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Ingredients 2 large plum tomatoes 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar 1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil salt Freshly ground pepper 1 c. coarse, dried sourdough bread crumbs 1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest crushed red pepper 12 oz. spaghettini 1 lb. shrimp 2 tbsp. finely shredded basil 1/2 lb. heirloom cherry tomatoes Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Put the plum tomatoes in a small baking dish and drizzle with the vinegar and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped green pepper1 garlic clove, minced1 tablespoon chili powder1 bottle (32 ounces) tomato or vegetable juice1 cup uncooked long grain rice1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation In a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; crumble meat; drain. Stir in the onion, green pepper, garlic and chili powder. Cook and stir until the vegetables are tender. Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons molasses3 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon salt4 medium apples, peeled and cut into 1-inch slices 2 cups steel-cut oats2 large eggs2-1/2 cups water2 cups 2% milk1 cup refrigerated vanilla dairy creamerOptional: Chopped pecans and additional milk Preparation Mix first 8 ingredients. Place apples in a greased 4-qt. slow cooker. Top with brown sugar mixture, then with oats....

Ingredients 4 cups thin pretzel sticks3 tablespoons honey2 teaspoons butter, melted1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon chili powder Preparation Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with foil; coat the foil with cooking spray. Place pretzels in a large bowl. In a small bowl, combine the honey, butter, onion powder and chili powder. Pour over pretzels; toss to coat evenly. Spread into prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 8 minutes, stirring once. Cool on a wire rack, stirring gently several times to separate....

Ingredients 2 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded and chopped8 radishes, halved and thinly sliced (about 2 cups)2 cups spicy hot V8 juice (about 16 ounces)1 cup Clamato juice1/2 cup finely chopped red onion1/2 cup ketchup5 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1 pound peeled and deveined cooked small shrimp1 pound lump crabmeat, drained2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and cubed Preparation Mix the first 10 ingredients....

Ingredients 4 tilapia fillets (4 ounces each)1-1/4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning3 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 medium yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise and sliced1 package (16 ounces) frozen pepper and onion stir-fry blend1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained1 envelope fajita seasoning mix1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper3 cups hot cooked brown riceOptional toppings: Cubed avocado, sour cream and salsa Preparation Sprinkle fillets with Cajun seasoning....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) dried green split peas1 package (16 ounces) dried yellow split peas1 package (16 ounces) dried lentils, rinsed1 package (16 ounces) medium pearl barley1 package (12 ounces) alphabet pasta1 jar (1/2 ounce) dried celery flakes1/2 cup dried parsley flakesADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:4 cups chicken broth1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup cubed cooked chicken, optional Preparation Combine the first 7 ingredients. Transfer to airtight containers, or divide equally among 13 plastic bags....

Ingredients 3 fresh strawberries, thinly sliced1 teaspoon minced fresh basil3/4 to 1 cup ice cubes2 ounces vodka1/2 ounce club soda1 teaspoon simple syrup1 teaspoon cranberry juicePinch pepper Preparation In a shaker, muddle strawberries and basil. Fill shaker three-fourths full with ice. Add the remaining ingredients; cover and shake 10-15 seconds or until condensation forms on outside of shaker. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Ingredients 3 cups halved fresh strawberries2 kiwifruit, peeled and sliced2 tablespoons caramel ice cream topping1 tablespoon orange juice2 to 3 tablespoons honey-roasted almonds or toasted almonds Preparation Place fruit in a serving bowl. Combine caramel topping and orange juice; drizzle over fruit. Sprinkle with nuts.

Ingredients 1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage1 medium onion, chopped1 small green pepper, chopped1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1/2 cup picante sauce1-1/2 teaspoons sugar1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 to 3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation In a saucepan, cook the sausage, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, broth, tomato sauce, picante sauce, sugar, basil and oregano....

Ingredients 1/3 cup chopped onion3 tablespoons chopped sweet red pepper1 garlic clove, minced1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil1 cup canned diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce3 tablespoons dry red wine or chicken broth4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes3/4 cup drained canned whole baby clams6 ounces uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined1/4 pound bay scallops Preparation In a large saucepan, saute the onion, red pepper and garlic in oil until tender....

Ingredients 1 egg, beaten2 tablespoons 2% milk2 tablespoons ketchup1/2 cup soft bread crumbs1/4 cup chopped onion2 tablespoons meat loaf seasoning mix1 pound lean ground beefAdditional ketchup, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into a loaf and place in an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°....

Ingredients 6 bacon strips, chopped2-1/2 pounds small red potatoes, cubed1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of potato soup, undiluted1/4 cup 2% milk1 envelope buttermilk ranch salad dressing mix3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions Preparation In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Drain drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon. Place potatoes in a 3-qt....

Ingredients 4 pounds whole chicken wings3/4 cup hot pepper sauce1/4 cup butter, melted3 tablespoons cider vinegar1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix1/2 teaspoon paprika Preparation Cut the chicken wings into three sections; discard wing tip sections. In a gallon-size resealable plastic bag, combine the hot pepper sauce, butter and vinegar. Add chicken wings; seal bag and toss to coat evenly. Refrigerate for 4-8 hours. Place chicken on racks in two greased 15x10x1-in....

Ingredients 5 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon lime juice1-1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar1 garlic clove, minced3/4 teaspoon minced fresh parsley1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground mustard1/8 teaspoon dried basil1/8 teaspoon dried oregano1/8 teaspoon rubbed sageDash to 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper8 medium fresh mushrooms, sliced7 cups torn fresh spinach Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first 12 ingredients; mix well. Add mushrooms and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup white vinegar3/4 cup vegetable oil3 tablespoons grated onion1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon saltSALAD:6 cups torn fresh spinach6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1/2 cup bean sprouts1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 to 2 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped Preparation In a saucepan, combine rhubarb, sugar and vinegar; cook over medium heat until the rhubarb is tender, about 6 minutes. Drain, reserving about 6 tablespoons juice; discard pulp....

Ingredients 1 head garlic 1/2 c. kosher salt 1 small onion 1/4 c. light brown sugar 1 dried Thai chili 1 qt. water 1 4-to-6-pound boneless pork loin Freshly ground black pepper 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 small red onion 2 c. dried cranberries 1/2 c. sugar 1 c. red wine vinegar 1 c. red wine c. roughly chopped, toasted pistachios Preparation Step 1Make a brine by combining garlic, salt, onion, sugar, chili, and water in a medium saucepot....

Ingredients 10 graham crackers 1 c. sugar 5 tbsp. unsalted butter 1/2 c. unsweetened cranberry juice 2 qt. strawberries 1/4 c. cornstarch 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 c. heavy cream Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a food processor, blend graham crackers with 2 tablespoons sugar until finely ground; add butter and pulse until crumbs are moistened. Press mixture into the bottom and up the side of a 9-inch pie plate....

Ingredients 12 oz. Philadelphia Cream Cheese 1 c. mayonnaise 10 oz. pre-cooked salmon 1/2 c. finely diced onions 1/2 c. finely diced celery hearts 1/2 c. chopped pimentos 1/2 c. frozen peas 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley 2 tbsp. Chopped fresh dill Zest of 1 lemon kosher salt cracked black pepper 1 sheet frozen puff pastry 1 egg 1 c. grated cucumbers Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.Step 2In small bowl, mix together 6 ounces cream cheese and 1/2 cup mayonnaise until smooth....

Ingredients 1/2 pound bulk lean turkey breakfast sausage3 large eggs4 large egg whites1 tablespoon olive oil2 cups chopped fresh spinach2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped1 garlic clove, minced1/4 teaspoon pepper6 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches), warmedSalsa, optional Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles, 4-6 minutes. Remove from pan. In a small bowl, whisk eggs and egg whites until blended....