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Ingredients 3 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon fennel seed, crushed1 tablespoon dried rosemary, crushed1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 boneless pork loin roast (3 pounds) Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; rub over pork roast. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Place roast on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour or until a thermometer reads 145°, basting occasionally with pan juices....

Ingredients 1 can (20 ounces) sliced pineapple1/2 spiral-sliced fully cooked bone-in ham (8 to 10 pounds)2/3 cup maraschino cherries1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt Preparation Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Secure pineapple and cherries to ham with toothpicks. Combine brown sugar and seasoned salt; rub over ham. Gently pour pineapple juice over ham. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until a thermometer reads 140° and ham is heated through....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon active dry yeast1/3 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1 tablespoon molasses1 tablespoon reduced-fat butter1/2 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted3/4 teaspoon white vinegar1/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cup rye flour1/4 to 1/2 cup whole wheat flour Preparation In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the molasses, butter, chocolate, vinegar, salt, rye flour and 3 tablespoons whole wheat flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough....

Ingredients 6 large egg yolks2 cups whole milk1 cup sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups heavy whipping cream2 cups crushed fresh strawberries, sweetened Preparation Place egg yolks and milk in the top of a double boiler; beat. Add sugar and salt. Cook over simmering water, stirring until mixture is thickened and coats a metal spoon. Cool. Add the vanilla, cream and strawberries. Pour into the cylinder of an ice cream freezer and freeze according to manufacturer’s directions....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules1 tablespoon hot water1 egg1/2 cup quick-cooking oats1/3 cup honey barbecue sauce1/4 cup chopped onion2 tablespoons brown sugar1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon prepared mustard1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon chili powder1 pound ground beefKetchup Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve bouillon in water. Stir in the egg, oats, barbecue sauce, onion, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, salt, pepper and chili powder....

Ingredients Cooking spray 1 1/2 c. shredded cooked chicken 1 (8 oz.) block cream cheese, at room temperature 1 (14-oz.) can artichoke hearts 1 (10-oz.) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained 1 tsp. chili powder Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 18 small corn tortillas 2 1/2 c. shredded Monterey Jack Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing Chopped cilantro, for serving Salsa, for serving Sour cream, for serving Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 425° and grease a large baking sheet with cooking spray....

Ingredients 2-1/2 pounds plum tomatoes (about 10), cut into 1-inch pieces1 carton (8 ounces) fresh mozzarella cheese pearls1/2 cup pitted ripe olives3 tablespoons olive oil1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperBalsamic vinegar, optional Preparation In a large bowl, mix tomatoes, cheese pearls and olives. Drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with basil, oregano, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. If desired, drizzle with vinegar....

Ingredients 1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast3 cups all-purpose flour, divided1/4 cup butter, softened1 large egg, beaten2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon salt1-1/2 teaspoons dried minced onion1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, dividedButter, melted Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add 2 cups flour, 1/4 cup butter, egg, sugar, salt and seasonings. Beat at low speed until mixed, about 30 seconds; increase speed to medium and continue beating for 2 minutes....

Ingredients 3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped2 medium zucchini, cubed1 medium yellow summer squash, cubed2 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided8 ounces uncooked whole wheat spaghetti1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth1/3 cup dry red wine or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth4 cans (8 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1/4 cup minced fresh basil2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano1/4 teaspoon salt6 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese...

Ingredients 6 large green or sweet red peppers1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)2 cups cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese (1/4-inch cubes)1 cup uncooked converted rice1 small onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes1 cup beef broth1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheeseAdditional minced fresh parsley Preparation Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the beef, mozzarella cheese, rice, onion, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper; spoon into peppers....

Ingredients 8 small navel oranges1 small apple, chopped1/2 cup halved seedless red grapesSlivered almonds and whole cloves Preparation Choose which side of each orange will be the jack-o’-lantern’s face; cut a thin slice from the bottom of each so that it rests flat. Cut another small slice from the top. Spoon out pulp. Chop pulp and combine with apple and grapes; set aside. Cut faces as desired; decorate with cloves and almonds....

Ingredients 5 cups chopped fresh kale3 cups torn romaine1 package (14 ounces) coleslaw mix1 medium fennel bulb, thinly sliced1 cup chopped fresh broccoli1/2 cup shredded red cabbage1 cup crumbled feta cheese1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil3 tablespoons sesame oil2 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons cider vinegar2 tablespoons lemon juice1/3 cup pureed strawberriesSliced fresh strawberries Preparation Combine kale and romaine. Add coleslaw mix, fennel, broccoli and red cabbage; sprinkle with feta cheese and sesame seeds....

Ingredients 1 cup cider vinegar1/2 cup canola oil5 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce4 teaspoons hot pepper sauce2 teaspoons salt10 bone-in chicken breast halves (10 ounces each) Preparation In a bowl or shallow dish, combine the first 5 ingredients. Pour 1 cup marinade into a separate bowl; add chicken and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Cover and refrigerate the remaining marinade for basting. Drain and discard marinade from chicken....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter1-1/2 pounds white candy coating, coarsely chopped, divided1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 teaspoon peppermint extract4 drops green food coloring, optional3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream Preparation Line a 13x9-in. pan with foil. Grease foil with butter. Microwave 1 pound candy coating and chocolate chips until smooth, stirring every 30 seconds. Spread half into prepared pan, reserving half. Microwave remaining white candy coating until melted; stir in extract and, if desired, food coloring....

Ingredients 6 medium leeks (white and light green part only), split and halved lengthwise 3 clove garlic 3 lemons 8 sprig thyme salt and pepper 1 tsp. Dijon mustard 6 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil Preparation Step 1Place leeks in a large bowl of cold water; let soak 30 minutes until free of grit.Step 2Meanwhile, in a large soup pot, combine 4 quarts cold water, garlic, juice of 2 lemons, thyme, and 1 1/2 tablespoons salt....

Ingredients 3/4 cup peach preserves1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce3 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot3 tablespoons water3 garlic cloves, mincedDash hot pepper sauce, optional4 medium sweet red peppers1 medium eggplant3 small zucchini2 small yellow summer squash12 hot Italian pork or turkey sausage links (4 ounces each) Preparation Place the first 5 ingredients in a blender; if desired, add pepper sauce. Cover and process until blended. Cut peppers lengthwise in half; remove seeds. Cut eggplant lengthwise into 1/2-in....

Ingredients 16 slices white bread (crusts removed), cubed1 pound sliced ham, chopped2 cups shredded cheddar cheese2 cups shredded Swiss cheese5 large eggs3 cups whole milk1 teaspoon ground mustard1/2 teaspoon onion salt2-1/2 cups crushed cornflakes1/3 cup butter, melted Preparation In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer half of the bread, ham, cheddar cheese and Swiss cheese. Repeat layers. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, mustard and onion salt; pour over layered mixture....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)1 jar (12 ounces) chicken gravy4 teaspoons Dijon mustard2 to 3 teaspoons honeyHot cooked rice, optional Preparation In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken over medium-high heat for 5 minutes on each side. Combine the gravy, mustard and honey; pour over chicken. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-12 minutes or until chicken juices run clear....

Ingredients 1 large onion, chopped1 large sweet red pepper, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon olive oil1 cup dry bread crumbs2 teaspoons chili powder1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon pepper1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles, divided1/3 cup plain yogurt1 large egg, lightly beaten2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean) Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, saute the onion, red pepper and garlic in oil until tender....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour2-1/4 teaspoons sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1/3 cup cold unsalted butter1 tablespoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons shortening2 to 4 tablespoons cold waterFILLING:1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream1/2 cup whole milk1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/8 teaspoon ground ginger1/8 teaspoon ground cloves4 large egg yolks1/2 cup sugar1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 tablespoons turbinado (washed raw) sugar or sugar Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt....