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Ingredients 1/2 cup julienned sweet red pepper1/2 cup chopped onion2 tablespoons olive oil3 large eggs1/2 cup 2% milk1 cup shredded cooked chicken1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large skillet, saute the red pepper and onion in oil until tender. In a large bowl, beat eggs and milk. Stir in the chicken, 1/2 cup spinach, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, salt and pepper (save remaining spinach for another use)....

Ingredients 4 cups chicken broth3 cans (15 to 16 ounces each) kidney beans, butter beans, pinto beans, black-eyed peas or great northern beans, rinsed and drained3 medium carrots, diced3 celery ribs, diced1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices1 large onion, chopped1/2 cup medium pearl barley1/2 cup dried lentils1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1 cup chopped fresh spinach Preparation In a Dutch oven, combine the first nine ingredients. Cover and cook over medium heat for 45-60 minutes or until the barley and lentils are tender....

Ingredients 3-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast2 cups warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)4 large eggs, room temperature1 cup mashed potato flakes1 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon salt7 to 8 cups all-purpose flour12 ounces bulk Italian sausage3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheeseFINISHING:1 large egg, beaten Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in milk. Add the eggs, potato flakes, butter, sugar, salt and 4 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes....

Ingredients 1 fresh beef brisket (5 to 6 pounds)2 teaspoons all-purpose flour1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper1/4 cup vegetable oil8 small onions, sliced and separated into rings2 tablespoons tomato paste1-1/2 teaspoons coarse salt2 garlic cloves, peeled and quartered2 pounds carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces Preparation Lightly dust brisket with flour; sprinkle with pepper. In a Dutch oven, brown brisket in oil on broth sides over medium-high heat. Remove and keep warm....

Ingredients 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1 cup 2% milk10 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced3 cups cubed fully cooked ham2 medium onions, chopped1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a small bowl, combine the soups and milk. In a greased 5-qt. slow cooker, layer half of the potatoes, ham, onions and soup mixture. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with paprika and pepper....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, diced 2 shallots, diced 3 tomatoes, diced 1/3 c. white wine 1 lb. large-to-jumbo shrimp, cleaned 1 lb. linguine or angel-hair pasta Fresh basil, for garnish Parmesan cheese, grated, for garnish Preparation Step 1In pot, bring water to boil and add salt for pasta. Step 2Let tomatoes cook down for 5 minutes. In pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and add garlic and shallots....

Ingredients 3 cups hot cooked long grain rice3 tablespoons vegetable oil2 tablespoons cider vinegar1 tablespoon prepared mustard1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 cups chopped celery1-1/2 cups cooked small shrimp1 cup sliced ripe olives1/2 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup chopped dill pickle1/4 cup diced pimientos2 tablespoons finely chopped onion2 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced Preparation Place hot rice in a large bowl. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper; shake well....

Ingredients 1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup canola oil3 celery ribs, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped1 medium onion, chopped4 cups chicken broth3 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper2 pounds uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined1 package (16 ounces) frozen sliced okra4 green onions, sliced1 medium tomato, chopped1-1/2 teaspoons gumbo file powderHot cooked rice Preparation In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook and stir flour and oil until caramel-colored, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes (do not burn)....

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 can (16 ounces) fat-free refried beans2 teaspoons dried oregano1 teaspoon ground cumin3/4 teaspoon garlic powder9 uncooked lasagna noodles1 jar (16 ounces) salsa2 cups water2 cups reduced-fat sour cream1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained1 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions Preparation In a nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the refried beans, oregano, cumin and garlic powder; heat through....

Ingredients 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth1/2 cup lemon juice1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup minced fresh sage1/4 cup minced fresh thyme1/4 cup lime juice1/4 cup cider vinegar1/4 cup olive oil1 envelope onion soup mix2 tablespoons Dijon mustard1 tablespoon minced fresh marjoram1-1/2 teaspoons paprika1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon salt2 boneless skinless turkey breast halves (3 pounds each) Preparation In a blender, combine all ingredients except turkey; cover and process until blended....

Ingredients 8 cups cubed day-old unfrosted cinnamon rolls4 large eggs2 cups whole milk1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup butter, melted1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 cup raisinsVanilla ice cream, optional Preparation Place cubed cinnamon rolls in a 3-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, sugar, butter, vanilla and nutmeg. Stir in raisins. Pour over cinnamon rolls; stir gently. Cover and cook on low until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 3 hours....

Ingredients 6 bacon strips, divided6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds)1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup chopped red onion1 cup crushed pineapple, drained3/4 cup barbecue sauce Preparation Cut 3 bacon strips in half; cook until partially cooked but not crisp. Drain on paper towels. Season chicken with salt and pepper; place in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Top each thigh with a half piece of bacon. Top with onion, pineapple and barbecue sauce....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, softened8 tablespoons sugar, divided1 large egg1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup mashed ripe banana1/4 cup sour cream1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/8 teaspoon salt1/4 cup chopped walnuts1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In a small bowl, cream butter and 6 tablespoons sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla. Stir in banana and sour cream. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped2 tablespoons olive oil, divided1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, drained1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained3/4 cup chicken broth1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes4 bone-in pork loin chops(1/2 inch thick and 6 ounces each)1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperHot cooked rice2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, optional Preparation In a large skillet, saute onion in 1 tablespoon oil for 3-4 minutes or until tender....

Ingredients 8 slice bacon 4 turkey cutlets Coarse salt ground pepper 1 ripe avocado 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice 1 tbsp. chopped pickled jalapeño chiles 12 slice whole-wheat sandwich bread 1 tomato Preparation Step 1Working in two batches if necessary, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until brown and crisp, 6 to 8 minutes per side, transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons rendered fat from skillet....

Ingredients 1 1/2 lb. beefsteak tomatoes 1/4 c. finely shredded basil leaves 2 scallions 1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1 pinch crushed red pepper salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 c. salted roasted almonds 3 large oil-packed anchovies 1 clove garlic 1/2 c. fresh grated pecorino cheese such as Fiore di Sardo 2 tbsp. capers 1 lb. spaghettini Preparation Step 1In a large bowl, combine the diced tomatoes with the shredded basil, scallions, olive oil, and crushed red pepper....

Ingredients 5 pounds medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes1 large yellow onion1/2 medium lemon1/2 teaspoon salt8 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped 1-1/2 cups mayonnaise with olive oil and coarsely ground pepper1 cup dill pickle relish1/4 cup yellow mustard1 to 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning1/4 cup minced fresh parsleyPaprika Preparation Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Cut onion in half crosswise; add 1 half to saucepan....

Ingredients 3 head garlic 1/2 lb. ciabatta loaf 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium red onion 1 c. apple cider 3 1/2 tbsp. cider vinegar salt Freshly ground pepper 3/4 lb. curly spinach leaves Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Wrap the garlic in a sheet of foil and bake for 1 1/2 hours, until tender. Let cool to room temperature.Step 2Meanwhile, on a large baking sheet, drizzle the ciabatta pieces with olive oil....

Ingredients 1 sheet refrigerated pie crust1 cup peeled and shredded zucchini1 cup peeled and shredded yellow summer squash3/4 cup shredded carrots1/4 cup grated onion2 tablespoons butter1/4 cup all-purpose flour3 large eggs, beaten1 cup shredded Swiss cheese3/4 cup sour cream1/3 cup evaporated milk1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon white pepper Preparation Unroll crust into a 9-in. pie plate; flute edge. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 450°. Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil....

Ingredients 4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each) 1 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon pepper, divided 1 pound fresh sugar snap peas, trimmed2 tablespoons minced chives4 tablespoons butter1/2 cup dry white wineHot cooked wild rice Preparation Sprinkle fillets with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Place each fillet on 1 side of a piece of heavy-duty foil (about 18x12-in. rectangle). Top each fillet with peas, chives and butter....