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Ingredients 2 medium tart apples, chopped2 cups chopped parsnips1 cup thinly sliced fresh carrots1/2 cup chopped onion2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) vegetable broth2 cups water2 teaspoons cider vinegar1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary, plus more for optional topping1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperFresh cracked pepper, optional Preparation Combine all ingredients in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, until parsnips are tender, 3 hours. If desired, top with additional minced rosemary and cracked pepper....

Ingredients 2 qt. apple cider 3 c. heavy cream 1/2 c. sweetened condensed milk 4 c. sugar 3/4 c. light corn syrup 1/4 c. water 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1 stick unsalted butter 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1 pinch ground allspice 1 pinch ground cloves Neutral oil, such as canola or grapeseed Preparation Step 1In a large saucepan, simmer the apple cider over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until reduced to 1 cup, about 1 hour....

Ingredients 3 teaspoons active dry yeast2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)1-1/2 teaspoons sugar1/4 cup olive oil1-1/2 teaspoons salt3/4 cup whole wheat flour4-1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour1 egg1 tablespoon waterPoppy seeds, sesame seeds, Italian seasoning, coarse salt and/or shredded Parmesan cheese, optional Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in the oil, salt, whole wheat flour and enough all-purpose flour to form a soft dough....

Ingredients 12 ounces thin spaghetti1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/2 cup diced pepperoni1/2 cup diced fully cooked ham1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/2 cup diced tomato1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped cucumber1/4 cup sliced ripe olives1 avocado, peeled and diced, optional1 bottle (8 ounces) Italian salad dressing Preparation In a large saucepan, cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile in a large salad bowl, add the cheese, pepperoni, ham, green pepper, tomato, onion, cucumber and olives....

Ingredients 1/2 lb. spaghetti (or any other type of pasta) 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 lb. small shrimp 2 clove finely chopped garlic tsp. red pepper flakes 1/4 c. finely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves 1/4 c. finely chopped mint leaves 1 tbsp. butter 1 1/2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest Salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation Step 1Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes....

Ingredients 1/4 cup reduced-fat honey mustard salad dressing2 tablespoons orange juice1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon molasses1 teaspoon grated orange zest4 teaspoons canola oil, divided1 pound salmon fillets, skinned and cut into 1-inch pieces1 package (16 ounces) frozen stir-fry vegetable blend2-2/3 cups hot cooked brown rice1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted Preparation In a small bowl, whisk the first 6 ingredients. In a large skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries1/2 cup maple syrup1/2 cup honey1 tablespoon grated orange zest1 teaspoon apple pie spice1/4 cup amarettoToasted sliced almonds, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the cranberries, syrup, honey, orange zest and pie spice. Cook over medium heat until the berries pop, about 15 minutes. Stir in amaretto; cook 5 minutes. Cover and store in the refrigerator. If desired, top with almonds before serving.

Ingredients 5 tablespoons butter, divided1 medium onion, chopped6 garlic cloves, minced3 cups chicken broth2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce2 cups chopped green onions2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce2 teaspoons dried thyme1-1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder1-1/2 teaspoons pepper1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon ground cumin2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed Hot cooked pasta Sour cream, optional Preparation Heat large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat; add 2 tablespoons butter....

Ingredients Kosher salt 3/4 lb. fettuccini 2 c. toasted California walnuts, plus more crumbled for garnish 3 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce 3 tbsp. fresh lime juice 2 tbsp. toasted sesame oil 2 tbsp. maple syrup 1 tbsp. sriracha 1 1/2-inch piece fresh ginger 1 garlic clove, chopped 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes, plus more for serving 2 medium carrots, shredded on large holes of a box grater 1/2 English cucumber, sliced into thin matchsticks...

Ingredients 1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, torn3 cups fresh broccoli florets1 cup shredded carrots1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained3 tablespoons sunflower kernelsCUCUMBER AVOCADO DRESSING:1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and chopped1/4 cup chopped green onions4 teaspoons white wine vinegar1 tablespoon water1 garlic clove, minced2 teaspoons honey1 teaspoon minced fresh dill1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation In a large bowl, combine the spinach, broccoli, carrots, water chestnuts and sunflower kernels....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, finely chopped1 tablespoon canola oil3 garlic cloves, minced1-1/2 cups ricotta cheese1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided4 ounces cream cheese, softened6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/2 teaspoon pepper1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry8 manicotti shells, cooked and drained1 jar (26 ounces) spaghetti sauce Preparation In a small skillet, saute onion in oil for 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer....

Ingredients 1 lb. cipollini onions 1 tbsp. fennel seeds 1 tbsp. black peppercorns 1 tbsp. coriander seeds 1 bay leaf 1 1/2 c. red wine vinegar 3/4 c. water 3/4 c. sugar kosher salt 16 baby carrots 1 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 6 scallions 1 c. frozen baby peas Freshly ground pepper Preparation Step 1In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the cipollini for 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1 package (17-1/2 ounces) sugar cookie mix2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/3 cup butter, softened1 large eggFILLING:6 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar36 caramels2 teaspoons coarse sea salt36 pecan halves, toasted Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine cookie mix and flour. Beat in butter and egg until blended. Shape dough into 1-1/4-in. balls; press onto bottom and up sides of greased mini-muffin cups....

Ingredients 1 pound fresh mushrooms, halved2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup water, divided1 tablespoon soy sauce1/4 teaspoon sugar2 teaspoons cornstarch Preparation In a nonstick skillet, stir-fry mushrooms in oil for 2 minutes. Combine 1/4 cup water, soy sauce and sugar; pour over mushrooms and toss to coat. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes. Combine cornstarch and remaining water until smooth; gradually stir into mushrooms. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened....

Ingredients 1 pound turkey Italian sausage links, casings removed1 medium sweet red pepper, diced1 small onion, diced4 cartons (8 ounces each) egg substitute1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles1 teaspoon chili powder10 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed1-1/4 cups salsa Preparation In a nonstick skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with red pepper and onion....

Ingredients 1 cup 2% milk3 large eggs3 tablespoons butter, melted3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon saltFILLING:2 envelopes bearnaise sauce1/2 pound bay scallops2 teaspoons butter1/2 pound cooked small shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped1 cup imitation crabmeat1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a small bowl, combine the milk, eggs and butter. Combine flour and salt; add to milk mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Heat a lightly greased 10-in....

Ingredients 1 pound fresh broccoli, cut into spears1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce2 teaspoons olive oil2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar1-1/2 teaspoons honey2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted Preparation Place broccoli in a steamer basket; place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 10-15 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, oil, vinegar and honey; cook and stir over medium-low heat until heated through....

Ingredients 1 stick unsalted butter 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 1/2 c. sugar 1 large egg yolk 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1 large lemon 1 tbsp. lemon juice 3/4 c. sugar 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 large eggs Preparation Step 1In a bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the 1 stick plus 2 tablespoons of butter with the sugar and egg yolk until smooth....

Ingredients 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of shrimp or mushroom soup, undiluted1/4 cup water1 teaspoon seafood seasoning1 package (1 pound) frozen cooked medium salad shrimp, thawedHot cooked rice Preparation In a saucepan, combine soup, water and seafood seasonings. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; stir in shrimp. Heat through. Serve over rice.

Ingredients 1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges1/2 cup water2 packages (3 ounces each) cherry gelatin1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling3/4 cup cola Preparation Drain mandarin oranges, reserving juice; set fruit aside. In a large saucepan, bring mandarin orange juice and water to a boil; remove from the heat. Stir in gelatin until dissolved. Stir in pie filling and cola. Pour into a 1-1/2-qt. serving bowl. Refrigerate for 50 minutes or until slightly thickened....