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Ingredients 1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed24 cubes part-skim mozzarella cheese (3/4 inch each, about 10 ounces)3 tablespoons butter, melted2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese Preparation Divide dough into 24 portions. Shape each portion around a cheese cube to cover completely; pinch to seal. Place each roll in a greased muffin cup, seam side down....

Ingredients 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 medium leeks (white portion only), thinly sliced1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1 cup chicken stock1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk3 cups cubed cooked chicken3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons shredded Gruyere cheese, divided1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper10 sheets phyllo dough (14x9-inch size) Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1 egg1/3 cup 2% milk1/4 cup canola oil1 teaspoon almond extract1/2 cup halved maraschino cherries1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preparation In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk the egg, milk, oil and extract. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cherries and chocolate chips. Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full....

Ingredients 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons butter, meltedFILLING:4 ounces cream cheese, softened3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup whipped topping1 cup cherry pie filling Preparation In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, confectioners’ sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom of an 8x4-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar until smooth; fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust....

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast3/4 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)2 large eggs, room temperature, divided use2 tablespoons butter, melted4-1/2 teaspoons sugar1 tablespoon minced fresh chives2-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest1-1/4 teaspoons salt1-1/4 teaspoons dried tarragon2-1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup chopped dried cherries1/3 cup chopped pistachios Preparation In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. In a large bowl, combine 1 egg, butter, sugar, chives, zest, salt, tarragon, yeast mixture and 1-1/2 cups flour; beat on medium speed until smooth....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped1 whole garlic bulb, cloves separated, peeled and minced2 tablespoons olive oil1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) plus 1-1/2 cups chicken broth, divided1 tablespoon chili powder3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained...

Ingredients 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder1 teaspoon onion powderTortilla chips or hot cooked riceShredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil for 5-6 minutes or until no longer pink. Add corn, tomato sauce, chilies, chili powder and onion powder; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 medium spaghetti squash (about 4 pounds)4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each) 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, plus more for topping1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 3/4 teaspoon dried basil2 tablespoons olive oil1 jar (14 ounces) pasta sauce1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Halve squash lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash on a microwave-safe plate, cut side down; microwave on high until tender, about 15 minutes....

Ingredients 5 cups coarsely chopped Chinese or napa cabbage1 cup shredded carrots1/2 cup sliced green onions (1-inch pieces)1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toastedDRESSING:1/4 cup vegetable oil1 teaspoon sesame oil2 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon ground ginger2 tablespoons white wine vinegar1 tablespoon soy sauce Preparation Toss all vegetables and sesame seeds to combine. In small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients. Pour dressing over cabbage mixture; toss to coat....

Ingredients Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)1 large egg white2 tablespoons water, divided1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided1/4 cup cornstarch1 to 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon3 cups fresh blueberries1 cup fresh raspberries Preparation Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom pastry; trim pastry even with edge of plate. Beat the egg white and 1 tablespoon water; brush over crust. Set aside. In a bowl, combine 1 cup sugar, cornstarch, lemon peel, vanilla and cinnamon....

Ingredients 1 cup packed brown sugar1 cup orange juice1 cup bourbon1-1/2 teaspoons ground cloves7 to 9 pounds fully cooked bone-in ham Preparation In a large bowl, whisk the first 4 ingredients. Add ham; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight, turning occasionally. Preheat oven to 325°. Remove ham from marinade and place on a rack in a roasting pan; reserve remaining marinade, placing it in the refrigerator until ready to baste....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup cold butter3 to 5 tablespoons ice waterFILLING:12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1/2 cup shredded pepper jack or Monterey Jack cheese1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese1/3 cup finely chopped onion4 large eggs2 cups heavy whipping cream3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon sugar1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper Preparation Combine flour and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Gradually add 3-5 tablespoons ice water, tossing with a fork until dough holds together when pressed....

Ingredients 1 tbsp. olive oil 2 package frozen chopped broccoli 4 clove garlic 1/4 tsp. red-pepper flakes flour 2 package balls fresh or frozen pizza dough 1 c. part-skim ricotta cheese 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese 1 1/2 c. shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Coarse salt and ground pepper Prepared tomato sauce (optional) 1 medium red onion Preparation Step 1In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium. Add onion; cook until softened, 4 to 5 minutes....

Ingredients 5 tablespoons heavy whipping cream1/2 cup sour cream2 large eggs1/2 cup 2% milk1/3 cup all-purpose flour3 tablespoons buckwheat flour or whole wheat flour1/2 teaspoon saltBERRY SAUCE:1/2 cup sugar1 tablespoon cornstarchDash salt1/2 cup water1/3 cup fresh blueberries1/3 cup fresh raspberries4-1/2 teaspoons butter, divided1 teaspoon lemon juice Preparation In a small bowl, beat whipping cream until stiff peaks form; fold into sour cream. Cover and refrigerate. In a large bowl, whisk eggs and milk....

Ingredients 1/2 cup wasabi mayonnaise6 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches)2 packages (8 ounces each) imitation crabmeat1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and thinly sliced1-1/2 cups julienned peeled jicama1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned1 small cucumber, seeded and julienned3/4 cup bean sprouts Preparation Divide the wasabi mayonnaise evenly among the 6 tortillas and spread to within 1/2 inch of edges. Layer with crabmeat, avocado, jicama, red pepper, cucumber and bean sprouts. Roll up tightly....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar2 cups applesauce4 eggs1/2 cup buttermilk1 pound candy orange slices2 cups chopped pecans2 cups sweetened shredded coconut1-1/2 cups candied cherries1 package (8 ounces) chopped dates3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided1 teaspoon baking soda1/8 teaspoon salt Preparation In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the applesauce, eggs and buttermilk. In a large bowl, combine the orange slices, pecans, coconut, cherries, dates and 1 cup of flour; toss to coat....

Ingredients 1 large egg1 teaspoon sesame oil1 teaspoon soy sauce1/3 cup dry bread crumbs1/4 cup chopped salted peanuts2 tablespoons sliced green onion2 tablespoons shredded carrot1/8 teaspoon garlic powder1 pound ground chicken4 hamburger buns, split and toasted1/2 cup plum sauce8 spinach leaves, chopped Preparation In a large bowl, whisk the egg, oil and soy sauce. Stir in the bread crumbs, peanuts, onion, carrot and garlic powder. Crumble chicken over mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 4 large onions, thinly sliced1/4 cup canola oil3 tablespoons cider vinegar2 tablespoons brown sugar Preparation In a large skillet, saute onions in oil over medium heat until tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in vinegar and brown sugar. Cook for 10 minutes longer or until onions are golden.

Ingredients 2 tablespoons sugar1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)4 tablespoons butter, melted, divided1 teaspoon salt1 cup mashed cooked winter squash3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flourSesame seeds, optional Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve sugar in water. Sprinkle the yeast over the water and stir gently. Let stand until light and foamy. Stir in milk, 3 tablespoons butter, salt, squash and cheese....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granulesDash nutmegDash cayenne pepperDash white pepper1 cup whole milk2/3 cup shredded cheddar or shredded Swiss cheese1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well-drained1 tablespoon lemon juice1 pound cod, cut into 3/4-inch pieces1/2 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheesePaprika Preparation In a large skillet, melt butter. Stir in the flour, bouillon, nutmeg, cayenne and white pepper until smooth. Gradually stir in milk....