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Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast3/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1 teaspoon olive oil1/2 teaspoon sugar1/2 cup whole wheat flour1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups all-purpose flourTOPPINGS:2 teaspoons olive oil, divided1 pound sliced fresh wild mushrooms1/4 cup chopped shallot4 garlic cloves, minced2 ounces cream cheese, softened1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese6 fresh thyme sprigs, stems removedFresh basil, optional Preparation In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water....

Ingredients 1/3 cup butter, softened3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar1/2 cup molasses1 large egg, room temperature2 teaspoons vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons ground ginger1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon3/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted1 cup white baking chips, melted Preparation In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in molasses, egg and vanilla....

Ingredients 8 to 10 medium sweet orange peppers1 package (16 ounces) spaghetti1 pound ground beef1 jar (26 ounces) spaghetti sauce Preparation Cut tops off peppers and set aside; remove seeds and membranes. Cut a jack-o’-lantern face on one side of each pepper; set aside. Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Drain spaghetti; add to beef. Stir in spaghetti sauce; heat through....

Ingredients 11 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup chopped celery1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper1/2 cup chopped water chestnuts1 teaspoon garlic salt1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, halved lengthwise2 tablespoons mayonnaiseDried parsley flakes4 dill pickle spears4 slices deli ham Preparation Combine first six ingredients. Hollow out top and bottom of bread, leaving a 1/2-in. shell (discard removed bread or save for another use). Spread thin layer of mayonnaise over bread; sprinkle with parsley....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 small onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 cup ketchup1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles1/2 cup beef broth1/4 cup chili sauce1 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper6 hamburger buns, split2 tablespoons butter, softened Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened3/4 cup packed brown sugar3 large eggs, room temperature3/4 cup dry bread crumbs1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 tablespoon grated orange zest1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground cloves2 cans (15 ounces each) plums, drained, pitted and chopped1-3/4 cups chopped dates1 cup golden raisins1 cup shredded carrots1/2 cup dried currantsHARD SAUCE:1/2 cup butter, softened3 cups confectioners’ sugar1/4 cup dark rum or orange juice...

Ingredients 1 package (12 ounces) vanilla wafers5 teaspoons instant coffee granules, divided3 tablespoons hot water, divided4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1 cup sugar1 cup sour cream4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten1 cup whipped topping1 tablespoon baking cocoa Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. Layer half of the wafers in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, dissolve 2 teaspoons coffee granules in 2 tablespoons hot water; brush 1 tablespoon mixture over wafers....

Ingredients 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 tablespoon butter3 ounces cream cheese, softened6 large eggs, room temperature1 cup 2% milk3/4 cup biscuit/baking mix3 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese1 cup 4% cottage cheese1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation In a small skillet, saute mushrooms in butter until tender. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, eggs, milk and biscuit mix just until combined. Stir in the broccoli, cheeses, salt and mushrooms....

Ingredients 1/4 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt2 tablespoons finely chopped peeled cucumber1/8 teaspoon garlic salt1/8 teaspoon dill weed6 bacon strips24 uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined1 to 2 tablespoons canola oil2 medium cucumbers, cut into 1/4-in. slices Preparation In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, chopped cucumber, garlic salt and dill; set aside. Cut each bacon strip in half widthwise and then lengthwise. Wrap a piece of bacon around each shrimp....

Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped walnuts1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries, halved1 cup sliced fresh strawberries1/4 cup sugar1 package (3 ounces) raspberry gelatin1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)2 large eggs1-1/4 cups water2 tablespoons canola oil1-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows Preparation In a well-greased 13x9-in. baking pan, layer the walnuts and berries; sprinkle with sugar and gelatin. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, water and oil; beat on low speed for 30 seconds....

Ingredients 1 large green pepper, cut into thin strips1 cup cut fresh green beans1 tablespoon olive oil1-3/4 cups shredded cabbage1 cup chopped fresh broccoli1 cup shredded zucchini1 tablespoon plus 3/4 teaspoon herbes de Provence1 teaspoon pepper14 egg roll wrappersSAUCE:1/4 cup apricot preserves1/4 cup orange marmalade1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest 1-1/2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce1/2 teaspoon lime juice1/4 teaspoon chili garlic sauce Preparation In a large skillet over medium heat, cook green pepper and beans in oil until tender....

Ingredients 1 package German chocolate cake mix (regular size)1 package (14 ounces) caramels3/4 cup butter, cubed3 tablespoons milk1 cup chopped walnuts1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Pour half of the batter into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 18 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the caramels, butter and milk. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted....

Ingredients 1 medium watermelon5 toothpicks4 orange slices4 lime slices2 cups seedless red grapes, divided1 medium cantaloupe, cut into balls or2 cups seedless green grapes2 cups halved fresh strawberriesPoppy seed salad dressing Preparation With a sharp knife, cut a thin slice from bottom of melon so it sits flat. Lightly score a horizontal line halfway up sides and around the melon, leaving 5 in. from one end unmarked on each side for baby carriage hood....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef2 large zucchini (about 1 pound), shredded3/4 cup chopped onion2 garlic cloves, minced1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes2 cups water1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1-1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon pepper9 lasagna noodles, cooked, rinsed and drained1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation In a skillet, cook the beef, zucchini and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink....

Ingredients 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable broth or reduced-sodium chicken broth2 cups frozen corn, thawed1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, undrained3 cups water2 medium carrots, sliced1 large onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons chili powder Preparation In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the beans, tomatoes, broth, corn and green chiles....

Ingredients 1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve long grain rice1 package (10 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables3/4 teaspoon garlic powder, divided3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning, divided4 boneless pork loin chops (6 ounces each)2 tablespoons butter1 jar (15 ounces) Alfredo sauce Preparation Cook rice and vegetables according to package directions. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the vegetables, rice, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Using a sharp knife, cut a pocket in each pork chop....

Ingredients 1 c. black sesame seeds, toasted 1/4 c. peanuts, toasted 3 tbsp. cornstarch 1/2 c. granulated sugar Water, as needed Preparation Step 1In a blender or food processor, pulse together sesame, peanuts, cornstarch, and sugar until finely ground and powder-like. Avoid blending for too long or mixture might start clumping!Step 2To make a serving, stir together 2 cups water with ¼ cup sesame mixture in a small pot. Place over medium heat and bring to a simmer....

Ingredients 1 package white cake mix (regular size)1 cup chopped pecans, toasted1/2 cup cold butter, cubed1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sugar3 large eggs, room temperature1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk, divided 3 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes (about 3 medium)2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Combine cake mix and pecans; cut in butter until crumbly. Press mixture onto bottom of a greased 13x9-in....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted3/4 cup water1 envelope taco seasoning1 can (12 ounces) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits2 cups shredded cheddar cheeseTOPPINGS:2 cups torn leaf lettuce2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped1 cup salsa1 cup sour cream1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drainedGreen onions, optional Preparation Cook beef in a large skillet over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the soup, water and taco seasoning; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cubed3 medium unpeeled red potatoes, cubed1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed1 medium onion, chopped1 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon white vinegar1 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon dill weed1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place all of the potatoes in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook for 20-30 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool. Place potatoes in a large bowl; add onion....