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Ingredients 6 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup butter, melted6 large eggs1 cup 2% milk1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup cornmeal1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1/2 cup salsa, drained1/4 cup minced green onionsSour cream and additional salsa Preparation In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; add the eggs and mix well. Beat in the milk until smooth. Combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt; stir into cream cheese mixture just until moistened....

Ingredients 1 medium spaghetti squash (about 4 pounds)1 medium onion, chopped2 cups salsa1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed Preparation Cut squash lengthwise in half; discard seeds. Place squash on a microwave-safe plate, cut side down. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 15-18 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in a lightly oiled skillet, cook and stir onion over medium heat until tender....

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1 teaspoon sugar1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1/4 cup olive oil1/4 teaspoon salt, divided2-1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour3/4 pound bulk pork sausage1 medium onion, chopped1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1/2 cup chopped green pepper1 garlic clove, minced1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoningDash pepper1 cup sour cream3 tablespoons whipped chive and onion cream cheese1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese1 large egg white, lightly beatenFennel seed...

Ingredients 1 c. jasmine rice 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 in. fresh ginger, peeled and chopped 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 2 orange bell peppers, sliced 1 red onion, sliced 1 head baby bok choy, sliced 1 summer squash, sliced into rounds 3 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce kosher salt Black pepper 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined Preparation Step 1Combine rice, 2 cups water, and a pinch of salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil....

Ingredients 6 cups water2-1/2 cups steel-cut oats6 bay leaves3 tablespoons beef bouillon granules3/4 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon each garlic powder, rubbed sage and pepper1/2 teaspoon ground allspice1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes2 pounds bulk pork sausage2 medium onions, chopped Preparation In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine water, oats and seasonings. Cook, covered, on high 2 hours. Remove bay leaves. In a large skillet, cook sausage and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, 8-10 minutes, breaking up sausage into crumbles....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, softened3/4 cup packed brown sugar2 large eggs3/4 cup mincemeat1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional Preparation In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar. Beat in eggs and mincemeat. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg; add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts if desired....

Ingredients 3 medium ripe peaches, peeled and thinly sliced3 tablespoons peach preserves1 teaspoon lemon juice1/4 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon6 English muffins, split and toasted1 carton (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese1/3 cup packed light brown sugarFresh mint leaves Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Let stand for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spread cut sides of English muffins with mascarpone cheese. Drain peaches, reserving liquid. Arrange peaches over muffins; brush with some of the reserved liquid....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided3 teaspoons grated orange zest1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking soda2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 cup cold mashed sweet potatoes (prepared without milk and butter)1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamonGINGER BUTTER:1/2 cup butter, softened2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, 1 cup sugar, orange zest, baking powder, ginger, salt and baking soda....

Ingredients 5 large eggs, divided use1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon chili powder1-3/4 cups refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes1 small onion, finely chopped1/4 cup canned chopped green chiles2 tablespoons salsa2 tablespoons canola oil1/2 cup shredded cheddar-Monterey Jack cheeseOptional toppings: Salsa, guacamole, sour cream and minced fresh cilantro Preparation In a large bowl, whisk 1 egg, salt, cumin, pepper and chili powder. Stir in potatoes, onion, green chiles and salsa....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter1 can (15 to 16 ounces) mixed nuts1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon chili powder1/8 teaspoon ground cumin Preparation In a large skillet, melt butter over low heat. Add nuts and Worcestershire sauce; cook and stir 5-7 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Place nuts in a large bowl. Combine remaining ingredients; sprinkle over nuts, tossing to coat. Cool. Store in an airtight container at room temperature....

Ingredients 1/4 cup raspberry vinegar2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup canola oilSALAD:12 cups fresh baby spinach (about 10 ounces) 1 cup fresh blueberries1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled blue cheese1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted Preparation Mix first four ingredients; gradually whisk in oil until blended. In a large bowl, combine salad ingredients; toss with dressing.

Ingredients 2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/3 cup garlic-herb spreadable cheese1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry Preparation Unroll crescent dough and separate into 4 rectangles; seal perforations. Place a salmon fillet in the center of each rectangle; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spoon spreadable cheese over each; top with spinach. Fold dough over filling and pinch edges to seal....

Ingredients 2 cups fresh parsley leaves1-1/2 cups fresh cilantro leaves1/2 medium red onion, coarsely chopped1 to 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce5 garlic cloves, sliced1/2 cup olive oil1/4 cup white wine vinegar1 teaspoon grated lime zest1/4 cup lime juice3 teaspoons dried oregano1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided2 pounds beef flat iron steaks or 2 beef top sirloin steaks (1 pound each) Preparation For chimichurri, place the first 5 ingredients in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped....

Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon apple pie spice1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/8 teaspoon pepper2 bone-in pork loin chops (6 ounces each)2 teaspoons butter1 medium onion, sliced1 medium potato, peeled and thinly sliced1 medium apple, sliced2 teaspoons cornstarch3/4 cup unsweetened apple juice Preparation Combine the salt, pie spice, nutmeg and pepper; sprinkle over both sides of pork chops. In a large skillet, brown chops in butter on both sides. Top with onion, potato and apple slices....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1-1/4 cups quick-cooking oats1/2 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cup butter, melted2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 cup strawberry preserves1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut Preparation In a bowl, combine first five ingredients. Add butter and vanilla; stir until crumbly. Set aside 1 cup. Press remaining crumb mixture evenly into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Spread preserves over crust. Combine coconut and reserved crumb mixture; sprinkle over preserves....

Ingredients 5 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb, thawed and drained1 package (6 ounces) strawberry gelatin1/2 cup sugar2 cups miniature marshmallows1 package white or yellow cake mix (regular size)Whipped topping, optional Preparation Place rhubarb in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with the gelatin, sugar and marshmallows. Prepare cake mix according to package directions; pour batter over marshmallows. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1 tablespoon olive oil2 tablespoons dry red wine or reduced-sodium beef broth1/2 teaspoon reduced-sodium beef bouillon granules1/8 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a small skillet, saute mushrooms in oil for 2 minutes. Add wine, bouillon, garlic powder and pepper; saute 5 minutes longer or until mushrooms are tender and liquid is reduced by half.

Ingredients 6 hard-boiled large eggs1/4 cup mayonnaise1 teaspoon white wine vinegar1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon dill weed1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon saltFresh dill sprigs, optional Preparation Slice eggs in half lengthwise; remove yolks and set whites aside. In a small bowl, mash yolks. Add the mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, dill, garlic powder and salt. Spoon into egg whites. Garnish with dill sprigs if desired. Refrigerate until serving.

Ingredients Dough for single-crust pie 1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup molasses1 large egg, room temperature1-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 cup boiling water1 large egg yolk, room temperature, lightly beatenTOPPING:1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup packed brown sugar3/4 teaspoon baking sodaDash salt6 tablespoons cold butter, cubed Preparation On a floured surface, roll dough to fit a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. Trim and flute edge. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes....

Ingredients 3 cups uncooked penne pasta1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces1 tablespoon butter1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined2 teaspoons all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup half-and-half cream1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute asparagus in butter for 4 minutes. Add shrimp; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Remove and keep warm....