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Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 cup fresh or frozen corn, thawed3/4 cup uncooked instant rice1/2 cup water1 envelope taco seasoning1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese1 package (16 ounces) tortilla chipsOptional toppings: Sour cream, sliced fresh jalapenos, shredded lettuce and lime wedges Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain. Stir in tomatoes, corn, rice, water, taco seasoning and salt....

Ingredients 3 c. all-purpose flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 3/4 tsp. cardamom pods 1/2 c. unsalted butter 1/4 c. crystallized ginger 3/4 c. sour cream 1/2 c. sugar 4 tsp. sugar 2 large eggs Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.Step 2Place the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, the bowl of a food processor, or in a large bowl and mix by hand....

Ingredients 1/2 cup cornmeal3 tablespoons all-purpose flourDash pepper2 medium green tomatoes, sliced 1/4 in. thickOil for frying8 slices whole wheat bread, toasted1/2 cup mayonnaise12 cooked bacon stripsIceberg lettuce leaves Preparation In a shallow bowl, mix cornmeal, flour and pepper. Dip tomato slices in cornmeal mixture to coat both sides; shake off excess. In a large skillet, heat 1/4 in. of oil until hot. In batches, fry tomato slices until browned, 2-3 minutes per side....

Ingredients 1 small spaghetti squash (about 2 pounds)1/2 medium green pepper, sliced1/2 medium sweet red pepper, sliced4 medium fresh mushrooms, sliced1 small onion, chopped1 tablespoon olive oil2 medium tomatoes, quartered1 garlic clove, minced1/2 cup chicken broth1/4 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in a microwave-safe dish or plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 10-12 minutes or until tender....

Ingredients 2 lb. vine-ripened tomatoes (about 6) 3/4 lb. salted fresh mozzarella 1 1/4 c. chopped fresh basil 1/2 c. halved and pitted black olives 4 tsp. balsamic vinegar 1 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 1 lb. spaghetti 1/2 c. olive oil 3 cloves garlic Preparation Step 1In a large glass or stainless-steel bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes with the mozzarella, basil, olives, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper....

Ingredients 4 to 5 pounds pork spareribs, cut into individual ribs2 teaspoons salt, divided1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided5 tablespoons canola oil, divided6 cups cubed potatoes1 medium onion, sliced2 garlic cloves, minced4 teaspoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk1/8 teaspoon paprika Preparation Sprinkle ribs with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. In a large skillet, brown ribs in 3 tablespoons oil in batches. Place ribs on a rack in shallow roasting pan....

Ingredients 3 garlic cloves, minced1/3 cup butter, divided1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese1/4 teaspoon salt4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)1/2 cup ricotta cheese1 large egg, beaten3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs8 ounces uncooked linguine1/2 cup salsa Preparation In a large skillet, saute garlic in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. Add spinach and cook just until wilted. Remove from the heat; stir in Parmesan cheese and salt....

Ingredients 1/4 pound ground beef1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes1/3 cup salsa2 tablespoons tomato paste1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon garlic salt or garlic powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon dried oreganoHot cooked spaghettiMinced fresh cilantro Preparation In a saucepan, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, salsa, tomato paste, cumin, garlic salt, salt and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes....

Ingredients 1 pound bulk pork sausage1 small onion, chopped1/2 cup chopped green pepper3 medium tomatoes, chopped1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed2 cups sour cream Green onions, optionalTortilla chips Preparation In a large skillet, cook sausage, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, breaking sausage into crumbles; drain. Stir in tomatoes and chiles. Bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed2 teaspoons cornmeal1-3/4 cups pizza sauce1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage, cooked and drained1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided 1 teaspoon dried oreganoGreen pepper rings Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. On a lightly floured surface, roll and stretch dough into a 10-in. circle. Cover with plastic wrap; let rest for 10 minutes. Roll and stretch the dough into a 12-in. circle. Grease a 10-in....

Ingredients 1 pound turkey Italian sausage links4 cups uncooked spiral pasta1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced1 large onion, chopped1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped3 large garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon olive oil1 jar (26 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce1 tablespoon dried basil1 tablespoon dried oregano1 teaspoon pepper1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese Preparation Place sausages in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat for 12-14 minutes or until browned, turning twice....

Ingredients 1 pound bulk Italian sausage1 loaf sourdough bread (1 pound), cubed1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions10 large eggs, lightly beaten3 cups half-and-half cream1 teaspoon ground mustard1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend Preparation In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Place bread cubes in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with mushrooms, onions and sausage....

Ingredients 1 pound fresh snow peas1/2 cup water2 tablespoons sesame seeds2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon sesame oil1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place the snow peas and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 6 minutes or until peas are crisp-tender; drain well. Place the remaining ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Drizzle over snow peas and toss to coat.

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 medium onion, chopped1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed vegetable soup, undiluted1 tablespoon ketchup1 teaspoon prepared mustard1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper6 hamburger buns, split and toasted Preparation In a large saucepan cook beef and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the soup, ketchup, mustard, salt and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes. Serve on buns.

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 cup sour cream1/3 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper1/4 cup finely chopped onion2 teaspoons lemon juice3/4 teaspoon dill weed1/4 teaspoon pepper2 tubes (12 ounces each) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro Preparation In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, red pepper, onion, lemon juice, dill and pepper until blended. Cut each biscuit in half horizontally; press into greased miniature muffin cups....

Ingredients Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)2 large eggs1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk2-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest, divided2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/4 cups sour cream2 tablespoons sugar2 teaspoons thawed orange juice concentrate Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge....

Ingredients 1 pound bulk hot Italian sausage1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve Spanish rice18 egg roll wrappersOil for fryingOptional: Sour cream and guacamole Preparation In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Stir in beans, Mexicorn, tomatoes and rice; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 4 ounces uncooked spaghetti2 tablespoons olive oil2 small tomatoes, quartered3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese5 fresh basil leaves2 green onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, mincedDash salt and pepper2 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes1/4 cup hot water Preparation Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a blender, combine the oil, tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, basil, onions, garlic, salt and pepper; cover and process until coarsely chopped. Drain spaghetti and place in a bowl....

Ingredients 1 pound bulk Italian sausage1/2 cup finely chopped onion1 garlic clove, minced3 ounces uncooked spaghetti, broken into 1-inch pieces1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1 teaspoon dried basil1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce3 tablespoons dry red wine or beef broth1/2 teaspoon sugar3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Saute the sausage, onion and garlic in a large skillet for 5-7 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 3-1/2 cups chopped peeled tart apples3-1/2 cups chopped peeled fresh pears1/4 cup chopped dates1/4 cup golden raisins1/4 cup molasses3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/8 teaspoon ground clovesTOPPING:9 gingersnap cookies, crushed1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 cup cold butterWhipped cream, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the cookie crumbs, sugar, brown sugar and flour....