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Ingredients 1 pound fully cooked smoked turkey sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup julienned green pepper1/2 cup julienned sweet red pepper1 small onion, sliced and separated into rings1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano1/4 teaspoon pepper2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges4 cups hot cooked rice Preparation In a nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry sausage in oil over medium heat until lightly browned, about 10 minutes....

Ingredients 3 large egg yolks1/4 cup sugar1/8 teaspoon salt2 cups whole milk1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractSliced pound cakeFresh berries of choice Preparation Beat together eggs, sugar and salt. Scald milk (heat to 180°) and pour slowly over egg mixture. Return mixture to top of double boiler or metal bowl over simmering water, and constantly whisk the egg yolks, water and lemon juice until mixture reaches 160° or is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon....

Ingredients 1/2 cup orange juice2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro1 tablespoon lime juice1 tablespoon jalapeno pepper jelly1 tablespoon honey1/4 teaspoon ground cumin2-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 cup cubed peeled mango2/3 cup julienned sweet red pepper2/3 cup julienned peeled jicama4 green onions, chopped3 cups fresh baby spinach3 cups torn mixed salad greens1/3 cup pepitas or salted pumpkin seeds Preparation For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the first seven ingredients....

Ingredients 4 medium pears, peeled and chopped1/4 cup dried cranberries2 teaspoons lemon juice2 tablespoons reduced-fat butter1/2 cup reduced-sugar orange marmalade1/4 cup sugar-free maple-flavored syrup1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/8 teaspoon ground allspice1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups crushed reduced-fat vanilla wafers (about 45 wafers)1/4 cup chopped almonds1-1/2 cups reduced-fat vanilla ice cream Preparation In a small bowl, combine the pears, cranberries and lemon juice. Transfer to an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray; set aside....

Ingredients 1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls10 large eggs, room temperature1/3 cup water3 tablespoons butter1-1/2 cups prepared taco meat1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese1 cup salsa Preparation Unroll crescent roll dough into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Seal seams and perforations; set aside. In a small bowl, whisk eggs and water. In a large skillet, heat butter until hot. Add egg mixture; cook and stir over medium heat until eggs are almost set....

Ingredients 3/4 cup each chopped onion, celery and sweet red pepper2 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons butter, divided2 cups chopped fresh spinach1/2 cup egg substitute2 cups seasoned stuffing croutons, lightly crushed6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)2 tablespoons cornstarch1 cup chicken broth1 teaspoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon browning sauce, optional2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms1/4 teaspoon salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning, optional Preparation In a nonstick skillet, saute the onion, celery, red pepper and garlic in 1 tablespoon butter until tender....

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked spiral pasta1 pound Italian turkey sausage links, cut into 1/4-inch slices1 medium bunch broccoli, cut into florets1/2 cup sliced red onion1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1 teaspoon sugar Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook and stir sausage, broccoli and onion 5-6 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender....

Ingredients 1 package (25 ounces) frozen cheese ravioli1-1/2 pounds bulk Italian sausage1 container (15 ounces) ricotta cheese1 large egg, lightly beaten1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning2 jars (one 26 ounces, one 14 ounces) spaghetti sauce2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend Preparation Cook ravioli according to package directions. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. In a small bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, basil and Italian seasoning; set aside....

Ingredients 1/4 cup sliced green onion3 tablespoons butter1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon ground mustard1 pinch cayenne pepper2 cups half-and-half cream1 cup chicken broth2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1/8 teaspoon dried thyme1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1-1/4 cups cooked small shrimp, peeled and deveined1/4 cup dry sherry or additional chicken brothSalt and pepper to taste Preparation In a large saucepan, saute onions in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, mustard and cayenne until blended; gradually add cream and broth....

Ingredients 3 small onions, very thinly sliced (about 3 cups) 3/4 c. beef broth 2 1/2 lb. large chicken breasts (about 6) 1 (1 oz.) instant onion soup mix packet 1 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves Kosher salt 3 c. shredded Swiss cheese (about 8 oz.) 2 tbsp. fresh parsley leaves, chopped Preparation Step 1Arrange onions in an even layer in the bottom of the slow-cooker. Pour beef broth over onions.Step 2Season chicken breasts all over with onion soup mix packet....

Ingredients 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawedSAUCE:2 shallots2 tablespoons Dijon mustard1 tablespoon mayonnaise1 tablespoon red wine vinegar1/4 cup olive oilFINISHING:1 cup fresh arugula or baby spinach, coarsely chopped4-1/2 ounces smoked salmon or lox, thinly sliced1/2 cup shaved Asiago cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Unfold puff pastry; cut into 25 squares. Transfer to greased baking sheets. Bake 11-13 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, grate 1 shallot and finely chop the other....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons mayonnaise1 tablespoon ketchup1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish1/2 pound ground beefSalt and pepper to taste1 small onion, sliced and separated into rings4 tablespoons butter, divided4 slices sourdough bread4 slices Swiss cheese Preparation In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup and relish; cover and refrigerate. Shape beef into two oval patties. In a large skillet, cook burgers over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°....

Ingredients 2 quarts water8 orange peel strips (1 to 3 inches)1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup salt3 tablespoons fennel seed, crushed2 tablespoons dried thyme2 tablespoons whole peppercorns1 boneless rolled pork loin roast (4 pounds) Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the first seven ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until salt and sugar are dissolved. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature. Place a large heavy-duty resealable plastic bag inside a second large resealable plastic bag; add pork....

Ingredients 3/4 c. walnuts 1/4 lb. sliced bacon 2 tbsp. red-wine vinegar 1 tsp. Dijon mustard 3/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper c. Cooking oil lb. smoked and sliced boneless chicken breast 1 lb. spinach 1 small red onion 1 tart apple Preparation Step 1Heat the oven to 350F°. Toast the walnuts until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Let cool.Step 2In a large frying pan, cook the bacon until it is crisp....

Ingredients 15 uncooked jumbo pasta shells1 envelope white sauce mix1 cup 4% cottage cheese1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1 large egg white1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon garlic powderDash pepper1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, prepare white sauce according to package directions; set aside. Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, combine cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese, egg white, basil, garlic powder, pepper and half of the spinach (save remaining spinach for another use)....

Ingredients 2 cups sugar2-1/2 cups water1 cup lemon juice (3 to 4 lemons)1 cup orange juice (2 to 3 oranges)3/4 cup thawed pineapple juice concentrate2 quarts ginger ale, chilled Preparation In a large saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil. Boil for 10 minutes; remove from the heat. Stir in the lemon, orange and pineapple juices. Refrigerate. Just before serving; transfer to a punch bowl; stir in ginger ale.

Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups sugar1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon baking soda4 eggs, lightly beaten1-1/2 cups mashed cooked butternut squash1 cup canola oil Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, nutmeg and baking soda. In another bowl, combine the eggs, squash and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, cubed1 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons light corn syrup10 slices French bread baguette (1 inch thick)5 large eggs1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream2 tablespoons hazelnut liqueur or hazelnut flavoring syrup1 tablespoon vanilla extract Sliced fresh strawberries and chopped hazelnuts Preparation In a microwave, melt butter with brown sugar and corn syrup; stir until brown sugar is blended. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; top with bread. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, cream, liqueur and vanilla; pour over bread....

Ingredients 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt2/3 cup packed brown sugar2/3 cup sugar1/3 cup baking cocoa1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup vanilla or white chips1/2 cup chopped pecansADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:3 large eggs2/3 cup canola oil1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a small bowl, combine flour and salt. In a 1-qt. glass container, layer flour mixture, brown sugar, sugar, cocoa, chips and pecans. Cover and store in a cool, dry place up to 6 months....

Ingredients 3/4 pound sliced bacon2 packages (8 ounces each) frozen fully cooked breakfast sausage links, thawed1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar, divided Preparation Cut bacon strips widthwise in half; cut sausage links in half. Wrap a piece of bacon around each piece of sausage. Place 1/2 cup brown sugar in a shallow bowl; roll sausages in sugar. Secure each with a toothpick. Place in a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan....