Ingredients 1/2 pound ground beef1/3 cup chopped green pepper2 tablespoons chopped onion1 garlic clove, minced1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1 can (5-1/2 ounces) tomato juice1/2 cup water2 tablespoons chili powder1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional1/8 teaspoon salt, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, cook beef, green pepper, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato juice, water, chili powder, oregano, paprika, cumin and cayenne and salt if desired....

Ingredients 2 cans (10 ounces each) salted cashews3 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon canola oil1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Preparation In a large skillet, saute cashews in butter and oil for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown. Spread on a paper towel-lined baking sheet; let stand for 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt, chili powder and pepper flakes; toss to coat....

Ingredients 3 pt. strawberries 1/2 c. sugar 1 c. water 3/4 c. sweet dessert wine 1 tbsp. unflavored gelatin 1/4 c. unsalted shelled pistachios 1 tsp. pure maple syrup Preparation Step 1In a medium saucepan, combine the chopped strawberries with the sugar and coarsely mash with a potato masher. Let the strawberries stand until they release their liquid, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare an ice-water bath and set a medium bowl in it....

Ingredients 1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, torn2 cups sliced fresh strawberries1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1/3 cup real bacon bits1/3 cup raspberry vinaigrette Preparation In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries, mushrooms and bacon. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat.

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked gluten-free spiral pasta1 tablespoon olive oil1 large onion, coarsely chopped1 large sweet red or green pepper, coarsely chopped1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced1 package (16 ounces) firm tofu, drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes2 cups gluten-free meatless pasta sauce Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; saute onion, pepper and zucchini until crisp-tender, 6-8 minutes....

Ingredients 2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls4 ounces thinly sliced deli ham, julienned4 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup milk8 eggs1/4 teaspoon saltDash pepper1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper2 tablespoons chopped green onion1 teaspoon butter1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation Unroll each tube of crescent dough (do not separate rectangles). Place side by side on a greased baking sheet with long sides touching; seal seams and perforations. Arrange ham lengthwise down center third of rectangle....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil1 can (14-1/2 ounces) sliced potatoes, drained1 small onion, cut into thin wedges2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon onion powderPinch salt Preparation In a small skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add potatoes and onion; cook and stir for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Combine the parsley, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and salt; sprinkle over potato mixture and toss to coat....

Ingredients 1/2 medium shallot, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 3 tbsp. maple syrup 2 tsp. Dijon mustard 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1" pieces 2 (10.8-oz.) bags Birds Eye® Steamfresh® Whole Green Beans 1/3 c. dried cranberries...

Ingredients 2-1/3 cups uncooked small pasta shells1/3 pound cooked salad shrimp3 celery ribs, chopped1 small onion, chopped4 radishes, halved and sliced4 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped1 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon prepared mustard1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the shrimp, celery, onion, radishes and eggs. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, salt and pepper. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; add to shrimp mixture....

Ingredients 2 small carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces1/2 medium onion, chopped1/2 celery rib, cut into 2-inch pieces1 cup cut fresh green beans (2-inch pieces)2 small red potatoes, halved2 bone-in chicken breast halves (7 ounces each), skin removed2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled3/4 cup hot water1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon dried basilPinch pepper Preparation In a 3-qt. slow cooker, layer the first 7 ingredients in the order listed....

Ingredients 1 cup packed brown sugar1 cup water1/3 cup salt1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot2 bay leaves1 teaspoon ground allspice1/2 cup cold water1 salmon fillet (1 pound)1/4 cup honey1 tablespoon whole peppercorns, crushed2 cups soaked hickory wood chips Preparation In a small saucepan, combine the first six ingredients. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir until brown sugar and salt are dissolved. Remove from the heat. Add the cold water to cool the brine to room temperature....

Ingredients 1-3/4 cups water2/3 cup whole milk5 tablespoons butter, divided1/2 teaspoon salt2-2/3 cups mashed potato flakes1 cup sour cream1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 pound smoked sausage links, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs Preparation In a large saucepan, bring the water, milk, 4 tablespoons butter and salt to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in potato flakes. Let stand for 30 seconds or until liquid is absorbed....

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast3-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided7 to 8 cups bread flour, divided1/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder2 tablespoons butter, melted2 tablespoons sugar2 teaspoons saltCornmeal Preparation In a 4-qt. nonmetallic bowl, dissolve yeast in 2 cups warm water; let stand 5 minutes. Stir in 2 cups flour until smooth. Cover loosely with a clean towel. Let stand in a warm place (80°- 90°) to ferment for 48 hours; do not stir....

Ingredients 1 1/2 lb. tomatoes (about 3) 6 tbsp. olive oil 2 cloves garlic 3/4 c. chopped fresh basil 2 tsp. balsamic or red-wine vinegar 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 3/4 lb. spaghetti 2 can tuna packed in oil Preparation Step 1In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, oil, garlic, basil, vinegar, salt and pepper.Step 2In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the spaghetti until just done, about 12 minutes....

Ingredients 1/4 cup evaporated milk2-1/4 teaspoons confectioners’ sugar1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup hot strong brewed coffeeGround nutmeg2 cinnamon sticks Preparation Pour milk into a small bowl; place mixer beaters in the bowl. Cover and freeze for 30 minutes or until ice crystals begin to form. Add the sugar, cinnamon and vanilla; beat until thick and fluffy. Divide between two mugs; add coffee. Garnish with nutmeg and cinnamon sticks....

Ingredients 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 4 c. milk 1/4 c. chicken broth 2 eggs 12 c. 1/2-inch cubes day-old white bread (preferably Portuguese or soft baguette) 1 lb. Portuguese linguica or hot Italian sausage 1/4 lb. ground beef 3 clove garlic 1 stalk celery 1 bay leaf 1 green bell pepper 1 yellow onion 1 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper 1/4 c....

Ingredients 2 lb. white button mushrooms, cleaned 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 green onions, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish 1 lb. Italian sausage, casings removed 1 (8-oz.) block cream cheese 1/4 c. plus 2 tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan, divided 1 tsp. paprika Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 375°. Remove stems from mushrooms and roughly chop stems. Step 2In a medium skillet over medium heat, heat oil....

Ingredients 1 lb. firm or extra-firm tofu 1/4 c. chopped fresh basil c. tea seed oil 1 large clove garlic Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 c. toasted pine nuts Preparation Step 1Take tofu from package and drain well. Cut into 1/2-inch slices crosswise to form tofu “steaks.” Place tofu steaks onto layers of paper towels and top with additional paper towels. Place a baking sheet on top to create light pressure to release additional moisture....

Ingredients 12 to 14 small red potatoes1/4 cup olive oil1/4 cup butter, melted1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation Peel a strip from around each potato. Place potatoes in an ungreased 3-qt. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the oil, butter and seasonings; drizzle over potatoes. Bake, uncovered, at 350°, for 50-55 minutes or until tender, stirring every 15 minutes.

Ingredients 6 ounces uncooked linguine1/3 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined3 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon olive oil1 can (14-1/2 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basilDash pepper1/2 cup crumbled feta cheeseAdditional minced fresh basil, optional Preparation Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook shrimp and garlic in oil over medium heat until shrimp turn pink. Add the tomatoes, basil and pepper....