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Ingredients 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 tsp. minced garlic 2 bunches spinach, chopped, stems discarded 1 lb. ground beef kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp. lemon juice 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar 4 slices mozzarella 4 Hamburger buns 1 large tomato, cut into 4 slices Preparation Step 1In a deep pot or wide frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and throw in the garlic. Cook until it’s aromatic, and then add the spinach....

Ingredients 4 large eggs 3/4 c. milk 3/4 c. heavy cream 7 tbsp. sugar 2 tbsp. dark rum 8 slice white bread 4 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 pt. fresh strawberries Preparation Step 1Whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, 3 tablespoons sugar, and rum. Set aside.Step 2Spread top of each slice of bread with generous amount of butter. Cut slices in half diagonally. In a 9-inch-round baking dish or cake pan, fan overlapping slices in one layer....

Ingredients 3 celery ribs, chopped3 medium carrots, chopped1 small onion, chopped2 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth2 cans (15 ounces each) butter beans, rinsed and drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, cut up1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large saucepan, saute the celery, carrots and onion in oil until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually add the broth....

Ingredients 2-1/4 cups uncooked egg noodles1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese2 tablespoons butter, melted2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Transfer to a serving bowl. Immediately add the remaining ingredients and toss to coat.

Ingredients 1/2 to 3/4 cup ice cubes1-1/2 ounces vodka3 ounces cranberry juiceGARNISH:Lime twist Preparation Place ice in a highball glass. Pour the vodka and cranberry juice into the glass. Garnish as desired.

Ingredients 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, divided1 cup quick-cooking oats3/4 cup packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cup butter, melted1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 jar (12-1/4 ounces) caramel ice cream topping1/2 cup chopped walnuts Preparation In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Stir in butter and mix well. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until set....

Ingredients 1 medium head cabbage, finely shredded1 tablespoon sugar2 teaspoons saltDRESSING:2/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise1/3 cup orange juice3 tablespoons cider vinegar2 tablespoons caraway seeds2 teaspoons grated orange zest1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place cabbage in a colander over a plate. Sprinkle with sugar and salt; toss to coat. Let stand 1 hour. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients until blended. Rinse cabbage and drain well; place in a large bowl....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups sugar2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt3 large eggs, room temperature1-1/2 cups canola oil2 cups finely grated carrots1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup well-drained crushed pineapple1 cup sweetened shredded coconut1 cup chopped nutsCREAM CHEESE FROSTING:6 ounces cream cheese, softened6 tablespoons butter, softened3 cups confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extractAdditional chopped nuts Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda and salt....

Ingredients 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1/4 cup Miracle Whip4 celery ribs, sliced2 small apples, chopped1 can (10 ounces) salted cashews Preparation In a bowl, combine confectioners’ sugar and Miracle Whip until smooth. Stir in the celery, apples and cashews. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 3 cups cubed cooked chicken1-1/2 cups chopped celery1-1/2 cups cooked small pasta1 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained1 tablespoon grated onion1/2 teaspoons saltDash pepper1 cup salted cashew halves Preparation In a large bowl, combine the chicken, celery, pasta, mayonnaise, cheese, pimientos, onion, salt and pepper. Chop 1/4 cup cashews; set aside. Stir the remaining cashews into chicken mixture. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds ground beef1-1/2 cups chopped onion1 cup diced celery1 cup diced green pepper2 garlic cloves, minced1 pound Velveeta, cubed1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained2 teaspoons chili powder2 teaspoons ground cumin1-1/2 cups crushed corn chipsShredded lettuceChopped green onions2 large tomatoes, cut into wedges Preparation In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion, celery, green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) frozen sliced carrots, thawed1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed1/3 cup dry bread crumbs2 tablespoons butter, melted Preparation In a bowl, combine the carrots, soup and cheese. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 10 minutes; stir. Toss bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over top. bake 10-15 minutes longer or until carrots are tender and mixture is bubbly....

Ingredients 1/4 cup chopped onion1 tablespoon butter2 packages (8-1/2 ounces each) corn bread/muffin mix1/2 cup sour cream1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a small skillet, saute onion in butter until tender; set aside. Prepare muffin mixes according to package directions; fold in the onion. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Combine sour cream and cheese; drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto each muffin. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until muffins test done....

Ingredients 1 package (.3 ounce) sugar-free cherry gelatin1 cup boiling water1 angel food cake mix (8 to 10 ounces), cut into 1-inch cubes1 can (20 ounces) reduced-sugar cherry pie filling1 carton (8 ounces) frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed Preparation Dissolve gelatin in water; refrigerate for 15 minutes. Place half of the cake cubes in a 3-qt. trifle or serving bowl; top with half of the gelatin and pie filling. Repeat layers....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter1 medium onion, chopped1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk2 tablespoons chopped pimientos2 teaspoons soy sauce1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce2 cups shredded cheddar cheese5 cups cubed cooked chicken1 package (10 ounces) frozen cut asparagus, thawed3 tablespoons sliced almonds Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add onion....

Ingredients 1/2 cup water1/3 cup chopped onion4 bay leaves4 fresh thyme sprigs1 garlic clove, peeled1/2 pound chicken livers1 tablespoon brandy1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1-1/4 cups butter, softenedAssorted crackers Preparation In a large skillet, combine the water, onion, bay leaves, thyme sprigs and garlic. Bring to a boil; add chicken livers. Cook, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces2 tablespoons olive oil1 small zucchini, thinly sliced16 pepperoni slices1 small green pepper, julienned1 small onion, sliced1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup halved cherry tomatoes1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Coat four pieces of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)1 tablespoon olive oil3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms1 medium onion, sliced2 garlic cloves, minced1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth1 teaspoon dried tarragon1/2 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon salt2 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples (about 2 medium)2 tablespoons cornstarch3/4 reduced-fat evaporated milk, divided1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley Preparation In a nonstick skillet, brown chicken in oil on both sides. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute the mushrooms, onion and garlic until tender....

Ingredients 2 milk chocolate candy bars with almonds (6 ounces each), chopped8 large marshmallows1/4 cup milk1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped8 individual graham cracker tart shellsChocolate sprinkles, optional Preparation In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the candy bars, marshmallows and milk. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 45 seconds; stir. Heat 15-20 seconds longer or until the marshmallows are melted; stir until blended. Cover and chill for 7 minutes. Fold in half of the whipped cream....

Ingredients 1 package (14 ounces) caramels2 tablespoons water4 wooden sticks4 large tart apples2 cups chopped pecans or peanuts1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 teaspoon shortening1 cup English toffee bits or almond brickle chips Preparation In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the caramels and water. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 45 seconds; stir. Microwave 20-40 seconds longer or until the caramels are melted; stir until smooth. Insert wooden sticks into apples; dip apples into the caramel mixture, turning to coat....