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Ingredients 4 cups chicken stock2 cups uncooked orzo pasta3 tablespoons butter1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 cups 2% milk1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided 1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham2 cups chopped fresh broccoli2 cups chopped fresh kale1 cup french-fried onions Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, bring stock to a boil; stir in orzo. Cook, uncovered, until orzo is al dente and broth is absorbed, 8-10 minutes ....

Ingredients 1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed3 cups cold 2% milk1 package (5.1 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix2 cups heavy whipping cream1 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon water1/4 teaspoon almond extract1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 teaspoon shortening Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Cut an 11-in. heart-shaped pattern out of parchment or waxed paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll each pastry sheet into a 12-in. square....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar1 cup water6 cups cubed honeydew melon2 tablespoons sweet white wine Preparation In a small saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Cool. Pulse honeydew, sugar syrup and wine in batches in a food processor until smooth, 1-2 minutes. Transfer to an 8-in. square dish. Freeze 1 hour. Stir with a fork. Freeze, stirring every 30 minutes, until frozen, 2-3 hours longer....

Ingredients 4 large eggs, at room temperature 1 tbsp. distilled vinegar Fine-mesh strainer Small ramekins Medium pot Timer Slotted spoon Ice bath Paper towel Preparation Step 1One at a time, crack eggs into a mesh strainer and strain out some of the excess egg white. Pour each egg into individual small bowls or ramekins. Step 2Fill a medium pot halfway with water and bring to a boil, then add vinegar. Reduce heat to a very gentle simmer....

Ingredients 2 cups cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)1-1/2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes1 medium onion, chopped1 garlic clove, minced1/4 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese3/4 cup reduced-fat biscuit/baking mix3 large eggs1-1/2 cups fat-free milk Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Transfer to an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with cheese. In another large bowl, whisk the biscuit mix, eggs and milk until smooth; pour over cheese....

Ingredients 4 c. Teff flour 5 c. water 1 1/2 tsp. salt Preparation Step 1In a large bowl, whisk the teff flour with the water until a smooth batter forms. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature overnight; the batter will be slightly foamy.Step 2Heat a 12-inch nonstick skillet over high heat. Whisk the salt into the batter. Ladle 3/4 cup of the batter into the skillet; swirl to coat the bottom with batter....

Ingredients 10 medium leeks (white portion only)2 green onions with tops, chopped1 garlic clove, minced1 tablespoon olive oilMUSTARD SAUCE:3 large egg yolks1/4 cup water2 tablespoons lemon juice6 tablespoons cold butter1 tablespoon Dijon mustardDash white pepper Preparation Cut leeks into 1-1/2-in. slices, then julienne. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute leeks, onions and garlic in oil until tender. Meanwhile, in a small heavy saucepan, whisk the egg yolks, water and lemon juice....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper3 medium baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Add potatoes; toss to coat. Spoon onto a greased double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Fold foil around potato mixture and seal tightly. Grill, covered, over medium heat until potatoes are tender, turning once, 30-35 minutes....

Ingredients 1 beef flank steak (1-1/2 pounds)1 large onion, cut into wedges1 medium green pepper, julienned1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles1/2 cup lemon juice1/2 cup cider vinegar1/2 cup vegetable oil4 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper12 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed1 medium avocado, peeled and sliced, optionalSour cream, optional Preparation In a shallow dish, add beef. In another shallow dish, add the onion and green pepper....

Ingredients 4 tubes (6 ounces each) small refrigerated flaky biscuits (5 count each)1/4 cup stone-ground mustardASSEMBLY:1/2 cup butter, softened1/4 cup chopped green onions1/2 cup stone-ground mustard1/4 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup honey10 thick slices deli ham, quartered10 slices Swiss cheese, quartered2-1/2 cups shredded romaine20 pitted ripe olives, drained and patted dry20 pimiento-stuffed olives, drained and patted dry40 frilled toothpicks Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Cut biscuits in half to make half-circles; place 2 in....

Ingredients 1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard2 slices bread1 slice (1 ounce) deli ham1 slice (1 ounce) Swiss cheese1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon baking powder1/8 teaspoon saltDash pepper2 tablespoons water2 tablespoons beaten egg Preparation Spread mustard over one side of each slice of bread, then layer with ham and cheese; top with remaining bread. In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, water and egg until smooth. Dip sandwich on both sides in egg mixture....

Ingredients 1 c. plain nonfat yogurt 1/4 c. lemon juice (grate zest first) 1 c. sugar 5 tbsp. plus 1 tsp (1/3 cup) butter 1 tbsp. grated lemon zest 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt 2 large eggs plus white of 1 large egg 2 1/4 c. cake flour Preparation Step 1Heat oven to 350ºF. Coat a 12-cup bundt pan with nonstick spray.Step 2Mix yogurt and lemon juice in a small bowl until blended....

Ingredients 3 pounds ground beef2 pounds ground pork2 large onions, chopped3 celery ribs, chopped1 large green pepper, chopped1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained5 cups water2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted2 cans (10-1/2 ounces each) condensed French onion soup1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted2 tablespoons Creole seasoning1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper4 cups uncooked long grain rice Preparation Combine beef, pork and onions....

Ingredients 1 cup chopped onion1 garlic clove, minced1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons butter, divided1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon seasoned bread crumbs2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese4 large tomatoes, halved1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley Preparation In a small skillet, saute onion and garlic in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. Melt remaining butter. In a small bowl, combine the onion mixture, bread crumbs, cheese and melted butter. Spoon 2 tablespoons onto each tomato half....

Ingredients 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth1 medium onion, chopped1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped1 celery rib, chopped2 tablespoons tomato paste3 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3 cups fresh baby spinach1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese...

Ingredients 1 cup chicken broth1 cup orange juice1/2 cup honey1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon cider vinegar1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce1 teaspoon grated orange zest1 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon salt4 bone-in chicken breast halves (10 ounces each)1 tablespoon cornstarch2 tablespoons water4 cups hot cooked riceChopped green onions, orange slices and parsley sprigs, optional Preparation In a saucepan, combine the first nine ingredients. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; cool. Pour 1-1/3 cups marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken....

Ingredients 1/4 cup baking cocoa1/4 cup sugar1/8 teaspoon salt1 cup boiling water3 cups scalded milk2 cinnamon sticks (about 3 inches each)1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In the top of a double boiler, stir together cocoa, sugar and salt. Gradually add boiling water. Place over direct heat and boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add milk and cinnamon sticks and place over boiling water. Stir and heat 10 minutes. Remove sticks and stir in vanilla....

Ingredients 3/4 c. Chopped flat-leaf parsley 3/4 c. black olives 1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil 4 anchovy fillets 3 garlic cloves 1 1/2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 tbsp. chopped thyme Salt and freshly ground pepper 6 oz. snow peas 2 6-ounce jars or cans of imported olive oil-packed tuna 4 crusty rolls or four 6-inch lengths of baguette 1 small red onion 2 medium tomatoes 4 hard-cooked eggs Preparation Step 1In a medium bowl, mix the parsley, black olives, olive oil, anchovies, garlic, lemon juice and thyme....

Ingredients 1 envelope unflavored gelatin2 cups cold white grape juice, divided 2 tablespoons sugar2 cups champagne or club soda8 fresh strawberries, hulled Preparation In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over 1 cup cold grape juice; let stand 1 minute. Heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin is dissolved. Stir in sugar. Remove from heat; stir in remaining grape juice. Cool to room temperature. Transfer gelatin mixture to a large bowl. Slowly stir in champagne....

Ingredients 1 c. pine nuts 1 loaf brioche 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium red onion 1 celery rib 1 lb. assorted mushrooms — such as shiitake, oysters, and chanterelles kosher salt Freshly ground pepper 1 c. heavy cream 2 large eggs 1/2 c. chicken stock or low-sodium broth Finely grated zest of 1 lemon Juice of 2 lemons 1 c. chopped parsley Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F....