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Ingredients 2 slice bacon cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips 2 pork tenderloins (about 1 3/4 pounds in all) salt 1/2 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 1 tbsp. olive oil 2 onions 2 cloves garlic 1/2 c. dry white wine 1 c. canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock 1 tsp. Wine vinegar 3 cloves 2 bay leaves 1 sprig rosemary Preparation Step 1In a large deep stainless-steel frying pan or a Dutch oven, cook the bacon over moderate heat until crisp....

Ingredients 12 slices white bread1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed12 large eggs2 cups whole milk1/3 cup maple syrup1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Remove and discard crusts from bread; cut bread into cubes. Toss lightly with cream cheese cubes; place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add milk, syrup and salt; mix well. Pour over bread mixture. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight....

Ingredients 12 oz. bucatini or perciatelli 1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 lb. cauliflower florets 1/2 lb. Brussels sprouts salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 small onion 2 clove garlic 4 plump oil-packed anchovies 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper 1 tsp. chopped rosemary 1 tsp. chopped thyme 1/2 c. dry bread crumbs 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano Preparation Step 1In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until al dente....

Ingredients 1 package white cake mix (regular size)3/4 cup heavy whipping cream, divided1 cup ricotta cheese1 cup confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup Mascarpone cheese1/4 teaspoon almond extract1/2 cup chopped pistachios4 ounces white baking chocolate, choppedWhite chocolate curls Preparation Prepare cake mix batter according to package directions. Fill paper-lined jumbo muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake according to package directions for 24-28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely....

Ingredients butter 1 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 head cauliflower 3 tbsp. olive oil 1 large red onion 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary 2 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper 1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. turmeric 7 large eggs 1/4 c. chopped fresh basil Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 10-inch springform pan and line bottom with a round of parchment paper....

Ingredients 2 flour tortillas (10 inches)1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided1/4 cup pizza sauce1/2 cup pineapple tidbits, drained3/4 cup diced fully cooked ham Preparation Place one tortilla on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Top with second tortilla; spread with pizza sauce. Sprinkle with pineapple, ham and remaining cheese. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes or until tortillas are crisp and cheese is melted....

Ingredients 3 cups bread flour2 tablespoons sugar1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast1-1/2 teaspoons salt3/4 cup warm water (120° to 130°)2 tablespoons olive oil1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)3 garlic cloves, minced1/8 teaspoon pepper1 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 jar (10 ounces) sun-dried tomato pesto1 large red onion, chopped1/4 cup bacon bits1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1 cup sharp shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt....

Ingredients 1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)3 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten1 teaspoon almond extract2 cans (20 ounces each) reduced-sugar cherry pie filling, divided3/4 teaspoon confectioners’ sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs and extract until well blended. Stir in one can of pie filling until blended. Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar3 large eggs, room temperature6 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice6 tablespoons water1 teaspoon almond extract3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour2-1/4 teaspoons baking soda3/4 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups sour cream3/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries, drained3/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, meltedConfectioners’ sugar, optional Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. ground white pepper 1/4 tsp. allspice 1/8 tsp. ground ginger 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper 1 lb. Maple Leaf Farms Duck Breast Meat Trim 1 tbsp. Maple Leaf Farms All Natural Rendered Duck Fat 1/2 sweet yellow onion, sliced 1 sprig fresh rosemary 1/2 c. Cherry Pie Whiskey Liqueur or Kirsch 1/2 c. cherry juice 1/2 c. chicken stock 1/2 tsp. pecan liquid smoke...

Ingredients 1/2 cup 4% cottage cheese1/4 cup Miracle Whip1/4 cup chopped onion2 tablespoons chopped green pepper1 tablespoon chopped pimientos1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon minced chives2 drops hot pepper sauce1 cup cubed cooked chicken1 cup cooked dumpling egg noodles1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed1/8 teaspoon ground paprika Preparation In a large bowl, combine first nine ingredients. Toss with chicken, noodles and peas. Spoon into a greased 1-qt. casserole; sprinkle with paprika....

Ingredients 2 large eggs 1/4 c. milk 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 2 c. panko (Japanese bread crumbs) 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves salt Freshly ground pepper 3/4 c. canola oil 1 1/2 c. tomato sauce 1/4 c. Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 1 c. shredded mozzarella 2 oz. sliced pepperoni 2 tbsp. Chopped flat-leaf parsley Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. In a pie plate, beat the eggs with the milk....

Ingredients 3/4 cup water, divided1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)1/4 teaspoon salt3 bacon strips, diced1 cup chopped onion3 garlic cloves, minced1 cup chopped plum tomatoes1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce4-1/2 teaspoons minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce1-1/2 teaspoons lime juice1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained...

Ingredients 3 medium ears sweet corn1 tablespoon olive oil1 cup crumbled goat cheese3/4 cup mayonnaise1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained2 green onions, chopped2 tablespoons finely chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro1 to 2 tablespoons lime juice1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon chili powderTortilla chips Preparation Brush corn with oil. Grill corn, covered, over medium heat until lightly browned and tender, 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups cake flour1 cup sugar1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2 ounces unsweetened chocolate2 tablespoons butter1 cup buttermilk1/2 cup canola oil1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extractFROSTING:1/2 cup sugar4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch1/8 teaspoon salt1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped1/2 cup hot coffee or water4-1/2 teaspoons butter1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt; set aside. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate and butter....

Ingredients 1 cup crushed reduced-fat Oreo cookies (about 11 cookies)2 tablespoons butter2 packages (8 ounces each) fat-free cream cheese1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk3 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips, divided1 teaspoon all-purpose flour Preparation In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and butter; press onto the bottom of a 9-in. springform pan coated with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 cup shortening3/4 cup sugar3/4 cup packed brown sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt2 cups miniature marshmallows1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips3/4 cup chopped walnuts Preparation In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise12 submarine sandwich buns, split1/2 cup Italian salad dressing, divided1/4 pound each thinly sliced bologna, deli ham, hard salami, pepperoni and olive loaf1/4 pound thinly sliced provolone cheese1 medium onion, diced1 medium tomato, diced1/2 cup diced dill pickles1 cup shredded lettuce1 teaspoon dried oregano Preparation Spread mayonnaise on inside of buns. Brush with half of the salad dressing. Layer deli meats and cheese on bun bottoms. Top with onion, tomato, pickles and lettuce....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (4 ounces each)1/4 cup butter, melted4 thin slices deli ham4 tablespoons honey-Dijon salad dressing4 thin slices Swiss cheese Preparation Broil chicken 4-6 in. from the heat for 3 minutes on each side. Brush with butter. Broil 4 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 170°, turning and basting occasionally. Place a ham slice on each chicken breast; broil for 1-2 minutes. Spread each with 1 tablespoon dressing; top with cheese....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons water2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon olive oil1 cup sliced zucchini1 cup shredded cabbage1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1/2 cup chopped onion1 cup cooked brown rice1/4 cup diced fresh tomato1/4 cup grated carrot2 tablespoons slivered almonds Preparation In a large skillet or wok, combine the water, soy sauce and oil. Add the zucchini, cabbage, mushrooms and onion; stir-fry for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add the rice, tomato and carrot; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until heated through....