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Ingredients 4 medium carrots, sliced2 large onions, halved and sliced1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up, skin removed1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup chopped dried apricots1/2 cup raisins1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth1/4 cup tomato paste2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons lemon juice2 garlic cloves, minced1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon ground cinnamon3/4 teaspoon pepperHot cooked couscous Preparation Place carrots and onions in a greased 5-qt. slow cooker. Sprinkle chicken with salt; add to slow cooker....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon ground coriander2 teaspoons ground ginger2 teaspoons onion powder2 teaspoons garlic powder1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper1 teaspoon dried thyme3/4 teaspoon ground allspice3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon10 bone-in beef short ribs (about 5 pounds) 1 large sweet onion, chopped1/2 cup beef broth1 jar (10 ounces) apricot preserves3 tablespoons cider vinegar3 garlic cloves, minced Preparation Combine first 10 ingredients, reserving 2 tablespoons. Rub remaining seasoning mixture over ribs. Place onion and broth in a 6-qt....

Ingredients 5 tablespoons butter, divided1 tablespoon olive oil1 pound sole or whitefish filletsAll-purpose flour1 large egg, lightly beaten1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted2 tablespoons lemon juice1/4 cup dry white wine, optionalLemon wedges Preparation In a large skillet, heat 4 tablespoons butter and oil over medium heat. Dip fillets in flour, then in egg. Place in skillet; cook until lightly browned and the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 2 minutes on each side....

Ingredients Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)1/2 cup quick-cooking oats1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon grated orange or lemon peel1/3 cup cold butter, cubedFILLING:1 cup sugar3 tablespoons cornstarch1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 cup sour cream1 large egg, lightly beaten3 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, roll pastry dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in....

Ingredients 1 small onion, chopped1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped1 garlic clove, minced2 teaspoons vegetable oil1 can (16 ounces) refried beans2 tablespoons water1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon chili powder1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese Preparation In a large skillet, saute the onion, jalapeno and garlic in oil for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Stir in the beans, water, hot pepper sauce, cumin, chili powder and cayenne....

Ingredients 1 box chocolate cake, plus ingredients called for 1/2 c. unsalted butter, softened 1 c. confectioners’ sugar 7 1/2 oz. jar marshmallow crème 1 tsp. vanilla extract pinch of kosher salt 3/4 c. heavy cream 1 1/2 c. semisweet chocolate chips 1 tube store-bought vanilla icing Preparation Step 1Butter and flour two 9” cake pans. Prepare cake batter according to package instructions. Step 2Bake according to package instructions and let cool....

Ingredients 2 egg yolks from cage-free eggs 1 tsp. Dijon mustard 1 tsp. white wine vinegar salt Freshly cracked black pepper 1 c. sunflower or canola oil 2 tsp. orange juice A little grated orange zest Preparation Step 1Ensure that all the ingredients are at room temperature, in particular the eggs and oil: this makes emulsifying easier.Step 2Put the egg yolks, mustard, and vinegar in a mixing bowl. Add a pinch of salt and pepper....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups biscuit/baking mix1-1/2 cups canned sweet potatoes6 tablespoons milk1/3 cup butter, melted Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Place biscuit mix in a large bowl. In a small bowl, mash sweet potatoes; stir in milk and butter. Stir into biscuit mix just until moistened. Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto a greased baking sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Ingredients 12 hard-boiled large eggs1/2 cup mayonnaise1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon onion powder1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 cup flaked smoked salmonFresh dill sprigs Preparation Cut eggs lengthwise in half. Remove yolks, reserving whites. In a small bowl, mash yolks. Stir in mayonnaise and seasonings; gently stir in salmon. Spoon or pipe into egg whites; top with dill. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

Ingredients 1 small spaghetti squash (about 2 pounds)2 tablespoons water1/2 cup chopped sweet red or green pepper1/2 cup sliced green onions2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley2 teaspoons minced fresh dill or 3/4 teaspoon dill weed2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 3/4 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan; add 1/2 in....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, melted1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 large pears, peeled and sliced1/2 cup butter, softened1/3 cup sugar1 large egg1/3 cup molasses1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon ground ginger3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/2 cup warm waterIce cream, optional Preparation Pour melted butter into a 9-in. square baking pan; sprinkle with nuts and brown sugar. Arrange pears over nuts. In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes2 small parsnips3/4 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 medium onion, chopped2 cups finely shredded cabbage2 medium carrots, halved and sliced1 teaspoon dried thyme1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1/4 cup tomato paste1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken or beef broth1/2 cup frozen peas3/4 teaspoon salt, divided1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided1/4 cup 2% milk1 tablespoon butter Preparation Peel potatoes and parsnips and cut into large pieces; place in a large saucepan and cover with water....

Ingredients 1 pound bulk pork sausage3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided1/2 cup finely chopped onion, divided1/4 cup dry bread crumbs1/4 cup water4 bacon strips1 cup shredded raw potato1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper4 eggs1/4 cup milk1/8 teaspoon saltDash pepper1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation Combine sausage, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup onion, bread crumbs and water. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. pie pan, forming a rim along edge of pan....

Ingredients 1/2 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes2 medium Granny Smith apples, chopped1/4 cup dried cranberries1/4 cup chopped pecans1/4 teaspoon salt4 green onions, sliced4 large eggs Preparation In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook sausage and sweet potatoes over medium-high heat 8-10 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink, breaking sausage into crumbles. Add apples, cranberries, pecans and salt; cook and stir 4-6 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender....

Ingredients 3 large eggs1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk1/2 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1/4 cup finely chopped onion1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1 frozen deep-dish pie crust (9 inches) Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, pumpkin and milk until blended. Stir in bacon, mushrooms, onion and pepper. Toss cheese with flour; stir into egg mixture....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 6 1/2-pound New York strip steaks Salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 c. minced shallots One preserved sliced porcini mushrooms in oil 1/2 c. brandy 1/2 c. chicken stock 1/2 c. Crème fraîche 1/4 c. Chopped chives Preparation Step 1Heat 2 large skillets until very hot. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to each pan and swirl. Season the steaks with salt and pepper; add 3 to each skillet....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons cider vinegar1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/3 cup olive oil7 cups torn romaine Preparation In a blender, combine the vinegar, cheese and garlic powder; cover and process until combined. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Place romaine in a salad bowl; drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.

Ingredients 6 green onions, sliced1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup water1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce1/4 cup sesame oil3 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted2 tablespoons all-purpose flour4 garlic cloves, minced1 beef sirloin tip roast (3 pounds), thinly slicedAdditional sliced green onions and toasted sesame seedsHot cooked rice Preparation In a large shallow dish, mix the first 8 ingredients. Add beef; turn to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 8 hours or overnight. Pour beef and marinade into a 3-qt....

Ingredients 1/2 pound bacon strips, chopped1 medium onion, chopped3/4 cup white vinegar3/4 cup sugar2 cans (14 ounces each) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds Preparation In a large skillet, cook bacon and onions over medium heat until bacon is crisp and onions are just tender, 5-7 minutes. Add vinegar and sugar to skillet; cook and stir 5 minutes. Add sauerkraut and caraway seeds to skillet; stir to combine. Transfer mixture to a 4-qt....

Ingredients 16 frozen fully cooked homestyle meatballs (1/2 ounce each) , thawed1/2 cup sugar2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch1/3 cup white vinegar1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce1/2 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks, undrainedHot cooked rice, optional Preparation Place meatballs in a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, cornstarch, vinegar and soy sauce; pour over meatballs. Add green pepper. Cover and cook on low for 4-1/2 hours or until pepper is crisp-tender....