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Ingredients 1 cup sugar1 cup water2 cups unsweetened apple juice2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice1/2 cup lemon juice1/3 cup thawed orange juice concentrate1/4 cup lime juice2 cups ice cubes1 quart ginger ale, chilled1 bottle (750 ml) champagne, chilled Preparation In a large pitcher, combine sugar and water; stir until sugar is dissolved. Add the apple juice, pineapple juice, lemon juice, orange juice concentrate and lime juice. Refrigerate until serving. Just before serving, pour into a punch bowl and add ice cubes....

Ingredients 4 whole wheat pita pocket halves1/4 cup reduced-fat margarine, melted1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon onion powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Split each pita pocket in half. Cut each into two triangles; place split side up on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. In a bowl, combine the margarine, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper; stir in the Parmesan cheese....

Ingredients 1/3 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)1/4 cup butter, cubed3/4 cup sugar3/4 cup orange juice1/4 cup chopped onion1 teaspoon grated orange zest1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1-1/2 cups pitted fresh or frozen dark sweet cherries, thawed2 teaspoons cornstarch1 tablespoon water Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine flour and salt. Add chicken, one piece at a time, and shake to coat....

Ingredients 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies1/2 cup chicken broth1/2 cup finely chopped onion1/2 teaspoon pepper2 cups cooked elbow macaroni1 cup cubed cooked chicken1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Fold in the macaroni and chicken. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until bubbly....

Ingredients 1 1/2 c. water 1/4 c. kombu 1/4 c. bonito flakes (see Note) 3 c. sake 1 c. soy sauce 3/4 c. mirin 1/2 c. light brown sugar 3 lb. skinless, boneless chicken thighs 2 bunch scallions 1 piece fresh ginger vegetable oil Preparation Step 1In a saucepan, bring the water and kombu to a simmer. Add the bonito and return to a simmer. Remove the pan from the heat and let stand for 3 minutes....

Ingredients 1 can (7 ounces) whole green chiles, drained8 slices country-style white bread3 tablespoons chipotle mayonnaise4 slices pepper jack cheese1/2 pound sliced deli ham5 tablespoons butter, softened, divided1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese4 large eggs1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperFresh minced chives, optional Preparation Slice chiles into long strips; pat dry with paper towels and set aside. Spread 4 bread slices with chipotle mayonnaise. Layer with pepper jack cheese, ham and chiles; top with remaining 4 bread slices....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, melted1/2 cup dry bread crumbs1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon pepper1 pound bluegill or crappie Preparation Place butter in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, cheese and seasonings. Dip fish in butter, then coat with crumb mixture. Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork....

Ingredients 1 bunch broccoli (about 1-1/2 pounds)1 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup red wine vinegar2 tablespoons sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper1 package (7 ounces) mixed dried fruit1/4 cup finely chopped red onion1 package (2-1/4 ounces) slivered almonds, toasted4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled Preparation Cut florets from broccoli, reserving stalks; cut florets into 1-in. pieces. Using a paring knife, remove peel from thick stalks; cut stalks into 1/2-in. pieces. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 c. split yellow pigeon peas (toor dal) 1 jalapeño 1 jalapeño 1 tsp. turmeric salt 2 tbsp. canola oil 1 tsp. cumin seeds 1/4 c. finely chopped onion 1 clove garlic 1 1/2 tsp. minced fresh ginger 2 medium tomatoes 1 pinch cayenne pepper 1 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 tbsp. Chopped cilantro Steamed basmati rice Warm naan Preparation Step 1In a medium saucepan, cover the pigeon peas with water and let soak for 30 minutes....

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled3 large eggs, room temperature1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 teaspoon salt3 to 3-1/2 cups bread flour2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal1/2 pound ground beef1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage1 small onion, chopped1 can (8 ounces) pizza sauce1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained1 package (3 ounces) sliced pepperoni1/2 pound deli ham, cubed1/2 cup chopped pitted green olives1 can (4-1/4 ounces) chopped ripe olives, drained1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheeseAdditional pizza sauce...

Ingredients 1 cup sugar1 cup packed brown sugar7 large eggs1/2 cup butter, melted2 cans (12 ounces each) evaporated milk2 cups half-and-half cream1-1/2 tablespoons vanilla extract1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 teaspoon ground ginger10 cups torn challah or egg bread (about a 20-ounce loaf)1 cup raisins2 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped1 cup chopped walnuts1/4 cup cold butter, cubed Vanilla ice cream, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, thinly sliced1 medium green pepper, thinly sliced1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 cup sliced zucchini2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 to 3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced1/2 to 3/4 pound Italian sausage links, cut into 1/2-inch pieces2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained1 garlic clove, minced3/4 teaspoon dried basil3/4 teaspoon dried oreganoHot cooked rice Preparation In a large skillet, saute the onion, green pepper, mushrooms and zucchini in oil until tender....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons aniseed2 tablespoons fennel seed2 tablespoons ground cinnamon2 tablespoons whole cloves2 tablespoons whole peppercorns Preparation In a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle, combine all ingredients (in batches if necessary); grind until mixture becomes a fine powder. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened3 cups sugar6 large eggs, room temperature1 tablespoon vanilla extract2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup baking cocoa1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 cup vanilla or white chips1 cup chopped walnuts Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture just until blended (do not overmix)....

Ingredients 2/3 cup dry bread crumbs1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 teaspoon paprika1 large egg1 tablespoon water10 whole chicken wings Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the bread crumbs, onion powder, basil, garlic salt and paprika. In a small bowl, whisk egg and water. Cut chicken wings into three sections; discard wing tips. Dip wings in egg, then place in bag and shake to coat....

Ingredients 2 cups frozen cooked salad shrimp, thawed2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1 cup mayonnaise3/4 cup chopped fresh tomatoes1/3 cup minced fresh parsley2 tablespoons grated onion1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper6 slices English muffin bread or bread of your choice, toasted Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Place about 1/4 cup of mixture on top of each slice of bread. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 6-7 minutes or until top is lightly browned and cheese is melted....

Ingredients 3/4 c. buckwheat flour (see Tips & Techniques) 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. dry mustard powder c. skim milk 1 1/2 tbsp. snipped chives 2 oz. sharp Cheddar cheese salt Freshly ground pepper 2 large egg whites 4 oz. sliced smoked salmon 1/4 c. fat-free sour cream Preparation Step 1In a medium bowl, whisk the buckwheat flour, baking powder, and dry mustard. Whisk in the milk until smooth. Add the 1 1/2 tablespoons of chives and the cheddar and season the batter with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 cup beef broth3/4 cup cornmeal1 pound ground beef1 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1 jar (16 ounces) chunky salsa1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1/4 cup sliced ripe olives1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheeseOptional toppings: Sour cream and fresh jalapeno pepper slices Preparation In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine broth and cornmeal. Let stand for 5 minutes. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 6 quarts plain popped popcorn3/4 cup light corn syrup1/4 cup butter2 tablespoon water3-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar1 cup miniature marshmallows Preparation Place popcorn in a large roasting pan. In a large saucepan, combine remaining ingredients; cook and stir over low heat just until mixture comes to a boil. Pour over popcorn and toss to coat. Cool. Store in an airtight container.

Ingredients 10 whole cloves6 whole allspice6 cardamom pods5 whole star anise3 slices fresh gingerroot3 pieces orange, lemon or lime peel2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches) Preparation Place cloves, allspice, cardamom, star anise, ginger, orange peel and cinnamon sticks on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Bring up corners of cloth; tie with a string to form a bag. Set aside. Fill Dutch oven or large stockpot two-thirds way full with water. Add spice bag....