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Ingredients 2 pounds bulk Italian sausage2 medium onions, chopped2 medium sweet red peppers, chopped2 medium green peppers, chopped6 to 8 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons olive oil2 cans (29 ounces each) tomato sauce2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian stewed tomatoes, drained2 tablespoons brown sugar4 teaspoons chili powder1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon pepper1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1-1/2 pounds uncooked bow tie pasta1/2 cup heavy whipping creamShredded Parmesan cheese...

Ingredients 1 tablespoon bacon drippings or olive oil1 package (8 ounces) frozen asparagus spears, thawed1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1 small onion, chopped2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted1 to 2 teaspoons Greek seasoning Preparation In a large skillet, heat drippings over medium-high heat. Add asparagus, mushrooms and onion; cook and stir until tender, 10-12 minutes. Sprinkle with almonds and Greek seasoning; heat through.

Ingredients 1/4 cup chopped onion1/4 cup olive oil2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon cider vinegar1 tablespoon honey2 teaspoons minced garlic2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper6 beef T-bone steaks (16 ounces each) Preparation In a shallow dish, combine the first 11 ingredients; add steaks and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours. Drain and discard marinade. Grill steaks, covered, over medium heat for 6-10 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)....

Ingredients 3 cups cooked long grain rice1/3 cup chopped onion2 tablespoons chopped green chilies1 can (6-1/2 ounces) chopped clams, undrained1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray, combine the rice, onion and chilies. In a small bowl, combine clams and milk; pour over rice mixture. Sprinkle with crumbs and cheese. Bake, uncovered, until rice is tender, 40-45 minutes....

Ingredients 1 pork tenderloin (3/4 pound), cut into 1-inch pieces1 teaspoon vegetable oil1 small onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles1 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon pepper2 to 4 flour tortillas (7 inches), warmedOptional: Shredded lettuce and chopped tomato Preparation In a skillet, brown pork in oil. Remove from pan and keep warm. In same skillet, saute onion and garlic in drippings until tender....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil1 medium onion, finely chopped4 garlic cloves, minced3 teaspoons ground coriander 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground ginger1 teaspoon ground turmeric1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper2 tablespoons tomato paste2 cans (15 ounces each) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained3 cups cubed peeled sweet potatoes (about 1 pound)3 cups fresh cauliflower florets (about 8 ounces)4 medium carrots, cut into 3/4-inch pieces (about 2 cups) 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped2 cups chicken broth1 cup light coconut milk1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon saltMinced fresh cilantroHot cooked brown riceLime wedgesPlain yogurt, optional...

Ingredients 2 packages (7-1/2 ounces each) frozen cauliflower pizza crust or 2 prebaked 12-inch thin whole wheat pizza crusts1 tablespoon olive oil3/4 cup canned pumpkin2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken1/2 cup mild chunky salsa1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/4 cup thinly sliced red onionMinced fresh cilantro, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Place crusts on ungreased baking sheets; brush with oil. Combine pumpkin, minced chipotle peppers, salt and pepper; spread over crusts....

Ingredients 2 c. granulated sugar 3 stalk rhubarb 2 sprig fresh mint 2 oz. Bulldog gin 2 oz. rhubarb simple syrup 1 oz. fresh lime juice 1/2 oz. St. Germain elderflower liqueur Fee Brothers rhubarb bitters finely grated lime zest Preparation Step 1In a small nonreactive pot, combine the sugar and rhubarb with 4 cups of water and bring it to a boil over high heat. Add the mint sprigs then remove them after 30 seconds....

Ingredients Canola oil, for frying 2 lb. russet potatoes, cleaned and dried 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp. butter 4 8-oz. New York strip steaks, about 1" thick kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Maldon sea salt 1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley Preparation Step 1Pour oil into a deep fryer (or about 4 inches up the sides of a deep pot) and heat to 325°. Leaving skin on, cut potatoes into 1/4" wide sticks....

Ingredients 1 small onion, chopped1 small garlic clove, minced1 tablespoon canola oil1 beef flank steak (3/4 pound), cut into small pieces2/3 cup tomato sauce2 teaspoons red wine vinegar1 teaspoon dried oreganoDash pepper2 tablespoons sliced pimiento-stuffed olives2 cups hot cooked rice Preparation In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add beef; saute 2-3 minutes longer. Stir in the tomato sauce, vinegar, oregano and pepper. Bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 tube (18 ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie dough1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 cup sour cream1/4 cup sugar1 large egg, lightly beaten1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 jar (12 ounces) strawberry preserves Preparation Cut cookie dough into 25 slices. Arrange side by side in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. Pat together to close gaps. Bake at 375° for 18-20 minutes or until lightly browned and edges are firm to the touch....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter1 cup pecan halves1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperDRESSING:2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon orange juice1/8 teaspoon pepperSALAD:1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens3/4 pound sliced rotisserie chicken breast1 cup sliced fresh strawberries1 cup shredded Swiss cheeseSalad croutons, optional Preparation In a large heavy skillet, melt butter. Add pecans; cook over medium heat until nuts are toasted, about 4 minutes. Stir in salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1/2 cup vanilla or white chips, melted and cooled3 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup whipped topping1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract12 sugar cookies (about 2-1/2 inches)4 to 5 fresh strawberries, sliced Preparation In a small bowl, beat melted chips, cream cheese, whipped topping, sugar, lemon juice and vanilla until smooth. Spread about 1 heaping tablespoon onto each cookie. Top with sliced strawberries. Refrigerate until serving.

Ingredients 1 pound fresh Italian sausage links2 tablespoons canola oil2 cups cubed yellow summer squash1 cup chopped green onions3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced3 cups chopped tomatoes4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper Preparation In a large skillet over medium heat, cook sausage in oil until a thermometer reads 160°; drain. When cool enough to handle, cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Return to pan. Add squash and onions; cook for 3 minutes....

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta1 pound cooked small shrimp2 cups broccoli coleslaw mix6 green onions, thinly sliced1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro2/3 cup reduced-fat sesame ginger salad dressing Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the shrimp, coleslaw mix, green onions and cilantro. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Ingredients 1 package devil’s food cake mix (regular size)1-2/3 cups water3 large eggs, room temperature1/3 cup canola oil2 cups cold 2% milk1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix2 cups semisweet chocolate chipsWhipped cream, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, eggs and oil; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Transfer to a greased 4-qt. slow cooker. In another bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes....

Ingredients 12 cups frozen sliced carrots (about 48 ounces), thawed1-3/4 cups orange juice1/2 cup sugar3 tablespoons butter, cubed1/2 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 cup cold water Minced fresh parsley, optional Preparation In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 5 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until carrots are tender. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into slow cooker. Cook, covered, on high until sauce is thickened, 15-30 minutes....

Ingredients 3 cups cold 2% milk1 package (3.4 ounces) instant coconut cream pudding mix1 package orange cake mix (regular size)3/4 cup unsweetened pineapple tidbits2 cups toasted coconut marshmallows, quartered Preparation In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix 2 minutes. Transfer to a greased 5-qt. slow cooker. Prepare cake mix batter according to package directions, folding pineapple into batter. Pour into slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until edges of cake are golden brown, about 4 hours....

Ingredients 4 thick, bone-in pork chops Kosher salt Freshly ground pepper 1 c. all-purpose flour 2 tsp. garlic powder 1/4 tsp. chili powder 1/4 c. plus 3 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil, divided 2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced 2 tbsp. butter 1 1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth 1/4 c. heavy cream Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish Preparation Step 1Season pork chops all over with salt and pepper. Step 2In a shallow dish, mix together flour with garlic powder and chili powder....

Ingredients 1/4 pound sliced bacon, diced1/4 cup chopped onion1 can (15-1/2 ounces) hominy, drained4 eggs, beaten1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a skillet, cook bacon until almost crisp; drain. Add onion; continue cooking until bacon is crisp and onion is tender. Stir in hominy, eggs and pepper. Cook and stir until the eggs are completely set.