-7 minutes or until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels....

Ingredients 1 prebaked 12-inch thin pizza crust6 large eggs1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepepr1/2 cup chopped green pepper1 small onion, chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. Place crust on a greased pizza pan. Using a 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter, cut out 6 circles from crust. (Remove circles and save for another use.) Break an egg into each hole. Sprinkle with cheese, bacon, peppers and onion....

Ingredients 3 medium potatoes (about 1-1/2 pounds)1 cup fat-free cottage cheese1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream1 tablespoon fat-free milk1 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon garlic powder2 tablespoons sliced green onion1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese Preparation Place the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain. Peel potatoes and cut into cubes. In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, sour cream, milk, sugar, salt and garlic powder; cover and process until smooth....

Ingredients 2 cups sugar1/4 cup paprika2 tablespoons salt2 teaspoons pepper1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper20 chicken drumsticks (about 5 pounds) Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the sugar, paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder and cayenne. Add drumsticks, a few at a time; seal bag and shake to coat. Place chicken in two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight....

Ingredients 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce plus 3 tablespoons adobo sauce1/4 cup tomato paste3 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon sea salt1 roasting chicken (6 to 7 pounds) Preparation Pulse chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, tomato paste, honey, olive oil and sea salt in a food processor or blender until smooth. Spread mixture evenly over chicken. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour or overnight. Preheat oven to 400°. Place chicken on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, breast side up....

Ingredients 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)1 cup shredded Swiss cheese5 cups seasoned stuffing mix1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1 cup sour cream Preparation Place chicken in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with the cheese and stuffing mix. Combine soup and sour cream; spread over stuffing. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 1 hour or until the meat juices run clear.

Ingredients Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)1-1/2 pounds medium potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 4 cups) 1/2 cup sour cream3 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese2 green onions, finely chopped1 garlic clove, minced1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup sliced ripe olives, drained Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Divide dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each pastry to a 12-in. circle....

Ingredients 2 cups cubed cooked turkey breast1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed1 cup chopped celery1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained2 tablespoons chopped green pepper1 tablespoon chopped onion1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1/2 cup fat-free milk1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided2 tablespoons white wine or chicken broth1 tablespoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon salt2 slices white bread, cubed Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients; set aside....

Ingredients 1/2 pound candied cherries1/2 pound candied pineapple slices1 pound walnuts, pecans or combination of both1 pound vanilla wafers1/4 pound raisins2 large eggs1/2 cup sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk Preparation Set aside four whole cherries, two pineapple slices and 16 pecan or walnut halves. Chop remaining fruit and nuts. Crush vanilla wafers; combine the chopped fruit, nuts and raisins and set aside. In a bowl, beat eggs well....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 boneless venison roast (3 to 4 pounds)2 tablespoons canola oil1 cup apple juice or cider1 cup beef broth1 medium onion, sliced1 teaspoon dried thyme1 bay leaf8 small potatoes, peeled6 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces4 celery ribs, cut into 2-inch pieces Preparation Combine the first three ingredients; rub over roast. In a Dutch oven, brown roast on all sides in oil. Add the apple juice, broth, onion, thyme and bay leaf....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup butter, softened1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 eggs4 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes2 tablespoons chicken broth1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg3/4 cup chopped walnuts Preparation In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the sweet potatoes, broth, salt and nutmeg; mix well. Stir in nuts....

Ingredients 1 round loaf (1 pound) sourdough bread1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1-1/2 cups sour cream2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce3/4 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled1/2 cup chopped green onionsAssorted crackers Preparation Cut the top fourth off the loaf of bread; carefully hollow out the bottom, leaving a 1-in. shell. Cut the removed bread and top of loaf into cubes; set aside. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy....

Ingredients 1 cup cubed peeled butternut squash1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon salt, divided4 teaspoons olive oil, divided1/3 cup balsamic vinegar2 tablespoons dry red wine or chicken broth2 tablespoons whole-berry cranberry sauce5 cups fresh baby spinach4 slices red onion1/2 cup dried cranberries1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted1/3 cup crumbled goat cheeseCoarsely ground pepper, optional Preparation In a small skillet, saute the squash, chili powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt in 2 teaspoons oil until tender, 11-13 minutes....

Ingredients 1 c. low-fat milk 1/2 c. sugar 2 tsp. plain powdered gelatin 2 tbsp. cold water c. fat-free sour cream 1 1/2 c. plain fat-free Greek yogurt 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice 1/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract 3 tbsp. water 3 tbsp. sugar 1 pineapple 1 pinch of salt Preparation Step 1Make the panna cotta: In a large saucepan, heat the milk with the sugar over low heat, stirring, until the sugar is dissolved....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar4 large eggs, room temperature5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour2 packages (1/4 ounce each) quick-rise yeast1-1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom1 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1-1/2 cups 2% milk1 cup diced dried fruit1/2 cup raisins1/2 cup golden raisinsFROSTING:2 tablespoons butter, softened2 tablespoons shortening2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups cubed peeled sweet potatoes2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium onion, chopped1 small sweet red pepper, chopped3 green onions, chopped1 red chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped3 garlic cloves, minced2 cups cubed fully cooked ham1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon salt4 eggs1/4 cup shredded white cheddar cheese Preparation In a large skillet, saute sweet potatoes in butter and oil until crisp-tender. Add the onion, red pepper, green onions and chili pepper....