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Ingredients 1 medium acorn squash3/4 cup cubed fully cooked ham1/2 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese1/3 cup chopped sweet red pepper1/4 cup medium salsa2 green onions, chopped1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 10-12 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Turn squash cut side up. Stuff with ham mixture....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons cornstarch2 large eggs, lightly beaten1/4 cup minced fresh chives3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs3 tablespoons hoisin sauce4 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot3 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes3/4 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1/2 pound ground pork2 to 3 tablespoons canola oil, dividedSAUCE:1/2 cup red currant jelly1/2 cup hoisin sauce2 tablespoons mirin (sweet rice wine)3 garlic cloves, minced1-1/2 teaspoons Thai red chili pasteWRAPS:36 small Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro...

Ingredients 1 large egg, lightly beaten1/2 cup soft bread crumbs1/4 cup 2% milk1/3 cup finely chopped onion1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 pound ground beefSAUCE:1/2 cup ketchup1/2 cup chopped onion1/3 cup sugar1/3 cup vinegar1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown meatballs; drain. Place in a 2-1/2-qt....

Ingredients 2 packages (3 ounces each) lime gelatin5 cups boiling water, divided4 cups cold water, divided1 package (3 ounces) lemon gelatin1/2 cup miniature marshmallows1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 cup mayonnaise1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained2 packages (3 ounces each) cherry gelatin Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve lime gelatin in 2 cups boiling water. Add 2 cups cold water; stir. Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. dish; refrigerate until firm but not set, about 1 hour....

Ingredients 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling1 teaspoon lemon juice1 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup packed brown sugar3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground allspice1/3 cup cold butter, cubed1/2 cup chopped walnutsVanilla ice cream Preparation Combine the pie filling and lemon juice in an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish; set aside. In a small bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and allspice; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add walnuts. Sprinkle over filling....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/4 cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, divided 1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 cup buttermilk1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries2 teaspoons grated lemon zestFILLING:1/4 cup butter, softened1/4 cup cream cheese, softened1 tablespoon honey1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Line baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment....

Ingredients 1 1/2 lb. russet potatoes 2 tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil 4 clove garlic 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp. Freshly ground pepper 4 skinless fillets sole or other firm white fish 4 tbsp. unsalted butter 8 sprig fresh thyme 1 lemon 2 tbsp. capers Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F with a rack in the center position. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.Step 2In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with the olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper until thoroughly coated....

Ingredients 1 cup plus 4-1/2 teaspoons raspberry vinaigrette, divided2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary or 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed, divided6 bone-in chicken thighs6 chicken drumsticks1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam1-1/2 teaspoons lime juice1/2 teaspoon soy sauce1/8 teaspoon garlic powder Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 1 cup vinaigrette and half of the rosemary. Add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 1 hour. In a small bowl, combine the jam, lime juice, soy sauce, garlic powder, and remaining vinaigrette and rosemary; set aside....

Ingredients 1 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon honey2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 package (20 ounces) turkey breast tenderloins3 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped1 small cucumber, chopped1 small red onion, chopped1 small green pepper, chopped1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese1/3 cup Greek olives, chopped8 pita pocket halves Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients....

Ingredients 4 plum tomatoes2 slices Swiss cheese, quartered4 cooked bacon strips, halved4 slices deli turkey4 Bibb lettuce leaves1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cut into 8 slicesCracked pepper Preparation Cut 4 or 5 crosswise slices in each tomato, leaving the tomatoes intact at the bottom. Fill each slice with cheese, bacon, turkey, lettuce and avocado in any order. Sprinkle with pepper.

Ingredients 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)2 cups cold 2% milk2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries, drained1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut1/2 cup chopped walnuts Preparation Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until cake tests done; cool completely....

Ingredients 2 cups pineapple juice1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup sliced celery1/2 cup cider vinegar1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce1 boneless pork loin roast (3 to 4 pounds)1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3 tablespoons canola oil1/4 cup cornstarch1/3 cup cold water Preparation Mix first six ingredients. Cut roast in half; sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; brown roast on all sides....

Ingredients 1 tube (16.3 ounces) large refrigerated flaky biscuits1 jar (14 ounces) pizza sauceOptional toppings: sliced ripe olives, sliced and quartered pepperoni, chopped fresh mushrooms, chopped green and sweet yellow pepper1-1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Preparation Cut eight 6-in.-square pieces of aluminum foil; place on baking sheets. Lightly coat foil with cooking spray; set aside. On a lightly floured surface, roll each biscuit to a 5-in. square....

Ingredients 3 cups uncooked yolk-free wide noodles2 cans (6 ounces each) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked1 cup shredded zucchini3/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream1 celery rib with leaves, thinly sliced1/4 cup chopped onion1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise2 teaspoons prepared mustard1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1 medium tomato, chopped Preparation Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. In a large bowl, combine the noodles, tuna, zucchini, sour cream, celery, onion, mayonnaise, mustard, thyme and salt....

Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar3 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg3 cups 2% milk3 large egg yolks2 tablespoons butter, cubed2 teaspoons vanilla extractWhipped cream, optional Preparation In a large heavy saucepan, combine the first 5 ingredients. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat....

Ingredients 2 cups unbleached flour1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder3 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt4-1/2 teaspoons shortening2/3 to 3/4 cup waterOil for deep-fat fryingOptional: Butter, honey and fresh lemon juice Preparation Combine flour, dry milk powder, baking powder and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Add water gradually, mixing to form a firm ball. Divide dough; shape into 12 balls. Let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Roll each ball into a 6-in....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons brown sugar1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon3 large baking apples, thickly sliced1/4 cup chopped walnuts1 tablespoon honey Preparation Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and cinnamon until blended. Add apples and walnuts. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes or until apples are tender. Remove from the heat and drizzle with honey. Serve warm.

Ingredients 2 cinnamon sticks6 to 12 whole allspice1 teaspoon whole cloves12 cups water12 tea bags1 cup packed brown sugar1 cup cranberry juice1/2 cup orange juice1/4 cup lemon juice Preparation Place cinnamon sticks, allspice and cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Bring up corners of cloth; tie with a string to form a bag. Place water and spice bag in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat....

Ingredients 12 ice cream sugar conesMelted semisweet chocolate, optionalColored sprinkles4 cups miniature marshmallows3 tablespoons butter6 cups Rice Krispies Preparation If desired, dip ice cream cones in melted chocolate to coat edges; stand in juice glasses or coffee mugs. Place sprinkles in a shallow bowl. In a microwave or in a large saucepan over low heat, melt marshmallows and butter; stir until smooth. Remove from heat; stir in cereal. Working quickly, use buttered hands to shape mixture into 12 balls; pack firmly into cones....

Ingredients 4 ounces sliced pancetta or bacon strips, finely chopped1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided4 cups sliced onions2 tablespoons finely chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 whole garlic bulb3 tablespoons crumbled goat cheesePIZZAS:4 large portobello mushrooms2 tablespoons olive oil1/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil Preparation In a large skillet over medium heat, cook pancetta in 1 tablespoon oil until crisp....