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Ingredients 2/3 cup almond flour 1 cup finely chopped pecansGranulated erythritol equivalent to 1/4 cup granulated sugar7 tablespoons butter, softened1 teaspoon vanilla extract Dash saltPowdered erythritol Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Stir in butter until evenly blended. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle. Preheat oven to 350°. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until slightly golden around edge, 10-12 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1/3 cup sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup lemon yogurt1 large egg, room temperature1/4 cup butter, melted1 cup fresh or frozen blueberriesGLAZE:1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. In another bowl, combine the yogurt, egg and butter. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in blueberries....

Ingredients 1 bone-in turkey breast (8-1/2 pounds)3 tablespoons lemon juice, divided2 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 garlic cloves, minced1-1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1 teaspoon dried thyme3/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage Preparation Loosen skin from turkey with fingers, leaving skin attached along bottom edges. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon oil, garlic and seasonings. Spread under turkey skin. In a small bowl, combine remaining lemon juice and oil; set aside....

Ingredients 2 whole chocolate graham crackers, crushed1/4 cup fat-free half-and-half12 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese1 cup fat-free cottage cheese1 cup sugar6 tablespoons baking cocoa1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 cup egg substitute1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips1/2 ounce white baking chocolate, shaved1/2 ounce semisweet chocolate, shaved Preparation Coat a 9-in. springform pan with cooking spray. Sprinkle with crumbs; set aside. Place the half-and-half, cream cheese, cottage cheese, sugar, cocoa, flour and vanilla in a food processor; cover and process until smooth....

Ingredients 1 chicken (3 to 3 1/2 pounds) 3 tbsp. lemon juice 1 1/2 tbsp. water 1 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. ground turmeric 1/2 c. plain yogurt 2 large garlic cloves 1 tbsp. chopped fresh ginger 1 1/4 tsp. ground coriander 3/4 tsp. ground cumin tsp. cayenne 3 tbsp. Cooking oil Preparation Step 1Light the grill. Using a sharp knife, cut shallow incisions in the chicken pieces at about 1/2-inch intervals....

Ingredients 4-1/2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta (12 ounces)1 package (16 ounces) frozen broccoli florets3 cups cubed fully cooked ham1 carton (8 ounces) spreadable chive and onion cream cheese1/3 cup milk1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli during the last 5 minutes of cooking; drain and set aside. In same pan, combine remaining ingredients; cook and stir over medium heat until heated through and cream cheese is melted....

Ingredients 1-1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts1 cup chopped onion1 teaspoon minced garlic2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles2 teaspoons chili powder1 teaspoon ground cumin3/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3 corn tortillas (6 inches), cut into 1/2-inch strips...

Ingredients 1 can (46 ounces) tomato juice1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1/2 cup water1/2 cup chopped onion1 celery rib with leaves, chopped2 tablespoons sugar1/2 teaspoon dried basil3 to 5 whole cloves1 bay leaf Preparation In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until heated through. Discard cloves and bay leaf.

Ingredients 1 pound bacon, chopped8 medium potatoes (about 3 pounds), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 large onion, chopped1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large skillet, cook chopped bacon over medium-low heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Remove bacon drippings from pan and reserve. Working in batches, add 1/4 cup bacon drippings, potatoes, onion, salt and pepper to pan; toss to coat....

Ingredients 1/2 cup sour cream1/2 cup mayonnaise6 ounces brick cheese, shredded1 can (14 ounces) artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and coarsely chopped1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/8 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon white pepper1 tablespoon minced fresh parsleyCrackers and fresh vegetables Preparation In a 1-qt. microwave-safe serving bowl, combine the sour cream and mayonnaise. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-2 minutes or until bubbly, stirring occasionally. Stir in the brick cheese, artichokes, Parmesan cheese, lemon peel, garlic powder and pepper....

Ingredients Cooking spray 1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened 1 c. granulated sugar 1 c. packed brown sugar 1/2 c. peanut butter 4 large eggs 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 3 c. plus 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour, divided 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. kosher salt 1 c. milk 1 c. mini chocolate chips 1 c. peanut butter chocolate chips 2 1/2 c. powdered sugar 5 tbsp. milk 1/4 c. peanut butter...

Ingredients 1 pound bulk Italian Sausage8 cups diced peeled fresh tomatoes2 medium green peppers, diced1 large onion, diced1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce1-1/2 cups water2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes1 tablespoon dried oregano1 tablespoon dried basil1 tablespoon Italian seasoning1 teaspoon saltCooked pasta Preparation In a large Dutch oven, brown and crumble sausage; drain. Add tomatoes, green peppers, onion, garlic, tomato sauce, water and seasonings. Cook, uncovered, for 2-1/2 hours or until sauce reaches desired thickness....

Ingredients 2 large eggs, lightly beaten2/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 cup minced fresh parsley4 teaspoons Italian seasoning1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder2-1/2 pounds ground beef1 medium onion, cut into 1-inch pieces1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces1 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces1/2 small eggplant, cut into 1-inch pieces1/2 cup balsamic vinegar1/2 cup olive oil Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion1/4 teaspoon dried thymeDash pepper1 teaspoon butter1 jar (12 ounces) beef, pork, chicken or turkey gravy Preparation In a small saucepan, saute onion, thyme and pepper in butter for 3 minutes. Stir in gravy. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 5 minutes or until heated through.

Ingredients 4 medium carrots, cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces1 tablespoon butter1 to 2 teaspoons lemon juice1/4 teaspoon dried basil1/8 teaspoon garlic saltDash pepper Preparation Place carrots in a small saucepan; add water to cover. Cook for 10 minutes or until tender; drain and return to pan. Add the remaining ingredients. Cook over low heat until butter is melted.

Ingredients 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon lemon juice, divided1 large onion, sliced1 green onion, sliced2 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro8 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed1 cup shredded lettuce1/2 cup salsa Preparation Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag; add 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 1-2 hours....

Ingredients 3 large eggs1 cup sugar1/2 cup lemon juice1 tablespoon grated lemon zest1/4 cup butter, cubed1 package (1.9 ounces) frozen miniature phyllo tart shells, thawedFresh raspberries, mint leaves and/or sweetened whipped cream, optional Preparation In a small heavy saucepan over medium heat, whisk the eggs, sugar, lemon juice and zest until blended. Add butter; cook, whisking constantly, until mixture is thickened and coats the back of a metal spoon. Transfer to a small bowl; cool for 10 minutes....

Ingredients 1 tsp. unflavored gelatin 1 tbsp. of water 3 large egg whites 1 c. chilled heavy cream 6 large egg yolks 1/2 c. honey 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest 12 soft ladyfingers sandwiched with orange marmalade Preparation Step 1Line a 9-by-4 1/2-by-3-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, allowing at least 3 inches of overhang on the long sides. In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the water and let stand....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon lemon extract2 cups all-purpose flour SugarFILLING:1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten2/3 cup sugar2 teaspoons grated lemon zest3 tablespoons lemon juice4 teaspoons butterAdditional confectioners’ sugar, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter, confectioners’ sugar and salt until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in extract. Gradually beat in flour. Shape teaspoons of dough into balls (if necessary, refrigerate dough, covered, until firm enough to shape)....

Ingredients 1/3 cup Cream Soup Mix1/2 cup chopped celery1/4 cup chopped green onions2 tablespoons olive oil2 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) light water-packed tuna, drained1 carton (8 ounces) egg substitute1 cup cooked noodles1/2 cup fat-free milk1/4 teaspoon ground mustard1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese Preparation Prepare Cream Soup Mix as directed for a condensed cream soup substitute. Saute celery and onion in oil until celery is tender. Place in a large bowl; add next six ingredients....