Ingredients 4 cups thinly sliced celery6 tablespoons butter, divided3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup whole milk1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained2 tablespoons finely chopped green pepper2 tablespoons diced pimientos1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese1 cup soft bread crumbs Preparation In a large skillet, saute celery in 4 tablespoons butter until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove celery with a slotted spoon and set aside. Stir flour and salt into skillet until smooth....

Ingredients 3-1/3 cups all-purpose flour2 cups sugar1 cup baking cocoa2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon salt2 cups buttermilk1 cup butter, melted2 eggs, lightly beaten2 teaspoons vanilla extract30 milk chocolate kisses1 can (16 ounces) fudge frosting Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Combine the buttermilk, butter, eggs and vanilla. Add to the dry ingredients until blended. Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cupcake until batter completely covers candy....

Ingredients 1 package (10 ounces) shredded red cabbage (about 4 cups)1 medium pear, peeled and julienned1 medium Granny Smith apple, julienned1 small sweet red pepper, julienned1/2 cup julienned carrot2 tablespoons chopped sweet onion1 cup sesame ginger salad dressing, divided1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup sesame seeds4 tuna steaks (6 ounces each) Preparation Place first 6 ingredients in a large bowl. Toss with 1/4 cup dressing and salt. Place remaining 3/4 cup dressing and sesame seeds in separate shallow bowls....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/4 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons Dijon mustard1 package (2 ounces) thinly sliced deli corned beef, chopped2 tablespoons grated red onion2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill or 3/4 teaspoon dill weed1/4 teaspoon salt1 pound thinly sliced seedless rye breadFresh dill springs, optional Preparation In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, mayonnaise and mustard until smooth. Stir in the corned beef, onion, dill and salt. Using a 2-in....

Ingredients 1 1/2 c. olive oil 6 medium cloves garlic 20 medium shrimp 1 hot pepper 1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Place four serving crocks or soufflé molds in warm oven until ready to use. Pour olive oil into large, deep skillet. Heat over medium high heat about 1 1/2 minutes, until oil reaches 325 degrees on a deep-fry thermometer or until a shrimp dipped in the oil sizzles briskly....

Ingredients 10 bacon strips20 large fresh basil leaves20 uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined1/4 cup barbecue sauce1/2 cup finely crumbled goat cheese Preparation Cut each bacon strip in half widthwise; set aside. Wrap a basil leaf around each shrimp. Wrap a piece of bacon around each; secure with wooden toothpicks. Place in a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 14-16 minutes or until bacon is crisp. Brush with barbecue sauce; sprinkle with cheese....

Ingredients 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 pounds), cut up and skin removed3 cups orange juice1 cup chopped celery1 cup chopped green pepper1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained4 teaspoons dried minced onion1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3 tablespoons cornstarch3 tablespoons cold waterHot cooked rice, optionalAdditional minced fresh parsley, optional Preparation In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first nine ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until chicken juices run clear....

Ingredients 3 cups ketchup3/4 cup chopped onion3/4 cup chopped green pepper3/4 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup lemon juice1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon prepared mustard1-1/4 teaspoons ground allspice1-1/2 teaspoons liquid smoke, optional3 pounds thinly sliced deli ham16 kaiser or ciabatta rolls, splitSliced pepperoncini, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the first 8 ingredients; if desired, stir in liquid smoke. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 1/3 cup packed brown sugar1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice3/4 teaspoon salt3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup 2% milk2 tablespoons butter, cubed3/4 cup canned pumpkin1 large egg, lightly beaten1/3 cup raisins1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted1/3 cup butterscotch chips, optional Preparation In a large bowl, mix brown sugar, yeast, pie spice, salt and 1-1/2 cups flour. In a small saucepan, heat milk and butter to 120°-130°; stir into dry ingredients....

Ingredients 1 beef flank steak (1-1/2 pounds)1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with garlic and onion, undrained1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon ground coriander1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 medium onion, sliced1 medium green pepper, julienned1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro12 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmedOptional: Sour cream, salsa, fresh cilantro leaves and lime wedges Preparation Thinly slice steak across the grain into strips; place in a 5-qt....

Ingredients 4 cups water4 teaspoons reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules or 2 vegetable bouillon cubes4 cups fresh broccoli florets3 cups frozen cubed hash brown potatoes1 cup chopped carrots1 cup chopped celery1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper3 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 cups fat-free milk6 ounces reduced-fat process cheese (Velveeta), cubed1 cup chunky salsa Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the water, bouillon cubes, vegetables, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender....

Ingredients 6 chicken leg quarters, skin removed1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 teaspoons minced garlic Preparation With a sharp knife, cut leg quarters at the joints if desired. Place in a 4-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the tomato sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar and garlic; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender....

Ingredients 8 cups pink lemonade, dividedSugar, optional1-3/4 cups vodka1 cup frozen unsweetened strawberries4 cups lemon-lime soda, chilled Preparation Pour 4 cups lemonade into ice cube trays; freeze until set. If desired, moisten the rims of 18 martini glasses with water. Sprinkle sugar on a plate; dip rims in sugar. Set glasses aside. Transfer ice cubes to a punch bowl; add the vodka, strawberries and remaining lemonade. Slowly stir in soda. Serve immediately in prepared glasses....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter, melted3 tablespoons sesame oil, divided1 salmon fillet (2 pounds)1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/3 cup mayonnaise1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice1 teaspoon prepared wasabi4 green onions, chopped2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted Preparation Drizzle butter and 2 tablespoons oil into a 13x9-in. baking dish; tilt to coat bottom. Place salmon in dish; brush with remaining oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, at 425° until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 18-22 minutes....

Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef1 large onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1/2 cup ketchup1/3 cup packed brown sugar3 tablespoons soy sauce12 hamburger buns, split and toasted Preparation In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato sauce and paste, ketchup, brown sugar and soy sauce. Bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 carton (15 ounces) part-skim ricotta cheese1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry2-1/2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend1/2 cup diced red onion1/2 teaspoon garlic powder2 teaspoons dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon dried thyme2 jars (24 ounces each) roasted garlic Parmesan pasta sauce2 cups water1 package (12 ounces) jumbo pasta shellsOptional: Additional shredded Italian cheese blend and sliced fresh basil Preparation Mix first 8 ingredients (mixture will be stiff)....

Ingredients 1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 to 4 pounds)1 large onion, chopped1 cup white vinegar1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce1/2 cup ketchup3 tablespoons brown sugar3 tablespoons ground mustard1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper12 kaiser rolls, split3 cups deli coleslaw, optional Preparation Place the pork roast and onion in a Dutch oven. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, salt and cayenne; pour over roast. Cover and bake at 325° for 3-4 hours or until meat is very tender....

Ingredients 1 medium shallot 1 small shallot 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar 1/2 tsp. sugar salt c. light or low-sodium soy sauce 2 c. water 2 tbsp. light brown sugar 2 clove garlic 2 tbsp. coarsely chopped fresh ginger 3 c. shredded dark turkey meat 2 1/2 c. turkey stock or chicken stock 1 1/2 c. uncooked jasmine rice 1/4 c. rendered turkey fat Preparation Step 1In a small bowl, combine the sliced shallot, red wine vinegar, sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt....

Ingredients 2 to 3 cups julienned cooked roast beef1 jar (16 ounces) salsa1 cup salsa verde or regular salsa1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies1 to 3 teaspoons diced jalapeno pepper, optional6 to 8 flour tortillas (8 inches)Shredded cheddar or Colby cheeseSour cream, chopped tomatoes and additional salsa, optional Preparation In a saucepan, combine the beef, salsa, chilies and jalapenos if desired. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until mixture reaches desired thickness....

Ingredients 6 tablespoons water3 tablespoons uncooked red or white quinoa, rinsed1/2 pound bulk spicy Italian sausage1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1/2 cup tomato sauce2 green onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1-1/2 teaspoons Sriracha chili sauce1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper16 mild banana peppers2 cups reduced-sodium spicy V8 juice Preparation In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes....