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Ingredients 1 package (18-1/4 ounces) blueberry muffin mix1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast1 can (8 ounces) sliced pineapple1 egg, lightly beaten1/3 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup butter, melted4 maraschino cherries, halvedFresh blueberries, optional Preparation Rinse and drain blueberries from muffin mix; set aside. Combine muffin mix and yeast in a large bowl; set aside. Drain pineapple, reserving juice in a measuring cup. Set pineapple aside. Add enough water to juice to measure 2/3 cup....

Ingredients 1 small red onion, finely chopped1/4 cup plain yogurt2 tablespoons butter, melted1 tablespoon lime juice1 teaspoon dill weed1/2 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon garlic powder8 tilapia fillets (4 ounces each)1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, sliced Preparation Preheat broiler. Mix first 7 ingredients. Place tilapia on a 15x10x1-in. pan; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spread onion mixture down center of fillets; top with cheese and olives....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups chicken stock1 package (16 ounces) potato gnocchi2 cups shredded cooked chicken1 cup reduced-fat Alfredo sauce3 tablespoons Buffalo wing sauce1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese1/3 cup finely chopped celery with leaves Preparation Place stock in a large skillet. Bring to a boil; add gnocchi. Reduce heat; cook, covered, 3 minutes. Uncover pan, cook and stir until liquid is reduced to 1/2 cup, 2-3 minutes longer. Add chicken, Alfredo sauce and wing sauce; heat through....

Ingredients 2 pounds ground chicken2 celery ribs with leaves, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped1 medium onion, chopped1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes, undrained1 cup water1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning1 teaspoon sugar2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese9 uncooked lasagna noodles Preparation In a large skillet, cook chicken over medium heat until no longer pink. Add the celery, green pepper and onion; cook and stir 5 minutes longer or until tender....

Ingredients 2 pounds small red potatoes1/2 cup chopped red onions1/2 cup sliced green onions1/4 cup minced fresh parsley6 tablespoons cider vinegar, divided1/2 pound smoked kielbasa or smoked Polish sausage, sliced6 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon Dijon mustard2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper Preparation Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender....

Ingredients 3 cups chicken broth4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced2 celery ribs, diced1 medium carrot, diced1 small onion, diced6 ounces Canadian bacon, trimmed and diced2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup whole milk2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, combine the first 5 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables are very tender. With a potato masher, mash vegetables several times....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil2 medium carrots, sliced 1 medium onion, chopped3 teaspoons curry powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 small head cauliflower, broken into florets (about 3 cups)1 can (14-1/2 ounces) fire-roasted crushed tomatoes1 package (14 ounces) extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes1 cup vegetable broth1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained1 can (13.66 ounces) coconut milk1 cup frozen peasHot cooked riceChopped fresh cilantro...

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups sugar1 cup lemon juice3 cups cold water1-1/2 cups sweet white wine, chilled1 bottle (750 ml) champagne, chilledSliced fresh strawberries, optional Preparation In a 3-qt. pitcher, dissolve sugar in lemon juice. Add cold water and wine. Stir in champagne. If desired, serve with strawberries.

Ingredients 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, well drained3 to 4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and sliced4 cups multigrain tortilla chips1 cup shredded cheddar cheeseOptional toppings: Sour cream, chopped fresh cilantro and additional jalapeno slices Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Mix beans, tomatoes and jalapenos. Arrange chips in an even layer in a 15x10x1-in. pan. Top with bean mixture and cheese. Bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, 10-12 minutes....

Ingredients 8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)1 cup fat-free mayonnaise1/2 cup nonfat Parmesan cheese topping2 teaspoons dried oregano1/8 teaspoon pepperPaprika, optional Preparation Place chicken in a shallow 3-qt. baking dish that has been coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20 minutes. Combine mayonnaise, cheese, oregano and pepper; spread over chicken. Sprinkle with paprika if desired. Bake 20 minutes more or until chicken juices run clear....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds ground beef1 medium onion, chopped1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes3-3/4 cups spaghetti sauce2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans2 to 4 tablespoons chili powder Preparation In a large kettle or Dutch oven, brown beef and onion; drain. Add remaining ingredients; simmer for at least 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Ingredients 2 cups butter, softened9 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted2-1/2 cups baking cocoa, sifted1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 to 1-1/2 cups whole milk Preparation In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy. Gradually beat in confectioners’ sugar, cocoa and vanilla until smooth, about 3 minutes. Add enough milk until frosting reaches spreading consistency. Beat until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.

Ingredients 4 cups all-purpose flour6 tablespoons sugar4-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons cold butter2 large eggs, room temperature3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole milk, divided1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries Preparation In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a bowl, whisk eggs and 3/4 cup milk; add to dry ingredients just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; gently knead in the blueberries....

Ingredients 2 c. NILLA Wafers 4 tbsp. butter, melted 2 tbsp. sugar 1 pt. vanilla ice cream, softened 1 pt. orange sherbet, softened 2 tbsp. orange liqueur (like Cointreau) 2 tbsp. Vanilla Vodka Preparation Step 1Make the crust. Place the Nilla wafers in a food processor and pulse until you have fine crumbs. Alternatively, you can crush the cookies in a ziploc bag with a rolling pin (or your hands). Add the melted butter and sugar, and process (or stir) until combined....

Ingredients 4 medium zucchini squash1/4 teaspoon salt1 small onion, minced2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 large eggs, lightly beaten1/2 cup dry bread crumbs1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons minced parsleySalt and pepper to taste Preparation Cut zucchini in half lengthwise. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 3/8-in. shell. Reserve pulp. In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups water and salt to a boil. Add zucchini shells; cover and boil for 2 minutes. Drain and set aside....

Ingredients 4 cups Corn Chex4 cups Wheat Chex2 cups cheddar-flavored snack crackers2 cups potato sticks6 tablespoons butter, melted2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cereals, crackers and potato sticks. Combine the butter, pepper sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Drizzle over cereal mixture and toss to coat. Sprinkle with salad dressing mix and cayenne; toss to coat....

Ingredients 1 cup white baking chips, melted1 cup sweetened shredded coconut Preparation Drop melted chocolate by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper or parchment. Sprinkle each generously with sweetened flaked coconut; let stand until dry.

Ingredients 1 small onion, chopped1 tablespoon butter1 garlic clove, minced6 cups cubed peeled butternut squash1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth1 large apple, peeled and chopped1/2 cup water1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup half-and-half cream Preparation In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook and stir onion in butter over medium heat until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer....

Ingredients 2 pounds boneless pork loin roast2 teaspoons olive oil3 teaspoons paprika2 tablespoons dried oregano2 tablespoons dried thyme1 tablespoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon each salt, crushed red pepper flakes, ground cumin and white pepper1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Preparation Rub pork roast with oil. Combine remaining ingredients and rub over roast. Cover and refrigerate for 1-3 hours. Bake, uncovered at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°. Transfer to a serving platter....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons caraway seeds3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda2 large eggs, room temperature1 cup plain yogurt1/2 cup butter, melted1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. In another bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean, 30-35 minutes....