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Ingredients 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/8 teaspoon ground mustard1 pound beef top sirloin steak, thinly sliced2 tablespoons butter1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed beef consomme, undiluted1/2 cup dry red wine or beef broth1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained1/4 cup chopped green onions1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauceHot cooked linguine Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine flour and mustard. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. In a large skillet, brown beef in butter....

Ingredients 2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 medium onion, finely chopped3/4 cup dry bread crumbs1/4 cup 2% milk1 cup barbecue sauce, divided1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 pounds ground beefRUB:2 teaspoons chili powder1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/4 teaspoon onion powder1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Preparation Soak hickory and mesquite chips or pellets; add to smoker according to manufacturer’s directions. Heat to 225°. In a large bowl, combine eggs, onion, bread crumbs, milk, 1/4 cup barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1 large egg2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg1/2 cup molasses1/4 cup orange juice2 teaspoons grated orange zestGLAZE:1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 to 2 tablespoons orange juice Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking soda and spices. Combine the molasses, orange juice and zest....

Ingredients 8 cups coarsely crumbled cornbread4 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped1 medium green pepper, finely chopped1 medium onion, finely chopped2 celery ribs, finely chopped1/2 cup turkey giblets, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1-1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper3 large eggs, lightly beaten3 cups chicken broth Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine first 10 ingredients. In another bowl, whisk eggs and broth. Add to bread mixture; stir until moistened....

Ingredients 6 hard-boiled large eggs2 tablespoons mayonnaise2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish, drained1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Optional: Paprika and fresh dill Preparation Slice eggs in half lengthwise. Remove yolks; set whites aside. In a small bowl, mash yolks. Stir in the mayonnaise, relish, mustard, salt and pepper. Pipe or spoon into egg whites. Refrigerate until serving. If desired, sprinkle with paprika before serving.

Ingredients 3/4 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)2-1/4 cups water1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce2 teaspoons chili powder1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/8 teaspoon salt1 package (7 ounces) thin spaghetti, broken into thirds1 pound zucchini (about 4 small), cut into chunks1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Remove beef and set aside. In the same skillet, combine the water, tomato sauce, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin and salt; bring to a boil....

Ingredients Dough for double-crust pie4-1/2 cups sliced fresh plums2/3 cup sugar1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten1/2 cup orange juice1 teaspoon grated orange zest2 tablespoons butterVanilla ice cream, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, roll half the dough to 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate or cast-iron skillet. Trim even with rim. Arrange plums in crust....

Ingredients 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 3/4 c. unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder 1/4 tsp. Coarse salt 1/4 tsp. finely ground pepper 1 tbsp. good-quality instant espresso powder 1 tsp. good-quality instant espresso powder 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 3/4 c. unsalted butter 1 c. granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 tbsp. milk 1 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract Chocolate Whipped Cream Preparation Step 1Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, salt, pepper, espresso powder, and cinnamon in a large bowl; set aside....

Ingredients 1 prebaked 12-inch thin pizza crust3 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise3 tablespoons spicy brown mustard3 tablespoons honey1/2 teaspoon garlic powder2 cups cubed cooked turkey1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms5 cooked bacon strips, chopped1 cup shredded Swiss cheese Preparation Place crust on an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, honey and garlic powder. Add turkey; toss to coat. Spread over crust. Top with mushrooms, bacon and cheese. Bake at 450° for 9-11 minutes or until cheese is melted....

Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef2 to 3 hot chili peppers of your choice3 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1 medium onion, chopped1 medium green pepper, seeded and chopped2 teaspoons chili powder2 teaspoons cider vinegar1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon pepper2 to 4 cups tomato juice Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons Italian salad dressing2 croissants, split1 cup fresh baby spinach1 plum tomato, thinly sliced1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese Preparation Brush salad dressing over the cut sides of croissants. On the bottom halves, layer the spinach, tomato and feta cheese; replace tops.

Ingredients 3/4 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced1/2 cup chopped green onions1/3 cup finely chopped celery2 tablespoons butter2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, drained and squeezed dry1/8 teaspoon salt2 eggs, beaten4 slices day-old whole wheat bread, crumbled2 tablespoons dried minced onion4 teaspoons herb and garlic onion soup mix1/4 teaspoon pepper2 pounds lean ground turkey Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, green onions and celery in butter until tender....

Ingredients 3 celery ribs, chopped1 large apple, peeled and chopped1 small onion, chopped1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon butter1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth, divided2 packages (12 ounces each) frozen cooked winter squash, thawedSalad croutons and grated Parmesan cheese, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, saute the celery, apple and onion in oil and butter until tender. Stir in the garlic, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper; cook 1 minute longer....

Ingredients 1/2 stick cold unsalted butter 1/2 c. light-brown sugar c. all-purpose flour 1/2 c. old-fashioned rolled oats 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon tsp. Coarse salt 2 oz. pine nuts 4 apricots 12 oz. strawberries 1/2 c. sugar 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice 1 tsp. cornstarch 1 pinch salt 1 pt. strawberry ice cream Preparation Step 1Combine all the crumble ingredients in a medium bowl and massage together with your fingers until the butter is incorporated and the mixture forms small clumps....

Ingredients 1 tbsp. Cooking oil 4 salmon steaks salt fresh-ground black pepper 1/2 c. red wine 2 scallions 3 tbsp. butter Preparation Step 1Heat the oven to 450°F. Put the oil in a small stainless-steel, enameled or nonstick roasting pan and heat in the oven for 5 minutes. Season the fish with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Put the fish in the hot pan; cook in the oven until just done, about 8 minutes....

Ingredients 2 sweet onions 2 jalapeños extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 c. cider vinegar 1/4 c. plus 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 1/4 c. Grainy mustard 1/4 c. Dijon mustard 1/4 tsp. caraway seeds 1/4 tsp. turmeric 1 tsp. cornstarch dissolved in 2 teaspoons water Salt and freshly ground pepper 3 lb. mixed sausages (see Tips & Techniques) Preparation Step 1Light a grill. Skewer each onion slice with a toothpick. Thread the jalapeños on a skewer....

Ingredients 3 medium carrots, sliced3 tablespoons butter3 small zucchini, thinly sliced1 medium red onion, chopped2 tablespoons brown sugar Preparation In a large skillet, saute carrots in butter for 3 minutes. Add the zucchini and onion; saute 6-8 minutes longer or until crisp-tender. Add brown sugar; cook and stir until dissolved.

Ingredients 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce4 teaspoons sesame oil2 garlic cloves, minced4 cups shredded cooked chicken breast3 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese1 jar (10 ounces) sweet-and-sour sauce2 cups chopped fresh baby spinach1 cup thinly sliced green onions (about 8)1/2 cup chopped salted peanutsSesame rice crackers Preparation Mix soy sauce, sesame oil and garlic; toss with chicken. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour. Spread cream cheese onto a large serving plate; top with sweet-and-sour-sauce, spinach and chicken....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups butter, softened1 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 tablespoon vanilla extract4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1 package (10 ounces) miniature semisweet chocolate chips1 cup finely chopped walnuts, optional 1 package (10 to 12 ounces) white baking chipsWhite nonpareils Preparation Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Add chocolate chips and, if desired, walnuts; mix well....

Ingredients 1 pound sweet potatoes (about 2 small)Pastry for single-crust pie 1/4 cup butter, softened1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice1/4 teaspoon salt1 large egg, room temperature1/4 cup heavy whipping cream1 tablespoon bourbon or 1 tablespoon whipping cream plus 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractTOPPING:2 tablespoons butter, softened2 tablespoons dark brown sugar2 tablespoons dark corn syrup1/2 cup chopped pecans Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Pierce potatoes several times with a fork; place on a foil-lined baking sheet....