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Ingredients 1 pound ground beef4 cups cubed peeled potatoes (1/2-in. cubes)1 small onion, chopped3 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce4 cups water2 teaspoons salt1-1/2 teaspoons pepper1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce Preparation In a Dutch oven, brown ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the potatoes, onion and tomato sauce. Stir in the water, salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour or until the potatoes are tender and the soup has thickened....

Ingredients 1 package frozen chopped spinach 1 package cream cheese 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese 1 can artichoke hearts 1/2 c. low-fat mayonnaise 1 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper 6 bagels Fixings of your choice: lettuce, tomato, etc. Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Squeeze as much water out of the spinach as you can. Stir the spinach, cream cheese, Parmesan, artichokes, mayo, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together until well combined....

Ingredients 1 pound bulk sausage1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese1 medium sweet red pepper, diced1 medium green pepper, diced1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained1 can (4-1/2 ounces) chopped ripe olives, drained1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix48 wonton wrappersVegetable oil Preparation In a skillet, cook sausage until no longer pink; drain. Add cheeses, peppers, chilies, olives and dressing mix; mix well. Set aside. Brush both sides of wrappers with oil; press onto the bottom and up the sides of greased muffin cups....

Ingredients 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen broccoli spears, thawed and drained1 pound bulk pork sausage1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/2 cup dry bread crumbsSalt and pepper to taste1 egg8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken and mushroom soup, undiluted Preparation Place broccoli in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; set aside. In a large skillet, brown sausage and onion until sausage is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked penne pasta2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk1 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined2/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1-1/2 teaspoons seafood seasoning Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute garlic in butter. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds ground beef1 medium onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup water1 envelope taco seasoning2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided3 cups leftover or refrigerated mashed potatoes, warmed Preparation Preheat broiler. In a large ovenproof skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in water and taco seasoning; heat through. Stir in 1 cup cheese. Remove from heat....

Ingredients 2 parsnips 1 sweet potato 1 raw beet 2 tbsp. olive oil 1/4 tsp. mild chili powder Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Using a potato peeler or mandoline (take care!), slice the vegetables on the diagonal very thinly to create wafer-thin crisps, approximately 1/16 inch thick. Spread out the vegetable slices on kitchen paper to draw out any excess moisture.Step 2Place the parsnips and sweet potato slices into a bowl with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and the chili powder and toss to lightly coat, then spread them out on a baking sheet....

Ingredients 4 bone-in pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick and 4 ounces each)8 small new potatoes, optional1 small onion, chopped1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1 can (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained1/4 cup water1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/4 teaspoon dried thyme2 cups frozen peas and carrots Preparation In a large skillet, cook pork for 3-4 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°; drain....

Ingredients 1 cup fat-free milk1/2 cup vanilla yogurt1-1/2 cups halved fresh strawberries1 medium mango, peeled and chopped4 to 6 ice cubesSugar substitute equivalent to 1 tablespoon sugar Preparation In a blender, combine all ingredients; cover and process for 30-45 seconds or until smooth. Stir if necessary. Pour into chilled glasses; serve immediately.

Ingredients 4 orange roughy fillets (4 ounces each)1-1/2 teaspoons seafood seasoning2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons butter1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1/2 cup chicken brothSalt and pepper to taste Preparation Sprinkle fillets with seafood seasoning. In a large skillet, cook fillets in oil and butter over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove and keep warm....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds beef top round steak2 tablespoons canola oil1 cup chopped onion1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon pepper4 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges or 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 large green pepper, cut into strips1 tablespoon cornstarch1/2 cup cold waterHot cooked noodles or rice Preparation Cut beef into 3x1-in. strips. In a large skillet, brown beef in oil....

Ingredients 2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches each)1 teaspoon whole cloves1 teaspoon whole allspice2 quarts apple cider1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 orange, sliced Preparation Place cinnamon, cloves and allspice on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with a string to form a bag. Place cider and brown sugar in a 3-qt. slow cooker; stir until sugar dissolves. Add spice bag. Place orange slices on top. Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours or until heated through....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour4 large eggs, lightly beaten1/3 cup 2% milk2 teaspoons salt8 cups water1 tablespoon butterMinced fresh parsley, optional Preparation In a large bowl, stir the flour, eggs, milk and salt until smooth (dough will be sticky). In a large saucepan over high heat, bring water to a boil. Pour dough into a colander or spaetzle maker coated with cooking spray; place over boiling water. With a wooden spoon, press dough until small pieces drop into boiling water....

Ingredients 3 cups sliced fresh or frozen okra, thawed6 tablespoons buttermilk2 teaspoons Louisiana-style hot sauce1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup cornmeal1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepperOil for deep-fat fryingOptional: Additional salt and pepper Preparation Pat okra dry with paper towels. Place buttermilk and hot sauce in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, salt and pepper. Dip okra in buttermilk mixture, then roll in cornmeal mixture....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons butter, softened2 kaiser rolls, split1/2 pound thinly sliced deli roast beef2 slices Monterey Jack cheese1 to 2 teaspoons canned diced jalapeno pepper Preparation Spread butter over the cut sides of rolls. Layer the beef, cheese and peppers on the bottom halves; replace tops. Wrap each sandwich in foil. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Ingredients 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach2-1/2 cups herb-seasoned stuffing mix1 medium onion, finely chopped3 eggs, beaten1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese6 tablespoons butter, melted1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Cook spinach according to package directions; drain well, squeezing out excess liquid. Combine spinach with remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Shape into 1-in. balls; place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until very lightly browned....

Ingredients 2 small delicata squash 1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil extra-virgin olive oil salt Freshly ground pepper 1 lb. kale 4 clove garlic 8 slice peasant bread 4 oz. shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl, toss the squash with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Spread the squash on a baking sheet and roast for about 30 minutes, turning once, until tender and lightly browned....

Ingredients 1 medium summer squash, halved sliced1 medium zucchini, halved and sliced4 bacon strips, diced3/4 cup chopped onion2 tablespoons brown sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 cups diced seeded and peeled fresh tomatoes Preparation Place 1 in. of water in a saucepan. Add squash and zucchini. Bring to a boil; cook for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside....

Ingredients 1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 beef top round steak (1-1/2 pounds), cut into 6 pieces2 large carrots, sliced1 celery rib, sliced1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce2 garlic cloves, minced1 bay leaf1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce3 cups hot cooked brown rice Preparation In a large bowl or dish, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and toss to coat....

Ingredients 1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin2 cartons (13-1/2 ounces each) strawberry glaze2 quarts cold buttermilk4 packages (5.1 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix4 cartons (16 ounces each) frozen whipped topping, thawed4 quarts fresh strawberries, slicedAdditional fresh strawberries, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine gelatin and glaze; set aside. In two large bowls, whisk buttermilk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft set....