Ingredients 2 cups uncooked instant rice2 cups water1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon ground cuminDash pepper1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained1/2 cup salsa1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese Preparation In a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine the first 6 ingredients; cover and microwave on high for 5-7 minutes or until water is absorbed. Stir in the beans, Mexicorn, tomatoes and salsa; top with cheese....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Preparation In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Serve immediately. Refrigerate leftovers.

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces2 small tomatoes, cut into wedges3 tablespoons cider vinegar3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/3 cup sugar1 tablespoon grated onion1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon paprika1/3 cup canola oil1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, bring 1 cup water to a boil. Add asparagus; cook, covered, until crisp-tender, 3-5 minutes. Drain; place in a large bowl. Add tomatoes; cover and keep warm....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved1-1/2 cups chopped peeled cucumber1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed1 small red onion, chopped2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced2 tablespoons lime juice1/2 teaspoon saltFISH:4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)1 tablespoon lime juice1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 tablespoon butter Preparation In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, lime juice and salt; set aside. Drizzle salmon with lime juice....

Ingredients 2 cups quick-cooking oats3/4 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup butter, melted Preparation In a large bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, baking powder and salt; mix well. Stir in butter. Pat evenly into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Ingredients 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons dried oregano1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/4 teaspoon pepper4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves3 tablespoons butter, softenedHot cooked brussels sprouts, optional Preparation In a shallow bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, oregano, parsley, garlic salt and pepper. Dip chicken breasts in melted butter, then coat with Parmesan mixture. Place in a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Drizzle with any remaining butter. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken juices run clear....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon chili sauce1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined Preparation In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, lemon juice, chili sauce and ginger; mix well. Pour half into a large resealable plastic bag; add the shrimp. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade. Drain and discard marinade from shrimp. Thread onto metal or soaked wooden skewers....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil1 medium onion, chopped8 ounces smoked sausage, halved and sliced 1/2-inch thick3 garlic cloves, minced5 cups chicken broth, divided 2 cups uncooked converted rice1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper1 rotisserie chicken (about 3 pounds), meat removed and shreddedThinly sliced green onions, optional Hot sauce Preparation In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and sausage; cook until sausage is lightly browned. Add garlic and cook 1 minute longer; transfer to a 5-qt....

Ingredients 1 small butternut squash (about 2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces1 medium sweet red pepper, coarsely chopped 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained12 dried apricots, halved2 tablespoons olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons paprika1 teaspoon ground ginger1 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 can (14.5 ounces) crushed tomatoes2 to 3 teaspoons harissa chili paste2 teaspoons honey1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leavesPlain Greek yogurt, optional Optional: Additional olive oil, honey and fresh mint...

Ingredients 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk12 ounces white baking chocolate, finely chopped1/2 cup Key lime or regular lime juice1 tablespoon grated lime zestGraham crackers, macaroon cookies, fresh strawberries and sliced ripe bananas Preparation In a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker, combine milk, white chocolate and lime juice. Cook, covered, on low 50-60 minutes or until chocolate is melted. Stir in lime zest. Serve with graham crackers, cookies and fruit.

Ingredients 4 tbsp. unsalted butter 4 clove garlic 3 medium shallots 2 tbsp. fennel seeds Finely grated zest of 3 lemons 1 1/2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice Finely grated zest and juice of 1 orange 2 tbsp. chopped tarragon 1 tbsp. coarsely ground black pepper 2 tsp. chopped thyme extra-virgin olive oil 1 whole fillet of skinned salmon kosher salt 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper Flaky sea salt Preparation Step 1In a bowl, combine the melted butter with the garlic, shallots, ground fennel seeds, lemon zest, orange zest, tarragon, black pepper, and thyme....

Ingredients 4 cups fresh snow peas1 cup sliced carrots1 cup sliced water chestnuts2 teaspoons olive oil2 teaspoons cornstarch1 cup chicken broth2 teaspoons soy sauce Preparation In a skillet, saute peas, carrots and water chestnuts in oil. In a bowl, combine cornstarch, broth and soy sauce until smooth; add to vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.

Ingredients 1/2 cup shortening2 cups sugar2 large eggs1-1/2 cups Sourdough Starter1-1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground allspice1-1/2 teaspoons salt1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda2 tablespoons sugar2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup chopped nuts1 cup raisinsICING:1 cup butter, softenedAbout 2 cups confectioners’ sugar1 egg yolkMaple flavoring to taste1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1 teaspoon sugar Preparation For cake, cream together shortening and sugar; beat in eggs. Stir in the starter, applesauce, cloves, cinnamon and allspice....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons mayonnaise4 slices sourdough bread1/4 cup canned chopped green chiles1/4 pound thinly sliced deli turkey1/4 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese1 tablespoon butter, softened Preparation Spread mayonnaise over two slices of bread. Layer with green chiles, turkey and cheese. Top with remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter. In a large skillet, toast sandwiches over medium heat until golden brown and cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes on each side....

Ingredients 1/2 cup uncooked spiral pasta1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/3 cup frozen corn, thawed1/3 cup black beans, rinsed and drained1/4 cup chopped celery1/4 cup chopped carrot1/4 cup salsa1/4 cup Western salad dressing2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water. Stir into bean mixture. Chill until serving....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion6 tablespoons butter3 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained1 cup ricotta cheese1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese3/4 teaspoon garlic salt2 eggs, beaten3 quarts water3 tablespoons chicken bouillon granulesTOPPING:1/4 cup butter, melted1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation In a skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Add spinach; cook and stir over medium heat until the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 c. organic low-fat cream cheese 1/2 c. organic low-fat ricotta cheese 1 1/4 c. organic low-fat milk 3 large organic free-range eggs 1/2 c. organic golden raisins 1/4 tsp. organic ground cardamon kosher salt Freshly ground organic black pepper 1/2 lb. Organic baby spinach 1/2 lb. organic penne pasta 1 tbsp. organic sweet butter 2 tbsp. organic dried breadcrumbs Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Step 2Combine cream cheese, ricotta, milk, eggs, plumped raisins, and spices in a large bowl, and whisk them together until smooth....

Ingredients 1/3 cup canola oil1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided2 tablespoons white vinegar2 tablespoons grated onion1/2 teaspoon ground mustard1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup pecan halves2 heads leaf lettuce, torn1 cup sliced fresh strawberries1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese1/3 cup sunflower kernels Preparation In a small bowl, whisk the oil, 1/4 cup sugar, vinegar, onion, mustard and salt until sugar is completely dissolved; set aside. Place pecans in a small heavy skillet....

Ingredients 3 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb (1/2-inch pieces)1 cup water2 packages (3 ounces each) strawberry gelatin1 cup sliced fresh or frozen strawberries1 envelope whipped topping mix (Dream Whip)1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)Whole fresh strawberries Preparation In a saucepan, bring rhubarb and water to a boil; remove from the heat. Add gelatin and stir until dissolved; cool. Stir in sliced strawberries; chill until it begins to thicken. Prepare whipped topping according to package directions; fold half into rhubarb mixture....

Ingredients 5 cups crushed strawberries (about 3 pounds)1 teaspoon butter1 package (1-3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin7 cups sugar1/2 cup minced fresh basil Preparation In a Dutch oven, combine strawberries and butter. Stir in pectin. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar; return to a full rolling boil. Boil and stir 1 minute. Immediately stir in basil. Remove from heat; skim off foam. Ladle hot mixture into 9 hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in....