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Ingredients 1 cup finely chopped fresh mushrooms1/4 cup butter2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground mustard1 cup chicken broth1 cup half-and-half cream2 tablespoons minced chives Preparation In a large saucepan, saute mushrooms in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and mustard until blended; gradually stir in broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in cream and chives. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes longer....

Ingredients 1 cup boiling water2/3 cup dried cherries1/4 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar2 egg whites1 egg1 large ripe banana, mashed1/2 cup fat-free sour cream2 teaspoons vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/3 cup baking cocoa1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 cup chopped pecans Preparation In a small bowl, pour water over cherries; let stand for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup graham cracker crumbs1/4 cup finely chopped pecans1/4 cup butter, meltedFILLING:2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup sour cream2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractCOATING:24 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped3 tablespoons shortening Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. Line a 9-in. square baking pan with foil and grease the foil. In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, pecans and butter. Press onto bottom of prepared pan....

Ingredients 2 lamb shanks (about 2 pounds)2 tablespoons canola oil1 medium onion, diced2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon all-purpose flour2 beef bouillon cubes1/4 cup boiling water1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1/2 cup chopped celery1/2 cup chopped carrots1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation In a large skillet, brown lamb in oil; remove and set aside. Add the onion and garlic; saute until tender. Stir in flour; cook and stir for 1 minute....

Ingredients 1-1/2 teaspoons plus 1/2 cup butter, divided2 cups chopped pecans, toasted, divided1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar2 tablespoons water1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon baking soda6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped Preparation Line a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan with foil; grease the foil with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter. Sprinkle 1 cup pecans into prepared pan; set aside. In a small heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, water and the remaining butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly....

Ingredients 2 pork tenderloins (1 pound each), trimmed2 teaspoons vegetable oil3 tablespoons paprika2 teaspoons dried oregano2 teaspoons dried thyme1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon salt, optional1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper36 French bread slices or mini bunsButter or mayonnaiseLettuce leavesThin slivers of green and sweet red pepper Preparation Place tenderloins in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Rub each with 1 teaspoon oil. Combine the paprika, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, pepper, salt if desired, cumin, nutmeg and cayenne; pat over tenderloins....

Ingredients 2 pounds pearl onions, trimmed2 tablespoons olive oil1 cup port wine or grape juice1/4 cup balsamic vinegar2 tablespoons brown sugar1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon white pepper Preparation In a Dutch oven, bring 6 cups water to a boil. Add onions; return to a boil. Boil 3 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water; peel onions. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar1/3 cup cornstarch1/4 cup vanilla chai tea latte mix1 cup cold butter, cubed1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract3/4 cup finely chopped almonds1/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips4 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted Preparation Place flour, sugar, cornstarch and latte mix in a food processor; pulse until blended. Add butter and vanilla; pulse until butter is the size of peas. Add almonds and chocolate chips; pulse until blended....

Ingredients 1/2 cup honey1/2 cup hoisin sauce1/4 cup soy sauce1/4 cup ketchup4 garlic cloves, minced4 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 to 4 pounds) 1/2 cup chicken broth32 Bibb lettuce leavesShredded carrots, sliced green onions, shredded red cabbage and toasted sesame seeds, optional Preparation Combine first seven ingredients; pour into a large resealable plastic bag. Add pork; turn to coat. Refrigerate overnight....

Ingredients 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1 cup ricotta cheese1-1/2 cups sugar4 large eggs1/4 cup butter, melted and cooled3 tablespoons cornstarch3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 tablespoon vanilla extract2 cups sour creamSeasonal fresh fruit, optional Preparation In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, ricotta and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Beat in the butter, cornstarch, flour and vanilla until smooth. Fold in sour cream....

Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon cider vinegar1-1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets1-1/2 cups fresh cauliflowerets1/2 cup seedless red grapes1/4 cup golden raisins1/4 cup chopped apple1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 tablespoon bacon bits Preparation In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar; set aside. In a serving bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Chill until serving.

Ingredients 1 pound sliced bacon3 cups chopped celery1/2 cup diced onion4 cups cubed peeled potatoes3 cups chicken broth2 cups chopped carrots3 cups cubed cooked chicken2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted2 cups half-and-half cream1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large soup kettle or Dutch oven, cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Crumble bacon and set aside. Saute celery and onion in drippings until tender....

Ingredients 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds)2 quarts water2 pounds hot Italian sausage links6 bacon strips2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1 teaspoon dried oregano1 can (16 ounces) crushed tomatoes1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked and drainedSalt and pepper to taste Additional minced fresh parsley, optional Preparation Place the chicken and water in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Skim off fat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30-45 minutes or until chicken is tender....

Ingredients 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained1 small red onion, chopped1 plum tomato, chopped1 garlic clove, minced2 tablespoons lime juice1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepperRUB:1 tablespoon brown sugar1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each) Preparation For salsa, in a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients; refrigerate until serving....

Ingredients 1 tube (11 ounces) refrigerated breadsticks1 tablespoon butter, melted2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1/4 teaspoon garlic salt Preparation Unroll and separate breadsticks. Carefully stretch dough and tie the ends of each breadstick into a knot. With a scissors, snip a small notch in the center. Place on an ungreased baking sheet; brush with butter. Combine Parmesan cheese and garlic salt; sprinkle over dough. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown....

Ingredients Dough for single-crust pie 1/2 cup butter, softened1-3/4 cups sugar3 large eggs3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup buttermilk2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 cup chopped pecansSweetened whipped cream, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Line unpricked crust with a double thickness of foil....

Ingredients 1/2 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings1/2 medium green pepper, sliced1 tablespoon olive oil2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)3/4 cup canned stewed tomatoes2 tablespoons white wine or chicken broth1/4 teaspoon garlic salt1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large skillet, saute onion and green pepper in oil until crisp-tender. Remove and keep warm. Cook chicken over medium-high heat until juices run clear, 4-5 minutes on each side....

Ingredients 15 Oreo cookies1/4 cup butter, melted3/4 cup hot fudge ice cream topping4 cups vanilla ice cream, softened3 cups fresh or frozen dark sweet cherries, pitted and quartered, divided 1/2 cup water1/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons thawed cranberry juice concentrate1 tablespoon cornstarch1 tablespoon cherry liqueur, optional Preparation Pulse cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Add butter; process until blended. Press mixture onto bottom and up sides of an ungreased 9-in....

Ingredients 5 c. canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock 1 bay leaf 1 onion 2 ribs celery 3 carrots 1 tsp. dried sage 1 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 4 bone-in chicken breasts (about 2 1/4 pounds in all) 3/4 lb. frozen cavatelli 2 tbsp. butter 2 tbsp. flour Preparation Step 1In a large pot, bring the broth, bay leaf, onion, celery and carrots to a simmer....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped1/2 cup butter, cubed1 garlic clove, minced1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt2 cups chicken broth1-1/2 cups 2% milk4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon white pepper2 cups ricotta cheese1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley9 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen spinach, thawed and well drained2 cups cubed cooked chicken Preparation In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender....