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Ingredients 2/3 cup sugar1/4 cup cornstarch1/4 teaspoon salt4 cups fresh tart cherries, pitted1-1/2 cups water2 tablespoons lemon juice6 drops red food coloring, optionalDough for double-crust pie Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Add the cherries, water and lemon juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; if desired stir in food coloring. For a lattice-crust pie: Preheat oven to 400°....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar1/2 cup baking cocoa1/4 cup cornstarch1/2 teaspoon salt4 cups whole milk2 tablespoons butter2 teaspoons vanilla extractOPTIONAL: Sweetened whipped cream and M&M’s Preparation In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa, cornstarch and salt. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Spoon into individual serving dishes. Chill until serving. If desired, garnish with whipped cream and M&M’s....

Ingredients 1 c. green lentils 2 c. water Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Preparation Step 1Rinse lentils in a fine mesh strainer. In a medium pot over medium-high heat, add lentils and water and a big pinch of kosher salt. Bring to a boil then reduce heat, cover, and let simmer until tender, 20 minutes. Drain excess liquid from lentils then season with salt and pepper and serve as desired....

Ingredients 1 c. (2 sticks) butter, plus more for pan 2 (12-oz.) bags marshmallows 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 10 c. Rice Krispies Preparation Step 1 Grease a 9"-x-13" baking pan with butter. In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add marshmallows and salt and stir until completely melted. Step 2Remove from heat and fold in Rice Krispies. Pour mixture into prepared pan and use a spatula to smooth top and pack in tightly....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups Corn Chex, crushed1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons butter, melted1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts1 pint vanilla ice cream, softenedOptional: Hot fudge or caramel ice cream topping, and maraschino cherries Preparation In a shallow bowl, combine cereal, sugar and butter. Add nuts. Shape ice cream into 1-in. balls; roll in cereal mixture until well coated. Freeze for at least 1 hour. If desired, serve with fudge or caramel ice cream topping and cherries....

Ingredients 2 cups orange breakfast drink mix1 cup unsweetened instant tea1/3 cup sweetened lemonade drink mix2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground cloves Preparation In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Store in an airtight container. For one serving: Pour 1 cup boiling water into a mug; stir in 1 tablespoon tea mix until dissolved.

Ingredients 2 envelopes Italian salad dressing mix2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 tablespoon lemon juice1 beef flank steak (1 pound) Preparation In a bowl, combine the salad dressing mixes, oil and lemon juice. Brush over both sides of steak; place in a shallow dish. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Grill over medium-hot heat for 4 minutes on each side for medium, 5 minutes on each side for medium-well or until desired doneness is reached....

Ingredients 1/4 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons prepared horseradish, drained1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 round loaf (1 pound) unsliced bread2 tablespoons butter, softened1/3 pound thinly sliced deli ham1/3 pound sliced Monterey Jack cheese1/3 pound thinly sliced deli turkey1/3 pound sliced cheddar cheese1/3 pound thinly sliced deli roast beef1 medium tomato, sliced1 large dill pickle, sliced lengthwise1 small red onion, thinly slicedLettuce leaves Preparation In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, horseradish and mustard. Cut bread in half....

Ingredients 3/4 cup uncooked couscous1/2 cup fresh baby spinach1/2 cup shredded carrots1/4 cup chopped dates2 tablespoons sliced almonds1 teaspoon lemon juice1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoningThinly sliced green onions Preparation Cook couscous according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the spinach, carrots, dates, almonds, lemon juice, zest, salt and lemon pepper. Stir in couscous. Garnish with green onions.

Ingredients 5 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped1 can (14 ounces) water-packed quartered artichoke hearts, drained and chopped2 garlic cloves, minced2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese1/3 cup sour cream1/2 teaspoon onion salt1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons lemon juice1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheesePita bread wedges, toastedAssorted vegetables, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels....

Ingredients c. panko (Japanese) breadcrumbs 1/2 c. milk 3 lb. lean (7 percent) ground turkey 1 medium onion 2 large eggs 1/4 c. plus 2 tablespoons ketchup 1/4 c. Chopped flat-leaf parsley 1 tbsp. plus 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 tbsp. Coarse salt 1 tsp. rubbed sage 1/2 tsp. Pepper Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Step 2Place panko and milk in a large bowl; stir until well combined. Let stand 5 minutes....

Ingredients 3 large green peppers2 cups frozen vegetarian meat crumbles1 cup cooked brown rice1 small onion, finely chopped1 can (8 ounces) no-salt-added tomato sauce1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 teaspoon onion powder1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon pepper3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Cut peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Discard stems. In a large kettle, cook peppers in boiling water for 3-5 minutes....

Ingredients 3/4 cup fat-free milk1/2 cup maple syrup2 egg whites1 tablespoon canola oil1/2 cup shredded tart apple1/2 cup shredded carrot3/4 cup whole wheat flour1/2 cup wheat bran1/4 cup all-purpose flour3 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In a large bowl, beat the milk, syrup, egg whites and oil until smooth. Stir in apple and carrot. Combine the dry ingredients; stir into milk mixture just until moistened....

Ingredients 1 package (7-1/4 ounces) macaroni and cheese dinner mix1 pound ground beef3 tablespoons chopped onion2 tablespoons chopped green pepper1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted2 tablespoons water2 tablespoons ketchup2 teaspoons prepared mustard1 teaspoon seasoned salt1 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup frozen corn, thawed1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup 2% milk Preparation Cook macaroni according to package directions; set cheese packet aside....

Ingredients 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries6 cups water, divided1 cup sugar1/4 cup red-hot candies7 whole cloves1/2 cup orange juice1/4 cup lemon juice Preparation In a saucepan, cook cranberries in 2 cups water until they pop. Strain through a fine sieve, reserving juice and discarding skins; set aside. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, candies, cloves and remaining water. Cook until candies are dissolved. Add orange and lemon juices and reserved cranberry juice; heat though....

Ingredients Yellow, red bliss, or russet potatoes Kosher salt Preparation Step 1Scrub potatoes clean. If you’re making potato salad or mashed potatoes, cut potatoes into evenly-sized large chunks. Step 2Add potatoes to a large pot then pour over enough water to cover potatoes by 1". Season with a teaspoon of salt per pound of potatoes. Bring water to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium and cook at rapid simmer until potatoes are easily pierced with a paring knife, about 10 minutes for chopped potatoes and 20 minutes for whole potatoes....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground allspice1 cup quick-cooking oats3/4 cup finely chopped nuts1 jar (18 ounces) seedless raspberry jamConfectioners’ sugar Preparation In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon and allspice; add to the creamed mixture. Stir in oats and nuts; mix well....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar1 cup packed brown sugar2 large eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt2 cups miniature pretzels, broken1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut1-1/2 cups milk chocolate M&M’s Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons cider vinegar2 tablespoons Dijon mustard2 tablespoons canola oil2 tablespoons maple syrup1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepperSALAD:1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve long grain and wild rice2 medium peaches, quartered6 cups fresh arugula (about 4 ounces)6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese Preparation For dressing, whisk together first 6 ingredients. Prepare rice according to package directions; cool slightly. Place peaches on a lightly oiled grill rack over medium heat....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 medium onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 jar (24 ounces) spaghetti sauce1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon pepper1 package (8 ounces) no-cook lasagna noodles8 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1 jar (15 ounces) Alfredo sauce Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain....