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Ingredients 1 beef top sirloin steak (1 inch thick and 3/4 pound)1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon pepper3 poblano peppers, halved and seeded2 large ears sweet corn, husks removed1 large sweet onion, cut into 1/2-inch rings1 tablespoon olive oil2 cups uncooked multigrain bow tie pasta2 large tomatoesDRESSING:1/4 cup lime juice1 tablespoon olive oil1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon pepper1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro Preparation Rub steak with salt, cumin and pepper....

Ingredients 1/2 pound ground beef, browned and drained1/2 pound bacon strips, cooked and drained1/2 pound fully cooked ham, cubed2 cans (15 ounces each) butter beans, drained1 medium onion, chopped1 package (20 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed beef broth, undiluted1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted1 teaspoon sugar3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 to 2 cups tomato juice, optional Preparation In a Dutch oven, combine beef, bacon, ham, beans, onion, mixed vegetables, broth, soup, sugar, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 egg1/4 cup milk3 tablespoons crushed saltines1/4 pound ground fully cooked ham1/4 pound ground porkGLAZE:2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons water1 tablespoon white vinegar3/4 teaspoon prepared mustardHORSERADISH SAUCE:1/4 cup mayonnaise3/4 teaspoon prepared horseradish3 tablespoons whipped topping Preparation In a bowl, combine the egg, milk and cracker crumbs. Crumble meat over mixture and mix well. Pat into a greased 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pan or shape into loaf and place in a shallow baking pan....

Ingredients 1/2 cup all-purpose flour2 eggs, lightly beaten2 cups dry bread crumbs1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon white pepper1 large eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices4 tablespoons olive oil1 jar (25 ounces) marinara sauce1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Place flour and eggs in separate shallow bowls. In another bowl, combine the bread crumbs, basil, oregano, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons fennel seed, crushed2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed2 teaspoons each dried basil, marjoram, savory and thyme2 teaspoons rubbed sage1-1/2 teaspoons salt2 bone-in beef rib roasts (4 to 6 pounds each)2 medium onions, sliced6 fresh rosemary sprigsHORSERADISH SAUCE:1-1/2 cups sour cream1/4 cup prepared horseradish3 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons minced chives Preparation In a small bowl, combine the fennel seed, rosemary, basil, marjoram, savory, thyme, sage and salt; rub over roasts....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil1 large onion, chopped1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles2 garlic cloves, minced1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped1 teaspoon ground cumin1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with garlic and onion, undrained5 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth1 rotisserie chicken, shredded, skin removed1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro2 teaspoons lime juice1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperCrushed tortilla chipsOptional: shredded Monterey Jack and/or cheddar cheese, avocado, sliced jalapeno, and lime wedges...

Ingredients 2 large eggs 2/3 c. buttermilk 1/2 c. cake flour 2 tbsp. melted butter, plus more for pan 2 tbsp. honey 1/4 tsp. kosher salt Preparation Step 1Combine all ingredients in a blender or large bowl. Whisk or blend until smooth.Step 2Place an 8" nonstick pan over medium low heat and lightly butter pan. Add a scant 1/4 cup (about 3 tablespoons) crepe batter to pan and swirl into a thin, even layer....

Ingredients Preparation The Great Wall of China: After mastering Beijing-style dumplings and kung pao chicken, chef Symon and his crew would have to prepare an authentic multi-course Chinese meal for 500 hikers traversing a 400-kilometer section of the Great Wall. Dorm Room: Robert Irvine once took a house of frat boys and whipped them into shape for a dinner for the university president, but how would Michael Symon fare when forced to create a series of dinner parties using the limited to nonexistent cooking resources found in the average American college dorm room?...

Ingredients shortening 1 tsp. cocoa powder 1/2 lb. unsalted butter 1 lb. semisweet chocolate chips 3 oz. premium unsweetened chocolate 3 large eggs 2 tbsp. chocolate syrup 1 tbsp. pure vanilla extract 1 c. sugar 2 tbsp. sugar 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. fine sea salt 1 c. coarsely chopped macadamia nuts 1 c. sweetened flaked coconut 8 oz. premium semisweet chocolate...

Ingredients 2 large cucumbers16 cherry tomatoes1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper2 tablespoons finely chopped celery2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion1 tablespoon finely chopped carrot1 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon onion powder Preparation Peel strips from cucumbers to create decorative edges if desired; cut into 1/2-in. slices. Finely chop 2 slices; set aside. With a small spoon, scoop some of the seeds from the remaining slices....

Ingredients 1 cup chopped onion1 tablespoon canola oil1 can (28 ounces) stewed tomatoes2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/8 teaspoon dried marjoram1/8 teaspoon paprikaDash pepper2 eggs1 garlic clove, minced2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes1 pound lean ground beef1 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 cup dry bread crumbsHot cooked spaghetti Preparation In a Dutch oven, saute onion in oil until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar and seasonings....

Ingredients 1/2 lb. merguez (lamb sausage) 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 lb. oyster mushrooms 1 lb. shiitake mushrooms Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 large red onion 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour 3 c. mushroom stock or chicken stock 1/4 c. dry red wine 1/2 lb. lasagna noodles 4 c. fresh ricotta cheese 1/2 lb. truffled pecorino cheese 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 tbsp. Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese parsley leaves...

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) frozen California-blend vegetables, thawed and drained2 cups cubed cooked chicken1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of potato soup, undiluted1 cup milk1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/2 cup french-fried onions1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls Preparation In a large bowl, combine the vegetables, chicken, soup, milk, cheese, onions and seasoned salt. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter, divided2 tablespoons all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon salt2 cups 2% milk2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese4 cups leftover beef stew4 medium Yukon potatoes, thinly sliced1/3 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 8 crackers)1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Preparation Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan. Stir in the flour, rosemary, pepper and salt until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar, divided2 large egg yolks1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 teaspoons grated orange zest2 cups cake flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/3 cup whole milk1/3 cup orange juice4 large egg whitesFILLING:2-1/4 cups chopped fresh strawberries2 tablespoons sugar2 cups heavy whipping cream1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar1/4 cup sour creamWhole strawberries for garnish Preparation Line two greased 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar3 large eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour3-1/4 teaspoons baking powder3/4 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups 2% milkFILLING:1 cup sugar1/4 cup cornstarch1 cup water4 large egg yolks, lightly beaten1/3 cup lemon juice2 tablespoons butterFROSTING:1-1/2 cups sugar2 large egg whites1/3 cup water1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups sweetened shredded coconut Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup old-fashioned oats1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon2/3 cup cold butter1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1/2 cup lemon juice1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, salt and cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly. Press 3 cups into a greased 9-in. square baking pan; set remaining oat mixture aside. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes....

Ingredients 2 large eggs, room temperature2/3 cup sugar1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil1/3 cup 2% milk1 tablespoon grated lemon zest3 tablespoons lemon juice1 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt Confectioners’ sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Line a greased 8-in. round baking pan with parchment. In a large bowl, beat eggs on high speed 3 minutes. Gradually add sugar, beating until thickened. Gradually beat in oil. Beat in milk, lemon zest and lemon juice....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups egg whites (about 9)1 package (2.9 ounces) cook-and-serve lemon pudding mix1 teaspoon cream of tartar1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/3 cups sugar1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract4 egg yolks1/4 teaspoon almond extract1 cup heavy whipping cream1/4 cup confectioners’ sugarDAFFODILS:21 Kraft StackerMallows2 tablespoons light corn syrup, warmed2 tablespoons yellow colored sugar Preparation Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare pudding according to package directions, reducing water to 2 cups....

Ingredients 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries1 cup fresh raspberries1 cup fresh blueberries5 tablespoons sugar, divided1 tablespoon minced fresh mint1 cup heavy whipping cream1 tablespoon lemon juice1 teaspoon grated lemon zest3 tablespoons butter, softened6 slices pound cake (about 1 inch thick) Preparation In a large bowl, combine the strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, 2 tablespoons sugar and mint; set aside. In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Beat in remaining sugar....