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Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 turkey breast tenderloin (1/2 pound)3 teaspoons olive oil, divided1/4 cup chicken broth2 tablespoons lime juice3 tablespoons chopped onion2 tablespoons chopped jalapeno pepper1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed3 tablespoons chopped fresh tomato4 teaspoons picante sauce1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro2 lime wedges Preparation In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin, salt and cayenne....

Ingredients 1 cup steak sauce, divided1 carton (32 ounces) beef broth1-1/2 pounds red potatoes, cubed1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch pieces1 package (16 ounces) frozen vegetables of your choice, thawed2 cups water1 medium onion, chopped2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes1 tablespoon chili powder1 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Preparation Combine 2/3 cup steak sauce and remaining ingredients in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker....

Ingredients 1 box white cake 3 large egg whites 1 c. sangria wine 1/4 c. vegetable oil 2 tsp. orange zest 1/4 tsp. kosher salt Red food coloring Purple food coloring 1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 4 c. powdered sugar 1/4 c. brandy Pinch of kosher salt 1/2 c. blueberries, plus more for garnish 1/2 c. raspberries, plus more for garnish 1/2 c. chopped strawberries, plus more whole and halved for garnish...

Ingredients 1/2 c. mayonnaise 3 tbsp. ketchup Tabasco sauce kosher salt Freshly ground pepper 3 ear corn 1 1/2 lb. sea scallops vegetable oil 6 soft hamburger buns 6 lettuce leaves 6 slice thick tomato 12 slice cooked thick-cut bacon Preparation Step 1In a small bowl, blend the mayonnaise with the ketchup. Season with Tabasco, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate.Step 2In a medium saucepan of boiling water, cook the corn until tender, about 4 minutes....

Ingredients 2 (8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened 2 c. shredded white cheddar 2 green onions, thinly sliced 1 tbsp. everything seasoning Pinch cayenne 1/4 c. poppy seeds 1 slice white cheddar cheese 2 slices hot sopressata, halved Goldfish crackers Ritz crackers Sliced cucumbers Assorted cured meats Preparation Step 1In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar, green onions, everything seasoning, and cayenne. Using a hand mixer, beat until fully combined. Step 2Scoop mixture out of bowl onto a large piece of plastic wrap....

Ingredients 1 pound assorted baby potatoes2 tablespoons olive oil2 teaspoons Italian seasoning6 half-ears frozen corn on the cob, thawed2 pounds fresh mussels, scrubbed and beards removed1-1/2 dozen fresh littleneck clams, scrubbed1 pound uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined1/2 pound fully cooked Spanish chorizo links, cut into 1/2-inch pieces1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth1 medium lemon, cut into wedges1/2 cup butter, melted4 garlic cloves, chopped2 teaspoons seafood seasoning1-1/4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning1/4 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley French bread, optional...

Ingredients 6 cups water1 cup sugar1 cup nonfat dry milk powder6 black tea bags1 teaspoon ground ginger1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Place all ingredients in a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on high until heated through, 3-4 hours. Discard tea bags. Serve tea warm.

Ingredients 2 1/2 lb. boneless pork shoulder, skin on kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tbsp. chopped fresh sage 1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish 1 tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary 1 tsp. fennel seeds 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped 1/2 tsp. crushed red chili flakes 1 onion, quartered 1 lb. green beans, trimmed 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil Maldon sea salt, for finishing Preparation Step 1Season pork shoulder generously with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 2 pounds red potatoes, cut into small wedges1/4 cup minced fresh parsley2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium. Cook, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain and place in a large bowl. Coarsely mash the potatoes; stir in the parsley, oil, salt and pepper.

Ingredients 2 loaf French baguettes 1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1 lb. smoked trout 1 can white beans 1/2 c. Marcona almonds, or toasted whole blanched almonds 3 clove garlic 1 lemon 3/4 c. fresh parsley salt and ground black pepper to taste Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cut baguettes into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Place on large cookie sheet; brush with 1/4 cup olive oil. Bake slices about 15 minutes or until golden brown....

Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons kosher salt1 teaspoon active dry yeast3 tablespoons olive oil, divided1-1/4 to 1-1/2 cups warm water (120° to 130°)TOPPING:2 tablespoons olive oil10 cups beet greens, coarsely chopped4 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar3/4 cup prepared pesto3/4 cup shredded Italian cheese blend1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese2 medium heirloom tomatoes, thinly sliced1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped Preparation Place flour, salt and yeast in a food processor; pulse until blended....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons slivered almonds2 tablespoons butter1 package (6 ounces) fresh or frozen snow peas, thawed1-1/2 cups sliced mushrooms1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch1/4 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules1/2 cup water1 tablespoon soy sauce Preparation In a large skillet, stir-fry almonds in butter for 2 minutes or until lightly toasted. Add snow peas and mushrooms; stir-fry 2 minutes longer. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, bouillon, water and soy sauce until smooth. Add to skillet; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 cup shortening2 cups packed brown sugar2 large eggs2 tablespoons whole milk2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups old-fashioned oats1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In a bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar. Add eggs and milk; mix well. Combine flour, oats, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; add to the creamed mixture. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until done....

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine2 large carrots, thinly sliced1 tablespoon olive oil2 cups frozen sugar snap peas3 green onions, sliced3 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon butter1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth1/3 cup water2 teaspoons dried tarragon1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 pound fresh or frozen bay scallops, thawed2 tablespoons cornstarch2 tablespoons cold water1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute carrots in oil for 4 minutes....

Ingredients 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1 large egg, beaten1 cup soft bread crumbs2 tablespoons grated onion1 teaspoon seasoned salt1 pound ground turkeyHot cooked pasta, optional Preparation In a bowl, combine spinach, egg, bread crumbs, onion and seasoned salt. Add turkey and mix well. Shape into 2-in. balls. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink....

Ingredients 3 cups sliced celery3 cups sliced fresh carrots2 cups sliced onion6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1 envelope onion soup mix1 teaspoon dried thyme1 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon2 tablespoons cornstarch1/3 cup white wine or chicken brothHot cooked rice Preparation Place the celery, carrots, onion and chicken in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the soup, soup mix, thyme, pepper and tarragon; pour over chicken....

Ingredients CHEESE SAUCE:2 tablespoons butter7-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour2 cups milk1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 cup cubed process cheese (Velveeta)1 cup cubed fully cooked ham1/4 cup chopped green onions3 tablespoons butter, melted12 large eggs, beaten1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drainedTOPPING:1/4 cup melted butter2-1/4 cups soft bread crumbs Preparation To make cheese sauce, in a large skillet, melt butter; stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually stir in milk....

Ingredients 2 celery ribs, finely chopped2 tablespoons butter1-1/2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped4 green onions, chopped1/2 cup chopped water chestnuts2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon sugarDash pepperDash cayenne pepper9 egg roll wrappersOil for deep-fat fryingSWEET ‘N’ SOUR SAUCE:1 can (12 ounces) apricot cake and pastry filling1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup white vinegar1/4 cup water1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation In a large skillet, saute celery in butter until tender....

Ingredients 2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained, divided1 medium onion, chopped1/4 cup chopped celery1/4 cup chopped green pepper1 tablespoon olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced3 cups vegetable broth1-1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed1 medium carrot, shredded1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles1 tablespoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon chili powder4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch2 cups 2% milk1 cup shredded cheddar cheeseMinced fresh cilantro and additional shredded cheddar cheese, optional Preparation In a small bowl, mash 1 can beans with a fork; set aside....

Ingredients 4 slice (3/4-inch-thick) country bread or sourdough bread 1/4 lb. sliced bacon 2 red onions 3 tbsp. Wine vinegar 4 c. drained and rinsed canned cannellini beans (two 19-ounce cans) 1 1/4 tsp. salt 1 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 4 lb. spinach 2 tbsp. olive oil Preparation Step 1Heat the oven to 450°F. Put the bread on a baking sheet and toast until lightly browned, turning once, about 5 minutes....