Ingredients 2 to 2-1/2 cups white whole wheat flour1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast1 tablespoon dried oregano1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon garlic powder1 cup warm water (120° to 130°)2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed1 cup spaghetti sauce1 cup fresh baby spinach1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 medium green pepper, sliced1 medium onion, sliced2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation In a small bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast, oregano, salt and garlic powder....

Ingredients 1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup canola oil4 cups chicken broth, divided 1 package (14 ounces) smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices1 cup frozen sliced okra, thawed1 small green pepper, chopped1 medium onion, chopped1 celery rib, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper2 cups coarsely shredded cooked chickenHot cooked rice Preparation In a heavy saucepan, mix flour and oil until smooth; cook and stir over medium heat until light brown, about 4 minutes....

Ingredients 1 large egg, room temperature1/3 cup whole milk1 cup all-purpose flour3 tablespoons sugar1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt6 medium firm bananasOil for deep-fat fryingIce cream Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Cut the bananas in half lengthwise, then cut into 1-1/2-in. pieces. Coat bananas with egg mixture. In a cast-iron or electric skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry bananas until golden brown, about 1 minute on each side....

Ingredients 8 bone-in chicken breast halves (8 ounces each)2 tablespoons olive oil2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms2 green onions, chopped1 cup white wine or chicken broth3 tablespoons butter1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon cornstarch2 tablespoons cold water Preparation In a large skillet, brown chicken over medium heat in oil. Cover and cook for about 20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove chicken; keep warm. In the same skillet, saute mushrooms and onions until tender....

Ingredients 3 cups water2 cups old-fashioned oats2 cups chopped apples1 cup dried cranberries1 cup fat-free milk2 teaspoons butter, melted1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice1 teaspoon ground cinnamon6 tablespoons chopped almonds, toasted6 tablespoons chopped pecans, toastedAdditional fat-free milk Preparation In a 3-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray, combine the first eight ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until liquid is absorbed, 6-8 hours. Spoon oatmeal into bowls. Sprinkle with almonds and pecans. If desired, drizzle with additional milk....

Ingredients 7 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced1 medium onion, sliced4 garlic cloves, minced2 green onions, chopped1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup butter, cubed1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese Preparation In a 3-qt. slow cooker, layer half each of the potatoes, onion, garlic, green onions, mushrooms, flour, salt, pepper and butter....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon plus 1 cup butter, divided2-1/4 cups packed brown sugar1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1 cup dark corn syrup Preparation Line a 15x10x1-in. pan with foil; grease the foil with 1 tablespoon butter. In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, melt remaining butter. Add the brown sugar, milk and corn syrup. Cook and stir until candy thermometer reads 250° (hard-ball stage). Pour into prepared pan (do not scrape saucepan)....

Ingredients 1 egg1/3 cup evaporated milk3/4 cup quick-cooking oats1/4 cup chopped onion2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage1/8 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)1/4 cup ketchup Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Press into an ungreased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/4 hours; drain. Drizzle with ketchup; bake 10 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°....

Ingredients 1/4 cup packed brown sugar1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon ground nutmegDash cayenne pepper10 center-cut bacon strips Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Combine first five ingredients; rub over bacon on both sides. Twist bacon; place on a rack in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 25-30 minutes or until firm; bake longer if desired.

Ingredients 1/2 cup salsa1 teaspoon Creole seasoning1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/2 teaspoon pepper1 pound ground beef4 kaiser rolls, split and toasted Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 1/2-in.-thick patties. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°. Serve on rolls....

Ingredients 2-1/2 teaspoons paprika1 teaspoon dried minced onion1 teaspoon dried minced garlic1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon white pepper4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)2 teaspoons canola oil Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Sprinkle over both sides of chicken. In a large nonstick skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear....

Ingredients 9 ounces uncooked whole wheat fettuccine4 garlic cloves, minced3 tablespoons olive oil1-1/2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined2 cups reduced-sodium tomato juice1/2 cup tomato sauce1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper4 teaspoons cornstarch1/4 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth2 tablespoons minced fresh basil Preparation Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the shrimp, tomato juice, tomato sauce, pepper flakes, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 lb. broccoli rabe 4 tbsp. olive oil 1 lb. hot or mild Italian sausage 1 onion 2 cloves garlic 1/4 c. dry white wine 1 1/2 c. canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree (from a 14-ounce can) 1 1/2 c. canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock 1/2 tsp. dried thyme 2 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 c. Chopped flat-leaf parsley tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 4 1/2 c. water...

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked whole wheat penne pasta1 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed1-3/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms1 can (14-1/2 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes with garlic, undrained6 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 8 cups)1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook pasta according to package directions; drain and return to pot. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook and crumble sausage with mushrooms over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes....

Ingredients 3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (about 10 ounces)6 ounces peeled and deveined cooked shrimp, rinsed and drained1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained and flaked2 cups sliced celery1/2 small onion, finely chopped3 to 4 hard-boiled large eggs, coarsely chopped1 cup mayonnaise3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish or finely chopped sweet pickles1 tablespoon prepared mustard1 tablespoon vinegar1 teaspoon paprikaSalt and pepper to taste Preparation Cook macaroni in boiling salted water until tender; drain and cool....

Ingredients 1 pound fingerling potatoes1 medium onion, chopped1 medium Granny Smith apple, peeled and chopped3 slices thick-sliced bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1 jar (16 ounces) sauerkraut, undrained2 pounds pork spareribs1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon vegetable oil3 tablespoons brown sugar1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds1/2 pound smoked Polish sausage, cut into 1-inch slices1 cup beer Preparation Place the potatoes, onion, apple and bacon in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Drain sauerkraut, reserving 1/3 cup liquid; add sauerkraut and reserved liquid to slow cooker....

Ingredients 4 cups Wheat Chex4 cups Cheerios3 cups pretzel sticks1 can (12 ounces) salted peanuts1/4 cup butter, melted2 to 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1 teaspoon celery salt1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon seasoned salt Preparation In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine cereals, pretzels and peanuts. Combine the butter, cheese, celery salt and seasoned salt; drizzle over cereal mixture and mix well. Cover and cook on low for 1 to 1-1/2 hours, stirring every 20 minutes....

Ingredients 2-2/3 cups uncooked tricolor spiral pasta1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices1-1/2 cups sliced fresh carrots1 cup coarsely chopped green pepper1 small onion, halved and sliced1 tablespoon canola oil1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained1/2 cup Italian salad dressing Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the sausage, carrots, green pepper and onion in oil until sausage is browned and vegetables are tender....

Ingredients 2 cups cold cooked long grain rice1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (8-3/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1/2 cup sliced green onions with tops1/2 cup picante sauce1/4 cup prepared Italian salad dressing1 teaspoon ground cumin Preparation Combine all of the ingredients in a large salad bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.

Ingredients 3 pounds ground beef1 cup chopped onion2 cans (10 ounces each) enchilada sauce2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 teaspoons chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon dried oregano2-1/2 cups water2 cups 2% milk1/3 cup butter, cubed1 teaspoon salt4 cups mashed potato flakes2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles, undrained2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided2 cans (11 ounces each) Mexicorn, drained2/3 cup chopped green onionsPaprika Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; crumble meat;drain....