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Ingredients 6 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)1/2 teaspoon salt-free seasoning blend1/4 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons reduced-fat stick margarine2 cups brewed tea2 cups sliced celery1 large onion, halved and sliced1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce2 teaspoons cornstarch1 tablespoon water Preparation Season both sides of pork chops with seasoning blend and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, brown meat in margarine on each side over medium-high heat. Add the tea, celery, onion and soy sauce; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 cup creamy peanut butter1 cup sugar1 cup packed brown sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 package (11 ounces) peanut butter and milk chocolate chips Preparation In a large bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 1-1/2 to 2 cups ice cubes1-1/2 ounces chocolate-flavored vodka1/2 ounce cherry brandy4 ounces half-and-half cream1/2 teaspoon maraschino cherry juice1 tablespoon chocolate syrup1 maraschino cherry Preparation Fill a shaker three-fourths full with ice. Add the vodka, brandy, cream and cherry juice. Cover and shake for 10-15 seconds or until condensation forms on outside of shaker. Place syrup in the bottom of a chilled cocktail glass; strain vodka mixture on top. Serve with cherry....

Ingredients 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)2 large eggs1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup butter, melted1/4 cup water2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts1 tablespoon shortening Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in 1-1/2 cups of chocolate chips and nuts. Spread in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups seeded sliced banana peppers (about 7 peppers)1 medium green pepper, julienned or 1 medium green tomato, halved and sliced1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced1 small onion, sliced1/4 cup canning salt12 to 15 ice cubes2 cups sugar1 cup white vinegar1 tablespoon mustard seed1/2 teaspoon celery seed Preparation In a large bowl, combine the peppers, onion and salt; top with ice. Let stand 2 hours. Rinse and drain well....

Ingredients 1 c. packed cooked brown rice 1/2 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1 chipotle in adobo kosher salt 1 large poblano chile 2 scallions 1/2 c. frozen peas 1/4 c. salted roasted pumpkin seeds vegetable oil Warmed pocket pitas Lettuce tomato slices sour cream salsa Preparation Step 1In a food processor, pulse three-fourths of the rice with the cheese, chipotle, and 1 teaspoon salt until slightly pasty. Add the poblano, scallions, peas, and pumpkin seeds and pulse until the vegetables are coarsely chopped....

Ingredients 1 cup chopped sweet onion2 tablespoons olive oil3 garlic cloves, crushed1/2 cup Cabernet Sauvignon or other dry red wine1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes3 plum tomatoes, chopped1 tablespoon sugar1 fresh basil sprig1 fresh thyme sprig2 cups uncooked penne pastaParmesan and Romano cheeses Preparation In a large saucepan, cook onion in oil over medium heat until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in wine and bring to a boil....

Ingredients 2 medium heads cauliflower, broken into florets1/3 cup 2% milk1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheeseCoarsely ground black pepper, optional Preparation In a Dutch oven, bring 1 in. of water to a boil. Add cauliflower; cover and cook until tender, 5-10 minutes. Drain. Mash cauliflower with the milk, rosemary and salt. Stir in cheese until melted. If desired, top with additional fresh rosemary and coarsely ground black pepper....

Ingredients 5 medium zucchini (about 6 inches long)4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1 teaspoon dried basil1/8 teaspoon pepper1 pint cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced Preparation Cut zucchini into 3/4-in. slices. Using a melon baller or small spoon, scoop out the insides and discard, leaving the bottom intact. Place zucchini on an ungreased baking sheet; spoon 1/2 teaspoon crumbled blue cheese into each. Combine Parmesan cheese, basil and pepper; sprinkle half over blue cheese....

Ingredients 12 cups day-old Italian bread cubes (1/2-inch cubes)1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sugar, divided1/2 teaspoon almond extract1/2 cup dried cherries or cranberries1/2 cup chopped pecans4 large eggs1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream1 teaspoon ground cinnamonCHERRY SYRUP:1 can (14-1/2 ounces) sour cherries, chopped1 cup sugar1 cup corn syrup1/2 teaspoon almond extract Preparation Place 8 cups bread cubes in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. In a bowl, beat cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar and extract until smooth....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each) 2 tablespoons lemon juice1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup mayonnaise1/3 cup finely chopped roasted sweet red peppers8 slices sourdough bread12 slices Swiss cheese2 tablespoons butter, softened Preparation In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until softened....

Ingredients 4 oil-packed sun-dried tomato halves 2 garlic cloves 1 large jalapeño kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 c. Fine dry bread crumbs 1 lb. ground chicken breast 1 large egg 1 tbsp. fat-free milk 1/4 c. all-purpose flour One 14 1/2-ounce can peeled whole tomatoes with their juices 1/2 tsp. dried oregano 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp. Chopped flat-leaf parsley Preparation Step 1In a food processor, pulse the sun-dried tomatoes, 1 garlic clove, half of the jalapeño, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/8 teaspoon of pepper until finely chopped....

Ingredients 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes3 teaspoons butter, divided8 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped1 small onion, finely chopped1 garlic clove, minced1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth1 cup uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta1 cup evaporated milk1/2 cup loosely packed basil leaves, julienned3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese Preparation In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken in 2 teaspoons butter until no longer pink....

Ingredients 1 cup Mexicorn, drained1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained1/2 cup finely chopped peeled jicama2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro1 tablespoon lime juice1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon saltGUACAMOLE:1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and pitted1 small tomato, seeded and chopped4-1/2 teaspoons lime juice1/4 teaspoon saltTACOS:2 teaspoons chili powder1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon salt1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips8 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed...

Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced3 tablespoons olive oil4 cups vegetable broth1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles1/4 cup tomato paste1 tablespoon soy sauce1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar1-1/2 teaspoons lime juice1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon ground cumin Preparation In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup baking cocoa1 cup water2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups sugar1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup buttermilk2 large eggs, room temperature, beaten1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 to 4 drops red food coloring, optionalFROSTING:1/2 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup baking cocoa1/4 cup buttermilk3-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extractDash salt3/4 cup chopped almonds, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, bring butter, cocoa and water just to a boil. Cool....

Ingredients 4 large egg whites1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar1 cup sugar2-3/4 cups miniature semisweet chocolate chips, divided 3/4 cup finely crushed candy canes or peppermint candies, divided 12-inch round doily or parchment circle3 teaspoons shortening Preparation Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 250°. Add cream of tartar to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved....

Ingredients 2 cups heavy whipping cream1 cup fresh broccoli florets2 packages (9 ounces each) refrigerated cheese tortellini2-1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese, divided1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley Preparation In a large saucepan, cook cream and broccoli, uncovered, over medium-low heat for 5-6 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender. Meanwhile, cook tortellini according to package directions. Stir 2 cups cheese and pepper into broccoli mixture. Bring to a boil....

Ingredients 2 packages (7.6 ounces each) frozen lemon butter grilled fish fillets3 cups broccoli coleslaw mix1/2 cup thinly sliced sweet orange pepper1/2 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon lemon juice1 teaspoon sugar1-3/4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, divided4 whole pita breads, warmedLemon wedges, optional Preparation Cook fish according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, pepper, mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar and 1-1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning. Slice fillets. Spoon coleslaw mixture onto pita breads, top with fish....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon butter1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1 package (11 ounces) peanut butter and milk chocolate chips1 cup milk chocolate chips2/3 cup milk chocolate English toffee bits1 cup chopped pecans2 teaspoons vanilla extract Preparation Line a 9-in. square baking pan with foil and grease the foil with butter; set aside. In a large microwave-safe bowl combine the milk, chips and toffee bits. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 minute; stir....