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Ingredients 1/2 cup tart cherry juice2 tablespoons simple syrup1-1/2 cups beer, chilled Preparation Combine cherry juice and simple syrup in a chilled pint glass; stir until blended. Top with chilled beer.

Ingredients 1-3/4 cups water1 cup raisins1 package (3 ounces) cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix2 tablespoons sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon butter2 teaspoons lemon juice1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked1 cup sour cream1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Preparation In a saucepan, combine the first five ingredients. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil and is thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat; stir in butter, lemon juice and zest....

Ingredients 3/4 cup water (70° to 80°)1 tablespoon canola oil1 tablespoon nonfat dry milk powder1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon salt2-1/4 cups bread flour1/4 cup yellow cornmeal1 teaspoon active dry yeastFILLING:1 small onion, finely chopped1 small sweet yellow pepper, finely chopped1 tablespoon canola oil1-1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast3/4 cup salsa2/3 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend1/2 cup refried beans3/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon chili powder1/4 teaspoon dried oreganoEGG WASH:1 large egg white, beaten1 tablespoon waterSour cream, optional...

Ingredients 1 medium ear sweet corn, husk removed1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro1 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers1/4 cup canned fire-roasted diced tomatoesBaked pita chips or assorted fresh vegetables Preparation Grill corn, covered, over medium heat for 10-12 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally. Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine the beans, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 10 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise1 to 2 Anaheim peppers, halved and seeded1/2 cup chopped onion2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon olive oil2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro2 teaspoons ground cumin1/2 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperOil for frying8 corn tortillas (6 inches), cut into 1/4-inch stripsSour cream, optional Preparation Place tomatoes cut side down on a broiler pan; broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 15-20 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 cup water1/4 cup dried cranberries1 unpeeled medium orange, seeded and finely chopped (about 1-1/4 cups)1/2 cup sugar1 tablespoon lemon juice1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamonDash ground gingerDash ground cloves8 ounces Brie or cream cheese1/4 cup chopped pecans, toastedAssorted crackers Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in cranberries; remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Drain cranberries, reserving 1 tablespoon soaking liquid....

Ingredients 1 pound uncooked fettuccine1 package (6 ounces) baby spinach2 tablespoons olive oil4 garlic cloves, minced1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined2 medium plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute spinach in oil for 2 minutes or until leaves begins to wilt. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer....

Ingredients 5 tablespoons mayonnaise4-1/2 teaspoons prepared horseradish1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese3 tablespoons butter, softened, divided1/2 teaspoon garlic powder4 hamburger buns, split1-1/2 pounds ground beef1/4 cup steak sauce4-1/2 teaspoons onion soup mix4 slices Swiss cheese1-1/2 pounds sliced fresh mushrooms2 green onions, chopped1/4 cup French-fried onionsSliced tomato and lettuce, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and horseradish; cover and refrigerate until serving. In another small bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon butter and garlic powder; spread over bun tops....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup cold butter, cubedFILLING:1 cup sugar3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch1-1/2 cups cold water3 tablespoons corn syrup1/4 cup strawberry gelatin powder1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 quart fresh raspberries Preparation In a bowl, combine flour and confectioners’ sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until edges are golden brown....

Ingredients 1 package (17-1/2 ounces) peanut butter cookie mix3 tablespoons canola oil1 tablespoon water1 large egg1 package (10 ounces) peanut butter chips2/3 cup corn syrup1/4 cup butter, cubed2 cups Rice Krispies2 cups salted peanuts2 teaspoons vanilla extract3 cups miniature marshmallows Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cookie mix, oil, water and egg. Press onto the bottom of a greased 13-in. x 9-in. pan. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until set....

Ingredients 8 medium potatoes, peeled and diced1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper1 medium onion, finely chopped1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1 cup milk or half-and-half cream1/2 cup dry bread crumbs3 tablespoons butter, melted Preparation In a greased 2-qt. baking dish, layer a third of the potatoes. Combine flour, salt and pepper; sprinkle a third over potatoes. Top with a third of the onion....

Ingredients 3 cups frozen pitted tart cherries1 cup sugar1/3 cup white wine or grape juice1/2 teaspoon almond extract1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation Place cherries in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Add remaining ingredients; cover and pulse until blended. Pour into a freezer container. Cover and freeze until firm.

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar1 cup molasses1 cup hot water1 egg3 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons ground ginger2 teaspoons ground allspice1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground clovesFROSTING:1/2 cup shortening1/2 cup butter, softened2 to 3 teaspoons lemon juice4 cups confectioners’ sugar Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Beat in molasses and water until blended. Combine the flour, ginger, allspice, baking soda and cloves; gradually add to the creamed mixture....

Ingredients 2 eggs1/2 cup green or red chili salsa1 cup seasoned bread crumbs2 pounds ground beef1/2 pound bulk pork sausageAdditional salsa, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine eggs, salsa and bread crumbs. Crumble beef and sausage over mixture and mix well. Press into an ungreased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake, uncovered, 1 hour or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°; drain. Top with additional salsa if desired....

Ingredients 2 lb. boneless pork butt 2 tbsp. cider vinegar 1 tbsp. vegetable oil coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 medium red onion 1 tbsp. finely chopped garlic 1 tbsp. cocoa powder 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 tsp. ground cardamom 1/4 c. coarsely chopped chipotle chiles in adobo sauce 1 sweet potato 1 medium turnip Cooked basmati rice (optional) 1 plum tomato coarsely chopped fresh cilantro...

Ingredients 1 pound bulk Italian sausage3 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth2 pounds zucchini, diced2 medium green peppers, diced2 cups thinly sliced celery1 cup chopped onion2 teaspoons Italian seasoning1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon garlic powder3 cups cooked macaroni Preparation In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, brown and crumble sausage; drain. Add tomatoes, broth, zucchini, green peppers, celery, onion and seasonings; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 loaf (8 ounces) day-old French bread, cut into 1/2-inch slices6 large eggs, beaten2 cups 2% milk4 teaspoons Dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup minced chives, divided1-1/2 cups shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese, divided Preparation Arrange half of the bread slices in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, mustard, salt, pepper and 1/4 cup chives. Pour half of the egg mixture over bread; sprinkle with 1 cup cheese....

Ingredients 6 cups frozen shoestring potatoes1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 teaspoons Italian seasoning1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation Place potatoes on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Combine remaining ingredients; sprinkle over potatoes and mix gently. Bake until the potatoes are browned and crisp, 4-5 minutes longer.

Ingredients 1 small onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil1-1/2 cups diced fresh tomatoes1/2 cup tomato sauce4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dill weed1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon honey1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese1/2 cup minced fresh parsley Preparation In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil for 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, dill, mustard, honey and salt....

Ingredients 1 1/2 c. canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock 1 3/4 tsp. salt 1 c. plus 2 tablespoons couscous 1 large tomato 1 c. frozen petite peas 1/2 c. Chopped fresh mint 5 tbsp. olive oil 2 tbsp. lemon juice fresh-ground black pepper 1 lb. large shrimp Preparation Step 1In a medium saucepan, bring the broth and 1 teaspoon of the salt to a boil. Stir in the couscous....