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Ingredients 8 to 10 tart apples, peeled and sliced2 tablespoons cornstarch1 can (12 ounces) frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed2 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon lemon juice1 cup fresh or frozen raspberriesTOPPING:2 cups quick-cooking oats1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup chopped walnuts1/3 cup vegetable oil1/3 cup maple syrup Preparation Place the apples in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and apple juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened....

Ingredients 18 mini dill pickles 4 oz. cream cheese, softened 1/2 c. shredded cheddar 1 clove garlic, chopped 6 slices bacon, quartered Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 400º. Halve pickles, scoop out centers and discard.Step 2In a small bowl, stir together cream cheese, cheddar, and garlic until combined.Step 3Spoon mixture into pickles and wrap each with a cut slice of bacon. Step 4Transfer to a baking sheet and bake until mixture is warm and bacon is crispy, about 18 minutes....

Ingredients 2 c. barbecue sauce Juice of 1 lime 2 tbsp. honey 1 tbsp. hot sauce Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts (or drumsticks) Vegetable oil, for grill Preparation Step 1In a large bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, lime juice, honey, and hot sauce and season with salt and pepper. Set aside 1/2 cup for basting.Step 2Add chicken to bowl and toss until coated.Step 3Heat grill to high....

Ingredients 6 large green cabbage leaves (from 1 head) 5 large eggs 2 tbsp. whole milk 1 tbsp. butter Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2/3 c. shredded cheddar 1 avocado, sliced 1 c. quartered grape tomatoes 1 c. black beans, warmed 1/4 c. cilantro leaves (optional) Hot sauce, for serving Preparation Step 1In a large pot of boiling water, use tongs to dip cabbage leaves in water for 30 seconds to blanch....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar1 cup water8 cups cubed seedless watermelon2 tablespoons lemon juiceFresh mint leaves, optional Preparation In a small saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved; set aside. In a blender or food processor, process the watermelon in batches until pureed. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in the sugar syrup and lemon juice. Pour into a 13x9-in. dish; cover and freeze for 8 hours or until firm....

Ingredients 5 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon salt2 cups unsalted butter, cold2/3 to 1 cup ice waterAPPLE PIE FILLING:6 cups sliced peeled Golden Delicious apples2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened apple juice, divided3/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice3 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 teaspoon vanilla extractCHERRY PIE FILLING:1-1/4 cups sugar1/3 cup cornstarch3/4 cup cherry juice4 cups fresh or frozen pitted tart cherries, thawed1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon almond extractBLUEBERRY PIE FILLING:4 cups fresh blueberries, divided 3/4 cup water1 tablespoon butter3/4 cup sugar3 tablespoons cornstarch1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamonDash salt1 teaspoon lemon juice...

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar4 large eggs1 can (16 ounces) chocolate syrup1/2 teaspoon almond extract1 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon saltFROSTING:1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided1/4 teaspoon almond extract1/2 cup chopped almonds Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in chocolate syrup and extract....

Ingredients 4 cups water4 cups unsweetened apple juice1 cup sugar1 envelope unsweetened cherry soft drink mix1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/8 teaspoon ground cloves Preparation In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.

Ingredients 2 medium tart apples, sliced1 cup diced cooked chicken breast1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn, thawed1/2 cup chopped fresh tomatoes1/2 cup chopped onion1/4 teaspoon salt6 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmedOptional toppings: shredded lettuce, salsa and sour cream Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Toss together first 8 ingredients. Place 3/4 cup mixture on half of each tortilla. Fold tortillas to close; secure with toothpicks....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter1 small tart apple, peeled and sliced1/3 cup dried cranberries1/4 cup chopped pecans1 tablespoon brown sugar1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamonDash ground nutmeg 1 round (8 ounces) Brie cheeseAssorted crackers Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a saucepan, heat butter over medium heat. Add apple, cranberries, pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until apple is tender. Cut Brie horizontally in half; place bottom half in a 9-in....

Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 cup water3 cans (15-1/4 ounces each) apricot halves, drained1 tablespoon butterTOPPING:1 cup all-purpose flour1 tablespoon sugar1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons cold butter1/2 cup whole milk Preparation In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir in water until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1 minute. Reduce heat. Add apricots and butter; heat through....

Ingredients 1 can (15 ounces) reduced-sugar apricot halves1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons orange juice, divided1 teaspoon brown sugar1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups fat-free sugar-free frozen vanilla yogurt Preparation Drain apricots, reserving juice. Slice apricots; set aside. In a saucepan, combine 1/3 cup orange juice, brown sugar and reserved apricot juice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Combine cornstarch and remaining orange juice until smooth; stir into apricot juice mixture....

Ingredients 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 jar (7-1/2 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained1 medium onion, chopped4 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon each dried thyme, basil and oregano1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon olive oil1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable broth1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped1 cup heavy whipping cream1 cup whole milk2 tablespoons sherry2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro or 2 teaspoons dried cilantro flakes2 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 cup cold water1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning1/8 teaspoon pepper...

Ingredients 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs1/3 cup finely chopped onion1/4 cup 2% milk1 large egg, lightly beaten1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon pepper1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1/4 cup canola oil1 bottle (12 ounces) chili sauce1 jar (10 ounces) grape jelly Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls. In a large skillet, brown meatballs in oil on all sides....

Ingredients 1 c. sugar 1/2 c. lime juice 8 oz. butter 2 large eggs 1 c. sugar 2 tbsp. sugar 6 tbsp. lime juice 1 1/4 c. buttermilk 12 tbsp. butter 1 tbsp. lime zest 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 2 c. semolina flour 3/4 c. sugar 1 tbsp. baking powder 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt whipped cream Fresh berries Preparation Step 1To make lime curd: Fill a medium pot with 1 1/2 inches water; bring to a simmer....

Ingredients 1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced1-1/2 teaspoons chopped shallot1 cup each chopped fresh shiitake, baby portobello and white mushrooms1/4 cup dry red wine1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 package (12 ounces) wonton wrappers1 large egg1 tablespoon waterOil for deep-fat frying Preparation In a small skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles, 4-5 minutes; transfer to a large bowl....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef2 medium green peppers, cut into 1-inch chunks1 medium onion, cut into chunks2 garlic cloves, minced5 to 6 cups water2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1 tablespoon brown sugar2 to 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 cups uncooked spiral pastaCroutons, optional Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, green peppers and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink....

Ingredients 8 sheets phyllo dough (14x9 inches)6 tablespoons butter, melted2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries1/2 cup strawberry jelly1 cup whipped toppingSliced fresh strawberries and additional blueberries, optional Preparation Place 1 phyllo sheet in a greased 9-in. pie plate; brush with butter. Repeat 7 times; trim edges. (Keep remaining phyllo covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to prevent it from drying out....

Ingredients 1 1/2 c. finely crushed Nilla Wafers 4 tbsp. melted unsalted butter Pinch kosher salt 2 (8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened 3/4 c. granulated sugar 2 c. heavy cream 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 (3.4-oz.) package instant vanilla pudding mix 1 3/4 c. whole milk 5 large ripe bananas, sliced 48 Nilla wafers, plus more, crushed, for garnish Cool Whip or whipped cream, for topping Preparation Step 1Make crust: In a medium bowl, stir together Nilla wafers, butter, and salt....

Ingredients 1 lb. ground beef Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp. melted butter 3 slices cheese, such as American 3 hamburger buns 1 large tomato, thinly sliced Iceberg lettuce Minced white onion Preparation Step 1Shape beef into 3 equal-sized patties, about 1" wider than the bun. Season both sides of each patty liberally with salt and pepper. Press a wide, shallow indent into the center of each burger. Step 2If grilling: Heat grill or grill pan to high....