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Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 medium onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced4 cups water1 cup quick-cooking barley1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1 envelope chili seasoning Preparation In a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Add water; bring to a boil. Stir in barley. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until barley is tender....

Ingredients 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs2 tablespoons butter, melted1 envelope unflavored gelatin1 cup cold water4 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped4 packages (8 ounces each) fat-free cream cheeseSugar substitute equivalent to 1 cup sugar1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup baking cocoa2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups fresh raspberries Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Combine cracker crumbs and butter; press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Bake until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour2-1/4 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1-2/3 cups milk3 eggs, separated1/4 cup butter, melted2/3 cup fresh or frozen blueberriesSAUCE:1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries1/2 cup orange juice, divided3 tablespoons honey1 tablespoon cornstarch Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Whisk the milk, egg yolks and butter; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in blueberries. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter....

Ingredients 3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped butter or olive oil 1 (10-ounce) package white button mushrooms, sliced 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced 1 c. brown gravy (canned, homemade, or from a mix) 1/4 c. brown mustard 1 lb. ground beef 4 slices baby Swiss cheese 4 slices Jarlsberg cheese 4 Hamburger buns Boston or green leaf lettuce Preparation Step 1Sauté the garlic in a little butter or oil over medium-high heat just until fragrant....

Ingredients 10 cups broccoli florets (about 3-1/2 pounds)6 cups seedless red grapes (about 3 pounds)1 cup sliced celery6 green onions, sliced2 cups mayonnaise2/3 cup sugar2 tablespoons cider vinegar1 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled1-1/3 cups slivered almonds, toasted Preparation In a large salad bowl, combine the broccoli, grapes, celery and onions. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar. Pour over broccoli mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight....

Ingredients 1 cup butterscotch chips3/4 cup butter2 eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2/3 cup packed brown sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt2 cups miniature marshmallows2 cups semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup chopped walnuts Preparation In a microwave, melt butterscotch chips and butter at 70% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Cool slightly. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, vanilla and butterscotch mixture....

Ingredients 1 tbsp. butter 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 2 medium shallots, minced 2 tsp. freshly grated ginger 1 1/2 tsp. ground allspice 2 lb. carrots, peeled and sliced into ¼" thick rounds 4 c. vegetable broth or water 1/4 c. white miso paste 1 tbsp. lime juice Toasted sesame oil, for garnish 2 green onions, thinly sliced Black and white sesame seeds, for garnish Preparation Step 1In a large pot over medium heat, combine butter and olive oil....

Ingredients 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream2 chai-flavored black tea bags8 ounces white baking chocolate, finely choppedCOOKIES:2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 cup cold butter, cut into 16 pieces2 teaspoons vanilla extract Preparation For ganache, in a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil; remove from heat. Add tea bags; let stand 10 minutes. Discard tea bags. Place chocolate in a small bowl....

Ingredients 3 cups sugar3 tablespoons all-purpose flourPinch salt8 cups whole milk4 large eggs, lightly beaten1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups fresh or frozen unsweetened strawberries, thawed2 cups heavy whipping cream Preparation In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and salt. Gradually add milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; cool slightly....

Ingredients 1/4 cup orange juice3 tablespoons mayonnaise1 teaspoon lemon juice1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest1 large apple, chopped1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese2 tablespoons chopped celery2 tablespoons chopped walnuts Preparation In a small bowl, whisk the orange juice, mayonnaise, lemon juice and orange zest until combined. In another bowl, combine the apple, cheese, celery and walnuts. Add orange juice mixture and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.

Ingredients 3 cups fresh broccoli florets3 cups fresh cauliflowerets2 cups julienned carrots1 small onion, diced1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked and drained2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese2 cups shredded cheddar cheese8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), sliced3/4 cup half-and-half cream3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs1/4 cup butter1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Place broccoli and cauliflower in a steamer basket. Place in a saucepan over 1 in....

Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar3 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 cans (15 ounces each) pitted tart cherries, drained1 cup sour cream1 large egg, lightly beaten1/4 teaspoon almond extract1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)TOPPING:1/2 cup quick-cooking oats1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup packed brown sugar1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 cup cold butter1/2 cup chopped pecans Preparation In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, cherries, sour cream, egg and extract. Spoon into the pastry shell. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes....

Ingredients 2 broiler/fryer chickens (about 3-1/2 to 4 pounds each), cut into 8 pieces each2 teaspoons kosher salt1 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons peanut oil or canola oil2 medium onions, halved and sliced2 large garlic cloves, chopped3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 tablespoon sweet Hungarian paprika2 cups hot chicken broth or water1 cup sour creamOptional: Minced fresh parsley and additional sweet Hungarian paprikaHot cooked noodles or mashed potatoes Preparation Season chicken with kosher salt and pepper....

Ingredients 2 bacon strips1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes1 medium onion, chopped1 small green pepper, chopped1 celery rib, chopped1 garlic clove, minced1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 bay leaf1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined3 cups cooked brown rice Preparation In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings....

Ingredients 2 packages (22 ounces each) frozen fully cooked angus beef meatballs1 bottle (12 ounces) chili sauce1 jar (10 ounces) grape jelly Preparation Prepare meatballs according to package instructions. In a large skillet, combine chili sauce and jelly; cook and stir over medium heat until jelly has melted. Add meatballs to pan; heat through.

Ingredients 2-1/2 pounds ground beef3 medium onions, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped1 garlic clove, minced1 bottle (28 ounces) ketchup1/4 cup chili powderHot dogs, heatedHot dog buns, splitShredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a large saucepan, cook the beef, onions, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in ketchup and chili powder. Simmer, uncovered, for 2-1/2 hours or until thick and bubbly, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups warm water4 envelopes (1 ounce each) instant hot cocoa mix2 cups vanilla ice cream1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream Preparation In a blender, combine water and cocoa mix; cover and process until dissolved. Add ice cream and cream; cover and process for 30 seconds or until smooth. Pour into chilled mugs.

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter1/3 cup baking cocoa1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup whole milk3-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract30 caramels, unwrapped1 tablespoon water2 cups salted peanuts1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup milk chocolate chips Preparation In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter, cocoa, brown sugar and milk. Microwave on high until mixture boils, about 2 minutes. Stir in confectioners’ sugar and vanilla. Pour into a greased 8-in. square dish....

Ingredients 1 large head cauliflower, cut into small florets1 large leek (white portion only), halved lengthwise, washed and sliced2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon smoked paprika1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1-1/4 cups cashew milk2 tablespoons white wine or chicken broth1/3 cup cashew butter2 garlic cloves, minced1/3 cup chopped cashews, toasted3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Place cauliflower florets and leek slices in a parchment-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with oil....

Ingredients 1 1/2 lb. fava beans 1 lb. English Peas 3/4 lb. yellow wax beans 1 lb. asparagus 4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion 2 clove garlic 1/4 c. dry white wine or water Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 c. mint chiffonade Preparation Step 1While shelling fava beans, bring small pot of water to a boil. Add shelled favas and cook 2 minutes. Drain, then plunge into ice water to stop cooking and set color....