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Ingredients 1 cup 1% chocolate milk1/2 cup butter, melted and slightly cooled2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chipsTOPPING:1 cup strawberry soda3/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup dark chocolate chips1/4 cup seedless strawberry jam1/4 cup molassesWhipped cream and sliced fresh strawberries Preparation In a large bowl, mix chocolate milk, melted butter and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; gradually mix into chocolate milk mixture....

Ingredients 1 pound bulk Italian sausage1 medium onion, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1 tablespoon brown sugar2 bay leaves2 teaspoons dried oregano2 teaspoons dried basil1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 cup minced fresh basil, dividedHot cooked pasta Preparation In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat for 7-8 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink and onion is tender....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest1 large egg, room temperature1/2 cup fat-free lemon Greek yogurt1/3 cup blueberry juice cocktail1 teaspoon almond extract2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking soda1 to 1-1/2 cups fresh blueberriesGLAZE:1 cup confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons blueberry juice cocktail1 tablespoon butter, melted Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter, sugars and lemon zest until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 1 cup miniature cheese crackers, crushed1-1/2 teaspoons taco seasoning5 tablespoons butter, softened, divided3 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese2 tablespoons canned chopped green chiles2 teaspoons dried minced onion1/2 teaspoon salt6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each) Preparation In a shallow bowl, combine cracker crumbs and taco seasoning; set aside. In another bowl, combine 3 tablespoons butter, cheese, chiles, onion and salt. Shape mixture into 6 balls. Flatten chicken to 1/4-in....

Ingredients 1 whole chicken (3 to 3 1/2 pounds) 1 piece fresh ginger 1 onion 3 carrots 3 stalk celery 1 stalk lemongrass 4 kaffir lime leaves (fresh or frozen; see Tips & Techniques) 1 serrano or bird chili 2 limes 1 bunch cilantro stems (leaves reserved, for garnish) 2 tbsp. salt Reserved cilantro leaves (about 1 cup) 1/2 c. finely diced red onion 2 small Chilies 2 limes 1 c....

Ingredients 1 package (10 ounces) frozen leaf spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1/2 cup sliced green onions1/3 cup sour cream1-1/4 pounds sole filletsLemon-pepper seasoning1 tablespoon cornstarch1 tablespoon water1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, undrained Preparation In a small bowl, combine the spinach, onions and sour cream. Spread into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Cut sole fillets into 6-in. x 2-in. strips; carefully roll up and secure with toothpicks. Place over spinach mixture....

Ingredients 1 cup meatless spaghetti sauce, divided2 eggs, lightly beaten1 cup soft whole wheat bread crumbs1/4 cup finely chopped onion2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon ground mustard1 pound lean ground turkey1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup spaghetti sauce, eggs, bread crumbs, onion, garlic, basil, oregano and mustard. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 5 cups fresh or frozen unsweetened strawberries, thawed2/3 cup sugar2/3 cup water1/4 cup lemon juice Preparation Place the strawberries in a blender or food processor; cover and process until smooth. In a saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes; cool slightly. Add to blender. Add lemon juice; cover and process until combined. Pour into a shallow freezer container; cover and freeze for 4-6 hours or until almost frozen....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups cut fresh green beans1 cup minced fresh cilantro1/4 cup fat-free sour cream2 tablespoons lime juice2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar2 garlic cloves, minced1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin1/4 teaspoon saltDash cayenne pepper2 cups frozen corn, thawed1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 small sweet red pepper, finely chopped1 small red onion, chopped1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese...

Ingredients 1/4 c. olive oil 1/2 lb. eggplant 1/2 lb. fresh Italian sausage (without casing) 1 small onion 2 clove garlic 1/2 tsp. dried oregano kosher salt 1/4 tsp. Black pepper 1/4 tsp. chili flake 4 c. cooked rice (unsalted) 2 eggs 1 1/2 c. butter-soaked bread crumbs Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Step 2In a cast iron skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat until very hot....

Ingredients 1 pound bulk pork sausage1 large onion, chopped1-1/2 cups cornmeal1/4 cup all-purpose flour2-1/4 teaspoons baking powder3/4 teaspoon salt1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn3/4 cup whole milk2 large eggs1/4 cup vegetable oil2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese Preparation In a skillet, cook the sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and onion is tender; drain. In a bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder and salt. Add the corn, milk, eggs and oil....

Ingredients 1/2 pound bulk spicy pork sausage1 large onion, chopped1/2 medium green pepper, chopped1 garlic clove, minced1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon butter1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 cup spaghetti sauce, divided2 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise1/4 pound sliced mozzarella cheese Preparation In a skillet, cook sausage until no longer pink; drain. Remove sausage and set aside. In the same skillet, saute onion, green pepper and garlic in oil and butter until tender....

Ingredients 1 1/2 lb. medium shrimp Coarse salt ground pepper 6 tsp. olive oil 2 clove garlic 1 can diced tomatoes in juice 1 pt. cherry or grape tomatoes 1/2 lb. linguine 1 1/2 c. lightly packed fresh basil leaves Preparation Step 1Season shrimp with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 4 teaspoons oil over high. Add shrimp; cook until opaque throughout, turning occasionally, 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; set aside....

Ingredients 6 tbsp. canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock 1/4 tsp. dried red-pepper flakes 1/4 c. oyster sauce 5 tbsp. dry white wine 6 tbsp. soy sauce 1/2 lb. linguine 4 1/2 tbsp. Cooking oil 1/2 lb. medium shrimp 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 lb. cleaned squid 2 eggs 1/2 lb. bean sprouts (about 2 cups) 1 bunch chives Preparation Step 1In a small bowl, combine the broth, red-pepper flakes, oyster sauce, wine and soy sauce....

Ingredients 3/4 lb. coarsely ground 80 percent lean pork 4 medium scallions 2 tbsp. minced fresh ginger 1 tbsp. mirin 1 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 lb. lump crabmeat flour 24 round gyoza wrappers 6 Napa cabbage leaves Preparation Step 1In a bowl, mix the pork, scallions, ginger, mirin, and salt. Gently fold in the crabmeat.Step 2Dust a baking sheet with flour. Hold a gyoza wrapper in your palm, keeping the rest of the wrappers covered with plastic....

Ingredients 1 1/2 c. fresh lemon juice (from 6 to 7 lemons) 1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp. dried oregano 4 lb. leg of lamb 2 1/2 lb. yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into big chunks 1 1/2 c. water Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Step 1Combine lemon juice, oil, oregano, and water in a large nonreactive baking dish. Rub lamb all over with salt and pepper, and place in marinade, turning to coat well....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon plus 1/4 cup butter, softened, divided1 cup heavy whipping cream1 cup packed brown sugar1 cup light corn syrup1/4 cup sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1 to 2 teaspoons rum extract Preparation Line an 8-in. square pan with foil and grease the foil with 1 teaspoon butter; set aside. In a small bowl, cream remaining butter until light and fluffy. Beat in cream until smooth; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, sugar and salt....

Ingredients 2 packages (7 ounces each) thin spaghetti, broken into 2-inch pieces4 cups cubed fully cooked ham2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted2 cups sour cream1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup sliced ripe olives, optional1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard1 teaspoon seasoned salt2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauceTOPPING:2 cups soft bread crumbs1/4 cup butter, melted2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Preparation Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain and place in a large bowl....

Ingredients 1 lb. spaghettini or thin spaghetti 1 c. coarsely grated ricotta salata cheese or Parmesan 2 tbsp. fresh chives or scallion greens 1 lemon 1 stick butter salt Pepper Preparation Step 1In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook 1 pound of spaghettini, or thin spaghetti, until al dente according to package instructions.Step 2Grate the zest of 1 lemon into a large pasta bowl. Juice the lemon, and add juice to the bowl....

Ingredients 1/2 cup dried cherries1/4 cup port wine, warmed3-1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper1 teaspoon brown sugar3/4 teaspoon garlic powder3/4 teaspoon paprika3/4 teaspoon ground coffee1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/8 teaspoon ground mustard4 beef tenderloin steaks (1-1/4 inches thick and 6 ounces each)1 tablespoon canola oil1 large shallot, finely chopped1 tablespoon butter1 cup reduced-sodium beef broth1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme1/2 cup heavy whipping creamCrumbled blue cheese, optional...