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Ingredients 2/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce2/3 cup honey1/2 cup canola oil1 tablespoon prepared horseradish2 teaspoons steak seasoning2 garlic cloves, minced2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes1 large sweet red pepper, cut into 1-1/2-inch chunks1 large green pepper, cut into 1-1/2-inch chunks1 large onion, cut into 1-1/2-inch wedges Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Pour 1 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add the chicken....

Ingredients 4 cups water1-1/2 pounds ground beef1 medium onion, chopped1 can (28 ounces) tomato sauce2 tablespoons brown sugar1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperHot dogs, heatedHot dog buns, split Preparation In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Carefully crumble beef into water. Add onion. Boil until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomato sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, salt and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until heated through....

Ingredients 2 c. butter, cut into 1/2" pieces, softened 3/4 c. powdered sugar 4 eggs, beaten 1 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 4 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1 lb. strawberries, quartered 3/4 c. granulated sugar 2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and grated, peels reserved Juice of 1 lemon, halves reserved 2 tbsp. cornstarch 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 2 c. powdered sugar 1 tbsp. light corn syrup 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract...

Ingredients 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup heavy whipping cream2 tablespoons orange juice2 cups sliced fresh strawberries4 slices pound cake, cubed Preparation In a small saucepan, melt chocolate chips with cream over low heat; stir until blended. Remove from the heat; stir in orange juice. Cool to room temperature. In four dessert glasses or bowls, layer with strawberries, cake cubes and chocolate mixture.

Ingredients 4 cups chopped fresh kale4 cups torn romaine1 cup Caesar salad croutons1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese1/2 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce2 teaspoons Dijon mustard2 teaspoons anchovy paste1 garlic clove, minced1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large salad bowl, toss kale, romaine, croutons and cheese. For dressing, combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl; pour over the salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 5 cups water, divided10 fresh mint leaves1 cup lemon juice2/3 cup honey2 teaspoons grated lemon zestIce cubesMint sprigs and lemon zest strips, optional Preparation In a blender, combine 1 cup water and mint leaves; cover and process for 1 minute. Strain mixture into a pitcher, discarding mint. Add the lemon juice, honey, lemon zest and remaining water; stir until blended. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve in chilled glasses over ice....

Ingredients 12 bamboo or rosemary skewers 1 1/2 lb. American lamb tenderloin 2 tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil 1/2 c. Extra virgin olive oil 1/4 c. almonds 1 c. fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 tbsp. fresh chives 1 tbsp. fresh mint 1 tsp. fresh oregano 3 tbsp. capers 1 shallot 1 tsp. lemon zest 1 clove garlic 3 tbsp. lemon juice Salt and freshly ground black pepper Lemon wedges Fresh mint sprigs...

Ingredients 16 large eggs2 cups 2% milk1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg4 cups shredded Swiss cheese8 ounces sliced deli ham, chopped4 croissants, torn into 1-1/2-inch pieces1 tablespoon minced chives Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Whisk together eggs, milk, salt and nutmeg. Sprinkle cheese and ham into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish or pan; pour in egg mixture. Sprinkle croissant pieces over top. Bake, uncovered, until puffed and golden brown, 35-40 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter1 jar (5 ounces) process sharp cheese spread1 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons waterFILLING:1 large egg1/2 cup milk1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup finely chopped ham1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese Preparation In a small bowl, cut butter and cheese spread into flour until well blended. Add water and toss with a fork until a ball forms. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Press tablespoonfuls onto the bottom and up the sides of greased miniature muffin cups....

Ingredients 2 cups water12 fresh mint leaves4 green tea bags1/3 cup sugar2-1/2 cups diced honeydew melon1-1/2 cups ice cubesAdditional ice cubes Preparation In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Remove from the heat; add mint and tea bags. Cover and steep for 3-5 minutes. Discard mint and tea bags. Stir in the sugar. In a blender, process honeydew until blended. Add 1-1/2 cups ice and tea; process until blended....

Ingredients 3 cups shredded uncooked potatoes3/4 cup diced onion1/2 cup diced celery1/2 cup diced green pepper2 to 4 tablespoons canola oil4 large eggs1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, saute potatoes, onion, celery and green pepper in 2 tablespoons oil until vegetables are crisp-tender. If necessary, add additional oil to prevent sticking....

Ingredients 1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed1/3 cup butter, softened1 tablespoon Italian seasoning1 garlic clove, minced3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided Marinara sauce, warmed, optional Preparation On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 12-in. square. In a small bowl, mix butter, Italian seasoning and garlic; spread over dough. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese over butter mixture. Fold dough in thirds over filling; pinch seams to seal....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil1 medium red onion, finely chopped2 pickled hot cherry peppers, seeded and finely chopped2 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons cider vinegar1 teaspoon salt 1 kohlrabi, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces2 large yellow tomatoes, seeded and chopped2 mini cucumbers, cut into 1/2-inch pieces2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro Preparation In a small skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add peppers and garlic; cook 2 minutes longer....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened2-1/2 cups packed brown sugar4 large eggs, room temperature6 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled3 teaspoons vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups sour cream1-1/2 cups waterFROSTING:1-1/4 cups butter, softened10 cups confectioners’ sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 to 2/3 cup 2% milkPink gel food coloring4 ounces yellow candy coating disksOptional: Edible gold spray paint, edible gold paint and edible gold glitter Assorted sprinkles, pink sanding sugar, gold and pink pearls...

Ingredients 1 cup meatless pasta sauce3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/2 cup 4% cottage cheese1-1/2 cups cooked wide egg noodles2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheeseChopped fresh parsley, optional Preparation Warm the pasta sauce; stir in mozzarella and cottage cheeses. Fold in noodles. Pour into 2 greased 2-cup baking dishes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 375° until bubbly, about 20 minutes. If desired, top with parsley.

Ingredients 1 cup 2% milk4 ounces cream cheese, softened1-1/2 cups lemon sherbet Preparation In a blender, combine milk and cream cheese; cover and process until smooth. Add sherbet; cover and process until smooth. Pour into chilled glasses; serve immediately.

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups sugar, divided2 large eggs, room temperature2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup sour cream1 cup chopped pecans, toasted1 tablespoon grated lemon zest1/4 cup lemon juice Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy, 3-5 minutes. Beat in eggs. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 cup canola oil2 eggs1 teaspoon lemon extract4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon cream of tartarAdditional sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat butter, sugars and oil until blended. Beat in eggs and extract. Combine flour, baking soda and cream of tartar; stir into butter mixture (dough will be stiff). Roll into 1-in. balls; place 2 in....

Ingredients 2 large plum tomatoes 1 Spanish onion 1 Scotch bonnet or habanero chili 2 medium cloves garlic 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves 1/4 c. chopped fresh cilantro (leaves and stems) 2 tbsp. finely chopped fresh mint c. sesame oil 2 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce 2 lobsters (1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds each) 4 tbsp. unsalted butter Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Toss tomatoes, onion, chili, and garlic with the olive oil....

Ingredients 1 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch slices1 yellow summer squash, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch slices1 small sweet red pepper, cut in half2 tablespoons olive oil, divided1/2 teaspoon salt1 large tomato, chopped1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise2 tablespoons prepared pesto1 tablespoon minced fresh basil1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano4 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches)1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Brush the zucchini, summer squash and red pepper with 1 tablespoon oil. Sprinkle with salt....