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Ingredients 1/2 cup water1/4 cup red wine vinegar1 tablespoon sugar1 boneless beef chuck roast (3/4 pound), cut into 1-inch cubes3/4 teaspoon saltDash pepperDash ground nutmeg1 small onion, sliced2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley1 bay leaf3 tablespoons raisins2 teaspoons cornstarch2 tablespoons half-and-half creamHot cooked egg noodles Preparation In a small saucepan, combine the water, vinegar and sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved; cool. Sprinkle beef with salt, pepper and nutmeg; place in a large resealable plastic bag....

Ingredients 3/4 cup ranch salad dressing1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese1/4 cup watercress, chopped1 pound bulk pork sausage2 tablespoons minced fresh chives6 large iceberg lettuce leaves, edges trimmed1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and diced4 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped1 medium tomato, chopped Preparation Mix dressing, blue cheese and watercress. In a large skillet, cook and crumble sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes; drain. Stir in chives. To serve, spoon sausage into lettuce leaves....

Ingredients 1 pound bulk pork sausage1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese1/2 cup finely chopped onion1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles1 tablespoon minced jalapeno pepper, optional10 large eggs1 teaspoon chili powder1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, cook sausage until no longer pink; drain. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with cheeses, onion, chiles and jalapeno if desired....

Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1/2 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper4 medium ears sweet corn, silk and husks removed1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Spread over corn; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Wrap each ear of corn in a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 30-35 minutes or until corn is tender, turning occasionally....

Ingredients 4 cups all-purpose flour1 cup sugar1 pound cold butter, cubed Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Knead dough until smooth, about 6-10 times. Pat dough into an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Pierce with a fork. Bake until lightly browned, 25-30 minutes. Cut into squares while warm. Cool on a wire rack.

Ingredients 2 medium onions, chopped2 medium carrots, halved and thinly sliced2 celery ribs, chopped1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper1 tablespoon olive oil3 garlic cloves, minced4 cups water1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained1/2 cup frozen peas1 bay leaf4 teaspoons sodium-free chicken bouillon granules1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, optional1/2 cup uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta2 cups cubed cooked turkey breast1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro...

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups water, divided1-1/4 cups cider vinegar, divided2 large onions, sliced, divided1 medium lemon, sliced15 whole cloves, divided6 bay leaves, divided6 whole peppercorns2 tablespoons sugar2 teaspoons salt1 beef sirloin tip roast (3 pounds), cut in half1/4 teaspoon pepper12 gingersnap cookies, crumbled Preparation In a large shallow dish, combine 1 cup water, 1 cup vinegar, half of the onions, lemon, 10 cloves, four bay leaves, peppercorns, sugar and salt; mix well....

Ingredients 1/2 cup thawed orange juice concentrate1/4 cup barbecue sauce1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon garlic powder6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)1/4 cup chopped red onion4 teaspoons cornstarch3 tablespoons cold waterGrated orange zestOptional: Hot cooked rice and chopped parsley Preparation Place first five ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended. Place chicken and onion in a 3-qt. slow cooker; top with juice mixture....

Ingredients 3 pounds beef stew meat1-3/4 cups dry red wine3 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons dried minced onion2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes1 bay leaf1 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon pepper8 bacon strips, chopped1 pound whole fresh mushrooms, quartered24 pearl onions, peeled (about 2 cups)2 garlic cloves, minced1/3 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon saltHot cooked whole wheat egg noodles, optional Preparation Place beef in a large resealable bowl; add wine, oil and seasonings. Turn to coat....

Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef1 tablespoon dried minced onion1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained4 cups shredded cheddar cheeseSliced jalapeno pepperTortilla chips Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a bowl; add the onion. Mash with a fork until crumbly; set aside. In a blender, process tomato sauce and beans until chunky....

Ingredients 8 cups cold water1 can (12 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed1 can (12 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed1 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon almond extract, optional2 liters lemon-lime soda, chilledOptional: lemon and orange slices Preparation In a large punch bowl or two large pitchers, combine water, juice concentrates, sugar, vanilla and, if desired, almond extract. Gently stir in soda. If desired, serve with lemon and orange slices.

Ingredients 3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt2 cups chopped walnuts1 package (8 ounces) pitted dates, chopped1 cup maraschino cherries, halved1/2 cup dried mangoes, chopped3 large eggs, room temperature3/4 cup packed brown sugar1 cup spiced rum, divided Preparation Preheat oven to 300°. Line a 9x5-in. loaf pan with parchment, letting ends extend up sides of pan; grease parchment. In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder and salt....

Ingredients 1 small head cabbage, finely chopped1 pound ground beef1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed French onion soup, undiluted1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Mexican diced tomatoes, undrained1 cup uncooked long grain rice1 egg, lightly beaten1 large onion, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped1/2 cup vegetable oil1 tablespoon garlic salt1 tablespoon chili powder1 tablespoon saltDash cayenne pepper Preparation In a large bowl, mix all ingredients well. Pour into a small covered roasting pan. Bake at 350° for 1-1/2 hours without lifting the lid....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, cubed2 large onions, diced4 celery ribs, diced2 tablespoons butter6 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth2 cups water2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped2 teaspoons chili powder1/2 teaspoon each white pepper, cayenne pepper, ground cumin and pepper2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, optional1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese Preparation In a Dutch oven, brown pork in butter in batches....

Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped onion1 garlic clove, minced1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) crumbled feta cheese12 sheets phyllo dough (14 inches x 9 inches)Butter-flavored cooking spray Preparation In a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook onion until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in spinach and oregano; cook over medium-low heat just until spinach is warmed. Drain....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened2/3 cup sugar1 large egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/3 cup raspberry jam Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Divide dough into four portions; shape each into a 12x3/4-in. log. Place 4 in. apart on two greased baking sheets....

Ingredients 8 cups cubed French bread2 cups cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)1 cup cubed fully cooked lean ham3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese6 large egg whites3 large eggs1-1/2 cups fat-free milk2 tablespoons lemon juice1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Preparation In a large bowl, combine the bread, asparagus, ham and cheese. Whisk the egg whites, eggs, milk, lemon juice and garlic powder; pour over bread mixture and stir until blended. Transfer to a 13x9-in....

Ingredients 4 large baking potatoes2 boneless beef ribeye steaks (6 ounces each)1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon olive oil2 tablespoons butter, meltedToppings: Fresh arugula, blue cheese salad dressing, sour cream and crumbled blue cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Scrub potatoes; pierce several times with a fork. Bake until tender, 50-75 minutes. Meanwhile, sprinkle steak with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add steaks; cook until meat reaches desired doneness, 5-8 minutes on each side (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup cornstarch1 teaspoon sea salt1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubedFILLING:3/4 cup unsalted butter, cubed1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar1/2 cup dark corn syrup1/2 teaspoon sea salt1/2 cup milk chocolate chips1/4 cup heavy whipping cream1 teaspoon vanilla extract4 cups coarsely chopped pecans, toasted Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Line two 13x9-in. baking pans with foil, letting ends extend up sides of pan. Place flour, confectioners’ sugar, cornstarch and salt in a food processor; pulse until blended....

Ingredients 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, softened1 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon almond extract1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour Preparation In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add egg and extracts. Blend in flour. Cover and chill for 1-2 hours or overnight. Preheat oven to 375°. Using ungreased sandbakkelse molds, press 1 tablespoon dough into each mold. Bake cookies in molds until they appear set and just begin to brown around the edges, 10-12 minutes....