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Ingredients 1 tablespoon cornmeal1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 medium onion, chopped1 sweet yellow pepper, chopped1 garlic clove, minced1 can (16 ounces) fat-free refried beans1 cup salsa1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies1 to 2 teaspoons chili powder2 cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican-blend cheese2 medium tomatoes, chopped2 cups shredded lettuce Preparation Coat two 12-in. pizza pans with cooking spray; sprinkle with cornmeal. Divide the bread dough in half; roll each portion into a 12-in....

Ingredients 1 cup chopped onion1 teaspoon minced garlic3 cups chicken broth1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Mexican diced tomatoes1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed2 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 cup cold water1/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantroTortilla chips, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the first six ingredients; bring to a boil. Add chicken. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-6 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink....

Ingredients 4 cups 2% milk1 egg, lightly beaten1 package (3 ounces) cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix1 cup uncooked instant rice1/4 cup raisins1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the milk, egg and pudding mix. Add rice and raisins. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until mixture reaches 160°. Remove from the heat; cool for 5 minutes, stirring twice....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/8 teaspoon dried thyme1/8 teaspoon each white pepper, cayenne pepper and black pepper18 uncooked large shrimp (about 3/4 pound)12 sea scallops (1-1/2 pounds) Preparation In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in seasonings; set aside and keep warm. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails on. On six metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread shrimp and scallops. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 boneless beef chuck roast (2 to 3 pounds)2 medium onions, sliced1 garlic clove, minced1 bottle (12 ounces) stout or nonalcoholic beer1/2 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms (about 1/2 cup)1 tablespoon brown sugar1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon dried savory1 pound red potatoes (about 8 small), cut into 1-inch pieces2 medium carrots, sliced1/2 cup water1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat....

Ingredients 1 package strawberry cake mix (regular size)1 package (3.4 ounces) instant banana cream pudding mix2 cups plain Greek yogurt 4 large eggs, room temperature1 cup water3/4 cup canola oil 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil 1 cup white baking chips Optional toppings: Vanilla ice cream, sliced bananas, sliced strawberries and fresh basil Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes; stir in basil....

Ingredients 12 bacon strips24 dried figs24 pecan halves Preparation Cut bacon strips in half widthwise. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; keep warm. Cut a lengthwise slit down the center of each fig; fill with a pecan half. Wrap each with a piece of bacon. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-8 minutes or until bacon is crisp, turning once....

Ingredients 8 boneless pork loin chops (1 inch thick and 8 ounces each)1 small onion, chopped1/2 cup butter, cubed5 cups fresh baby spinach1 package (6 ounces) sage stuffing mix1-1/2 cups sour cream1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning Preparation Using a sharp knife, cut a pocket in each pork chop. In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Add spinach; cook until wilted. Stir in the stuffing mix, sour cream and sage....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. canola oil 1 medium red onion 3/4 c. coarsely chopped fresh ginger 3/4 c. light brown sugar 1 1/4 c. ketchup 1/4 c. Chinese chile bean sauce Lemon wedges 4 lb. cooked, tail-on shrimp Preparation Step 1In a saucepan, heat the oil. Add the onion and cook over moderately high heat until lightly browned, 4 minutes. Add the ginger and cook over moderately low heat until softened, 3 minutes....

Ingredients 3/4 cup maple syrup3/4 cup ketchup1/2 cup cold water1/2 teaspoon onion salt1/4 teaspoon celery seedSalt and pepper to taste Preparation In a small bowl or a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine all ingredients; mix or shake well. Serve over ribs, chicken, pork or ham or use as a marinade. Store in the refrigerator.

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened3 cups sugar3 teaspoons vanilla extract4 cups cake flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups buttermilk6 large egg whitesFILLING:1/2 cup sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch1 cup orange juice4 large eggs, lightly beaten1/4 cup butter, cubed2 tablespoons grated orange zest1 teaspoon orange extractFROSTING:1 cup sugar2 large egg whites1/2 cup water1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups sweetened shredded coconut Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 6 hard-boiled large eggs3 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon ground mustard1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon paprika Preparation Cut eggs in half lengthwise. Remove yolks; set aside egg whites and four yolks (discard remaining yolks or save for another use). In a large bowl, mash reserved yolks. Stir in the mayonnaise, garlic powder, mustard, salt and pepper. Stuff or pipe into egg whites; sprinkle with paprika. Chill until serving....

Ingredients 1 c. (2 sticks) melted butter 1 1/4 c. granulated sugar 1/4 c. packed brown sugar 2/3 c. unsweetened cocoa powder 1/3 c. all-purpose flour 3 large eggs 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1 c. chocolate chips Vanilla ice cream 1/2 c. chopped strawberries Preparation Step 1Using two long 5” to 6” strips parchment paper, line the bowl of a 4-quart slow cooker in an “x” formation and spray generously with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 to 4 pounds)1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce1 bottle (12 ounces) beer or 1-1/2 cups beef broth1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup honey1/4 cup tomato paste3 tablespoons paprika4 teaspoons garlic powder1-1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 tablespoon hickory liquid smoke, optional8 Hawaiian sweet hamburger buns, split Preparation Place roast in a greased 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, combine tomato sauce, beer, brown sugar, honey, tomato paste, seasonings and, if desired, liquid smoke; pour over meat....

Ingredients 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped2 tablespoons butter, softened1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest1 broiler/fryer chicken (4 to 5 pounds)1/4 cup chicken stock4 sprigs fresh parsley4 fresh dill sprigs3 tablespoons lemon juice1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place onions on bottom of a 6-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, mix butter and lemon zest. Tuck wings under chicken; tie drumsticks together. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from chicken breast; rub butter mixture under the skin....

Ingredients 1 envelope unflavored gelatin1-1/4 cups cold 2% milk, divided1/2 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut, toasted1 cup heavy whipping cream, whippedSAUCE:1 package (10 ounces) frozen sweetened raspberries, thawed1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch1/2 cup red currant jelly Preparation In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over 1/4 cup milk; let stand for 1 minute. Heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, salt and remaining milk; heat just until sugar is dissolved....

Ingredients 1 large head red cabbage1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1 cup sour cream1 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup chopped green onions1/2 cup minced fresh parsley2 teaspoons lemon juice1/2 teaspoon dill weedAssorted fresh vegetables Preparation Gently peel back outer leaves of cabbage. Slice 1/2 in. from bottom of cabbage so it sits flat. Cut a 3-in. circle in the top of the cabbage; hollow out a third of the cabbage to form a bowl (save removed cabbage for another use)....

Ingredients 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)1 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)1/3 cup sugar1/3 cup canola oil1 egg3 teaspoons baking powder2 teaspoons salt6 to 7 cups all-purpose flourFILLING:1/4 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups sugar4 teaspoons ground cinnamonTOPPING:1 cup packed brown sugar1 cup vanilla ice cream1/2 cup butter Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, sugar, oil, egg, baking powder, salt and 3 cups flour; beat until smooth....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon cornstarch1 tablespoon sugar1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup water1 cup fresh strawberries, coarsely chopped1/2 cup white wine or white grape juice2 teaspoons minced fresh mintCHICKEN:4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each) 1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperSliced green onion Preparation In a small saucepan, mix the first five ingredients until smooth; stir in strawberries and wine. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 3-5 minutes or until thickened and strawberries are softened, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 1 bunch Swiss chard 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 medium onion 1 clove garlic 1 tbsp. tomato paste 1 can whole tomatoes in puree 1/2 tsp. salt 3 large eggs 1 c. part-skim ricotta cheese c. reduced-fat (2%) milk 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp. baking powder 1 tbsp. margarine or butter 1/4 c. freshly shredded Pecorino Romano cheese Preparation Step 1Cut ribs and stems from Swiss chard leaves. Cut ribs and stems into 1-inch pieces; cut leaves into 2-inch pieces....