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Ingredients 5 medium red potatoes6 cups water3 tablespoons seafood seasoning1 tablespoon salt1 pound medium uncooked shrimp1/4 cup chopped green onions1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained1/2 cup mayonnaise1 teaspoon cider vinegar1/2 teaspoon sugarAdditional salt to taste Preparation Place the potatoes in a large saucepan; add the water, seafood seasoning and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes. Add the shrimp; cover and cook for 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and potatoes are tender....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon pepper1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut-up6 tablespoons butter, divided1/4 pound sliced fresh mushrooms2/3 cup chicken broth3 tablespoons sherry1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and quartered Preparation Combine 1 tablespoon flour, salt, paprika and pepper; sprinkle over chicken. In a large skillet, heat 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat; brown chicken on all sides. Remove chicken to a large baking dish....

Ingredients 1 good baguette olive oil salt Pepper 8 oz. good-quality camembert or other creamy cow’s milk cheese 1 c. fig preserves or macerated fruit such as huckleberries Sea salt Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Brush olive oil onto a baking sheet. Cut baguette into 1/4-inch-thick slices, and arrange on baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil onto baguette, and season with a little salt and pepper. Bake for 3 to 4 minutes to toast the bread....

Ingredients 6 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 green bell pepper 1 red bell pepper 1 c. thinly sliced mushrooms 1 large onion 2 tbsp. chopped fresh oregano 1/2 tsp. kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 lb. rib-eye steak 4 crusty hoagie rolls Cat Cora’s Homemade Provolone Sauce Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 250° F. Heat a large cast-iron skillet (or any heavy skillet) over medium-high heat.Step 2Add 3 tablespoons of the olive oil to the pan....

Ingredients 1 cup Miracle Whip1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon finely chopped onion1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1 small head cauliflower, broken into florets1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, torn1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1/2 to 3/4 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a large salad bowl, combine cauliflower, spinach, mushrooms and bacon. Add dressing and toss to coat; serve immediately....

Ingredients 1/4 cup chopped onion2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup butter, cubed3 cups cooked long grain rice2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1 cup minced fresh parsley1 cup whole milk4 large eggs, lightly beaten2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon salt Preparation In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Transfer to a greased shallow 1-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 6 large egg whites1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar1/4 teaspoon salt1-3/4 cups sugarFILLING:6 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped2 cups miniature marshmallowsTOPPING:1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling2 cups sliced fresh strawberries1 teaspoon lemon juice Preparation Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Add the cream of tartar and salt; beat until foamy. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff peaks form (do not under beat)....

Ingredients 1 small onion, chopped6 tablespoons butter2 garlic cloves, minced6 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3 cups vegetable broth2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained1-1/4 cups frozen cubed hash brown potatoes1/4 cup heavy whipping cream3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning1 sheet refrigerated pie crust Preparation Saute onion in butter in a large saucepan until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended....

Ingredients 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries1/2 cup fresh raspberries1/2 cup fresh blackberries1 cup unsweetened apple juice1/2 cup water1/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons lemon juiceDash ground nutmeg1-1/2 cups raspberry yogurt Preparation In a heavy saucepan, combine the berries, apple juice, water, sugar, lemon juice and nutmeg. Cook, uncovered, over low heat for 20 minutes or until berries are softened. Strain, reserving juice. Press berry mixture through a fine meshed sieve; discard seeds. Add pulp to reserved juice; cover and refrigerate until chilled....

Ingredients 1 package (14 ounces) sweetened shredded coconut1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk2 large egg whites1 package fudge brownie mix (13x9-inch pan size)1/2 cup sliced almonds1 ounce semisweet chocolate, chopped1 teaspoon canola oil Preparation In a large bowl, combine the coconut, milk and egg whites until blended. Set aside. Prepare brownie mix according to package directions for fudgelike brownies. Spread onto a greased 12-in. pizza pan. Bake at 375° for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)1-1/3 cups water1/2 cup canola oil3 large eggs1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frostingChocolate curls, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, oil and eggs; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Spoon batter by 1/4 cupfuls into paper-lined muffin cups. Place a rounded teaspoonful of pie filling in the center of each cupcake....

Ingredients 4 large egg whites1/2 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar, divided1/2 cup sugar2 large egg yolks, room temperature3 tablespoons 2% milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup semisweet chocolate chips3/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts Preparation Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, cream butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar and sugar until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups sugar, divided2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 cup sour cream3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda; add to the creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 1 pineapple, peeled and cored 2 c. white rum 1 can cream of coconut, cold 1/2 c. heavy cream 1/4 c. powdered sugar 1 c. shredded coconut, toasted 15 maraschino cherries Preparation Step 1Chop the pineapple into small cubes , then place in a bowl and cover with rum. Store in the fridge for at least 2 hours (or up to overnight) to infuse the pineapple with alcohol. Step 2Drain pineapple....

Ingredients 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon baking powder3/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup lemon or vanilla yogurt1 large egg, room temperature1/3 cup butter, melted1 to 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest1 tablespoon lemon juice1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconutTOPPING:1/3 cup lemon juice1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a small bowl, beat the yogurt, egg, butter, lemon zest and lemon juice until smooth; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened....

Ingredients 1 cup sour cream2 tablespoons onion soup mix1-1/2 cups seasoned bread crumbs2-1/2 pounds fish fillets1/4 cup butter, melted1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation In a shallow bowl, combine sour cream and soup mix. Place bread crumbs in another shallow bowl. Cut fish into serving-size pieces; coat with sour cream mixture, then roll in crumbs. Place in two greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes. Drizzle with butter. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 12 minutes....

Ingredients 3 large eggs1 cup sugar2/3 cup mashed cooked butternut squash3/4 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 cup finely chopped walnutsConfectioners’ sugarFILLING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons butter, softened1 cup confectioners’ sugar3/4 teaspoon vanilla extractAdditional confectioners’ sugar, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Line bottom of a 15x10x1-in. pan with parchment. In a large bowl, beat eggs on high speed 3 minutes. Gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating until thick and lemon colored, about 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1 stewing chicken (about 6 pounds)2 bay leaves1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon poultry seasoning1 teaspoon pepper1 medium onion, chopped2 celery ribs, chopped1 tablespoon butter12 garlic cloves, minced1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained3/4 cup orange juice2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon paprika2 cups cooked rice1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained Preparation Place chicken in a large stockpot; cover with water....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt2 tablespoons canola oil1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon saltTOPPING:24 caramels1 tablespoon whiskey3 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugars until crumbly. Beat in yogurt, oil and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture....

Ingredients 1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons brown sugar2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced and separated into rings3 tablespoons olive oil2 teaspoons dried basil2 teaspoons dried oregano1 teaspoon garlic powder2 plum tomatoes, chopped1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese3 ounces crumbled Gorgonzola or blue cheese2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1/4 cup pitted Greek olives, chopped Preparation Divide bread dough in half. Press each portion onto a 12-in. pizza pan coated with cooking spray; build up edges slightly....