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Ingredients 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni1 pound bulk pork sausage1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 cup sauerkraut1 teaspoon sugar4 to 5 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese Preparation Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook pork over medium heat until no longer pink. Add the tomatoes, sauerkraut and sugar to skillet. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 2 minutes. Drain macaroni; add to skillet with cheese. Spoon into a greased 8-in....

Ingredients 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 4 large scallions 3 large garlic cloves 6 large anchovy fillets 18 green Greek olives 1 3/4 lb. shelled and deveined medium shrimp 1/4 c. dry white wine 1 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice Salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Step 1Heat the olive oil In a large skillet. Add the scallions and garlic and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 3 minutes....

Ingredients 1 boneless pork loin roast (3 to 4 pounds)3 tablespoons fajita seasoning mix, divided1 tablespoon olive oil1 can (14-1/2 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained1 large red onion, chopped1-1/2 cups chopped seeded fresh poblano peppers1/4 cup beef broth1 teaspoon chili powder3/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepperOptional: Hot cooked rice and a chipotle hot sauce, such as Cholula Preparation Sprinkle roast with 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; brown meat....

Ingredients 1/3 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning1 teaspoon pepper5 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds)3 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 medium carrots, chopped1 small onion, chopped1/2 cup chopped green pepper2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1/2 cup chicken brothHot cooked rice Preparation In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning and pepper....

Ingredients 1/2 cup raisins1/2 cup hot water4 large eggs, room temperature2 cups whole milk3/4 cup sugar, divided1 teaspoon vanilla extract8 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick)butter, softened1 teaspoon ground cinnamonBUTTER SAUCE:1/2 cup butter, cubed1 cup sugar1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place raisins in a small bowl; pour water over. Let stand for about 10 minutes to soften; drain. In a bowl, beat eggs....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped1 tablespoon olive oil1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth2 to 3 tablespoons diced jalapeno pepper3 teaspoons ground cumin1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper3 cups cubed cooked turkey1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained1-1/2 cups frozen cornSour cream, coarsely crushed tortilla chips, shredded cheddar cheese and sliced ripe olives, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender....

Ingredients 1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt, optional1/2 teaspoon pepper2 pork tenderloins (1 pound each)2 tablespoons butter1 cup chopped onion1 garlic clove, minced2 cups unsweetened applesauce1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup soy sauce1/4 cup apple juice1/2 teaspoon ground ginger Preparation In a shallow bowl, combine flour, salt if desired and pepper. Cut each tenderloin into six pieces; flatten to about 1-in. thickness. Melt butter in a large skillet. Dip pork into flour mixture; add to skillet and brown on both sides....

Ingredients 24 large fresh strawberries1/2 cup spreadable strawberry cream cheese3 tablespoons sour creamGraham cracker crumbs Preparation Place strawberries on a cutting board and cut off tops; remove bottom tips so they sit flat. Using a small paring knife, hull out the center of each berry. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Pipe or spoon filling into each berry. Top with crushed graham crackers. Refrigerate until serving....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups packed torn fresh kale leaves (no stems)1/4 cup chopped fresh sage1/4 cup chopped fresh rosemary1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley2 tablespoons kosher salt1 tablespoon crushed fennel seed1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes4 garlic cloves, halved1 boneless pork shoulder roast (about 6 pounds), butterflied2 teaspoons grated lemon zest1 large sweet onion, thickly sliced1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth1 tablespoon olive oil3 tablespoons cornstarch3 tablespoons water Preparation In a blender or food processor, pulse the first 8 ingredients until finely chopped....

Ingredients 1 cucumber c. plain yogurt 1/4 c. olive oil 1 tbsp. red- or white-wine vinegar 2 tbsp. Chopped fresh dill 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 1/4 lb. feta cheese 1 1/2 lb. spinach One 1/2-pound piece cooked turkey 2 c. quartered cherry tomatoes (about 3/4 pound) Preparation Step 1In a blender or food processor, combine 1 cucumber half, the yogurt, oil, vinegar, dill,1/4 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper....

Ingredients 4 cups fresh spinach, washed, drained and torn in bite-size piecesDRESSING:1/2 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons evaporated milk1-1/2 teaspoons dill weed1-1/2 teaspoons onion flakes1-1/2 teaspoons lemon-pepper seasoning Preparation Combine dressing ingredients (thinning with additional milk, if necessary) and serve over spinach. Cover and refrigerate any leftovers.

Ingredients 4 large sweet red peppers1/4 cup olive oil1 tablespoon white wine vinegar2 anchovy fillets2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thymeBEEF:2 tablespoons olive oil2 teaspoons paprika1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper2 pounds beef tenderloin, cut into 16 pieces Preparation Preheat broiler. Place peppers on a broiler pan. Broil 4 in. from heat until skins blister, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 3 cups chopped fresh tomatoes1 cup sliced fresh or frozen okra1/4 cup chopped onion1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon butter1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 25 minutes.

Ingredients 1 package white cake mix (regular size)3 large eggs, room temperature1/2 cup 2% milk1/3 cup canola oil2 tablespoons grated lemon zest3 tablespoons lemon juiceFROSTING:4 cups confectioners’ sugar1 cup butter, softened1/4 cup crushed fresh strawberriesAdditional fresh strawberries Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners. In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients; beat on low 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Fill prepared cups half full....

Ingredients 1-3/4 cups pecans, toasted1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1-1/2 cups unsweetened finely shredded coconut1 package (3.4 ounces) instant butterscotch pudding mix1/2 cup sugar48 pecan halves, toasted Preparation Place 1-3/4 cups pecans and salt in a food processor; pulse until pecans are finely ground. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in milk, coconut and pudding mix until blended. Refrigerate, covered, 30 minutes or until mixture is firm enough to roll....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons dill weed2 teaspoons chili powder1 teaspoon salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning1/2 teaspoon ground cumin4 salmon fillets (4 ounces each), skin removed1 tablespoon canola oilLemon wedges, optional Preparation Combine the dill, chili powder, lemon-pepper and cumin; rub over fillets. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook salmon in oil over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with lemon if desired....

Ingredients 1 large onion, chopped2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon olive oil3 garlic cloves, minced1 cup white wine or chicken broth1 can (28 ounces) diced fire-roasted tomatoes1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 package (16 ounces) linguine1 pound sea scallops9 ounces uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined2 tablespoons minced fresh parsleyShredded Parmesan cheese, optional...

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked spiral pasta1/2 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup Thousand Island salad dressing3 to 4 drops hot pepper sauce1 package (8 ounces) imitation crabmeat, chopped1 package (5 ounces) frozen cooked salad shrimp, thawed1 cup fresh broccoli florets1 cup fresh cauliflowerets1/2 cup diced celery Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, salad dressing and hot pepper sauce. Stir in the crab, shrimp, broccoli, cauliflower and celery....

Ingredients 3-3/4 to 4-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1 teaspoon salt3/4 cup 2% milk1/4 cup unsalted butter, cubed1/4 cup olive oil1 large egg, room temperature3 tablespoons warm water (110° to 115°)3 tablespoons molasses1/2 cup sesame seeds, toasted Preparation In a large bowl, mix 2 cups of flour, yeast, and salt. In a small saucepan, heat milk, butter and oil to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat on medium speed 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons butter1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian stewed tomatoes2 to 3 teaspoons dried basil2 teaspoons sugar1 teaspoon garlic salt or 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon pepper3/4 pound cooked beef sirloin or round steak, cut into thin stripsHot cooked rice Preparation In a skillet or wok, stir-fry the onion, peppers and garlic in butter until vegetables are tender....