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Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 small onion, chopped1 small green pepper, chopped1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped5-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup all-purpose flour3 cups chicken broth1 to 2 tablespoons ground cumin1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon white pepper1 cup sour cream12 flour tortillas (8 inches)1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese Optional: Fresh cilantro leaves and sliced jalapeno Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; add onion, green pepper and jalapeno....

Ingredients Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries1 cup pecan halves1 cup white baking chips3 large eggs3/4 cup packed brown sugar3/4 cup light corn syrup2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon grated orange zestWhipped cream, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Roll out pastry to fit an 11-in. tart pan with removable bottom; trim edges. Sprinkle with the cranberries, pecans and chips. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, brown sugar, corn syrup, flour and orange zest; pour over chips....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar1/4 cup cornstarch3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt2 cups water3 large egg yolks, beaten, room temperature1 tablespoon butter1/4 cup lemon juice1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1 pastry shell (9 inches), bakedMERINGUE:3 large egg whites, room temperature1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup sugar Preparation In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, flour and salt. Gradually stir in water. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes more....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups butter, softened1 cup sugar2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 cup baking cocoa Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Divide dough in half. Add cocoa to one half and mix well. Roll each half between waxed paper into a 9-in....

Ingredients 4 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour 3 tbsp. light brown sugar 2 tbsp. sugar 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 c. sour cream c. heavy cream 2 tbsp. heavy cream 1/2 c. pecans 2 tbsp. Sanding sugar 3 large ripe yellow peaches 1/2 c. raspberries 3 tbsp. sugar 1 c. heavy cream 2 tbsp. confectioner’s sugar 1/2 tbsp. vanilla extract...

Ingredients 1 medium ear sweet corn, husk removed1 poblano pepper, halved and seeds removed4 tilapia fillets (4 ounces each)1/8 teaspoon salt1 yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise1 medium heirloom tomato, chopped1/3 cup chopped red onion3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro1 teaspoon grated lime zest3 tablespoons lime juice8 taco shells, warmed1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced Preparation Lightly oil the grill rack. Grill corn and pepper, covered, over medium heat until tender, 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon almond extract2 large eggs, room temperature2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon cream of tartar1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground nutmegFROSTING:1/4 cup butter, softened3 cups confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon almond extract2 to 4 tablespoons hot waterBlue food coloringOptional decorations: Bear-shaped crackers, fish-shaped graham crackers, Airheads candies, gummy sour rings, white sugar pearls and palm tree party picks Preparation Preheat oven to 350°....

Ingredients 2 plain bagels, split1/2 cup pizza sauce20 pepperoni slices3/4 cup diced fully cooked ham1/4 cup bacon bits1/4 cup chopped green pepper1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Place bagels on a baking sheet. Spread with pizza sauce. Arrange five slices of pepperoni on each, covering the bagel hole with one slice. Top each with ham, bacon, green pepper and cheese. Bake at 400° for 12-14 minutes or until cheese is melted....

Ingredients 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 14 whole crackers)3 tablespoons sugar1/2 cup butter, melted1 can (15 ounces) sweet potatoes, drained1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice1 teaspoon grated orange zest1/4 teaspoon salt4 cups vanilla ice cream, softened1 cup heavy whipping cream3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a small bowl, mix cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto bottom and up sides of a greased 9-in....

Ingredients 2 ripe avocados, peeled and sliced2 large tomatoes, cut into wedges1 medium onion, cut into wedges1 cup Italian salad dressingLettuce leaves, optional Preparation In a bowl, combine the avocados, tomatoes and onion; add dressing and stir to coat. Chill for 20-30 minutes. Serve over lettuce leaves if desired.

Ingredients 2 cups cubed peeled papaya1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed1 cup frozen corn, thawed1/2 cup golden raisins1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro1/4 cup orange juice2 serrano peppers, seeded and chopped2 tablespoons lime juice1 tablespoon cider vinegar2 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons ground ancho chile pepper, divided1/4 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon salt2 corn tortillas (6 inches), cut into 1/4-inch stripsCooking spray Preparation Preheat oven to 350°....

Ingredients 12 ounces spiral pasta, cooked and drained6 green onions, thinly sliced1 to 2 small zucchini, thinly sliced2 cups frozen broccoli and cauliflower, thawed and drained1-1/2 cups thinly sliced carrots, parboiled1 cup thinly sliced celery1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed1 jar (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained1 jar (6 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts, drained and quarteredDRESSING:1/2 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup bottled Italian salad dressing1/2 cup sour cream1 tablespoon prepared mustard1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning...

Ingredients 1 cup yellow cornmeal3/4 teaspoon kosher salt3/4 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon baking soda2 large eggs3/4 cup buttermilk4 teaspoons canola oilTOMATOES:6 large tomatoes1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt5 ounces uncooked chorizo or bulk Italian sausage1 medium onion, chopped1 medium sweet orange or red pepper, finely chopped1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro3/4 teaspoon ground cumin3 large eggs, lightly beaten Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, salt, baking powder and baking soda. In another bowl, whisk eggs and buttermilk....

Ingredients 1 package (15 ounces) raisins2 cups pitted dried plums (prunes)1 package (8 ounces) dried mixed fruit1-1/2 cups chopped pecansSugar Preparation In a food processor, combine the raisins, plums, mixed fruit and pecans. Cover and process until chopped. Transfer to a large bowl. Roll into 1-in. balls, then roll in sugar. Place on waxed paper and let stand at room temperature for 4 hours. Store in an airtight container. Roll in additional sugar before serving if desired....

Ingredients 8 pretzel rods6 ounces white baking chocolate, meltedAssorted candies and decorations: Miniature chocolate chips, sprinkles, black decorating gel, candy cane chocolate kisses, white nonpareils, Fruit by the Foot fruit rolls Preparation Dip a pretzel rod two-thirds of the way into melted white chocolate, or drizzle chocolate over pretzel with a spoon. Attach miniature chocolate chips for eyes and buttons; attach a sprinkle for a nose. Using decorating gel, add a mouth....

Ingredients 32 oz. Leftover cooked turkey meat, shredded 24 oz. Leftover gravy 2 Cans of Happy Harvest Candied Yams from ALDI 2 tbsp. Friendly Farms Half and Half from ALDI 1/2 c. Sweet Harvest Jellied Cranberry Sauce from ALDI 2 tbsp. Carlini Extra Virgin Olive Oil from ALDI 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar 1 tsp. Burman’s Dijon Mustard from ALDI Kosher salt and pepper to taste 2 Packages of L’oven Fresh Hawaiian Rolls from ALDI...

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, melted1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup chopped pecans1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix3 cups cold milk1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed Preparation In a medium bowl, combine the butter, coconut, flour, pecans and sugar. Spread into an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 325° for 30 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Cool....

Ingredients 1 cup quick-cooking oats1 medium onion, chopped1/2 cup shredded carrot1/2 cup fat-free milk1/4 cup egg substitute2 tablespoons ketchup1 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon pepper2 pounds lean ground turkeyTOPPING:1/4 cup ketchup1/4 cup quick-cooking oats Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Combine first 8 ingredients. Add turkey; mix lightly but thoroughly. Transfer to a 9x5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Mix topping ingredients; spread over loaf. Bake until a thermometer reads 165°, 60-65 minutes....

Ingredients 1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided2 teaspoons olive oil2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth2 cups cubed peeled potatoes1-1/4 cups water2 medium carrots, sliced1 tablespoon onion soup mix1 tablespoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon2 tablespoons cornstarch1/2 cup white wine or additional beef broth Preparation Sprinkle steak with 1/8 teaspoon pepper. In a Dutch oven, brown steak in batches in oil over medium heat....

Ingredients 1 cup chopped onion2 garlic cloves, minced1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable broth, divided2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained1 cup diced peeled potato1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce2 green onions, sliced Preparation In a large saucepan, bring the onion, garlic and 1/4 cup broth to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until onion is tender....