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Ingredients 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon ground allspice1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 teaspoon baking soda2 large eggs, room temperature1-1/4 cups unsweetened applesauce3/4 cup sugar1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup butter, melted1 tablespoon grated orange zest1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins1/2 cup chopped candied citron Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk 2 cups flour, baking powder, salt, spices and baking soda....

Ingredients 2-1/4 cups sugar5 cups water, divided1 tablespoon grated lemon zest1-3/4 cups lemon juice1 cup light rum or vodka6 to 8 cups ice cubesGARNISH:Lemon slices Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, 1 cup water and lemon zest. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in lemon juice and remaining water. Pour into a 2-qt. pitcher; refrigerate until chilled....

Ingredients 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces1 tablespoon olive oil1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, torn2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted1/3 cup canola oil3 tablespoons raspberry vinegar1 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation Place asparagus in a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan; drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 15 minutes or until crisp-tender, turning occasionally. Cool. In a large bowl, combine the asparagus, spinach, strawberries and walnuts....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups milk1 cup frozen unsweetened strawberries1/2 cup frozen unsweetened sliced peaches1 small ripe banana, halved3 tablespoons sugar Preparation Place all ingredients in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Pour into chilled glasses; serve immediately.

Ingredients 4-1/2 pounds pork baby back ribs1-1/2 teaspoons pepper2-1/2 cups barbecue sauce3/4 cup cherry preserves1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 garlic clove, minced Preparation Cut ribs into serving-size pieces; sprinkle with pepper. Place in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over ribs. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 6-8 hours. Serve with sauce.

Ingredients 35 saltines1 cup butter, cubed1 cup packed brown sugar2 cups semisweet chocolate chips1 cup chopped pecans, toasted Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with foil; grease foil. Arrange saltines in a single layer on foil. In a large heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Spread evenly over crackers....

Ingredients 1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 to 4 pounds), cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes2 medium parsnips, peeled and sliced1 small sweet red pepper, thinly sliced1 cup chicken broth1/4 cup reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce2 tablespoons rice vinegar1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot1 tablespoon honey2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/4 cup creamy peanut butterHot cooked rice, optional2 green onions, chopped2 tablespoons chopped dry roasted peanuts Preparation In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 10 ingredients....

Ingredients 1 package (7 ounces) spaghetti1 pound sea scallops4 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon butter1-1/2 cups julienned carrots1-1/2 cups frozen French-style green beans, thawed1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned2 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet or wok, stir-fry scallops and garlic in oil and butter for 5 minutes or until scallops are opaque; remove and keep warm....

Ingredients 1 cup cubed peeled butternut squash2 teaspoons olive oil, dividedDash salt1-1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth2/3 cup sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms2 tablespoons chopped onion1 small garlic clove, minced1/3 cup uncooked arborio riceDash pepper1/4 cup white wine or 1/4 cup additional reduced-sodium chicken broth1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 teaspoon minced fresh sage Preparation Place squash in a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Add 1 teaspoon oil and salt; toss to coat....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds bulk Italian sausage1 large onion, chopped2 medium carrots, chopped2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms3 garlic cloves, minced1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian stewed tomatoes1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce6 lasagna noodles, broken into 1-inch pieces2 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach1 cup cubed or shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheeseThinly sliced fresh basil, optional Preparation In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles, 8-10 minutes; drain....

Ingredients 1 medium butternut squash (about 4 pounds)1 medium onion, chopped2 tablespoons butter1 can (49-1/2 ounces) chicken broth3 teaspoons chili powder2 teaspoons ground cumin1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground coriander1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepperDash pepper1/2 cup sour cream1/4 cup heavy whipping cream2 teaspoons lime juice Preparation Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in a greased shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/2 hours or until tender....

Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped onion1 teaspoon minced garlic1 tablespoon olive oil3 cups water1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth1/2 cup medium pearl barley1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained1 tablespoon chili powder1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cumin3 cups cubed cooked chicken Preparation In a Dutch oven, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender....

Ingredients 2 large onions, chopped2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped2 tablespoons butter6 cups cubed cooked turkey2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted2 cups sour cream1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese1 package (9-3/4 ounces) nacho-flavored tortilla chips, crushed4 green onions, sliced Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a Dutch oven, saute onions and jalapenos in butter until tender....

Ingredients 3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise1/2 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon onion powder1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper6 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped12 slices whole wheat bread, toasted6 lettuce leaves Preparation In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the mayonnaise, sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper; fold in the eggs. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve on toast with lettuce.

Ingredients 8 medium apples, peeled and coarsely chopped1-1/2 cups apple cider or juice1/3 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup dark molasses2-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 teaspoon ground ginger3/4 cup golden raisins1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the apples, apple cider, brown sugar, molasses, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and ginger. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1-3/4 to 2 hours or until mixture reaches a thick, spreadable consistency, stirring often....

Ingredients 4 cups seasoned stuffing cubes1 cup corn bread stuffing mix (about 3 ounces)1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage1 large onion, chopped3 tablespoons butter1 large tart apple, peeled and chopped1-1/3 cups sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms (about 4 ounces)1-1/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (about 4 ounces)1 celery rib, chopped1/2 cup minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon fresh sage or 1 teaspoon dried sage leaves1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth1 cup pecan halves...

Ingredients 1 boneless skinless chicken breast half (5 ounces)4 tablespoons Italian salad dressing, divided3 cups fresh baby spinachDash salt1 slice provolone cheese (3/4 ounce) Preparation Place 3 tablespoons salad dressing in a large resealable plastic bag; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Drain and discard marinade. In a small skillet, brown chicken on each side. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute the spinach, remaining salad dressing and salt until spinach is wilted; drain....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons brown sugar4 teaspoons chili powder2 teaspoons grated lemon zest3/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon4 salmon fillets (4 ounces each) Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Combine the first 6 ingredients; rub over salmon. Place in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, until fish flakes easily with a fork, 15-20 minutes.

Ingredients 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed1 small onion, chopped2 tablespoons butter2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot1/2 teaspoon ground coriander1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom3 cans (14 ounces each) chicken broth1 cup heavy whipping cream1/3 cup sherry1 tablespoon lime juice2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro Preparation Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or just until tender....

Ingredients 6 ounces uncooked fettuccine1 large onion, chopped2 celery ribs, chopped1/2 cup each julienned sweet red, yellow and green peppers1/4 cup chopped green onions6 garlic cloves, minced4 tablespoons butter, divided1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 pound fully cooked andouille sausage, sliced1/2 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined2 cups chopped tomatoes...