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Ingredients 1 tablespoon soy sauce2 teaspoons cider or red wine vinegar1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon sugar1/4 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1/4-inch strips1/4 cup broccoli florets1/4 cup cauliflowerets1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil1/4 cup diced green or sweet red pepper1/4 cup diced cabbage1/4 cup sliced water chestnuts2 green onions, sliced3 tablespoons beef broth1 teaspoon cornstarchHot cooked rice Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag or shallow glass container, combine the first four ingredients; add beef and turn to coat....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons strawberry jam1 teaspoon water3 scoops strawberry ice cream1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries1/4 cup heavy whipping cream or half-and-half cream1 cup chilled strawberry or raspberry sparkling waterWhipped creamColored sprinkles Preparation In a tall glass, combine strawberry jam and water. Add ice cream, strawberries and cream. Top with sparkling water. Garnish with whipped cream and sprinkles. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 1 cup sugar1/4 cup shortening1 egg, beaten1 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt2 cups shredded peeled tart apples1/4 cup chopped walnutsVANILLA SAUCE:1 cup sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch1/2 cup half-and-half cream1/2 cup butter1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract Preparation In a bowl, cream sugar and shortening. Add egg and mix well. Add the dry ingredients; mix well. Fold in the apples and walnuts. Spread in a greased 8-in. square baking pan....

Ingredients 2 cups thinly sliced peeled rutabaga1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1 tablespoon brown sugar1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon dried thyme1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon pepper4-1/2 teaspoons butter, melted, divided1/2 cup sliced peeled tart apple1/3 cup apple juice2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs2 tablespoons chopped walnuts Preparation Place 1 in. of water in a saucepan; add rutabaga. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 7-9 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, salt, thyme, cinnamon and pepper....

Ingredients 1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)1/2 pound fresh sea or bay scallops, finely chopped1/3 cup heavy whipping cream2 green onions, chopped1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon minced fresh dill1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 large egg white1 large egg, beaten Preparation On a lightly floured surface, roll each pastry sheet into a 12x10-in. rectangle. Cut each sheet into four 6x5-in. rectangles. Place a salmon fillet in the center of four rectangles....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil1 beef flank steak (1-1/2 pounds)1 large onion, sliced1/3 cup water1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies2 tablespoons cider vinegar2 to 3 teaspoons chili powder1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown steak on both sides. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Add onion to same skillet; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until crisp-tender....

Ingredients 1 each medium red, green and yellow apple, julienned1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice4 cups shredded green cabbage1 cup shredded red cabbage1/4 cup chopped red onion1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 cup shredded cheddar cheese3 tablespoons mayonnaise2 tablespoons cider vinegar2 tablespoons thawed apple juice concentrate2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped1 tablespoon honey1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and diced1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley...

Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef1/2 cup dry bread crumbs1 envelope taco seasoning1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with onions, undrained1 can (11-1/2 ounces) condensed bean with bacon soup, undiluted1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a large bowl, combine the beef, bread crumbs and taco seasoning and mix well. Shape into six 3/4-in.-thick patties. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook patties for 3 minutes on each side or until browned....

Ingredients 6 large eggs1/4 cup water1 cup refried beans, warmed1/4 cup chopped red onion1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided1/4 cup salsa Preparation Heat a 10-in. nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Whisk eggs and water. Add half of the egg mixture to skillet (mixture should set immediately at edges). As eggs set, push cooked edges toward the center, letting uncooked portion flow underneath. When the eggs are set, spoon half of the beans and half of the onion on one side and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cheese; fold other side over filling....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups uncooked instant brown rice1 medium onion, chopped1 small green pepper, chopped1 tablespoon butter1 garlic clove, minced1-1/2 cups water1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro2 teaspoons ground cumin1-1/2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup picante sauce Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, saute the rice, onion and green pepper in butter until rice is lightly browned and vegetables are crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the water, cilantro, cumin, bouillon and pepper; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 jar (7 ounces) pimiento-stuffed olives1/2 cup tomato juice1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried oregano Preparation Drain olives, discarding juice; return olives to the jar. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over olives; cover and refrigerate for 3-10 days, turning jar daily. Drain before serving.

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds ground beef1 large onion, chopped1 cup water2 to 3 tablespoons chili powder1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon garlic powder2 cups salsa, divided10 flour tortillas (8 inches), cut into 3/4-inch strips, divided1 cup sour cream2 cans (15-1/4 ounces each) whole kernel corn, drained4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; crumble beef; drain....

Ingredients 2 beef top sirloin steaks (1-1/2 pounds each)3 pounds red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes1 medium onion, chopped4 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary1 tablespoon minced garlic2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon pepper Preparation Prepare grill for medium heat or preheat oven to 450°. Cut each steak into 4 pieces, for a total of 8 pieces. In a large bowl, combine steak, potatoes, onion, rosemary, garlic, salt and pepper. Divide mixture among eight 18x12-in....

Ingredients 4 cups thinly sliced peeled potatoes (about 2 pounds)1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup or mushroom soup, undiluted1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk1 large onion, sliced2 tablespoons butter1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 cups chopped fully cooked ham Preparation In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first seven ingredients. Cook, covered, on high 1 hour. Stir in ham. Reduce heat to low; cook until potatoes are tender, 3-5 hours longer....

Ingredients 3/4 lb. hot Italian sausage 1 c. drained and rinsed canned black beans (one 15-ounce can) 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 lb. Monterey jack or cheddar 1 tomato 2 tbsp. lime juice (from about 1 lime) 1 red onion Four 9-inch flour tortillas Lime wedges Preparation Step 1Heat the oven to 350°F. In a large frying pan, cook the sausage over moderate heat, breaking it up with a fork or wooden spoon, until cooked through and just beginning to brown, about 10 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk10 pounds medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced5 pounds fully cooked ham, cubed4 cups shredded cheddar cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. In 2 large bowls, combine soups and milk. Add potatoes and ham; toss to coat....

Ingredients 4 black sea bass fillets 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil salt Freshly ground pepper 1 c. pitted kalamata olives 1 c. grape tomatoes 2 tbsp. chopped basil 2 tbsp. chopped dill 1 tsp. minced red chile Preparation Step 1In a medium bowl, rub the sea bass fillets with 2 tablespoons each of the lemon juice and olive oil and season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 package (3 ounces) ramen noodles3/4 cup shredded cabbage3/4 cup shredded romaine2 tablespoons sliced green onion2 teaspoons slivered almonds, toasted2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted1 tablespoon rice vinegar1-1/2 teaspoons sugar1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil1 teaspoon water1/2 teaspoon sesame oil1/4 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauceDash saltDash pepper Preparation Split ramen noodles in half and save the seasoning and half of the noodles for another use. Break apart remaining noodles; place in a bowl. Add the cabbage, romaine, onion, almonds and sesame seeds....

Ingredients 1/2 pound fresh brussels sprouts, halved1-1/4 cups water, divided1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules1 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon cornstarch4 teaspoons soy sauce2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted Preparation In a large saucepan, cook the brussels sprouts in 1 cup water and bouillon for 6-8 minutes or until tender; drain and keep warm. In the same pan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, soy sauce, garlic and remaining water until blended. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened....

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked long grain rice8 cups chicken broth2 cups cubed cooked chicken2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms1/4 cup chopped green onions1 can (8 ounces) bamboo shoots, drained1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained4 chicken bouillon cubes1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas1/4 cup canola oil Preparation Cook rice according to package directions. Spread on a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 325° for 2 hours or until dried and browned, stirring occasionally; set aside....