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Ingredients 1/4 pound bulk pork sausage1/2 cup cooked diced peeled potatoes2 tablespoons chopped onion4 teaspoons canned chopped green chilesDash pepper2 large eggs, lightly beaten1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend2 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed Preparation Crumble sausage into a skillet; cook over medium heat until no longer pink. Remove sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside. In the same skillet, fry potato and onion until onion is crisp-tender. Add the chiles and pepper....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) angel food cake mix4 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar, divided1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed, divided1 can (20 ounces) reduced-sugar cherry pie filling1/4 teaspoon almond extract Preparation Line two 15x10x1-in. baking pans with ungreased parchment. Prepare cake batter according to package directions. Spread evenly in prepared pans. Bake at 375° for 12-15 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 5 minutes....

Ingredients 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth3 bay leaves5 fresh thyme sprigs4 garlic cloves, peeled1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 cup chopped carrots1 cup chopped celery3 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons butter3 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup frozen peas1 rotisserie chicken, shredded1/4 cup heavy whipping creamDUMPLINGS:2 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 cup buttermilk2 large eggs, lightly beaten1/4 cup minced chives Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the first 5 ingredients....

Ingredients 2 cans (16 ounces each) vanilla frostingYellow food coloring12 prepared chocolate cupcakes or cupcakes of choiceBrown milk chocolate M&M’sOrange gum drops Preparation Reserve 1/4 cup frosting for eyes; tint remaining frosting yellow. Place yellow frosting in a pastry bag fitted with #17 open star tip; pipe stars covering top of cupcakes. Pipe circular mounds for head; pipe wings on each side. Using plain frosting in a pastry bag fitted with a #2 round tip, pipe dots for eyes; top with M&M’s....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour2/3 cup sugar3 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2 eggs1 cup milk1/3 cup butter, melted1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups fresh or frozen blueberriesAdditional melted butter and sugar Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, beat eggs. Blend in the milk, butter, nutmeg and vanilla; add to dry ingredients. Stir just until moistened. Fold in blueberries....

Ingredients 6 large eggs2 tablespoons 2% milk1/4 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon canola oil1 cup shredded cheddar cheese3/4 cup diced fully cooked ham4 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed Preparation In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil. Add egg mixture; cook and stir over medium heat until eggs are completely set. Stir in cheese and ham. Spoon egg mixture down the center of each tortilla; roll up....

Ingredients 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided1/2 cup red wine vinegar2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried oregano2 teaspoons sugar2 teaspoons chili powder1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 pounds beef top sirloin steak2 large onions, sliced1 large green pepper, cut into strips1 large sweet red pepper, cut into strips12 flour tortillas (10 inches), warmedOptional toppings: Picante sauce, shredded cheese, guacamole and sour cream Preparation In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup oil, vinegar, oregano, sugar, chili powder, salt, garlic powder and pepper....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped1 medium potato, peeled and cubed2 tablespoons butter1 pound brussels sprouts or frozen brussels sprouts, thawed3 cups chicken broth1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon curry powder1/8 teaspoon pepper1 egg yolk1/4 cup heavy whipping creamSour cream and paprika, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, saute onion and potato in butter until onion is tender. Add the brussels sprouts, broth, salt, curry powder and pepper; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 4 cups 2% milk3/4 cup half-and-half cream1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup baking cocoa1/2 cup butterscotch ice cream topping1 teaspoon vanilla extractMiniature marshmallows Preparation In a large saucepan, heat milk and cream over medium heat until bubbles form around sides of pan (do not boil). Remove from the heat; whisk in the brown sugar, cocoa, butterscotch topping and vanilla until smooth. Return to the heat; cook and stir until heated through....

Ingredients 4-3/4 cups milk, divided4 large eggs2/3 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon salt1/3 cup butter, softened11 cups cubed French bread (1-inch cubes)1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon2/3 cup raisins, optional2/3 cup chopped pecans, optionalPRALINE SAUCE:1/4 cup water1/3 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup corn syrup1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 tablespoons butterDash salt Preparation In a large saucepan, heat 4 cups of milk until warm; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, vanilla, salt and remaining milk....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided1 tablespoon sherry or reduced-sodium chicken broth3/4 teaspoon sesame oil, divided1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces1 tablespoon cornstarch1/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon rice vinegar1 tablespoon hoisin sauce1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot1/4 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons canola oil, divided1-1/2 cups fresh snow peas2 medium carrots, julienned1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained1/4 cup unsalted cashews, toastedHot cooked rice, optional...

Ingredients 1/4 lb. sliced bacon 1 onion 1 3/4 c. canned crushed tomatoes (one 15-ounce can) 3/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 1 lb. frozen cavatelli 1 1/4 c. arugula c. grated Parmesan Preparation Step 1In a large stainless-steel frying pan, cook the bacon over moderate heat until almost crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the fat from the pan.Step 2Reduce the heat to moderately low....

Ingredients 1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour1/3 cup sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 large egg, room temperature1 cup vanilla yogurt1/4 cup butter, melted1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup maraschino cherries, chopped Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, beat the egg, yogurt, butter and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cherries....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature2 tablespoons honey1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats1-1/4 cups Rice Krispies1 cup chopped nutsOptional: Raisins or semisweet chocolate chips (1 cup each) Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg, honey and vanilla. Whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture....

Ingredients VINAIGRETTE:1/4 cup balsamic vinegar1/4 cup orange juice1/4 cup olive oil2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon brown sugar1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon curry powder, optional1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon ground gingerSALAD:2 cups shredded cooked chicken2 medium apples, chopped1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion10 cups torn mixed salad greens1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted Preparation In a large bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients until blended. Add chicken, apples and onion; toss to coat....

Ingredients 1 loaf (1 pound) French bread1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 garlic clove, minced1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning1 can (10 ounces) chunk white chicken, drained and flaked1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper1/2 cup chopped green onion Preparation Cut bread in half lengthwise, then in half widthwise. In a small bowl, combine the butter, cheeses, garlic and Italian seasoning; spread over bread....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) corn chips1 can (11-1/2 ounces) mixed nuts1 package (11 ounces) pretzel sticks1 package (6.6 ounces) Goldfish cheddar crackers1 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 tablespoon garlic powder1 tablespoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine corn chips, nuts, pretzels and crackers. In a small saucepan, bring butter, brown sugar, garlic powder and chili powder to a boil....

Ingredients 1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup soy sauce2 tablespoons plum sauce2 tablespoons ketchup1 tablespoon dry red wine or beef broth1 garlic clove, minced3/4 teaspoon finely chopped crystallized ginger2 pork tenderloins (3/4 pound each)Toasted sesame seeds, Chinese-style mustard and additional plum sauce, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Pour 1/3 cup into a large resealable plastic bag; add the pork. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight, turning several times....

Ingredients 2 cups chopped fresh strawberries2 cups fresh blackberries, halved2 medium kiwifruit, peeled and chopped2 tablespoons orange marmalade spreadable fruit2 tablespoons lime juice1 tablespoon minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepperCinnamon sugar pita chips Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with pita chips.

Ingredients 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon maple flavoring1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour5 teaspoons baking cocoa1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 cup white baking chips1/2 cup dried cherries or dried cranberries1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter, gradually adding sugars, until light and fluffy. Slowly beat in egg, vanilla and maple flavoring....