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Ingredients 2 large sweet red peppers1 medium onion, coarsely chopped1 tablespoon canola oil2 garlic cloves, minced1 medium butternut squash (3 to 3-1/2 pounds), peeled and cubed6 cups vegetable stock1-1/2 teaspoons curry powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon pepperMinced fresh cilantro, optional Preparation Cut peppers in half; remove seeds. Broil peppers 4 in. from the heat until skins blister, about 5 minutes. Immediately place peppers in a small bowl; cover and let stand for 20 minutes....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 large egg3/4 cup 2% milk1/4 cup canola oil1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 medium apple, peeled and finely chopped (about 1 cup)CARAMEL SAUCE:3/4 cup sugar1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, warmed2 tablespoons creme fraiche or sour cream1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract1/8 teaspoon saltCOATING:1/3 cup sugar1 tablespoon ground cinnamon3 tablespoons butter, melted Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and nutmeg....

Ingredients 4 flour tortillas (8 inches)2/3 cup refried beans1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1/4 cup canned chopped green chiles1/3 cup sliced green onions1/3 cup sliced ripe olivesSalsa Preparation On two tortillas, spread refried beans to within 1 in. of edges. Sprinkle each with 1/2 cup cheese; top with chiles, onions, olives, remaining cheese and remaining tortillas. On a lightly greased griddle, cook quesadillas over medium heat for 2-4 minutes on each side or until browned and cheese is melted....

Ingredients 1 envelope onion soup mix1/3 cup dry bread crumbs1 cup evaporated milk2 pounds ground lamb4 ounces cheddar cheese, cut into 12 cubes1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted1/2 cup milk1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Preparation In a small bowl, combine the soup mix, bread crumbs and evaporated milk. Crumble lamb over mixture and mix well. Press half of the mixture into 12 greased muffin cups, filling each half full....

Ingredients 1 medium spaghetti squash (about 4 pounds)4 bacon strips, chopped3 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon brown sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese, divided Preparation Halve squash lengthwise; remove and discard seeds. Place wire rack with handles and 1 cup water into inner pot of large multi-cooker. Place squash on rack. Lock pressure lid. Press pressure function; select vegetables setting. Set to long cook time (12 minutes). Start. Quick-release pressure....

Ingredients 3 packages (3 ounces each) cherry gelatin2-1/3 cups boiling water2 cans (16-1/2 ounces each) pitted dark sweet cherries1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits1/3 cup lemon juice1/3 cup heavy whipping cream1/3 cup mayonnaise6 ounces cream cheese, softenedDash salt1/2 cup coarsely chopped nuts Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in water. Drain fruits, reserving enough cherry and pineapple juices to measure 2-1/2 cups; add to gelatin with lemon juice. Set fruits aside....

Ingredients 1 medium orange1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)1/4 to 3/4 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Finely grate zest from orange. Cut orange crosswise in half; squeeze juice from orange. Place zest and orange juice in a large saucepan. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat to a simmer; cook, uncovered, until berries pop, 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 1 stick plus 2 tablespoons (5 ounces) unsalted butter 1 slice sourdough bread (about 2 ounces) 2 tbsp. plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 1/2 lb. broccoli 2 large egg yolks 1 tbsp. boiling water 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice Tabasco 1 tbsp. plus 1 teaspoon chopped mint 1/2 tsp. coarsely chopped thyme Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 450°F. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat....

Ingredients 4 lobster tails (5 to 6 ounces each), thawed1/4 cup cold butter, cut into thin slicesSalt and pepper to tasteLemon wedges Preparation Preheat broiler. Using kitchen scissors, cut a 2-in.-wide rectangle from the top shell of each lobster tail; loosen from lobster meat and remove. Pull away edges of remaining shell to release lobster meat from sides; pry meat loose from bottom shell, keeping tail end attached. Place in a foil-lined 15x10x1-in....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 large red pepper, chopped1 cup chopped onion1 can (28 ounces) no-salt-added crushed tomatoes1-1/2 cups peeled butternut squash, cut into 1/2-inch cubes1 can (8 ounces) no-salt-added tomato sauce1 cup reduced-sodium beef broth1 teaspoon salt1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon chili powder1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/8 teaspoon dried oregano2 cups chopped zucchiniShredded cheddar cheese, optional Preparation In a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 4 c. (20 ounces) frozen butternut squash cubes 4 tbsp. butter 1 tsp. kosher salt, divided 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, divided 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 2 c. whole milk 1/2 tsp. garlic powder Pinch cayenne pepper 1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme 4 oz. shredded cheddar 4 oz. goat cheese 1 lb. large shells or other short pasta Preparation Step 1Bring a large pot of salted water to boil over high heat....

Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef1 cup chopped onion1 cup chopped green pepper1 garlic clove, minced1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, undrained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder1 tablespoon honey1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, onion, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips1 cup chopped celery1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned1/2 cup chopped onion1 teaspoon minced garlic1/4 cup stir-fry sauce1/4 cup chicken broth1/4 cup sherry or additional chicken broth1 teaspoon cornstarch1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 head bok choy, trimmed1/2 cup salted cashewsHot cooked rice Preparation Heat oil in a large skillet or wok. Stir-fry the chicken, celery, red pepper, onion and garlic in stir-fry sauce until chicken is no longer pink, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries1 can (12 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed1 can (12 ounces) frozen cherry pomegranate juice concentrate, thawed1 can (6 ounces) unsweetened pineapple juice, chilled1 medium lemon, thinly sliced1 bottle (1 liter) club soda, chilled1 bottle (750 milliliters) champagne or sparkling white grape juice, chilled Preparation In a punch bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Slowly stir in club soda and champagne. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 2 chestnuts c. diced peeled celery root 1 1/2 c. water 2 tbsp. heavy cream salt freshly ground white pepper 4 slice baguette 1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 dry chorizo link (3 ounces) 8 sea scallops ( 3/4 pound) Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a small saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the chestnuts until just tender, about 5 minutes. Take 1 chestnut out of the water at a time and while still hot, hold it with a kitchen towel and peel with a paring knife....

Ingredients 1 cup julienned carrots1 cup thinly sliced onion2 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons olive oil1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1/4 cup water3 tablespoons white wine or chicken broth1 cup (8 ounces) fat-free plain yogurt1 cup fresh or frozen peas1/4 teaspoon each curry powder, salt, pepper, ground cumin and gingerBISCUITS:1 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt4-1/2 teaspoons cold butter1/2 cup fat-free plain yogurt1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes...

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast1 can (16 ounces) refried beans1 cup salsa3/4 cup chopped onion2 cups shredded cheddar or Colby-Monterey Jack cheeseTortilla chips Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the chicken, beans, salsa and onion; heat through. Transfer to a serving bowl; sprinkle with cheese. Serve with chips.

Ingredients 5 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided1 cup marinara sauce, divided1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon salt1 pound lean ground chicken2 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced2 ciabatta rolls, split and toasted Preparation In a large bowl, combine 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons marinara sauce, pepper and salt. Crumble chicken over mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear....

Ingredients 1 cup diced cooked chicken breast1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese1/4 cup chopped celery1 tablespoon finely chopped onion1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated reduced-fat crescent rolls Preparation In a small bowl, combine the chicken, cheese, celery, onion, salt and pepper. Separate crescent dough into eight triangles; top each with chicken mixture. Fold dough over and seal edges. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 13-17 minutes or until golden brown....

Ingredients 8 dried figs 1 c. water c. plus 1 tablespoon port 2 lemon zest 1 chicken (3 to 3 1/2 pounds) 1 tbsp. olive oil salt fresh-ground black pepper 1 tbsp. butter Preparation Step 1Heat the oven to 375°F. Pierce each fig three or four times with a paring knife. In a small stainless-steel saucepan, combine the figs, water, the 2/3 cup port and the lemon zest. Bring to a boil and simmer, covered, until tender, about 30 minutes....