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Ingredients 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, divided1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper1 broiler/fryer chicken (about 3 pounds), cut up2 tablespoons canola oil1 large onion, chopped2 medium carrots, chopped2 celery ribs, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced6 cups chicken stock1/2 cup white wine or apple cider2 teaspoons sugar2 bay leaves5 whole peppercornsDUMPLINGS:1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder3/4 teaspoon salt2/3 cup 2% milk1 tablespoon butter, meltedSOUP:1/2 cup heavy whipping cream2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley2 teaspoons minced fresh thymeAdditional salt and pepper to taste...

Ingredients 1 cup crumbled goat cheese1/2 cup sour cream1 tablespoon honey1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme1/2 cup chopped dried figs1/4 cup slivered almondsAssorted crackers, French bread baguette slices or assorted fresh vegetables Preparation In a small bowl, beat cheese, sour cream, honey and thyme until smooth; stir in figs and almonds. Sprinkle with additional thyme if desired. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with crackers, baguette slices or vegetables.

Ingredients 1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and mashed4 slices whole wheat bread, toasted1 medium tomato, sliced2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot1/4 cup hummus Preparation Spread avocado over 2 slices of toast. Top with tomato and shallot. Spread hummus over remaining toast slices; place on top of avocado toast, facedown on top of tomato layer.

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 medium onion, chopped1 jar (14 ounces) spaghetti sauce2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese1 cup whole milk2 large eggs1 teaspoon vegetable oil1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Add spaghetti sauce. Cover and simmer until heated through. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. In a blender, combine the milk, eggs, oil, flour and salt; cover and process until smooth....

Ingredients 1 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 white onion 1 carrot 1 clove garlic 3 thyme sprigs 1/2 tsp. ground coriander 4 c. chicken stock or low-sodium broth 3 can cannellini beans 1 lb. smoked ham in 1 piece 1 1/2 c. cubed (1-inch) baguette 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 tsp. sweet paprika salt Freshly ground pepper 1 scallion Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a large soup pot, melt the butter....

Ingredients 1/4 to 1/2 cup ice cubes3 ounces fruity white wine1 ounce lemon-lime soda, chilledGARNISH:Lime slice Preparation Place ice in a wine glass. Pour the wine and soda into the glass. Garnish as desired.

Ingredients 2 pounds pickling cucumbers (about 8 to 10 medium), trimmed and thinly sliced3 medium onions, thinly sliced1 large green pepper, chopped3 tablespoons salt, divided2 cups sugar1 cup white vinegar3 teaspoons celery seed Preparation In a large glass or stainless steel bowl, toss vegetables with 2 tablespoons salt. Cover with crushed ice and mix well. Refrigerate, covered, 8 hours. Drain and rinse; drain well. Return to bowl. In a saucepan, combine sugar, vinegar, celery seed and remaining salt....

Ingredients 12 hard-boiled large eggs1/3 cup mayonnaise3 tablespoons finely chopped celery3 tablespoons finely chopped sweet pickles3 tablespoons finely chopped maraschino cherries2 tablespoons Dijon mustard1 tablespoon finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper1/4 teaspoon black sesame seeds24 maraschino cherries Preparation Cut eggs in half lengthwise. Remove yolks, reserving whites. In a small bowl, mash yolks. Stir in mayonnaise, celery, pickles, chopped cherries, mustard, jalapeno, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 3 medium green peppers, thinly sliced1 medium sweet red pepper, thinly sliced1 medium red onion, thinly sliced1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/2 cup red wine vinegar4-1/2 teaspoons canola oil1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon minced fresh basil1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a salad bowl, combine the peppers, onion and lemon zest. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vinegar, oil, sugar, basil, salt and pepper; shake well. Pour over vegetables; toss to coat....

Ingredients 1/2 cup olive oil2 green onions, sliced2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary or 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed2 tablespoons lime juice2 tablespoons Dijon mustard6 swordfish or halibut steaks (6 ounces each)VEGETABLES:2 small zucchini2 small yellow summer squash1/4 cup sliced green onions1 to 2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary or 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed3 tablespoons olive oil1 pound small red potatoes, cooked and cut into 1/2-inch slices2 cups halved cherry tomatoes1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper...

Ingredients 1/4 cup cold water1/4 cup soy sauce3 tablespoons sherry1 tablespoon cornstarch2 teaspoons sugar3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 small sweet red pepper1 small green pepper2 medium carrots1 cup coarsely chopped cashews2 tablespoons canola oil, divided1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes6 green onions, thinly sliced1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot4-1/2 cups hot cooked rice Preparation Mix first 6 ingredients until smooth. Cut peppers and carrots into matchsticks....

Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon plus 2 cups butter, divided2 cups sugar1 cup slivered almonds1 cup milk chocolate chips1 cup chopped walnuts1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup white baking chips1-1/2 teaspoons shortening Preparation Butter a 15x10x1-in. pan with 1/2 teaspoon butter. In a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, bring sugar and remaining butter to a boil, stirring constantly. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes. Uncover; add almonds. Cook and stir with a clean spoon until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage) and mixture is golden brown....

Ingredients 1 package (10 ounces) angel hair coleslaw mix1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped1 medium green pepper, finely chopped1 to 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped3 green onions, chopped1/4 cup white wine vinegar2 tablespoons lime juice2 teaspoons canola oil1 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place the first 5 ingredients in a large serving bowl. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Pour over coleslaw mixture; toss to coat....

Ingredients 2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice, chilled2 cups cranberry-raspberry juice, chilled1 teaspoon lime juice2 cups lemon-lime soda, chilled1/4 cup rum, optionalIce cubes Preparation In a pitcher, combine the juices. Stir in soda and rum if desired. Serve immediately over ice.

Ingredients 2 tablespoons mayonnaise1-1/2 teaspoons sugar1/4 teaspoon lemon juiceDash salt1/2 cup whipped topping1 medium apple, chopped1/4 cup chopped celery1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted1/4 cup chopped dates Preparation In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sugar, lemon juice and salt. Fold in the whipped topping. Stir in the apple, celery, walnuts and dates. Chill for 1 hour.

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups sugar, divided1/2 cup baking cocoa2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/8 teaspoon salt3/4 cup water3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon semisweet chocolate chips1 tablespoon brewed coffee1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 large eggs, room temperature1 large egg white, room temperatureSliced fresh strawberries, optional Preparation In a small saucepan, combine 3/4 cup sugar, cocoa, flour and salt. Gradually stir in water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in the chocolate chips, coffee and vanilla until smooth....

Ingredients 1 small onion, thinly sliced1 small green pepper, chopped1 garlic clove, minced3 teaspoons olive oil1 large tomato, coarsely chopped1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained Preparation In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute the onion, green pepper and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in tomato and seasonings; cook 3-4 minutes longer. Add beans; cook and stir until heated through....

Ingredients 4 teaspoons olive oil1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest1-1/2 cups chopped carrots1 cup unsweetened pineapple tidbits, drained (reserve juice)1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained1 medium tart apple, chopped1/2 cup chopped onion1 cup cold water, divided 3 tablespoons unsweetened pineapple juice3 tablespoons reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce2 tablespoons cornstarch3 cups hot cooked brown rice...

Ingredients 1 clove garlic 1 c. parsley leaves 1/2 c. olive oil 1/2 c. seasoned bread crumbs 1/2 c. creamy goat cheese 2 boned chicken thighs salt and pepper 3/4 c. red wine Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.Step 2Chop the garlic and parsley. Place in a bowl and add the bread crumbs. Moisten the mixture with 3 tablespoons of olive oil.Step 3Lay the chicken out flat and season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar1 cup cider vinegar1/2 cup ketchup2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules16 chicken wings3 tablespoons cornstarch1/2 cup cold water Preparation In a small saucepan, combine the first 5 ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Meanwhile, using a sharp knife, cut through the 2 wing joints; discard wing tips. Transfer wings to a 5-qt. slow cooker; add sugar mixture. Cover and cook on low until chicken juices run clear, 3 to 3-1/2 hours....