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Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 can (16 ounces) refried beans1/4 cup chopped onion1 envelope taco seasoning1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls1 to 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1 to 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheeseOptional toppings: Chopped green pepper, shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes and sliced ripe olives Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook and crumble beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add beans, onion and taco seasoning....

Ingredients 4 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup sugar1-1/2 cups cold butter6 to 8 tablespoons cold waterFILLING:12 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar3 tablespoons molasses2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon ground clovesEGGWASH:1 egg white1 teaspoon water Preparation In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball....

Ingredients 1 box yellow cake mix 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/3 c. butter, melted 1/3 c. apple cider 1 c. caramel dip 1 c. graham crackers, crumbled 2 c. diced apples 1 tsp. cinnamon Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350°. Step 2Make the dough: Combine cake mix, cinnamon, butter, and cider, stirring until it forms a pliable dough. Divide dough in half, setting one half aside and pressing the other half onto the bottom of a 9"-x-9" baking dish lined with parchment paper....

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked stone-ground grits1 large garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper4 cups water2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1/4 cup butter, cubed1 pound peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (31-40 per pound)2 medium tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped4 green onions, finely chopped2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley4 teaspoons lemon juice2 to 3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning Preparation Place the first 5 ingredients in a 3-qt. slow cooker; stir to combine. Cook, covered, on high until water is absorbed and grits are tender, 2-1/2-3 hours, stirring every 45 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups chicken broth, divided1/4 cup cornstarch3 tablespoons soy sauce1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots1/2 cup sliced celery (1/2-inch pieces)3 cups broccoli florets1 cup fresh or frozen snow peas1-1/2 cups cashewsHot cooked rice, optional Preparation In a skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of broth. Meanwhile, combine the cornstarch, soy sauce, ginger and remaining broth until smooth; set aside....

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked thick rice noodles1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce2 tablespoons cornstarch3 garlic cloves, minced1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed1 tablespoon peanut oil1 tablespoon sesame oil6 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces1 cup unsalted cashews2 tablespoons sweet chili sauceToasted sesame seeds, optional Preparation Cook rice noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, cornstarch and garlic. Add chicken. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute chicken mixture in peanut and sesame oils until no longer pink....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef4 cups uncooked wide egg noodles1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1/2 cup water1/4 cup diced celery1/4 cup whole kernel corn1 envelope onion soup mix1 garlic clove, minced1 cup shredded process cheese (Velveeta) Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the noodles, tomatoes, water, celery, corn, dry soup mix and garlic. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until noodles are tender....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup prepared pesto1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 cups grape tomatoes1 carton (8 ounces) fresh mozzarella cheese pearls, drainedMinced fresh basil, optionalFrench bread slices (1/2 inch thick), toasted Preparation In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, pesto, salt and pepper until combined. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. Top with tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. Cook, covered, on low until heated though and cheese begins to melt, 1-1/2-2 hours....

Ingredients 4 bone-in pork chops (1/2 inch thick)1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1/2 cup water3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a skillet, brown the pork chops in oil. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over chops. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour or until meat juices run clear.

Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 garlic clove, minced4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)2 tablespoons butter3/4 cup pineapple tidbits, drained1/2 cup quartered fresh strawberries1 kiwifruit, peeled, quartered and sliced1/4 cup chopped red onion1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped1 teaspoon cornstarch1/4 cup orange juice Preparation In a small bowl, combine the oil, salt, pepper and garlic. Spread over one side of each chicken breast. In a large skillet, saute chicken seasoned side down in butter for 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°....

Ingredients 1/2 pound medium fresh mushrooms, quartered2 medium leeks (white portion only), sliced2 tablespoons olive oil3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth3 cups cubed cooked chicken1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic, undrained1 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices1 each medium green, sweet red and yellow peppers, chopped1 cup uncooked bow tie pasta1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced...

Ingredients 1 each small green, sweet red and sweet yellow pepper, julienned1 medium onion, quartered4 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 garlic cloves, minced3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cubed3/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning1/3 cup packed brown sugar2 teaspoons cornstarch1 tablespoon water1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon honey mustard1 teaspoon soy sauce1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauceHot cooked rice, optional Preparation In a large skillet, stir-fry peppers and onion in 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat until crisp-tender, 5-7 minutes....

Ingredients 3 cups water1 cup uncooked wild rice2 chicken bouillon cubes4-1/2 teaspoons butter1 cup cut fresh green beans1 cup cubed cooked chicken breast1 medium tomato, chopped1 bunch green onions, sliced1/4 cup rice vinegar1 tablespoon sesame oil1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large saucepan, bring the water, rice, bouillon and butter to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-60 minutes or until rice is tender....

Ingredients 2/3 cup packed brown sugar2/3 cup cider vinegar2/3 cup soy sauce2/3 cup vegetable oil4 teaspoons lemon juice1 teaspoon garlic powder2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed1 cup chopped pecans, toasted Preparation In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, oil, lemon juice and garlic powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Refrigerate until cool. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil....

Ingredients 2 ounces semisweet chocolate1/2 cup half-and-half cream2/3 cup sugar1/2 cup 2% milk1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon salt4 slices day-old bread, crusts removed, cut into cubes (about 3 cups)Optional toppings: Confectioners’ sugar and whipped cream Preparation In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Stir in cream; set aside. In a large bowl, whisk sugar, milk, egg, vanilla and salt. Stir in chocolate mixture. Add bread cubes and toss to coat....

Ingredients 6 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped, divided1 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 package (11-1/2 ounces) semisweet chocolate chunks or 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips Preparation In a microwave, melt 3 ounces of white chocolate at 70% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth; cool. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 1 boneless lamb shoulder roast salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp. vegetable oil 4 slice bacon 2 large onions 1 c. dry white wine 2 c. chicken stock or low-sodium broth 2 sprig thyme 2 clove garlic 1 bay leaf 4 Yukon gold potatoes chives Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Season the lamb all over with salt and pepper and roll it into a neat roast....

Ingredients 4 large eggs1/2 cup butter, melted3/4 teaspoon salt1 package (8-1/2 ounces) corn bread/muffin mix3 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 medium onion, chopped Preparation In a bowl, combine eggs, butter and salt. Stir in cornbread mix just until blended. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Pour into a greased 11x7-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 2 slice white bread 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper 1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest salt 2 bunch broccolini 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 small shallot Lemon wedges Preparation Step 1In a food processor, pulse the white bread until large crumbs form. In a large skillet, melt the butter. Add the bread crumbs and cook them over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until golden. Remove from the heat....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened8 cups confectioners’ sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/2 to 3/4 cup milk Preparation In a bowl, cream butter. Beat in sugar and vanilla. Add milk until frosting reaches desired consistency.