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Ingredients 2 cups uncooked whole wheat penne pasta1 medium onion, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons olive oil, divided1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic2 teaspoons Italian seasoning1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 cup fat-free half-and-half3/4 cup fat-free milk1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, torn1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions....

Ingredients 2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)2 pounds bulk Italian sausage2 medium green peppers, chopped1 large onion, chopped4 cups spaghetti sauce1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste2 garlic cloves, minced2 bay leaves36 hamburger buns, split Preparation Cook the beef, sausage, peppers and onion in a Dutch oven over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain....

Ingredients 3/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 cup water-packed artichoke hearts, chopped1/4 cup olive oil3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley2 garlic cloves, halved2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperSANDWICHES:12 slices Italian bread (1/2 inch thick)1 cup roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped24 thin slices deli smoked turkey1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar12 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese...

Ingredients 1 cup blanched almonds1-1/2 cups cubed white bread, crusts removed1/3 cup heavy whipping cream or unsweetened almond milk2-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth3 tablespoons sherry vinegar2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt1/4 teaspoon white pepper1/2 cup olive oil plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided1/8 teaspoon hot Hungarian paprika1/4 cup halved green grapes1/4 cup chopped blanched almonds Preparation Rinse almonds in cold water; drain. Place in a large bowl; add enough water to cover by 3 in....

Ingredients 2-1/2 pounds ground beef2 envelopes taco seasoning2/3 cup water1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or pepper jack cheese2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 cup 2% milk1-1/2 cups biscuit/baking mix1 cup sour cream1 cup shredded cheddar cheese2 cups shredded lettuce1 medium tomato, diced1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, 8-10 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain....

Ingredients 3 cups water, divided1 tablespoon butter1 cup uncooked instant rice4 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed chicken gumbo soup, undiluted1 pound peeled and deveined cooked medium shrimp1 package (10 ounces) frozen cut okra1 package (8 ounces) imitation crabmeat, flaked1 tablespoon dried minced onion1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Preparation In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water and butter; bring to a boil. Stir in rice; cover and remove from heat....

Ingredients 2 cups pecan halves1/2 cup butter, melted1 cup packed brown sugar1 Dough for double-crust pie1/2 cup sugar3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 tablespoon apple pie spice1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg6 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples2 tablespoons lemon juice1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. Arrange pecans, with rounded sides facing down, on the bottom of a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate; drizzle with butter. Sprinkle with brown sugar; press lightly....

Ingredients 1 lb. strawberries, hulled and halved 2 c. sliced strawberries 8 oz. white chocolate, finely chopped 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice, divided 1 1/4 tsp. unflavored gelatin 2 c. heavy cream 2 tbsp. confectioners’ sugar 1 c. sifted cake flour, plus more for baking sheet 5 large eggs 2 large egg yolks 3/4 c. sugar 1 tbsp. lemon zest pinch of salt 6 tbsp. unsalted butter Vegetable oil or cooking spray...

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter3 large eggs3/4 cup fat-free milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 cup sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch1/2 cup water1 cup sliced fresh strawberriesConfectioners’ sugar Preparation Place butter in a 9-in. pie plate; place in a 400° oven for 4-5 minutes or until melted. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and vanilla. In another small bowl, combine the flour, salt and cinnamon; whisk into egg mixture until blended....

Ingredients 1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage1/4 cup chopped onion1 medium yellow summer squash, halved and sliced1/4 cup chicken brothSalt and pepper to taste1/3 cup seasoned salad croutons Preparation In a large skillet over medium heat, cook sausage and onion until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the squash; cook for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Stir in the broth, salt and pepper. Cook 2 minutes longer or until heated through....

Ingredients 5 to 6 medium potatoes (about 2 pounds), cooked, peeled and sliced12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1 large onion, chopped6 large eggs1/4 cup 2% milk1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer potatoes, bacon and onion. In a bowl, beat eggs, milk, salt, pepper, parsley and thyme. Pour over potato mixture....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon grated orange zest3 tablespoons olive oil2 medium navel oranges, peeled1 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined1 tablespoon diced pimientos5 cups torn Bibb or Boston lettuce5 cups torn leaf lettuce1/4 cup sliced green onions Preparation In a large bowl, combine the vinegar, garlic, sugar and orange zest. Whisk in oil; set aside. Cut oranges into 1/2-in. slices; cut slices into quarters....

Ingredients 2 cups cider vinegar1 cup canola oil1 large egg, lightly beaten2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce1 tablespoon garlic powder1 tablespoon poultry seasoning2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon pepper1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the first eight ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring often. Cool. Pour 1-2/3 cups marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add the chicken....

Ingredients 12 oz. Cucumbers 2 Hass avocados 2 tsp. Thai green curry paste 2 tsp. sugar 2 tsp. finely grated lime zest 1 serrano chile 13 oz. unsweetened coconut milk 3 tbsp. fresh lime juice salt 1/2 c. unsweetened coconut flakes 10 cilantro sprigs Preparation Step 1In a food processor, puree the cucumbers until smooth. Add the avocados, curry paste, sugar, lime zest, and chile. Process until blended. Add 3 1/2 cups of water, the coconut milk and lime juice and process until smooth....

Ingredients 1 large egg1 tablespoon water2/3 cup dry bread crumbs1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 teaspoon paprika10 whole chicken wingsDIPPING SAUCE:2 tablespoons ketchup2 tablespoons honey1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce Preparation In a shallow bowl, beat egg and water. In another shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, onion powder, basil, cayenne, garlic salt and paprika. Cut chicken wings into three sections; discard wing tip sections....

Ingredients 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple2 packages (3 ounces each) strawberry gelatin2 cups boiling water2 cups diced peeled apples1/2 cup sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 large egg, beaten2 tablespoons butter4 ounces cream cheese, softened1 envelope whipped topping mix (Dream Whip) Preparation Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set aside 1/2 cup. To remaining juice, add enough cold water to measure 2 cups. In a bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water; stir in the juice/water mixture....

Ingredients 1 boneless beef chuck roast (2 to 2-1/2 pounds), cut into 3/4-inch cubes2 tablespoons canola oil1 jar (16 ounces) chunky salsa1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce2 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons brown sugar1 tablespoon soy sauce2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro2 tablespoons lime juiceHot cooked rice Preparation In a large skillet, brown beef in oil; drain. Add salsa, tomato sauce, garlic, brown sugar and soy sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours or until meat is tender....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard1 teaspoon lemon juice1/8 teaspoon dried savory1/8 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2/3 cup crushed seasoned stuffing2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)Nonstick cooking spray Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a shallow bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Place the stuffing in another bowl. Dip chicken in mustard mixture, then coat with stuffing. Place chicken in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray....

Ingredients 5 to 6 cups shredded cabbage2 medium onions, finely chopped1 medium green pepper, finely chopped1/4 cup butter2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese2 cups coarsely crushed sour cream and chive croutons, divided1 cup milk or half-and-half cream Preparation In a large saucepan, cook cabbage in boiling salted water for 4-5 minutes or until almost tender; drain. In a smaller saucepan, saute onions and green pepper in butter until tender. Combine cabbage, onion-pepper mixture, cheese and 1-1/2 cups of croutons....

Ingredients 3 pounds small new red potatoes, quartered1/2 cup butter, melted3 tablespoons lemon juice3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley Preparation Cook potatoes in boiling salted water until tender, about 15 minutes; drain. Combine butter, lemon juice and parsley; pour over the potatoes and stir gently to coat.