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Ingredients 2 large eggs, room temperature1/3 cup creamy peanut butter1/3 cup sugar1/3 cup light corn syrup1/3 cup dark corn syrup1/3 cup butter, melted1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup salted peanuts1 pie shell (9 inches), unbakedOptional: Whipped cream or ice cream Preparation In a large bowl, lightly beat eggs. Gradually add the peanut butter, sugar, corn syrups, butter and vanilla until well blended. Fold in peanuts. Pour into the crust. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until set....

Ingredients 2 c. blackberries 2 c. blueberries 2 c. raspberries 3/4 c. Plus 2 Tbsp. Sugar 2 tbsp. cornstarch 1 tbsp. lemon juice 1 tsp. lemon zest kosher salt 1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. lemon zest 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1 Stick cold butter, cut into cubes 2/3 c. heavy cream, plus more for brushing Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 375º.Step 2In a large bowl, toss all berries with 3/4 cup sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and lemon zest....

Ingredients 1 loaf (10-3/4 ounces) frozen pound cake, thawed1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling or flavor of your choice1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed1/2 cup chopped pecans Preparation Using a long serrated knife, cut cake horizontally into 3 layers. Place bottom cake layer on a serving plate; top with half of the pie filling. Repeat layers. Top with remaining cake layer. Frost top and sides of cake with whipped topping....

Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped green pepper1 to 2 teaspoons butter1/2 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices1/2 small head cabbage, coarsely chopped (about 3 cups)1/4 cup chicken broth or waterSalt to taste, optionalPepper to taste Preparation In a large skillet, saute onion and green pepper in butter until crisp-tender. Add sausage; cook and stir until browned. Add the cabbage, broth, salt if desired and pepper....

Ingredients 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed2 cups water2 bay leaves1/2 cup dried cranberries1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley3 tablespoons vegetable oil2 teaspoons lemon juice1 teaspoon honey1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper Preparation In a small saucepan, combine the lentils, water and bay leaves; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until lentils are tender. Drain and discard bay leaves....

Ingredients 2 packages (10 ounces each) fresh spinach3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided1/2 cup fat-free cottage cheese1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 prebaked 12-inch thin pizza crust1 medium tomato, chopped1/4 cup chopped green onions1/4 cup sliced ripe olives1 teaspoon minced fresh basil1 teaspoon olive oil1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar1 garlic clove, minced1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese Preparation In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute spinach for 2-3 minutes or until wilted; remove from the skillet....

Ingredients All-purpose flour, for surface 1 (14-oz.) box puff pastry, thawed 1/4 c. demerara sugar Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 400°. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and flour a clean work surface. Lay puff pastry out on surface with the longer sides on the left and right and shorter sides at the top and bottom. Smooth any seams as needed.Step 2Sprinkle with most of the sugar in an even layer....

Ingredients 12 reduced-fat Oreo cookies, crushed1 quart low-fat vanilla frozen yogurt, softened1/3 cup chocolate syrup1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts1 carton (8 ounces) frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed Preparation Set aside 1 tablespoon cookie crumbs. Sprinkle the remaining crumbs into an 11x7-in. dish coated with cooking spray. Freeze for 10 minutes. Gently spread frozen yogurt over crumbs. Drizzle with chocolate syrup and sprinkle with peanuts. Spread with whipped topping; sprinkle with reserved crumbs....

Ingredients 1/2 to 3/4 cup cranberry juice1 cup strawberry yogurt1-1/2 cups frozen unsweetened strawberries1 cup frozen unsweetened raspberries1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar Preparation In a blender, combine all ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Pour into chilled glasses; serve immediately.

Ingredients 2 medium zucchini, sliced diagonally 1/4-in. thick2 cups fresh broccoli florets2 large carrots, julienned2 medium sweet red peppers, julienned1/4 cup olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced3/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepperSAUCE:2 cups finely chopped baby portobello mushrooms1 large onion, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons olive oil2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes3 teaspoons Italian seasoning3/4 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon pepperFILLING:1-1/4 cups ricotta cheese1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 egg, lightly beaten2 teaspoons dried basilASSEMBLY:12 no-cook lasagna noodles3 cups shredded Italian cheese blend...

Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil1/2 teaspoon celery salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt2 cups fresh pumpkin seeds Preparation In a small bowl, combine the oil, celery salt, garlic powder and seasoned salt. Add pumpkin seeds; toss to coat. Spread a quarter of the seeds in a single layer on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 minute; stir. Microwave 2-3 minutes longer or until seeds are crunchy and lightly browned, stirring after each minute....

Ingredients 2 cups shortening2 cups sugar2 cups molasses4 large eggs10 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons ground ginger2 tablespoons ground cinnamon2 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons ground nutmeg2 teaspoons ground cloves1/2 cup crushed Jolly Rancher hard candiesBlack shoestring licorice1-1/2 teaspoons waterRed paste food coloringNew paintbrushROYAL ICING:1 package (2 pounds) confectioners’ sugar6 tablespoons meringue powder12 to 14 tablespoons water6 tablespoons ground cinnamonCardboard cake board (at least 14-in. x 10-in.)DECORATIONS:Green and red paste food coloring, corn syrup, ice cream sugar cones, green sprinkles, cornflakes, Rolo candies and flaked coconut...

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar1/3 cup molasses1 large egg, room temperature2 tablespoons water2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon ground allspiceFrosting of choice Preparation Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in molasses, egg and water. In another bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients minus frosting; gradually beat into creamed mixture....

Ingredients 1 loaf (8 ounces) French bread, cut into 16 slices2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided8 bacon strips, halved1/3 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons minced chives2 teaspoons lemon juice16 fresh basil leaves16 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes1/4 cup prepared pesto2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Brush bread slices with 2 tablespoons oil and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 5-6 minutes on each side or until lightly browned....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese Preparation In a microwave-safe dish, combine the beans, oil, garlic and salt. Cover and microwave on high for 5-7 minutes or until tender, stirring twice. Stir in cheese. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 12 frozen cheese ravioli1/3 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 cup canned diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic1 cup fresh baby spinach1/4 cup sliced ripe olives1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese Preparation Cook ravioli according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook beef over medium heat 4-6 minutes or until no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 4 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1 can chopped green chiles, drained2 tablespoons mayonnaise1/4 teaspoon garlic powderDash seasoned salt12 slices white bread6 slices tomato1/4 cup butter, melted Preparation In a small bowl, mix the first 7 ingredients until blended. Spread over half the bread slices. Top with tomato and remaining bread. Brush outsides of sandwiches with melted butter. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, toast sandwiches in batches over medium-low heat until golden brown and heated through, 3-4 minutes on each side....

Ingredients 1 (12-oz.) package egg noodles 2 tbsp. butter 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 lb. sirloin, cut into 1" pieces Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 lb. baby Bella mushrooms, thinly sliced 1/2 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves 1 tbsp. tomato paste 4 c. low-sodium beef or chicken broth, divided 2 tsp. dijon mustard 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce...

Ingredients 2 medium eggplants, sliced lengthwise into 1/4”-thick strips kosher salt Freshly ground pepper 1 1/2 c. marinara sauce 1 Egg, lightly beaten 1 1/2 c. ricotaa 1/2 c. finely grated Parmesan 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella 1 Garlic clove, minced Small handful of basil, torn into pieces Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Step 2Lay eggplant slices on a paper towel-lined pan. Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 15 minutes to draw out moisture....

Ingredients 1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust1 can (8 ounces) pizza sauce4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese2 ounces sliced deli ham, cut into 1/2-in. stripsOptional toppings: sweet pepper slices, tomatoes, fully cooked sausage, mushrooms, ripe olives, pineapple, pepperoni, yellow summer squash, red onion, broccoli florets, crumbled feta cheese, minced fresh basil and minced fresh chives Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Unroll pizza crust and press to fit into a greased 15x10x1-in....