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Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds baby red potatoes, cut into 3/4-inch cubes1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil3/4 teaspoon sea salt, divided 3 medium limes1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted1 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed1/2 pound Broccolini or broccoli, cut into small florets1 pound uncooked shrimp (16-20 per pound), peeled and deveined2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Place potatoes in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; drizzle with olive oil....

Ingredients 12 hard-boiled large eggs1/4 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup roasted sweet red pepper strips, finely chopped2 teaspoons Dijon mustard2 teaspoons cider vinegar1 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup finely crushed corn chips, plus whole corn chips (optional) Preparation Cut eggs lengthwise in half. Remove yolks, reserving whites. In a small bowl, mash yolks. Stir in mayonnaise, peppers, mustard, vinegar, paprika, salt and pepper until blended. Using a small and a large straw, decorate each egg white to make a skull with eyes, a nose and a mouth....

Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef1 cup chopped green pepper2/3 cup chopped onion2 cups ketchup2 envelopes sloppy joe mix2 tablespoons brown sugar1 teaspoon prepared mustard12 hamburger buns, split Preparation In a large skillet, cook the beef, pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the ketchup, sloppy joe mix, brown sugar and mustard. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until flavors are blended....

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 medium onion, chopped1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce2 teaspoons prepared mustard1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 medium tomato, chopped1/4 cup chopped dill picklesTortilla chips or crackers Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender, 6-8 minutes, breaking beef into crumbles; drain....

Ingredients 2 lb. bone-in skin-on chicken thighs 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 15-oz. can diced tomatoes 1 tsp. chili powder 1 tbsp. cumin 3 cloves garlic, chopped 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced 1/2 c. diced red onion 1/2 c. freshly chopped cilantro Juice and zest of 1 lime, plus wedges for garnish 2 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar 1/4 c....

Ingredients 1 tbsp. butter 2 ribs celery 6 scallions 2 cloves garlic 1 lb. baking potatoes (about 2) 1/4 c. dry white wine 2 c. water 1 qt. canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock 1 tsp. dried thyme 1 bay leaf 1 1/4 tsp. salt 1 c. half-and-half 2 fillets peppered smoked trout Preparation Step 1In a large pot, melt the butter over moderately low heat. Add the celery, the chopped scallion bulbs and the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften, about 10 minutes....

Ingredients 1 medium spaghetti squash (about 4 pounds)1 teaspoon canola oil1/2 cup frozen corn1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1/2 cup salsa2 green onions, chopped1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro1/4 cup salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas2 tablespoons lime juice1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon salt20 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmedGuacamole, optional Preparation Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash on a microwave-safe plate, cut side down....

Ingredients 4 flour tortillas (10 inches), room temperature4 ounces cream cheese, softened3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/4 cup chopped red onion1/4 cup sliced Greek olives1/2 pound thinly sliced deli pastrami1-1/2 cups fresh baby spinach Preparation Spread tortillas with cream cheese; sprinkle with cheddar cheese, onion and olives. Top with pastrami and spinach. Roll up tightly; secure with toothpicks.

Ingredients 1 French bread baguette, cut into 36 slices1 tablespoon olive oil3 cups fresh peas, shelled1/4 cup fresh mint leaves2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons white vinegar2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon grated lemon peel1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup creme fraiche or sour cream1 teaspoon lemon juice Preparation Brush baguette slices with oil. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 6-8 minutes or until toasted. Place peas in a large saucepan and cover with water....

Ingredients 1/3 c. flour 3 tbsp. buttermilk or whole milk 3 tbsp. sugar 1 pinch kosher salt 1 stick unsalted butter, chilled and cut into cubes 1 egg 1/4 c. sour cream 1/4 c. sugar 2 tbsp. lemon juice 1 tsp. vanilla extract 3 c. fresh strawberries, chopped 1/4 c. flour 1 pinch kosher salt Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350º. In a bowl, combine flour, buttermilk or milk, sugar, and salt and, using your fingers, work in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs....

Ingredients 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces2 teaspoons canola oil1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced1 medium green pepper, chopped3/4 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped celery1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed1 garlic clove, minced2 cups salsa2 cups hot cooked rice1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream Preparation In a large skillet, saute chicken in oil until no longer pink; drain and set aside. Coat skillet with cooking spray....

Ingredients 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken1 cup sour cream1-1/2 cups salsa verde, divided8 corn tortillas (6 inches)2 cups chopped tomatoes1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheeseOptional toppings: Avocado slices, thinly sliced green onions or fresh cilantro leaves Preparation In a small bowl, combine the chicken, sour cream and 3/4 cup salsa. Spread 1/4 cup salsa on the bottom of a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Layer with half the tortillas and chicken mixture; sprinkle with half the tomatoes, the minced cilantro and half the cheese....

Ingredients 1 pound bulk Italian sausage1 medium green pepper, chopped5 cups spiral pasta, cooked and drained1 jar (24 ounces) spaghetti sauce1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation In a large skillet, cook sausage and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in pasta and spaghetti sauce. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese....

Ingredients 2 boneless pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick)1-1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds, divided1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons butter1/3 cup whole milk3 ounces cream cheese, cubed1 tablespoon chopped green onionHot cooked pasta Preparation Place pork chops on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with half of the sesame seeds. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 6 minutes. Turn over and sprinkle with the remaining sesame seeds. Broil 7-8 minutes longer or until meat juices run clear....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar1 cup packed brown sugar2 large eggs, room temperature2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups self-rising flour2 cups chopped pecans, optional1-1/2 cups white frostingAssorted gel food coloring8 large marshmallows16 miniature vanilla wafersOptional: assorted sprinkles and edible pen Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with foil, letting ends extend up sides; grease foil. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes....

Ingredients 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained3 celery ribs, cut into 1/2-inch slices2 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices2 small zucchini, halved and cut into 3/4-inch slices2 cups vegetable broth1 cup shredded cabbage1/4 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1 small onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon salt1/3 cup quick-cooking barley1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained Preparation In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 11 ingredients....

Ingredients 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 plum tomatoes 1 shallot 2 dried chipotle chiles kosher salt 2 Hass avocados 1/2 c. finely chopped white onion 1 serrano chile 3 tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice 1/2 mango 1 c. finely chopped cilantro Some whole leaves cilantro tortilla chips Preparation Step 1In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil. Stir in half of the diced plum tomatoes and add the shallot, crushed chipotles, and a generous pinch of salt and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the chiles are softened, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries or blueberries2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 cup sour cream1/2 cup canola oil1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add berries and toss gently. In another bowl, combine the eggs, sour cream, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened....

Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef1-1/2 cups diced onion1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1 cup picante sauce, mild, medium or hot3/4 cup water1 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon black pepperSalt to tasteShredded cheddar cheese, optional Preparation In large skillet, cook beef and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1-1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips1 to 2 tablespoons canola oil2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth1 package (16 ounces) frozen corn, thawed1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 medium onion, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt, optional1 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Preparation In a large skillet, saute the chicken in oil until lightly browned....