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Ingredients 1/2 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices1 small onion, chopped1/4 cup chopped celery1/4 cup chopped green pepper1 tablespoon butter1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/8 teaspoon pepper2 cups cooked elbow macaroni1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until browned; remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute the onion, celery and green pepper in butter until tender....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter1 cup chopped shelled pistachios1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepperBATTER:2/3 cup butter, softened2-2/3 cups sugar4 large eggs, room temperature1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin2/3 cup water3-1/2 cups self-rising flour1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook until butter is golden brown, 5-7 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in pistachios, turmeric, cumin and cayenne....

Ingredients 1/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce1/8 teaspoon ground ginger1-1/3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast1/2 cup chopped fresh snow peas1 small sweet red pepper, chopped1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted4 lettuce leaves1 tablespoon chopped cashews Preparation In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, soy sauce and ginger. Stir in the chicken, peas, pepper and sesame seeds. Serve over lettuce leaves; sprinkle with cashews.

Ingredients 1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs1/4 cup sesame seeds1/2 cup mayonnaise1 teaspoon dried minced onion1 teaspoon ground mustard4 cups cubed cooked chicken breastSAUCE:1/2 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup honey Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine bread crumbs and sesame seeds; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, onion and mustard. Coat chicken pieces with mayonnaise mixture, then toss in crumb mixture. Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned....

Ingredients 1/2 cup olive oil1/4 cup sugar3 tablespoons cider vinegar1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperSalad greens and vegetables of your choice Preparation Combine the first six ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake until blended. Store in the refrigerator. Shake before serving; drizzle over salad.

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1 envelope sloppy joe mix1 small onion, finely chopped1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground mustard1/4 teaspoon pepper3 cups half-and-half cream1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided Preparation Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 1 pound ground chicken2/3 cup water1 envelope taco seasoning1/4 cup cream cheese, softened3 tablespoons minced fresh chives2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons 2% milk2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs1 teaspoon prepared mustard1/2 teaspoon paprika3/4 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional6 cups tortilla chips1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 cup shredded cheddar-Monterey Jack cheeseOptional toppings: Chopped tomatoes and sliced ripe olives Preparation In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken until no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain....

Ingredients 1 cup butter-flavored shortening1 cup creamy peanut butter3/4 cup sugar3/4 cup packed brown sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon water2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt Preparation In a large bowl, cream the shortening, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla and water. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 1 tbsp. allspice berries 3 tbsp. black peppercorns 3 tbsp. yellow mustard seeds 3 tbsp. coriander seeds 2 tbsp. cumin seeds 3 tbsp. kosher salt 1 6-rib standing beef rib roast 2 c. plain Greek yogurt 1/4 c. drained horseradish 2 tbsp. drained horseradish 2 tbsp. grated fresh ginger 1 tbsp. Freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp. sugar Preparation Step 1Put the allspice berries in a spice grinder and finely grind....

Ingredients 4 cups chicken broth2 cups cubed cooked chicken2 celery ribs, chopped2 medium carrots, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped1 medium onion, chopped1/3 cup uncooked long grain rice1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon salt, optional1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Preparation In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until rice and vegetables are tender....

Ingredients 1 package (6.4 ounces) lasagna dinner mix1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 large onion, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped1 garlic clove, minced1 jar (14 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce1/2 cup chunky salsa1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 cup shredded mozzarella and provolone cheese blend Preparation Fill a large saucepan three-fourths full with water; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)1/2 cup fresh baby spinach, chopped1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese2 tablespoons butter, divided1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup chicken broth1/4 cup milk Preparation Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness; layer with spinach and cheese. Roll up and secure with toothpicks. In a shallow microwave-safe bowl, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Place bread crumbs in another bowl....

Ingredients 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, chopped4 green onions, sliced2 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 garlic cloves, minced, divided2 packages (10 ounces each) fresh spinach leaves1 teaspoon salt, divided1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 beef tenderloin roast (3-1/2 pounds)1/4 teaspoon onion powder1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, saute mushrooms and onions in 1 tablespoon oil until mushrooms are tender. Add half of the garlic; cook 1 minute longer....

Ingredients 1 small onion, chopped1 tablespoon vegetable oil4 cups water1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth1-1/2 cups dried green split peas1 cup cubed fully cooked ham3 bay leaves1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 1 hour or until peas are tender. Discard bay leaves....

Ingredients 12 oz. penne pasta 1 c. fresh or frozen peas 3 tbsp. olive oil, divided 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1" strips kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 8 oz. cremini or button mushrooms, trimmed and quartered 3 oz. freshly grated Parmesan, plus additional for serving Preparation Step 1In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions. One minute before the pasta is finished cooking, add peas....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour2/3 cup cornstarch Preparation In a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners’ sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour and cornstarch; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Drop by 1/2 teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 11-13 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks....

Ingredients 4 large sweet onion, thinly sliced2 tablespoons butter1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Add all ingredients to 5-qt. slow cooker. Cover, cook on high, stirring occasionally, until onions are browned and tender, about 5 hours. Uncover and cook 1 additional hour, or until most of the liquid has evaporated. Serve as desired. Refrigerate in airtight container. Freeze option: Freeze cooled onions in freezer containers up to 3 months. To use, thaw in refrigerator....

Ingredients 1 medium potato, peeled and cubed1/4 cup chopped onion2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)1/2 cup light coconut milk2 teaspoons curry powder1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 cup hot cooked rice1 green onion, thinly slicedOptional: Raisins, shredded coconut and chopped unsalted peanuts Preparation Place potatoes and onion in a 1-1/2- or 2-qt. slow cooker. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, brown chicken on both sides....

Ingredients 1-3/4 cups packed brown sugar, divided1 cup all-purpose flour6 tablespoons baking cocoa, divided2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup 2% milk2 tablespoons butter, melted1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips1-3/4 cups boiling waterVanilla ice cream Preparation In a small bowl, combine 1 cup brown sugar, flour, 3 tablespoons cocoa, baking powder and salt. Combine the milk, butter and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until combined. Spread into a 3-qt....

Ingredients 1 boneless pork loin roast (2 to 3 pounds)1/2 cup Dijon mustard, divided1 tablespoon brown sugar1 tablespoon garlic powder1 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup reduced-sodium beef broth8 medium sweet potatoes (about 5 pounds)3 cups coleslaw mix1/2 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise2 tablespoons cider vinegar1/2 teaspoon celery seed1/4 teaspoon garlic salt Preparation Place roast in a 3-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, mix 1/3 cup mustard, brown sugar, garlic powder, cayenne and 1/4 teaspoon salt; brush over pork....