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Ingredients 4 pounds ground beef1 cup chopped onion1 cup finely chopped green pepper2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed tomato soup, undiluted1 can (15 ounces) thick and zesty tomato sauce1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce3/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup ketchup3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon prepared mustard1 tablespoon ground mustard1 teaspoon chili powder1 teaspoon garlic salt25 hamburger buns Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink....

Ingredients 1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped1 large sweet onion, chopped2 tablespoons olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained2 tablespoons chili powder2 teaspoons sugar2 teaspoons dried marjoram1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 bay leaf3 pounds zucchini, shredded (about 8 cups)24 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed4 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained1/2 cup minced fresh cilantroReduced-fat sour cream, optional...

Ingredients 2 cups sugar2 cups water1/2 cup butter, melted1/2 cup shortening1-1/2 cups self-rising flour1/2 cup milk2 cups finely chopped fresh strawberries, drainedWhipped cream, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, combine sugar and water; cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; allow to cool. Pour butter into a 13x9-in. baking dish; set aside. In a small bowl, cut shortening into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar1/3 cup cold butterFILLING:1-1/4 cups sugar1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt2 eggs, lightly beaten3 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarbTOPPING:3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/3 cup cold butter Preparation In a bowl, combine flour and confectioners’ sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Press into a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until brown around the edges....

Ingredients 1 cup sliced green onions1 cup sliced celery1 cup diced green pepper1 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives1/3 cup vegetable oil2 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 tablespoon Dijon mustardSalt and pepper to taste6 cups shredded lettuce2 cups shredded Swiss cheese Preparation In a small bowl, combine onions, celery, green pepper and olives. In another bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Pour over vegetables and refrigerate several hours or overnight....

Ingredients 1-1/3 cups sugar1/3 cup all-purpose flour4 cups fresh or frozen pitted tart cherries, thawed and drained1/4 teaspoon almond extractPastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine sugar and flour; stir in cherries and extract. On a lightly floured surface, roll one half of the pastry dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate....

Ingredients 4 cups all-purpose flour2 cups sugar1 cup cold butter1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 cup plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda2 large eggs, room temperatureConfectioners’ sugar, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Set aside 2 cups. Combine remaining crumb mixture with the remaining ingredients. Sprinkle 1 cup of the reserved crumbs into a greased 12-in....

Ingredients 2 can light coconut milk 1/4 c. green curry paste 1 lime peel 1 onion 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes 5 sprig Fresh basil 1 1/2 lb. firm tofu 1 c. canned bamboo shoots 1/2 red bell pepper 1 tbsp. tamarind paste 1 tsp. light soy sauce 1 tsp. sugar 1 c. low-sodium vegetable broth 3 c. Cooked basmati rice Preparation Step 1Put a pot over medium heat and add 1/4 cup of the coconut milk....

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped celery4 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon canola oil1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms2 cups fat-free milk1 teaspoon salt-free seasoning blend1/4 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons cornstarch1/2 cup fat-free half-and-half1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese3 cups cubed cooked turkey breast3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large ovenproof skillet coated with cooking spray, saute the onion, celery and garlic in oil for 3 minutes....

Ingredients 6 tablespoons mayonnaise6 hoagie buns, split6 tablespoons jalapeno pepper jelly12 lettuce leaves1-1/2 pounds thinly sliced deli turkeyFresh cilantro leavesThinly sliced seeded jalapeno pepper, optional Preparation Spread mayonnaise on bun bottoms; spread pepper jelly over mayonnaise. Layer with lettuce and turkey; top with cilantro and, if desired, jalapeno. Replace tops.

Ingredients 4 medium onions1 pound bulk pork sausage2 packages (6 ounces each) herb stuffing mix1 package (15 ounces) golden raisins1 cup pecan halves6 celery ribs, diced1/4 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano, curry powder, caraway seeds, poultry seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper2-1/2 cups chicken broth1 turkey (12 to 14 pounds) Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. Slice two onions; set aside. Chop remaining onions. In a large skillet, cook sausage and chopped onions over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink, breaking up sausage into crumbles....

Ingredients 6 to 8 medium carrots, sliced 1/4 inch thick1/4 cup water3 cups frozen chopped broccoli2-1/4 cups frozen cauliflowerets2 jars (4-1/2 ounces each) whole mushrooms, drained2 tablespoons cornstarch1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 cups whole milk1/2 cup butter, melted, divided1 cup shredded Swiss cheese2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese1/2 cup seasoned croutons Preparation Place the carrots and water in a 3-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes. Add broccoli and cauliflower....

Ingredients 6 cardamom pods1/2 teaspoon whole peppercorns5 cups water1/4 cup honey2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)8 whole cloves3 whole star anise1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot5 black tea bags2 cups whole milk1 tablespoon vanilla extractGround nutmeg, optional Preparation In a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle, combine cardamom pods and peppercorns; grind until aromas are released. In a large saucepan, bring water to boil. Add cardamom mixture, honey, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise and ginger; simmer 5 minutes or according to taste....

Ingredients 1/2 lb. Great Northern or other small dried white beans 2 oz. pancetta or bacon 1 clove garlic 1 large carrot 1 tsp. rosemary 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 3 c. water 1 1/2 tbsp. lemon juice 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil salt Freshly ground black pepper 5 oz. skinless smoked trout or 1 jar imported Italian tuna in olive oil 2 tbsp. flat-leaf parsley Preparation Step 1To quick-soak the beans, put them in the pressure cooker and cover with 3 inches of water....

Ingredients 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped1 medium onion, chopped1 tablespoon olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced2 cans (14 ounces each) chicken broth1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles2 teaspoons ground cumin2 teaspoons dried oregano1-1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, drained, divided1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheeseSliced jalapeno pepper, optional Preparation In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook chicken and onion in oil until lightly browned....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms1-1/2 cups finely chopped peeled winter squash2 medium onions, finely chopped1 small green pepper, chopped2 tablespoons olive oil2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced3 cups cooked wild rice1/2 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce1/2 teaspoon dried savory1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted Preparation In a large saucepan, saute mushrooms, squash, onions and green pepper in oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; saute 1 minute longer....

Ingredients 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced1/2 cup chopped green onions2 tablespoons butter2 cups cooked wild rice1/3 cup whole milk3 large eggs, lightly beaten1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon saltCanola oil Preparation In a large skillet, saute mushrooms and onions in butter until tender. Transfer to a large bowl; cool. Stir in the rice, milk and eggs. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually stir into rice mixture just until combined....

Ingredients 4 medium zucchini, sliced3 medium tomatoes, diced1 medium onion, diced3 green onions, sliced2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantroSalt and pepper to taste, optional Preparation Divide zucchini between two pieces of heavy-duty foil (about 20 in. x 18 in.). In a bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; spoon over zucchini. Fold foil around vegetables and seal tightly. Grill, covered, over indirect heat for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt5 tablespoons cold butter, cut into 1/4-inch cubes1-1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream, divided1 cup frozen unsweetened strawberries, choppedGLAZE:2 cups confectioners’ sugar3 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon butter, melted1 tablespoon 2% milk Preparation Heat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 1-1/4 cups cream just until moistened....

Ingredients 2 oz. spaghetti 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 small garlic clove 6 roasted almonds Salt and freshly ground pepper 12 piquillo peppers from a 7.6-ounce jar 1 c. heavy cream 1 c. finely shredded unsmoked Idiazábal or other unsmoked piquant and nutty sheep’’s-milk cheese (4 ounces) Splash of dry sherry Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 425°F. In a medium saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the spaghetti until al dente, then drain well....