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Ingredients 2 frenched racks of lamb (1-1/2 pounds each)1 tablespoon steak seasoning4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1/3 cup panko bread crumbs1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme1 tablespoon minced fresh mint or 1 teaspoon dried mint1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushedMUSHROOM SAUCE:3/4 pound sliced fresh mushrooms2 tablespoons olive oil1/4 cup butter, divided4 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup dry red wine or beef broth1/4 cup beef broth1/2 teaspoon honey2 tablespoons minced chives, optional...

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil2 ounces pancetta or bacon, finely diced1 medium onion, finely chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1 can (49-1/2 ounces) chicken broth2 teaspoons Italian seasoning1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes in puree8 ounces fresh spinach, rinsed and choppedSalt and pepper to taste1 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add pancetta. Cook until crisp. Add onion; cook 3-4 minutes or until tender....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons cold butter7 to 8 tablespoons milkFILLING:2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons butter, softened, divided1/3 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in milk, a tablespoon at a time, and toss with a fork until mixture forms a ball. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; roll into a 7-in....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 tablespoon butter6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each) 1/2 cup white wine3 tablespoons honey, divided 3 peeled medium sweet potatoes, chopped4 medium peeled carrots, chopped 2 medium fennel bulbs, chopped2 cups chicken stock3 bay leaves Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Combine salt, pepper, rosemary and thyme. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and butter over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/4 cups 2% milk1/2 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup honey1 package (12 ounces) frozen mashed winter squash, thawed (about 1-1/3 cups)1 large egg, lightly beatenPoppy seeds, salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas, or sesame seeds Preparation In a large bowl, mix yeast, salt, nutmeg and 3 cups flour. In a small saucepan, heat milk, butter and honey to 120°-130°....

Ingredients 1 bottle (64 ounces) cranberry juice4 cups water3-1/2 cups pineapple juice1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon red food coloring, optional2 cinnamon sticks (3-1/2 inches), broken1 tablespoon whole cloves1 tablespoon whole allspice Preparation In a 24-cup percolator, combine cranberry juice, water, pineapple juice, brown sugar and food coloring if desired. Place the cinnamon sticks, cloves and allspice in percolator basket; cover and begin perking. When cycle is complete, discard contents of basket....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups water1 tablespoon olive oil3/4 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups uncooked jasmine rice1/3 cup dried cherries1/4 cup chopped salted peanuts1 teaspoon grated orange zest1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted Preparation In a large saucepan, bring water, oil and salt to a boil. Stir in rice; return to a boil, stirring once. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until water is absorbed, 15-17 minutes. Stir in cherries, peanuts and orange zest; let stand, covered, 10 minutes....

Ingredients 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream1/4 cup 2% milk2 ounces dark chocolate candy bar, chopped4-1/2 teaspoons sugar1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)Vanilla rum, optionalHeavy whipping cream, whippedAdditional cinnamon stick, optional Preparation Heat the first five ingredients over medium heat in a small saucepan just until mixture comes to a simmer, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir until smooth. Remove cinnamon stick; add rum if desired. Pour into a mug; top with whipped cream....

Ingredients 1 cup cold butter, cubed2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup finely chopped pecansSECOND LAYER:2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 cup heavy whipping cream, whippedTHIRD LAYER:4-1/2 cups cold water, divided2 packages (2.9 ounces each) cook-and-serve lemon pudding mix1 cup sugar4 egg yolks, lightly beatenTOP LAYER:2 cups heavy whipping cream2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a bowl, cut butter into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; stir in pecans....

Ingredients 2 pounds fresh or frozen brussels sprouts, thawed and halved1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon canola oil3 green onions, sliced1 teaspoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the brussels sprouts in butter and oil for 10-12 minutes or until tender. Add the green onions, lemon juice, lemon-pepper and salt; cook 1 minute longer.

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted1/4 cup sugar6 tablespoons cold butter1/2 teaspoon almond extract1/4 teaspoon salt2 to 3 tablespoons cold waterFILLING:3 large eggs3 large egg yolks1 cup sugar3/4 cup lemon juice2 tablespoons grated lemon zestDash salt6 tablespoons butter, cubed Preparation Place the flour, almonds, sugar, butter, extract and salt in a food processor. Cover and pulse until blended. Gradually add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, pulsing until mixture forms a soft dough....

Ingredients 1 c. walnut halves 1 tbsp. walnut oil kosher salt 1 small shallot 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice 1 tbsp. Champagne vinegar 1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil Freshly ground pepper 4 oz. yellow squash 3 slice red onion 4 head Little Gem lettuce 1/4 c. freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Toast the walnuts on a pie plate until golden, 12 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 cup lemon juice1/2 cup lime juice3 pounds uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined24 cherry tomatoes1/2 cup chili sauce2 teaspoons canola oil1 teaspoon red wine vinegar3 medium ripe avocados, peeled and slicedMinced fresh parsley, optional Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine lemon and lime juices. Add shrimp; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Drain shrimp, discarding marinade. On 12 metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread shrimp and tomatoes....

Ingredients 3 cups cubed fully cooked ham1 package (16 ounces) frozen sliced carrots, thawed1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of potato soup, undiluted1 package (10 ounces) frozen creamed spinach, thawed1/4 cup water1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon salt1 tube (4 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls Preparation In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook ham over medium heat until lightly browned. Stir in the carrots, soup, spinach, water, pepper and salt; heat through....

Ingredients 1 can (8 ounces) sliced pineapple1/2 cup dry bread crumbs1/2 cup sliced green onions1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce1/4 teaspoon salt1 pound lean ground turkey2 tablespoons reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce4 sesame hamburger buns Preparation Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice (discard remaining juice or save for another use); set pineapple aside. In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, onions, red pepper, soy sauce, salt and reserved pineapple juice....

Ingredients 2 large eggs1 cup soft bread crumbs1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 pound ground pork1/2 pound ground turkey4 cups beef broth1 can (46 ounces) tomato juice2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes8 cups shredded cabbage1 cup thinly sliced celery1 cup thinly sliced carrots8 green onions, sliced3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice2 teaspoons dried basil3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley2 tablespoons soy sauce Preparation In a large bowl, combine the eggs, bread crumbs, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast3/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1 tablespoon honey1/2 cup warm whole milk (110° to 115°)6 tablespoons butter1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon kosher salt Preparation In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in honey; let stand until bubbles form on surface, about 5 minutes. Add the milk, 2 tablespoon butter and mix well. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add yeast mixture....

Ingredients 1/2 c. finely crushed graham crackers 2 tbsp. granulated sugar 4 tbsp. melted butter 1 1/2 (8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened 3/4 c. sweetened condensed milk 1/3 c. key lime juice 1 tsp. key lime zest 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 c. chocolate chips 2 tsp. coconut oil 2 tbsp. finely crushed graham crackers 2 tsp. key lime zest Preparation Step 1Line a mini muffin tin with liners. In a large bowl, combine crushed graham crackers, sugar, and melted butter....

Ingredients 8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)8 thin slices (4 ounces) deli ham4 slices provolone cheese, halved2/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs1/2 cup grated Romano or Parmesan cheese1/4 cup minced fresh parsley1/2 cup milkCooking spray Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Place a slice of ham and half slice of provolone cheese on each piece of chicken. Roll up from a short side and tuck in ends; secure with a toothpick....

Ingredients 4 cups fresh broccoli florets1 medium onion, halved and sliced2/3 cup water1/3 cup Italian salad dressing1 tablespoon butter1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Place the broccoli, onion and water in a large skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat for 2-4 minutes or until vegetables are tender and liquid is reduced....