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Ingredients 1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries10 cups water2 cups orange juice1 cup sugar1 cup pineapple juice2 tablespoons lemon juice3 cinnamon sticks (3 inches) Preparation In a large saucepan, bring cranberries and water to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer until berries pop, 5-7 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 25-30 minutes. Strain through cheesecloth; discard pulp and cinnamon sticks....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese4-1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning2-1/2 cups vegetable oil3 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced lengthwise into 1/4 inch stripsAdditional Parmesan cheese, optional Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the Parmesan cheese and Cajun seasoning. In an electric skillet, heat oil to 375°. Pat potatoes dry with paper towels; place a third of the strips in a bag and shake to coat. Cook in hot oil for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown....

Ingredients 2 pounds zucchini1/2 cup water2 teaspoons seasoned salt12 large ripe pitted olives2/3 cup olive oil1/2 cup white wine vinegar1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon basil leaves1 clove garlic1 avocadoPimientoor red pepper strips Preparation Wash zucchini; cut off ends. Cut into 3/4-in. slices. Combine water and salt; pour over zucchini in saucepan. Cook until tender-crisp. Drain; set aside. Cut olives in quarters; add to zucchini mixture. Combine the oil, vinegar, salt, paprika, pepper, sugar and basil....

Ingredients 3 cups halved fresh strawberries1-1/2 cups fresh raspberries1-1/2 cups fresh blueberries2/3 cup sugar3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup quick-cooking oats1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/3 cup butter, meltedOptional: Vanilla ice cream or sweetened whipped cream Preparation In a large bowl, combine the strawberries, raspberries and blueberries. Combine sugar and tapioca; sprinkle over berries and toss gently. Pour into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish; let stand for 15 minutes....

Ingredients 1 egg1 cup lemon yogurt, divided1/2 cup fat-free milk2 tablespoons canola oil1 teaspoon lemon juice1 cup all-purpose flourSugar substitute equivalent to 2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/4 cups blueberries, divided Preparation In a small bowl, whisk egg, 1/2 cup yogurt, milk, oil and lemon juice until blended. Combine the flour, sugar substitute, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Make a well in the center. Pour yogurt mixture into the well; stir just until moistened....

Ingredients 1/2 pound sliced bacon3/4 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon garlic salt, divided1 teaspoon onion salt, divided1 teaspoon pepper, divided1 pound beef liver6 large potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced1 large onions, thinly slicedGreen pepper rings, optional Preparation In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove to a paper towel to drain; reserve drippings in skillet. Combine flour and half of the garlic salt, onion salt and pepper. Cut liver into 2x1/2-in....

Ingredients 3/4 cup finely chopped fresh broccoli1/2 cup finely chopped cauliflower1/2 cup finely chopped fresh carrot1/2 cup finely chopped red onion1/2 cup finely chopped celery2 garlic cloves, minced4 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped1 package (6-1/2 ounces) spreadable garlic and herb cream cheese1 package (1.4 ounces) vegetable recipe mix (Knorr)1 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon white pepper1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 cup vegetable broth1/4 cup half-and-half cream3 cups shredded Italian cheese blend1/2 cup minced fresh basil1 package (9 ounces) fresh spinach, finely choppedAssorted crackers or baked pita chips...

Ingredients 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained2 tablespoons orange marmalade1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro2 teaspoons finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper2 teaspoons lime juice1/4 teaspoon salt1 bone-in fully cooked ham steak (1-1/2 pounds) Preparation Preheat broiler. In a small bowl, mix the first six ingredients. Place ham steak on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 3 in. from heat 3-4 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 140°. Cut ham into serving-size pieces....

Ingredients 1 cup quick-cooking oats1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup whole wheat flour1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 egg, lightly beaten2 cups buttermilk2 tablespoons canola oil1 teaspoon vanilla extractAssorted berries, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the egg, buttermilk, oil and vanilla. Stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour batter by 1/4 cupful onto a hot griddle that has been coated with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1-1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes1 tablespoon olive oil1 cup uncooked long grain rice1 medium onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced2-1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon saffron threads1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined3/4 cup frozen peas12 pimiento-stuffed olives1 medium lemon, cut into 6 wedges Preparation In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in oil until no longer pink....

Ingredients 6 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced2 carrots, chopped6 celery ribs, chopped8 cups water1 onion, chopped6 tablespoons butter, cubed6 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 cups 2% milk Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook the potatoes, carrots and celery in water until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain, reserving liquid and setting vegetables aside. In the same pan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper; gradually add milk....

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked wide egg noodles3 tablespoons butter1 garlic clove, minced1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon dill weed1/4 teaspoon dried thyme Preparation Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt butter. Stir in the garlic, salt, dill and thyme. Drain noodles and add to butter mixture; toss to coat.

Ingredients 2 cups whole milk1-1/4 cups sugar1/3 cup lime juice1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest2 to 3 drops green food coloring, optional1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed Preparation In a large saucepan, combine milk and sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and mixture reaches 175°. Refrigerate until chilled. Stir in the lime juice, zest and food coloring if desired. Freeze in an ice cream freezer according to manufacturer’s directions....

Ingredients 8 medium pears, peeled and quartered4 cups sugar1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained Preparation Place pears in a food processor; process until finely chopped. In a Dutch oven, combine pears and sugar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in pineapple; cook and stir 5 minutes longer. Remove from heat. Ladle hot liquid into 6 hot half-pint jars; wipe rims. Seal and allow to cool....

Ingredients Baking Pans—two 6-inch round, two 10-inch round, two 14-inch round and six 12-inch horseshoe-shapedWaxed paper3 cups butter, softened, divided3 cups shortening, divided18 cups sugar, divided24 cups all-purpose flour, divided12 tablespoons baking powder, divided6 teaspoons salt, divided12 cups milk, divided6 cups egg whites (about 42), divided4 tablespoons vanilla extract, divided1 cardboard cake base (6-inch round)Bridal Cake Frosting2 round separator plates (one 14 inches and one 12 inches)3 covered boards (two 16-inch square and one 20-inch square)2 pastry or heavy-duty resealable plastic bagsPastry tips—#48 basket weave and #21 star4 Grecian spiked pillars (7 inches)4 Grecian spiked pillars (9 inches)Dowel rod (3-feet x 1/4-inch diameter)Silk or edible fresh flowers...

Ingredients 3 large eggs, room temperature3/4 cup sugar1/2 cup butter, melted2 teaspoons vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder Preparation In a small bowl, beat eggs on medium speed until blended. Gradually beat in sugar until thick and lemon colored. Add butter and vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to egg mixture. Invert two 6-oz. custard cups on paper towels; coat with cooking spray. Prepare cookies in a preheated pizzelle maker according to manufacturer’s directions, using 2 tablespoons batter for each cookie....

Ingredients 4 large eggs, separated3/4 cup sugar, divided1/2 cup cake flour1/3 cup baking cocoa1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup strawberry or raspberry jam2 cups vanilla ice cream, softenedConfectioners’ sugarHot fudge topping and whipped topping Preparation Place egg whites in large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Line a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan with waxed paper; grease the paper and set aside. In a large bowl, beat egg yolks and 1/2 cup sugar on high speed for 5 minutes or until thick and lemon-colored....

Ingredients 12 frozen bread dough dinner rolls1 package (12 ounces) frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs, thawed2 tablespoons olive oil1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 cup minced fresh basil1-1/2 cups marinara sauce, warmed Preparation Let dough stand at room temperature until softened, 25-30 minutes. Cut each roll in half. Wrap each portion around a meatball, enclosing meatball completely; pinch dough firmly to seal. Place on greased baking sheets, seam side down. Cover with kitchen towel; let rise in a warm place until almost doubled, 1-1/2 to 2 hours....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup whole milkPinch salt4 large eggs, separated, room temperature1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted1/4 cup sugar1/2 cup butter1/2 cup raisins2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugarStewed plums or other fruit Preparation Mix flour and milk to a thick paste. Add salt. Stir in egg yolks and unsalted butter. Beat egg whites with 1/4 cup sugar until stiff and fold into batter. Melt 1/2 cup butter in a 12-in. round cast-iron skillet or 11x7-in....

Ingredients 2 large kiwifruit, peeled and sliced1 large pear, peeled and sliced1 medium navel orange, peeled and sectioned1 cup seedless red grapes, halved1/2 cup ginger ale1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest Preparation In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Serve with a slotted spoon.