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Ingredients 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided1 tube (1 pound) polenta, cut into 1/2-inch slices1 each medium green, sweet red and yellow peppers, thinly sliced1 medium onion, thinly sliced1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked Italian chicken sausage links, thinly sliced1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 tablespoon minced fresh basil Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat. Add polenta; cook 9-11 minutes on each side or until golden brown....

Ingredients 1/4 cup water3 tablespoons brown sugar3 tablespoons white vinegar3 tablespoons canola oil1 tablespoon chopped chipotle pepper in adobo sauce5 garlic cloves, halved1 tablespoon ground chipotle pepper or ground ancho chile pepper2-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin2-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt1 teaspoon smoked paprika1/2 teaspoon pepper3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs Preparation Place the first 12 ingredients in a blender; cover and process until pureed. Transfer marinade to a large bowl or shallow dish....

Ingredients 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled1 cup water3/4 cup sour cream1/4 cup shortening1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 large eggs2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups sugar1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking powderFROSTING:1/2 cup butter, softened6 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled6 cups confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup sour cream6 tablespoons milk2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/8 teaspoon salt Preparation In a large bowl, combine the chocolate, water sour cream, shortening, vanilla and eggs; mix well....

Ingredients 1 pound fully cooked bratwurst links, cut into 1/2-inch slices2 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped2 cups water1 medium onion, chopped1/2 teaspoon saltDash pepper4 cups shredded cabbage3 cups whole milk, divided2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup shredded Swiss cheese Preparation In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, combine the bratwurst, potatoes, water, onion, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add cabbage. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender....

Ingredients 3 cups hot mashed potatoes3 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup whole milk1 large egg2 tablespoons butter, softened1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 can (2.8 ounces) French-fried onions, divided4-1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients; beat until smooth. Fold in half of the onions. Spread onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, forming a shell....

Ingredients 1 box brownie mix, plus ingredients called for on box 1 c. sweetened condensed milk 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 2 c. heavy cream Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350° (or according to mix instructions, if different). Open mix and measure out 1/2 cup, then set the rest aside.Step 2Pour 1/2 cup brownie mix into a medium-sized mixing bowl and add sweetened condensed milk. Mix until thoroughly combined, then set aside....

Ingredients 1 large onion1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 egg1/2 cup 2% milk1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbsOil for deep-fat frying1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt Preparation Cut onion into 1/4-in. slices; separate into rings. In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. In another shallow bowl, whisk egg and milk. Place bread crumbs in a third shallow bowl. Coat onion with flour mixture, then dip in egg mixture and coat with bread crumbs....

Ingredients 1/2 cup buttermilk4 ounces fat-free cream cheese3 green onions, finely chopped1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper3 tablespoons snipped fresh dill or 1 tablespoon dill weed4-1/2 teaspoons horseradish sauce1/8 teaspoon garlic powderAssorted fresh vegetables Preparation In a small bowl, beat buttermilk and cream cheese until blended. Stir in the onions, pepper, dill, horseradish sauce and garlic powder. Chill until serving. Serve with vegetables.

Ingredients 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, softened3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-3/4 teaspoons saltTOPPING:1 package (10 to 11 ounces) butterscotch chips1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons light corn syrup3 tablespoons butter2 teaspoons water2-1/2 cups salted cashew halves Preparation In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Combine flour and salt; add to creamed mixture just until combined. Press into a greased 15x10x1-in....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar1/2 cup corn syrup1/4 cup water1/2 cup butter1 to 1-1/2 cups black walnuts1/2 teaspoon baking soda Preparation In a saucepan, cook sugar, corn syrup and water until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to a boil. Add butter; cook until mixture reaches 280° on a candy thermometer. Stir in walnuts; cook until 300° (hard crack stage). Remove from the heat and stir in baking soda. Spread immediately into a greased 15x10x1-in....

Ingredients 1-1/4 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined1 medium onion, chopped2 tablespoons olive oil4 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning3 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 cups whole milk1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1 cup diced fully cooked andouille sausage12 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained4 ounces pepper jack cheese, shredded1 teaspoon paprika Preparation In a large skillet, saute shrimp and onion in oil until shrimp turn pink....

Ingredients 1 cup butter2 cups packed brown sugar1 cup light corn syrup1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract8 wooden sticks8 medium tart applesUnsalted peanuts, chopped Preparation In a heavy 3-qt. saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and milk; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until mixture reaches 248° (firm-ball stage) on a candy thermometer, 30-40 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla....

Ingredients 2 cups Four-Bean Taco Chili1 cup salsa1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies1 package (16 ounces) process cheese (Velveeta), cubedTortilla chips Preparation In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chili, salsa, chilies and cheese. Cover and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes or until cheese is melted, stirring occasionally. Serve with tortilla chips.

Ingredients 2 packages (3 ounces each) cherry gelatin, divided1-1/2 cups boiling water, divided2 cups cold water, divided1 can (15 ounces) pitted dark sweet cherries, drained2 cups whipped topping Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve 1 package of gelatin in 3/4 cup boiling water. Add 1 cup cold water; stir. Refrigerate until partially set, about 1 hour. Stir in cherries. Pour into a 7-cup mold coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm....

Ingredients 2-1/4 cups cold whole milk, divided1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix1 envelope whipped topping mix (Dream Whip)1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 prepared angel food cake (8 to 10 ounces)2 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling3/4 cup chocolate syrup1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted Preparation In a large bowl, combine 1-3/4 cups of milk and pudding mix. Beat on low speed for 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt3 cups old-fashioned oats1/2 cup chopped dried apples Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 1 small eggplant (about 1 pound) 4 tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp. salt fresh-ground black pepper 1 lb. boneless 2 c. canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree 1/2 lb. fresh mozzarella c. grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 c. lightly packed basil leaves Preparation Step 1Heat the broiler. Arrange the eggplant in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Coat both sides of the eggplant with 2 1/2 tablespoons of the oil and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper....

Ingredients 2 packages (6 ounces each) chicken stuffing mix2 cans (10-1/2 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1 cup 2% milk4 cups cubed cooked chicken2 cups frozen corn2 cans (8 ounces each) mushroom stems and pieces, drained4 cups shredded cheddar cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare stuffing mixes according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine soup and milk. Spread stuffing into 2 greased 8-in. square baking dishes....

Ingredients 2 pounds fully cooked boneless ham1 thick boneless pork loin chop (8 ounces)1/2 pound bacon strips1 cup panko bread crumbs1 cup 2% milk2 large eggs, lightly beatenOil for fryingSAUCE:1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar1/2 cup white vinegar1/2 cup bourbon2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard Preparation Cut ham, pork chop and bacon into 1-in. pieces; arrange in a single layer in a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. pan. Freeze 30 minutes or until partially frozen....

Ingredients 1 lb. elbow macaroni Kosher salt 2 large eggs 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk 4 oz. American cheese 6 oz. grated Romano cheese, plus more for serving 1 tbsp. freshly ground black pepper, plus more for serving 1 tbsp. cornstarch 6 tbsp. butter Preparation Step 1In a large pot of salted, boiling water, cook macaroni until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water. Drain and set aside.Step 2While the pasta is cooking, in a medium bowl, whisk together eggs and evaporated milk....