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Ingredients 1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets (about 8 cups)1 medium bunch broccoli, cut into florets (about 5 cups)3 large tomatoes, chopped1 medium onion, chopped2 celery ribs, chopped1 medium carrot, shreddedDRESSING:3/4 cup canola oil3 tablespoons lemon juice1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large salad bowl, combine the cauliflower, broccoli, tomatoes, onion, celery and carrot. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over vegetables and toss to coat....

Ingredients 1/4 cup finely chopped onion1 tablespoon olive oil1 garlic clove, minced1/3 cup chili sauce2 tablespoons chopped mild banana pepper2 tablespoons water1 tablespoon brown sugar1-1/2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/8 teaspoon Liquid Smoke, optional2 chicken legs (5-1/2 ounces each)2 chicken wings (3-1/2 ounces each)Ranch salad dressing, optional Preparation In a small saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer....

Ingredients 1 pound chicken tenderloins2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons butter, divided1/3 cup Louisiana-style hot sauce1-1/4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano1/2 teaspoon garlic powderBlue cheese salad dressing, optional Preparation Toss chicken with flour and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add chicken; cook until no longer pink, 4-6 minutes per side. Remove from pan. Mix hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, oregano and garlic powder....

Ingredients 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)4 cups all-purpose flour1/3 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup cold butter, cubed3/4 cup buttermilk2 large eggs, lightly beatenFILLING:8 ounces ground walnuts (about 2 cups)1 cup sweetened shredded coconut1/3 cup sugar4-1/2 teaspoons butter, melted Preparation In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly....

Ingredients 3 cups water1/2 pound fresh pearl onions, peeled1 tablespoon butter1-1/2 teaspoons sugar, divided1 pound carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1/2 cup chicken broth1 bay leaf3 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add pearl onions; boil for 3 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water; peel. In the same pan, cook onions in butter and 3/4 teaspoon sugar over medium heat until golden brown, stirring frequently....

Ingredients 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry2 cups 4% cottage cheese1-1/2 cups cubed Velveeta3 large eggs, lightly beaten1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt Preparation In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Pour into a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour. Reduce heat to low; cook 4-5 hours longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 1 medium head cabbage, shredded3 celery ribs, chopped1 can (8 ounces) bamboo shoots, drained and chopped1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped5 green onions, chopped2 tablespoons canola oil1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced2-1/4 cups diced cooked chicken breasts2 cups diced cooked pork1/4 cup chicken broth1/4 cup soy sauce1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 packages (16 ounces each) egg roll wrappers1 egg, lightly beatenAdditional oil for deep-fat fryingSAUCE:1-1/2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice3/4 cup cider vinegar1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 tablespoon soy sauce1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon white pepper3 tablespoons cornstarch2 tablespoons cold water...

Ingredients 2 cups water3/4 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 can (46 ounces) pineapple juice, chilled4 cups cranberry-apple juice, chilled1 liter ginger ale, chilled Preparation In a large saucepan, bring the water, sugar and cinnamon to a boil; stir until sugar is dissolved. Chill. Just before serving, combine the syrup mixture, juices and ginger ale in a punch bowl or large pitcher. Serve over ice.

Ingredients 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)1-1/2 cups cold whole milk1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix2 ounces unsweetened chocolate2 tablespoons butter1 cup confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 to 3 tablespoons hot water Preparation Prepare cake mix batter according to package directions. Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 28-33 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients c. all-purpose flour 1/2 recipe Pate Brisee (Pie Dough) 2 1/2 lb. plums 1/2 c. granulated sugar 1/4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg 1/2 lemon 2 tbsp. cold unsalted butter 2 tbsp. heavy cream confectioners’ sugar Creme fraiche Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 14-inch round that is 1/8 inch thick. Fit the dough into a 9-inch pie plate. Transfer to refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes....

Ingredients 3 large eggs, room temperature1-1/4 cups 2% milk1/2 cup sugar3 teaspoons vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/8 teaspoon salt4-1/2 cups day-old cubed brioche or egg bread1-1/4 cups raisinsBOURBON SAUCE:1/4 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup light corn syrup3 tablespoons bourbon Preparation In a large bowl, whisk together first seven ingredients; stir in bread and raisins. Transfer to a greased 4-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 3 hours....

Ingredients 2 pounds fresh broccoli, cut into florets1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1/2 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 tablespoon lemon juice1 cup crushed cheese-flavored snack crackers Preparation Place 1 in. of water and broccoli in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Drain and place in a greased 2-qt. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the soup, mayonnaise, cheese and lemon juice....

Ingredients 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen cut broccoli2 cups cooked rice6 tablespoons butter, cubed2 cups fresh bread crumbs (about 2-1/2 slices)1 medium onion, chopped3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3 cups milk1-1/2 pounds fully cooked ham, cubedShredded cheddar or Swiss cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cook broccoli according to package directions; drain. Spoon rice into a 13x9-in. baking pan. Place broccoli over rice. Melt butter in a large skillet....

Ingredients 6 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise2 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon butter, softened1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon minced fresh basil or 1/4 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning Preparation Place fillets on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients; spread over fillets. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 10-12 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork....

Ingredients salt Freshly ground pepper 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 small onion 1 small carrot 1 pinch cayenne pepper 1/2 c. mixed flat-leaf parsley and cilantro leaves 24 slice peeled fresh ginger 1 kumquat 1 Meyer lemon 1 orange 2 c. small or torn mixed red lettuce and radicchio leaves 12 halves walnut 1/2 c. dry red wine 1 large pink grapefruit 4 mandarin oranges 2 whole legs chicken 2 tbsp....

Ingredients 1/2 lb. bacon, cut into 1/2" pieces 1 red onion 3 celery stalks, cut into 1/4" pieces 4 tbsp. butter 1 c. all-purpose flour 3 c. chicken stock 4 c. milk 1 lb. white cheddar, shredded 1 tbsp. hot sauce 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce Coarse salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 c. Canadian golden lager or any pale lager-style beer, at room temperature Cooked bacon bits, for garnish Chopped scallions or chives, for garnish...

Ingredients 2 packages (1/4 ounce each ) active dry yeast3 tablespoons molasses2 teaspoons agave nectar or honey2-2/3 cups warm water (110° to 115°)1/2 cup dried cranberries2 tablespoons wheat bran1 teaspoon salt6 to 7 cups whole wheat flourTOPPING:1 tablespoon 2% milk 1 tablespoon old-fashioned oats Preparation In a small bowl, dissolve yeast, molasses and agave nectar in 2/3 cup warm water. In a large bowl, combine cranberries, wheat bran, salt, yeast mixture, 4 cups flour and remaining water; beat on medium speed until smooth, about 3 minutes....

Ingredients 1 large onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon olive oil3 cans (8 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste1-1/2 cups water1/2 cup dry red wine or vegetable broth2 tablespoons Italian seasoning2 teaspoons sugar2 teaspoons dried oreganoFILLING:1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese1-1/4 cups 2% cottage cheese1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 large eggs, lightly beaten1/2 teaspoon salt1 package (8 ounces) manicotti shells1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese...

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1/2 cup warm whole milk (110° to 115°)1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)2 large eggs, room temperature1/4 cup butter, softened3 tablespoons sugar1-1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom3 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flourFILLING:1/4 cup butter, softened1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon almond extract1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest2/3 cup finely chopped blanched almonds1/2 cup chopped red and green candied cherriesGLAZE:2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar2 teaspoons lemon juice1 teaspoon water...

Ingredients 1 medium lime1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen dark sweet cherries, pitted and crushed1 cup cider vinegar1-1/2 cups sugar1/2 cup waterSERVING SUGGESTION:Ice cubes, sparkling water, fresh cherries, mint and lime slices Preparation Finely grate zest from lime. Place zest and cherries in a sterilized pint jar. Bring vinegar just to a boil; pour over fruit, leaving ¼-in. headspace. Center lid on jar; screw on band until fingertip tight. Refrigerate for 1 week....