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Ingredients 8 cups cucumbers, peeled and sliced ½ cup sliced shallots ¼ cup blanched dill, chopped ¼ cup blanched mint, chopped 1 ripe heirloom tomato 1 clove garlic 2 whole Trinidad peppers (or other mildly hot varieties) ¼ cup crushed ice Cold vegetable stock for consistency (approx ½ cup) 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil Salt to taste Lemon juice to taste Preparation Peel and slice cucumbers. In a small pan over medium heat, sweat sliced shallots until translucent....

Ingredients 4 Nature Valley™ oats ’n dark chocolate crunchy granola bars 1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Yoplait® plain yogurt (any variety), as desired Chopped fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries or raspberries), as desired Preparation Heat oven to 350° F. Spray 12 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray. Set aside. Place 4 Nature Valley™ oats ’n dark chocolate crunchy granola bars in food processor. Cover and process to coarse crumbs....

Ingredients 1/4 cup (50ml) lemon juice 2 tbsp (25ml) olive oil 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 tsp (5ml)dried oregano leaves 1/2 tsp (2ml) each salt and black pepper 2 bay leaves 3/4 lb (375gms) lamb or pork tenderloin 1 small zucchini 1 cup (250ml) grape tomatoes Tzatziki or crumbled feta cheese Preparation In a medium bowl, whisk lemon juice with oil, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Add bay leaves. Cut meat into 1 inch (2....

Ingredients 3 slices bacon 1 medium onion, chopped 1 medium green pepper, chopped 2 16oz cans baked beans 1 16oz can lima beans, drained 1 15.5oz can kidney beans, undrained 1 can butter beans, drained 1/2 cup mild picante sauce 2 T brown sugar 3 Tbsp vinegar 1/2 tsp dry mustard 1/4 tsp pepper Preparation Cook bacon in a medium skillet until crisp; drain, reserving 2 Tbsp drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon and set aside....

Ingredients 2-3 Large, Ripe Tomatoes 1 White or Red Onion 3 Ripe Avocados 1 sprig fresh Cilantro 1 Jalapeno pepper 1 Green Bell Pepper 1 Red Pepper 1 Yellow or Orange Pepper 1 can Black Beans, rinsed and dried 2 Tbsp minced Garlic, plus more to season to taste 2 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar, plus more to season to taste 1 Lime, for the juice Salt and pepper to taste Preparation Chop tomato, onion, and peppers (leaving seeds in for heat if desired)....

Ingredients FOR THE RICE CAKES 1 and 1/2 cups short-grain sushi rice 2 tablespoons mirin 1 and 1/2 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar 2-inch piece konbu 1 tablespoon salt FOR THE CHIPOTLE MAYONNAISE 1 egg yolk 1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar 1 and 1/2 teaspoons orange juice 2 teaspoons lime juice 1 tablespoon chipotle in adobo, including some of the liquid 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup grapeseed oil 1/4 cup olive oil FOR THE HONEY SOY SAUCE...

Ingredients 1/2 Cup softened butter 2 Cups sugar 3 Eggs 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium) 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 Cups flour 1 tsp baking soda pinch of salt Frosting: 1/2 cup softened butter 1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese softened 4 cups powdered sugar 2 tsp vanilla Preparation In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs, bananas and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, melted 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (32 squares) 1 bag (8 oz) toffee bits (1 1/2 cups) 1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough 1 bag (12 oz) semi-sweet chocolate baking chips (2 cups) 1 can (14 oz) Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray....

Ingredients 3 eggs, beaten 2 c. milk 1/4 c. sugar 4 c. flour, sifted 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt Preparation To beaten eggs, add milk and sugar. In separate bowl sift dry ingredients. Add to egg mixture, beating until smooth. Heat oil to 375 degrees and pour batter into hot fat through a regular household funnel. Control the flow of batter by holding your finger over the bottom of the funnel....

Ingredients 4 oz. (1 cup) uncooked small shell pasta 1 cup frozen sweet peas 4 to 5 oz. frozen cooked shrimp, thawed 1 (5-oz.) container light garlic and herbs soft spreadable cheese 1 (2.5-oz.) jar sliced mushrooms, drained 2 tablespoons milk Preparation In large saucepan, cook pasta to desired doneness as directed on package, adding peas during last 2 minutes of cooking time. Drain; return to saucepan. Add shrimp, cheese spread, mushrooms and milk; cook over low heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted and mixture is hot, stirring constantly....

Ingredients 4 frozen grilled chicken breast fillets, thawed 1 1/2 cup converted rice 1 tablespoon peanut oil 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 2 cups fresh broccoli flowerettes 1 onion, sliced 1 red bell pepper, sliced 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced 1/4 cup Teriyaki sauce 1 cup water 2 teaspoons corn starch Preparation Slice chicken into thin strips and set aside. Prepare rice as package directs. While rice is cooking, place peanut oil in large heavy skillet over high heat....

Ingredients 1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons margarine, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs 4 oz. semi-sweet chocolate 3 tablespoons margarine 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 oz. semi-sweet chocolate 2 teaspoons margarine Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 9-inch square pan. In small bowl, combine all topping ingredients; blend well....

Ingredients 1/2 cup unsalted shelled pistachios 1 stick unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 11 ounces soft goat cheese 2 cups full-fat Greek-style yogurt 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar 1/3 cup clover honey ugh Step 4 and refrigerated overnight. Preparation In a food processor, pulse the pistachios until finely ground....

Ingredients CAKE 1 ½ cups oil 1 2/3 cups sugar 4 eggs 2 cups flour 1/3 cup Ghiradelli Ground Chocolate 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 3 cups shredded carrots (packed) 3/4 cup ground walnuts FROSTING 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted 1 package (3 oz.) cream cheese, softened 3 tablespoons half and half 2 teaspoons vanilla 1/8 teaspoon salt 4 oz sweet chocolate 2 tablespoons butter...

Ingredients 3 pounds hubbard squash 2 tablespoon butter 1 cup dairy sour cream 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1 teasponn salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation If using fresh squash prepare and boil cubed squash. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Mash squash stir in remaining ingredients. Turn mixture into ungreased 1 quart casserole. Bake uncovered for 20 to 30 minutes.

Ingredients 1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Southern Homestyle Buttermilk Biscuits (8 Count) 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup seedless strawberry or raspberry jam, stirred until smooth Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Bake biscuits as directed on can. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, place melted butter. In another medium bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon. Place jam in 1-quart resealable food-storage plastic bag....

Ingredients Ingredients 12 to 14 dried figs 8 to 10 (1/2-inch) challah bread slices 1 cup walnuts 2 cups milk 1 cup whipping cream 1 cup sugar, divided 6 large eggs 1/2 cup honey 2 tablespoons vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg Pinch of ground cloves Rum Sauce (optional) Preparation Place figs in a heatproof bowl with boiling water to cover; let stand 20 minutes or until plump. Drain figs, and slice....

Ingredients 7 tablespoons margarine 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley 2 pounds filet of sole 1/3 cup Italian bread crumbs 1 cup Gewurztraminer 4 tablespoons heavy cream salt and pepper to taste Preparation Dot the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish with 3 tablespoons of the margarine. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the parsley in pan. Lay filet of sole in dish. Layer the remaining parsley and the bread crumbs over the sole....

Ingredients Crumb Shell 1 1/2 cup fine graham cracker crumbs 1/4 cup sugar 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter Filling 3 eggs, separated, at room temperature 1/2 cup fresh lime juice 10 ounces sweetened condensed milk 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar Topping Whipping Cream Lime slices Preparation Crust: Preheat oven to 375. In medium bowl, combine crumbs, sugar and melted butter. Toss till crumbs are coated with butter. Lightly press into 9" pie plate, even thickness....

Ingredients 1/4 cup sliced (1/4-inch-thick) zucchini 1/4 cup thinly sliced onion 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper (1/4 medium) 1/4 cup chopped yellow or green bell pepper (1/4 medium) 1/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1/4 teaspoon salt Dash pepper 1 carton (8 oz) fat-free egg product (1 cup) or 4 eggs 1 tablespoon fat-free (skim) milk 1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese (1 oz) 1 small plum (Roma) tomato, sliced...