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Ingredients 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder roast, tied and patted dry Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 pints cherry tomatoes 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 4 teaspoons smoked paprika (or hot or sweet Hungarian paprika) Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Season pork with salt and pepper. In a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high....

Ingredients 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 egg 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder About 56 small pretzel twists About 28 wooden sticks with rounded ends, if desired 1 ounce semisweet baking chocolate 1/2 teaspoon shortening About 56 candy-coated chocolate candies About 28 red candy-coated chocolate candies or red cinnamon candies...

Ingredients 1/2 cup dry sherry or apple juice 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil 3 tablespoons soy sauce 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 1/2 pounds) Preparation Stir together sherry, oil and soy sauce. Cut chicken into strips, 6x1x1/4 inch. Pour sherry mixture over chicken in glass baking dish. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours but no longer than 24 hours, turning chicken occasionally. Set oven control to broil....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 large Vidalia onions, thinly sliced 2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon cinnamon Freshly ground black pepper 3 cups shredded English cheddar cheese 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup chicken stock Preparation Place a large saute pan over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil. Add sliced Vidalia onions and saute 12 to 15 minutes until softened and lightly caramelized....

Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray 1 carton (15 oz) light or part-skim ricotta cheese 1 1/2 packages (8 oz) reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel) 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 egg yolks 4 egg whites Apple Topper (see recipe, below) Preparation Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly coat a 9-inch springform pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside. In large mixing bowl, beat ricotta cheese, cream cheese, sugar, honey, applesauce, and flour with an electric mixer on medium to high speed until smooth....

Ingredients 1 bag (6 oz) fresh baby spinach leaves 3 teaspoons olive oil 1 1/2 lb lean ground turkey 1/4 cup basil pesto 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 oz provolone cheese, shredded (1/2 cup) 1/2 cup mayonnaise 12 mini burger buns (about 2 1/2 inches in diameter) Preparation Chop 3 cups of the spinach. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add chopped spinach; cook and stir 1 minute or until wilted....

Ingredients 16 whole large dates 3 oz soft chèvre (goat) cheese (1/3 cup) 1 tablespoon chopped toasted almonds 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel 1 tablespoon orange juice Fresh currants, if desired Preparation Cut each date lengthwise along one side; remove pit. Place goat cheese and almonds in quart-size resealable freezer plastic bag or decorating bag fitted with tip with large end; seal bag....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups crushed pretzels 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 box (1 lb 2.4 oz) Betty Crocker™ Original Supreme Premium brownie mix 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs 1 container (1 lb) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting 1 cup coarsely chopped pretzels 1 cup coarsely chopped mixed nuts Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, mix crushed pretzels, sugar and butter....

Ingredients 1 bunch kale, tough stems and ribs removed, leaves torn into pieces 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided Salt and pepper 1/2 medium white onion, diced small 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced small 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound ground dark-meat turkey 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained 1/3 cup ketchup 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 4 large potato hamburger buns Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Toss kale with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 2 lb beef flank steak or skirt steak 6 cups water (enough to cover steak) 1 large onion, cut into fourths 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1 bay leaf 1/4 cup olive oil 1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro 1/3 cup fresh lime juice or sour orange juice 1/2 teaspoon salt...

Ingredients 2 cups chicken broth 1 cup wild rice, rinsed 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 pound mixed fresh mushrooms (such as oyster, cremini, and shiitake), sliced Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions, plus more for garnish 4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar Preparation Bring broth to a boil in a small pot. Add rice, and reduce to a simmer. Cover, and cook until rice is just tender and almost all the liquid has been absorbed, about 40 minutes....

Ingredients 20 large cloves garlic, unpeeled, preferably fresh heads that are firm and have no sprouts 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground white pepper 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 4 tablespoons Roasted-Garlic Puree 2 teaspoons finely chopped chervil 1 teaspoon finely chopped marjoram 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger Coarse salt and freshly ground white pepper 2 quarts Homemade Chicken Stock Homemade Chicken Stock, or low-sodium canned...

Ingredients 6 cups Cinnamon Toast Crunch™ cereal 2 tablespoons salted butter 2 apples, peeled, finely chopped 2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 cup salted butter 5 cups miniature marshmallows 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation Place paper baking cup in each of 12 regular-size muffin cups. Place cereal in very large bowl; set aside. Heat 10-inch skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add apples; stir to coat in butter and cook 3 to 4 minutes....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice (from 2 limes) 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 Thai chile, thinly sliced 4 reserved Spiced Steak Kebabs 1 head butter lettuce, leaves torn into bite-size pieces 1/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves 2 scallions, thinly sliced 1/2 cup roasted salted peanuts, chopped Preparation In a small bowl, combine vegetable oil, lime juice, fish sauce, and chile. Remove beef and vegetables from kebabs....

Ingredients 2 whole wheat pita breads (7 inch) 1 tablespoon fat-free balsamic vinaigrette or fat-free Italian dressing 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 2 large plum (Roma) tomatoes, seeded, chopped (1 cup) 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1/3 cup plain fat-free hummus 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. On large cookie sheet, place pita breads. Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until slightly crisp....

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked regular brown rice 1 (14 1/2-oz.) can ready-to-serve chicken broth 1 (8-oz.) can pineapple tidbits in unsweetened juice, undrained 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped carrot 1/4 cup chopped cashews 1/2 teaspoon ginger 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves 2 tablespoons purchased teriyaki baste and glaze Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 12x8-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In sprayed baking dish, combine rice and broth; mix well....

Ingredients 12 small beets (2 lb) 5 heads Belgian endive (1 1/4 lb), cut into bite-size pieces (5 cups) 5 clementines, peeled, sliced 1/2 cup coarsely chopped candied almonds 1/4 cup fresh clementine or orange juice 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot 1 teaspoon grated clementine or orange peel 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves 2 teaspoons honey 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Heat oven to 425°F....

Ingredients 2 cups pitted dates 1 cup dried apple slices 1/2 cup walnut halves 1/2 cup unsalted almonds 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation Place all ingredients in bowl of large food processor fitted with blade attachment. Process 2 to 3 minutes or until evenly processed and mixture just starts to come together into a ball. Press mixture firmly and evenly in parchment-lined 8-inch square pan. Refrigerate 1 hour to set....

Ingredients 1 cup milk (soy, almond, or rice milk can be substituted) 1/2 cup water 2 whole cinnamon sticks 3 whole cloves 4 allspice berries (optional) 1 bay leaf 1 cup rolled oats, preferably organic 1/2 cup pure maple syrup or honey (optional) 2 ripe bananas (optional) 1/2 cup toasted almonds (optional) Preparation In a medium saucepan, heat the milk and water with the spices and bay leaf over medium heat....

Ingredients 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Preparation Place all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor; process to combine. Transfer mixture to the center of a large sheet of plastic wrap or wax paper; form a log about 1 1/2 inches thick. Fold the wrap over the butter and gently roll to form a smooth cylinder; twist ends to seal....