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Ingredients 2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 cup pizza sauce, divided1 cup seasoned bread crumbs1 medium onion, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped1 teaspoon dried oregano1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)1 pound bulk Italian sausage1/2 pound sliced deli ham2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided1 jar (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, 3/4 cup pizza sauce, bread crumbs, onion, green pepper, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup 2% milk2 teaspoons dill weed1/2 teaspoon seasoning blend1 bunch romaine, torn2 medium carrots, grated1 cup chopped red onion1 medium cucumber, sliced1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled Preparation For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, milk, dill and seasoning blend. In a 4-qt. clear glass serving bowl, layer the romaine, carrots, onion and cucumber (do not toss)....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1/3 cup packed brown sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 cup molasses1/4 cup buttermilk1/2 teaspoon anise extract4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon each ground allspice, cardamom and cloves1/2 cup ground walnuts1/2 cup raisins1/2 cup pitted dates1/2 cup candied lemon peel1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut1/4 cup candied orange peel3 tablespoons candied pineappleGLAZE:1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup water2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar...

Ingredients 1/4 cup lemon juice1/4 cup canola oil1/4 cup olive oil2 green onions, finely chopped1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1-1/2 teaspoons sugar1/2 teaspoon ground mustard1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper4 cups torn romaine Preparation In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first nine ingredients; shake well. Place romaine in a salad bowl. Drizzle with the dressing; toss to coat.

Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar1/4 cup canola oil2 large eggs1/4 cup lime juice1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon coconut extract1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour2/3 cup cornmeal1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup sweetened shredded coconut1 teaspoon grated lime zest Preparation In a small bowl, beat sugar and oil until blended. Beat in the eggs, lime juice and extracts. Combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt; gradually add to sugar mixture and mix well (dough will be sticky)....

Ingredients 3/4 to 1 cup crushed ice1 lemon wedge1/2 cup club soda, chilled1 ounce vodka1 ounce limoncello Preparation Place ice in a wine glass. Squeeze lemon wedge over ice; drop lemon into the glass. Pour the club soda, vodka and limoncello into the glass; stir.

Ingredients 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce4 teaspoons canola oil1 teaspoon sugar1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground mustard3/4 pound turkey breast tenderloins Preparation In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, oil, sugar, garlic, ginger and mustard. Pour 1/4 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add turkey. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for up to 4 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting....

Ingredients 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes2 tablespoons canola oil3 cups apple cider or juice1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth2 tablespoons cider vinegar1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon pepper3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed4 medium carrots, cut into 3/4-inch pieces3 celery ribs, cut into 3/4-inch pieces2 medium onions, cut into wedges1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup waterFresh thyme sprigs, optional Preparation In a Dutch oven, brown beef on all sides in oil over medium-high heat; drain....

Ingredients 1 cup whole wheat flour1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon salt2 eggs, lightly beaten1 cup mashed ripe bananas (1 to 2 medium)1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce6 tablespoons honey1/2 cup golden raisins Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Combine the eggs, banana, applesauce and honey; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the raisins. Coat muffin cups with cooking spray; fill two-thirds full with batter....

Ingredients 1/4 c. Dijon mustard 1/4 c. honey 2 garlic cloves, minced 4 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs salt Pepper 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 c. chicken stock Chopped parsley, for serving cooked white rice, for serving Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Step 2Make honey-mustard. Mix together mustard, honey and garlic cloves in a small bowl. Step 3Heat olive oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper, then add them skin side-down to the skillet....

Ingredients 2-1/2 to 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup whole wheat flour1/2 cup old-fashioned oats2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1 teaspoon salt1 cup water1/4 cup honey5 tablespoons butter, divided1 large egg, room temperature Preparation In a large bowl, mix 1 cup all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, oats, yeast and salt. In a small saucepan, heat water, honey and 4 tablespoons butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat on medium speed 2 minutes....

Ingredients 3/4 cup jellied cranberry sauce1 to 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish1 tablespoon honey1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 garlic clove, mincedMiniature hot dogs or smoked sausage links, warmedSliced apples or pears Preparation In a small saucepan, combine the first seven ingredients; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve warm with sausage and/or fruit.

Ingredients 1 medium onion, finely chopped2 teaspoons canola oil2 garlic cloves, minced2 cans (15 ounces each) chili without beans2 cups salsa6 ounces cream cheese, cubed2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drainedTortilla chips Preparation In a small skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the chili, salsa, cream cheese and olives. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until heated through, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 2 quarts apple cider or juice1 cup pineapple juice1 cup orange juice1 tablespoon brown sugar1 tablespoon lemon juice1/8 teaspoon salt8 whole cloves4 unpeeled fresh orange slices (1/4 inch thick)4 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)Additional orange slices and cinnamon sticks Preparation In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first six ingredients. Push two cloves through each orange slice. Push a cinnamon stick through the center of each orange slice; add to cider mixture....

Ingredients 2 cups sugar1/4 cup baking cocoa1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk1/2 cup butter, cubed1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cocoa. Stir in the milk; add butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 1 minute or until slightly thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers. To reheat: Place sauce in a small saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring until smooth....

Ingredients 1 can (48 ounces) unsweetened pineapple juice1 cup reduced-calorie reduced-sugar cranberry juice1/3 cup sugar1/3 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/8 teaspoon ground cloves1 medium lemon, sliced7 cinnamon sticks Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the first seven ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Strain. Garnish each serving with a lemon slice and cinnamon stick.

Ingredients 1 package (3 ounces) cherry gelatin3 cups boiling water, divided2 cups cold water, divided1 package (3 ounces) lime gelatin1 package (3 ounces) orange gelatin1 cup pineapple juice1 package (3 ounces) lemon gelatin1/4 cup sugar36 ladyfingers1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawedCitrus slices and fresh mint, optional Preparation In a small bowl, dissolve cherry gelatin in 1 cup boiling water; stir in 1/2 cup cold water. Pour into a 9x5-in....

Ingredients 3 tbsp. olive oil 2 onions 1 c. drained diced canned tomatoes 3/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. dried rosemary 1/4 tsp. dried thyme 1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 1/4 c. grated Parmesan 1 1/2 lb. baking potatoes (about 2) 4 lamb loin chops Preparation Step 1Heat the oven to 450°F. Oil an 8-by-11 1/2-inch baking pan or similarly sized gratin dish. In a large nonstick frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over moderately low heat....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons lemon juice4 teaspoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/8 teaspoon pepper6 small red potatoes (about 3/4 pound), quartered Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. In a medium bowl, combine lemon juice, oil, thyme, garlic salt and pepper. Add potatoes; toss to coat. Place in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake, uncovered, until potatoes are tender, about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Ingredients 6 small lobsters 1 c. unbleached flour c. vegetable oil 1 1/2 c. diced onions 1/2 c. olive oil 1/2 c. diced shallots 8 tbsp. tomato paste 1/4 c. red wine vinegar 3 c. hot water 1/2 tsp. salt 1 lb. paccheri 1/2 c. chopped Italian parsley hot red pepper flakes Preparation Step 1Cut off lobster claws and tails at body junctures (joints). Dredge exposed meat lightly in flour, shaking off excess....