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Ingredients 1/2 cup each chopped celery, onion and green pepper1 garlic clove, minced3 tablespoons butter1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth1 cup uncooked diced peeled potatoes1 cup shredded carrots1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 to 3/4 teaspoon dill weed1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn2 cups half-and-half cream1-3/4 to 2 cups fully cooked salmon chunks or 1 can (14-3/4 ounces) salmon, drained, flaked, bones and skin removedOptional: Crumbled cooked bacon, minced chives and cracked black pepper...

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese2 tablespoons canned chopped green chiles1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice2 green onions, chopped, divided2 ounces smoked salmon filletAssorted crackers or toasted French bread baguette slices Preparation In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, green chiles, lemon juice and half the green onions. Flake salmon into small pieces; stir into cream cheese mixture. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours before serving. Top dip with remaining green onions....

Ingredients 2 pounds smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, sliced1 jar (24 ounces) chunky applesauce1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup chopped onion Preparation Combine all ingredients in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered on low, until heated through, 3-4 hours.

Ingredients 2 cups water1 can (11.3 ounces) pear nectar1 cup tequila1/2 cup sugar2 tablespoons lime juice2 teaspoons grated lime zest1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg8 whole Anjou pears, peeledSweetened whipped cream, optionalFresh mint leaves Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the first 8 ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; boil 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Place pears in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker; add liquid. Cook, covered, on low until tender, 4-5 hours....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 cup sour cream1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frostingOptional: Coarse sugar, sprinkles and additional frosting Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating after each addition just until combined....

Ingredients 1 broiler/fryer chicken (about 3 pounds)10 cups water2 teaspoons salt1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped celery1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots1/2 cup sliced fresh or frozen okra1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, diced1 tablespoon chopped green chilies1 garlic clove, minced1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder1 teaspoon seasoned salt1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning Preparation Place chicken, water and salt in a soup kettle or Dutch oven. Slowly bring to a boil; skim foam....

Ingredients 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 pounds), cut up1 teaspoon garlic salt1 teaspoon celery salt1 teaspoon paprika1 cup uncooked rice3/4 cup chopped onion3/4 cup chopped green pepper1/4 cup minced fresh parsley1-1/2 cups chicken broth1 cup chopped tomatoes1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder1 teaspoon salt Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Place chicken in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine garlic salt, celery salt and paprika; sprinkle over chicken. Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Remove chicken from dish....

Ingredients 6 bacon strips, diced1 tablespoon canola oil1 medium onion, chopped1 cup uncooked long grain rice1-3/4 cups water2 large tomatoes, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels. Add oil to the drippings; saute onion for 3 minutes. Add rice; stir until golden brown, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic 1 tsp. lemon zest 1 tbsp. lemon juice 1 tbsp. rosemary 1 tbsp. ground fennel seeds 1 tbsp. Freshly ground pepper 1 whole Chicken kosher salt Wasakaka Sauce and Piri Piri Sauce Preparation Step 1In a bowl, whisk the oil, garlic, lemon zest and juice, rosemary, fennel seeds, and pepper. Rub the mixture all over the chicken, inside and out. Let come to room temperature....

Ingredients 1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup lemon juice2 tablespoons olive oil4 teaspoons paprika1 teaspoon each salt, pepper, curry powder, ground cumin and ground coriander1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper18 uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined9 bacon strips, halved lengthwise Preparation In a small bowl, combine the sugar, lemon juice, oil and seasonings. Pour 1/4 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add shrimp. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30-60 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup sliced baby portobello mushrooms1 medium sweet yellow pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces1 medium green pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces1 shallot, minced2 tablespoons olive oil1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/2 teaspoon salt6 ounces uncooked whole wheat linguine1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes Preparation In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute the mushrooms, peppers and shallot in oil until tender....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3 cups fat-free milk3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed and crumbled1 medium onion, chopped4 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon dried marjoram1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed1 jar (7 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped1/2 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry3/4 cup 2% cottage cheese1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg9 lasagna noodles, cooked, rinsed and drained1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese...

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast2 tablespoons warm water (110° to 115°)1 cup mashed cooked butternut squash1/3 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)1/4 cup butter, softened1 egg3 tablespoons brown sugar1/4 teaspoon salt3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flourGLAZE:1 egg, beaten1 tablespoon water Preparation In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in water. In a bowl, combine squash, milk, butter, egg, brown sugar and salt; mix well. Add yeast mixture and 1-1/2 cups flour; mix well....

Ingredients 1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage3 cups fresh baby spinach1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese1/4 teaspoon pepperPizza sauce, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, cook and crumble sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, 4-6 minutes; drain. Add spinach; cook and stir until wilted. Remove from heat. On a lightly floured surface, unroll and pat dough into a 15x11-in....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar 3 tbsp. olive oil Coarse salt ground pepper 2 beefsteak tomatoes 1 sweet onion 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour 2 c. whole milk 2 package frozen chopped spinach tsp. ground nutmeg 4 flat-iron steaks Preparation Step 1In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar and 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Place tomato and onion slices on a platter, and drizzle with vinaigrette. Set aside.Step 2In a medium saucepan, heat remaining tablespoon oil over medium....

Ingredients 4 large boneless skinless chicken breast halves3/4 teaspoon salt-free herb seasoning1 jar (6 ounces) marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained and marinade reserved1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1/2 cup water1/4 cup dry white wine or water1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules12 small fresh mushrooms, cut in half1 tablespoon minced fresh parsleyCooked rice or noodles Preparation Sprinkle chicken with herb seasoning. In a medium skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of the reserved marinade. Add chicken and brown 3-4 minutes on each side....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)1 envelope onion mushroom soup mix1 cup water1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms1 medium onion, chopped4 garlic cloves, minced2 cups frozen peas, thawed Preparation Place chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Sprinkle with soup mix, pressing to help seasonings adhere. Add water, mushrooms, onion and garlic. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until chicken is tender (a thermometer inserted in chicken should read at least 165°)....

Ingredients 1/2 pound medium fresh mushrooms, chopped2 small green peppers, chopped1 medium onion, chopped1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil4 garlic cloves, minced3/4 pound ground sirloin3/4 pound bulk Italian sausage2 jars (23-1/2 ounces each) Italian sausage and garlic spaghetti sauce1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese1 cup minced fresh parsley1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided2 large eggs, lightly beaten1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 package (8 ounces) manicotti shells...

Ingredients 1 medium potato, cubed1 tablespoon chopped onion1 tablespoon canola oil1 cup torn fresh spinach1 cup cubed smoked sausage4 eggs1 tablespoon water2 slices American cheese, diced Preparation In a large skillet, cook potato and onion in oil until potato is tender; add spinach and sausage. In a large bowl, whisk eggs and water. Pour over sausage mixture. Cook and stir over medium heat, until eggs are completely set. Sprinkle with cheese....

Ingredients 2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and finely chopped3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro1 to 2 red chili peppers, finely chopped1/4 teaspoon salt2 small limes12 slices French bread baguette (1/2 inch thick)Crumbled Cotija cheese, optional Preparation In a small bowl, mix avocados, cilantro, chili peppers and salt. Finely grate zest from limes. Cut limes crosswise in half; squeeze juice from limes. Stir lime zest and juice into avocado mixture. Refrigerate 30 minutes....