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Ingredients 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up1/4 cup butter, melted1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch1 teaspoon salt1/3 cup ketchup1/4 cup cider vinegar1 teaspoon chili powder1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon soy saucePinch ground ginger Preparation Place chicken in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; drizzle with butter. Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, cornstarch and salt; stir in reserved pineapple juice until smooth....

Ingredients 4 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce4 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed Preparation Whisk together first 5 ingredients; set aside. In a 6-qt. stockpot, bring 10 cups water to a boil. Add beans in batches; cook, uncovered, just until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes. Remove beans and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry. Coat stockpot with cooking spray. Add beans; cook, stirring constantly, over high heat until slightly blistered, 2-3 minutes....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef2 cups cubed peeled butternut squash (about 12 ounces)1 medium green pepper, chopped1 envelope Lipton beefy onion soup mix1 tablespoon brown sugar1 can (11-1/2 ounces) Spicy Hot V8 juice1 cup water6 cups chopped cabbage (about 1 small head)1/2 cup uncooked instant brown rice Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook beef with squash and pepper over medium-high heat until no longer pink; crumble beef; drain. Stir in soup mix, brown sugar, V8 juice, water and cabbage; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed6 tablespoons Nutella1 large egg, beatenConfectioners’ sugar, optional Preparation Unfold puff pastry; cut into six rectangles. Place on a greased baking sheet. Spread 1 tablespoon Nutella over half of a rectangle; fold dough over filling. Press edges with a fork to seal. Repeat for remaining pastries. Brush with egg; prick tops with a fork. Bake at 400° for 10-14 minutes or until puffy and golden brown....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups Corn Chex2-1/2 cups Rice Chex2 cups macadamia nuts1/4 cup butter, cubed2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons corn syrup1 cup sweetened shredded coconut1 package (6 ounces) chopped dried pineapple1 cup white baking chips Preparation In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine cereals and nuts; set aside. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter, sugar and corn syrup. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 minutes, stirring once. Pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped1/2 cup chopped green pepper2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 pound smoked kielbasa or 1 pound smoked Polish sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1/2 cup water1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon garlic powder3 drops hot pepper sauce1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice Preparation In a large skillet, saute onion and green pepper in oil until tender Stir in the sausage, tomatoes, water, sugar and seasonings....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, melted1 pound chocolate cream-filled sandwich cookies, crushed, divided1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream, softened4 chocolate toffee candy bars (1.4 ounces each), crushed, divided1/2 gallon chocolate ice cream, softened Preparation Combine butter and half of the cookie crumbs; press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. pan. Carefully spread vanilla ice cream over crust. Combine half of the crushed candy bars and remaining cookie crumbs; sprinkle over vanilla ice cream....

Ingredients 1 boneless pork shoulder roast (5 to 6 pounds)1 tablespoon liquid smoke4 teaspoons sea salt (preferably Hawaiian red sea salt)Hot cooked rice, optional Preparation Pierce pork with a fork; rub with liquid smoke and salt. Place pork in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low, 8-10 hours or until pork is tender. Remove roast; shred with 2 forks. Strain cooking juices; skim fat. Return pork to slow cooker. Stir in enough cooking juices to moisten; heat through....

Ingredients 1/4 cup fat-free plain yogurt1 teaspoon lemon juice1/4 teaspoon onion powder1/4 teaspoon honey1/4 teaspoon minced chivesDash saltSpring mix salad greens Preparation In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first six ingredients; shake well. Serve over salad greens. Refrigerate leftover dressing.

Ingredients 3 large eggs, room temperature2 cups sugar2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon anise extract or crushed aniseed Preparation Beat eggs and sugar at medium speed for 15 minutes. Reduce speed; gradually add flour and anise. Beat until well combined. On a lightly floured surface, shape dough into 1/2-in.-thick ropes. Refrigerate, covered, for 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350°. Cut ropes into 1/2-in. pieces; place on greased baking sheets. Bake until set, 6-8 minutes....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)2 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons orange or lemon juice1 tablespoon canola oil1/2 teaspoon saltDash pepper1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced Preparation Place chicken in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; pour over chicken. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 15 minutes. Broil 4 to 6 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes or until juices run clear, basting occasionally with sauce....

Ingredients 2 turkey bacon strips, diced4 slices Italian bread (1/2 inch thick)2 slices reduced-fat provolone cheese2 lettuce leaves1 small tomato, sliced4 teaspoons fat-free Italian salad dressing1/3 cup panko bread crumbsButter-flavored cooking spray1/2 teaspoon olive oil Preparation In a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Layer two bread slices with cheese, bacon, lettuce and tomato; top with remaining bread. Brush outsides of sandwiches with salad dressing. Place bread crumbs in a shallow bowl....

Ingredients 2 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons olive oil8 cups fresh spinach (about 10 ounces), chopped1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 cups hot cooked rice1/2 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute. Stir in spinach. Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes or until tender; drain well. Add the vinegar, salt and pepper. Stir in the rice and red peppers until combined....

Ingredients Oil for deep-fat frying2-1/2 to 3 pounds chicken wings1/2 cup cider vinegar1/2 cup honey1 tablespoon dried thyme2 teaspoons sugar1 teaspoon each salt, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika and pepper1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Preparation In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry chicken wings, a few at a time, for 3-4 minutes on each side or until juices run clear....

Ingredients 1/2 vanilla bean 1 small carrot 1 small celery rib 6 tbsp. olive oil 2 c. dried kamut berries 1 small onion 2 blood oranges 1 medium shallot 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice salt Freshly ground pepper 10 strawberries 2 c. packed baby spinach Preparation Step 1Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape the seeds into a small bowl. Using kitchen twine, tie the vanilla bean, carrot, and celery halves together....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided1 small onion, chopped1 cup kimchi, coarsely chopped1/2 cup matchstick carrots1/4 cup kimchi juice1 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot3 cups leftover short grain rice2 green onions, thinly sliced3 teaspoons soy sauce1 teaspoon sesame oil4 large eggsOptional toppings: Sliced nori, green onions and black sesame seeds Preparation In large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon canola oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 2-4 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened2/3 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1 tablespoon dried lavender flowers1 tablespoon grated lemon zest1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg, lavender and lemon zest. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; cover and refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm enough to roll....

Ingredients 3 medium leeks (white and light green portions only), cleaned and chopped1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)PECAN CRUST:1/4 cup finely chopped pecans1/4 cup dry bread crumbs1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup Dijon mustard1 tablespoon olive oil Preparation In a small skillet, saute leeks in oil until almost tender....

Ingredients 1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon olive oil1 slice multigrain bread, toasted and crumbled1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley3 cups fresh broccoli florets1 tablespoon water2 tablespoons lemon juice Preparation In a small skillet, saute garlic in oil for 30 seconds. Stir in bread crumbs and lemon zest; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat. Stir in parsley; set aside. Place broccoli and water in a microwave-safe bowl....

Ingredients 1 prepared angel food cake (8 to 10 ounces)1 package (3.4 ounces) instant lemon pudding mix1-1/2 cups cold 2% milk1 cup sour cream1 can (21 ounces) cherry or strawberry pie filling Preparation Tear angel food cake into bite-sized pieces. Place in a 13 x 9-in. pan. In a bowl, combine the pudding mix, milk and sour cream. Beat until thickened, about 2 minutes. Spread over cake. Spoon pie filling on top....