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Ingredients 1 cup stuffing mix, finely crushed1/3 cup chicken broth1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1 pound ground turkey4 sandwich buns, splitCheese slices, lettuce leaves and tomato slices, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the stuffing mix, broth, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and half of the spinach (save remaining spinach for another use). Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 4 ounces beef flank steak1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon canola oil2 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed1/2 cup cold cooked rice1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and diced1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained2 tablespoons sour cream1 tablespoon salsa1 tablespoon finely chopped onion1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro Preparation Sprinkle steak with salt and pepper. In a small skillet coated with cooking spray, cook steak in oil over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup sugar1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup vegetable oil3 large eggs, separated1/3 cup orange juice1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar1-1/2 to 2 quarts fresh strawberries, slicedVanilla ice creamWhipped cream Preparation Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Place in a large bowl and make a well in the center. Add oil, egg yolks and orange juice; beat with a spoon until smooth. In a bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff....

Ingredients 3 cups water5 cups sliced fresh strawberries3/4 to 1 cup sugar1/4 cup lemon juice2 teaspoons grated lemon zest1 cup ginger aleCrushed iceAdditional strawberries, optional Preparation In a blender, process the water, sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice and zest in batches until smooth. Strain the berry seeds if desired. Pour mixture into a pitcher; stir in the ginger ale. Serve in chilled glasses over ice. If desired, garnish with strawberries....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon water1 envelope unsweetened strawberry Kool-Aid mix1 tablespoon strawberry ice cream topping2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)2 tablespoons hot fudge ice cream topping, warmed Preparation In a small bowl, combine the water and Kool-Aid mix until dissolved. Stir in strawberry topping. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla and strawberry mixture until fluffy....

Ingredients 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter 1 c. packed dark brown sugar 1/2 c. granulated sugar 2 large eggs 3 tbsp. soy sauce 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1 c. semisweet chocolate chips 1 c. chopped dark chocolate Flaky sea salt, for topping Preparation Step 1 In a small sauce pan over medium heat, melt butter. Transfer melted butter to a large bowl and combine with sugars....

Ingredients 35 shrimp 1/4 c. olive oil 6 clove garlic 2 tsp. chopped basil salt and pepper 4 c. milk 2 tbsp. butter 1 c. quick grits salt and pepper 4 oz. Boursin cheese 1/4 c. olive oil 1 onion 3 clove garlic 1 green pepper 4 oz. Michelob Bavarian Wheat beer 1 zucchini 1 yellow squash 2 tomatoes 1 c. tomato juice Basil, oregano, salt, pepper Preparation Step 1Marinate: Combine shrimp with 1/4 cup olive oil, 6 cloves diced garlic, 2 teaspoons chopped basil, and salt and pepper....

Ingredients 2 medium sweet potatoes, cubed2 large carrots, sliced1/4 cup chopped celery1 boneless beef chuck roast (2-1/2 pounds)1 tablespoon canola oil1 large onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon brown sugar1 teaspoon ground cumin3/4 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon ground coriander3/4 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon3/4 teaspoon grated orange zest3/4 teaspoon baking cocoa1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce Preparation Place potatoes, carrots and celery in a 5-qt....

Ingredients 1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 medium carrot, shredded1 celery rib, thinly sliced1/4 cup chopped onion1 garlic clove, minced1 jar (14 ounces) spaghetti sauce1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream or milk1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley4 ounces uncooked spaghetti Preparation In a large skillet, cook the beef, carrot, celery, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Stir in spaghetti sauce and Italian seasoning; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped1/3 cup medium pearl barley2 tablespoons canola oil4 garlic cloves, minced5 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)1 cup dried lentils, rinsed1 jar (16 ounces) picante sauce1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro8 cups chopped fresh spinach Preparation In a Dutch oven, saute onion and barley in oil until onion is tender....

Ingredients 3-1/2 cups sugar1-1/2 cups light corn syrup1 cup water1 tablespoon wintergreen oil3 to 4 drops green food coloring Preparation Butter a 15x10x1-in. pan; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and water. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil. Cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage). Remove from the heat; stir in oil and food coloring (keep face away from mixture as oil is very strong)....

Ingredients 4 ounces uncooked vermicelli2 tablespoons butter1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 pound bay scallops2 tablespoons white wine or chicken broth3 tablespoons prepared pesto Preparation Cook vermicelli according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt butter. Stir in the garlic powder, oregano and pepper. Add scallops and wine; cook and stir over medium heat for 5-6 minutes or until scallops are firm and opaque. Reduce heat to low....

Ingredients 1/2 c. sliced almonds 1 small celery root 1 small golden beet 1 small red onion 2 medium carrots 6 radishes 1 clove garlic 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp. chopped dill salt Freshly ground pepper 6 oz. feta cheese Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the almonds in a pie plate and toast until golden, about 7 minutes....

Ingredients 3 cups pitted frozen tart cherries, thawed, drained and patted dry1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)1 tablespoon butter1-3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 cup sour cream1 tablespoon lemon juice Preparation Arrange cherries evenly in the pastry shell. Dot with butter. In a large bowl, combine 1-3/4 cups sugar, flour and salt. Stir in the eggs, sour cream and lemon juice....

Ingredients 2/3 cup packed brown sugar1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground allspice2-1/2 teaspoons cold butterBATTER:1 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar4 large eggs, room temperature1 cup sour cream1 cup canned pumpkin2 teaspoons vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons ground cinnamon2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon saltGLAZE:1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons orange juice Preparation In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon and allspice. Cut in butter until crumbly; set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked brown rice1/3 cup uncooked wild rice2-3/4 cups vegetable broth4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, drained1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1-1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped1 medium onion, finely chopped6 green onions, chopped1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped2 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons ground cumin1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend Preparation In a large saucepan, bring the brown rice, wild rice and broth to a boil....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon chili powder2 teaspoons brown sugar2 teaspoons Gustus Vitae spicy chocolate cinnamon cane sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper3 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar6 bone-in chicken breast halves (8 ounces each ) CILANTRO LIME BUTTER:1/3 cup butter, melted1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion1 tablespoon lime juice1 serrano pepper, finely chopped1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Brush over chicken....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1 egg1 cup molasses2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1-1/4 teaspoons ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground allspice1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon salt2-1/2 cups water, divided2/3 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup butter, cubedWhipped cream and ground cinnamon, optional Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg; beat well. Beat in molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, spices and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with 1 cup water, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp. sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. baking powder 1 stick cold unsalted butter 2 tbsp. cold unsalted butter 5 tbsp. ice water 1/2 c. light brown sugar 6 tbsp. all-purpose flour 6 tbsp. almonds 6 tbsp. rolled oats 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. salt 6 tbsp. cold unsalted butter 2 1/4 lb. assorted stone fruits, such as cherries, apricots, peaches, and plums...

Ingredients 3-1/2 cups dry-roasted peanuts, divided1 package (10 ounces) peanut butter chips2 tablespoons butter1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme36 miniature Snickers candy bars, chopped Preparation Sprinkle half the peanuts into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. In a large microwave-safe bowl, heat chips and butter at 50% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave in 20-second intervals until melted; stir until smooth. Stir in sweetened condensed milk; cook, uncovered, on high for 1 minute....