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Ingredients 4 lb. stone fruits (peaches, nectarines, and apricots) 3/4 c. granulated sugar 2 tbsp. cornstarch 1 c. all-purpose flour c. light brown sugar 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. kosher salt 1 stick cold unsalted butter 2 tbsp. cold unsalted butter 1 c. thick-cut rolled oats Preparation Step 1Make the filling: In a bowl, toss the fruit with the granulated sugar and cornstarch and let stand for 10 minutes.Step 2Meanwhile, make the topping: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F....

Ingredients 1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)11 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 large eggs1 cup sour cream2 pints fresh strawberries, hulledConfectioners’ sugar, optional Preparation Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Remove foil and set shell aside. In a bowl, combine cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth. Add eggs; mix until combined....

Ingredients 4 bone-in pork loin chops (7 ounces each)1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon canola oil3/4 cup strong brewed coffee2 tablespoons steak sauce1 tablespoon molasses1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1 ounce semisweet chocolate, chopped Preparation Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, cook chops in oil over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°. Remove and keep warm....

Ingredients 2 medium zucchini, julienned1 medium green pepper, julienned2 tablespoons olive oil3 plum tomatoes, chopped4 green onions, chopped1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil3 teaspoons chili powder1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined1/2 pound bay scallops1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperHot cooked couscousThinly sliced fresh basil leaves, optional Preparation In a large skillet, saute zucchini and green pepper in oil until tender....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups milk4 large eggs3 tablespoons butter, melted1 cup all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons sugar1/8 teaspoon saltFILLING:3 tablespoons butter4-1/2 cups chopped fresh broccoli6 green onions, chopped2 teaspoons minced garlic, divided1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, divided1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 pound uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth1 envelope bearnaise sauce Preparation In a large bowl, combine the milk, eggs and butter. Combine the flour, sugar and salt; add to milk mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 4 bacon strips4 lamb shoulder blade chops, trimmed2-1/4 cups thinly sliced peeled potatoes1 cup thinly sliced carrots1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup chopped onion2 garlic cloves, minced1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1/3 cup 2% milk1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained Preparation Wrap bacon around lamb chops; secure with toothpicks. Place in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 1-1/2 hours....

Ingredients 2 pork tenderloins (1 pound each), cut into 2-inch pieces1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 large carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices2 celery ribs, coarsely chopped1 medium onion, coarsely chopped3 cups beef broth2 tablespoons tomato paste1/3 cup pitted dried plums (prunes), chopped4 garlic cloves, minced2 bay leaves1 fresh rosemary sprig1 fresh thyme sprig1/3 cup Greek olives, optionalChopped fresh parsley, optionalHot cooked mashed potatoes, optional Preparation Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper; transfer to a 4-qt....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 cup mayonnaise2 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons sugar1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removedThinly sliced green onions, optional Assorted crackers Preparation In a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker, combine the first six ingredients; stir in crab. Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours or until heated through. If desired, sprinkle with green onions....

Ingredients 2 pounds smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch slices1/4 cup finely chopped onion3 bacon strips, finely chopped3/4 cup honey barbecue sauce1/4 cup packed brown sugar1 tablespoon prepared horseradish2 teaspoons water2 teaspoons minced garlic1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakesHot cooked rice Preparation In a Dutch oven, saute the kielbasa, onion and bacon until onion is tender; drain. Add the barbecue sauce, brown sugar, horseradish, water, garlic and pepper flakes....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup yellow cornmeal2 tablespoons sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/2 teaspoon salt1 large egg1 cup sour cream1/3 cup milk2 tablespoons butter, melted Preparation In a medium bowl, combine dry ingredients. In another bowl, beat egg, sour cream, milk and butter; add to cornmeal mixture and mix just until combined. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 6 ounces coffee liqueur6 teaspoons sugar4 cups hot brewed coffeeWhipped cream and chocolate curls Preparation Divide liqueur and sugar among four mugs. Add coffee. Top with whipped cream and chocolate curls. Serve immediately.

Ingredients ICE CREAM:1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream1 cup whole milk, divided1/2 cup sugar6 large egg yolks1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmegCREAM PUFFS:1 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon ground ginger1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 cup water6 tablespoons butter, cubed1/4 teaspoon salt4 large eggs, room temperature Preparation In a large saucepan, heat cream and 1/2 cup milk to 175°; stir in sugar until dissolved....

Ingredients 7 cups water1-1/4 cups packed light brown sugar1/2 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce1/3 cup honey9 orange-flavored black tea bags12 medium pearsSAUCE:1/2 cup creme fraiche or sour cream1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon grated orange zest Preparation In a Dutch oven, combine the water, brown sugar, cranberry sauce and honey. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; add tea bags. Cover and steep for 5-8 minutes. Meanwhile, core pears from bottom, leaving stems intact....

Ingredients 1 c. pomegranate seeds 3 tbsp. finely chopped flat-leaf parsley 1 shallot 1/2 tsp. finely grated orange zest kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp. pomegranate molasses 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar 1 tbsp. honey 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard 15 oz. mixed spicy baby greens 3 Bosc pears Preparation Step 1In a small bowl, combine the pomegranate seeds with the parsley, shallot, and orange zest....

Ingredients unsalted butter 1/4 c. Unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 c. sugar 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 1 large egg yolk 1/4 c. warm water 1/4 c. buttermilk 2 tbsp. vegetable oil 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract Black Swiss Meringue 1/4 c. Black sprinkles Black Italian Meringue Buttercream Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter six (1 1/2-by-3-inch) dome flexible baking molds, and dust with cocoa, tapping out any excess....

Ingredients 1 carton (15 ounces) fat-free ricotta cheese2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream1/4 cup dry bread crumbs1 tablespoon Italian seasoning1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder2 cups tomato juice1 cup chunky salsa1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes14 uncooked manicotti shells Preparation In a large bowl, combine the ricotta, 1-1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, spinach, sour cream, bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and onion powder....

Ingredients 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 large shallot 6 medium scallions 1/2 jalapeno 1/2 c. dry white wine Freshly cracked black pepper 2 1/2 lb. cockles 4 slice toasted baguette 2 tbsp. chopped parsley Preparation Step 1In a large pot, heat the oil. Add the shallot and cook over moderately high heat until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add the scallion greens, jalapeño and wine and bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups uncooked medium pasta shells (about 4 ounces)1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 medium onion, chopped1 garlic clove, minced1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook and crumble beef with onion and garlic over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups fat-free milk3/4 cup egg substitute3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon salt2/3 cup strawberry spreadable fruit3 cups chopped fresh strawberries2 teaspoons confectioners’ sugar Preparation In a large bowl, combine the milk, egg substitute and vanilla. Combine the flour, sugar and salt; add to milk mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Coat a 7- or 8-in. nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Heat skillet over medium heat....

Ingredients 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed, undrained1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk2 tablespoons orange juice1/8 teaspoon red food coloring, optional2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped Preparation Place strawberries in a food processor; process until pureed. In a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and strawberries until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Transfer to a large bowl; refrigerate until chilled....