Ingredients 4 flour tortillas (8 inches)1 pound uncooked chorizo1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1 tablespoon butter1 green onion, thinly sliced1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper4 large eggs, beaten1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided1 cup heavy whipping cream1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon ground cuminSalsa and cubed avocado, optional Preparation In a greased 9-in. pie plate, arrange tortillas in an overlapping pattern so that they cover sides and bottom of pie plate, forming a crust....

Ingredients 1/4 pound uncooked bay scallops1/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined1 teaspoon minced garlic, divided2 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 large tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped1/4 cup finely chopped onion3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro3/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperDash cayenne pepperDash ground turmeric1/4 cup soft bread crumbs12 sheets phyllo dough, (14 inches x 9 inches)1/2 cup butter, melted Preparation In a large skillet, saute scallops, shrimp and 1/2 teaspoon garlic in 1 tablespoon oil for 2 minutes or until seafood is opaque....

Ingredients 4 cups boiling water4 tea bags1 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)4 whole clovesSugar substitute equivalent to 4 teaspoons sugarIce cubes, fresh mint and lemon slices Preparation Pour boiling water into a heat-proof pitcher. Add the tea bags, cinnamon, cloves and sugar substitute; steep tea for 15 minutes. Discard the tea bags, cinnamon and cloves. Pour tea over ice in glasses; garnish with mint and lemon.

Ingredients 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes, undrained1 package (12 ounces) frozen cooked winter squash, thawed1 large sweet onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces1-1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes2 pounds boneless country-style pork ribs1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon pepperHot cooked pastaShaved Parmesan cheese, optional Preparation Combine first 5 ingredients in bottom of a 6- or 7-qt. slow cooker. Sprinkle ribs with salt, garlic powder and pepper; place in slow cooker....

Ingredients 2 cups fresh pumpkin seeds2 tablespoons canola oil1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Preparation In a small bowl, toss pumpkin seeds with oil, Worcestershire sauce and hot pepper sauce. Combine the salt, paprika, cumin and cayenne; sprinkle over seeds and toss to coat. Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with foil; grease the foil. Spread pumpkin seeds in pan....

Ingredients 4 green onions, thinly sliced2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon rice vinegar1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper1 pound ground beef48 pot sticker or gyoza wrappersDIPPING SAUCE:1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce2 tablespoons rice vinegar2 tablespoons ketchup1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot2 teaspoons sesame oil1 garlic clove, minced Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Place a scant 1 tablespoon filling in center of each wrapper....

Ingredients 2 pounds fresh green beans1/3 cup chopped onion1/4 cup butter3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 tablespoon sugar1-1/4 cups milk1 cup sour cream3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley3 tablespoons white vinegarSalt and pepper to taste6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled Preparation Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in another saucepan, saute onion in butter. Stir in flour and sugar until blended; gradually add milk....

Ingredients 3 pounds potatoes, peeled and quartered (about 9 medium)6 ounces cream cheese, softened6 tablespoons butter, softened1/4 cup milk3/4 teaspoon seasoned salt3/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon onion salt Preparation Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain. In a large bowl, mash potatoes. Add the remaining ingredients; beat until fluffy.

Ingredients 1 boneless lamb shoulder roast (3-1/2 to 4-1/4 pounds)1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon olive oil2 medium carrots, chopped4 shallots, chopped6 garlic cloves2 cups beef stockPESTO:3/4 cup fresh mint leaves3/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves1/3 cup pine nuts1/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cup olive oil3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese1/3 cup shredded Asiago cheese24 slider buns1 package (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese Preparation Sprinkle roast with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown meat....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. white or yellow miso 1 tbsp. freshly grated ginger 2 tbsp. honey 2 tbsp. lime juice 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 tsp. toasted sesame oil 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 medium head napa cabbage, thinly sliced 1 large or 2 small ripe mangos, chopped 2 small cucumbers (such as Persian cucumbers), chopped...

Ingredients 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained1/2 cup chopped green onions1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped1 garlic clove, minced1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon ground cuminQUESADILLAS1-1/3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained1/2 cup chopped seeded tomato3 tablespoons sliced green onions1 package (8 ounces) frozen cooked salad shrimp, thawed4 flour tortillas (10 inches)1 tablespoon butter...

Ingredients 1 c. packed light brown sugar 1 tbsp. Freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 tsp. chile powder 1 1/2 tsp. Cinammon 1 1/2 tsp. cumin 1 1/2 tsp. ground dark roast coffee kosher salt 2 racks St. Louis-cut pork ribs (6 lb.), membranes removed from the underside of each rack 7 c. oak chips, soaked in water for 1 hour and drained Preparation Step 1In a medium bowl, whisk the sugar with the pepper, chile powder, cinnamon, cumin, coffee and 1/3 cup of salt....

Ingredients 5-1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed3 teaspoons salt, divided1 cup sour cream1/2 cup milk1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup minced chives1 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Add 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are very tender. Drain well. In a large bowl, mash the potatoes, sour cream, milk and butter. Add the chives, pepper and remaining salt; mix well....

Ingredients 3-1/3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped8 green onions, chopped1 tablespoon olive oil1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon chili powder1 teaspoon minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cumin2-1/4 cups fat-free milk1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided4 center-cut bacon strips, cooked and crumbled2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute pepper and onions in oil until tender....

Ingredients 2 boneless beef sirloin steaks (5 ounces each)1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons butter1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms Preparation Rub both sides of steaks with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook steaks in butter until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute mushrooms until tender. Serve with steaks.

Ingredients 6 cups fresh arugula or baby spinach1-1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries1/2 cup slivered almonds or pine nuts1/2 cup crumbled garlic and herb feta cheese4 green onions, choppedVINAIGRETTE:1/3 cup olive oil1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 tablespoon red wine vinegar2 teaspoons lemon juice1-1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1 teaspoon fresh sage or 1/4 teaspoon dried sage leaves1/2 teaspoon celery seed1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a salad bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients....

Ingredients 1 cup orange juice2 cups frozen unsweetened strawberries1 medium banana, sliced and frozen3/4 cup strawberry-banana yogurt Preparation In a blender, combine all ingredients; cover and process until blended. Pour into chilled glasses; serve immediately.

Ingredients 1 beef top sirloin steak (3/4 inch thick and 1 pound)1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 teaspoons olive oil2 tablespoons lime juiceSALAD:1 bunch romaine, torn (about 10 cups) 2 cups fresh strawberries, halved 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toastedReduced-fat balsamic vinaigrette Preparation Season steak with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add steak; cook 5-7 minutes on each side until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)....

Ingredients 1 pound fully cooked smoked sausage, halved lengthwise and sliced1 medium onion, chopped1 tablespoon canola oil4 medium carrots, julienned1 package (5-1/4 ounces) au gratin potatoes2-2/3 cups water1/4 teaspoon pepper1 package (9 ounces) frozen broccoli cuts, thawed and drained1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a large saucepan, cook sausage and onion in oil until lightly browned; drain. Stir in the carrots, potatoes with contents of sauce mix, water and pepper....

Ingredients 1/2 cup seedless blackberry spreadable fruit1/3 cup balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1-1/2 pounds lean boneless lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation In a small bowl, combine the spreadable fruit, vinegar, rosemary and mustard. Pour 2/3 cup marinade into a shallow dish; add lamb. Turn to coat; cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting....