Ingredients 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon peanut butter48 butter-flavored crackers2/3 cup crispy chow mein noodles1/4 cup raisins Preparation Spread 1 teaspoon of peanut butter on the tops of 24 crackers. Place four noodles on each side of each cracker; top with the remaining crackers. Spread a small amount of peanut butter on each raisin; place two on each cracker for eyes.
Ingredients 1 large bunch broccoli, cut into spears3 tablespoons butter1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced1 cup thinly sliced celery3 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons grated lemon zest1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a saucepan, bring 1 in. water to a boil; place broccoli in a steamer basket over the water. Cover; steam until crisp-tender, 5-6 minutes. Rinse in cold water; drain and set aside. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat; add onion and celery....
Ingredients 1/3 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup salsa4 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro, dividedDash pepper1 package (6 ounces) ready-to-use Southwestern chicken strips1/2 medium sweet red pepper, thinly sliced1 small ripe avocado, peeled and thinly sliced Preparation In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, salsa, 3 teaspoons cilantro and pepper; add chicken and toss to coat. Let stand for 10 minutes. Arrange red pepper and avocado slices on two salad plates; top with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro....
Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) breakfast sausage links1 unbaked pie pastry (9 inches)1 cup shredded cheddar cheese4 large eggs1 pint heavy whipping cream1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Preparation In a skillet, brown sausages until no longer pink. Drain and cut into small pieces; place in the pie shell. Sprinkle with cheese. In a bowl, beat eggs; add cream and nutmeg. Pour over cheese. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean....
Ingredients 1 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed2 large zucchini, cut into 1/2-in. pieces1 large sweet onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained1/4 teaspoon pepper2 cups hot cooked brown rice Preparation In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook sausage, zucchini and onion over medium-high heat 6-8 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink, breaking up sausage into crumbles. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer....
Ingredients 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 6 ounces each) 1-1/2 cups chopped onions (about 2 medium)1 cup chopped sweet red pepper2/3 cup chopped dried pineapple1/2 cup chopped dried mango1 can (14-1/2 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, drained2/3 cup hoisin sauce3 tablespoons hot pepper sauce16 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed4 cups coleslaw mix1/2 cup chopped dry roasted peanuts Preparation In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine first 5 ingredients. In a small bowl, stir together tomatoes, hoisin sauce and hot pepper sauce....
Ingredients 1 package (10 ounces) miniature marshmallows3 tablespoons canola oil2 teaspoons strawberry extract5 cups Rice Krispies1 cup assorted sprinkles, divided1 package (10 ounces) white baking chips, melted Preparation In a microwave or a large saucepan over low heat, melt marshmallows in oil; stir until smooth. Stir in extract; remove from heat. Stir in cereal and 2/3 cup sprinkles. Press mixture into a lightly greased 13x9-in. baking pan using waxed paper or a lightly greased spatula....
Ingredients 1 cup sugar1/4 cup water1/2 cup light corn syrup1/4 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups unblanched almonds2 tablespoons butter1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 teaspoon baking soda Preparation Line a 15x10x1-in. pan with parchment. (Do not spray or grease.) In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, water, corn syrup and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly to dissolve sugar. Using a pastry brush dipped in water, wash down the sides of the pan to eliminate sugar crystals....
Ingredients 3 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary or 1 tablespoon dried rosemary, crushed2 tablespoons brown sugar2 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons pepper1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes12 bone-in chicken thighs (about 5 pounds)SAUCE:1 jar (12 ounces) apricot preserves1/4 cup rice vinegar1 tablespoon honey2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients; rub over chicken. Place chicken, skin side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan....
Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)1 tablespoon sugar2 teaspoons salt4-1/4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour8 cups water1/2 cup baking soda1 large egg, lightly beatenKosher salt, sesame seeds, poppy seeds or grated Parmesan cheese Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sugar, salt and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough....
Ingredients 4 cups torn romaine3/4 cup medium tomato, seeded and chopped3 tablespoons olive oil5 teaspoons red wine vinegar1-1/4 teaspoons sugar1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 pound cooked beef top sirloin steak, thinly sliced1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese1/2 cup french-fried onions Preparation In a large bowl, toss the romaine, mushrooms and tomato. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat....
Ingredients 3/4 cup thawed unsweetened apple juice concentrate1 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice2 pints fresh strawberries, hulled and halvedFresh mint, optional Preparation In a blender, combine the apple juice concentrate, lemon juice and strawberries; cover and process until blended. Pour into an ungreased 8-in. square dish. Cover and freeze for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until partially set. Spoon into a large bowl; beat on medium speed for 1-1/2 minutes. Return to dish; freeze for 2-3 hours or until firm....
Ingredients Ice cubes1/4 cup light rum1/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice1 tablespoon lime juice2 tablespoons orange juice1 teaspoon grenadine syrup3 tablespoons lemon-lime soda Preparation Fill a shaker three-fourths full with ice. Add rum, juices and grenadine syrup. Cover and shake until condensation forms on outside of shaker, 10-15 seconds. Strain into chilled glass. Top with soda.
Ingredients 1 cup cubed (3/4 inch) French bread 1 teaspoon olive oil1/8 teaspoon garlic salt1 teaspoon butter1/2 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined1 garlic clove, minced3 cups fresh baby spinach1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed1 medium tomato, chopped2 tablespoons Italian salad dressing1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, toss bread cubes with oil and garlic salt. Cook over medium heat until bread is toasted, 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently....
Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds ground beef1 pound bulk hot Italian sausage1 cup chopped onion1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve Spanish rice1 can (16 ounces) refried beans1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce1 pound Velveeta, cubedTortilla chip scoops Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Heat rice according to package directions. In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the meat mixture, rice, beans, enchilada sauce and cheese....
Ingredients 4 large garlic cloves 1/2 tbsp. kosher salt 1 tbsp. Pimentón de la Vera (smoked Spanish paprika) Pinch of cayenne pinch of dried oregano 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 4 10-ounce rib-eye steaks 4 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 tbsp. finely chopped shallot 1 scallion 2 oz. Valdeón or other intense and creamy blue cheese Preparation Step 1On a work surface, using the flat side of a chef’s knife, mash the garlic to a paste with the salt....
Ingredients 1 pound uncooked spiral or penne pasta2 tablespoons olive oil2 large tomatoes, diced2 cups water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and chopped1-1/2 cups kalamata olives, pitted and halved1 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes3/4 cup chopped onion8 ounces smoked salmon fillets2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato pesto2 teaspoons dried basil3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese Preparation In a large saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions for al dente....
Ingredients 3 bacon strips, chopped4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1 medium onion, chopped4 garlic cloves, minced1 bay leaf1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup red wine1/2 cup chicken broth1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon pepperHot cooked noodles, optional Preparation In large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Brown chicken on both sides in drippings over medium heat....
Ingredients 2-3/4 to 3 cups all-purpose flour1 cup water1/2 cup Sourdough Starter1/3 cup instant nonfat dry milk powder1 tablespoon sugar3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 cup cornmeal, dividedButter, jam or honey Preparation In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, water and Sourdough Starter. Cover and let stand overnight. Combine the milk powder, sugar, salt and 1/2 cup flour. Add to sour dough mixture; mix well. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and no longer sticky, about 2-3 minutes, adding more flour if needed....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium sweet onion, chopped1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon chili powder2 cups diced fresh tomatoes (about 3 medium)1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn (about 8 ounces)1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained2 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth1/2 teaspoon salt1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantroOptional: Sour cream, diced avocado and lime wedges...
