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Ingredients 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 pound fully cooked andouille sausage links, cubed1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1 cup diced onion1 small sweet red pepper, diced1 small green pepper, diced1 cup chicken broth1 celery rib with leaves, chopped2 tablespoons tomato paste2 teaspoons dried oregano2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic2 bay leaves1 teaspoon Louisiana-style hot sauce1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveinedHot cooked rice...

Ingredients 2 tbsp. olive oil 6 oz. pancetta or thick bacon 1 small onion 1 1/2 lb. spaghetti 2 tbsp. coarse sea salt 2 large egg yolks 2 tbsp. chopped parsley c. grated Pecorino cheese c. heavy cream 1/2 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper Preparation Step 1Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add pancetta and cook 5 minutes. Add onions and sauté until both onions and pancetta are lightly browned....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) manicotti shells2-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 large egg, lightly beaten3/4 cup sour cream1/3 cup prepared Italian salad dressing1/2 cup shredded zucchini1 jar (14 ounces) spaghetti sauce Preparation Cook manicotti according to package directions; rinse in cold water and drain. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, pepper and nutmeg....

Ingredients 4-1/2 teaspoons salt1-1/2 teaspoons onion powder1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder1-1/2 teaspoons paprika1-1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper3/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon white pepper2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined Preparation In a bowl, combine the seasonings. In another bowl, combine oil and 1-1/2 teaspoons of seasoning mixture (save remaining mixture for another use). Add shrimp; toss until well coated. Thread shrimp onto two metal or soaked wooded skewers....

Ingredients 1/2 pound lean ground turkey1/2 cup chopped peeled jicama or celery1/4 cup chopped onion2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot1 garlic clove, minced1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/8 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup julienned carrot6 Bibb lettuce leavesHot mustard, optional Preparation In a large skillet, cook and crumble turkey with jicama and onion over medium heat until no longer pink, 4-6 minutes. Stir in soy sauce, ginger, garlic and peppers. Add carrot; cook and stir until liquid is absorbed, 1-2 minutes....

Ingredients 12 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 3 pounds)2 cups fresh baby spinach1 cup packed basil leaves6 garlic cloves2 teaspoons olive oil2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons chopped walnuts2 tablespoons reduced-sodium chicken broth1/2 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes1/3 cup chopped water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed and drained1/2 teaspoon salt, divided1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Pound chicken breasts with a meat mallet to 1/4-in. thickness. In a food processor, combine spinach, basil, garlic, oil, cheese, walnuts and broth....

Ingredients 1 bone-in fully cooked spiral-sliced ham (8 pounds)1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries1 jar (12 ounces) red currant jelly1 cup light corn syrup1/2 teaspoon ground ginger Preparation Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Cover and bake at 325° for 2-1/2 hours. Meanwhile, for glaze, combine the remaining ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until cranberries pop, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 1 can black beans 1/2 c. cilantro 2 plum tomatoes 1 avocado 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice tsp. cayenne Coarse salt ground pepper 1 strip steak 1/2 tsp. dried oregano 3 tsp. olive oil 4 flour tortillas 1 1/2 c. grated pepper jack cheese 1 medium red onion 1/4 c. reduced-fat sour cream Preparation Step 1In a medium bowl, combine black beans, cilantro, tomatoes, avocado, lime juice, and cayenne; stir to combine....

Ingredients 2/3 cup all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided1-1/4 teaspoons pepper, divided 2 pounds beef stew meat4 tablespoons olive oil2/3 cup Burgundy wine3 cups water1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes2 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons beef base 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 large sweet potato (about 1 pound), peeled and coarsely chopped2 medium carrots, coarsely chopped1 medium onion, chopped1 medium parsnip, peeled and coarsely choppedSliced green onions, optional...

Ingredients 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)1/3 cup sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch1/8 teaspoon salt1 cup milk2 egg yolks, lightly beaten1 tablespoon butter1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed1 package (12 ounces) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed and drainedSliced fresh strawberries and mint leaves, optional Preparation Prepare and bake cake according to package directions, using two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely....

Ingredients 2 medium oranges2 medium lemons1/2 cup water1/8 teaspoon baking soda1 quart ripe strawberries, crushed7 cups sugar1 pouch liquid fruit pectin (half of a 6-ounce package) Preparation Peel outer layer of oranges and lemons; set aside. Remove the white membrane from fruit and discard. Set the fruit aside. Chop peels; place in a large saucepan. Add water and baking soda; cover and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes....

Ingredients 4 bone-in pork loin chops (8 ounces each)1 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons canola oil2 cups ketchup1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional Preparation Sprinkle pork chops with garlic powder, salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown chops in oil on both sides; drain. In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar and liquid smoke if desired. Pour half of the sauce into a 3-qt....

Ingredients 1/4 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon minced fresh parsley1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon pepper2 medium baking potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices1 small onion, sliced and separated into rings2 tablespoons butter Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Add potatoes and onion; toss gently to coat. Spoon onto a double thickness of greased heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Dot with butter....

Ingredients 2 medium baking potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch strips1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 tablespoon Italian seasoning1 tablespoon garlic powder1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place potato strips in a large resealable plastic bag; add oil. Seal bag and shake gently to coat. Add seasonings; shake again. Place seasoned strips on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake potato strips at 425° for 25 minutes or until crispy. Serve immediately....

Ingredients 1 bacon strip, diced1/3 cup smoked turkey kielbasa, quartered1 small onion, chopped1 garlic clove, minced1/4 cup chopped carrot2 tablespoons chopped celery1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth1 cup canned diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (5-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium tomato juice1/4 cup chopped zucchini1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/8 teaspoon pepper1/3 cup canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained1/4 cup cooked elbow macaroni1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese Preparation In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, cut into 1-inch pieces1 boneless beef chuck roast (4 to 5 pounds)1 tablespoon canola oil1 cup water1 cup hoisin sauce3 medium plums or 6 pitted dried plums (prunes), halved Preparation Place onion in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Cut roast in half. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown meat. Transfer meat to slow cooker. Combine water and hoisin sauce; pour over meat. Top with plums....

Ingredients 2 cans (14 ounces each) water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and chopped1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1 cup sour cream1 small onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese3/4 cup 2% milk1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese1/3 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon red wine vinegar1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubedSweet red pepper slices and tortilla chip scoops Preparation Combine first 11 ingredients until well blended....

Ingredients 1-2/3 cups fresh or frozen corn, thawed1 small zucchini, finely chopped1 small onion, finely chopped1 tablespoon canola oil1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1/4 cup salsa8 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed1/2 cup sour cream1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a large skillet, saute the corn, zucchini and onion in oil until tender. Stir in beans and salsa. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 1 large onion, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium beef broth2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles1 cup frozen corn1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder1 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro Preparation In a large nonstick saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook and stir onion and green pepper over medium heat until almost tender....

Ingredients 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)8 cups all-purpose flour1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix2 cups warm whole milk (110° to 115°)2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup canola oil2 teaspoons salt1/4 cup butter, meltedFILLING:1 cup packed brown sugar2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 cup raisins1 cup chopped walnutsGLAZE:1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 to 2 tablespoons whole milk1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract...