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Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter, melted4 teaspoons canola oil8 sheets phyllo dough (14x9-inch size)1 large lemon3 medium peaches, peeled and halved2 cups large fresh strawberries, stems removed4 slices fresh pineapple (1/2 inch thick)1/3 cup packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a small bowl, mix butter and oil. Brush a 15x10x1-in....

Ingredients 2 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each), split lengthwise1/2 cup olive oil2/3 cup white wine vinegar8 garlic cloves, minced1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro1/3 cup honey1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce2 to 3 tablespoons ground ginger1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakesDash pepper Preparation Place hens in a large resealable plastic bag. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour half into bag; add the hens. Seal bag and turn to coat....

Ingredients 1/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon cornstarchDash salt1/4 cup water1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juiceVanilla ice cream Preparation In a small saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Gradually whisk in water until smooth. Add blueberries, lemon zest and juice; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until thickened, 2-3 minutes (some berries will remain whole). Serve warm or chilled over ice cream....

Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef1 medium onion, chopped1 can (46 ounces) tomato juice1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained2 cups frozen cut green beans2 cups each finely chopped celery, cabbage and carrots1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients....

Ingredients 1/4 cup soy sauce2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 tablespoons tomato paste1 garlic clove, minced3/4 teaspoon dried oregano3/4 teaspoon pepper1 pound beef flank steak Preparation In a shallow dish, combine the first 6 ingredients. Cut an 1/8-in.-deep diamond pattern into both sides of steak. Place in dish and turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate overnight. Drain and discard marinade. Place steak on a broiler pan. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 7-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)....

Ingredients 1/3 cup finely chopped onion1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 cup whole milk1 cup half-and-half cream2 cups cooked long grain rice1 cup chopped cooked peeled shrimp1 cup crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained2 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon chopped pimientos1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided Preparation In a small saucepan, saute onion in butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. French vanilla coffee 2 c. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 stick unsalted butter 1 1/4 c. sugar 2 eggs 2 tbsp. vanilla extract 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 c. sour cream 2 egg yolks 1 vanilla bean 1 c. half-and-half Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour 1 (8" x 4") loaf pan; set aside. Combine coffee, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl; set aside....

Ingredients 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1/4 cup lemon juice4 cups sliced fresh strawberries, divided1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed and divided8 Oreo cookies, crushed Preparation Line an 8x4-in. loaf pan with foil, letting edges hang over sides; set aside. In a large bowl, combine milk and lemon juice; fold in 2 cups strawberries and 2 cups whipped topping. Transfer half of the mixture to prepared pan. Sprinkle with cookie crumbs; top with remaining strawberry mixture....

Ingredients 1 corned beef brisket with spice packet (2-1/2 pounds)1 medium head cabbage, cut into wedges1 pound small red potatoes, halvedDIJON GLAZE:2 tablespoons honey1 tablespoon thawed orange juice concentrate2 teaspoons Dijon mustardHORSERADISH SAUCE:1/4 cup butter, cubed2 to 3 tablespoons prepared horseradish2 tablespoons chopped green onion1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place brisket and contents of spice packet in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2-1/2 hours or until meat is tender....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons canola oil1 large green pepper, chopped1 large onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced3 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes, undrained2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles1/2 cup minced fresh parsley2 tablespoons chili powder1-1/4 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon pepperHot cooked rice or pastaOptional toppings: Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and sliced green onions Preparation In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 2-1/2 pounds potatoes (about 8 medium), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes8 thick-sliced bacon strips1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend4 green onions, chopped1/3 cup chopped green pepper1/3 cup chopped sweet red pepper1-1/2 cups reduced-fat mayonnaise2 tablespoons lime juice1 teaspoon seasoned salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro Preparation Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water....

Ingredients 6 hard-boiled large eggs2 tablespoons mayonnaise1 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon white vinegar1 teaspoon prepared mustard1/2 teaspoon saltOptional: Paprika and minced chives Preparation Slice eggs in half lengthwise; remove yolks and set whites aside. In a small bowl, mash yolks with a fork. Add the mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, mustard and salt; mix well. Stuff or pipe into egg whites. If desired, sprinkle with paprika and chives. Refrigerate until serving.

Ingredients 3/4 pound beef flat iron steak or top sirloin steak3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided 1/4 cup olive oil2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar2 teaspoons lemon juice5 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 6 cups)1 medium beefsteak tomato, sliced1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced4 radishes, thinly sliced1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese, optional Preparation Sprinkle steak with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in....

Ingredients 8 cups chopped fresh pumpkin (about 3 pounds)4 cups chicken broth3 small tart apples, peeled and chopped1 medium onion, chopped2 tablespoons lemon juice2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon saltTOASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS:1/2 cup fresh pumpkin seeds1 teaspoon canola oil1/8 teaspoon salt Preparation In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 8 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until pumpkin and apples are tender....

Ingredients 2 cups water1-1/2 cups sugar4 cups unsweetened apple juice1 cup unsweetened pineapple or orange juice1/2 cup lemon juice30 freezer pop molds or 20 paper cups (3 ounces each) and wooden pop sticks Preparation In a large saucepan, combine water and sugar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-4 minutes or until sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; stir in juices. Fill molds with 1/4 cup juice mixture or cups with 1/3 cup juice mixture....

Ingredients 4 cups water2-1/2 cups half-and-half cream24 garlic cloves, peeled and halved3 medium fennel bulbs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces2 tablespoons chopped fennel fronds1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted Preparation In a Dutch oven, bring the water, cream and garlic to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until garlic is very soft. Add fennel and fennel fronds; cover and simmer 15 minutes longer or until fennel is very soft....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil1 pound uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced1 tablespoon lemon juice1 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons minced fresh parsleyHot cooked pasta or rice Preparation In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute shrimp 3 minutes. Add garlic, lemon juice, cumin and salt; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink, 2-3 minutes. Stir in parsley....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup old-fashioned oats1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup semisweet chocolate chipsTOPPING:1 cup prepared chocolate frosting2/3 cup M&M’s minis3 ounces white candy coating, grated1/2 cup chopped gumdrops1 piece (10 to 12 inches) strawberry Fruit by the Foot Preparation In a bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, oats, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture....

Ingredients 1/2 cup olive oil1/3 cup molasses2 teaspoons minced garlic1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each) Preparation In a small bowl, combine the oil, molasses, garlic and lemon zest; reserve half the mixture for serving. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill salmon, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the hear for 6-8 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork, basting frequently with molasses mixture....

Ingredients 1 bone-in chicken breast half (8 ounces)1 medium potato, peeled and quartered1 large carrot, cut into 2-inch pieces1/2 cup fresh vegetables (broccoli florets, peas and/or green beans)1 tablespoon onion soup mix2/3 cup condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted Preparation Place chicken in the center of a piece of double-layered heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Place vegetables around chicken. Sprinkle with soup mix. Top with soup. Fold foil around vegetables and chicken and seal tightly....