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Ingredients 4 medium red potatoes, cubed3 tablespoons water1 small sweet red pepper, sliced1/2 cup sliced sweet onion2 teaspoons olive oil4 turkey bacon strips, chopped and cooked1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperSAUCE:1-1/2 teaspoons butter1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper3/4 cup fat-free milk1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Colby-Monterey Jack cheese1 tablespoon chopped green chilesEGGS:1 tablespoon white vinegar4 large eggsChopped plum tomatoes and minced fresh cilantro, optional Preparation Place potatoes and water in a microwave-safe dish....

Ingredients 1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes1 medium onion, chopped1 tablespoon canola oil3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed2 medium carrots, sliced1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles, undrained1 tablespoon chili powder1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation In a large skillet, brown pork and onion in oil; drain. Transfer to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon chili powder1 teaspoon ground coriander1 teaspoon dried oregano3/4 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon pepper20 uncooked shrimp (16-20 per pound), peeled and deveined1 cup uncooked saffron riceAVOCADO-CORN SALSA:1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed2 to 3 tablespoons lime juice1-1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed1 medium tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro1 green onion, chopped1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper...

Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped onion1 tablespoon butter2 cups uncooked instant rice1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles, undrained1 cup water3/4 cup beef broth1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon ground cumin2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro Preparation In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add rice; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, water, broth, chili powder, salt, sugar and cumin....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into thin strips1/4 cup chopped onion1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted3/4 cup fat-free milk1 cup sour cream1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese8 flour tortillas (8 inches)Minced fresh parsley Preparation Coat a large skillet with cooking spray; cook and stir chicken and onion over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until chicken juices run clear....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion1 teaspoon olive oil3 cups fresh baby spinach1/4 teaspoon dill weed1 boneless skinless chicken breast half (6 ounces)2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese Preparation In a small nonstick skillet, saute onion in oil over medium heat until tender. Add spinach; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or just until wilted. Stir in dill. Remove from the heat. Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Place spinach mixture and feta cheese down the center; fold one side over filling and roll up tightly....

Ingredients 1/2 pound whole fresh mushrooms, sliced3 medium onions, chopped2 medium green peppers, chopped3 celery ribs3 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons olive oil1 package (16 ounces) smoked sausage, cubed1 pound cooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined1 pound frozen cooked crawfish tail meat, thawed1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning1 to 3 teaspoons hot pepper sauce1/4 teaspoon white pepper4 cups cooked long grain white rice...

Ingredients 2 small zucchini2 teaspoons sesame oil1 tablespoon lemon juice1-1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauceDash salt and pepper Preparation Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise and then into 1/2-in. slices. Place in a steamer basket; place in a small saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 5-7 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the oil, lemon juice, sesame seeds, soy sauce, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch1/4 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules1/2 cup cold water1/2 cup red wine vinegar1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerrootSPRING ROLLS:2 teaspoons cornstarch1/2 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce3/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped2 garlic cloves, minced4 teaspoons canola oil, divided2 cups finely shredded cabbage1 cup finely chopped fresh mushrooms1/2 cup finely chopped water chestnuts1/2 cup shredded carrot4 green onions, thinly sliced12 egg roll or Chinese spring roll wrappers (6-8 inches)Oil for deep-fat frying...

Ingredients 1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms1 cup chopped fresh broccoli1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped1 small onion, chopped2 tablespoons olive oil8 slices Italian bread (1/2 inch thick)1/2 cup mayonnaise1 garlic clove, minced1 cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Place mushrooms, broccoli, pepper and onion in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with oil; toss to coat. Roast 10-12 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, place bread slices on a baking sheet....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup sour cream1-1/2 cups chopped peeled tart applesTOPPING:1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup chopped pecans2 tablespoons butter, softened1 teaspoon apple pie spice Preparation In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add alternately with sour cream to the creamed mixture. Fold in apples....

Ingredients 16 cups cubed sourdough bread1/4 cup olive oil, divided 4 garlic cloves, minced, divided 2 medium red onions, chopped3/4 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers1 teaspoon dried oregano1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth1 cup cubed cooked turkey, optional 4 ounces Asiago cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes2 large eggs, lightly beaten4 green onions, chopped2 tablespoons butter Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place bread cubes in a large bowl. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil; toss lightly....

Ingredients 1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix1 cup sour cream1 cup mayonnaise1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix3 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper1/2 cup chopped green pepper1 cup thinly sliced green onions, divided 2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained2 cups shredded cheddar cheese10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled3-1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed Preparation Prepare and bake cornbread mix according to package directions, using an 8-in....

Ingredients 3 cups cooked long grain rice, cooled1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 medium green pepper, diced1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained1/3 cup lime juice1/4 cup chopped green onions2 tablespoons canola oil1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cumin Preparation In a large bowl, combine the rice, beans, green pepper and olives. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons garlic powder1 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon paprika4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)2 teaspoons lime juice Preparation In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, chili powder, salt and paprika. Rub over both sides of chicken. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, brown chicken on both sides; drizzle with lime juice. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes or until chicken juices run clear....

Ingredients 4 clove garlic 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 can whole plum tomatoes 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes salt Freshly ground black pepper 12 oz. spaghetti 1 lb. lean ground beef or turkey 10 oz. frozen chopped spinach 1 large egg 1/4 c. plain bread crumbs 1/4 c. finely chopped onion 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese 2 clove garlic 1/2 tsp. salt nonstick cooking spray Preparation Step 1To make this all come together, begin preparing the sauce first, so it can simmer, and let the water come to a boil while you work on the meatballs....

Ingredients 1 fully cooked semi-boneless ham (8 to 10 pounds)1/2 cup spicy brown mustard1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamonWhole cloves Preparation Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Score the surface of the ham, making diamond shapes 1/2 in. deep. Combine the mustard, brown sugar, ginger and cinnamon; rub over surface of ham. Insert a clove in each diamond. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 1-1/2 hours....

Ingredients 1 large red onion, chopped1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced2 tablespoons olive oil3 garlic cloves, minced3 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained3-1/2 cups vegetable broth1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles, undrained1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles1/3 cup sherry or additional vegetable broth2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro1/2 cup fat-free sour cream1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a Dutch oven, saute onion and peppers in oil until tender....

Ingredients 1/2 lb. ground bison 2 clove garlic 1 tbsp. minced fresh ginger 3 tbsp. soy sauce 1 tbsp. cornstarch 1 tsp. sugar salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp. canola oil 1 lb. green beans 1 block silken firm tofu 1 c. low-sodium beef or chicken broth 1 1/2 tsp. Chinese chile-garlic sauce 2 scallions Preparation Step 1In a medium bowl, mix the ground bison with the garlic, ginger, 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce, 2 teaspoons of the cornstarch, and the sugar....

Ingredients 2 lb. broccoli 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce 3 tbsp. ketchup 1 tbsp. honey 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling Freshly ground black pepper 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes, plus more for serving 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan Lemon wedges, for serving Preparation Step 1Preheat grill to medium heat. Trim off fibrous bottom half of broccoli stem, then quarter broccoli head into small trees....