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Ingredients 1 cup reduced-fat sour cream1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapeno slices2 teaspoons chopped onion2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1 teaspoon grated lime zestBURRITOS:2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese1/4 teaspoon salt8 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches), warmedCooking spraySalsa, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, beans, corn, cheese, salt and 1/2 cup sour cream mixture....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed6 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch lengths1 medium onion, coarsely chopped3 celery ribs, coarsely chopped3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes3 tablespoons canola oil1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth1 teaspoon ground mustard1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon browning sauce, optional Minced fresh thyme Preparation Layer the potatoes, carrots, onion and celery in a 5-qt....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves3/4 cup Buffalo wing sauce3 tablespoons butter1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix1 package (10 ounces) hearts of romaine salad mix1 cup julienned carrot1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese1/2 cup blue cheese salad dressing Preparation Place chicken in a 1-1/2- or 3-qt. slow cooker. Top with wing sauce, butter and ranch dressing mix. Cook, covered, on low until thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, 2-1/2 to 3 hours....

Ingredients 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, chopped1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided 1 tablespoon canola oil3 celery ribs, chopped2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped1 large onion, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons tomato paste1/3 cup all-purpose flour4 cups chicken broth, divided 2 bay leaves1 teaspoon dried thymeDUMPLINGS:2 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup whole milk4 tablespoons melted butter Preparation Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper....

Ingredients 1 medium spaghetti squash (about 4 pounds)1 tablespoon butter1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1 large onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon pepper2 medium tomatoes, chopped1 cup dry bread crumbs1 cup ricotta cheese1/4 cup minced fresh parsley1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Place squash, cut side down, in a baking dish....

Ingredients 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1/2 cup chopped celery1/2 cup chopped onion1/4 cup chopped green pepper1 tablespoon olive oil1 garlic clove, minced1 cup cubed cooked chicken3/4 cup uncooked instant rice3/4 cup diced tomatoes3/4 cup tomato juice1/4 teaspoon ground mustard1/8 teaspoon dried oregano1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper Preparation In a small skillet, saute the mushrooms, celery, onion and green pepper in oil for 3-5 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer....

Ingredients 4 chicken drumsticks and 4 thighs (3 pounds total) 2 tbsp. vegetable oil 1/4 c. All-Purpose Spice Rub Preparation Step 1Place chicken drumsticks and thighs in a shallow baking dish. Carefully slide fingers under skin to loosen it from the meat. Rub chicken all over with oil. Season with All-Purpose Spice Rub both under and over skin, patting in gently. Proceed to step 2 right away, or cover chicken and let rest for up to 24 hours....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups sugar1 tablespoon baking powder2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground cloves4 large eggs, room temperature1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin1 cup unsweetened applesauceConfectioners’ sugar, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the eggs, pumpkin and applesauce. Stir into the dry ingredients. Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground allspice1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg2 eggs, lightly beaten1-1/4 cups unsweetened applesauce1 cup sugar1/2 cup canola oil3 tablespoons milk1/2 cup chopped walnutsTOPPING:1/4 cup chopped walnuts1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the eggs, applesauce, sugar, oil and milk; add to the dry ingredients just until moistened....

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Mexican diced tomatoes, undrained2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained2 cups water1 medium onion, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped1/4 cup red wine vinegar2 tablespoons chili powder1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon pepper2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; crumble beef; drain....

Ingredients 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil1-3/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms3 green onions, sliced3 cups fresh baby spinach2 tablespoons chopped pecans4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)1/2 teaspoon rotisserie chicken seasoning2 slices reduced-fat provolone cheese, halved Preparation Preheat grill or broiler. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute mushrooms and green onions until tender. Stir in spinach and pecans until spinach is wilted. Remove from heat; keep warm....

Ingredients 2 cups reduced-fat plain Greek yogurt1 cup carrot juice1 cup orange juice1 cup frozen pineapple chunks1 cup frozen unsweetened sliced strawberries Preparation Place all ingredients in a blender; cover and process until smooth.

Ingredients 1 cup strawberry yogurt1/2 cup 2% milk2 to 4 tablespoons lime juice2 tablespoons honey1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled Preparation Process all ingredients in a covered blender until smooth.

Ingredients 2 slices bread1/2 pound bulk pork sausage1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese3 eggs1 cup milk1/2 teaspoon ground mustard1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Remove crusts from bread; cut bread into 1-in. cubes. Place in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. In a small skillet, brown the sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Sprinkle the sausage and cheese over bread cubes. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, mustard, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds bulk Italian sausage2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes1 bay leaf3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons sugar1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper4 large eggs, lightly beaten1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1 package (12 ounces) extra wide noodles, cooked and drained4 green onions, sliced4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese...

Ingredients 1/4 cup each chopped green onions, celery and green pepper2 tablespoons butter1/4 teaspoon minced garlic3/4 cup stewed tomatoes, cut up1/4 cup water2 tablespoons tomato paste1/2 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules1/8 teaspoon dried basil1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined1/3 cup cubed fully cooked hamHot cooked rice, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, saute the onions, celery and green pepper in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer....

Ingredients 1/3 cup mayonnaise1/2 teaspoon lemon juice1/4 teaspoon dill weed1/4 teaspoon seafood seasoning1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 pound cooked shrimp, chopped1 green onion, sliced2 tablespoons chopped celery1 tablespoon diced pimientos2 heads Belgian endive, separated into leaves Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Stir in the shrimp, onion, celery and pimientos. Spoon 1 tablespoonful onto each endive leaf; arrange on a platter. Refrigerate until serving.

Ingredients 1 beef top sirloin steak (1 pound and 3/4 inch thick)1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon butter1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms1 garlic clove, minced1/2 cup beef broth1/2 cup dry red wine or additional beef broth Preparation Rub steak with pepper and salt. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat; cook steak until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°), 6-7 minutes per side....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 cup chopped onion1 cup chopped green pepper1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1/2 cup water1/2 cup ketchup1 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon salt2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and onion is tender, 5-7 minutes, breaking the meat into crumbles....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon salt1 large egg, room temperature1/4 cup 2% milk, warmed2 tablespoons butter, melted6 cups sliced peeled fresh peaches (about 6 large)2 tablespoons brown sugar1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon vanilla extractVanilla ice cream, optional Preparation Whisk together 1 cup flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. In another bowl, whisk together egg, milk and melted butter. Add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened (batter will be thick)....