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Ingredients 8 slice bacon 2 package (10-ounce) frozen chopped spinach 3/4 lb. pepper-jack cheese 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper Two 12-inch store-bought pizza shells 2 tbsp. olive oil 2 tbsp. grated Parmesan Preparation Step 1Heat the oven to 425°F. In a large nonstick frying pan, cook the bacon over moderate heat until crisp. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.Step 2In a large bowl, combine the bacon, drained spinach, pepper jack, salt, and pepper and mix well....

Ingredients 1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1 cup finely chopped onion1 garlic clove, minced Preparation On a lightly floured surface, roll pizza dough into a 14x10-in. rectangle. In a large bowl, combine the spinach, cheese, onion and garlic; spoon over dough to within 1 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; tucks ends under and pinch seam to seal....

Ingredients 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms2 tablespoons finely chopped onion1 garlic clove, minced2 tablespoons butter1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1/4 cup julienned sweet red pepper (2-in. pieces)1/2 cup finely shredded Swiss cheese1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper8 bone-in chicken breast halves with skin2 cups white wine or chicken broth1 cup heavy whipping cream1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard Preparation In a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, onion and garlic in butter until tender....

Ingredients 1/2 cup soy sauce1/4 cup chopped green onions3 tablespoons lime juice2 tablespoons brown sugar1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1 garlic clove, minced1-1/2 pounds beef top sirloin steak (about 1 inch thick)SALSA:2 navel oranges, peeled, sectioned and chopped1/4 cup chopped green onions2 tablespoons orange juice2 tablespoons red wine vinegar2 tablespoon chopped lemon1 tablespoon chopped lime1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro1 teaspoon minced jalapeno pepper1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest1/8 teaspoon salt...

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 package (10 ounces) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed1/2 cup sugar1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped Preparation Place cream cheese in a bowl; mash with a fork. Add berries and sugar; mix well. Fold in whipped cream. Spoon into foil-lined muffin tins. Freeze until firm, about 2 hours.

Ingredients 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1/4 cup lemon juice1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed1 quart fresh strawberries, sliced, divided2 graham cracker crusts (9 inches) Preparation In a large bowl, combine milk and lemon juice. Fold in whipped topping. Set aside 1/3 cup strawberries for garnish; stir remaining strawberries into filling. Spoon into crusts. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving. Garnish with reserved strawberries.

Ingredients 3 cups seasoned croutons, crushed1/2 cup butter, melted, divided1 small head cauliflower, cut into small florets (about 5 cups)1 cup chopped onion1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided2 large eggs1/4 cup whole milk Preparation In a bowl, combine croutons and 1/4 cup butter. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. pie plate....

Ingredients 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)1 cup butter, softened1 cup shortening8 to 9 cups confectioners’ sugar1/4 cup milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons black paste or gel food coloring1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon yellow paste or liquid food coloring2 Oreo cookies, cut in half2 yellow gumdrops6 red gumdrops Preparation Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Pour batter into two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided2 teaspoons lemon juice1/4 teaspoon garlic powderDash lemon-pepper seasoning1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveinedHot cooked rice, optional1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted Preparation In a resealable plastic bag, combine the soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, lemon juice, garlic powder and lemon-pepper; add shrimp. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes. Drain and discard marinade. In a skillet, saute shrimp in remaining sesame oil until shrimp turn pink, about 3 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar1/3 cup all-purpose flour2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, drainedTOPPING:2-1/2 cups crushed Ritz crackers (about 60 crackers)1/4 cup butter, melted Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix sugar and flour; stir in cheese. Stir in both cans of drained pineapple. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. In a small bowl, mix crackers and butter....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice1 pound ground beef1 medium onion, chopped1 garlic clove, minced1 can (15 ounces) Ranch Style beans (pinto beans in seasoned tomato sauce)1 cup beef broth1 cup tomato sauce2 teaspoons chili powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese Preparation Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 1 lb. spaghetti 1 1/2 c. Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 3/4 c. fresh lemon juice c. extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 tsp. Sea salt 1/2 tsp. Freshly ground pepper 2 tsp. grated lemon zest 2 c. slivered firmly packed basil leaves Preparation Step 1In a large pot, cook spaghetti in salted, boiling water until al dente. Place a colander over a large serving bowl, then drain spaghetti into it (hot water will warm bowl)....

Ingredients 2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast1/2 cup dried cranberries, optional1/2 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup finely chopped onion1/4 cup chopped celery1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper12 dinner rolls, split and toasted1 jar (15 ounces) process cheese sauce24 pimiento-stuffed olives12 pimiento strips6 whole baby dill pickles, cut in half lengthwise Preparation In a large bowl, combine the chicken, cranberries if desired, mayonnaise, onion, celery, salt and pepper. Fill rolls with chicken mixture. Heat cheese sauce to soften; drizzle or pipe over top of each sandwich to resemble hair....

Ingredients 1 stick unsalted butter 3/4 c. honey 1/2 c. packed light brown sugar 2 c. old-fashioned oats 1 1/2 c. pine nuts 1 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper 1 pinch of salt 4 oz. white chocolate 1/2 tsp. canola oil Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan. Line the bottom and two sides with parchment paper.Step 2In a large saucepan, melt the butter with the honey and sugar and cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until an amber caramel forms, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon plus 3 tablespoons cornstarch, divided2 teaspoons plus 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth1-1/2 teaspoons grated fresh gingerroot5 teaspoons canola oil, divided1 medium onion, quartered1 garlic clove, minced1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned1/2 cup fresh broccoli florets1/2 cup chopped carrot1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained3 cups cooked long grain rice1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted...

Ingredients 6 to 7 pounds tart apples, unpeeled and quartered3 cups water3-1/2 cups sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 cinnamon stick (3 inches) Preparation In a Dutch oven or large stockpot, bring apples and water to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until apples are tender. Press cooked apples through a colander or food mill. Discard peels. Return pureed apples to Dutch oven. Stir in sugar, cinnamon and cinnamon stick. Simmer, uncovered, stirring frequently, until the consistency is very thick and the color is dark brown, about 8 hours....

Ingredients 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained3/4 cup panko bread crumbs1 cup salsa, divided1 large egg, lightly beaten2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro1 garlic clove, minced2 teaspoons canola oil4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split Preparation In a large bowl, mash beans. Mix in bread crumbs, 1/2 cup salsa, egg, cilantro and garlic. Shape bean mixture into 4 patties; refrigerate 30 minutes. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat....

Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1 large onion, chopped1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces1 medium green pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce1 jar (15 ounces) Alfredo sauce2 packages (9 ounces each) refrigerated cheese tortelliniGrated Parmesan cheese, optional Torn fresh basil, optional Preparation In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine first 7 ingredients....

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1-1/3 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided1/2 teaspoon salt3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 pound bulk Italian sausage1 medium sweet red pepper, diced1 medium green pepper, diced1 large onion, diced4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1 large egg1 tablespoon water2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/8 teaspoon garlic powder Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, cubed4 large tart apples, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick2 teaspoons cornstarch1/2 cup water1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup golden raisins1 teaspoon lemon juice Preparation In a large skillet, melt butter; add apples. Cook and stir over medium heat for 6-7 minutes or until almost tender. Dissolve cornstarch in water; add to skillet. Add brown sugar and raisins; bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly....