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Ingredients 1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes6 tablespoons sesame ginger salad dressing, divided1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce2 cups chopped fresh pineapple2 medium apples, chopped1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce1 tablespoon lime juice1/4 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted Preparation In a bowl, toss beef with 3 tablespoons dressing and soy sauce; let stand 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine pineapple, apples, chili sauce, lime juice and pepper; toss to combine....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 cup chopped onion3 cups cubed peeled potatoes3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced1 cup chopped celery1/4 cup minced fresh parsley1 package (9 ounces) frozen cut green beans, thawed1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1/4 cup uncooked long-grain rice1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 to 1 teaspoon chili powder1/4 teaspoon ground pepper1 cup water Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 1 round loaf (1 pound) unsliced Italian bread1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, sliced1/2 cup chopped pimiento-stuffed olives1/4 cup minced fresh parsley1/4 cup olive oil1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar1 teaspoon minced garlic1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini1/4 pound thinly sliced hard salami1/4 pound sliced provolone cheese1 jar (16 ounces) roasted sweet red pepper strips, drained1/4 pound sliced pepperoni Preparation Cut loaf of bread in half; hollow out top and bottom, leaving a 3/4-in....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter4 cups shredded cabbage1 green pepper, cut into thin strips2 tablespoons water1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3 ounces cream cheese, cubed and softened Preparation Melt butter in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet; add cabbage and green pepper and toss to coat. Stir in water, salt and pepper. Cover; simmer until cabbage is tender, 8-10 minutes. Add cream cheese; stir until melted.

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups water1 cup ketchup1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup thawed orange juice concentrate1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce2 teaspoons ground mustard1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon ground ginger1 teaspoon pepper1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 3-1/2 pounds), cut up and skin removed3 tablespoons cornstarch3 tablespoons cold water1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained1/4 cup chopped green pepper1/2 cup pitted ripe olives, optionalHot cooked rice Preparation In a large bowl, combine the water, ketchup, brown sugar, orange juice concentrate, soy sauce, mustard, salt, garlic powder, ginger and pepper....

Ingredients 1 cup medium grain rice1/4 cup butter6 green onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms2 cups warm water4 teaspoons beef baseThinly sliced green onions, optional Preparation In a large skillet, saute rice in butter until lightly browned. Add green onions and garlic; cook and stir until tender. Stir in mushrooms. Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, whisk water and beef base; pour over rice mixture....

Ingredients 1 medium spaghetti squash (about 4 pounds)1/4 cup sliced carrot1/4 cup chopped red onion1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper1/4 cup chopped green pepper2 teaspoons canola oil1 cup thinly sliced yellow summer squash1 cup thinly sliced zucchini1 garlic clove, minced1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian stewed tomatoes1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/8 teaspoon dried thyme4 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley Preparation Cut spaghetti squash in half; discard seeds....

Ingredients 2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 4 medium), peeled and chopped1 large sweet onion, finely chopped1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped1-1/2 teaspoons curry powder1 teaspoon sea salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground allspice1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper6 cups reduced-sodium chicken brothSalted pumpkin seeds or pepitas, optional Preparation In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 11 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until vegetables are tender....

Ingredients 2-1/4 to 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon sugar1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup water1/3 cup milk1 tablespoon butter2 large eggs2 raisins Preparation In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a small saucepan, heat the water, milk and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add 1 egg; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough....

Ingredients 5 lb. red bliss potatoes 1 c. fresh rosemary 1 c. fresh thyme 1/4 c. Sea salt canola oil 2 c. Homemade Basic Mayonnaise (below) 1/2 c. Sriracha hot sauce 2 tbsp. sweetened condensed milk 2 large eggs 4 tsp. Dijon mustard 2 tsp. white wine vinegar 1 tsp. Sea salt 2 c. grapeseed oil Preparation Step 1To make Homemade Basic Mayonnaise: Add the eggs, mustard, vinegar, and salt to a food processor or blender....

Ingredients BATTER:3 eggs3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk3/4 cup all-purpose flour5 teaspoons butter, melted1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon saltFILLING:1 cup (8 ounces) Mascarpone cheese2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar3 to 4 teaspoons minced fresh basil1 teaspoon lemon juice1-1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberriesSTRAWBERRY TOPPING:2 cups sliced fresh strawberries1/2 cup sugar2 tablespoons orange juice1 teaspoon strawberry or vanilla extractDash salt4 teaspoons butter, divided Preparation In a blender, combine the batter ingredients; cover and process until smooth....

Ingredients 1 pound bulk pork sausage1/3 cup chopped onion1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese2 teaspoons prepared mustard1 teaspoon dried marjoramSalt and pepper to taste1 loaf (16 ounces) frozen bread dough, thawed1 large egg white, lightly beaten Preparation In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the spinach, cheese, mustard, marjoram, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 4 6-inch lengths baguette 2 tbsp. butter c. mayonnaise 2 1/2 tbsp. Dijon mustard 1/4 tsp. Tabasco sauce Cooking oil 1/2 c. whole milk 1 egg 3/4 c. dry bread crumbs 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 1/4 tsp. cayenne 1 1/4 lb. large shrimp c. flour 2 c. shredded Romaine or iceberg lettuce 1 tomato Preparation Step 1Heat the oven to 350°F. Remove the soft centers of the baguette, leaving a 1/2-inch shell....

Ingredients 3/4 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped celery1/2 cup chopped green pepper2 tablespoons olive oil1 large potato, peeled and diced1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced3 cups vegetable broth2 medium fresh tomatoes, chopped1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained2 teaspoons soy sauce1 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric1 bay leafDash cayenne pepper...

Ingredients 1 cup shortening1-3/4 cups sugar2 large eggs1/2 cup milk1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups self-rising flour Preparation In a bowl, cream together shortening and sugar. Beat in eggs. Add milk and vanilla; beat well. Stir in flour; mix well. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2-1/2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes.

Ingredients 3 tablespoons brown sugar3 tablespoons chili powder4-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin1 tablespoon garlic powder1 tablespoon cider vinegar1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 beef flank steak (1-1/2 pounds) Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients; rub over steak. On a greased grill rack, grill steak, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), 6-8 minutes on each side....

Ingredients 1/4 cup lime juice6 garlic cloves, minced4 teaspoons chili powder4 teaspoons canola oil1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 teaspoon pepper2 beef flank steaks (1 pound each) Preparation In a small bowl, mix the first seven ingredients; spread over both sides of steaks. Place in a large resealable plastic bag; refrigerate 6 hours or overnight, turning occasionally. Grill steaks, covered, on a greased grill rack over medium heat or broil 4 in....

Ingredients 1 pound ground chicken1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese1/4 cup chicken broth2 to 4 tablespoons Sriracha chili sauce2 tablespoons honeyTortilla chipsChopped green onions, optional Preparation In a large skillet, cook chicken over medium heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in cream cheese, cheddar cheese, broth, chili sauce and honey....

Ingredients 1 pound dried green split peas (2 cups)7 cups water1 teaspoon canola oil2 cups cubed fully cooked ham2 cups chopped carrots1 cup chopped celery1 cup chopped onion1 cup diced peeled potato1 teaspoon salt, optional1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup minced fresh parsley Preparation In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, bring the peas, water and oil to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 2 large onions, halved and sliced (about 3 cups)1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1 beef rump roast or bottom round roast (3 to 4 pounds) 2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon canola oil1-1/2 cups water2 tablespoons tomato paste3 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon each dried basil, marjoram and thymeMinced fresh parsley Preparation Place onions and mushrooms in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Sprinkle roast with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown roast on all sides....