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Ingredients 1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric1/2 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon chili powder1/4 teaspoon pepper6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds) Preparation In a small bowl, mix the first 8 ingredients. Sprinkle over both sides of chicken. On a lightly greased grill rack, grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 170°, 6-8 minutes on each side....

Ingredients 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 6 cups)2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons brown sugar1 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine sweet potatoes and oil. Add remaining ingredients; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 40-45 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring every 15 minutes.

Ingredients 6 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta2 large eggs, lightly beaten1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 pound ground beef1/2 cup chopped onion1/4 cup chopped green pepper1 jar (14 ounces) meatless pasta sauce1 teaspoon Creole seasoning3/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions; drain....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon olive oil1 medium onion, chopped1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 cup cubed fully cooked ham1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth1/4 cup water3/4 cup uncooked instant rice2 green onions, sliced1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onion and mushrooms until tender. Stir in ham, pepper, broth and water; bring to a boil. Stir in rice. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until rice is tender, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups shredded cooked chicken1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve long grain rice1 cup enchilada sauce3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided 3 tablespoons minced red onion1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/3 cup water6 medium bell peppers Minced fresh cilantro, green onions and sour cream Preparation In a bowl, combine chicken, rice, enchilada sauce, 1/2 cup cheese, red onion and cumin. Pour water into a 6-qt. slow cooker. Cut and discard tops from peppers; remove seeds....

Ingredients 1 medium spaghetti squash (about 4 pounds), halved, seeds removed1/4 cup sliced green olives with pimientos, drained1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/4 cup chopped fresh basil Preparation Place squash in 6- or 7-quart slow cooker, overlapping as needed to fit. Cook, covered, on low until tender, 5-7 hours. Remove squash from slow cooker; drain any cooking liquid. Using a fork, separate the squash into strands resembling spaghetti, discarding the skin....

Ingredients 6 cups chopped peeled tart apples1 cup fresh cranberries3/4 cup sugar1 tablespoon apple pie spice1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest1/2 teaspoon dried lavender flowers1/4 cup butterCREPES:2 large eggs, lightly beaten2 cups whole milk2 tablespoons butter, melted1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking powder1 carton (8 ounces) Mascarpone cheeseConfectioners’ sugar, optional Preparation In a large skillet, saute the apples, cranberries, sugar, pie spice, orange zest and lavender in butter until fruit is tender....

Ingredients 3 quarts water, divided4 tea bags18 whole cloves2 cinnamon sticks (3-1/2 inches)1 can (12 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed1 can (12 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed1 cup sugar Preparation In a large kettle or Dutch oven over medium heat, bring 1 qt. of water to a boil. Remove from the heat; add tea bags. Cover and steep for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags. Place cloves and cinnamon sticks in a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with a string (or, if desired, place loose spices in pan and strain tea before serving)....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter, melted2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper3 cups pecan halves1-1/2 cups dried cranberries Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Stir in the pecans. Spread in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Cool completely. Stir in cranberries. Store in an airtight container.

Ingredients 3 bacon strips, chopped2 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 small garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepperDash ground nutmegDash crushed red pepper flakes1/4 cup olive oil6 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 8 cups) 1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion4 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped Preparation In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels....

Ingredients 4 medium potatoes, cubed1/2 cup water1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1 medium zucchini, quartered and sliced2 tablespoons butter, divided2/3 cup beef broth1 tablespoon Dijon mustard3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed6 ounces cooked sirloin steak, thinly sliced and cut into 1-inch pieces4 large eggs1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheeseCoarsely ground pepper Preparation Place potatoes and water in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high until tender, about 9 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute mushrooms and zucchini in 1 tablespoon butter until crisp-tender....

Ingredients 1/2 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices3 tablespoons olive oil1 each medium sweet red pepper, sweet yellow pepper and green pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks1 medium onion, cut into small wedges1 cup water1 package (1.2 ounces) herb and garlic soup mix1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauceHot cooked rice Preparation In a large skillet, brown sausage in oil over medium-high heat. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm....

Ingredients 1/2 lb. medium dark heirloom tomatoes salt 1/2 lb. yellow plum tomatoes 1 tsp. chopped parsley 1/4 tsp. thyme leaves A few drops of white wine vinegar 1/2 lb. red cherry tomatoes Breadsticks Preparation Step 1In a blender, puree the dark tomatoes at high speed, until very smooth, 2 minutes; scrape down the sides as necessary. Season the puree with salt and carefully pour into 4 glasses. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes, until the puree has firmed up slightly....

Ingredients 5 cans (7 ounces each) white or shoepeg corn, drained3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper1/2 cup mayonnaise1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Ingredients 2 lamb shoulder blade chops (8 ounces each)2 tablespoons canola oil1/2 cup warm water1 teaspoon lemon juice1 teaspoon dried minced onion1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large skillet, brown lamb chops in oil. Add the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)....

Ingredients 2 bone-in center-cut pork loin chops (7 ounces each)2 teaspoons canola oil1 can (8-1/4 ounces) sliced peaches in extra-light syrup1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1/2 cup water1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/8 teaspoon dried thyme1/8 teaspoon dried basilDash to 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper Preparation In a small skillet, brown pork chops in oil; drain. Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker. Drain peaches, reserving juice. In a bowl, combine the tomato sauce, water, soy sauce, rosemary, thyme, basil, cayenne and reserved peach juice; pour over pork....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, softened1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 cup mashed sweet potatoes3 tablespoons whole milk1 teaspoon grated orange zest2 cups self-rising flour1/4 teaspoon ground allspice1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 cup chopped pecansORANGE CREAM SPREAD:3 ounces cream cheese, softened1 teaspoon orange juice1 teaspoon grated orange zest Preparation In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs; mix well. Add sweet potatoes, milk and orange zest; mix well. Combine flour, allspice and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture....

Ingredients 4 bacon strips2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt2 ounces cream cheese, softened1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained2 garlic cloves, minced Preparation In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; keep warm. Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Sprinkle chicken breasts with seasoned salt. In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, chiles and garlic. Spread half of the mixture on each chicken breast....

Ingredients 12 large baking potatoes1 cup butter, melted, divided1 to 1-1/4 cups whole milk, warmed8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1 teaspoon seasoned salt Preparation Bake potatoes at 375° for 1 hour or until tender. Cool. Cut a thin slice off top of each potato and discard; scoop out pulp, leaving a thin shell. In a large bowl, mash the pulp with 3/4 cup butter....

Ingredients 1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries1/4 cup coarsely chopped green onions1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves1/4 cup coarsely chopped green pepper1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot2 to 3 teaspoons ground chipotle pepper1 medium lime1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained3/4 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softenedAssorted crackers Preparation Place the first 6 ingredients in a food processor. Finely grate enough zest from lime to measure 2 teaspoons....