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Ingredients 1 medium leek1-1/2 pounds potatoes (about 2 large), peeled and finely chopped2 cups fresh cauliflowerets3/4 teaspoon rubbed sage1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper4 cups reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth2 teaspoons olive oil2 teaspoons lemon juiceSour cream, optional Preparation Finely chop white portion of leek. Cut leek greens into thin strips; reserve for topping. In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine potatoes, cauliflowerets, seasonings, broth and chopped leek. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until vegetables are tender....

Ingredients 1/2 cup water1/4 cup red wine vinegar2 tablespoons canola oil1 tablespoon tomato paste1-1/2 teaspoons garlic salt, divided1 teaspoon dried thyme, divided1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided1 bay leaf1 beef flank steak (1-1/2 pounds) Preparation In a small bowl, whisk the water, vinegar, oil, tomato paste, 1 teaspoon garlic salt, 1/2 teaspoon thyme and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; add bay leaf. Pour into a shallow dish. Score the surface of the steak, making diamond shapes 1/4 in....

Ingredients 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing and drizzling 6 oz. spigarello, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced salt Black pepper 1 lb. store-bought pizza dough, thawed if frozen 1 c. fresh ricotta cheese 4 lg. eggs Grated pecorino cheese, for serving Preparation Step 1In a large skillet, heat the 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the spigarello, garlic and crushed red pepper and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until the spigarello is just wilted, about 3 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup olive oil1 cup white grape juice1 cup soy sauce1 cup chopped green onions1/3 cup sesame seeds, toasted2 tablespoons ground mustard2 tablespoons grated fresh gingerroot2 teaspoons pepper8 garlic cloves, minced12 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each) Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first nine ingredients. Remove 1/2 cup for basting; cover and refrigerate. Add chicken to the bags; seal and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 6-8 hours....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds ground beef1/2 cup chopped celery1/2 cup chopped onion2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/8 teaspoon pepper2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas1 tube (12 ounces) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a large skillet, cook the beef, celery and onion over medium heat, until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the flour, salt, oregano and pepper until blended....

Ingredients 1 package (2-1/2 ounces) thinly sliced deli ham, chopped1 small onion, chopped1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese1 large egg1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1/8 teaspoon pepper1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Combine the first six ingredients. Divide crescent dough into 24 portions. Press into greased mini muffin cups. Spoon 1 tablespoon ham mixture into each cup. Bake until golden brown, 13-15 minutes.

Ingredients MACARON SHELL:1-1/3 cups almond flour 2-1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar, divided 3 extra large egg whites, room temperature1/8 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons superfine sugarBUTTERCREAM FILLING:1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened1 cup confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/8 teaspoon salt Preparation Place the almond flour and 1-1/2 cups plus 3 Tbsp. confectioners’ sugar in a food processor; pulse until thoroughly mixed to ensure almond flour is very fine. Pass almond flour mixture through a fine-mesh sieve; discard any large pieces that remain....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds ground beef1 medium onion, chopped2 cans (32 ounces each) tomato juice1 cup water1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained1 tablespoon chili powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper8 ounces uncooked spaghetti, broken in half Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomato juice, water, chili beans, chili powder, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes....

Ingredients 3 medium peaches, sliced1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar1 loaf (10-3/4 ounces) frozen pound cake, thawed1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons butter, melted6 scoops vanilla ice cream Preparation Brush peaches with vinegar and place in a grill wok or basket. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 10-12 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Cut pound cake into six slices. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and butter; brush over both sides of cake slices....

Ingredients 1/4 cup molasses1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar4 boneless pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick and 5 ounces each) Preparation In a small bowl, combine molasses, Worcestershire sauce and brown sugar. Reserve 3 tablespoons sauce for serving. Grill pork, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°, brushing with remaining sauce during the last 3 minutes of cooking....

Ingredients 1 large egg yolk 1 tbsp. milk all-purpose flour 1 package all-butter puff pastry 6 oz. guava paste 6 oz. cream cheese sugar Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolk with the milk.Step 2On a lightly floured work surface, unfold the puff pastry and cut it into 6 squares. Transfer the squares to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Cut the guava paste into 6 equal portions and spoon onto half of each pastry square....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, cubed4 cups sliced leeks (white portion only)1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms3 medium carrots, sliced1/2 cup all-purpose flour1-1/4 cups 2% milk1-1/4 cups vegetable broth1-3/4 cups cubed fully cooked ham2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmegDash pepper1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed1 large egg, lightly beaten Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add leeks, mushrooms and carrots; cook and stir until tender....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups biscuit/baking mix1/2 cup chopped walnuts1 tablespoon brown sugar6 tablespoons cold butter1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 cup plus 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar, divided1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped, divided2-1/2 cups cold 2% milk2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant pistachio pudding mixChocolate curls, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine the biscuit mix, walnuts and brown sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into an ungreased 13x9-in....

Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour2 cups sugar1/3 cup baking cocoa2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon salt2 cups water3/4 cup vegetable oil2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 teaspoons white vinegarCHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:3 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup butter, softened2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/3 cup baking cocoaDash salt3 tablespoons 2% milk1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Add the water, oil, vanilla and vinegar; mix well (batter will be thin)....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. Cooking oil 8 chicken thighs 2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 1 large onion 2 cloves garlic 1 1/2 tsp. ground coriander 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 1 1/2 c. long-grain rice 1 c. unsweetened coconut milk (one 13-ounce can) 1 3/4 c. water 1 lb. zucchini 1 tbsp. lemon juice c. Chopped cilantro (optional) Preparation Step 1In a large deep frying pan or Dutch oven, heat the cooking oil over moderately high heat....

Ingredients 1 package (9 ounces) frozen cut green beans, cooked and drained1 cup garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained1/3 cup julienned red onion1/4 cup Italian salad dressing1/8 teaspoon salt or salt-free seasoning blend Preparation In a bowl, combine beans and onion. Add dressing and salt; toss to coat. Cover and chill until serving.

Ingredients 2 medium tomatoes, sliced1/2 medium cucumber, sliced1 small red onion, thinly sliced1/4 cup vegetable oil2 tablespoons cider or red wine vinegar2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Layer tomatoes, cucumber and onion in a large salad bowl. Combine oil, vinegar, basil, salt and pepper; drizzle over vegetables. Cover and refrigerate; until ready to serve.

Ingredients 3/4 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ground ginger 1/2 tsp. ground mace 1/4 tsp. ground cloves c. blanched whole almonds c. blanched hazelnuts c. diced candied orange peel c. diced candied lemon peel 4 Medjool dates 3 oz. almond paste c. apricot jam 3 large eggs 3/4 c. packed light-brown sugar 1/2 c. confectioners’ sugar 3 tbsp. confectioners’ sugar...

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar3/4 cup cold butter, cubed4 large eggs, room temperature1-1/2 cups sugar1/2 cup lemon juice1 teaspoon baking powder3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine flour and confectioners’ sugar; cut in the butter until crumbly. Press into a lightly greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in another small bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, lemon juice and baking powder until combined....

Ingredients 1/4 cup light beer3 tablespoons raspberry vinaigrette3 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon torn fresh basil1 tablespoon cider vinegar2 teaspoons garlic powder2 teaspoons coriander seeds, crushed1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano1 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper3 large tomatoes, slicedRUB:2 teaspoons Montreal steak seasoning2 teaspoons chili powder1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon celery seed1 teaspoon smoked paprika1/2 teaspoon pepper2 beef top sirloin steaks (1 inch thick and 1 pound each) Preparation In a small bowl, whisk the first 11 ingredients until blended....