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Ingredients 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 medium onion, chopped1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce2/3 cup frozen corn1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro Preparation Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a 6-qt. stockpot, cook and crumble beef with onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes; drain....

Ingredients 3 medium peaches, halved1 tablespoon honey1 can (11.3 ounces) peach nectar, chilled2 bottles (750 ml each) champagne or sparkling grape juice, chilled Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Line a baking sheet with a large piece of heavy-duty foil (about 18x12 in.). Place peach halves, cut sides up, on foil; drizzle with honey. Fold foil over peaches and seal. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until tender. Cool completely; remove and discard peels....

Ingredients 1 lb. ziti or penne 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion 3 clove garlic 1 lb. lean ground sirloin 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika salt 1 jar marinara sauce 1 1/2 c. fresh ricotta 1/2 lb. packaged mozzarella 1/4 c. Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F and bring a large pot of salted water to a boil....

Ingredients 2 1/2 tsp. olive oil 1/4 c. Israeli (pearl) couscous 1 clove garlic Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 c. baby spinach 1 tbsp. sliced almonds 1 boneless chicken breast half 1 1/2 tsp. garam masala Preparation Step 1In a small saucepan, heat 1/2 teaspoon oil over medium. Add couscous; cook, stirring, until lightly toasted, 1 to 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water and garlic; season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon French vanilla powdered nondairy creamer2 teaspoons Gustus Vitae spicy chocolate cinnamon cane sugar1 teaspoon instant coffee granules1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1 cup hot 2% milk or waterSweetened whipped cream and ground cinnamon Preparation Place the first four ingredients in a mug. Stir in hot milk until blended. Top with whipped cream; sprinkle with cinnamon.

Ingredients 6 cups water2 cinnamon sticks4 whole cloves4 whole allspice2 cups fresh mint leavesHoney, optional Preparation Bring the water, cinnamon, cloves and allspice to a boil. Boil for 1 minute. Stir in mint leaves. Remove from heat and steep for 5 minutes. Strain into cups. Sweeten with honey if desired.

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, cubed4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped2 cups sugar3 large eggs, lightly beaten1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme1 ounce semisweet chocolate Preparation In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and unsweetened chocolate; stir until smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in sugar. Cool for 10 minutes. Whisk in eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour and nuts. Pour into a greased foil-lined 13-in....

Ingredients 1/2 cup kosher salt5 teaspoons Sriracha chili sauce1/2 teaspoon lime juice Preparation Combine salt, chili sauce and lime juice; spread into a parchment-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Let stand at least 8 hours or overnight. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Ingredients 2 cups ketchup2 cups cider vinegar1 cup corn syrup1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup root beer1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce4 pounds pork baby back ribs Preparation In a large saucepan, combine first 9 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 325°. Set aside 3 cups of sauce for basting and serving....

Ingredients 2 c. sifted all-purpose flour 1 c. water 2 tbsp. dark sesame oil 15 scallions 1 1/2 tsp. salt Peanut oil for frying Preparation Step 1Place the flour in a medium bowl and make a well in the center. Add the water and stir until a dough forms. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest 30 minutes.Step 2Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 2 minutes. Cut the dough into 6 equal pieces, place one piece of dough on a lightly floured work surface, and roll to a 10" by 6" rectangle that is 1/8-inch thick....

Ingredients 2 cups water1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon garlic powder1 package (10 ounces) couscous Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the first eight ingredients; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in couscous. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.

Ingredients 10 bacon strips1 package (30 ounces) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1-1/2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese1 cup shredded cheddar cheese8 large eggs1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup chopped green onions Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Place bacon in a single layer in a 15x10x1-in. baking sheet. Bake until partially cooked but not crisp, about 10 minutes....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 red bell pepper 1 medium onion 1 celery rib 2 garlic cloves 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper Salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 lb. andouille sausage or spicy kielbasa 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour 4 c. chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth 2 thyme sprigs 3/4 lb. shelled and deveined medium shrimp 1 scallion 1 tbsp. finely chopped flat-leaf parsley Preparation Step 1In a large saucepan, heat the vegetable oil until shimmering....

Ingredients 1 cup lemon juice1 tablespoon salt4 large Granny Smith apples16 whole cloves1 gallon apple cider1 can (12 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed Preparation In a small bowl, combine lemon juice and salt; set aside. Peel apples. Cut each apple from the stem to the blossom end; discard seeds and core. Using a sharp knife, carefully carve a face on the rounded side of each apple half. After carving, dip each apple in lemon juice mixture for 1 minute....

Ingredients 1 small onion, chopped1/4 cup chopped green pepper1 garlic clove, minced3 tablespoons butter, divided1 package (5 ounces) frozen cooked salad shrimp, thawed8 large eggs, lightly beaten1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup shredded cheddar or Colby-Monterey Jack cheese Preparation In a large skillet, saute the onion, green pepper and garlic in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. Stir in shrimp. Remove to a bowl and keep warm. In the same skillet, melt remaining butter over medium heat....

Ingredients 6 hard-boiled large eggs3 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise2 teaspoons minced chives1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperOptional: Fresh dill sprigs and minced chives Preparation Cut eggs in half lengthwise. Remove yolks; set aside egg whites and four yolks (discard remaining yolks or save for another use). In a large bowl, mash reserved yolks. Stir in mayonnaise, chives, parsley, tarragon, salt and pepper. Stuff or pipe into egg whites....

Ingredients 2 cups sugar1 cup water3/4 cup lemon juice3/4 cup lime juice Preparation In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until sugar is dissolved, 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature. Transfer to a container with a tight-fitting lid. Add lemon and lime juices. Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Ingredients 1 fresh beef brisket (5 pounds)1 large onion, chopped1 cup ketchup1/4 cup water3 tablespoons brown sugar1 tablespoon Liquid Smoke, optional2 teaspoons celery seed1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground mustard1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper Preparation Place brisket on a large sheet of heavy-duty foil; seal tightly. Place in a greased shallow roasting pan. Bake at 325° for 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until meat is tender. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients....

Ingredients 1 medium lemon, halved2-1/2 pounds medium red potatoes (about 10), quartered1 teaspoon ground coriander1 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/8 teaspoon ground allspice1/8 teaspoon ground cloves15 whole peppercorns4 garlic cloves, peeled and halved4 bay leaves2 teaspoons mustard seed1/2 teaspoon dill seed4 celery ribs, halved1 bunch parsley2 medium onions, cut into wedges5 quarts cold water3 medium ears sweet corn, husked and cut into 2-inch pieces1-1/2 pounds uncooked shell-on jumbo shrimp1 teaspoon salt Preparation Squeeze juice from lemon halves into a large bowl; add lemon and potatoes to bowl....

Ingredients 2/3 pound boneless pork loin, cut into thin strips1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 cup chopped celery1/2 cup diced carrots2 tablespoons vegetable oil6 cups chicken broth1/2 cup chopped fresh spinach2 tablespoons cornstarch3 tablespoons cold water1 egg, lightly beatenPepper to taste Preparation In a 3-qt. saucepan, stir-fry pork, mushrooms, celery and carrots in oil until pork is browned and vegetables are tender. Add broth and spinach. Combine cornstarch and water to make a thin paste; stir into soup....