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Ingredients 1 sheet refrigerated pie crust1 package (7 ounces) almond paste1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling1/4 cup chopped pecans1/4 cup packed light brown sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted1 large egg1 tablespoon water1/2 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon confectioners’ sugar Preparation On a lightly floured surface, roll crust into a 12-in. circle. Transfer to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Shape almond paste into a ball, then flatten into a disk....

Ingredients 1 pound bulk Italian sausage1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried basil1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed1 package (10 ounces) frozen spinach, thawed and well-drained2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese Preparation In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Sprinkle with salt and basil. Roll out bread dough to a 13x10-in. rectangle. Sprinkle with meat mixture. Top with spinach; sprinkle with cheese. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams to seal and tuck ends under....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs1 cup chicken broth1 cup pepper jelly1/2 cup creamy peanut butter1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup chopped dry roasted peanuts1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepperOptional: Hot cooked rice and lime wedges Preparation Place chicken in a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Combine broth, jelly, peanut butter, soy sauce and garlic in small bowl; pour over chicken. Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 6-8 hours....

Ingredients 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and chopped1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon maple syrup1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 package (1.9 ounces) frozen miniature phyllo tart shells15 miniature marshmallows Preparation Place sweet potato in a small saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain. In a small bowl, mash sweet potato with butter, syrup, cinnamon and nutmeg. Place 1 tablespoon potato mixture in each tart shell....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups water1/4 cup butter, cubed1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup all-purpose flour4 large eggs, room temperature1 cup shredded Swiss cheeseFILLING:2 cups finely chopped cooked chicken1 cup shredded Swiss cheese3/4 cup chopped celery1/2 cup mayonnaise1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard1/8 teaspoon pepperMinced chives, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, bring the water, butter and salt to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes....

Ingredients 3/4 cup Italian salad dressing3/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice3/4 cup white wine or white grape juice6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each) Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the salad dressing, pineapple juice and wine or grape juice; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°....

Ingredients 4 cups fresh blueberries3 cups fresh strawberries2 cups fresh raspberries1/4 cup bottled lemon juice2 packages (1-3/4 ounces each) powdered fruit pectin7 cups sugar Preparation In a large saucepan, combine berries and lemon juice; crush slightly. Stir in pectin. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar; return to a full rolling boil. Boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from the heat; skim off foam....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) spaghetti2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 cup grated Romano cheese3 large eggs, lightly beaten1 tablespoon olive oil2 teaspoons garlic powderSalt and pepper to taste3-1/2 cups spaghetti sauce Preparation Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Transfer to a large bowl. Add 1 cup mozzarella cheese, Parmesan, Romano, eggs, oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Press into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish....

Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef1 pound ground pork4 cups water1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauceSalt and pepper to taste1 tablespoon instant dried onion4 tablespoons chili powder2 teaspoons ground cumin1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 teaspoon dried minced garlic1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 cup white cornmeal2 tablespoons all-purpose flourWater Preparation In a large Dutch oven or soup kettle, brown ground beef and pork; drain well. Add water, tomato sauce, salt and pepper....

Ingredients Yellow Cake unsalted butter Chocolate Frosting 1 c. Swiss Meringue Buttercream Red gel-paste food coloring White gumdrops Preparation Step 1Prepare batter for Yellow Cake as directed; fill a 5-inch-round, 3-inch-deep buttered cake pan with 2 cups batter, and use the remaining batter to fill 64 cups of three 24-cup mini muffin tins lined with paper liners (1 tablespoon batter per cup). Bake until golden and a cake tester inserted in middle comes out clean, 10 to 11 minutes for the cupcakes and 45 to 50 minutes for the cake....

Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped onion1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained, divided3 tablespoons butter, divided1/3 cup taco sauce1 cup sour cream, divided1/8 teaspoon chili powder2-1/2 cups cooked cubed turkey2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided10 flour tortillas (8 inches)2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup chicken broth1/2 cup chopped fresh tomatoes Preparation In a skillet, saute onion and 2 tablespoons green chiles in 1 tablespoon butter until onion is tender. Remove from the heat....

Ingredients 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained1 package (9 ounces) frozen cut green beans, thawed1/3 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing1/4 cup sliced green onions1/4 teaspoon garlic salt1/8 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning Preparation Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

Ingredients 1 medium zucchini, sliced 1/4 inch thick1 medium green pepper, chopped1 cup chopped onion1 cup shredded carrots1/2 cup finely chopped celery2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup olive oil1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 jar (8 ounces) picante sauce1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained1 cup shredded cheddar cheese...

Ingredients 1 cup quinoa, rinsed1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth1/4 cup water1 small onion, chopped1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped1 small carrot, chopped1/2 cup chopped fresh broccoli2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a small nonstick saucepan coated with cooking spray, toast quinoa over medium heat until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Add broth and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 4 large shallots salt 10 ear corn 1 tsp. minced fresh ginger 1/4 c. dry white wine 3 c. chicken stock or low-sodium broth 2 tbsp. chicken stock or low-sodium broth 6 slice country ham or prosciutto 2 large eggs 2 scallions 6 oz. lump crabmeat Chile oil Preparation Step 1In a large pot, melt the butter in the vegetable oil. Add the shallots, season with salt, cover, and cook over moderate heat, stirring a few times, until the shallots are softened, 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1 lb. boneless 1 c. canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock 4 scallions including green tops 1/2 tsp. salt 1 1/4 lb. green cabbage (about 1/2 head) 3 carrots 6 tbsp. chopped fresh mint and/or cilantro (optional) 1/4 c. lime juice (from about 2 limes) 1/4 c. soy sauce or Asian fish sauce (nam pla or nuoc mam) 4 tsp. sugar 1/4 tsp. dried red-pepper flakes 1/4 c. Chopped peanuts...

Ingredients 4 cups chopped apples (about 3 large)1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon lemon juice, divided4 celery ribs, chopped1 cup chopped walnuts1/2 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped Preparation In a large bowl, toss apples with 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Stir in celery and walnuts. In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, sugar, salt and remaining lemon juice until blended. Fold in whipped cream. Gently stir into fruit mixture....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups sugar1/2 cup all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon salt4 cups cold water1 cup cider vinegar4 eggs, lightly beatenTorn fresh spinach, sliced fresh mushrooms and salad croutons1 package (1 pound) sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and salt. Gradually stir in water and vinegar. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar4 ounces white baking chocolate, melted and cooled4 large eggs1-1/2 teaspoons clear vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 cup buttermilk1/2 cup water1/2 cup chopped pecans, toastedFROSTING:11 ounces cream cheese, softened1/3 cup butter, softened4 ounces white baking chocolate, melted and cooled1-1/2 teaspoons clear vanilla extract6-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugarChocolate curls Preparation Line three greased 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside....

Ingredients 3/4 cup chopped celery2/3 cup chopped onion2/3 cup chopped carrot1/3 cup vegetable oil3 tablespoons dried parsley flakes4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon dried marjoram1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1 teaspoon rubbed sage1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning2 cups chicken broth8 cups day-old bread cubes3 cups cooked wild rice Preparation In a large skillet, saute the celery, onion and carrot in oil until tender. Stir in the parsley, bouillon, garlic powder, marjoram, rosemary, sage, pepper and poultry seasoning....