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Ingredients 1 1/2 lb. eggplant 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt ground pepper 1 lb. ground beef or lamb 1/4 tsp. ground allspice c. chopped fresh mint leaves 1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano 5 c. prepared pasta sauce 8 no-boil lasagna noodles 1 1/4 c. grated Parmesan Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 400 degrees F, with racks in middle and upper third. Divide eggplant between two rimmed baking sheets. Toss each with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)3 medium limes2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided1 can (13.66 ounces) coconut milk4 large eggs1 cup sugar1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon coconut extract, optional1 cup heavy whipping cream1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugarToasted sweetened shredded coconut Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll pastry dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge....

Ingredients 1 large egg, lightly beaten1 tablespoon mayonnaise1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 can (6 ounces) lump crabmeat, drained4 ounces sliced pancetta, chopped1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed1/2 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a small bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients; fold in crab....

Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil1/4 cup red wine vinegar1 to 2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon minced fresh basil or 1/4 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon minced fresh marjoram or 1/8 teaspoon dried marjoram Preparation In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine all ingredients; shake well. Serve over greens.

Ingredients 1/4 c. ghee or butter 1/2 tsp. ajwain seeds 1/2 tsp. nigella seeds 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds 1 1/2 tsp. white sesame seeds 1 1/2 tsp. black sesame seeds 1/2 c. whole-wheat flour 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 3/4 tsp. black salt 6 to 8 tbsp. water Vegetable oil, for frying 1 1/2 c. freshly chopped cilantro, tender stems and leaves 1 1/2 c. mint leaves 1 large clove garlic, diced...

Ingredients 3 tablespoons lime juice2 tablespoons honey1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup cubed fresh pineapple (1/2 inch)1 cup cubed peeled mango (1/2 inch)1/4 cup finely chopped red onion2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet red pepper12 hot dogs12 hot dog buns, split Preparation In a small bowl, whisk lime juice, honey and salt until blended. Add pineapple, mango, onion and pepper; toss to coat. Grill hot dogs, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in....

Ingredients 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1/3 cup chopped onion1 tablespoon butter1 garlic clove, minced1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained1 cup cubed cooked pork (about 2 pork chops)1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/2 teaspoon salt, optionalPinch sugar1/2 cup uncooked instant rice Preparation In a large saucepan, saute mushrooms and onion in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes, pork, peppers, Italian seasoning, salt if desired and sugar; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1/4 cup ground mustard2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon white vinegar1 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 turkey (10 to 12 pounds)1 medium onion, quartered2 celery ribs, quartered lengthwiseFresh parsley sprigs2 bacon strips1/4 cup butter, softened2 cups chicken broth1 cup water Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Brush over turkey. Place turkey on a platter. Cover and refrigerate for 1-24 hours. Preheat oven to 325°. Place turkey on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, breast side up....

Ingredients 1/2 c. lime juice (from about 4 limes) 1 1/2 c. applesauce (plain, nothing added) 2 tsp. powdered pectin 2 1/2 c. sugar Zest from 2 limes Preparation Step 1Lightly oil an 8" x 8" brownie pan; set aside.Step 2Combine lime juice and applesauce in a medium, deep saucepan. In a small bowl, whisk together the pectin and 1/2 cup sugar, and blend into the lime mixture. Clip a candy thermometer onto the side of the saucepan and bring mixture to a boil....

Ingredients 4 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika or paprika10 jalapeno peppers Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Cut a lengthwise slit down each pepper, leaving the stem intact; remove membranes and seeds. Fill each pepper with 1 tablespoon cheese mixture. Prepare grill for indirect heat. Place peppers in a disposable foil pan....

Ingredients 4 Fresh tuna steaks (8 oz. each) 5 tbsp. toasted sesame oil 4 tbsp. soy sauce 3 tbsp. teriyaki sauce 2 tsp. garlic, minced 1 1/2 tbsp. honey 1 tbsp. rice vinegar 1 tbsp. fresh ginger root, grated on a microplane Zest of 1 lime 1/2 c. mayonnaise 7 oz. Greek yogurt 3 tsp. prepared wasabi* 2 tsp. freshly squeezed lime juice 3/4 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp. lime zest...

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1/2 cup milk1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained1-1/2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules3 cups hot cooked mashed potatoes Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the soup, milk, mushrooms and bouillon. Reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until heated through, stirring occassionally. Serve over mashed potatoes....

Ingredients 15 large eggs, beaten1 package (28 ounces) frozen O’Brien potatoes1 rotisserie chicken, skin removed, shredded1-1/2 cups 2% milk1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided5 green onions, chopped3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro1 teaspoon ground cumin1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a very large bowl, combine eggs, potatoes, chicken, milk, tomatoes, 1 cup cheese, green onions, cilantro and seasonings until blended. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in....

Ingredients 4 to 6 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch1/3 cup white vinegar1/4 cup water1 to 2 teaspoons soy sauce1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 pound halibut or swordfish fillet, cut into 2-inch strips2 tablespoons canola oil1/2 cup green pepper chunks (1 inch)1/2 cup sweet onion chunks (1 inch)1/2 cup pineapple chunksHot cooked rice Preparation In a small bowl, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in the vinegar, water, soy sauce and hot pepper sauce until smooth; set aside....

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground chicken1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms1 medium onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce1 package (14 ounces) coleslaw mix1 tablespoon sesame oil3 cups hot cooked brown rice1/2 cup sweet-and-sour sauceWonton strips, optional Preparation In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook and crumble chicken with mushrooms, onion, garlic and ginger over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes; drain....

Ingredients 1 tube (16-1/2 ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie dough1/4 to 1/2 cup all-purpose flour3 tablespoons red colored sugar3 tablespoons green colored sugar Preparation Let cookie dough stand at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften. On a floured surface, knead cookie dough and enough flour to make dough easy to handle. Divide dough in half. Roll one portion on a sheet of waxed paper into a 12x7-in. rectangle. Sprinkle with red sugar....

Ingredients 1/2 pound ground beef4 hot dogs, cut in half lengthwise and sliced1 can (16 ounces) baked beans1/2 cup ketchup2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons prepared mustard2 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed1 frozen deep-dish pie crust (9 inches)4 slices American cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large saucepan, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add hot dogs, beans, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard and cheese cubes. Cook and stir until cheese is melted....

Ingredients 1 cup vanilla frosting1/2 cup vanilla or white chipsRed liquid or paste food coloring1 package (12 ounces) chocolate and marshmallow cookies3 strips black shoestring licorice, cut into 1-inch pieces12 large black gumdrops Preparation In a microwave-safe bowl, melt frosting and chips at 70% power; stir until smooth. Stir in food coloring. Spread over the rounded tops of cookies; place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. For head, insert two pieces of licorice into gumdrops for antennae....

Ingredients 1 cup lemon juice1/2 cup olive oil1/4 cup soy sauce1/2 cup packed fresh parsley sprigs4 green onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, peeled1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon each dried oregano and sage leaves1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 bone-in turkey breast (6 to 7 pounds) Preparation In a blender, combine the lemon juice, oil, soy sauce, parsley, onions, garlic, mustard and seasonings; cover and process until smooth. Pour 1 cup marinade into a 2-gallon resealable plastic bag; add turkey....

Ingredients 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup cider vinegar3 tablespoons each lemon juice and lime juice3 tablespoons Dijon mustard3/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation Place chicken in a shallow glass dish. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over chicken. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight. Drain, discarding marinade. Grill chicken over medium-hot heat, turning once, until juices run clear, about 15-18 minutes....