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Ingredients 2 cups cooked long grain rice, cooled1 cup cooked wild rice, cooled1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1-1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed1/2 cup diced red onion1/2 cup diced green pepper1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained1-1/2 cups chunky salsa1/2 cup reduced-fat Italian salad dressing1 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine salsa, salad dressing, cumin and salt; shake well....

Ingredients 8 medium kiwifruit, peeled, divided3/4 cup sugar3/4 cup lemon juice1 liter carbonated water, chilled Preparation Slice two kiwi into small pieces. Place in ice cube trays and fill with water. Freeze. Cut remaining kiwi into large pieces; place in a food processor. Cover and process until smooth. Strain; discard pulp. In a 2-qt. pitcher, stir sugar and lemon juice until sugar is dissolved. Stir in kiwi puree. Refrigerate until chilled....

Ingredients 1 pint fresh strawberries, quartered1/2 cup water1-1/4 teaspoons agar agar powder1-1/2 cups sparkling apple cider Preparation Place strawberries in an even layer in the bottom of a 9x9-in. baking dish; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine water and agar agar powder. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring constantly for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cider. Pour mixture over strawberries; let stand 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 c. black mustard seeds 1/2 c. yellow mustard seeds 1 1/2 c. malt vinegar 2 c. dark beer 5 tbsp. honey 1/2 c. dark brown sugar 2 tsp. salt 2 tsp. ground allspice 3/4 tsp. turmeric 1 c. dry ground mustard Preparation Step 1In a medium bowl, combine the black and yellow mustard seeds with the vinegar and 1 1/2 cups of the beer. Cover and refrigerate overnight.Step 2In a medium saucepan, combine the remaining 1/2 cup of the beer with the honey, brown sugar, salt, allspice, and turmeric, and bring to a boil....

Ingredients 2 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb1/3 cup water2 tablespoons plus 4-1/2 teaspoons sugar, divided3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon strawberry gelatin2/3 cup heavy whipping cream1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract14 ladyfingers, split1 teaspoon cornstarch1 teaspoon cold water1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries Preparation In a small saucepan, bring the rhubarb, water and 2 tablespoons sugar to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 6-8 minutes or until rhubarb is tender. Cool slightly. Cover and refrigerate 1/3 cup rhubarb liquid for glaze....

Ingredients 2 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)1/3 cup mayonnaise1-1/2 teaspoons milk1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning1/4 teaspoon dill weed1 plum tomato, diced Preparation Place the salmon in a small greased baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, milk, lemon-pepper and dill; stir in tomato. Spoon over salmon. Bake 5 minutes longer or until heated through.

Ingredients 6 fully cooked spicy chicken sausage links (3 ounces each), cut into 1/2-inch slices1/2 pound chicken tenderloins, cut into 1/2-inch slices1 tablespoon olive oil3 celery ribs, chopped1 large onion, chopped2-3/4 cups chicken broth1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice1 teaspoon dried thyme1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning Preparation In a large saucepan, saute sausage and chicken in oil for 5 minutes. Add celery and onion; saute until vegetables are tender, 6-8 minutes longer....

Ingredients 1 pound bulk Italian sausage2 large sweet red peppers, finely chopped3 jalapeno peppers, finely chopped1 cup whole milk2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheeseTortilla chips Preparation In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Place red peppers, jalapenos and sausage in a 3-qt. slow cooker; add milk. Cook, covered, on low until peppers are tender, 5-6 hours....

Ingredients 1/2 pound bulk sweet Italian sausage1/4 pound pepperoni, sliced thin1/2 pound smoked kielbasa, sliced1/2 cup spicy barbecue sauce1 can (16 ounces) pork and beans, undrained1 can (16 ounces) red kidney beans, undrained1 can (16 ounces) hot chili beans, undrained1 can (16 ounces) cannellini beans, drained1 can (16 ounces) butter beans, drained1 can (16 ounces) lima beans, drained1 can (10-3/4 ounces) tomato soup, undiluted3 ounces tomato paste1/2 cup brown sugar or to taste6 slices bacon...

Ingredients 4 pounds pork baby back ribs, cut into 2-rib portions1 medium onion, chopped1/2 cup ketchup1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup cider vinegar1/4 cup tomato paste or tomato sauce2 tablespoons paprika2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon prepared mustard1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons cornstarch2 tablespoons cold water Preparation Place ribs in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the onion, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, tomato paste, paprika, Worcestershire, mustard, salt and pepper; pour over ribs....

Ingredients 1 pound medium yellow summer squash1 pound medium zucchini2 medium tomatoes, chopped1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup vegetable broth1-1/2 cups Caesar salad croutons, coarsely crushed1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled Preparation Cut squash and zucchini into 1/4-inch-thick slices. In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine squash, zucchini, tomatoes and green onions. Add salt, pepper and broth. Cook, covered, on low until tender, 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 hours....

Ingredients 1 pound boneless pork ribeye chops, chopped1 medium onion, halved and sliced1 can (8-3/4 ounces) whole baby corn, drained, optional 1 small sweet red pepper, sliced1 small green pepper, sliced1-3/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms1/2 cup chicken broth1/2 cup soy sauce1/4 cup honey2 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons Sriracha chili sauce1/4 teaspoon ground ginger8 ounces thick rice noodles or linguine1 cup fresh snow peas Thinly sliced fresh basil Preparation Place pork, onion, corn, if desired, peppers and mushrooms in a 6- or 7-qt....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon butter1 package (28 ounces) frozen O’Brien potatoes, thawed1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted4 ounces smoked cheddar cheese, shredded1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Grease a 3-qt. slow cooker with butter. Combine potatoes, soup, cheese, pepper and salt. Transfer to prepared slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until potatoes are tender, 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 hours. Bake option: Preheat oven to 350°. Place potato mixture in a greased 13x9-in....

Ingredients 6 cups cranberry juice1-1/2 cups orange juice3 cups ginger aleIce cubesOrange slices, optional Preparation In a pitcher, combine cranberry juice and orange juice. Just before serving, stir in ginger ale; serve over ice. If desired, serve with orange slices.

Ingredients 1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough1 medium onion, chopped1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons olive oil1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar or part-skim mozzarella Preparation Thaw bread dough according to package directions; let rise until doubled. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in spinach. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 14x10-in....

Ingredients 1 pork tenderloin (about 1 pound)1/2 teaspoon celery salt, divided1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, divided1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided4 slices provolone cheese2 cups fresh spinach2 thin slices deli ham (1/2 ounce each) Preparation Cut a lengthwise slit down the center of the tenderloin to within 1/2 in. of bottom. Open tenderloin so it lies flat. On each half, make another, lengthwise slit down the center to within 1/2 in. of bottom; cover with plastic wrap....

Ingredients 4 tbsp. olive oil 2 carrots 2 onions 2 celery ribs 3 clove garlic 1 c. green split peas 3 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley 9 c. water 1/2 tsp. dried thyme 1 bay leaf 2 tsp. salt 1 lb. portobello mushrooms 6 tbsp. grated Parmesan 1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper Preparation Step 1In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over moderate heat. Add the carrots, onions, celery, and garlic....

Ingredients CHOCOLATE CAKE:1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)1-1/2 cups water2 eggsWHITE CAKE:1 package white cake mix (regular size)1-1/3 cups water2 eggsFROSTING:2 cups shortening1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons water, divided2 teaspoons clear vanilla extract2 pounds confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons meringue powderPurple and black paste food coloring3/4 cup baking cocoa1/4 teaspoon light corn syrupASSEMBLY:2 wooden dowels (2 inches x 1/4 inch)1 cardboard cake circle (6 inches)16 wooden toothpicks8 black twist licorice ropes20 pieces candy corn...

Ingredients 2 cups spiral pasta1 medium zucchini, cubed1/2 cup sliced ripe olives1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper1/4 cup chopped onion1/2 cup Miracle Whip1/4 cup sour cream1-1/4 teaspoons dill weed1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground mustard1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon garlic salt Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Place in a large bowl. Add zucchini, olives, red pepper and onion. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over salad and toss to coat....

Ingredients 1 cup dry bread crumbs1/2 cup cornmeal2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon pepperBATTER:1 cup all-purpose flour1 tablespoon adobo seasoning1 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 bottle (12 ounces) beer1 large head cauliflower, broken into florets (about 8 cups)1 tablespoon peanut oilSAUCE:1/4 cup orange juice1/4 cup sweet chili sauce1/4 cup island teriyaki sauce2 tablespoons sesame oil1 teaspoon soy sauce1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar1/2 teaspoon Sriracha chili sauceOptional: Thinly sliced green onions, grated orange zest and sesame seeds...