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Ingredients 1 1/3 cups garden vegetable cream cheese spread, softened 20 pieces (3 1/2 inches each) celery 3 slices (1 oz each) deli sliced cooked ham 10 sweetened dried cranberries Preparation Place cream cheese in resealable food-storage plastic bag. Cut 1/2 inch off 1 corner. Pipe about 1 tablespoon into each celery piece. Cut ham slices lengthwise into 16 pieces. Cut pieces crosswise into 1 inch pieces. Place about 12 ham pieces over cream cheese to look like “bandages;” use tip of knife to tuck in ends of ham along celery edge....

Ingredients 1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt 1/2 teaspoon curry powder Coarse salt 1 teaspoon lime juice 1 can (15.5 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained 2 scallions, finely chopped 3/4 cup cooked basmati rice 3 tablespoons shredded carrot 2 tablespoons dried breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, plus leaves for serving 2 tablespoons olive oil Arugula, cucumber, and carrot for serving Preparation In a small bowl, combine yogurt, curry powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and lime juice....

Ingredients 1 can (8 oz) Immaculate Baking Co. Refrigerated Organic Crescent Rolls 6 eggs salt and pepper to taste 1/3 cup chopped bell pepper 1/3 cup chopped red onion 1/3 cup diced cooked ham 1 cup shredded cheddar jack cheese Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Unroll dough in 1 sheet; press evenly into bottom and 1 inch up sides of ungreased 13x9-inch baking pan. Press perforations to seal. Prick all over with fork....

Ingredients 3 bright-red apples Lemon juice Wire rack Spray varnish, if desired Glue gun and glue sticks 1 pound mixed nuts, in shells 12 cinnamon sticks, 3 1/2 inches 20 whole bay leaves Purchased evergreen garland, 6 feet long Preparation Heat oven to 200°F. Cut apples lengthwise from stem end through core into 1/4-inch slices. Dip apples into lemon juice to prevent browning; place on wire racks. Carefully place wire racks on oven rack....

Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 cups whole or 2% milk 1/2 cup dry sherry or other dry white wine or white grape juice 3 large egg yolks, beaten 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 1 tablespoon vanilla 2 packages (3 oz each) ladyfingers (24 ladyfingers)* 1/2 cup strawberry preserves 1 pint (2 cups) fresh strawberries, sliced, or 1 box (10 oz) frozen sliced strawberries, thawed, drained...

Ingredients 3 tablespoons Garlic Oil 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 2 anchovies, minced 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation In a small bowl, whisk together garlic oil with some cloves, vinegar, anchovies, and Parmesan. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Drizzle over salad greens. Related Video

Ingredients Grape Ice Ring 3 cans (12 ounces each) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed 1 can (12 ounces) frozen white grape juice concentrate, thawed 2 1/2 quarts cold water 1 teaspoon ground ginger 2 bottles (28 ounces each) ginger ale, chilled Preparation Make Grape Ice Ring (below). Mix concentrates, water and ground ginger in large punch bowl; stir in ginger ale. Place Grape Ice Ring, fruit side up, in punch bowl....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon agave nectar 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon chili garlic paste 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground coriander 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/2 lb jicama, peeled, cut into 3x1/4-inch julienne strips 1/2 English (seedless) cucumber, cut into 3x1/4-inch julienne strips (about 1 cup) 4 oranges, peeled, sectioned 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped (1/2 cup)...

Ingredients 2 tablespoons taco sauce 2 teaspoons honey 1/4 cup mayonnaise 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 4 pineapple slices (from 8-oz. can) 4 (1/2-oz.) slices Monterey Jack cheese 4 kaiser rolls, split 4 lettuce leaves Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small bowl, combine taco sauce and honey; mix well. To make mayonnaise mixture for rolls, in another small bowl, combine mayonnaise and 2 teaspoons of the taco sauce mixture; blend well....

Ingredients 1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise 2 medium green onions, chopped (2 tablespoons) 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish 1 1/2 teaspoons capers, drained 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 4 grouper fillets, about 1 1/2 inches thick (6 oz each) 3 teaspoons olive oil 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 4 white wheat hamburger buns 4 leaves green leaf lettuce Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small bowl, stir mayonnaise, onions, relish, capers, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce with whisk until well blended....

Ingredients 1/2 cup barbecue sauce 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 to 2 teaspoons red pepper sauce 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 3 pork tenderloins (2 1/4 lb) 3 large red or yellow bell peppers, roasted and cut into strips 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Salt, to taste 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped...

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 4 cups packed torn fresh kale leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup halved pitted mixed olives 1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1 cup milk 2 eggs Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch quiche dish or glass pie plate with cooking spray. In large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 1 tub (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Lemon Frosting Yellow food color 1 container (1 lb) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting 24 semisweet chocolate chips 48 miniature semisweet chocolate chips 1 bag (7 oz) peach-flavored gummy ring candies Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans)....

Ingredients 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1 large onion, finely chopped (about 2 cups) 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 1/2 pounds russet potatoes (about 5 potatoes), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes 8 cups Homemade Chicken Stock, or canned low-sodium chicken broth, skimmed of fat 8 ounces chorizo sausage, halved lengthwise 3/4 pounds kale, stems removed, very thinly sliced Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper...

Ingredients 1 3/4 pounds russet potatoes (3 to 5, depending on size), scrubbed 1/4 cup full-fat ricotta (2 ounces) 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (we use Diamond Crystal), plus more for serving Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg 2/3 cup unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more as needed and for dusting 1 1/2 cups Creamy Tomato Sauce 1 ounce Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated (1/2 cup), plus more for serving Freshly ground pepper and fresh basil leaves, for serving Preparation Preheat oven to 400°F....

Ingredients 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature 2 large eggs 3/4 cup sugar 1 (1/4-ounce) envelope gelatin 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree 3 large egg yolks 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 3 large egg whites 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted unsalted butter, plus more, unmelted, for pan 1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/4 cup sugar 1 cup very cold heavy cream 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Preparation Make the crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Ingredients 4 cups 2-inch cubes day-old bread (5 to 7 slices) 1 cup raspberries 1/2 cup raisins 2 1/2 cups low-fat milk 1/2 cup fat-free cholesterol-free egg product 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray square baking dish, 8x8x2 inches, with cooking spray. Mix all ingredients; let stand 15 minutes. Spread mixture in baking dish....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon roasted-garlic hummus (from 10-oz container) 1 tablespoon soft goat cheese (from 5.3-oz container) 2 tablespoons chopped pitted kalamata olives 4 small ciabatta rolls (4 inch), cut in half horizontally 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 3/4 cup sliced peeled cucumber 2 large plum (Roma) tomatoes, cut into thin slices 1/4 small red onion, cut into thin slices 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into thin strips 8 radicchio leaves Preparation In small bowl, mix hummus and goat cheese....

Ingredients 3 1/4 pounds red cabbage (from 2 heads), cored and cut into 3/4-inch-thick wedges 2 pounds green cabbage, cored and cut into 3/4-inch-thick wedges 6 thyme sprigs 2 tablespoons plus 1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Toss cabbages with thyme and oil. Season with salt and pepper. Roast cabbages on 2 rimmed baking sheets, tossing every 15 minutes, until tender and slightly charred, about 1 hour 15 minutes....

Ingredients 4 red bell peppers 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 large onions, chopped (2 cups) 3 cloves garlic, sliced 2 cups vegetable broth or reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 cup water 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves 1/2 yellow bell pepper, diced 8 small (cherry-size) mozzarella balls, quartered 4 slices crusty multigrain or whole wheat bread Preparation Set oven control to broil. On rack in broiler pan, place red bell peppers....